GU Student Guidebook 2023-2024

EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE

WRITE YOUR STORY HERE

Start transforming your life.

You’ll write your story here.

50+ Majors and minors

You’ll be prepared with passion for a life of purpose.

Welcome to Greenville University where students are changed for life.

WHO WE ARE

Greenville University is an institution that meets you where you are and guides you to greater selfdiscovery and a deeper relationship with a loving God.

GU’s professors and staff are mentors to you –providing curricular and co-curricular experiences that empower you for a life of character and service.

OUR MISSION

Greenville University empowers students for lives of character and service through a transforming Christcentered education.

26+ Student organizations

45 Miles from St. Louis 11:1 Student to faculty ratio

36 Nations represented in our student body

You’ll get a degree, a resume of experience, and a connection base to last a lifetime.

You’ll create a lifetime of memories and build lifelong friendships along the way.

“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

BECOME A PANTHER TODAY!

It’s free and easy to apply. Greenville.edu/apply

EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE ”

Here at GU, I’ve had the opportunity to be in Pursuit Worship Bands, Cross Country, Track and Field, Student Senate, and I now will be the President of the student body. I’m making amazing memories at GU, being prepared for my future, and writing my story.” - Makenna

THE MENTOR EXPERIENCE AT GU

Today 9:33 AM

I don’t know if I’ll be successful here. It’s a lot, and there’s stuff going on with me.

You matter! Your professors, coaches, and community life staff care about you and will help you every step of the way.

Seriously? You’re here for me?

Who will you meet at GU?

36countries represented on campus.

30U.S. states represented on campus.

Your new BFF could live right next door!

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

The Office of Culture and Diversity exists to facilitate a Christ-centered community that explores the diversity of God’s kingdom in order to learn, educate, worship, and live together in unity. We believe we are better able to understand and adapt to the world around us through the Biblical framework of the Imago Dei principle found in Genesis 1:27.

The Office of Culture & Diversity works with Residence Life:

Collaborating on events

Creating spaces where students are seen and heard Learning how everyone is more alike than different. (celebrating differences and uniqueness within cultures)

Creating activities like: Circle Talks, Mental Health Days, Karaoke Nights, Fusion Dance Nights, Small Groups, Study Nights and more.

College is a major life transition. We know that life impacts school, and we care about who you are as a whole person. At GU you’ll find supportive, caring individuals who will walk with 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

“Who would have thought that I could have made some of the best friends in the world from other parts of the world right here in Greenville, IL. Meeting guys from Brazil, Mexico, Spain, Sweden, and then getting to study abroad and travel to visit some of their families has been the experience of a lifetime.” - Kyle

EXPERIENCE RESIDENCE LIFE

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

Hood Hall: One of the newest residence halls, for females and males on separate floors. Large lounges for hanging out.

Joy & Janssen Hall (JJ): JJ provides a traditional male residence 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, 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 houses upper division students with an apartment-like feel. Each “pod” has its own kitchenette and living room, and a lounge for each floor University Hall: A brand new 4-story, 40,000 square foot building with 246 beds, and a 4,000 square foot work out facility for students.

New: University Hall

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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. Now as a resident director, I’ve been able to create connections with guys in my dorm because of my life experiences.

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What will you bring to GU?

What’s included?

Bed frame

3 drawer dresser

Twin XL Mattress

Packing checklist

Twin XL comforter, sheets, pillows & pillowcases

Mattress cover and/or pad

Extra blankets

Shower caddy

Bath towels and washcloths

Robe

Shower shoes

Toiletries/bathroom products

Laundry basket or bag

Detergent

Stain remover

Dryer sheets

Hangers

Organization/storage bins

Clothes for warm and cold weather

Backpack

Laptop and case

Notebooks/index cards

Pens/pencils/highlighters

Planner

Basic medicines

Decorations

Desk lamp

Television

Speaker

Mini fridge

Keurig

Snacks

Trash bags

Trash cans

Paper towels

Paper plates/utensils

Umbrella

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“Hi, I’m Chloe Marie, resident director of Burritt Hall. I am so grateful for the experiences at GU that have allowed me to learn the skills needed to serve, care for, and love others. I’m so excited to grow with you.”

