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Sterling was a great fit for me and my classmates who are still some of my best friends and some of the best people you will ever meet. Sterling provided a place that challenged us in many ways but supported our growth. I would do it all again!
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jess langvardt, sc alumnus strength coach for the jacksonville jaguars (nfl)
Areas of Study
Art & Design (BA/BFA) Graphic Design Visual Arts
Journalism Multimedia Production Public Relations
Biblical Studies (BA)
Criminal Justice (BS) Law Enforcement Pre-Law
Biology (BS) Environmental Biology General Biology Human Biology Molecular Biology Pre-Physical Therapy Business Administration (BS) Accounting Finance Entrepreneurship Management Marketing Real Estate Chemistry (BS) Christian Ministries (BA) Missions Sports Ministry Worship Arts Youth & Family Ministries
1/7
students graduate in only 3 years.
Christian Thought (BA) Communication & Media Arts (BA) Cinema Production Communication Studies
Elementary Education (K-6) (BS) English (BA) Health & Human Performance (BS) Clinical/Pre-Professional Strength & Conditioning Exercise and Recreation Health Science (BS) Pre-Athletic Training Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Physical Therapy History (BA) Independent Interdisciplinary (BA/BS) Interdisciplinary Studies (BA/BS) Applied Science: Health Care Systems Biological Mathematics Business Mathematics Business Ministry Criminal Justice Administration
Criminal Psychology Liberal Arts Pre-Forensic Science Sport Communication Sport Writing Wildlife Law Enforcement Mathematics (BS) Applied Mathematics Pre-Engineering Music (BA/BS) Performance Music in Worship Musical Theatre (BA) Psychology (BA) Research and Clinical Social Services Sports Management (BS) Club, Fitness, and Recreation Coaching and Instruction Collegiate, Professional, or Corporate Marketing, Promotions, and Sports Information Theatre Arts (BA) Directing Performance Technical Theatre Studies
Writing & Editing (BA) Creative Writing Professional Writing Self-Directed Education Licensure Adaptive Special Education Art (Pre K–12) Biology (6–12) Chemistry (6–12) English/Language Arts (6–12) Health & Physical Education (Pre K–12) History & Government (6–12) Mathematics (6–12) Music (Pre K–12) Speech & Theatre (6–12) Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs Business Administration Management Christian Thought Criminal Justice Administration Elementary Education Education Licensure History History Education Organizational Management Sports Management Master’s Programs Athletic Training Sports Ministry
You are serious about your academic success, and we are serious about helping you successfully complete your degree. Not only will you be able to graduate in four years,* you are guaranteed to do so with the Finish in Four guarantee. *SC Finish in Four Guarantee: We pledge to help you graduate in four years. If you keep your part of SC Degree Guarantee and are not able to complete your degree within four years, Sterling will provide the additional courses needed to complete your degree at no tuition cost or offer acceptable substitute courses.
Sterling College offers majors that prepare students for graduate study in many professional disciplines including medicine, veterinary, pharmacy, nursing, optometry, and more!
Activities and Organizations
As a Warrior, you will develop lifelong friendships with each other as you learn together, share life together, and grow in faith together. • Campus Activities Board (CAB) • Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
• Student Government Association (SGA) • Student Senate
• Future Science Professionals of America
• Students Who Often Roll Dice (S.W.O.R.D.)
• Great Plains Review (GPR)
• Theatre at Sterling College (T@SC)
• Intramural Sports
• And More
• Student Diversity Club
You have many opportunities to be a part of the community on campus and even be involved in the leadership of campus. Whether as a member of a club, serving as an officer, or starting a brand new club, there is a place for you. Campus clubs and student organizations give you the chance to grow closer to your fellow students while participating in a well-loved hobby, diving deeper into your future industry, celebrating cultures, learning about students’ experiences that are different from your own, and so much more.
I love walking around campus, meeting different people, knowing them and building those relationships.
