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What’s in YOUR FUTURE?
At North Park University, we see college as your journey toward what you want to do and how you hope to shape your life. Since 1891, we’ve equipped students to find their future and prepared them for lives of significance and service. Located in Chicago, North Park is a comprehensive university that offers the ideal college experience: an affordable and challenging education in a world class city and diverse faith community.
Get the FACTS 1,955
Traditional undergraduates
1,238 Adult, graduate, and Seminary students
3,193 Total
11:1
Student-to-faculty ratio:
Undergraduates represent Female 62% Male 38%
42 states and 34 countries
Chicago and Illinois: 72% Out-of-state: 28%
Undergraduate programs: 43 majors, 30 minors, 9 pre-professional programs
3 miles
west of Lake Michigan
4 blocks
to the ‘L’ train to downtown
39%
18 Average class size:
25,000 alumni throughout Chicago and around the world
of our traditional undergraduates identify as students of color
200 study abroad programs offered in over
54 countries,
spanning 6 continents
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North Park University offers more than 40 majors, minors, and pre-professional programs. You might already know what your major will be or you might be among the many new college students who are unsure of what to major in when they begin their freshman year. We offer specific resources for “undecided” students, along with our innovative Core Curriculum program that will give you a broad introduction to the disciplines you can pursue. In the classroom and across campus, you’ll discuss life’s big questions and learn how to apply them to your course of study. Our dedicated faculty will get to know you personally in small classes, and your faculty advisor will help you adjust to college life and plan an educational program that matches your interests and abilities. www.northpark.edu/academics
Majors, Minors, and Special Programs
www.northpark.edu/majors
Advertising (BA, BS)
Global Studies (BA)
Africana Studies (BA)*
Health Sciences (BS)
Arabic (minor only)
History (BA)*
Art (BA)*
Information Technology (minor only)
Concentrations: Curatorial Studies Fine Arts Graphic Design
Athletic Training (BS)*
Mathematics (BA, BS)*
Biblical and Theological Studies (BA)*
Media Studies (BA)*
Biochemistry (BA, BS)
Medical Studies (BS)
Biology (BA, BS)* Business and Economics (BA, BS)* Concentrations: Accounting Economics Finance International Business Management Marketing Sport Management
Chemistry (BA, BS)* Communication Studies (BA)* Conflict Transformation Studies (BA)* Criminal Justice (BA)* Early Childhood Education (BA, with certification)
What will YOU STUDY?
Elementary Education (BA, with certification) Secondary Education (BA or BS, with certification) Must also complete a second content-area major
K-12 Certification with a major in art, foreign language, music, or physical education Engineering English (BA)* Concentrations: Literature Creative Writing
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Latino and Latin American Studies (minor only)
Post-bachelor’s degree only
Middle Eastern Studies (minor only) Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (BA, BS) Music (BA)*
Honors Congress Includes classroom and co-curricular activities, with access to a broad range of campus and Chicago resources.
Pre-Professional Programs While not academic majors, these programs provide students with comprehensive preparation and advising for admission to professional schools: Art Therapy Dentistry Law Medicine Occupational Therapy Optometry Pharmacy Physical Therapy Veterinary Medicine
Languages
Music Performance (BM)
Arabic Chinese French German Hebrew Italian New Testament Greek Spanish Swedish
Music in Worship (BM)*
Undergraduate Certificates
Nonprofit Management * (BA, BS)
Actuarial Science Music for Social Change and Human Values Nonprofit Leadership
Concentrations: General Studies Arts Administration Composition Jazz Studies (Instrumental)
Music Education (BM)
Nursing (BS) Philosophy (BA)* Physical Education (BA, BS) Physics (BA, BS)*
Graduate Programs Master’s degree programs offered in business, counseling psychology, education, ministry, music, nonprofit administration, nursing, and theology.
Politics and Government (BA)* Psychology (BA, BS)* Scandinavian Studies (BA)* Sociology (BA)* Spanish (BA)* Theatre and Performance Studies (BA)* Women’s and Gender Studies (minor only) Youth Ministry (BA)* *Offered as a minor
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Find YOUR VOCATION
Danielle Paventi, CPA Class of 2011
The Office of Career Development and Internships is an integral part of the North Park student experience throughout your education. We will help you identify and prepare for a vocation you’re passionate about with our strategic, four-year Career Advantage program.
Internships
Staff and faculty will support you with a personalized career development plan, including courses for credit, résumé and interview training, assessment, and 150 hours of professional development experiences. Students are prepared to succeed in a competitive job market upon completion of Career Advantage.