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• 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

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• See a show at The Factory Theatre greenvilleuniv

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• “Hogue Tower”

• “The Divine Servant Statue”

• “Scott Field”

• “The Union”

• “The sand volleyball court”

• “The Jesus table”

• “The Blackroom”

PANTHERS PURSUE WHOLE-PERSON WELLNESS

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GET INVOLVED Campus clubs and organizations

Factory theatre

Esports Club

SPIRITUAL WELLNESS MATTERS:

Small Groups: Connection and community

Encounter: Experiencing God together

The Wednesday Experience (TWE): Whole Campus Worship

Neighborhood TWE: TWE discussions once a month

Community Café: Makeup for missed TWE

Vespers: Student-led worship service

PHYSICAL WELLNESS MATTERS:

Burritt Gym - Roll out of bed and hit GU’s on-campus gym

• free weights and machines

• free-climbing rock wall

The Annex - Off-campus fitness center near our outdoor athletic complex.

• lap pool

• sauna

• aerobics room

• free weights and machines

The Allyson Grabowski Memorial Sand Volleyball Court

GU Health Clinic

• On-campus walk-in health clinic for check-ups and minor health concerns

MENTAL WELLNESS MATTERS:

Six free mental health counseling sessions offered for all full-time students at the on-campus Health Clinic. Jubilee House provides counseling services within walking distance of campus.

FUN MATTERS:

Intramurals. Ultimate frisbee. Game night at the SMART Center. Back2School Bash, Midnight Breakfast, Joyous Chaos shows, athletic events, and much, much more.

Gym Rats Association Interfaith Club

Ultimate Frisbee

Vespers studentled worship

Outdoor Adventure Club

Fusion Band

Cheer and Dance

And more like:

• Astronomy Club

• Black Student Union

• Equestrian Club

• Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)

• Greenville Student Goverment Association (GSGA)

Joyous Chaos Improv Troupe

• Intramurals

• Mosaic Multicultural

• Table Tennis

• The Scriblerus Literary Journal

• The Simple Room after school program

• WGRN Campus Radio

Marching band

International Students

The Vista student publication

“Getting involved in clubs and organizations at GU is one of the best decisions a student can make. Instantly, you’re connected with incredible students who are passionate about similar things. The opportunities and experiences are limitless. Being involved on campus has been the best part of my time at GU!”

-Paige, Former Student Body President

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Scholarships

Greenville University to Me

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 $16,000 and most students receive much, much, more!

Leadership and Academic Leadership scholarships range from $1,500$4,000 and are stackable on top of your merit scholarship! They help you build your resume, form community within your scholarship group, and grow you as a leader.

Leadership and Academic Leadership Scholarships Include:

• Panther Character & Service Scholarship

• Champion Overcomers Scholarship

• Mosaic Diversity Scholarship

• Women in Leadership Scholarship

• McAllaster Honor’s Scholarship

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More on scholarships on pages 24-25

CHOOSE YOUR...

CHOOSE YOUR CHARACTER

CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE

CHOOSE YOUR SCHEDULE

Accounting

Agribusiness

Audio Engineering ›

Studio recording/ producing

Live audio/lighting

Biology

Business Management

$20k+ 100%

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVERAGE FINANCIAL AID PACKAGE OF TRADITIONAL UNDERGRADUATES RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID

“I’m really thankful to have the Mosaic scholarship because it helped me to realize how much diversity there is in the world and how much it’s worth to seek and to know people with different backgrounds because they could teach you a lot. Having this scholarship also helped me to become a leader on campus and off campus.” - Matthew

Chemistry

Commercial Music

Performance

Christian Education

Criminal Justice

Digital Media

Early Childhood Education

Educational Studies

Elementary Education

Engineering

English

Environmental Biology

Exercise Science

History

Interdisciplinary Studies

Marketing

Mathematics

Middle Grades

Education ›

Literacy and Language

Arts

Mathematics Science

Social Science

Literacy and Language Arts

Mathematics

Nursing

Organizational

Leadership

Physical Education

Physics

Physics (3/2)

Engineering

Pre-professional Programs ›

Pre-Chiropractic Pre-Law

Pre-Osteopathic Pre-Nursing

Pre-Med

Pre-Physical Therapy

Pre-Veterinary Psychology

Secondary Education ›

Biology

Chemistry

English Language Arts

History

Mathematics

Social Work

Spanish

Spanish Education

Special Education

Sport Management

Teaching English as a Second Language

Theology ›

Biblical Studies Ministry

Worship Arts

50+ majors and minors!

