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CHOOSING A COLLEGE IS AN EXCITING AND IMPORTANT TIME IN
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Imagine yourself a few years from now ‌ did you find the job you wanted? Were you accepted into the graduate program of your choice? Did you develop the confidence to pursue your dreams?
WHAT IF YOU COULD FIND A COLLEGE THAT CARES AS MUCH ABOUT YOUR FUTURE SUCCESS AS YOU DO?
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SOLID REPUTATION professors
This is where you will find who will take the time to know you and work alongside you to help achieve your goals.
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This is where you will find designed to provide what employers and graduate schools are most interested in.
guidance to match your specific talents
This is where you will find the and abilities to an academic major.
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NATE CONNEALY Nate Connealy spent his summer working in the crime analysis unit of the Des Moines Police Department. “Simpson made that happen,” he says. Simpson’s proximity to Des Moines, as well as connections his professors had, helped him land the internship. Nate spent his internship focusing on “hot spot policing”—using statistics to determine where police departments should direct resources—as part of his honors research project. “My professors helped everything fall into place and made sure I found a meaningful internship to grow my skills,” he says. When Nate chose Simpson, he wasn’t sure what he wanted to study. Now he’s a triple major in criminal justice, sociology and Spanish— and expects to eventually earn his master’s degree in criminal justice.
“BE C A U S E I CH O S E S IMPS O N, I’ M G O I N G TO WO R K IN A C R I M E A NA LY S IS U NIT.”
“Simpson definitely guided me and my professors were always willing to help. There was no pressure for me to decide on a major until I was ready. I’d say Simpson is a perfect environment to foster growth in a number of fields.” SIMPSON.EDU
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YOU’LL FEEL AT HOME BEAUTIFUL CAMPUS, IDEAL LOCATION Our gorgeous campus sits on 85 tree-shaded acres in Indianola, Iowa, a growing community of close to 15,000 just south of Iowa’s capital city, Des Moines. Simpson has been part of Indianola for more than 150 years. Indianola is a charming community with a downtown square a few blocks from campus. You will find a movie theater, restaurants and shops all within walking distance. Indianola is also home to The National Balloon Classic, great bike and hiking trails, Lake Ahquabi State Park and the Des Moines Metro Opera.
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SUCCESS STEFFI LEE When Steffi Lee told friends back home in Anaheim, California, that she had chosen Simpson College, they thought she would be attending classes in a cornfield—but that is far from the truth. “In reality, I’ve done more and have had more life experiences in my first two years than they have,” she said. “I have no regrets about coming this far and choosing Simpson. I love it here.”
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During her freshman year, Steffi appeared on the CBS Evening News with other Simpson students to discuss the presidential election. As a sophomore, she won a regional featurewriting contest for a story that appeared in the Simpsonian campus newspaper, and spent a semester in Poland and other European countries as part of a Study Abroad semester. Steffi is studying multimedia journalism, with a minor in political science. “Simpson inspires students to go for whatever they feel like doing,” she said. “They really do focus on what students need during their four years. The professors know us by name and know what we’re involved in. It’s neat to be a part of that environment.”
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“ TH E B E A UT Y OF SIM PSON IS TH AT YOU D O N’ T H AV E TO LOCK IN TO A M AJOR TH E F I R ST D AY YOU STEP ON CAM PUS. WE A R E C O M MITTED TO H ELPIN G YOU.”
THE SIMPSON CURRICULUM HAS LED THE WAY NATIONALLY IN HELPING STUDENTS DEVELOP THE SKILLS THAT EMPLOYERS AND GRADUATE SCHOOLS DEMAND FROM TOMORROW’S LEADERS Our students dig deeper and work on projects that provide a hands-on understanding of the subject. You will be encouraged to take advantage of community partnerships, internships, opportunities to study abroad and independent research. At Simpson, you will develop the skills that will help you to achieve the exciting, fulfilling and successful future you want.
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At Simpson, you will be taught by a professor, not a graduate assistant. Most of our professors hold the highest degrees in their field. They are accomplished experts.
Junior Rachel Rice has a dream: She hopes to become an astronaut.
