MAJORS Anthropology Art Art History Biology Business Administration Chemistry Chemistry-Biology Communication Computer Science Economics Educational Studies Exercise Science French Foreign Languages German Global Studies History Latin American Area Studies Mathematics Music Philosophy Physics Politics & Government Psychobiology Psychology Religion Sociology-Anthropology Spanish Studio Art Theatre
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Chiropractic Medicine Dentistry Engineering Forestry Journalism Law and Government Library and Information Science Medical Technology Medicine Ministry Nursing and Allied Heath Sciences Optometry Pharmacy Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Veterinary Medicine
UNIQUE PROGRAMS Army ROTC Communication and Civic Advocacy Leadership Studies Museum Studies National Security Sports Medicine/Athletic Training Women’s Studies
CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS Education Certification Early Childhood Elementary Elementary/Middle School Secondary Secondary/Middle Music K-12 Physical Education K-12
“I found I could do more here than I could at a much larger school.”
Together with the other members of our tightly-knit learning community, at Ripon you’ll learn more deeply, live more fully and achieve more success. You’ll be surprised to discover that here you have more opportunities — to be involved, to lead, to speak out, to make a difference, to explore new interests — than you would at a college 10 times our size. Through collaborative learning, group living, teamwork and networking, you’ll tap into the power of a community where we all work together to ensure your success — at Ripon and beyond.
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Originally a communication major, never thought science was her forté, but she was so inspired by an introductory biology course her first year that biology is now her major. Ripon encourages exploration; approximately 25% of our entering students haven’t yet decided on a major.
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Matt Stensberg is a biology major with a chemistry minor who says his writing has improved “leaps and bounds� at Ripon.
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Brittany Dick appreciates the opportunities she’s had to explore varied interests by double majoring in psychology and anthropology and minoring in Spanish, all while competing on the varisty track and field and cross country teams. About four out of 10 Ripon students graduate with double or triple majors.
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“Students come to us with ideas for independent projects and pursuits and say ‘I’d like to do this. Can you help?’ And we do.” Ripon’s faculty and staff team
to provide students with
With our student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1, you know you’ll have close relationships with all your professors. “Faculty offices are part of the regular traffic flow of every academic building – and our doors are always open,” says biology professor Skip Wittler. Our faculty are more than mentors and teachers when it comes to conducting research with students. Students and faculty work side-by-side as a team. As Communicating Plus director Deano Pape puts it, “Faculty don’t ‘assist’ students, they truly collaborate with them, they learn together, and, as a result, students really master the material.” Annually, about 80 Ripon students independently explore special areas of academic interest with individual faculty guidance. Most academic departments offer credit-bearing internships and many more are available through our Career Development Office, which makes at least one internship an integral part of your four-year plan.
American National Bank (credit analysis, marketing, management) American Players Theatre, Spring Green, Wisconsin CBS affiliates, Milwaukee and Chicago (news departments) Children’s Theatre Program, Smithsonian Institution Gang Resistance Education and Training (youth worker) Independent record producer, Green Bay, Wisconsin (entrepreneurship) George Michael’s Sports Machine, NBC (sports news writing) Pierce Manufacturing (accounting) Southwest Airlines, Chicago and San Antonio (marketing) Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (marketing and promotions)
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U.S. Off-campus Study Programs Business, Entrepreneurship and Society (Chicago) Chicago Arts Program: Internships, Seminars, Workshops Fisk-Ripon Exchange Program Marine Biology Laboratory at the Sea Education Association Laboratory at Woods Hole Newberry Seminar in the Humanities Oak Ridge Science Semester ROTC Leaders Training Course Urban Studies (Chicago) Washington D.C. Semester
Photo by Jason Jahn taken during semester in Russia.
Off-campus Programs Abroad Botswana: Culture and Society in Africa Budapest Costa Rica Studies in Latin American Culture and Society Tropical Field Research Cross-Cultural Study Center Alicante, Spain Cordova, Argentina Florence Program France and Spain Germany: Bonn Program Global Studies Program in Turkey
Josh LeGreve participated in the Toldeo, Spain, program.
