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K E L LY WA G N E R ’ 12 , Secondary Education major (mathematics & physics) “Kutztown University was the perfect choice for me. I researched and visited a lot of colleges, but only Kutztown offered what I was looking for. I’m studying
in an exceptional education program with interesting professors and classmates, and the campus has everything I need.”
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C A M E O P R I T C H E T T ’ 12 , Sociology major
“I grew up in the excitement of a big city, but I love the small-town atmosphere at Kutztown. There is always something happening on campus. Our academic facilities and residence halls are
outstanding, and our athletic teams are very competitive and exciting to watch. Best of all, we are close enough to experience all that Philadelphia and New York City have to offer.”
AC A DE M IC
CHOICES
At Kutztown, four vibrant colleges offer you 100 major programs from which to choose. Couple your academic studies with an honors program or a study abroad opportunity, and you will learn … to make a difference.
College of Business
College of Education
Experience. It’s how you develop the skills and poise
Students considering careers in teaching, counseling or
you will need to succeed. Our business students are
educational leadership choose Kutztown in part because
creative and adventurous, and they interact regularly
of its long history of graduating exceptional education
with professionals — who share their expertise from
professionals. Our prominent College of Education
the frontlines of the marketplace. Our well-rounded
offers a rigorous academic environment and an intensive
and challenging core curriculum, coupled with
teacher preparation program. Through partnerships
majors and minors that are in demand in today’s
with public schools and communities across the state
competitive environment, offer business students a
and around the country, our faculty and students
dynamic window into the business world.
engage in scholarship and research activities across
Learn more @ www.kutztown.edu/ Academics
disciplines. You’ll find a network of Kutztown graduates in classrooms in every school district in Pennsylvania.
“When I graduate, I’ll leave KU believing that the Honors Program was the most rewarding aspect of my college career. The students, classes, advisors and professors all make for an unrivaled and unparalleled academic experience.” Eric Fehlinger ’13, Secondary Education major (English)
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Our academic departments offer programs rooted in the most foundational of all academic disciplines — from science and math to history and literature.
HONORS PROGRAM If it’s challenge you’re looking for, the Honors Program provides you with experiences beyond the traditional curriculum and classroom, including honors seminars, peer mentoring, honors research experiences and internships.
In addition to our traditional majors, we also offer programs with a technology-rich focus as well as interdisciplinary opportunities spanning the arts, humanities, international studies, and social and behavioral sciences. Within each major, our faculty and students pursue knowledge on scales that stretch from the subatomic to the cosmic, and from the individual to the global.
Learn more @ www.kutztown.edu/ Honors
“Spending a semester in Italy was simply incredible. As a student of art and art history, I believe it’s important to immerse yourself in the world around you — to experience different cities and to understand their culture. This is something that is a part of me now.” Andrea Rincon ’12, Art Education and Fine Arts major
College of Visual and Performing Arts
exceptionally talented students and faculty, the
The College of Visual and Performing Arts includes
college also offers extraordinary facilities and
a rich community of practicing artists and scholars
frequent access to performances and exhibitions
who are dedicated to helping you develop your
by celebrated artists and performers. Our close
creative voice through art and design, music, and
proximity to New York City, Philadelphia and
speech. Long renowned for its ability to attract
Washington, D.C., provides an extended artistic environment to inspire our students.
STUDY ABROAD Kutztown offers exciting ways to expand your academic experience. The Office of International Programs sponsors numerous study abroad programs at destinations such as England, China, Spain, Ecuador and the Netherlands.
Learn more @ www.kutztown.edu/ International
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C A MPUS
Our busy and beautiful campus provides the perfect backdrop for success. Complete with smart classrooms, laboratories, studios and an amazing library system, our academic facilities provide students with a first-rate experience.
“Kutztown is a place where students and faculty listen to each other, collaborate on research and make campus life decisions together. Our classrooms are alive with energetic discussions and genuine interaction. People keep their doors open here, literally and figuratively.” Willis Rapp, Ph.D., faculty member, Music
Kutztown’s diverse facilities offer you infinite
Kutztown is also one of the most “connected”
opportunities for learning, collaborating and
universities in Pennsylvania. We’ve embraced
exploring. The Academic Forum, for example,
technology in our classrooms, labs and performance
houses classrooms and lecture halls as well as a
spaces across campus, and we are committed to
bustling food court and student lounge. Other
providing access to the latest resources you need
facilities, like the visually stunning Boehm Science
to succeed.
