LET’S
TALK ABOUT
STRONG
2,000 STUDENTS
42 COUNTRIES 19,000 GRADS
122 YEARS Going Strong
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No matter how strong you think you are, you’re stronger. We’ll prove it. Ask anyone what Meredith women have in
When you graduate, you’ll have a truly impressive
common, and the answer will be, “confidence.”
resume. One that will show employers and
That’s no accident. Meredith College has been
graduate schools why you’re the strongest
educating strong, confident women for more than
candidate. Maybe that’s why so many of our
a century.
alumnae end up being leaders in business, education, and science and math fields—
Our classes are small. So we’ll know you by
among others.
name, not just a number. We’ll know your favorite bands, the writers who inspire you, the ideas that
Here is Meredith’s promise to you: No matter
spark your curiosity, and—most important—when
how strong you think you are, you’re stronger.
you’re ready for a bigger challenge. And because
Come to Meredith and we’ll prove it.
we’ll know you, we’ll be able to help you choose experiences that are based on your unique goals and interests.
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Ninety-seven percent of our alumnae say they’d recommend Meredith to other students. And 98% saw important benefits in attending a women’s college.
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KAGURE WAMUNYU MATHEMATICS AND CIVIL ENGINEERING PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLAR
GREW UP IN KENYA. CAME TO MEREDITH
FOR ENGINEERING
DUAL DEGREE. STUDIED ABROAD IN ASIA.
WON WOMEN IN
TRANSPORTATION AWARD.
MET NOBEL
LAUREATE (ALSO FROM KENYA).
UP NEXT: REGIONAL PLANNING
AT UC BERKELEY.
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Strong enough to attract the best. Over the past century many colleges have come
We’re also one of only two women’s colleges in
and gone. So, making it to the ripe old age of 122
the world whose School of Business is accredited
(and counting!) says a lot about an institution’s
by AACSB International. We hold the highest
strength. Longevity, however, is just one of
levels of program accreditation in education,
Meredith College’s assets.
social work, nutrition, music and interior design. And we’re among the “Top 50 Alma Maters of
Meredith gets strong reviews. U.S. News named
National Board Certified Teachers”—Meredith
us one of the nation’s 20 most popular liberal arts
was one of only two private institutions in the U.S.
colleges and a Best Value among the South’s top
to make the list.
regional institutions. Forbes places Meredith in the top 20 percent of colleges nationwide. And
But the ranking that means the most comes from
The Princeton Review calls Meredith one of the
our own graduates. Ninety-three percent say
Southeast’s best colleges.
they’d choose Meredith all over again. That’s strong praise, indeed.
Watch a video of Kagure as she talks about meeting a Nobel Laureate at meredith.edu/goingstrong.
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Our professors know: You’re as strong as you think. Sure, Meredith faculty have the impressive
to find detailed feedback and an invitation to
accolades you’d expect at a top-ranked college.
talk about it in person. If you’re curious about
They publish articles in leading academic journals,
undergraduate research, you’ll discuss options
present at global conferences, and win national
with your faculty advisor and then when it’s
and international awards.
done, you might be invited to co-author a paper together and submit it for publication. It’s not at
But Meredith faculty are as passionate
all unusual for one of our students to have a one-
about teaching as they are about scholarship.
on-one discussion over an extended lunch with
Our professors will help you discern your
a professor—or invite a faculty member to her
strengths, academic and personal, and then
wedding, years after graduation.
develop ways to build on them. That approach affects the kind of college experience you’ll have
And when you need a letter of recommendation
and the kind of life you’ll lead.
for a job or graduate school, you won’t have to provide a resume with a photo to remind your
It means that when you get back a paper you’ve
professors of who you are—they’ll know
turned in, you won’t see a hastily-scratched
how to describe what makes you strong in
grade from a teaching assistant (in part because
glowing detail.
there are none at Meredith). Instead, you’re likely
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Of the 122 full-time faculty members, 92% have earned doctoral or terminal degrees.