Global Teaching Program India Studies Japan Study London and Florence: Arts in Context Nanjing, China Scotland: University of St. Andrews St. Petersburg, Russia Swansea Program (Wales) Tanzania: Studies in Human Evolution and Ecology University of Wales in Bangor
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GRO- UP DYN- AMICS “You know everyone and you’re welcome everywhere.” So many dynamic groups doing so many different things – together they make Ripon a more exciting place to be.
Constantly changing. The list of student clubs and organizations is ever-changing, reflecting our students’ ever-changing interests. Flying Hands, the sign language club, is a very recent addition, while some of our Greek organizations have celebrated their centennials. Centered on respect. How
“Although I’m from Washington, D.C., it wasn’t until I came to Ripon that I had the chance to really get to know someone from another country.” Matt Bush says that “back East, it’s more fast-paced and people just aren’t as sociable – they don’t take the time to talk.” His first year at Ripon, he was elected treasurer of the Student Senate and wrote an opinion column for College Days, as well as playing the trumpet in several performing groups.
many colleges have a Task Force for Respect? That every semester awards a Voices of Respect award to a campus organization? The most recent award went to the Ripon chapter of Amnesty International for a panel discussion on violence against women.
Active and involved. Every day at Ripon is packed with a host of activities that include: Concerts – We have eight vocal and instrumental groups that perform regularly on campus, as well as many individual student and faculty recitals. The Caestecker Fine Arts Series and the Chamber Music at Ripon Series annually bring nationally renowned performers to the Ripon campus. CIA Guest speakers – Former World-class, record-breaking adventurer Steve director James Woolsey spoke at the Fossett was a featured speaker inauguration of Ripon’s nationalfor our 2006minor Commencement security in 2008. Ceremony.
Plays – Two major productions annually, plus a series of student-directed one-acts. (A scene from the theatre department’s 2005 spring production was selected for a showcase performance at the Region III Kennedy Center/ American College Theatre Festival.) Films – A recent Ripon Film Festival (an annual showcase for independent films from around the country) included the premiere of Impulse, a feature-length horror film written, directed by and starring student Paul Neuberger.
“I’M TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE TO HISPANIC ADULTS IN THE RIPON AREA.
I LIK- E SHAR- ING KNO- WLE- DGE AND SEEING MY STUDENTS’ FACES LIGHT UP WHEN AN ENGLISH GRAMMAR RULE SUDDENLY MAKES SENSE TO THEM.”
Arlene Alvarez-Vasquez is part of the 65% of Ripon students who are involved in volunteer service. She is majoring in chemistry/biology with a minor in foreign languages. Her goals are to attend either medical school or graduate school in biochemistry and to learn 10 languages. So far, she’s fluent in Spanish and English and is working on French and German.
Just a few of our annual events: Student Activities Fair. Your chance to learn about all of Ripon’s student clubs and organizations. Homecoming. Last year, a week of events (including an Iron Chef competition, window painting, a bonfire and fireworks) built up to The Big Game. Springfest. Maximum fun. Interactive games, a huge picnic dinner and music all day long. (A recent headline act was The Big Wu.) Winterfest. Face it, winter happens in Wisconsin, but Winterfest makes the most of it!
(co-ed) Renovated in 2001 (co-ed) Renovated in 2006 and home of The Terrace, a popular dining and hang-out spot, and a fitness center. (men) Renovated in 2006 (women, including first-year) (co-ed) Renovated in 2003 (home of Phi Kappa Pi fraternity) (co-ed) All first-year men live in either Middle Scott or East Scott. (women, including first-year)
Middle Scott and Tri-Dorms have a selection of either traditional double rooms or two-bedroom suites. Johnson and East Scott have traditional double rooms. All rooms have voicemail and network computer connections.
Senior Apartments A new apartment style residence hall in the heart of campus.
