Geneva College View Book Winter 2019-20

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G en e va C o l l e g e

GENEVA OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS 3200 College Avenue Beaver Falls, PA 15010

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800.847.8255

Dear Student, God has big plans for you. He is calling you to a meaningful life. Geneva College can help you listen for and follow God’s calling. We’ll set you on a path toward the fulfillment of your life’s work.

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A Geneva education is rigorous, Christ-centered and comprehensive. After earning your degree at Geneva, you will have the ability to think, reason and communicate well with others. You will be prepared for quality professional performance and for a life of faithful and fruitful service to God and neighbor.

We will prepare you to serve wholeheartedly and faithfully in your life’s work.

Our small, private college offers tremendous support, a low student-to-teacher ratio and personal attention from our caring faculty and staff, all of whom are committed Christians.

I invite you to learn more about Geneva College, beginning with this Viewbook. It is designed specifically for you based on the interests you shared with us. The Viewbook is just an introduction, and I look forward to the opportunity to get to know you better and to help you determine if God is calling you to Geneva.

Our office is available to advise you as you learn more about Geneva, visit campus, and meet professors and coaches. We’ll be with you all the way through the application, acceptance and enrollment processes.

We’re happy to answer any questions and help you take the next step of setting up a campus visit. Contact us today.

Sincerely,

Dave Layton

Associate VP of Enrollment dblayton@geneva.edu 724.847.6849

Geneva.edu/excellence

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student-to-faculty ratio

religious denominations represented among Geneva student body

COLLEGE is

REAL DEAL

Geneva College is a Christ-centered academic community that helps students to integrate faith in Christ into all aspects of life and inspires to serve faithfully within their callings for Christ and Country. Although we are not a Bible college, God’s perfect word is the foundation of all our academics, athletics and activities.

With over 145 in-demand majors and programs, we offer many options for you, including popular majors such as business, engineering, education, biology, nursing and student ministry. We also offer unique majors like music business, aviation business administration, and cybersecurity along with a program for undeclared majors. Geneva prepares students like you, [first name], to serve as valuable leaders in the workplace, in families and in communities.

GENEVA COLLEGE is

ACADEMIC EXCELL

Geneva Faculty • 80 full-time faculty members • Over 80% have earned doctorates • All faculty members are committed Christians • Teach an average class size of 17 students

Our distinctive core curriculum for all majors includes courses in Bible, humanities and political science, in addition to communication, history, philosophy and English. These studies reveal deep truths of God, humanity, the universe and the self.

LENCE

This liberal arts program is at the heart of a Geneva education, designed to prepare students with the capacity to think, reason, create, learn, communicate, engage, understand, care, worship and love.

If you are among the students who arrive at Geneva with an undeclared major, we come alongside you with programs and support to help you discover God’s calling.

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I was prepared and confident when I entered into my career that I already had the tools necessary to succeed.

- Celia, Graduate

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of undergraduates participate in internships, research or applied learning

Visit Geneva.edu for a detailed list of our programs!

Academic Programs Accounting Actuarial Mathematics Aviation Business Administration Aviation/Missions Biblical Studies Biochemistry Biology Biopsychology Business Business Scholars 3+1 BS/MBA Chemistry

Communication Communication Disorders Community Development Computer Information Systems Computer Science Criminal Justice Cybersecurity Education: PK to secondary Engineering English Literature Environmental Science

Finance History Social Services Independent Majors Missions Music Music Business Nursing Philosophy Physics Political Science

Pre-Seminary Psychology Sport Management Student Ministry Undeclared Writing Additional Unique Minors Entrepreneurship Spanish Sport Coaching Teaching English as a Second Language

Getting Involved Being on campus means being involved at Geneva.

From competitions and performances to Bible Studies and inspiring speakers, Geneva hosts dozens of big time events each academic year. Activities engage every student from our outdoor welcome event, Café Courtyard, to the end of semester celebration of student talents, My Generation Night.

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You will also have numerous opportunities to participate in community service and ministry projects.

Each year over 400 Geneva student volunteers perform 2,000 hours of service for God and neighbor.

NCAA DIVISION III VARSITY SPORTS

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Activities Students organize dozens of clubs and activities, including the ones below.