Center and Sharadin Arts Building, will inspire you to make the most of your academic experience.
DYNAMIC
FAC U LT Y
Kutztown University is home to a community of scholars educated at the finest academic institutions, including Cal-Berkley, Northwestern, Harvard, Duke, Boston College and Columbia. Our professors bring world-class experiences to their classrooms and labs, and they are committed to helping you succeed.
“I firmly believe Kutztown faculty are some of the most inspiring and hard-working professors in higher education. The best part is seeing how much each professor loves what he or she does and seeing students get involved in great discussions. It’s why I chose to teach at Kutztown.” Therese Maskulka, D.B.A., faculty member, Marketing
Kutztown’s accomplished professors are leading
From your first classroom experience, you will
experts and practitioners in their field; they share
have opportunities to study subjects in depth while
a strong commitment to teaching and a focus on
developing a strong rapport with your instructors —
engaging you in your studies. They blend theory with
whether engaging in informal conversations over
hands-on practice to help you get the most out of
coffee in the Academic Forum or working side-by-side
your courses, discussion groups and labs.
on advanced research projects.
ENGAGING
S T UDEN T S
There is more to college life than classes and studying, and that’s why there is always something for you to do on Kutztown’s idyllic campus.
“Our campus is amazing, and it is very easy to participate or volunteer in something that interests you. There is always something to do!” Jaimie Gantt ’12, president, Association of Campus Events
Interested in service and leadership opportunities?
have fun and make friends for life. You also can choose to
How about a fraternity or sorority? You’ll have many
attend any number of comedic or music performances,
opportunities to explore your passion through
exhibits and lectures throughout the year.
Kutztown’s diverse student organizations. You might raise money for charity, assist in designing a solar car, or lead your residence hall softball team to the championship. No matter what you do, you’re bound to
Learn more @ www.kutztown.edu/ StudentServices
RESIDENCE
LIFE
Kutztown’s residence halls are bright, active, social hubs — with great staff and the academic support for you to succeed.
“Kutztown is a great place that definitely gives meaning to the word ‘community.’ The residence halls make you feel like you are home. Everyone is welcoming and willing to help you in every way!” Chris Kimmel ’12, CONNECTIONS, New Student Programs and Services
Living on campus is about community — learning
students a range of options from the convenience of
to interact with friends and roommates, managing
a quick snack or a cup of coffee to a full service food
your time and developing skills that lead to self-
court. You decide what variety of meal plan or dining
confidence and success. Our residence halls provide
flex dollars suits your lifestyle.
positive living and learning experiences. You can choose from an array of living options including coed, suite- or apartment-style living. Every room on campus provides wireless access. Numerous dining service points across campus offer
Learn more @ Housing.kutztown.edu
AT H L E T I C S A N D R E C R E AT I O N It’s easy to pursue both academic and athletic excellence at Kutztown. Our intercollegiate teams and intramural and club sports programs offer plenty of opportunities to play and compete — or simply to enjoy being a fan of the Golden Bears.
“Choosing Kutztown was the best decision I could have made to continue my field hockey career. Even as a first-year student-athlete, I was able to contribute right away and help my teammates be successful.” Erin Reynolds ’14, First-Team NCAA Division II All-American
The Golden Bears compete in the 16-member
In addition to our varsity teams, the university
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. Our
offers an extensive range of intramural, club sports
men’s and women’s intercollegiate sports have
and fitness options.
proven competitive through the years, garnering championships as well as individual, academic, conference, region, and NCAA Division II AllAmerica honors.
Learn more @ kubears.com
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A CAREER
Kutztown is large enough to be comprehensive, yet small and personal enough to ensure you will learn ‌ to make a difference and be well prepared for a successful career.
