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Morris — where minds are stretched, and learning renews and sustains for a lifetime.

This is the place for curious, creative, talented people like you.

At Morris, academic opportunities span literature, language, philosophy, mathematics, sciences, education, social sciences, and fine arts.

Study a wide range of subjects, and strengthen your ability to think logically, speak well, and connect ideas that lead to your passion.

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Gain international study experience. Half of our graduates study abroad at some point, enriching their educations with cultural perspectives and foreign language skills. We help you find the right programs and funding options. Morris students have access to the entire University system offerings.

of students earn double or triple majors [ polymaths choose morris ] The outstanding academic programs at Morris include 35 majors and minors, 15 licensure areas, and nine pre-professional programs in education, the humanities, science and mathematics, and the social sciences.

African-American Studies* American Indian Studies Anthropology Art History Biology Chemistry/Biochemistry † Communication, Media, and Rhetoric Computer Science Economics Elementary Education English Environmental Science Environmental Studies French Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies Geology German Studies History Latin American Area Studies Liberal Arts for the Human Services Management Mathematics Music Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Secondary Education** Social Science Sociology Spanish Sport Management Statistics Studio Art Theatre Arts * minor only ** licensure program † subfield within major

Morris encourages academic exploration. Your bachelor’s degree

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builds the platform for the next phase of your career while providing tools for a lifetime of change. Instead of expecting you to fit into a major, we help you figure out the major that fits you.

“You get all the benefits that a person going to the Twin Cities campus does—that makes a lot of possibilities open for you.”

Mike hagan ’12, Environmental Science, Chemistry

Pre-Professional Programs:

Education/Teaching Licensure Areas:

samples of majors designed by students:

Dentistry Engineering Law Medicine Nursing Pharmacy Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Veterinary Medicine

Chemistry Communication Arts and Literature Earth and Space Science Elementary Education French General Science Instrumental Music Life Science Mathematics Physics Secondary Education Social Studies Spanish Visual Arts Vocal Music

Actuarial Science American Studies Animal Behavior Arts Administration Art Therapy Biostatistics Criminal Justice Film Studies Forensic Science International Studies Journalism Peace Studies

Renew and sustain an exciting academic focus by customizing your studies.

check out our majors and programs. See how they connect with your interests and dreams.

Natalie Hoidal ’15, Forest Lake Biology and Environmental Studies Natalie is involved in Jane Addams, United Students for Africa, Campus Ambassadors, Swing Club, Community Council, Organic Gardening Club, teaching ESL, and ACE Office. She was selected as a Udall Scholar in 2014.

Major choices.

Minor obsessions.

Nathan Ferrey ’16, White Bear Lake Chemistry

Melissa brownlee ’16, Hibbing Financial Management, Economics

Cayla Lund ’15, Cloquet Studio Art

Emmet Kowler ’17, Minneapolis, Theatre Arts, Studio Art, History

Hector Garcia ’17, San Elizario, Texas Spanish, Secondary Education

Access to professors. Small class sizes mean professors know you. Morris professors are highly educated teachers and scholars. They are enthusiastic mentors who make time for you.

Ellis sherman ’17, Brooklyn Park Biology, Pre-Medicine

RENEW AND SUSTAIN YOUR EDUCATION WITH STUDENTS FROM DIFFERENT MAJORS AND PERSPECTIVES.

when you visit, sit in on a class.

Experience how Morris can stimulate your mind and support you.

students in a class on average [ and professors teach the classes, not teaching assistants ]

Because Morris is a four-year liberal arts college, you get the attention of a small private institution, plus the power of the University of Minnesota system.

Small matters. Classes are taught by professors, not teaching assistants.

Average class size is 16 students, creating fun, lively learning circles that don’t exist at larger schools. Those circles overlap on campus, connecting you with ideas, people, and scholarly research opportunities in a dynamic learning community.

Big counts. Along with the academic strengths of a small liberal arts college, you get the power of a Big 10 research university.

Tap into the wider University of Minnesota system to leverage resources that will launch your academic interests. The University of Minnesota degree you receive at Morris is highly regarded throughout the world.

Paul Schliep ’15, Howard Lake Computer Science Broc Kokesh ’16, Palisade Geology, Biology

Steven Litchy ’17, Blomkest Mathematics, Secondary Education

Suzanne Timm ’16, Foley English

Brian Mitchell ’16, Saint Paul Computer Science Sheri Breen, PhD Assistant Professor of Political Science

Kia Kolbinger ’17, Becker Financial Management Amy Lamb ’17, Bloomington English, Secondary Education Dasha Pokutnaya ’17, Maple Grove Biology

Meghan Schnetzer ’16, Chaska Chemistry

Erin Kvam ’17, Stacy History, Secondary Education

Circle up.