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“I LOVE BEING A RESIDENT ADVISOR. MY FLOOR IS THE MOST DIVERSE ONE ON CAMPUS – WE CALL OURSELVES
WALKING DOWN OUR HALL, YOU’LL HEAR EVERY KIND OF MUSIC, FROM HIP HOP TO BRITNEY SPEARS.”
is majoring in history with the goal of becoming a secondary school history teacher. He values the emphasis Ripon places on writing and critical reading of texts, saying, “It’s imperative for a teacher to have good writing skills.”
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Amnesty International Circle K Environmental Group of Ripon (EGOR) Feminists of Ripon for Equality (FOR=) Ripon Right to Life St. Jude Up ’til Dawn Future of Ripon College Excellence (FORCE) Orientation Committee (OC) Senior Class Board Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) ROTC Senior Class Fundraising Officers Student Ambassadors Student Senate College and Committees
Alpha Psi Omega (theatre) Beta Beta Beta (biology) Delta Phi Alpha (German) Eka Francian (chemistry) Lambda Pi Eta (speech) The Laurel (general) Omicron Delta Epsilon (economics) Phi Beta Kappa (general) Phi Sigma Iota (foreign language) Pi Kappa Delta (forensics) Pi Lambda Theta (education) Psi Chi (psychology) Sigma Pi Sigma (physics) Sigma Tau Delta (English literature) Theta Alpha Kappa (religion)
Alpha Chi Omega (sorority) Alpha Delta Pi (sorority) Delta Kappa (sorority) Phi Delta Theta (fraternity) Phi Kappa Pi, Merriman (fraternity) Sigma Chi (fraternity) Theta Chi (fraternity) Theta Sigma Tau (co-ed fraternity)
Cinemaniacs (film appreciation) College Days (newspaper) Crimson (yearbook) Parallax (literary journal) Photogenesis (photography) Student Media & Activities Committee (SMAC) WRPN (radio station)
Black Student Union (BSU) Cultural Diversity Club (CDC) FUERZA Alliance Peoples Club of China The Network (GLBT awareness) Choral Union Collegium Musicum Drumline Jazz Ensemble Orchestra Ripon College Choraliers Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Ripon College Democrats Ripon College Greens Ripon College Republicans
Pre-Law Society Pre-Professional Society of Medical and Health Sciences Student Education Association Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) Billiards and Recreation of Ripon (BAR) Chef’s Anonymous (cooking club) Equestrian Club Forensics Mixed Martial Arts Club Paintball Club
Ripon College Cheer and Stunt Squad Ripon Outdoors Club (ROC) rRRUMBA (Latin and ballroom dance) Campus Christian Fellowship Spirituality Association Interfraternity Council (IFC) Panhellenic Council (Panhel) Quad Congress Scott Hall Council Student Senate Student Judiciary Board (J-Board) Tri-Dorms/Johnson Hall Council
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“We promise opportunity for all.” Outstanding intercollegiate athletics and intramural sports with our area’s abundant recreational resources assure at Ripon. that you’ll become
About 65% of our students (and some of our faculty members as well!) participate in one or more of our intramural sports or our club sport of fencing.
If you’ve got the ability and the motivation, you’ve got a shot at a spot on one of our highly competitive intercollegiate teams. Our coaches are among the best in the country and include one of the nation’s top 15 winning percentage D-III active coaches. About 35% of our students participate in intercollegiate athletics.
Baseball Basketball (M, W) Cross Country (M, W) Cycling (M, W) Dance Football Golf (M, W) Soccer (M, W)
Softball Swimming and Diving (M, W) Tennis (M, W) Track and Field – Indoor and Outdoor (M, W) Volleyball
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Lake Forest College Lawrence University Monmouth College St. Norbert College
Either on your own or through the Ripon Outdoor Club (ROC), you can take advantage of the trails, parks and lakes that surround Ripon to enjoy hiking, biking, rock climbing and other outdoor activities year-round.
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“Being a student-athlete is an important part of the liberal arts education. The skills we acquire on a team can be applied to our role as members of the campus and of the larger community.” A psychology and Spanish major, Christy Looker says she appreciates the support she receives from professors and coaches, both in the classroom and on the court.