ABC-TV
Lawndale Christian Health Center
Albany Park Neighborhood Council
Leo Burnett
American Diabetes Association
Lincoln Park Financial Group
American Red Cross
March of Dimes
Aon Hewitt
Merrill Lynch
Athletico
Michigan Dept. of Corrections
Cancer Treatment Centers of America
Museum of Contemporary Art
Casa Central
The Orthopedic Research and Education Foundation
North Park staff and faculty connect students to real-world experiences through internships and networking opportunities with some of the most innovative and influential companies and nonprofits in the nation. Recent placements have included:
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs Chicago Symphony Orchestra City of Chicago City of Evanston Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago
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The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum PricewaterhouseCoopers Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Smith Barney
Covenant Ministries of Benevolence
Swedish Covenant Hospital
East Village Youth Program
Third Wave Productions
Evangelical Covenant Church
U.S. Senate
The Field Museum
WBEZ 91.5 FM Radio
The Grant Park Music Festival
Wells Fargo & Company
GrubHub
WGN-TV
International Museum of Surgical Science
World Relief WTMX 101.9 FM Radio
Danielle came to North Park unsure of what she wanted to major in, but an accounting class made up her mind. As a business and economics major with concentrations in accounting and finance, Danielle worked with her academic advisor to secure an internship, and later, a job, at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Emmanuel Patrick Palma, RN Class of 2009
As a registered nurse and implementation manager at NorthShore University HealthSystem’s Glenbrook Hospital, Emmanuel has served in the emergency department and led the integration of medical communication software. He credits North Park’s nursing faculty as being a primary reason for his career success.
Michelle Howard Class of 2012
When Michelle decided that she wanted to pursue graduate school, her physics professors connected her to career and research development activities that made her a competitive applicant. Today, Michelle is a graduate student at the Mayo Clinic, where she is pursuing a PhD in biomedical engineering.
Dr. Sean Welander Class of 2008
In North Park’s pre-dentistry track, faculty helped prepare Sean for the Dental Admission Test and to succeed in graduate school. He passed his boards and became licensed to be a dentist after dental school graduation, opting for a residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Karen Kelly Class of 2012
A global studies major, Karen received a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award to teach in Andorra upon graduating. North Park has a tradition of developing Fulbright awardees, and Karen was encouraged by her professors to apply. That experience led Karen to her position as an outreach officer for Latin America and the Caribbean with New York University Abu Dhabi.
Bryan Tran Class of 2012
Bryan came to North Park because we offer the only accredited undergraduate athletic training program in the city of Chicago. The hands-on classroom and clinical experience Bryan got prepared him for his position with the NFL as a certified athletic trainer for the Cincinatti Bengals.
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DISCOVER the Johnson Center for Science and Community Life
Located in the heart of campus, the Johnson Center is a
student resource in many areas of community life. Students can recharge, connect, and study in Einstein Bros Bagels, the atrium, lounges, and a prayer room.
Opened in Fall 2014, the Johnson Center provides
state-of-the-art facilities for science education and serves as a hub of student activity.
Technology-enhanced classrooms, 30 laboratories
Students connect with resources in academic
featuring cutting-edge equipment, and collaborative research space prepare students for 21st-century careers. The building has received LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification.
departments and the Center for Student Engagement, including the offices of Career Development and Internships, University Ministries, International Student Services, and Student Success.
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CHICAGO: Your city, your options At North Park University, Chicago is our classroom, and we take full advantage of the cultural, academic, and professional resources right in our backyard. Studying on a Chicago campus—yes, really in the city— offers many unique advantages, and you’ll experience the city through coursework and field learning, career and internship opportunities, volunteering and service work, and culture and entertainment.
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Located in one of the most diverse zip codes in the country, we serve and learn from the community around us. We experience our neighborhood and city in ways that build important connections to the diverse people of Chicago whose roots extend around the globe.
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Athletics North Park is a member of Division III of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW). The CCIW is recognized as the premier private college conference in the NCAA’s Division III, with 46 national championships. North Park teams regularly produce All-American and All-Conference athletes and compete in post-season play. Students can access a full range of top-quality athletic facilities on campus, including Helwig Recreation Center, Holmgren Athletic Complex, and athletic training resources. Intercollegiate sports
Baseball M Soccer M/W Basketball M/W Softball W Cross Country M/W Tennis W Football M Track & Field M/W Golf M/W Volleyball W Rowing W Club sports
Cheerleading M/W Dance Team M/W Rowing M Ultimate Frisbee M/W Volleyball M M = men 14 | North Park University
W = women
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The ARTS
On campus and throughout Chicago, North Park students have extensive opportunities to discover or enhance their creative talents. You’ll benefit from learning from faculty who are working professionals in the city, and you don’t have to declare a major in the arts to get involved in music, theatre, or art programs.
Music
From orchestral to choral, Gospel to opera, chamber to jazz, School of Music ensembles feature student performers on campus and around the city, and many tour domestically and internationally. Theatre
Students receive hands-on training in acting and production skills from University performances and partnerships with Chicago’s prestigious and varied theatre companies. Visual
The University’s connection to Chicago’s world-class art scene allows students to exhibit a wide range of work in the campus gallery and participate in juried shows in the city.