Our smaller class sizes mean that you will get the personal attention you deserve. You won’t be an anonymous face in a large lecture hall. Simpson professors invest the time to get to know you as a person—your hopes, your dreams. Someday, your professors may be writing recommendations on your behalf to employers and graduate schools. Wouldn’t you want them to know you? At Simpson, they will.
“ I WA S A BL E TO G O TO EACH P R O FES S O R A ND ESTA BLI SH A C O N N E CTIO N WITH THE M THAT I WO UL DN’T HAVE AT AN Y OTH E R S CHO O L .” - Anna Statz
Rick Spellerberg, a professor of math at Simpson, is doing everything he can to help Rachel’s dream come true. At Simpson, students like Rachel are not simply another face in a large crowd. Professors like Spellerberg take an active interest in their lives and careers. As a result, Rachel was accepted into a highly competitive internship program at NASA’s Marshall Flight Center. “The biggest benefit of my internship is that it will put me on NASA’s radar for future applications,” she says. The NASA internship is the latest in a series of summer research projects in which Rachel has participated. “I was extremely excited when Rachel informed me her ultimate goal was to one day be an astronaut,” Spellerberg says. “As an instructor, there can be nothing more exhilarating than having the opportunity to play some kind of role in helping a student realize their dream.”
“BECAUSE I CHOSE SIMPSON, I HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED TO A NASA INTERNSHIP PROGRAM AT MARSHALL FLIGHT CENTER.” SIMPSON.EDU
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THE JOHN C. CULVER PUBLIC POLICY CENTER Fosters civic engagement and community service.
“AT A BIGGER UNIVERSITY, THEY’LL TELL YOU ABOUT THE PROGRAM AND HOPEFULLY YOU’LL FIT IN. WITH THE CULVER PROGRAM, THEY ASKED ME WHAT I WANTED TO DO AND ACCOMPLISH. I HAD THEIR FULL SUPPORT.” - Ethan Fredrick
MATH MODELING
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In 2014, some 6,800 teams of college students throughout the world competed in what’s called the Mathematical & Interdisciplinary Competition in Modeling. It’s the Olympics of math modeling competitions. For the 10th year in a row, Simpson fielded more teams than any other college or university in the United States, and they earned the highest scores among Iowa colleges.
The Iowa History Center preserves and promotes the state’s history in a variety of ways. For example, the center made it possible for a 25-foot statue depicting the couple from Grant Wood’s most famous painting, “American Gothic,” to be on display at Simpson College. The sculpture, created by Seward Johnson, stayed on campus for several months and became a popular stop for visitors to campus.
SPEECH & DEBATE TEAM “SIMPSON CHALLENGES STUDENTS IN THE CLASSROOM. I WAS ABLE TO TAKE THAT EXPERIENCE AND SUCCESSFULLY APPLY IT TO A VERY OPEN-ENDED REAL WORLD PROBLEM AT THE MATH MODELING COMPETITION.” - Mike Henry
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Simpson’s Speech & Debate Team has become a national force. Members of Simpson’s public forum debate team finished first or second in all six tournaments they participated in during the 2013-14 season.
“DEBATE HAS PROVIDED A UNIQUE ATMOSPHERE WHERE I CAN EXPERIENCE SUCCESS AS I GROW AS A COMMUNICATOR AND AN INFORMED CITIZEN.” - Jacy Gomez SIMPSON.EDU
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OUR CENTRAL LOCATION PUTS YOU IN A PERFECT POSITION FOR NETWORKING AND INTERNSHIPS. In fact, we guarantee—that’s right, guarantee—an internship to every qualified student. HOW CAN WE DO THIS? We have great relationships with Des Moines area companies. They know of Simpson’s excellent reputation because many of them employ Simpson graduates. We also have an extensive network of Simpson alumni who are grateful for the education they received here and want to give back by hiring our students as interns. This network spans the United States. WHY DOES THIS MATTER TO YOU? An internship is a great way to get a head start in the competitive job market. The connections you make may lead to your first job. It’s an added value of a Simpson education and another way we demonstrate our commitment to your success.