Basketball Bowling Dodgeball Flag football Floor hockey Indoor soccer Inntertube water polo Kickball
Racquetball Softball Tennis Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball Fencing
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“Ripon was my first choice, even before I was offered a scholarship.” Need-based and merit-based financial awards create aid packages that make Ripon to all qualified applicants. Ripon is one of just 368 colleges and universities in the country recognized as a Best Value by the Princeton Review in the 2009 edition of America’s Best Value Colleges, which noted, “Best of all, Ripon strives to provide aid in a form that reduces your long-term debt.” More than 90% of Ripon students receive some form of merit-based scholarship and/or need-based grants and loans. We recognize and reward your success in high school with Ripon’s institutionally funded scholarships, based not only on academic merit, but also on special achievements in other areas such as the creative arts. Ripon participates in all federal and state need-based financial aid programs. Our financial aid counselors will work individually with you and your family to investigate every possible financial resource for which you are eligible. When completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), be sure to include Ripon’s FAFSA code: 003884
Knop Science Scholars Program — One full-tuition scholarship Pickard Scholarships — $60,000 ($15,000 per year) or full-tuition Gleason Presidential Scholarships — $52,000 ($13,000 per year) Faculty Scholarships — $44,000 ($11,000 per year) Dean’s Scholarships — $36,000 ($9,000 per year) Founders’ Scholarships — $32,000 ($8,000 per year) Honor Scholarships — $24,000 ($6,000 per year). Valedictorian Scholarships — $24,000 ($6,000 per year) Diversity Scholarships — Up to $20,000 ($5,000 per year)
Forensics Scholarships — Up to $20,000 ($5,000 per year) Service Awards — $20,000 ($5,000 per year) Art Scholarships — Up to $20,000 ($5,000 per year) Music Scholarships — Up to $20,000 ($5,000 per year) Theatre Scholarships — Up to $20,000 ($5,000 per year) Boys/Girls State Scholarships — Up to $16,000 ($4,000 per year) National Latin Exam Scholarships — up to $8,000 ($2,000 per year) Legacy Awards — $8,000 ($2,000 per year) awarded to siblings, children or grandchildren of Ripon alumni Alumni Scholarships — $8,000 ($2,000 per year)
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“I HAD NO INTENTION OF ATTENDING
Lauren Nygren was driving with her mother to visit a large state university, her first choice school, when her mother unexpectedly stopped at Ripon. One visit was all it took to win Lauren over — and she convinced her brother, Reed (above, in photo with Lauren), to visit as well. They both graduated from Ripon in 2008. Their years at Ripon, however, have molded two distinct individuals with very divergent and admirable goals. Lauren graduated with a major in business administration with a marketing emphasis and a minor in communication. She helped lead Ripon’s Students in Free Enterprise to Nationals in three consecutive years. Reed graduated with a major in biology, was a member of the Pre-Med Society and president of the Ripon Outdoor Club. He spent three years as an emergency medical technician for the City of Ripon.
“I’m not a gut-feeling kind of person, but I had one when I visited campus – I felt like this place could be home.” Your admissions counselor will help you determine if Ripon is the best college fit for you – and if you and Ripon will be
There’s really no “typical” Ripon student (“Everybody here has their own story,” say current students.). If you are seeking academic challenge and want to benefit from an environment of personal attention and support – then you should take a closer look at Ripon.
We have several visit days in the fall, but you can schedule an individual visit anytime to tour our campus, meet with students and faculty, and talk with an admission counselor.
You can apply online or on paper. Be sure to include the Ripon college code when taking standardized tests so that your results are automatically forwarded to us. Ripon’s ACT code: 4636 Ripon’s SAT code: 1664
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“What is it about this place that inspires such emotion?” There’s much to Ripon than pictures and words can convey – on campus. it’s the students, the faculty, the staff – all
When to visit. The Office of Admission is open for individual family visits year-round, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open House: September 27, 2008 Ripon Days: October 13, 17 & 31, 2008 Each fall, our Open House and Ripon Days feature special panels on the admission process, the academic program, scholarships and financial aid.
