Greenville University 2022-2023 Guidebook

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GU? More than an education...it’s an Experience.

Christ-centered learning to shape your life

Values character and service

Top Performer on Social Mobility (U.S. News & World Report)

Learn by doing to prepare you for your career

Small class sizes and personalized instruction

Mentoring from caring professors

Internships and practicums for every major

Leave with a diploma, a resume of experiences, and a network

GU? There’s no place like it. It’s kind of like Hogwarts. It’s not just a place you go to school. It’s a place you’ve got to experience.” -Tawon

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START YOUR ADVENTURE

Write your story. Start transforming your life.

YOUR STORY BEGINS HERE. Big Hopes. Big dreams. A little nervous.

You want to make a difference. You just need the tools.

You want to be equipped, inspired, and empowered.

Meet students just like you who have found their fit…just like you will.

Apply today!

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It’s free and easy to apply.

Hi. I’m Callie. My freshmen social work class went to St. Louis and worked with the International Institute to prepare for the arrival of Afghan refugees. I’m writing my story it includes a career helping marginalized persons come out on the other side stronger than they went in.” - Callie

THE MENTOR EXPERIENCE AT GU

Today 9:33 AM

I’m anxious about being successful at college

Don’t worry! At GU, you matter. Your professors, coaches, and community life staff care about you and want to help you grow.

Don’t worry! At GU, you matter. Your professors, coaches, and community life staff care about you

What? You’re seriously here for me?

In every way possible. Let’s get coffee and talk about what’s going on with you.

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College is a life transition. We know that life impacts academics and we care about who you are as a person. At GU you will find supportive, caring individuals who walk with you and guide you throughout your college experience.

The people here are like my family. It’s my home. My professors invite me into their homes for dinner. I’m part of a local church and people there make me a part of their families. You are known here and it makes a huge difference.” – Moriah

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At GU, you are far more than a test score. Our scholarships prove it too. Every traditional undergraduate student accepted to GU receives a merit scholarship of at least $12,000 and most students receive much, much, more!

Our mission at GU is to transform lives for character and service through a Christ-centered education. Through unique leadership scholarships in academics, diversity, character, service, and female leadership, we invest in students.

Leadership scholarships range from $12,000 to $20,500 – that’s up to 70% of tuition! And these scholarships invest in you! They help you build your resume, form community within your scholarship group, and grow you as a leader.

To read more about our specific scholarships see pages 15 - 21.

Having a GU scholarship helps me pursue my passions and puts me in a place where I find support in and outside of the classroom” - Alison

WE CAN MAKE IT WORK FOR YOU!

GU hosts fully online, self-paced courses for high school students. You take the course on an online learning platform and receive a GU transcript. There are lots of general education courses available. Like…

Cost? Courses range from $200-$350 for 3-credit hour courses. No application or book fees. Some courses require a lab for an additional fee. You’ll know the price before you register.

What’s included? Textbooks and other resources are included. You’ll access course modules, reading material and exams. There is help for students struggling with a course.

Admissions Requirements: There is no application necessary except for registration for the courses. We recommend these courses for juniors and seniors in high school, but there is not a specific age/ grade requirement. There is no test score or minimum GPA required to register.

When can I start? Whenever you are ready! Classes are self-paced, so you can finish them quickly or take the time you need to master the content.

Is it accredited? Yes! Jumpstart your college credits and get a GU transcript. Courses are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and will transfer to other colleges too! Online courses at GU provide the same high-quality instruction for which GU has received national recognition. Are these dual-credit courses? While we are only offering the college credit transcript, homeschool students can use these courses for dual enrollment, if desired. Transcript evaluations are available.

How do I enroll? It’s simple! There’s no application and no extra fees. If you’re interested in learning more, contact Deedra Mager with GU Admissions, deedra.mager@ greenville.edu or call 618-664-7138.

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My name is CJ Falls, resident director of Joy and Janssen Halls. I met some of my best friends in the dorm. It’s a great way to meet people. We want our students to discover the wide range of people here on campus. I’ve been able to create connections with guys in my dorm because of my life experiences.”

Burritt Hall: Largest all-female hall with four wings and multiple room set ups, including suite style. One main lounge and three floor lounges to hang out. Each floor has kitchens to make goodies with friends.

Hood Hall: One of the newest residence halls, for female and male students on separate floors. Large lounge spaces for hanging out.

