315 Turnpike Street N. Andover, MA 01845 phone: 978-837-5100 www.merrimack.edu
Merrimack
2014/2015
Discover Merrimack Education with purpose. An incredible array of academic choices. Small, engaging classes that provide real-world skills. Experiential opportunities to put those skills into practice. A campus life enriched by arts and athletics. A beautiful suburban campus just minutes from Boston. A close-knit community. That’s Merrimack College.
Academics With more than 90 academic programs including self-designed majors, opportunities to major, minor, and double major across disciplines, and accelerated master’s degrees, Merrimack offers you a breadth of academic options to choose from. Undergraduate Majors: Art Art History Athletic Training Biochemistry Biology Ecology and Environmental Biology Integrative Biology Molecular and Cellular Biology and Biotechnology Business Administration Accounting Finance International Business Management Marketing Sport Management Chemistry Civil Engineering Communication Studies Interpersonal Communication Mass Communication Organizational Communication
Computer Science Criminology Digital Design Economics Education Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Elementary Education and Moderate Disabilities Middle School Education Secondary Education Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering English Creative Writing Literary Studies Environmental Studies and Sustainability French Health Science Nutrition Public Health History
Human Development Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Elementary Education and Moderate Disabilities Moderate Disabilities Psychology School and Society Information Technology International Studies Italian Studies Mathematics Mathematics Economics Mechanical Engineering Philosophy Moral and Political Physics Political Science Psychology Religious Studies Romance Languages Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education (STEM) Self-Designed Major
Social Justice Sociology Spanish Sports Medicine Theatre Arts Theological Studies Undergraduate Minors: Accounting Animation Art History Biology Business Administration Chemistry Clinical/Counseling Psychology Communication Studies Computer Science Criminology Digital Design Economics Education Educational Studies English
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Environmental Studies and Sustainability European History Experimental Psychology Finance French General Psychology Health Science Human Development Human Resource Management Information Technology International Business International Relations Italian Italian Studies Jewish/Christian/Muslim Relations Management Marketing Mathematics Moral Philosophy Music Operations Management Philosophy Philosophy of Science
Physics Political Communication Political Philosophy Pre-Dental Pre-Law Pre-Med Pre-Veterinary Public and Professional Writing Public Health Religious Studies Science and Religion Self-Designed Minor Social/Organizational Psychology Sociology Spanish Sports Medicine Studio Art Theatre Arts Theological Studies United States History United States Politics Women’s and Gender Studies
Graduate Degrees: Accounting Computer Science Education Engineering Management Public Affairs Specialized Academic Programs: Compass Program Double majors/minors Dual major Honors Program Interdisciplinary programs
Clubs
Athletics
With more than 50 clubs on campus, everyone belongs to something. You’ll gain the leadership and collaboration skills you need to excel in every aspect of your future.
Athletics and school spirit are a big part of Merrimack’s culture. Our varsity athletes compete in 24 sports, including NCAA Division I men’s and women’s ice hockey, and half of our students participate in intramural and club sports.
Accounting Club
Green Team
Pre-Law Society
ALANA (Asian, Latino(a), African, Native American Affairs)
Her Campus
Psychology Club
Club Sports
IEEE (Electrical Engineering)
Baseball
AMA (American Marketing Association)
Interfaith Alliance
SIAM (Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics)
Art Warriors ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) Auto Club
Jazz Ensemble Live 2 Give Mackapella Math Club
Ski & Snowboard Club Sports Management Club Sports Medicine Club Student Association of Sociology
Beacon (Newspaper)
Merrimack Programming Board
SAAC (Student Athlete Advisory Council)
Best Buddies
Model U.N.
CRU (Campus Crusade for Christ)
M.O.R.E. (Merrimack Outreach Experience)
Student Government Association
Class Councils Concert Choir
Omicron Delta Kappa (Leadership Honor Society)
Criminology Club
Onstagers
Education Club
Order of Omega (Greek Honor Society)
Finance Club Gaming Club Gay Straight Alliance
Panhellenic Council
SIFE (Students In Free Enterprise)
Cheerleading
Intramural Sports Men’s, Women’s, and Co-ed teams
Dance Team
Badminton
Ice Hockey (Men’s and Women’s)
Basketball
Lacrosse (Men’s) Pep Band Rugby (Men’s and Women’s) Ultimate Frisbee (Men’s and Women’s)
Billiards Broomball Dodgeball Flag Football Floor Hockey Ice Hockey Soccer
Tau Kappa Epsilon
Softball
Theta Phi Alpha
Volleyball
Ultimate Warrior
Wiffleball
Zeta Tau Alpha
Women’s Sports Basketball Crew Cross Country Field Hockey Golf Ice Hockey Indoor Track Lacrosse Outdoor Track Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Volleyball
Pep Band Poker Society
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Men’s Sports Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Ice Hockey Indoor Track Lacrosse Outdoor Track Soccer Tennis
2,800 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
2 DEGREES
MORE THAN
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75% OF STUDENTS LIVE ON CAMPUS
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Merrimack Offers:
Graduate with both your bachelor’s and master’s degree in only five years!