EMMY CNN FORBES
AWARD-WINNING
EXPERT
FULBRIGHT LECTURER/
SCHOLAR
REPORTER
CHILDREN’S
BOOK
AUTHOR PRIMETIME TV SHOW CONSULTANT
Going Strong INTERNATIONAL
DESIGN
WINNER
PRIMETIME
TV SHOW
CONSULTANT
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Our Major Strengths TWO MEREDITH IS ONE OF ONLY TWO WOMEN’S COLLEGES IN THE WORLD ACCREDITED BY AACSB.
MAJORS AND CONCENTRATIONS Accounting Art Education Biology Business Administration Human Resource Management Chemistry Child Development Communication Interpersonal Communication Mass Communication Computer Science Criminology Dance Studies Economics Education Engineering* English Environmental Sustainability Exercise and Sports Science Health and Physical Education Health and Wellness
Family and Consumer Sciences Fashion Merchandising and Design Design Merchandising Food and Nutrition Graphic Design History Interior Design International Studies Mathematics Music Music Education Political Science Law and Justice Psychology Religious and Ethical Studies Social Work Sociology Spanish Studio Art Theatre
MINORS Accounting Art History Arts Management Biology Business Administration Chemical Physics Chemistry Child Development Communication Crime and Justice Studies Dance Studies
Economics English Environmental Sustainability Ethics and the Public Interest Exercise and Sports Science Family and Consumer Sciences Fashion Design Fashion Merchandising Finance Food and Nutrition French Geoscience History Human Resource Management Interior Design International Business International Studies Italian Studies Marketing Mathematics Mathematics and Computer Applications Medieval and Renaissance Studies
ONE MEREDITH’S INTERIOR DESIGN PROGRAM IS THE ONLY CIDA-ACCREDITED PROGRAM IN THE TRIANGLE AREA.
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From Accounting to Web Development, Meredith offers more than 70 majors, minors and programs to challenge you. MINORS (continued) Music Photography Political Science Professional Writing and Presentation Media Psychology Public History Religion Social Work Sociology Spanish Statistics Studio Art Theatre Web Development
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Dentistry Law Medicine Nursing Optometry Pharmacy Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Veterinary Medicine
TOP 10 MEREDITH’S SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT STUDENT CHAPTER IS ONE OF THE TOP TEN STUDENT CHAPTERS IN THE COUNTRY.
TOP 50 MEREDITH IS AMONG THE TOP 50 ALMA MATERS OF NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED TEACHERS.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS Undergraduate Professional Performance Dance Music Musical Theatre Theatre Performance Technical/Design
Graduate
TEACHER LICENSURE PROGRAMS Birth-Kindergarten (B-K) Elementary Education (K-6) Middle Grades (6-9) English/Language Arts Mathematics Science Social Studies Secondary Grades (9-12) Comprehensive Science English Mathematics Social Studies Special Subject Areas (K-12) Art Education Dance Health and Physical Education Music Education Spanish Theatre Workforce Development Teaching Family and Consumer Sciences (7-12)
(Coeducational) Business Foundations Didactic Program in Dietetics Dietetic Internship Paralegal Pre-Health
GRADUATE PROGRAMS (Coeducational) Master of Arts in Teaching Master of Business Administration Master of Education Master of Science in Nutrition
TOP TIER MEREDITH GRADUATES ARE ACCEPTED TO TOP TIER MEDICAL SCHOOLS INCLUDING YALE, DUKE, VANDERBILT AND WAKE FOREST.
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PATSY MCQUAID BIOLOGY
PATSY PRESENTED HER RESEARCH AT MEREDITH’S ANNUAL UNDERGRADUATE CONFERENCE CELEBRATING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT.
PATSY STUDIED ABROAD IN ITALY— IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS, OUR STUDENTS HAVE STUDIED IN 38 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES.
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SUCCESS
Going Strong When Patsy McQuaid made plans to study
She made time to explore some off-the-beaten-
abroad in Italy, shadowing a vet at a nearby horse
path activities, too, like writing physics poetry
farm wasn’t on the agenda. But since she aspires
(which was published in an academic journal) and
to be a large-animal vet, her faculty advisor knew
joining Aqua Angels, a synchronized swimming
that every hour of clinical experience was critical
club.
to getting accepted to vet school. Besides, what better way for a horse lover to learn Italian?