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Panthers help panthers succeed! If you need help in a class, you’ll get it here! From professors who care about you and want to see you succeed both in and out of the classroom, to student tutors, to a staff in STUDENT SUCCESS, we will support you and help you thrive!

You’ll find out all about the services available to you in your introductory EXPF classes or stop by The Hub when you get to GU!

greenvilleuniv EXPERIENCE IS THE DIFFERENCE AT GU 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.

“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

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.

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PANTHER EXPERIENCES ARE IMMERSIVE

Want to work in the music industry?

Spend a semester in Nashville immersed in it. Want to work in health care and hospice?

Spend a semester in Dallas immersed in it. Want to teach?

Work in a real classroom as a freshman. Want to be an entrepreneur?

Start a business on campus. Want to perfect your Spanish? Study abroad.

Want to meet God on a mountain?

Go on Walk-About.

GU equips faith-driven problem-solvers through immersive experiences who add uncommon value to the workplace.

PANTHERS ARE INNOVATIVE

Panthers collaborate with outside businesses and organizations through our EXPERIENCE FIRST classes to work on innovative real-world solutions to their business problems.

EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE

PANTHERS ARE INTERCONNECTED

Marketing majors partner with engineering majors to bring their invention to market.

Engineering and digital media majors collaborate on an Escape Room to learn how logical people and creative people solve problems.

Students from various majors collaborate to raise money for a nonprofit organization in an under-resourced, urban community.

Students from various majors collaborate to provide clean water to the people of Guinea, West Africa.

PANTHERS ARE ACTIVE FIND YOUR FIT!

Bass Fishing Cheer & Dance

Equine Club

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

Gym Rats Association Intramurals

Outdoor Adventure Table Tennis

Marching Band

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 took a summer trip to Arizona and Utah, visiting several national parks and went white water rafting on the Colorado River. We travelled internationally to the Dominican Republic. We offer participation scholarships that are stackable with other scholarships.

Bass Fishing Team

GU has a competitive and winning bass fishing team! Sponsored by Diawa, one of the nation’s largest tackle manufacturers, GU’s team gets to go to the Classic Event and I-Cast to work the Diawa booth and meet pro fishing staff members.

Ultimate Frisbee

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. We offer participation scholarships that are stackable with other scholarships.

Equine Club

The Equine Club is for horse enthusiasts who want to be a part of a Christ-like community, grow in equine knowledge, and use horses to serve others. Members will participate in a Bible study which explores how horses relate to the Christian life. Students will be introduced to equine professionals to talk about their unique career paths. They will do community service projects related to the horse industry. There is an Equine Scholarship available for those who qualify that is stackable with other scholarships.

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WELCOME TO THE

Home of GU Athletics

VARSITY SPORTS

Men: baseball and football

Women: softball and volleyball

Men’s and women’s teams: basketball, cross country, gymnastics, soccer, tennis, track and field (indoor and outdoor), and volleyball

CLUB SPORTS

Esports

Bass fishing

Cheerleading

Dance

Equestrian

BE AN ATHLETE. BE A FAN. GET IN THE SPIRIT OF THE WINNING PANTHER TEAMS!

PANTHER JV SPORTS

Men’s baseball, basketball, football, soccer

Women’s basketball, volleyball, and softball

AFFILIATIONS:

NCAA Division III

NCCAA Division I

SLIAC

UMAC

The mission of GU athletics is to foster Christian character, athletic development, and academic achievement in a Christ-centered community.

You won’t have to wait until you graduate to make a difference in the world!

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

Annual Senior Skip Day where students help senior citizens in our community.

PANTHERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE

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PANTHERS ARE OPEN TO GROWTH

GU is a Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Free Methodist Church. We grow in our faith together.

At GU, 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.

Growing together:

Encounter: Experiencing God together

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

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

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

TWE Café: Friday mornings. We will gather around breakfast and coffee and continue to explore the topic from TWE that week, going deeper through small group discussion, prayer, and worship.