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POSSIBILITIES A few of the internships held by Simpson students in recent years: Blue Compass Interactive Cityview Clear Channel Communications Des Moines Police Department DuPont Pioneer Ernst & Young GuideOne Insurance Hy-Vee, Inc. Indianola Police Department ING Iowa Events Center Iowa Governor’s Office Kemin Industries KPMG LS2group Mercy Clinics Miami-Dade Police Department NASA Nationwide Insurance Orchard Place People’s Bank Principal Charity Classic Golf Tournament Principal Financial Group The IMT Group The Village Retirement Community YMCA
CLOSE TO CAMPUS At Simpson, you will belong to a safe, supportive community that’s dedicated to your success and personal growth. Close to campus is a vibrant capital city that’s exploding with future opportunities for you.
DES MOINES RANKS … #1 “Best Midwest Cities for Young Adults” (The Business Journals) #1 “Best Cities for Young Professionals” (Forbes) #1 “Richest Metro in the Nation” (US News and World Report) #2 “Best Cities to Start a Business” (The Street) #5 “Best US States for Young Adults” (MoneyRates) #10 “Most Educated Young Workforces” (The Business Journals)
JOE TAFTA Joe Tafta wasn’t intimidated by the competition. Two thousand students applied to be interns in the Miami-Dade Police Department. Only eight would be accepted.
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Joe learned that he would be one of them while studying in Dunn Library. “I yelled,” he says. “I was pretty excited.” A double major in criminal justice and business management, Joe says the internship was the latest step in his quest to become a U.S. marshal. Choosing Simpson was the first step. “It’s one of the best colleges in Iowa for criminal justice,” he says. “I decided to come to Simpson for that reason alone. They have definitely helped prepare me.” Joe says he’s looking forward to the challenge of being a police officer in an urban setting.
“BECAUSE I CHOSE SIMPSON, I WAS ACCEPTED AS AN INTERN IN THE MIAMI-DADE POLICE DEPARTMENT.”
“How many kids get to say they have the chance to live in Miami for the summer?” SIMPSON.EDU
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APERSPECTIVE GLOBAL DON’T JUST READ ABOUT A COUNTRY’S CULTURE— EXPERIENCE IT. A firsthand understanding of other cultures will make you a well-rounded student and will put you in a better position to compete in the global marketplace. The “Simpson Experience Abroad” program gives students the opportunity to spend a semester studying abroad with Simpson faculty. Destinations include Argentina, Australia, England, Germany, Tahiti and Thailand. In addition, our popular May Term provides students a chance to participate in an intensive, three-week long, faculty-led international travel course. Studying abroad is an unforgettable experience that will shape your future.
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Simpson’s academic calendar includes fall and spring semesters followed by a three-week term at the beginning of May called May Term. One option during May Term is to study abroad.
By any objective standard, Joe Gilson’s Simpson Experience was an undeniable success.
Other opportunities during May Term include internships, domestic travel or taking a course on campus.
RECENT EXPE R I ENC ES HAVE I NCL UD E D: Argentina Australia Brazil China Denmark Dominican Republic England France Germany Iceland
Ireland Namibia New Zealand Norway Peru Poland Spain Tahiti Thailand
He was on the football team. He was student body president. He was fully engaged in campus life. But he wanted more. “I needed something in my life that would push me,” says Joe. A lifelong Iowan, he decided to study for a semester in Tahiti as part of Simpson’s Study Abroad program. He and the other students studied Tahitian culture before they left, then took two Simpson classes while overseas as well as four classes at the Université de la Polynésie Française. The semester was life-changing. “It didn’t just change my worldview, it changed my life,” Joe says. “I learned the value of different cultures and learned a lot about myself. I learned that I want to keep traveling, keep learning, and I learned that I really care about my family and the friends I’ve made at Simpson.”
