North Park University Viewbook

The mission of North Park University, as the University of the Evangelical Covenant Church, is to prepare students for lives of significance and service through education in the liberal arts, professional studies, and theology.

NORTH PARK AT

2,803 STUDENTS ENROLLED

A GLANCE

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STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

DESIGNATED A HISPANIC-SERVING INSTITUTION (HSI) BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

70+ MAJORS, MINORS, AND PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

15:1

STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

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13,970 COMMUNITY MEMBERS SERVED

OVER 50% OF OUR STUDENTS ARE PEOPLE OF COLOR

FOUNDED BY SWEDISH IMMIGRANTS IN 1891

WE ARE: CHRISTIAN,

North Park is the University of the Evangelical Covenant Church. Founded in 1891 by Swedish Christian immigrants, it continues to embody Covenant values and affirmations. Accordingly, we foster respectful discussion and engagement among people of all beliefs.

77% CHRISTIAN

23% OTHER FAITHS

UNIVERSITY MINISTRIES (UMIN)

UMIN provides an authentic spiritual community and rich opportunities to put your faith into practice. North Parkers are encouraged to grow their faith via CollegeLife—our Sunday evening gatherings—weekly Wednesday Chapel services, and global partnerships that offer chances to explore Christianity in different parts of the world. Chicago provides countless opportunities for students to serve, seek justice, and spread God’s love.

One of the reasons I chose to attend North Park was for its commitment to being a space of religious diversity. I appreciate the opportunity to be part of a Christian community where I am in a space safe and loving enough to be able to share and respect different ideas.

CRUX: NORTH PARK’S FIRST-YEAR DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAM

Incoming students interested in growing their faith while journeying together with like-minded students often choose North Park’s Crux program. During this first, formative year at North Park, students in Crux explore what it means to be a Christian through an immersive experience that includes daily devotionals, service projects, mentoring alongside seminary students, and exploring Chicago.

www.northpark.edu/faith

AMYLYNN NELSON ‘20 CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION STUDIES MAJOR

CITY-CENTERED,

We engage Chicago as a dynamic place of learning and service. We see Chicago as our neighborhood and all of Chicago as our classroom—it’s a doorway to fantastic opportunity.

I always wanted to live in a more progressive part of America. So for me, that ended up being Chicago. North Park does seem to be more open, inclusive, and conscious of the way that it treats people who aren’t part of the majority.

CATALYST

This is North Park’s Chicago-based curriculum. Catalyst courses are regular credit-bearing courses in which you spend at least two Wednesday afternoons per semester learning outside the classroom and exploring the city during faculty-guided group excursions. You’ll engage with the city through applied academics, serving, and learning from the diverse people of Chicago. All Chicagoans are our teachers.

33rd Ward Alderwoman Rossana RodriguezSanchez and 40th Ward Alderman Andre Vasquez speak to students at “Latinx Leadership in Chicago,” a Catalyst event.

FRANK ROBERTS C’18 BA IN ENGLISH

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INTERCULTURAL.

North Park embraces and values all people and celebrates the global cultural tapestry that is reflected on our campus. We work to ensure the success of all our students, regardless of race, ethnicity, or religious belief.

THE OFFICE OF DIVERSITY AND INTERCULTURAL LIFE

Our Office of Diversity, located in Sohlberg Hall, is a welcoming space where students can come to study, enjoy a snack, or hang out with other students. It is a safe space for the entire community.

DIVERSITY ASSOCIATIONS

As part of our mission to encourage greater integration of in-class and out-of-class student life, we invite you to get involved with one or more of these student groups:

Black Student Union, East Asian Student Association, Latin American Student Association, Middle Eastern Student Association, Pacific Cultural Association, Queers and Allies, Rising DREAMERS United, Scandinavian Student Association, South Asian Student Association

I love North Park’s commitment to being intercultural. Growing up multi-racial and multi-cultural has always made me curious about others, to learn more about their ethnicity and culture.

ALISHA PANTHIER ’20, BS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE

AN OASIS IN THE CITY

Caroline Hall

Our Campus

Living on campus has its benefits. You’re better able to take full advantage of campus and academic resources. With around-the-clock security, it’s a safe and welcoming place. North Park’s campus is full of life, with many resources and organizations that make campus life productive, fun, smooth-running, and secure.