Joy & Janssen Hall (JJ): JJ provides a traditional malenresidence hall experience. JJ Men participate in events like table tennis tournaments and other crazy competitions. Build brotherhood here.

Tenney & Kinney Hall (TK): Sought after for their floor plans, for personal space and communal living. Here students find peace and quiet but are still close to the hot spots on campus.

Mannoia Hall: Newly remodeled Ellen J. Mannoia Hall houses about 80 students. It’s three stories housing upper division students with an apartment-like feel. Each “pod” has its own kitchenette and living room, and a lounge for each floor.

Kaufmann Hall: COMING SOON: 4-story, 40,000 sq. ft. building with 246 beds, a student center with a food venue, and a campus store. This building will feature classrooms for nursing instruction and other STEM classes.

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What will you experience at GU?

WOMEN’S DORMS Memories that will last a lifetime.

MEN’S DORMS The adventure of growing together.

THE D.C. EXPERIENCE

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Every Greenville University sophomore attends GU’s D.C. experience. This experience broadens a student’s understanding of their place in the world - and specifically the world of work.” Using D.C.’s museums as their classroom, students spend a week investigating the ways that everyday people, doing everyday work, have changed the world. Through curated tours, specialized exhibits and seminars with local scholars, students will deeply consider how work connects with Christian character, service and how their vocation will impact their future and the future of those around them.

GU is IMMERSIVE:

Our student experiences are shaped by immersive opportunities across our programs. GU commits to graduating experienced and equipped, faith-driven problem-solvers who are connected to professionals in their chosen fields and who add uncommon value in the workplace.

THE GU EXPERIENCE

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Join these graduates making a difference in the world.

Alex Mumphard - Basketball Coach | Cornell University

Alex Ruppert - Sales Rep | Conagra Brands

Briana (Phillips) Barber - Project Manager | Nike

Caitlin Gomez - Preschool Teacher | Vandalia Schools

Claudia Principal - Tax Auditor | Mississippi Department of Revenue

Corbin Quinonez - Consultant | RubinBrown LLP

David Weyers - Large River Ecologist | Illinois Natural History Survey

Ginger Coakley – Founder | Eden’s Glory, Home for Survivors

Kylar Craig - Medical Licensed Social Worker | HSHS ST. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital

Lloyd Nicks, Jr. - Worship Leader | The Crossing Elle Shaw – Doctoral Intern | NASA

Mark Eschbach - Research Specialist | The University of Illinois

Noah Dir - Physical Education Teacher | Kewanee School District

Paul & Courtney KlimsonFounders | The Roadie Clinic, a nonprofit serving touring roadies

Imagine the place you’ll go, equipped with ...

• Personalized instruction and experiences employers’ value

• Internship opportunities for every major

• A network of alumni and partners who connect you to your future

Hi, I’m Janisha. Initially, I thought that being a captain was all about what I could contribute to our team. I quickly learned that leaders are just as capable of learning from those they serve.”

At GU, Janisha led the Panther volleyball team as captain three years in a row. She now serves as a legal advocate.

Hi, I’m Juan. My GU experience included playing soccer, creating lifelong friends, and being part of a great community. It’s a unique place and you get the chance to be yourself here on campus. With the help of the engineering department and all my professors I was able to land a really nice internship which turned into a great job opportunity right out of school.”

“Hi, I’m Laura. I benefitted from managing projects and working with others. This experience carried over into my master’s program as I navigated group dynamics for projects; it will continue to be relevant in the workplace.”

Laura is the Tax Manager at CBIZ Berntson Porter & Company, LLC, Bellevue, Washington

WE VALUE OUR PANTHERS

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Imagine your future at Greenville University. Write your story here. All traditional undergraduate students receive need-based financial aid. No fee to apply, and it only takes minutes. No test score required either.

You’ll experience all Panther life has to offer.

SCHOLARSHIP APPS

“Hi, I’m Olivia. A lot of foster kids don’t get the opportunities that I have. A GU scholarship has allowed me to receive my education, expand my opportunity to serve the Lord, be on an amazing track team and experience beautiful friendships.”

LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS

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A scholarship for young men and women who have proven they can overcome adversity.

$19,000 renewable annually

We recognize there are students deserving of recognition based on what they have overcome in their lives.

Robert “Ish” Smith, former GU baseball coach and president of GU, challenged students to be their best, often seeing their potential to be great before they saw it themselves. We will continue recognizing champions, just like “Ish” did.