Meet minds.

“The professors are really, really great. They will sit down with you and talk to you like a regular person.”

obsa bokku ’14, Chemistry, Biology

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One-on-one guidance. Morris students take their passion for a subject to a deeper level by creating a research project or assisting a professor with ongoing research. This adds rich dimension to regular coursework. Many of our students have published their research in respected academic journals. This level of research activity is not typical at other schools.

Morris is a learning environment that renews, sustains, and inspires you for a lifetime.

Tour our campus in person.

Imagine yourself here.

Focus energy.

New horizons.

Students say they made their decision to come to Morris after the first visit. This beautiful campus is a model for other colleges.

The mall at the heart of campus gives students a place to think, play, create, and gather.

Evolving green initiatives. Driven by students seeking change, Morris is a leader among green power users nationwide. We practice renewable, sustainable choices on a daily basis. Our wind turbines are just one example. On average we are off the grid more than 100 days of the year—no other school can claim that. Our environmental practices also benefit the town of Morris and the surrounding region. Liberal arts with a sustainable edge give you an advantage in a competitive world.

A history of stewardship. The University of Minnesota, Morris was founded in 1960, but the campus is actually 125 years old. First the site of an American Indian boarding school, it later became a beloved agricultural high school. Morris students are linked by a tradition of stewardship, participating in decisions affecting all parts of campus.

Value that endures. Morris is known for providing excellent academics at an affordable price. According to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, Morris students graduate with one of the lowest debt levels in the Midwest, and the college was rated highest of all public institutions in Minnesota by Forbes magazine’s, “America’s Top Colleges” list. Each year over 93% of our students receive some form of financial aid, whether based on merit, need, or both.

listed as a TOP 10 PUBLIC LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE

By U.S. News and World Report

[ morris is like a private college at a public school price ]

academic excellence rated “most important” by alumni [ alumni are happy ]

of students live on campus or within a mile of campus

“Things that are great about Morris are the communities of people that spring up. Everyone’s very interested in sharing ideas and being part of clubs. There’s a lot to do on campus.”

chase gerold ’13, Chemistry

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[ and we’re not a suitcase school ]

Student impact. Morris students sparked the dream for our biomass research and demonstration facility, which now joins forces with our wind turbines to produce up to 80 percent of campus heating and cooling needs. The entire campus is a laboratory for learning about innovative ways of living in a carbon-constrained world.

Effective involvement. The Center for Small Towns is a respected outreach program, giving communities a point of access to resources throughout the University of Minnesota system. Students participate by evaluating programs, applying research and information, and conducting community planning and development.

independent, inquiring minds at morris lead to work that renews and sustains our communities and the world.

Get the story on students seeking change. Envision turning your ideas into action.

Delve into your own research project. Morris students don’t have to wait for graduate school to do serious, potentially publishable research with real impact. We have the right combination of proactive professors, scholarly environment, and wider university connections to get you up and running—or down and digging.

of Morris students have participated in undergraduate research or creative production [ Students are prepared ]

Land a great internship.

Practical business or work experience is important. Many resources and opportunities await you. Our faculty and staff are available to guide you, and our alumni network can help you make important connections.

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Work one-on-one with high-caliber faculty. The Horace T. Morse Alumni Association Award recognizes excellence in teaching. Morris has the highest percentage of award-winning faculty within the University of Minnesota system. Because our class sizes average only 16 students, professors have time to mentor you and provide project guidance.

Horace T. Morse Award recipients “It’s a relatively small campus, but it has all these really cool opportunities as part of the larger system.”

Sarah Singsank ’14, English, Spanish, Psychology

Over half of Morris students make hands-on research and creative production a core component of their education.

We don’t just come up with new ideas at Morris; we lead the way by advancing ideas into practice.

Erica Mumm ’14, Roseville Psychology and Spanish Erica discussed opportunities for collaboration between Morris’s Spanish Discipline and the local Hispanic community at the 96th International Conference of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese.

Zac Ahlstrom ’14, Mankato Psychology Zac analyzed college students’ experiences with microaggressions. He also looked at using undergraduate lab courses to replicate key findings in psychology. The results were presented at the 2014 American Psychological Association.