It’s no surprise that Patsy was accepted to NC State’s highly-competitive College of Veterinary
Back at Meredith, Patsy immersed herself in
Medicine—Meredith grads are accepted
research, working on two very different projects.
to graduate and professional programs
She also got a taste of doing research in a
in selective schools across the country,
larger setting through the Cooperative Mentored
including Yale, Cornell, University of Virginia
Research program, which pairs Meredith students
and Columbia.
with mentors at nearby universities and agencies. Patsy presented her research at undergraduate conferences and completed an internship at a local wildlife rehabilitation clinic.
Watch a video of Patsy and see how other Meredith students are going strong at meredith.edu/goingstrong.
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Be strong on experience. It makes sense—spend some time as an
real-world experience (not to mention a chance
undergraduate doing what you’re learning
to give back). Many of our students join a
and you’ll thrive in your first job or graduate
professional organization or student chapter in
school. You’ll also enrich your studies and make
their field, often serving as chapter leaders.
professional contacts in your field. Over a third of our students study abroad, many at At Meredith, you’ll learn hands-on in different
our permanent site in Sansepolcro, Italy. Students
ways throughout your four years. Opportunities
gain confidence, strengthen language skills and
include professional internships, service-learning,
develop a more expansive view of the world.
study abroad and undergraduate research. We support undergraduate research in a Internships are a huge part of the Meredith
number of ways: Summer stipends. A
experience. Most of our students complete at
cooperative mentored research program in
least one internship—some even intern while
collaboration with other universities in the
studying abroad. Internship coordinators in the
area. The largest undergraduate psychology
career center and academic departments work
conference in the Southeast. An annual day
together to find the right placement for you.
celebrating our students’ research. And, unlike
Meredith’s strong reputation among employers
many larger schools, you can begin doing
locally and nationally means you’ll have plenty of
in-depth research as a freshman, across
options when it comes to finding your placement.
every discipline.
You also may want to engage in the community through service-learning—we find that it deepens your understanding of a subject and provides
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Recent internship placements include Credit Suisse, GlaxoSmithKline, Lenovo, Merrill Lynch, Michael Kors, RTI International, SAS Institute and Vogue Magazine.
MAGGY NORWOOD BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ECONOMICS SPANISH
SOCIAL MEDIA GURU.
TRIPLE MAJOR.
CO-AUTHORED
PAPER FOR ACADEMIC JOURNAL.
INTERNED FOR INTERNATIONAL
NONPROFIT. GOT JOB AS
FINANCIAL ANALYST.
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Close to downtown Raleigh, RTP and 115,000 other college students. (Close to perfect.) Meredith’s ideal location means you’ll connect with
eventually, accept jobs. And we’re within 30 minutes
opportunities for research, internships and career
of some of the nation’s other leading universities
development.
where our students have opportunities to participate in world-class research programs.
We’re 10 minutes from the State Capitol, the State
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Legislative Building and the State Archives. We’re just
But college isn’t just about what comes after you
minutes away from Research Triangle Park (RTP),
graduate—it’s also a time to branch out and explore.
where our students intern, conduct research, and
Our location in the top-ranked city of Raleigh is your
EXPLORE RALEIGH: THE N.C. MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCES IS THE LARGEST OF ITS KIND IN THE SOUTHEAST; DOWNTOWN RESTAURANTS ARE REGULARLY FEATURED IN NATIONAL MAGAZINES LIKE BON APPETIT; OUTDOOR AMPHITHEATERS MAKE THE TRIANGLE A MUSIC MAGNET.
perfect launching pad. It’s easy to get around, people
Visit one of the local award-winning museums,
are friendly, and there’s always something going on.
including our neighboring N.C. Museum of Art. If you’re up for a road trip, the beach and mountains
Head downtown to a food truck roundup. Attend
are an easy drive, as are cities like Washington,
a concert—no matter what kind of music you like,
D.C., Atlanta, Ga., and Richmond, Va. The sky’s
top artists come here. Take in a college football or
the limit—along with your own personal sense of
basketball game, watch the Stanley Cup-winning
adventure.
