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“ S M A L L” I S N ’ T A B A D W O R D . Nicholls is proud to be a small, regional university of approximately
6,000
undergraduate students. Our size doesn’t limit us; in fact, it allows us to better address your needs on a personal level. Explore Nicholls online at
nicholls.edu/welcome.
Find unlimited possibilities at N I C H O L L S S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y. A college degree won’t be enough to set you apart in today’s competitive job market. That’s why Nicholls emphasizes more than assignments and exams.
You won’t get a one-size-fits-all education here. Our faculty and staff believe in creating the fullest, deepest, most memorable college experience — custom-designed just for you. To reach your highest potential, you’ll need hands-on experience, leadership skills and professional connections. But you
won’t
have to wait, hoping that these opportunities might come your way. Nicholls is a campus of movers and shakers. We’ll help you CREATE
YOUR OWN
POSSIBILITIES, whether it’s landing an impressive internship, leading a campus organization, studying abroad, researching new discoveries or accomplishing something that hasn’t even been thought of yet.
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FORGET LARGE LECTURE HALLS. The average class size at Nicholls is only
26 students.
Reserve your seat by applying at nicholls.edu/welcome.
M e e t y o u r l i f e l o n g m e n t o r. Our professors are more than lecturers and test graders. They’re your
advisers, career coaches and motivators .
Although they come from vastly different backgrounds, what they have in common is their passion for forming lasting relationships with their students. Considered
experts in their fields , they
enjoy sharing their extensive real-world experience and connecting students with current professionals. At Nicholls, you can expect your classes to be interactive, engaging and innovative. Our faculty believe in and
face-to-face learning
lively discussions — a connection you can’t find on
Wikipedia or YouTube.
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Our -acre campus offers a picturesque background for studying. Come explore the possibilities by scheduling a tour at
nicholls.edu/welcome.
G et ex per ie nce now. Textbooks can only go so far. At Nicholls, our classes allow you to dive into your major and take your future career for a test run. Through class projects, labs and community service programs, you’ll gain the practical experience needed to land your first job.
Here’s a peek at how Nicholls students like you are preparing for their careers today: • Using high-tech hospital equipment and computerized human simulators, future nurses practice their life-saving skills in our facility that served as a hospital post-Hurricane Katrina. • Aspiring business leaders perfect their sales pitches in our state-of-the-art sales lab. • Education majors use video chat to teach one-on-one lessons to local elementary students. • Future journalists cover breaking news at The Nicholls Worth newspaper, KNSU radio station and NTW television station. • From the football field to the basketball court, athletic training students help keep Nicholls athletes healthy. • Art students display their work in our campus art gallery and lend their creativity to create designs for local companies and the community. • Children who struggle with speech and hearing problems get help from Nicholls communicative disorders students in the Jo Carol Nolen Speech, Language and Hearing Center.
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With more than degree programs to choose from, you’re bound to find a major that suits you — whether you’ve known what you wanted to be since kindergarten or whether you’re still trying to decide. Nicholls is known for having strong education, business, accounting and nursing programs, but we also offer several one-of-a-kind degrees that you might consider.
crowd. • CULINARY ARTS At the Chef
John Folse Culinary Institute — the first public program in the nation to offer a culinary bachelor’s degree — you’ll learn cooking techniques from renowned chefs and have the chance to intern at some of the country’s top restaurants. You’ll begin getting hands-on experience your freshman year and eventually work at our student-run restaurant, LeBistro. Best of all, you’ll get to attend classes in our brand-new culinary facility, and our tuition is incredibly affordable.
• MARINE BIOLOGY South
Louisiana’s wetlands and estuaries provide a unique backdrop for studying marine biology. Our students spend a lot of time outside of the traditional lab, doing field research on fishes, crustaceans, oysters, plants and birds. We also work on projects with the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON), a world-class research facility.
• GEOMATICS Our geomatics
program, the only one in the state, trains students to use satellite technology such as GPS and ultimately become professional land surveyors. We’re using some of the latest equipment, including drones, to conduct research related to coastal Louisiana habitats and erosion. Our geomatics graduates are in high demand, often securing full-time jobs before their graduation.
• MARITIME MANAGEMENT
Our maritime management concentration is unlike any program currently being offered in the U.S. Designed specifically to meet the needs of the oil and gas sector of the maritime industry, our program teaches students about marine transportation, safety, law and business practices. Louisiana is home to five of the seven largest maritime companies in the world, so the job market is in demand for Nicholls grads.