“ B ECAUSE I CHO SE SI M P SO N , I HAD THE OP P O RTU N I TY TO STUDY FOR A SE M ESTE R AB ROAD I N TA HI TI .” SIMPSON.EDU
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LIVING AT SIMPSON We help make the transition to campus fun. You’ll find volunteers eager to help you move in. Shortly after moving in, our students are already able to participate in a variety of activities to meet other new students. From hall meetings to fall traditions, your first few hours on campus will be memorable. RESIDENCE LIFE We offer four residence halls, seven apartment-style complexes and a variety of themed houses based on common interests. Each offers fully furnished amenities, air conditioning, free laundry and 24/7 wireless internet access. GREEK LIFE Greek Life offers you the chance to make friendships and connections you will enjoy your entire life. Seven Greek organizations, six of them nationally affiliated, are available at Simpson. FRATERNITIES: Alpha Tau Omega Kappa Theta Psi Lambda Chi Alpha Sigma Alpha Epsilon
SORORITIES: Delta Delta Delta Kappa Kappa Gamma Pi Beta Phi
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BUILDING ON OUR TRADITIONS We’re always looking to improve your Simpson Experience. Recent projects include the $14 million Kent Campus Center, a popular destination for students. While there, you can visit, study or select from several food and snack options, including Au Bon Pain café bakery, Red Mango, Tyler’s Grille and Millie’s, a coffee shop featuring Starbucks products. Theatre majors and theatergoers alike praise the recent renovation of the Blank Performing Arts Center, which added 17,000 square feet and space for specialized classrooms. Want to stay in shape? The Steven Johnson Fitness Center, which opened in January 2014, offers students and athletes a first-class, comprehensive facility to work out. The two-tier workout facility features a
5,500-square-foot strength and conditioning center and a 4,500-square-foot exercise and fitness center. There also is additional classroom and meeting space for the athletic training and exercise science departments. While we celebrate our new and improved facilities, we also cherish our traditions—events such as Yell Like Hell, Campus Day and the All College Sing are an important part of the Simpson Experience. Whether you’re walking to class with other students, cheering on the Storm or enjoying a music recital in a plush auditorium, your life on campus will be memorable. It’s all part of what a great college looks and feels like.
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KATE NIELSEN SIMPSON ATHLETES EXCEL IN THEIR SPORT AND IN THE CLASSROOM. Linebacker Mark Cronin was a leader on the 2012 Simpson football team. He also maintained a 3.9 GPA while majoring in Accounting and Economics, which led to a position at Ernst and Young, a public accounting firm in Des Moines. He believes there is a connection between athletic competition and academic success. “Simpson built the basis for me going into the working world,” he says. “From the football field to the classroom, I had the opportunity to work together with people, work as a team and work toward a common goal. Simpson prepared me for Ernst and Young.” Simpson athletes compete at the NCAA Division III level in the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Simpson’s new football field turf and track surfaces are considered the best in the industry. And the renovated athletic facilities are drawing rave reviews from students and athletes. It’s all about putting athletes like Mark—and you—in the best position to succeed.
Kate Nielsen enjoyed one of the greatest seasons in the storied history of the Simpson women’s basketball team in 2012-13. She earned first team All-American honors on the court and first team Academic All-American honors in the classroom. But her Simpson experience began long before she made a basket. “From the beginning, the transfer process to Simpson was extremely smooth,” she says. “There were always people to talk to and help guide me in the direction I needed to go.” Kate’s transition from Simpson to the doctor of physical therapy program at Des Moines University was just as smooth. “I felt that Simpson prepared me for everything that came my way this first year of school,” she says. “Simpson has a very special place in my heart, and it seems that everywhere you look, success is truly coming from Simpson College.”
“ B ECAUSE I CHO SE SI M P SO N , I WAS PREPARE D F O R THE DOCTOR OF P HY SI C A L THERAPY PROG RA M AT D ES MOI N ES UN I VE RSI TY.” SIMPSON.EDU
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SIMPSON EXCELS IN THE ARTS—AND YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A MUSIC, ART OR THEATRE MAJOR TO PARTICIPATE. In fact, students are encouraged to step out of their comfort zones and try something new. You can, of course, major in art, theatre or music, but part of what makes the Simpson experience so enriching is that you can still participate in those programs as a non-major. You never know what might happen. Maybe you’ll find yourself on stage! Anything is possible at Simpson.
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COURTNEY CASTON Courtney Caston was a high school senior in Atlanta, Georgia, when she met Bernard McDonald, an assistant professor of music and Larsen Chair of Opera at Simpson.