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CAMPUS APARTMENTS AND HOUSES

3 RESIDENCE HALLS

GET INVOLVED

Our clubs run the gamut from academic to musical, cultural, and just plain social. Chemistry Club; the East Asian, Latin American and Middle Eastern Student Associations; Gospel, Chamber, and Jazz ensembles; and Intramural sports, Student Radio, and ROTC are just some of our offerings.

We are far away from home, but we have created a home here; we’re not a club, we’re a family.

RAKIIBA VA’ALELE, ONE OF THE FOUNDERS OF NORTH PARK’S PACIFIC CULTURAL ASSOCIATION

Near the Compass, the heart of campus.

Residence Halls

ANDERSON

Home to many first-years and sophomores, Anderson is an all-female residence hall that boasts a strong sense of camaraderie.

4. The view outside Anderson.

6. One of Anderson’s cozy singles.

BURGH HALL

A co-ed residence hall, with men and women separated by floor, Burgh is known for being vibrant and social. It’s the residence of choice for student athletes.

3. Students socializing

5. Burgh students bond over pajama parties.

OHLSON HOUSE

This residence is eclectic and warm. Home to students with diverse interests and majors, everyone can find “their people” here.

2. The front entrance of Ohlson House

APARTMENT HOUSING

A wide variety of on-campus apartment housing is available to juniors and seniors.

1. Apartments offer space for quiet studying.

7. Sleeping spaces vary from houses to apartments.

Our Neighborhood

60625: It’s one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the United States. It’s also our neighborhood, filled with vibrant culture and some of the most delicious food in the city. Grab a friend and go explore.

THE CTA

It’s the easiest way to get around. Take out your U-Pass transit card and hop on any of the 8 different train lines and more than 200 bus routes. We’re only 4 blocks from the ‘L’ train to downtown.

ALBANY PARK

CHICAGO

1. The North Branch of the Chicago River winds through our campus, lending a welcome slice of nature to those seeking an urban retreat. For the adventurous, kayak and canoe rentals are available nearby.

2. The North Park and Albany Park neighborhoods are home to many ethnic restaurants featuring Mexican, Middle Eastern, and, of course, Swedish fare. Tre Kronor, a North Park fixture for decades, offers the type of Swedish cuisine favored by North Park’s founders. It also offers outdoor seating in its tranquil garden.

3. Rent a Divvy bike from in front of Hamming Hall for another way to get around Chicago.

4. The Sweden Shop is another nod to North Park’s Swedish heritage, and features charming imports from Scandinavia. Stop by for cards, clogs, and Swedish Fish.

5. In warmer months, you can find local vendors selling freshly prepared food on the streets of Albany Park.

RIGOROUS ACADEMICS

Maybe you know exactly what you want to study, to do, to be. Maybe you’re still searching. Wherever you are, we’re here to help you find your way. North Park is ranked among the Best Midwest Universities (U.S. News & World Report). You’ll study in state-of-the-art facilities alongside notable faculty with highly acclaimed academic credentials.

Majors, Pre-Professional Programs, and Schools

Our core liberal arts curriculum enables you to explore your interests and find your passions throughout your undergraduate years at North Park. This unique liberal arts curriculum prepares you for success in any line of work.

MAJORS

Advertising (BA, BS)

Art (BA)

Fine Arts

Graphic Design

Biblical and Theological Studies (BA)

Biology (BA, BS)

Biochemistry (BA, BS)

Biomedical Sciences (BA, BS)

Business (BA, BS)

Accounting

Finance

Management

Marketing

Sport Management

Chemistry (BA, BS)

Christian Ministries Studies (BA)

Communication Studies (BA)

Conflict Transformation Studies (BA)

Criminal Justice (BA)

Elementary Education (BA)

Engineering (BA)

English (BA)

Creative Writing

Literature

Exercise Science (BS)

Kinesiology

Pre-Athletic Training*

History (BA)

Mathematics (BA, BS)

Mechanical Engineering (BS)

Middle Grades Education (BA)

Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (BA, BS)

Music (BA)

Arts Administration

Composition

General Studies

Jazz Studies (Instrumental)

Performance

Music Education (BME)

Instrumental

Voice or Piano

Nonprofit Management (BA, BS)

Nursing (BSN)

Philosophy (BA)

Physical Education (BA, BS)

Politics and Government (BA)

Psychology (BA, BS)

Senior High Education (BA, BS)

Second major only

Sociology (BA)

Spanish (BA)

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

Art Therapy

Dentistry

Law

Medicine

Occupational Therapy

Optometry

Pharmacy

Physical Therapy

Veterinary Science

Plus 19 Master’s, 2 Post-Master’s, and 2 Doctoral Programs.

