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Y CHOOSING TO ENROLL AT PUGET SOUND, you are embarking on a fouryear journey that will result in benefits that last a lifetime. You’ll be part of a community of 2,400 open-minded, creative, and passionate students. You’ll learn in small, collaborative classrooms, labs, and research teams led by highly accomplished professors who will partner with you in pursuit of your goals. Through internships, field research, community service projects, and studying abroad, you’ll combine your campus learning with hands-on adventures to develop a robust understanding of the world around you. You’ll hone your approach to expression and inquiry, and be inspired to ask big questions and solve big problems. A launch pad for adventurers and an incubator for entrepreneurs, Puget Sound offers access to one-of-a-kind resources in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. As a Logger, you’ll reap the benefits of a diverse network of successful alumni; a coastal and mountainous backyard that doubles as a living laboratory for research; and cutting-edge corporations, nonprofits, and startups that regularly tap Puget Sound graduates for new ideas and energy. College is one of the most important investments you will ever make. The cost of attendance reflects the value of the opportunity and the quality of the experience. At Puget Sound, you’ll be challenged and supported as you chart your course for a fulfilling and successful future. Our motto is To the Heights, and we’re confident that’s where you’re headed.
Academics Puget Sound is a classic liberal arts college that’s built for the future. Our rigorous academic programs are rooted in an innovative core curriculum that exposes students to major fields of study; is designed with an interdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning; and focuses on applying coursework through research, civic engagement, and international experience. The result is a flexible, forward-looking education with immediate practical utility and versatility for industries and careers that may not yet exist. Students develop skills in effective communication, problemsolving, leadership, and collaboration that are highly valued by employers, as well as a foundation for a lifetime of learning.
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50+ areas of study, including innovative programs like international political economy, neuroscience, bioethics, and environmental policy and decision making. Flexibility to double major and/or minor. One of the only liberal arts colleges in the country with both a renowned School of Music and a School of Business and Leadership. 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio with an average class size of 17 and no graduate teaching assistants. Highly-accessible professors who become mentors and advisors.
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Every student has a dedicated faculty advisor, as well as access to pre-law and health professions advising. The Center for Writing, Learning, and Teaching offers services including writing advising, subject tutors, language partners, and academic consultants. Peer advisors are available to assist students in transitioning to college, academic planning, and introducing students to other academic support services. Counseling, Health, and Wellness Services provides medical care and mental health services and referrals.
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Over 100 study abroad options in 40+ countries. More than half of students engage in at least one internship—many sponsored by Puget Sound alumni. Nearly all students engage in community service. Puget Sound offers many opportunities for students to engage in research and travel, for which funding is available.
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Location The third-largest city in Washington, Tacoma is home to a bustling port; a vibrant arts scene; and a diverse, welcoming population. We have one of the largest urban parks in the country and an impressive museum district. We’re located just south of Seattle, midway between Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, British Columbia, in the heart of the tech corridor. Public transportation options include buses, commuter rail, light rail, and ferries. In less than two hours, you can be in two ski areas, two national parks, and many wilderness areas.
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Preparation for Careers and Graduate School Propelled by a strong academic foundation, seasoned by challenging and rewarding engagement, and encouraged by supportive mentors, Puget Sound students graduate thoroughly prepared to begin their careers, thrive in graduate school, or embark on their next adventure. Graduate schools, tech startups, global corporations, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and businesses of all kinds are all looking for bright people who can think critically and creatively, work collaboratively, express themselves clearly and persuasively, and solve complex problems. Our students are ready to excel at whatever their next chapters have in store. ADVISING AND SUPPORT oo
Our Career and Employment Services office offers individual consultations and organizes workshops, career fairs, road trips, and a global alumni network with thousands of Puget Sound graduates.
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Puget Sound’s network of more than 40,000 Logger alumni is active in mentoring and offering internships, job shadowing, and first jobs.
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Workshops, events, and networking opportunities from Health Professions Advising and Pre-Law Advising help students prepare to apply to post-graduate programs.
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93 percent* of the Class of 2018 were employed, continuing their education, or engaged in public service within seven months of graduation. * According to a 74 percent knowledge rate
A SAMPLING OF WHERE OUR GRADS WORK:
A SAMPLING OF WHERE OUR GRADS CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION: Boston College Columbia University Cornell University Georgetown University Harvard University Johns Hopkins University New York University Oxford University Stanford University Univ. of California, Los Angeles Univ. of California, Berkeley The University of Chicago University of Washington Washington Univ. in St. Louis Yale University
Amazon AmeriCorps The Boeing Company Credit Suisse Facebook Google JP Morgan Chase Kaiser Permanente Microsoft Nike Nordstrom NPR Peace Corps Starbucks SurveyMonkey Tacoma Public Schools Teach for America WorkDay Yelp
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Student government supports more than 100 clubs and organizations, including a campus newspaper and radio station.
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Students can join one of five sororities or four fraternities.
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Puget Sound offers 23 NCAA Division III men’s and women’s athletic teams.
Financial Aid and Scholarships We make major investments in our students, and value our partnership with families in developing financial solutions that help make a Puget Sound education a reality. Our financial aid program reflects our longstanding commitment to making sure that bright, promising students from every walk of life can take advantage of Puget Sound. Every year, we offer some form of financial aid to more than 90 percent of our students. All incoming undergraduates are considered for our renewable academic merit scholarships, which range from $13,000 to $25,000. In addition to scholarships and need-based aid, there are also other options to assist in financing your education: oo
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Puget Sound offers payment plans which allow you to spread your education expenses over the course of a semester. Parents (and stepparents) of dependent undergraduate students attending school at least half time are eligible to apply for a Federal PLUS loan. Borrowers must be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens.
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Private or outside scholarships may help you with your college expenses. You can access links to a number of outside scholarship resources on our website.
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Puget Sound also offers need-based student employment opportunities that provide students with the chance to earn money while gaining valuable work experience.
Student Financial Services is available for consultations and to answer any questions you may have. For the most current information, and for more details, visit pugetsound.edu/sfs.
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Be a Logger. To accept your offer of admission—to be a Logger—is to say yes. Yes to a singular opportunity for a transformative, one-of-a-kind education. Yes to a commitment to be part of admission@pugetsound.edu 253.879.3211 @univpugetsound #PugetSoundBound #LoggerUp #ToTheHeights
a community where you will be inspired and challenged to try new things and follow your dreams. Yes to not knowing what the future will hold, but knowing you will be prepared to take on what lies ahead.
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