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Courtney had never heard of Simpson and had never been to Iowa, but McDonald described the College’s internationally respected opera program and persuaded her to visit campus. “I really liked it,” she says. Now a sophomore, Courtney describes her first year at Simpson as busy. The soprano had roles in both opera performances and joined the Women’s Chorale. “I don’t think I would be performing as much as I do here anywhere else,” she says. “I’m getting personal, one-on-one attention and I’m learning a lot, because I have personal relationships with the professors and the directors.” The opportunities to perform, she says, will give her an advantage when she eventually auditions for graduate schools. “I don’t think I would have grown this much, in this short amount of time, anywhere else,” she says.
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SERVING OTHERS OUR STUDENTS ARE KNOWN FOR ACCEPTING THE RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE THE COMMUNITY AND THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE. Others have noticed. Newsweek magazine ranked Simpson among the nation’s top 25 schools for the most service-minded students, faculty and policies. Each year since its inception, the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll has recognized Simpson for its commitment to community service.
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CAMPUS DAY A tradition that goes back to 1890. Everyone at Simpson—students, faculty and staff—take a day to volunteer for a project on campus and in the community.
“SIMPSON ALWAYS LOOKS SO BEAUTIFUL AFTER CAMPUS DAY. IT’S LIKE THE OFFICIAL BEGINNING OF SPRING.” – Ben Rodgers
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This active student-led group provides opportunities to meet the spiritual and religious needs of Simpson students.
Simpson cares about our environment. Students run an organic garden. We also offer free bicycles and have hydration stations to reduce water bottle consumption.
“RLC IS A COMMUNITY THAT SUPPORTS AND CHALLENGES INDIVIDUALS AS THEY CONTINUE TO DEVELOP THEIR OWN UNIQUE FAITH JOURNEY.” - Tricia Ingram, RLC president
WESLEY SERVICE SCHOLARS Selected students are offered a $500 scholarship to perform 40 hours of volunteer service every semester.
“BY EXPLORING THE DIFFERENT SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES AND DISCOVERING WHAT I LIKE TO DO, THE WESLEY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP HELPED ME FIGURE OUT WHO I AM AND WHAT I WANT TO DO IN LIFE WHILE HELPING MY COMMUNITY.” - Trina Elam
“SIMPSON HAS NOT ONLY MADE ME AWARE OF THE MANY DIFFERENT ISSUES SURROUNDING THE ENVIRONMENT, BUT HAS ALSO GIVEN ME THE TOOLS I NEED TO WORK TOWARD SOLVING THEM. SIMPSON PROVIDES ME WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE A MORE SUSTAINABLE WORLD.” - Amy West SIMPSON.EDU
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HALEY ROECKER Haley wanted to be a veterinarian. Her mother, Janet, was hopeful that Simpson was the right place to accomplish that. “It’s clear that it absolutely was,” she says. Haley graduated from Simpson in 2013 and was accepted into veterinary school at Iowa State University. She says she was so prepared at Simpson that some of her veterinary classes amounted to a review of material she already knew.
“ S I M P S ON G AVE ME THE K N O W L E D G E A ND THE C O N FI D EN CE TO S U CCE E D. ”
Janet Roecker has become a Simpson advocate. “I tell others that as competitive as vet school is, they should put themselves in the best place to be a critical thinker. And now that I can look back, Simpson College is definitely that place.”
MORE AFFORDABLE THAN YOU MAY THINK Throughout our history, Simpson has firmly believed that financial barriers should never stand in the way of bright, motivated students. This fact was recently reflected in our #7 ranking of the 50 most affordable colleges in the Midwest by Great Value Colleges. A college education is one of the most important investments you and your family will make so we want you to be comfortable with the financial assistance process. We’ll do everything possible to help you make the Simpson Experience a reality. For more information, visit simpson.edu/financial-aid.
TERRY LILLIS GRAD YEAR: 1977 MAJOR: Mathematics OCCUPATION: Executive
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at The Principal Financial Group
99% OF SIMPSON’S FULL-TIME STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP FUND THEIR EDUCATION.