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Accepted Student Days: March 27 & April 6, 2009 Days for accepted students to visit campus and get a real feel for what it is like to be a Ripon College student — a must for making that final decision.
How to get here. By car: Wisconsin state highways 23, 44 and 49 are all major highways that provide easy access to the Ripon area. Approximate driving distances from major cities: Madison 75 miles Milwaukee 80 miles Chicago 180 miles Minneapolis 250 miles By plane: If you are traveling with your family, you can fly to General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee and rent a car for the 1-1/2 hour drive to Ripon. Or, if you prefer, you can fly to the Outagamie County Airport in Appleton, Wis., only 40 miles from Ripon (connecting flights originate from Milwaukee, Chicago and the Twin Cities).
Let us know when to expect you. Please notify us in advance so that we can make your experience as rewarding as possible. Two weeks notice is optimal, but we can accommodate shorter notices.
Office of Admission 300 Seward St. P.O. Box 248 Ripon, WI 54971-0248 1-800-947-4766 adminfo@ripon.edu www.ripon.edu
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Character: Founded in 1851, Ripon College is a four-year, private, residential, liberal arts and sciences college; Phi Beta Kappa chapter
Red Hawks Intercollegiate Athletics: 23 NCAA Division III Midwest Conference teams: baseball (M), basketball (M+W), cycling (M+W), cross-country (M+W), dance (W), football (M), golf (M+W), softball (W), soccer (M+W), swimming and diving (M+W), tennis (M+W), indoor & outdoor track and field (M+W), volleyball (W); 35% of students participate
Location: Ripon, Wisconsin, a friendly, safe community of 7,500, 80 miles northwest of Milwaukee and 180 miles northwest of Chicago; the anti-slavery Republican Party held its first meeting in Ripon on March 20, 1854 Faculty: 97% of full-time faculty members hold a Ph.D. or equivalent highest degree in their fields Students: 1,057 undergraduates from 33 states and 14 countries; 52% female, 48% male; 10% diversity Academic Profile, Class of 2012: Mid-range SAT scores: 980-1270; Mid-range ACT score: 21-28; average GPA: 3.4 Academic Calendar: Two 15-week semesters; optional three-week Maymester Student/Faculty Ratio: 15:1; average class size is 20; 67% of classes have fewer than 20 Special Opportunities: Internships; study abroad and domestic offcampus programs; Communicating Plus; independent studies; collaborative research with faculty; summer research projects; service learning; ROTC
Post-Graduate Record: 96% of Ripon students are employed, student teaching or enrolled in graduate programs within six months of graduation; approximately 50% of alumni continune their education within five years of graduation; acceptance rate for students entering medical school is 80%, twice the national average Campus: 26 buildings on 250 acres include academic, residential, cultural and recreational facilities Residential Life: 92% of students live on campus; theme housing available; guaranteed student housing all four years Student Life: More than 70 student clubs and organizations include College Days, the oldest continuously published student newspaper in Wisconsin
Recreation and Wellness: 65% of students participate in 14 intramural sports; 3.5 mile system of recreational trails on campus; aerobics, yoga, other personal fitness programs Comprehensive Fee, 2008-09: $31,015 (includes tuition, room, board and required fees) Financial Aid: More than 90% of students receive some form of financial aid; need-based and/or merit-based scholarships, grants, loans and work-study from federal, state and institutional sources; merit-based awards range from $1,000 to full tuition annually; average need-based aid package for an incoming student in 2008-09 was $27,373
Historically, Ripon College has been committed to the principles of equal rights and equal opportunities and adheres to nondiscriminatory policies in recruitment, enrollment and counseling students. Ripon provides equal enrollment and educational opportunites for all qualified students without regard to gender, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, age, national or ethnic origin or disability.
Office of Admission • 300 Seward St. Ripon, WI 54971-0248 1-800-947-4766 • 920-748-8337 adminfo@ripon.edu • www.ripon.edu