“My classes certainly prepared me for my field of study, and Kutztown’s Career Development Center provided the tools so I could focus on job options in the marketplace. I developed a nose for news and acquired time management skills that will stay with me forever. I am excited and happy to start my career ‘climb’ with Altitude Marketing.” Chelsea Gerhart ’10, marketing coordinator
Where will you go from here? To sculpt or to conduct
Your first step will be Kutztown’s Career
bioscience research? To attend grad school or to
Development Center. Whether you are deciding on
teach? To the newsroom or to the trading floor?
a major, learning about career fields or looking for
Whatever you choose, Kutztown is a great place to
an internship or a job after graduation, the center’s
start preparing for your future. While many of our
knowledgeable staff members provide you with the
graduates go on to further their education, others
information and opportunities you need to gain a
launch fulfilling careers right away. You can find them
step-up in the job market.
in Pennsylvania and around the world, making a difference in law, medicine, business, human services, education, the arts and countless other fields.
Learn more @ www.Kutztown.edu/ Careers
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CARYN KUNKLE ’04, FINE ARTS director of the Philadelphia Salon, Philadelphia, Pa. “There is no question I made the right choice in earning my degree at Kutztown. Looking back, it was the best decision I could have made. I received
an extraordinary education in a very encouraging and supportive setting — by faculty who truly care. There is no better place in Pennsylvania.”
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Fund Accounting and Equity analyst, Vanguard, Malvern, Pa. “My Kutztown education really prepared me for the business world. In one class, we gained trading experience by managing an actual investment fund worth more than $200,000. Today, I analyze
mutual funds and equities at one of America’s leading investment management companies. I have Kutztown to thank for my success!”
Virtual Tour Take our online virtual tour to learn about KU’s campus
@ Tour.kutztown.edu Admissions Office Contact Information admissions.kutztown.edu (610) 683-4060 (877) 628-1915 (toll free in PA and NJ) Email: admission@kutztown.edu
Financing a Kutztown Education
Plan Your Visit
If getting a college education seems out of reach to you
There are many opportunities to visit Kutztown
financially, don’t be discouraged from applying for
University. We encourage students and their families to
admission to Kutztown. Our Financial Aid Services
come to our campus, learn about our academic programs
office will work with you and your family to offer aid that
and tour our facilities. You can choose to attend a
meets your eligibility and allows room for work, study
scheduled open house for your program of interest, or
and personal time. There is a broad range of resources
you can sign up for a guided tour. You can even explore
available to help you, and more than 75 percent of our
campus on your own — in person or online. Once you
students annually receive loans, grants, merit-based
see our beautiful campus and meet members of the
scholarships or campus employment to defray their
Kutztown community, you’ll understand why Kutztown
educational expenses.
University might be the right choice for you.
Learn more @ FinancialAid.kutztown.edu
To register for a campus tour online:
Visit.kutztown.edu
Proud to be Part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Students enrolled at Kutztown University not only are enrolled at an excellent institution, they also are part of a family of 14 universities across the Commonwealth known as the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). Among the biggest advantages to students attending a PASSHE university is the combination of high quality and affordability that provides excellent value. PASSHE universities are able to pool resources, thereby giving students access to services they may expect to find only at a very large campus. For example, the Keystone Library Network links the 14 university libraries and the State Library, providing access to millions of resources. Toll-free and online library assistance is available through the Network even after normal library operation hours. PASSHE universities make it easy for students to transfer seamlessly from community colleges and other institutions. More than one-fourth of all new students each year transfer from another school. As a system of public institutions, the influence of the universities reaches far beyond the campuses. Enrollment has increased steadily over the past decade to a record of 120,000 students, 90 percent of whom are Pennsylvania residents. Nearly 500,000 PASSHE alumni live in Pennsylvania, serving as community leaders in the business, healthcare, public administration and non-profit sectors while generating an aggregate annual income of $7 billion. Kutztown University is committed to Affirmative Action, equal employment and educational opportunity in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246, the Educational Amendments under Title XI of 1972, Sections 503/504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Asst. Act of 1974, The Age Discrimination Act as amended, the Pennsylvania Veterans Preference Act, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Kutztown University provides reasonable access to facilities and programs. Please address Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity inquiries to the Social Equity Office at (610) 683-4700. For questions about access or accommodations, call the Disability Services Office at (610) 683-4108.
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