Hurricanes, or cheer on the Avenging Angels at home. 15
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A strong woman jumps in with both feet. Meredith gives you opportunities to test your
If you’re into the cultural arts, Meredith hosts
strengths—or discover strengths you never knew
lectures, juried student exhibitions, an active concert
you had.
schedule, visiting artists and exhibitions featuring professional artists. Students participate in theatre
Foster school pride and class unity by organizing
and dance performance troupes and a variety of
time-honored traditions. Help run our student
vocal and instrumental ensembles. Some are just
government association (one of the first established
for dance, music and theatre majors, but many are
in the Southeast). Direct service projects in
open to all students.
the community. Develop your leadership skills through nationally-recognized programs like the
Who knows? You might be a budding thespian
LeaderShape Institute.
or class president waiting to be unleashed. We’re
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confident that here, you’ll have the guts to step up Meredith offers big opportunities to get involved.
and try out.
Over 100 clubs and organizations include service organizations, performing arts groups, and religious, social, and academic clubs. Students also produce a weekly newspaper, a yearbook, and an awardwinning art and literature journal.
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Meredith College became a campus-based site for the LeaderShape Institute in 2001—the first women’s college in the nation to do so.
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Meredith’s 225-acre campus features classic colle-
But the power behind Meredith’s beauty is that it
giate architecture surrounded by stunning gardens
goes way beyond the surface. Experience it for
and lush greenspace. So green, in fact, you might
yourself. Come to campus. Take a tour of Meredith’s
forget you’re in a city.
academic buildings and recreational facilities. Visit
Strong is beautiful.
our unusually comfortable residence halls, including
Explore our campus online and then register for
the newest LEED-certified apartments for upper-level
your visit at meredith.edu/admissions.
students. Walk the greenway that connects campus to our neighbor, the N.C. Museum of Art.
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A strong woman plays to win. Meredith athletes in season typically average a higher GPA than when out of season. They also frequently earn weekly and all-conference recognition. And when they come off the field or court, our athletes take what they’ve learned about winning and apply it to class work, internships, group projects and careers. They understand what being a real team player is all about, they know how to assert their point of view, and can manage competing demands on their time. Employers For more than 100 years, the Avenging Angels have been taking the field. (Meredith’s 1904 game against St. Mary’s is the earliest known
appreciate our student athletes, because they are well-balanced, confident women.
intercollegiate basketball match in Wake County.)
Even after graduation, our athletes continue to
In the tradition of the NCAA’s Division III, Meredith
playing sports: increased self-esteem, positive
blends intercollegiate athletics with a strong
reap the proven benefits that women gain by body image and great leadership skills.
academic program. Our athletes meet the same academic standards as other students—in fact,
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In 2013, 54 Meredith College student-athletes were named to the USA South Athletic Conference’s All-Academic Team—8 earned a perfect 4.0 GPA. Find out more about Meredith athletics at goavengingangels.com.
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Meredith Avenging Angels compete in seven NCAA Division III sports: basketball, cross country, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. A member of the USA South Athletic Conference since 2007, Meredith has claimed back-to-back tournament titles in soccer and tennis, as well as a regular season soccer championship.
Meredith Avenging Angels compete in seven NCAA Division III sports: basketball, cross country, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. A member of the USA South Athletic Conference since 2007, Meredith claimed back-to-back tournament titles in soccer and tennis in 2008 and 2009 with a regular season soccer championship in 2009.
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STRONG ENOUGH TO
LAST A
LIFETIME. Meredith women can spot the onyx ring
practical level, it means you’ll have instant
from across the room. They know the true
connections in every state in the country
meaning of honor. They believe that
and around the world.
women have the power to change the world—and can give you examples of how
Meredith women look out for each other
it’s happening, every day. And, they know
and advocate for one another profession-
that together they can accomplish far
ally. That’s because they know the kind of
more than they ever can on their own.