MACK-FACTS
THE WORLD
NCAA sports, clubs & intramurals
Ireland: Dublin & Belfast
CAREER
Italy: Rome and Perugia Italy: San Gimignano & Pellegrinaggio Greece: Thessaloniki
Merrimack College Spain: Bilbao Belize: Bermudian Landing
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Australia: Melbourne
Study Abroad Programs: Semester/Year Long Study Abroad Programs Short-term Study Abroad Programs
PREPARATION
Students come from: 24 states 23 countries, including: Australia Colombia Finland Brazil Cambodia Germany Canada Greece Italy China
98% job placement/graduate school
30+ majors 60+ minors Liberal Arts (22%)
North Andover, MA China: Chengdu
62%
participation in internships/ co-ops
30,000 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE performed by students per year Merrimack is an
AUGUSTINIAN CATHOLIC Mexico Saudi Arabia Spain United Kingdom Venezuela
Average class size: 20
13:1 Student/Faculty Ratio
90+
175
FULL-TIME FACULTY
Science & Engineering (31%)
Academic Programs
Division I Men’s and Women’s Ice hockey: compete in the Hockey East Conference
This data covers 2014–2015
England: Bath & London England: Wroxton France: Angers & Grenoble Germany: Berlin Ireland: Galway
Business (30%)
college founded in 1947
Education & Social Policy (17%)
Merrimack College named “A Best In The Northeast” by Princeton Review
Merrimack College named in Forbes’ Top College Listing
Merrimack College is consistently ranked as a top ten regional college by US News & World Report Merrimack named a College of Distinction
Merrimack College receives national recognition for community service
Merrimack College placed 21st in the nation for “Colleges That Add the Most Value” by Money Magazine
Experiential Learning From co-op, internship and research opportunities to study abroad programs— you will expand your horizons while gaining the confidence and skills needed to embrace your future head on.
Co-ops and Internships
Co-op and Internship Locations
Merrimack’s cooperative education and internship programs connect you to real-world opportunities putting you on the path
American Cancer Society
to the career you want. You will gain relevant experience critical
Bach Pharma
to your future success.
BAE Systems
Research Opportunities
Boston Children’s Hospital
Students work closely with faculty on research projects, combining active learning with engaging hands-on experiences. Study abroad
Dana Farber Cancer Institute Department of Homeland Security
Nexcelom Bioscience Pfizer Proctor and Gamble Putnam Investments State Street Corporation
Merrimack has a variety of on-campus living areas including traditional double and suite style residence halls, townhouses, a brand new residence village, and apartments. Residence Hall amenities include complimentary:
TJX Companies
• Wi-Fi
UTC Aerospace Systems
• Cable
Kiss 108 FM Kraft Sports Group
Vicor Corporation
Lowell Community Counseling Center
Virginia Bioinformatics Institute
ESPN
France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Spain
Hubspot
Gimignano, Italy; Pellegrinaggio, Italy; Dublin and Belfast, Ireland.
New England Revolution
Living on campus is one of the best ways to meet other students, especially during your freshman year. The camaraderie and close friendships that you will find on Merrimack’s residential campus will be life-long.
SunGard
Semester and year long: Australia, Argentina, China, England,
Short term: Bermudian Landing, Belize; Wroxton, England; San
Mercedes Benz
Life on campus
JumpStart
Massachusetts State House Massachusetts State Police
Whittier Rehab Hospital
• Laundry
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Skiing on Wachusett Mountain 49 miles
Application deadlines
How to apply for Freshman Admission:
How to apply for Transfer Admission:
Freshman
• Complete the Common Application found at www.commonapp.org
• Visit merrimack.edu/transfer for more information
Early Action..................................... November 15
• Include your high school transcript, any college transcripts, secondary school report, and one letter of recommendation
• Complete the Common Application found at www.commonapp.org
Early Decision................................. November 15 Regular Decision...............................February 15 Financial Aid.......................................February 15 Transfer (Fall)
Priority Deadline.................................... March 15 Regular Decision..........................................July 1 Financial Aid..................................................July 1
What we look for in our applicants
Downtown Andover 1.3 miles
Merrimack students are passionate about learning, they care about their community, and they want to make a difference in the world. Merrimack offers
Transfer (Spring)
Priority Deadline............................. November 15 Regular Decision..................................January 6 Financial Aid..........................................January 6
a distinctive experience and our goal is to enroll students who we feel are best
Surfing in the Atlantic 18 miles
Atlantic City, NJ New York City 239 miles
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Application information
Boston 25 miles
Philadelphia 330 miles
suited to take advantage of all we offer. When reviewing an application for admission, the committee considers: • Academic achievement
• Interview (recommended)
• Strength of curriculum
• Common application
• Community involvement
• Essay
• Extracurricular activities
• References
Visit The best way to learn if Merrimack is right for you is by experiencing our community for yourself. Learn more about our visit opportunities at www.merrimack.edu/visit and register for a Merrimack 101 Information Session and Campus Tour.
Beijing, China 6,750 miles