• PRE-PROFESSIONAL Dr. Lindsay Mayet Lasseigne (BS ’08) was packed and ready to attend an Ivy League university until she visited Nicholls. “From that day, Nicholls felt like a closeknit family that genuinely cared about my experience here and my future success. Once I graduated from Nicholls, I went to LSU Medical School and excelled from day one. That had everything to do with the foundation I got at Nicholls — not just in the classroom but also through getting involved on campus,” says Lasseigne, who is now a neurosurgery resident at LSU Health Sciences Center. The Nicholls biology program has helped launch the careers of hundreds of doctors, dentists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, physician assistants, veterinarians, pharmacists and dental hygienists. Our curriculum includes 100 percent of all courses required and recommended by medical schools. Plus, our professors have long-standing relationships with Louisiana’s medical and professional schools.
Live comfortably and in style.
Choose a university where you’ll feel comfortable learning and living. In the past few years, the Nicholls campus has undergone a complete makeover to ensure that you’ll eat, sleep, study and stay healthy in modern facilities. Be in the middle of the action by living on campus in a
spacious suite-style room
or apartment. Our residence halls are equipped with wireless Internet, computer labs, TV/game lounges and study areas. We designed our halls so that you’ll have the privacy you want while also being conveniently close to your classes and all campus activities. When it comes to eating on campus, our
dining hall serves up
freshly prepared pizzas, pastas, soups, sandwiches, salads and dessert —
all-you-can-eat style. Other dining spots are located
throughout campus including our student union food court, coffee shop and sandwich café. Burn off those calories in our
state-of-the-art recreation center. The
63,000-square-foot facility features top-of-the-line cardio and weight-training equipment, group fitness classes like yoga and BodyPump , basketball/volleyball courts and an elevated indoor TM
walking track. If team sports motivate you, join flag football, volleyball, softball or one of our many other intramural squads.
YO U R C A R I S W E L C O M E H E R E , T O O. Unlike many universities, Nicholls allows freshmen to park on campus. All of our parking spaces are just a short walk away from classrooms and residence halls.
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YO U W O N ’ T B E B O R E D . Our campus calendar is full of social activities, athletic games, musical events, cultural festivities and more. Check it out at nicholls.edu/welcome.
Have the time of YO U R L I F E . Your college experience will be what you make of it. Nicholls offers a wide range of possibilities so that you can customize not only your academics but your campus involvement, too. Want to organize campus concerts? Network with fellow pre-med students? Or help keep Nicholls environmentally friendly? We have organizations for that. And much more. Hoping to become a campus leader? Consider joining one of our thriving Gr∑∑k organizations. It’s one of the best ways to meet hundreds of new people, and the Greek experience will encourage you to take special pride in your academics, your campus and your community. Expecting an awesome college experience? Then you certainly don’t want to miss out on Nicholls traditions. Wear your red and gray as you cheer on the Colonels football team. Learn to race a pirogue during Homecoming Week. Devour pounds of crawfish at our annual Crawfish Day. No matter how you choose to become a part of campus, one thing’s for sure: At Nicholls, you’ll feel connected — to other students and to the university community.
A NEW CITY TO CALL HOME. Thibodaux knows how to welcome newcomers. Here, you’ll find friendly neighbors and warm smiles from strangers — the definition of A
southern charm.
small town with a big personality , this community has lots to
offer — including shopping boutiques, live music venues, restaurants, coffee shops and a historical downtown area. The city is home to fairs, community festivals and Mardi Gras parades, so you’ll have
plenty to do . Plus, because of Thibodaux’s
friendly nature, you’ll feel safe and find it easy to get around town. Before you realize it, Thibodaux will
feel like home.
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Houston 5.5 hours
2 hours 75 min.
Thibodaux 30 min.
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On game day, our Southland Conference Colonels want to see you in the crowd, cheering them on to victory. As a student, you’ll get in free to all of our home events, plus we offer plenty of tailgating, musical entertainment and spirit competitions to make your fan experience memorable.
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Nicholls fields 14 NCAA Division I teams including: • Baseball • Men’s and Women’s Basketball • Men’s and Women’s Cross Country • Football • Men’s Golf • Men’s and Women’s Tennis • Women’s Track and Field (Indoor and Outdoor) • Women’s Soccer • Softball • Women’s Volleyball
FIND YOUR CALLING. Your dream job shouldn’t just be a fantasy. Our Colonel alumni are living proof that a Nicholls degree can help you land impressive jobs. Dr. Christopher Paris
2000 biology graduate Cardiologist at Cardiovascular Institute of the South in Luling, Louisiana
Keitha Nelson
2004 mass communication graduate Anchor/reporter at NBC First Coast News in Jacksonville, Florida
Ryan Donegan
2010 marketing graduate Media associate for Golin communications firm in Los Angeles
Derrick Lirette 2011 art/graphic design graduate Graphic designer for Disney Design Group in Orlando
Jobs are on the menu. As a Nicholls culinary student, Johnathan Lynch (BS ’11) of Ruston cooked for fundraising galas, served as Paula Deen’s assistant for a local cooking show and won first place in the regional San Pellegrino Almost Famous Chef Competition. While competing, he met Top Chef fan favorite Fabio Viviani, who offered him a job upon graduation. Lynch is now a sous chef at Café Firenze in Moorpark, California.