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Rooted in the tradition of the Evangelical Covenant Church, we nurture Christian faith while welcoming students from all traditions. By integrating faith with learning, we will challenge you to ask life’s big questions and prepare you to lead a life of significance and service.
Grow YOUR FAITH University Ministries sponsors a wide range of activities including campus worship, Urban Outreach volunteer opportunities, racial reconciliation experiences, and Global Partnerships mission and service trips.
North Park is home to students from a variety of faith backgrounds. Evangelical Covenant Church* Other Protestant denominations Catholic Other or no faith tradition reported Orthodox Muslim Jewish
15% 35% 24% 20% 3% 2% 1%
*Sponsoring denomination
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Campus housing
Living on North Park’s campus offers a close-knit residential experience in the heart of Chicago. We see that students who live on campus are more successful academically, more involved in the University community, and better able to take full advantage of campus resources. Front-desk staff are available around the clock to provide security and greet visitors.
Find your COMMUNITY
After two years in our residence halls, many students choose to live in one of nearly 90 University-owned apartments and houses in our neighborhood. www.northpark.edu/residence-life
Get involved
Whether commuting or living on campus, the best way to take advantage of all North Park has to offer is to get involved with our many different clubs and groups. Our community of students is led by the Student Government Association (SGA). Academic
Cultural
ROTC
Art Club Athletic Training Student Association Biblical & Theological Student Organization (BTSO) Business Club Chemistry Club English Club French Club German Club History Club Math Club Minority Student Association of Medical & Physical Sciences (MSAMPS) National Association for Music Education (NAME) Nonprofit Leadership Club Physics Club Psychology Club Student Nurses Association Student Publications TriBeta (Biology)
African Student Club (ASC) African American Student Association (AASA) Eastern Asian Student Association (EAS) Latin American Student Association (LASO) Middle Eastern Student Association (MESA) Q&A Club South Asian Student Association (SASA) Scandinavian Student Association (SSA)
Army program
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Music Chamber Ensembles Chamber Singers Concert Band Gospel Choir Jazz Combo Jazz Ensemble Opera University Choir University Orchestra Vocal Jazz Ensemble Women’s Chorale Worship Teams
Social Brunch Club Green Team Intramural sports Resident Men’s Association (RMA) Resident Women’s Association (RWA) Step Team Stitch & Chatter Veterans Club
University Ministries Campus worship Global Partnerships North Park Justice League Urban Outreach
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At North Park University, we’re dedicated to offering you an outstanding value for a private college education of academic quality and national reputation in the world-class city of Chicago. Our long-term commitment to keeping college affordable is part of who we are. According to the College Board, our tuition and fees are $9,500 below the national average for private, four-year colleges and universities. What other schools may appear to offer in financial aid, we account for in reduced upfront tuition.
Your FUTURE Get is POSSIBLE STARTED Tuition 2015–2016
$25,740
Room & Board
$8,580
Total $34,320 Recognizing your achievement
North Park recognizes students’ academic achievements and exceptional abilities through merit- and talent-based scholarships that do not need to be repaid. Some students may qualify for up to $20,000 per year in scholarships.
Matching your needs
More than 95 percent of students receive some form of financial assistance, which may include grants, campus jobs, and student and parent loans. Grants are need-based awards funded by the federal government, state, or North Park University. We will work with you to review a range of financial tools and resources, including the University’s payment plan, which helps many families manage yearly costs. www.northpark.edu/financialaid
Important dates
1 Apply
• October 1 Admissions decisions begin to be issued
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Determine your cost
• February 1 File your FAFSA for the best financial aid options
North Park University admits students on a rolling basis. Complete and submit an application to North Park:
File your FAFSA and use our Net Price Calculator to see a basic estimate of the annual costs you can expect:
www.northpark.edu/howtoapply
www.northpark.edu/calculator
• April–May 1 Accept a financial aid package and make your tuition deposit to register for classes
• Official high school transcripts
Required application materials:
• ACT or SAT test scores • Academic reference (use our online form) • Personal essay (use our online form)
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Deposit and register
Your tuition deposit confirms your intention to enroll at North Park, and allows you to register for classes and make housing decisions: www.northpark.edu/nextsteps
• $40 application fee
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Visit
The best way to find out if North Park is the right fit for you is to visit our campus:
To learn more and plan your campus visit: www.northpark.edu/visit (800) 888-6728 or (773) 244-5500
• Schedule a visit for nearly any weekday and most Saturdays • Plan an overnight visit, available Sunday through Thursday evenings during the school year Comparison data provided by the College Board: http://trends.collegeboard.org
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