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brenna eilert ‘21, business // kansas
Athletics
As a Sterling College Warrior you will join our mission of: Building servant-leaders, who glorify Christ, in and out of competition, while striving to be Champions!
• 2,500 hours of volunteer service in 2020-21
• 16 KCAC Scholar Teams in 2020-21
• All-Sport cumulative GPA above 3.0 in 2020-21
• 72 KCAC Scholar Athletes in 2020-21
Men’s Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Indoor Track & Field Outdoor Track & Field Powerlifting Soccer Swimming Tennis
Women’s Basketball Cross Country Golf Indoor Track & Field Outdoor Track & Field Powerlifting Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Volleyball
Co-Ed Cheer
23 varsity athletic teams
Creative Opportunities
Express yourself and develop a resume full of arts experience. Refine your raw talent and grow your skill set as you gain experience in art, music, theatre, communications and media.
Being part of the worship team during my time at Sterling College has been a huge blessing. It has given me so many incredible opportunities like working with a wide variety of talented people, meeting some of my best friends and strengthening my skills as a musician and as a leader, all while glorifying God!
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modene watie ‘22, music education // kansas
Theatre Musical Theatre Classical Theatre Contemporary Theatre Children’s Theatre Theatre Ministry New York/London/Chicago Trips T@SC (Theatre at Sterling College) FACE-OFF stage makeup competition Halloween Dance/Haunted House Murder Mystery Night Music Concert Choir Highland Singers (select vocal group) Sterling Lasses (vocal group) Worship Band Symphonic Band Pep Band
Jazz Band Instrumental Music Ensembles Music lessons (vocal and instrumental) Recitals Music Tours Musical Revues 20’s Night Karaoke Night Communications & Media Forensics Debate Sterling College Observer (campus newspaper)
Podcasts Multi-camera sports production Creative video production Creative marketing opportunities
Composer & Visiting Artist Series Creative Writing English Blend English Chocolate Dip Nights Great Plains Review (literary journal) Poetry Slams Write Nights Bookstore Runs Art Art Exhibitions Student Art Club Henna Night Color Wars Juried Art Shows Art Field Trips
Spiritual Life
Student Success
• Chapel Services
• Love Sterling (local service day)
• Dorm Bible Studies
• Youth Group Leader
• Student Chaplain Program
• Children’s Ministry Leader
• Resident Assistant Program
• Nursing Home Ministry
• Worship Band
• Summer Youth Camp Internship
• Domestic and International Mission Trips
• Summer Worship Internship
100%
of students complete at least one service project while at Sterling.
It’s been great to grow in faith and to focus on what it means to be a servant, to serve others like Christ served us.” tyler thiessen ‘21, sports management // kansas
As a Warrior, you won’t be alone. Be supported by the Office of Student Success through the services provided by Academic Support and Career Services. Academic Support We want to set you up for success by providing services that will support you in your academic journey. Each student at Sterling has access to • Free on-campus tutoring • Free 24/7 online tutoring • Academic Success class • 1 on 1 academic mentoring • Study Hall • Disability Services
Career Services
Financial Aid
We’re here to help you discover a career that best fits your passions and interests, build your resume to stand out in a crowd, find internships, and apply for graduate schools and your future career. • • • • • • •
Resume writing workshops Interview prep and practice interviews Internship research Career networking events Graduate school research GRE test prep And more of grads had at least one
69% internship while at SC.
I feel like I’ve grown a lot in every aspect: spiritually, emotionally and physically. Sterling College has been just the place for me to grow and prepare myself for what life has ahead for me. ” daniel medina ‘21, health science // ponce, puerto rico
Scholarships available for • Academic Performance • Athletics • Arts • And More!
$6.5M more than $6.5 million in scholarships each year
100%
of full time, oncampus students receive financial aid
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sterling.edu/apply Our mission: To develop creative and thoughtful leaders who understand a maturing Christian faith.
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