WHO ARE CHAMPION SCHOLARS?

Champion Scholars…

• Display determination in pursuit of education

• Show they can overcome hardship - be it physical, mental, emotional, or otherwise.

NEW ROBERT “ISH” SMITH CHAMPION SCHOLARSHIP

• Rise above their circumstances and keep going.

• Inspire others because of their grit and perseverance.

• Have proven that they can excel because they don’t quit.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Freshmen and transfer students are eligible.

• Renewable for up to four years while students remain in good standing with the institution.

• No GPA or test score requirements.

• Freshmen and transfer Champion Scholars are required to live on campus.

“At GU, we stand on the shoulders of giants like former president “Ish” Smith – people who have gone before us and achieved greatness because of their character and will. We desire to award students who have proven they have what it takes to be a champion in college and in life.”

– President Suzanne Davis

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PANTHER SCHOLARS

For students who show evidence of character in their lives and who have served their families, schools, and communities. These students want to impact the world through service and leadership.

• $19,500 renewable annually

• No minimum GPA or test score requirement

• Video submission required

• Freshmen and transfer students accepted

• Must live on campus

MOSAIC SCHOLARS

A diversity scholarship for those who want to promote God’s beautiful mosaic on campus.

• $20,500 renewable annually

• High school or college GPA of 3.0

• Racial/ethnic background or participation in diverse activities

• Participation in MOSAIC student association

• Freshmen and transfer students accepted

• Must live on campus

“Being a part of a scholarship for character and service challenged me in my time at GU to lead and serve the student body through student government, be a part of Vespers student-led worship and create lasting friendships.”

– Jaime, Panther Scholar

“With this scholarship I was able to pursue my degree and get involved in just about everything on campus: making people laugh through the improv team, competing on the esports team, as an RA assisting residents in the residence hall, celebrating every unique individual, making amazing connections and friendships.”

– Jeremy, Mosaic Scholar

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MCALLASTER SCHOLARS

For academic honors students who want to enrich their education through individualized academic exploration and mentorship.

• $20,500 renewable annually

• High school or college GPA of 3.5

• Submission of a 300 – 500-word research proposal

• Freshmen and transfer students accepted

• Must live on campus

WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP SCHOLARS

For incoming female students with past leadership experience in school, community, and/or church who want to grow as women leaders

• $19,500 renewable annually

• Participation in networking and leadership training programming

• Minimum 300-word essay

• Must live on campus

• Freshmen and transfer students accepted

“From my first semester I got to be in a cohort with other scholars in a class for five hours a week learning, wrestling, and discussing together about really difficult but important things with truly brilliant professors. As a person coming to a new place seeking a sense of belonging, I really found it.”

– Adin, McAllaster Scholar

“This scholarship gave me the opportunity to come to a university when I didn’t think it was possible, financially. It helped me interact and be included in a great university that has such a great community of students and faculty for students to thrive and grow with one another.”

– Madison, Women in Leadership Scholar

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FREE METHODIST SCHOLARS

Scholarship amount: $19,000 renewable annually for on campus students

Scholarship amount: $17,500 for students who live off campus

Are you the child of a Free Methodist pastor, or attend a Free Methodist church or youth group?

Students must be confirmed by their Pastor. Students are required to attend preparatory-membership class for the FM Church to validate their affiliation. Applicants may also apply to be a Panther Scholar; however, the scholarships cannot be combined.

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LEGACY SCHOLARS

Continue the legacy! For dependents of Greenville University alumni.

• $19,000 renewable annually for on campus students

• Must be a full-time enrolled degree-seeking student

• Freshmen and transfer students accepted

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PANTHERS ARE ACTIVE

PANTHERS LIVE THEIR ADVENTURE

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GU offers amazing recreational activities for those who live for the outdoors!

Outdoor Adventure Club

We’ve been white water rafting, zip lining, hiking, camping, horseback riding, rock climbing, kayaking, cave exploring, cliff jumping, and canoeing. We even took a summer trip to Arizona and Utah, visiting several national parks and white water rafting on the Colorado River. Participation scholarships available.

Bass Fishing Team

GU has a competitive and winning fishing team! Our team has two boats that move 50-60 mph to their destination. Typically, 250 boats show up at tournaments and we compete against many other big-name schools. If you want to keep fishing in college, talk to admissions about becoming a member of the bass fishing team. Participation scholarships available.