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CHARISE CARSTENSEN FLYNN
GRAD YEAR: 1996 MAJOR: Physical Education OCCUPATION: Physical
GRAD YEAR: 2004 MAJOR: Religion OCCUPATION: Chief Operating
Education Teacher at Norwalk Community School District. Named 2012 Iowa Teacher of the Year
Officer at Dwolla—an innovative nationwide payment network
KEVIN HUGHES GRAD YEAR: 2013 MAJOR: Biology OCCUPATION: Studying for a
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SUCCESS APPLY AT SIMPSON.EDU Applications are accepted on a rolling basis beginning early fall and continuing on a space-available basis. There is no application fee. FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS First-year applicants are evaluated by considering the following: • College preparatory courses taken and grades received in those courses • Rank in class • Official results of standardized tests (ACT and/or SAT) • Recommendations from high school guidance counselors or principals • Other recommendations as requested by the Office of Admissions TRANSFER STUDENTS For many students, the Simpson Experience begins as an upperclassman. When that happens, we understand that you are not new to college, just new to us. Transfer applicants are accepted on the basis of: • Successful completion of academic work at an accredited college or university • High school record and standardized test results (if applicable) When it comes to transferring to Simpson, we offer streamlined, personal guidance every step of the way.
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(800) 362-2454 • (515) 961-1624 admiss@simpson.edu The Higher Education Act requires Simpson College to disclose information to all prospective students in an effort to be transparent. Some of the Consumer Information that must be disclosed includes fire safety, security, and graduation rates. All consumer information disclosures can be found on Simpson’s website at www.simpson.edu/financial-aid/consumer-information. For questions regarding any consumer information, please contact the office of financial assistance at 1-800-362-2454 or finaid@simpson.edu. Notice of Nondiscrimination: Simpson College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, veteran or veteran disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected characteristic in admission, access to, treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.
DANA LAIN Dana Lain graduated in April 2012. She’s now a full-time Aquatics Keeper at the Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines, where she works with sea lions, otters and penguins. “My love and drive to work with marine wildlife came from the experiences I had at Simpson,” she says. Those experiences included a May Term trip her freshman year to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. Then she held an internship at Blank Park Zoo. That led to an internship at the National Aquarium, which led to her job. Dana was encouraged at Simpson to declare an interdisciplinary major, which allowed her to choose courses in environmental science, biology and journalism.
“SIMPSON IS A NURTURING COMMUNITY. PEOPLE ONLY TELL YOU YES. SIMPSON ALSO PREPARED ME TO BE A LEADER, TO NOT BE AFRAID TO GIVE MY OPINION AND MY IDEAS.” SIMPSON.EDU
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FLY-IN PROGRAM
The personalized attention you will receive at Simpson starts from day one. Let us help you plan a visit to campus based on your personal interests. You will experience firsthand Simpson’s welcoming faculty, active campus community and discover why students are excited about their decision to attend Simpson. Visits are offered Monday through Friday and select Saturdays. To schedule a visit, go to simpson.edu/visitsimpson/schedule-a-visit-form.
If you live more than 300 miles from Simpson College, take advantage of this great opportunity to check out campus and experience a day in the life of a Simpson student. Stay overnight, eat on campus and participate in a variety of activities. Simpson will reimburse a portion of the cost of your flight and provide transportation to and from the airport. To learn more about the fly-in program, visit simpson.edu/visit-simpson/fly-in-program.
VISIT DAYS Visit Days are a great way for you and your family to spend a day on campus exploring all that Simpson has to offer. You will have the chance to tour campus, eat in our dining hall, meet with faculty and coaches and talk with students about their Simpson Experience. For a full listing of our upcoming visit days, go to simpson.edu/first-year-students/upcoming-events.
Arrange your campus visit today! Call the Office of Admissions at 800-362-2454, extension 1624 or schedule online at simpson.edu. Admissions office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. During the school year, the office is open on designated Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon.
“WHEN I VISITED CAMPUS I IMMEDIATELY FELL IN LOVE WITH THE SIZE AND LOCATION. I KNEW I WANTED TO BE AT SIMPSON.” - Stacy Bergeson SIMPSON.EDU
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