COLLEGES & SCHOOLS

College of Arts and Sciences

School of Professional Studies

School of Business and Nonprofit Management

School of Education

School of Music, Art, and Theatre

School of Nursing and Health Sciences

North Park Theological Seminary

*Pathway for the 3+2 accelerated master degree in athletic training (MSAT)

ARTS AND SCIENCES COLLEGE OF

Our Chicago-based campus is a nexus where students can learn, study, and relax. With access to Chicago’s world-class facilities and experiences, and our innovative Catalyst program, you’ll have a fantastic combination of campus and city learning.

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STEM MAJORS

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PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

STEM: A CAREER WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL

The need for science, engineering, nursing, and health professionals is rapidly increasing. At North Park, you’ll receive a well-rounded education built around small classes that prepare you to lead in a variety of careers.

North Park has a cadaver lab, with two cadavers, that you can work on even as an underclassman. That’s not an opportunity most undergrad students don’t get, let alone first-and second-year students!

ELIANNA DASH C’22 BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES AND BUSINESS PRE-MEDICINE TRACK

THE JOHNSON CENTER FOR SCIENCE AND COMMUNITY LIFE

Acquire new skills in the state-of-the-art Johnson Center for Science and Community Life. Join faculty in the cadaver lab to study human anatomy or in the woods to collect ticks for Lyme disease research; travel to the Bahamas for hands-on study of marine biology or stay on campus and explore the laser lab, or synthesize new molecules.

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SMART LABORATORIES

EDUCATION SCHOOL OF

North Park’s renowned School of Education has been producing some of the area’s most highly sought-after teachers for decades. Professors with experience, compassion, and connections throughout the country mean you are getting an education unlike any other.

LEARN HANDS-ON FROM EXPERIENCED TEACHERS!

Students complete four clinical experiences while in the School of Education. During these clinicals, students benefit from being mentored by experienced teachers in a variety of educational environments: public, private, city, and suburban schools.

We are far away from home, but we have created a home here; we’re not a club, we’re a family.

As an education major, I’ve learned the most from my clinical experiences working in the Chicago Public Schools. This has provided me with hands-on experience while working alongside professionals. As I approach my professional career, I am driven by North Park’s fundamental values and leading a life of service.

WOODROW COREY C’21 SECONDARY EDUCATION AND HISTORY MAJOR

WHERE STUDENTS AND ALUMNI WORK

F Disney II Magnet—Chicago, IL

F Evergreen High School—Seattle, WA

F Otter Creek Elementary—Elgin, IL

F Glenbrook South—Glenview, IL

F Scammon Elementary —Chicago, IL

F School of Saints Faith, Hope, and Charity —Winnetka, IL

NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOOL OF

Our caring and committed faculty lead by example in the classroom and in clinical practice through programs with a values-centered, evidence-based approach to education. A renowned nursing program with a 50-year legacy of care.

EMPLOYMENT RATE AFTER GRADUATION FOR NURSING

100%

STEM: A CAREER WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL

The need for science, engineering, nursing, and health professionals is rapidly increasing. At North Park, you’ll receive a well-rounded education built around small classes that prepare you to lead in a variety of careers.

I chose NPU because of its well-known nursing program, the beautiful campus, and the overall high quality of the university. The Ethics in Health Care was definitely my favorite class. As soon as I graduate, I will start work as a critical care nurse in downtown Chicago. North Park prepared me for that.

DANA YIM C’20 BS IN NURSING

WHERE STUDENTS & ALUMNI WORK

F Northwest Community Hospital

F Swedish Hospital

F Northwestern Memorial Hospital

F NorthShore University HealthSystem

F Advocate Health Care Hospitals

F Alliance Home Healthcare

BUSINESS AND NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT SCHOOL OF

SBNM’s professors have real-world experience in some of Chicago’s top businesses and non-profits. Let them share their knowledge with you in small classes that invite discussion, debate, and interconnection.

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE

Networking events, guest lectures, and international travel are all a part of your SBNM education.