woman a Meredith education develops: smart, confident, ethical leaders who
As a Meredith Angel, you’ll join a network
work hard and know how to make things
of nearly 19,000 graduates who offer
happen. And, every successful alumna
valuable friendship and connections that
enhances the value of a Meredith
remain long after you’ve graduated. That
degree—making it an investment that
means you have a powerful sisterhood of
gets stronger with each passing year.
women who will be there for you—for the big life events, and for the little ones. On a
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TONY
AWARD
WINNER
Ph.D. CANDIDATE AMY HRUBY, ’13
BETH LEAVEL, ’77
FULBRIGHT
SCHOLAR SAMANTHA CIBELLI, ’10
BOARD
CERTIFIED PHYSICIAN YVETTE BROWN, ’90
BUSINESS
OWNER ANNA ECHOLS, ’06
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NONPROFIT
FOUNDER LORI MOSCATO, ’99
MEREDITH WOMEN
Going Strong More than one hundred years ago, Meredith began
The first female U.S. Attorney in North Carolina.
educating the South’s brightest and most promising
Vice Presidents at major corporations like
young women. Our first class graduated in 1902.
McDonalds, Bayer CropScience and Toyota.
They are known as the Immortal Ten.
Teachers of the Year (so many we’ve lost count). Founders of nonprofits. Entrepreneurs.
Today, we graduate nearly 500 women each year who come from 31 states and 42 countries. And the
Did you know that an overwhelming majority of
thousands of women who have graduated since that
women in leadership positions worldwide are
first class have made an indelible impact on
graduates of women’s colleges?
our world. Among our alumnae you’ll find a N.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice. The first woman and
We’re not surprised. When we look at our students,
first African American officer to hold command roles in
we see women who intend to make a difference in the
the Chaplain Corps of the U.S. Navy. The first woman
world. And they see Meredith as a way to make that
to hold a leadership position in the N.C. House and
happen. That’s because Meredith has a long tradi-
Senate. A Tony-Award winning actress. Fulbright
tion of helping strong, bright women become even
scholars. Professors, deans and presidents at some
brighter and stronger. And, in turn, Meredith women
of the top colleges and universities in the country.
go on to use their intelligence and strength in their careers, in their communities, and in their families to make the world a better place.
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Hear more stories of strong, successful Meredith alumnae. Go to meredith.edu/goingstrong.
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What makes us strong. Chartered in 1891, Meredith College is one of the largest independent private women’s colleges in the U.S. Meredith also offers coeducational graduate programs in business, education and nutrition, as well as post-baccalaureate certificate programs in pre-health and business, a dietetic internship program, a didactic program in dietetics and a paralegal program. Rankings: Meredith is ranked 3rd among colleges in the South and 9th for “Best Value” among colleges in the South by U.S. News & World Report, and one of the “Best Colleges in the Southeast” according to The Princeton Review.
Enrollment: 1,947 including 266 graduate students. Students come from 31 states and 42 countries. Multicultural students: 27%
2 MEREDITH IS ONE OF ONLY TWO WOMEN’S COLLEGES IN THE WORLD ACCREDITED BY AACSB.
PERCENT OF MEREDITH STUDENTS STUDY ABROAD. (COMPARE THAT TO A 9% NATIONAL AVERAGE.)
94 PERCENT OF OUR STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN INTERNSHIPS, UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH OR ANOTHER KIND OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING.
Majors, minors and concentrations: 70 Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
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Student/faculty ratio: 12:1 Average class size: 17 Faculty: 122 full-time teaching faculty members. 92% of full-time professors hold doctoral or terminal degree in their field. Pre-professional preparation: For students interested in law, dentistry, or medicine—individualized advising, clinical experience and work-study opportunities. Student clubs and organizations: 100 Freshmen who receive financial assistance: Over 95%
Average amount of financial assistance awarded to freshmen: $24,704 Athletics: 7 NCAA Division III teams Campus: Historic 225-acre campus includes a 1,200-seat amphitheater on a lake, seven residence halls and student apartments, student center, indoor swimming pool and fitness center, athletic field and track complex.
91 PERCENT OF OUR GRADUATES ARE EMPLOYED OR PURSUING GRADUATE STUDY WITHIN 9 MONTHS OF GRADUATION.
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