“Spiritual development has always been an underlying foundation of a GU education. It’s an explicit part of the student experience here. We want to develop people with Christ-like character who are involved in service activities across campus and beyond.” -

HELP WITH TUITION

GU will help you every step of the way. We are committed to making GU an affordable investment for your family.

Take these steps: Apply to GU. Submit your FASFA which opens in December for the 2024-2025 school year. Review scholarship application opportunities. Receive your financial aid offer from GU. We will begin awarding on February 26th for the fall 2024 semester.

Say YES to GU and submit your enrollment deposit. (The $200 enrollment deposit is refundable through June 1st and is applied to your bill. Submit at Greenville.edu/ admissions/deposit.)

Log into your Financial Aid Hub to view and accept awards and loans

Total Estimated Cost $42,647

Tuition $31,500

Housing $4498*

Meal Plan $5250

Student Fees $700

Parking Permit $150

Athletic Fee $550

*Pricing for first year students housing. Housing varies based on residence hall.

This is an estimated annual cost based on current information and should not be considered an official aid award or billing statement. Actual cost and aid could vary, and any item is subject to change.

HOW TO reduce cost: Greenville University grants and scholarships

Federal and state grants

Federal student loans

Direct subsidized loans

Direct unsubsidized loans

HOW TO cut cost even more: Work study positions on campus

Outside scholarships

Membership scholarships

Church match grant

Private loans

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Keli Pennington, Chaplain

APPLY FOR LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS

“To GU, you are more than a test score. We award scholarships based on what we see in you - your character, your willingness to serve others, and your potential.”

Optional Leadership Scholarships: $1,500 - $3,000 stackable on top of your merit scholarship.

Panther Scholars: For students who exhibit character and live to serve others.

Women in Leadership: For female leaders who want to grow in a leadership role on campus.

Champion Scholarship: For students who have proven they can overcome adversity.

Qualifications: Freshmen and transfer student. No GPA or test scores.

Requirements: Submit a video or attend scholarship day on February 16th, 2024. Your video response can address the prompt to the question for any of the above-named scholarships. All leadership scholars must live on campus.

Academic Leadership Scholarships: $4,000

McAllaster Honors Scholar

Qualifications: Freshman students with a 3.5 GPA or higher.

Requirements: Submit an essay and be subject to an interview. Student must live on campus. Scholarship renewed annually if student remains in good standing with the institution.

Limit: 15 students

MOSAIC Diversity Scholars Program

Qualifications: Diverse freshman or transfer students with an incoming 3.0 gpa.

Requirements: Submit an essay and be subject to an interview. Student must live on campus. Scholarship renewed annually if student remains in good standing with the institution.

Limit: 15 students

AND THERE’S $500 - $2000 TO TACK ON!

Participate in any one of the following clubs, organizations, or affinity groups, and earn between $500 - $2000 more per year just for being a part of a special group on campus!

Marching Band, Bass Fishing, Adventure Club, Pursuit Worship Team, Choir or Gospel Choir, Esports, Equestria Club, Cheer and Dance.

Qualifications: Participation! Some groups may require an audition or tryout.

*GU scholarships cannot exceed the amount of tuition. One leadership scholarship per student. Students can earn a maximum of $2,000 in total affinity scholarships.

“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 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

“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

“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

“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

- President Suzanne Davis

EXPERIENCE GU YOURSELF

Time after time, students say they chose GU because they felt they belonged here when they visited campus. Don’t you owe it to yourself to see if you might feel the same?

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

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.

VISIT GU AND EARN A $500 GU GRANT!

Attend an official Greenville Admissions-sponsored visit before attending New Student Orientation at Greenville University.

EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE

FIND YOUR FIT AT GU. EXPERIENCE CAMPUS. SCHEDULE A VISIT TODAY!

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OUR MISSION

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

*Grant

is not available for international students. Students must visit our physical location to receive grant. Individual visits, group visits, experience GU Days, and scholarship days are all eligible events. Visit Grant is renewable annually, up to four years for full-time (12+credits) each semester, degree-seeking, on-campus, undergraduate students - $500 x 4 = $2,000. Visit Grant stacks onto other financial aid from GU.

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