After a 17-year postgraduate career in investment banking, I was drawn to the opportunity to join the exceptional SBNM faculty on a full-time basis as a professional track faculty member— bringing my experience into the classroom. My heart is particularly drawn to creative economic development in under-resourced areas within the city of Chicago. What a gift it is to serve here.

PAUL HAWKINSON C’92, FORMER INVESTMENT BANKER & CURRENT ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF FINANCE AND STRATEGY, SBNM

WHERE STUDENTS & ALUMNI WORK

F Allstate

F American Medical Association Foundation

F Catholic Relief Services

F Chicago Board of Trade

F Girl Scouts of America

F Grainger

F JPMorgan Chase

F Motorola

F The Northern Trust Company

F Pfizer

F PricewaterhouseCoopers

F Sinai Health System

F The Tribune Company

F United Airlines

F U.S. Cellular

F US Department of Veteran Affairs

F University of Chicago Booth

School of Business

MUSIC, ART, AND THEATRE SCHOOL OF

Chicago is brimming with talent from iconic theatre productions and venues, to world-renowned museums and a thriving classical and contemporary music scene. North Park faculty are immersed in this world, and students have easy access to it.

HANSON HALL

Our newly updated music facility—with climate control and acoustical treatment in all rooms—gives you ample space and modern resources for practice and performance.

The Certificate in Music for Social Change and Human Values, the only undergraduate program of its kind in the nation. The professors have helped me to connect with wide-branching networks of educators and nonprofit organizations interested in music as a medium for social change. Being with active professionals, has broadened my perspectives of possible paths in music.

We are far away from home, but we have created a home here; we’re not a club, we’re a family.

MI RAN CHOI C’20, BM IN CELLO PERFORMANCE; CERTIFICATE IN MUSIC FOR SOCIAL CHANGE AND HUMAN VALUES

The Carlson Tower Gallery is dedicated to exhibitions of NPU art students, art faculty, currently active art alumni, and professional artists.

Each spring, the School of Music, Art, and Theatre alternates between staging a full opera production and opera scenes.

SPRING OPERA

CARLSON GALLERY

A COMMITMENT

TO SERVE

At North Park, we are a part of a broader community. We encourage students to enrich their lives and those of our neighbors by serving others.

GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS

Whether you serve alongside local partners right here in local disaster relief zones, or as distant as the Zulu hills of South Africa, your eyes are sure to be opened and your heart ignited with the things closest to God’s heart.

URBAN OUTREACH

From North Park Service Days, to tutoring local students, to International Justice Mission (an anti-human trafficking group), and more, we offer a wide array of ways to get involved and make a difference in the world.

What excites me about my field is the way it has the ability to improve the health and well-being of people everywhere, and lead to radical positive change in the way our communities interact with nature, the nonhuman life. My most memorable learning experience was when I went as a part of a North Park group to the Standing Rock protests in North Dakota. I was able to not just learn in a classroom but participate in a community of people passionate about environmental justice and stand up for my convictions.

REBECCA CONNER C‘20, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY MAJOR

GRADUATE

SUCCESS

North Park grads end up at top-tier companies, non-profits, and other organizations throughout the Chicago area and the world.

TERRANCE SMITH C’15 Director of Music & Arts Oakdale Covenant Church

RACHAEL GRECO C’17 2017 Fulbright Scholar Associate Product Manager, Morningstar, Inc.

DR. JUAN RODRIGUEZ C’12 General Surgery Carle Foundation Hospital

JOANNA (ERICSON) KANAKIS C’06 Director of Enterprise Sales Halo Investing, Inc.

AUSTIN CHANNING BROWN C’06 Author, Speaker, Media Producer New York Times Bestseller, I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness

KENNY GARCIA C’13 Assistant Vice President, Law Firm Group Citi Private Bank

AT A GLANCE

When you think of a career development office, you may imagine a place you turn to when graduation is approaching and you’re thinking about entering the workforce. North Park University’s Career Development Office takes a different, more innovative approach: we’re with you from your first day on campus throughout the lifetime of your work future. Our aim is to see every student and develop a four-year plan incorporating everything from career interests to academic courses, internships, volunteer opportunities and a variety of other experiences to help students become great employees.

NOTABLE INTERNSHIPS SITES INCLUDE:

F American Greetings

F Children’s Advocacy Center

F Children’s Research Triangle

F Cook County State’s

F Attorney Investigation Bureau

F Evangelical Covenant Church

F ICM Properties

F Morningstar, Inc.