Equestrian Club (coming soon)

The equestrian club is for experienced horse enthusiasts who want to be a part of a Christ-like community, grow in horsemanship skills and riding abilities. Members will participate in clinics to learn how to conduct riding lessons. They will receive preliminary exposure on using horses for therapy and emotional healing. There is a $21,500 Equestrian Leadership scholarship available for those who qualify.

PANTHERS ARE OPEN TO GROWTH

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GU is a Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Free Methodist Church. Growing in our faith matters. We:

• Meet you where you’re at personally, academically, & spiritually.

• Guide you to greater self-discovery & deeper relationship with our loving God.

• Provide mentoring & experiences that build Christ-like character.

• Do our best to ensure you graduate equipped to serve a needy world.

Encounter : Mondays. Experience God together.

THE WEDNESDAY EXPERIENCE (TWE): The whole campus together, asking the big questions.

Small Groups: Help you know God and connect with others.

Vespers: Student-led worship. Thursdays. Late night.

“My small group leader, professor Jane Bell, challenged us to apply scripture to our lives and build close relationships with our fellow group members. She checked in on us often and encouraged us to be in the Word and in prayer outside of our meeting. I look forward to small group every week.”

– Kenzie Schwab

PANTHERS SEE SUCCESS

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Student Success at GU: Tutoring, testing center, academic coaching, and more. Panthers help panthers! If you need help in a class you’ll get it! From professors who care about you and want to see you succeed, to student tutors, to a staff in STUDENT SUCCESS, we will support you and help you thrive.

“Through tutoring, academic coaching, and Student Success seminars, I have been so thankful to build relationships and connections with a wide range of students on campus. Being able to see both academic and personal growth is ultimately my goal.”

“I’m so excited to see how students will grow, succeed academically, and be impacted by Christ!”

- Charity Stafford, Student Success, and Culture & Diversity Specialist

-Brittany Lopez, Student Success Specialist

PANTHERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE

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Don’t wait until you graduate to make a difference! Tense issues impact our world and community. The Culture and Diversity Council fosters dialogue between students, GU faculty and staff, and the Greenville community. GU’s chief culture and diversity Officer guides participants to work together to identify problems and develop solutions.

PANTHERS SERVE THEIR COMMUNITY

There are so many ways to serve our community! Panthers serve at:

• The Simple Room, a local after school program for kids

• Eden’s Glory, a home for survivors of human trafficking

• Annual Adapted Sports Olympics for people with special needs

• local church children’s and youth programs

• prison ministries, and

• the annual Senior Skip Day where students help senior citizens in our community.

OWN YOUR EXPERIENCE

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Choose from 50+ majors & minors across science, business, education, religion, and the arts.

Learn by doing. Build your resume. Build your network. Build your future.

• Practice teaching in urban and rural classrooms starting freshman year.

• Participate in lab, fieldwork, and collaborative research opportunities.

• Write, design, and create media for student publications.

• Work with entrepreneurs to grow their business or start your own!

• Develop leadership skills in music ensembles, Panther athletics, student government, and more.

• Create a movie, record a soundtrack, write and record a song.

• Conduct research, market products, and design websites and social media.

• Work with real companies to solve real business problems.

SUMMER RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

STEM employers and graduate schools expect formal research from undergraduates. Recent research teams:

• Worked with county health departments throughout Southern Illinois to test water for contaminants.

• Used computer modeling to explore a theory that may resolve issues surrounding dark matter and dark energy.

• Explored ways to prolong the life of copper piping for geothermal heating and cooling.

• Investigated herbicide damage to trees

TRAVEL WITH SUMMER PURSUIT

Coolest summer job ever! Lead worship and counsel campers with our summer traveling Pursuit worship band. Audition in the spring.

During the school year, lead worship on campus and locally in a Pursuit worship band. Gain experience as a traveling musician, manager, or sound technician.

Ask about scholarships for participation in music programs.

“The diversity of the team is wonderful. We hope the campers we encounter will get to know us and be inspired to learn about other cultures.” - Abi Bokare

PANTHERS ARE INNOVATIVE

PANTHERS ARE INNOVATIVE

GU’s Experience Hub Where you collaborate, create, present, innovate, and get involved.

The porch: Student presentation area

The cube: A generous all-whiteboard space for brainstorming

Stylish conference room: where you and your project group host external partners

The think tank: A released space with sensory friendly toys and flexible seating

The tree house: Ties space to nature and inspires creativity

INNOVATIVE: Our success will be marked by our innovation, a hallmark of GU since its founding.

