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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

50% 50%

FEMALE

MALE

MERRIMACK

75% OF STUDENTS LIVE ON CAMPUS

50

5 YEARS 1

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

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ATHLETICS 3

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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