F Northwest Medical Foundation

F Primera Engineers

F Senator Dick Durbin’s Office

F Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

F Swedish Hospital

F WGN

F World Relief

F WTTW/WFMT

F YMCA of the USA www.northpark.edu/outcomes

F National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

CHICAGO:A CITY THAT CREATES A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY

SOMMAR (JOHNSON) OTFINOSKI C’13 G’20 ICU Nurse Swedish Hospital

JON WHITE C’04 5th and 6th Grade ELA Teacher Pritzker Elementary School, Chicago Public Schools

BEN POOR C’14 Attorney Office of Chief Counsel Internal Revenue Service

GAME ON

Athletics

Building community is a team sport. Between our 19 varsity sports, popular intramurals, and club sports, Vikings are here to play.

19 VARSITY SPORTS

9 INTRAMURAL SPORTS

450+ STUDENT-ATHLETES ON CAMPUS

North Park has multiple varsity sports, including competitive Esports, which will start in 2023.

I’ve run track and field since I was about 10 years old. An organization in Norway recruited me to North Park. I was told that it was a great, small university in a big city. That was exactly what I was looking for. North Park has a great athletics program and that was also one of the many reasons why I chose this school.

ELISE RUUD C‘20, BS IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

www.northpark.edu/athletics

COED SPORTS Esports

MEN’S SPORTS Baseball Basketball

Cross Country Football Golf Soccer Track and Field Volleyball

WOMEN’S SPORTS Basketball

Cross Country Golf Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field Volleyball

STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES

Helwig Recreation Center

Holmgren Athletic Complex

River Park Tennis Courts Track and Running Facilities

1. The view above Hedstrand Field at the Holmgren Athletic Complex.

2. The climbing wall at Helwig.

3. The Women’s Basketball team competes at home.

4. Our gymnasium.

5. Working out at the Helwig Recreation Center.

Financial Aid

We’re committed to keeping college affordable. We know the cost of your college education is an important factor in your decision. It matters to us, too. According to the College Board, our tuition and fees are consistently several thousand dollars below the national average for private four-year colleges and universities.

98% OF STUDENTS RECEIVED FINANCIAL AID

TUITION (2023-2024): $34,685

HOUSING AND FOOD: $10,765

ESTIMATE YOUR COST AND AID:

www.northpark.edu/ calculator

40% OF STUDENTS RECEIVED A PELL GRANT

Visit Us

Want to find out if North Park is a good fit? The best way is to visit campus and meet our people. We’re excited to show you our beautiful campus on the north side of Chicago. North Park offers you the best of both worlds: a serene, park-like campus in the heart of a diverse Chicago neighborhood.

SPECIAL VISIT EVENTS

We host a variety of on-campus visit events throughout the year to give you every opportunity to get to know North Park.

IN-PERSON VISITS

Schedule a personalized on-campus visit just for you. Your visit will include an admissions presentation, a meeting with your admissions counselor, and a campus tour.

ACRES ALONG THE NORTH BRANCH OF THE CHICAGO RIVER

Next Steps

We want to help you make a smooth transition to university life, and answer all your questions. The list below which will help guide you through the next steps of your transition, so you can get a smooth start to your first semester as a Viking. Don’t hesitate to talk to your recruiter if anything is confusing or you need more information about a step.

IMPORTANT DATES

SEPTEMBER

Apply to North Park

OCTOBER

File FAFSA

NOVEMBER–MAY

Financial aid awarded. Accept a financial aid package and make your tuition deposit to register for classes.

MAY–JUNE

Reserve your spot by paying your tuition deposit. This confirms your intention to enroll at North Park and allows you to register for classes and make housing decisions.

JULY

Tuition bill for the first semester sent to you. Your firstsemester payments or approval of payment plan is due.

AUGUST

Opening-week orientation for new students. You’ll get your bearings on how the campus works, meet new people, and take care of final details.

READY TO JOIN US? APPLY ONLINE: www.northpark.edu/apply

WHAT YOU NEED:

F Official high school transcripts

F ACT or SAT test scores (Optional)

F Academic reference

F Personal essay

FILE YOUR FAFSA: fafsa.gov

ACCEPT YOUR OFFER OF ADMISSION! www.northpark.edu/deposit