Hong liu ’14, Fuzhou, China Economics, statistics, and management Hong was one of the Truckers and Turnover (T&T) Project’s central student researchers. She presented to the primary T&T project sponsors on multiple occasions and co-authored two journal submissions as well as a poster.

Ashleigh Thompson ’14, Salt Lake City, Utah Anthropology, American Indian studies, and English Ashleigh worked on an excavation at Angel Mounds and presented at the Midwest Archaeological Conference. She also attended a field school in Alaska after winning the Society for American Archaeology’s 2012 Arthur C. Parker award.

Obsa bokku ’14 Chemistry Obsa looked at the effects of fertilizer treatments and harvest on a restored stand of native prairie and studied aqueous amides. He made important contributions to poster presentations at two American Chemical Society National Meetings.

Reach deep.

Make waves.

No one sits on the sidelines.

The Morris Cougars are NCAA Division III members of the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference. One out of five students is a varsity athlete, and one out of three plays intramural sports.

Last year 93 Morris student-athletes were awarded Academic All-Conference honors for their achievements in the classroom.

life beyond the classroom builds friendships that renew and sustain for a lifetime.

Live well.

Play smart.

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scope out our huge range of activities. Visualize yourself in the midst of it all.

Students build community.

Play frisbee golf at Pomme de Terre.

Go to a fall football game.

Prepare and serve dinner for local seniors.

Serve in student government.

Listen to the turbines hum.

Swim.

Shoot hoops.

Hang out on the mall.

Make snow angels.

Win the tug-o-war.

Eat toast at Don’s Cafe.

Lift weights.

See the stars from the telescope.

Dine Italian downtown.

Visit the greenhouse.

Argue politics (national and local).

Talk philosophy (outdoors in the winter).

Play HFA night games.

Play tennis, ping pong, or pool.

See a play.

Listen to a well-known speaker.

See a movie downtown.

Walk or bike everywhere.

Watch the sunrise.

Pick up necessities at Willies.

Kick around a ball on the mall.

DJ a radio show.

Have an epiphany.

Play Tetris. Win. Meet a best friend.

Start a new club.

Run. Walk. Skate.

Read.

Watch clouds while lying on the mall.

Study in the library.

Eat. Study. Sleep. Play. Repeat.

Tutor at the elementary school.

Practice Spanish with a native speaker.

Play Ground Quidditch.

Plan an outfit for Zombie Prom.

Perform at open mic.

Skype a roommate in Paris.

Game night with floormates.

Do laundry…for free!

Plant organic vegetables.

Attend the powwow.

Learn to dance.

Win an intramural championship t-shirt.

Go canoeing on Pomme de Terre River.

Learn a new language.

Volunteer in the community.

Play card games.

Network with alumni.

Learn a new musical instrument.

Win a floor decorating contest.

Tour the biomass plant.

Cook exotic meals.

Write for the school newspaper.

Go ice skating.

Build snow forts.

Bowl with friends.

Shop and volunteer at the co-op.

Visit the C-store at midnight.

Run out of free time.

clubs & organizations [ students never have a dull moment ]

student athletic advisory council At Morris, student athletes make a difference on and off the field. Our Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) allows students to take part in important decisions that affect Cougar Athletics. SAAC also provides leadership opportunities and improves the studentathlete experience.

Non-stop culture. Morris hosts nationally and internationally acclaimed artists, scholars, authors, and visionaries.

Nationally ranked exhibits, performances, lectures, and conferences are scheduled throughout the year.

and associations exist, ranging from serious to silly, plus there’s always room for more.

And don’t forget all the amazing events like Jazz Fest, Zombie Prom, and the Pride of the Prairie Local Foods Dinner.

Spark spontaneity. Do something creative, solve the world’s problems, defeat a virtual sorcerer, or just hang out with a friend over coffee.

“I’ve had the opportunity to lead several student organizations, including the American Indian Science and Engineering Society.

With that club I’ve been able to attend conferences all over the United States and present my research.”

Ashleigh Thompson ’14, Anthropology, American Indian Studies, English

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Morris has your interests covered. More than 90 student-led clubs

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University of Minnesota, Morris — a renewable, sustainable education.

Stand out.

Fit in.

At the University of Minnesota, Morris, you can do both.

You have your own personality. So do we.

We are a public college where individuals shine and find community.

People here are scholars and friends. Morris becomes a second home.

Visit & Apply to MORRIS! Discover what a renewable, sustainable education means to you.

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