For 130 years, GU has found innovative ways to empower students for lives of character and service. Whether as one of the first campuses nationwide to offer WiFi, the first Contemporary Christian Music degree program, or one of only a handful of campuses that remained safely in-person through COVID, GU is innovative!

EXPERIENCE MATTERS

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EXPERIENCE. Real-world projects that help you land jobs. GU students collaborate with external partners to solve marketplace problems.

Recent partners include: Bond County Senior Center, City of Greenville Chamber of Commerce, City of Greenville Economic Development, Demoulin Bros. & Co., Double J Doggie Play n’ Stay, First Generation – East St. Louis, Interfaith Youth Corps, GOEX Apparel, Kauffman Furniture, Landau Boats, Mindright, Scott Darnell, Mobility Solutions Provider

Panthers connect and experience real work

Here are some GU internships: Media production - St. Louis Blues Researcher - National Science Foundation Researcher - Institute of Quantum Optics and Quantum Information

Event planning and team management - NCAA College World Series

Student teaching - Dominican Republic Researcher – Immune Disorders at Vanderbilt University Merchandising – NubAbility Athletics Foundation

“I was qualified for the job because my professors like Jane Bell filled me with the confidence. I had experience in sales, graphic design, promotions, corporate sales, phone experience, customer service experience, and much more.”

- Jake Vanwey, St. Louis Cardinals intern

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“I studied abroad and saw the world.” - Kyle S. Study and service trips vary in length from one week to a full semester.

Students just returned from: Spain, England, Nicaragua, Israel, Mexico, Guatemala, and Ireland.

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MET GOD ON THE MOUNTAIN

strapped on my hiking boots, filled my backpack, and spent 10 days hiking in the Smoky Mountain wilderness! WalkAbout tested my strength and grew my relationships with others and with God.” - Daniel

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“WalkAbout gives you a unique perspective on life and what you’re capable of. You feel like you can do anything.”

BUILD YOUR NETWORK HERE

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Lots of questions pave the road between college and career for soonto-graduate seniors:

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“The ad says ‘entry level,’ but the job requires experience; how do I get it?”

relationships that focus on career readiness and vocation.

You benefit from career mentoring, internship opportunities, job shadowing, job leads, networking, and more. You’ll get help:

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“The application says ‘provide references’ . . . who should I use?”

developing a resume and LinkedIn profile,

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“I’m such an introvert, the thought of networking makes me sick.”

“Let me help,” says Kelli Pryor, coordinator of career services at GU.

Community Circles—a collaboration between GU’s Office of Career Services and Office of Alumni Relations—connects you with alumni in your area of passion and fosters

preparing for interviews and presentations,

pursuing internships and job opportunities,

networking,

developing valuable professional and life skills, and more.

Graduates can leave GU with a degree, a resume, and a caring network of alumni professionals.

GU is INTERCONNECTED

Our future will is shaped by our interconnectivity to one another, to our communities and to opportunities near and far.

WHERE TO HANG OUT

Our safe and welcoming community has much to offer and if you want a bigger city feel, St. Louis is just a short drive away.

• Have lunch at Toastiez

• Hike through the Gullies

• Play in the dirt at Evergreen and get a plant for your dorm

• Get some of the best ice cream you’ll ever eat!

• Visit the local park

• Play games at the SMART Center

A CAMPUS TO EXPERIENCE

Students all have their favorite spots on campus. Come discover yours.

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“Hogue Tower”

• “The Divine Servant Statue”

• “Scott Field”

• “The Union”

• “The sand volleyball court”

• “The Jesus table”

A CAMPUS EXPERIENCE TAILORED FOR YOU

You can learn about GU virtually, but time after time, students say they chose GU because they felt they belonged here when they visited.

• Visit with professors, talk to students, and get a real picture of campus life.

• Attend an event or class of your choice.

• Talk with a professor from a field that interests you and meet with a coach if you want to play a sport.

• Take in a Fresh Ideas meal in the dining commons and talk with current students about a club or activity.

• Participate in campus life! Attend a concert, visit the SMART Center or the Experience Hub, join a campus-wide activity, or cheer on the Panthers at a home game.

“I knew from the first time I came for a visit. It just felt like home.”

Find your fit at GU. Experience campus. Schedule a visit today at greenville.edu/visit

OUR MISSION Greenville University empowers students for lives of character and service through a transforming Christ-centered education.