“If it wasn’t for Nicholls participating in that competition, I wouldn’t be here,” he says. “Nicholls has a great community of students and faculty. If you want to be somebody on campus, the opportunity is there.”
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Make a ‘major’ decision. Accounting Art
General Family and Consumer Sciences Child, Family and Social Services
Geomatics Government Health Sciences
K-12 Art Education
Athletic Training Biology Cell and Molecular Biology Environmental Biology Marine Biology Microbiology Pre-Clinical Laboratory Science Pre-Dental Hygiene Pre-Medicine/Pre-Dentistry Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Birth to Five/Early Interventionist Education Business Administration
Pre-Professional Supervision and Management
History Human Performance Education (K-12) Interdisciplinary Studies Management
Human Resources Management Maritime Management
Professional Sales
Marketing
Mathematics Advanced Mathematics Computer Science Secondary Mathematics Education
Multinational Business Pre-Law
Mass Communication
Professional Chemistry Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy
Middle School Education (4-8) Music Instrumental Music Education
Journalism Public Relations
Chemistry
Communicative Disorders Computer Information Systems Culinary Arts Business Administration Culinary Operations Patisserie Professional Research and Development Service
Liberal Arts Vocal Music Education
Nursing Petroleum Services
Exploration and Production Safety Technology
Dietetics Early Childhood Education (PK-3) Elementary Education (1-5) English Creative Writing Film Studies Literary Studies Writing and Rhetoric
Pre-Engineering Pre-Geography Psychology Secondary Education (6-12) English Family and Consumer Sciences General Science Social Studies
Sociology
Family/Youth Advocacy These non-degree programs allow students to take their first few semesters of classes at Nicholls while preparing to enter professional schools.
Finance
Financial Services Marketing
Art majors may choose an area of focus: Art History, Ceramics, Drawing, Graphic Design, Painting, Photography, Printmaking or Sculpture.
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Nicholls offers more than bachelor’s degree programs. Learn more about the majors that interest you at nicholls.edu/welcome.
Thinking about a minor? We have more than 30 to choose from: Accounting, Addictive Behaviors, Art History, Art Studio, Bayou Studies, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Culinary Arts, Economics, English, Family and Consumer Sciences, Film Studies, Finance, Food Service Strategies and Operations, French, Geography, Government, Health Promotion, History, Humanities, Information Systems, International Studies, Internet Studies and Web Development, Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Music, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology, Spanish and Speech.
Become a Colonel.
Admission Requirements:
r Meet the Board of Regents Core 4 curriculum (19 units); r Have at least a 21 ACT composite score OR a minimum overall 2.35/4.00 GPA; and r Have the need for no developmental English or math courses (score at least a 19 in Math and 18 in English).
Don’t meet our requirements? Call us at 1-877-NICHOLLS to discuss your options. Important Dates: Take the first steps toward joining the Nicholls family:
ASAP: Take the ACT, and send Nicholls your scores. Our code is 1580. Visit actstudent.org. NOW: Schedule a campus tour. Visit nicholls.edu/tours. SEPTEMBER (of your senior year): Start applying for admission. Visit nicholls.edu/apply or call 985-448-4507 or 1-877-NICHOLLS. JAN. 5: Apply by date to qualify for scholarships. AFTER RECEIVING YOUR ACCEPTANCE LETTER: Start applying for on-campus housing. Visit nicholls.edu/housing or call 985-448-4479. APRIL 15: Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by today. The Nicholls FAFSA code is 002005. Visit fafsa.ed.gov or call 985-448-4048 to speak with our Office of Financial Aid. APRIL–AUGUST: Attend an orientation session, where you’ll schedule your classes, get your ID card and parking pass, and meet fellow freshmen. Visit nicholls.edu/orientation or call 985-448-4415 or 1-877-NICHOLLS. MID-AUGUST: Start creating your own possibilities at Nicholls.
Your College Investment:
Estimated cost of attendance per semester* In-state students Tuition and fees $3,800
Out-of-state students $9,000
Housing costs vary depending on which residence hall/apartment you stay in; whether your room is semi-private, private, single or double occupancy; and what meal plan you choose. The costs range from about $3,485 to $5,730 per semester. *These costs are based on figures from fall 2014 and are subject to change. They do not include estimates for books, supplies, personal expenses or fees applicable to specific classes.
Financial Aid:
Figuring out how to pay for college doesn’t have to be a headache. Our Office of Financial Aid will walk you through your funding options — grants, loans, student employment and scholarships. To speak with one of our staff members or set up an individual financial counseling session, call 985-448-4048.
SCHOLARSHIPS:
If you have a 3.0 GPA and at least a 24 composite on the ACT, you’ll automatically be considered for scholarships if you apply to Nicholls before Jan. 5. A separate application is not required.
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