MUSIC: The Genevans Choir, Marching Band, Symphonic Band ARTS: Theater productions, Geneva Songwriter’s Coalition, Film Fest

STUDENT PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES EACH YEAR

STUDENT MINISTRIES & SERVICE: Upper Room, Creation Stewardship Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes INTERESTS: Spanish Club, Commuter Club, Dagorhir, Anime Club Plus professional organizations in accounting, chemistry, criminal justice, engineering, public relations, speech language hearing and many more.

COLLEGE is

MUNITY IN ACTION

Intramurals & Club Sports

The Geneva intramurals and Club Sports programs connect athletic and non-athletic students to the community with opportunities to enhance physical fitness, character development, respect, conflict management and leadership skills. Main sports include: • Basketball • Indoor & Sand Volleyball • Flag Football • Men’s Rugby (club) • Soccer • Cheerleading (club) • Ultimate Frisbee Intramurals and club sports that may be offered: Dodgeball, Hockey (club), Ping Pong, Racquetball, Wiffle ball and more.

GENEVA

Geneva College is located in Western Pennsylvania, just 35 miles from Pittsburgh and 14 miles from Ohio.

Pittsburgh is a hub of state-of-the-art technology and medicine, home to world champion sports teams in football (Steelers), baseball (Pirates) and ice hockey (Penguins), as well as a site for world-class theater, arts and music performances.

CLOSER

Geneva’s 55-acre campus of classic architecture is situated in the city of Beaver Falls, perched on a hilltop with picturesque views of the Beaver River. Convenient transportation options, including a busline to Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh International Airport (25 miles away) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike (five minutes away), provide easy access to Geneva by air or land.

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Off-Campus Study • More than 100 study abroad programs • Enhanced learning at various locations in the U.S. from Los Angeles to Nashville to Washington, D.C. • Crossroads: Geneva’s Center for Enriched Learning helps students through all stages of off-campus study • Many Geneva endorsed and partner programs

COLLEGE is

THAN YOU THINK

Geneva College Campus

Geneva Program

• Ranked #4 Most Beautiful Christian College Campus • 55-acres featuring 16 academic and administrative buildings, 8 residence halls and 6 sports venues • 24/7 security services and on-call health services staff • On-campus health & wellness center and weekday walk-in clinic for health services

• The Italy Experience

GENEVA COLLEGE is

VALUE

Visit to see the value for yourself!

When you do, you will get a free Geneva t-shirt.

To plan your visit, go to Geneva.edu/visit.

Academic Scholarships and Awards

Pro Christo Scholarship $64,000 ($16,000 per year) Founders Scholarship

$58,000 ($14,500 per year)

Alumni Scholarship

$52,000 ($13,000 per year)

Northwood Award

$40,000 ($10,000 per year)

Geneva.edu/affordable

Identify the academic scholarships and awards for which you may qualify and estimate your overall financial aid. *Academic scholarship amounts may be capped for students who receive additional Geneva aid.

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of first-year students receive scholarships or awards

While there is a lot involved in selecting a college, academic excellence and affordability are often key considerations. They make up value.

If value is important to you as you are looking for a Christian College, then Geneva should be at the top of your list.

Remember, the tuition price you see advertised is the cost before scholarships and grants. And our staff work diligently to help students maximize their awards and financial aid packages so that a Geneva education is as affordable as possible.

“ #59 Best Value Regional University, according to U.S. News & World Report

on Kiplinger’s list of best values in private universities in the U.S.

My Geneva degree gave me transferable skills and taught me a problem-solving mentality and competence in relationship-building.

-Melissa D’Angelo ‘06, MBA ‘09

What an outcome!

Geneva alumni serve as doctors, engineers, teachers, airline pilots, missionaries, church and community leaders, elected officials, business owners and in other roles requiring intellectual agility and practical wisdom.

At Geneva, you can prepare for your life’s work by developing academic strength, integrating faith into all aspects of life, and learning from Christian professors with real-world work experience, academic achievements and who are actively engaging the culture.

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Plan a visit today, Firstname!

Check the website for open house and visit dates, or schedule a personal visit where you can meet with an admissions counselor and tour our historic 55-acre campus.

When you visit, you’ll get a free Geneva t-shirt.

To plan your visit, go to GENEVA.EDU/VISIT.

Geneva.edu/visit Geneva College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, disability and national or ethnic origin.