COLLEGE IS NOT JUST ABOUT EARNING A DEGREE.
18 majors. 25 minors. Unlimited possibilities. Lyon provides an exceptional liberal arts education that enables our students to achieve inside and outside the classroom. One of the oldest colleges in Arkansas, we are proud of our historic and Scottish heritage, but we also boast distinguished faculty, our students’ academic success, small class sizes, a community atmosphere, and a stunning campus. But what exactly is a liberal arts education? It’s exposing you to the arts, humanities, social sciences, mathematics, and natural sciences. It’s a holistic approach that challenges your critical thinking and teaches a range of skills applicable to any career field. Maybe that's why 98% of Lyon students are employed or attending graduate school within six months of graduation. And according to recent ZIPPIA research, Lyon College produces the highest-earning graduates in the state of Arkansas.
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Arkansas’s only Pet-Friendly Campus. Got pets? Our students do! Students can now register their cats and dogs to live with them in our pet-friendly dorm. We know how special our pets are, and we want our students to have the most fulďŹ lling experience possible. So why not bring your best fur friend?
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One of the main pieces of advice I would give to incoming freshmen or any students at Lyon would be just to branch out. Lyon offers many different activities that you don’t know if you’re interested in until you try them. You could be interested in art, or biking, or anything really, and Lyon offers those opportunities to you. Maggie McNamara, ’18, graduated with her B.S. in Biology, minoring in Mathematics and Chemistry. While at Lyon, she played volleyball and was president of the recycling club.
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Greek Life. Are you interested in joining Greek life? Lyon has three fraternities—Kappa Sigma, Tau Kappa Epsilon, and Zeta Beta Tau—and three sororities—Alpha Xi Delta, Chi Omicron, and Phi Mu. Freshmen can go through the recruitment process in the spring semester, after
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completing the fall semester and meeting the Greek organizations’ GPA requirements.
60+ Clubs Want to get involved? Lyon is an educational collective of students, faculty, and staff wanting to learn and share in their interests. Faculty and staff often contribute to our clubs and organizations, so students enjoy camaraderie with not only their classmates but the entire campus community. From jazz band to disc golf, students can find a pursuit to complement their academic career.
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Art Student League American Chemical Society Anthropology Club Film Club French Club Harlequin Club Honors Fellows Program Law Club Math Club Spanish Club
Athletic & Competitive Archery Chess Club Disc Golf eSports Gamers Club Mountain & Road Cycling Tennis Club Trap Team
Culture & Diversity Black Student Association International Student Assn. Spectra Alliance
Honors
Alpha Chi Alpha Lambda Delta Alpha Psi Omega Chi Beta Phi Kappa Delta Pi Kappa Pi Phi Alpha Theta Phi Sigma Tau Pi Sigma Alpha Psi Chi Sigma Delta Pi Sigma Tau Delta Theta Alpha Kappa
Leadership
Honor Council Social Council Student Athlete Advisory Student Government Association
Media
The Highlander Wheelbarrow KILT Lyon College Radio
Music
Concert Chorale Gospel Choir Marching Band Jazz Band Pipe Band Symphonic Winds
Outdoor Adventure COBRA Grotto Gardening Club LEAP
Political
College Republicans Young Democrats
Religious
Baptist Collegiate Ministry Campus Ministry Fellowship of Christian Athletes Wesley Fellowship Young Women for America
Service
Circle K (Kiwanis) ENACTUS Lyon College Recyclers Mortar Board
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MEN’S SPORTS Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Soccer Track & Field Wrestling WOMEN’S SPORTS Basketball Cross Country Golf Soccer Softball Track & Field Volleyball Wrestling CO-ED SPORTS Cheerleading Competetive Dance
The Great Outdoors. Love nature? At Lyon, you'll feel right at home in the foothills of the Ozarks. Our Lyon Education Adventure Program (LEAP) provides students with opportunities to experience nature on and off campus. On campus, students can scale the climbing grotto, glide across our zipline, travel the ropes course, ride or hike our 4.5 miles of mountain biking trails, and even raft across Bryan Lake. But when they want a change in scenery, students can take LEAP trips as far as a hike in the Grand Canyon or as close as a bike ride to the local froyo shop. Learn about your next adventure at lyon.edu/leap.
The Great Indoors. Want to stay inside? We’ve got you covered. Hang out with your friends in our game room, or visit the Morrow Academic Center (MAC) for some coffee. Work out in our cardio room or full access gym. Getting hungry? Stay up late with coffee at The Salty Dog or grab a snack from the Lyon Den.
Around town. Batesville is home to the historic and the contemporary. The oldest city in Arkansas, Batesville offers a peek into the past and a chance to appreciate a rich town history. Take a trip to historic downtown Main Street and enjoy local shops and restaurants, or visit the Old Independence Regional Museum, just a few blocks away. After heritage, move to the modern. Batesville recently added the Batesville Community Center & Aquatics Park to its map—the center has several pools, waterslides, a 25,000 square foot gymnasium, basketball courts, and much more. The Independence County Library, located on downtown Main Street, recently saw a remarkable renovation and dynamic technology developments. Visitors can now utilize a computer lab, gaming room, and even a LEGO table. Learn more at lyon.edu/around-town.
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Admission to Lyon College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, parental status, physical disability, learning disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation in the administration of its educational or admissions policies, scholarships and loan programs, and athletic and other College-administered programs. Apply for admission at lyon.edu/apply. Lyon College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools in Chicago, Illinois. 800.621.7440. Information based on the 2017-18 academic year unless otherwise noted. ACT: 0112 • SAT: 6009 • FAFSA: 001088 • lyon.edu • 1.800.423.2542 • admissions@lyon.edu