LOCATION
Monroe is the largest city in Northeast Louisiana. With year-round outdoor recreation, a rich Louisiana culture, and a growing job market for ULM graduates, there’s no doubt #thebestisonthebayou. Average Seasonal Temperatures - Monroe, LA
SPRING 57oF / 79oF
SUMMER 75oF / 93oF
FALL 63oF / 80oF
WINTER 45oF / 62oF
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8489 6876 Undergraduate
1272 Graduate students
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22% African American 11% Other
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The ULM Scholarship Office assists students in the search for and the awarding and processing of ULM scholarships. Specific scholarships are available only to incoming freshmen, while others are available to all ULM students who meet eligbility requirements.
Majors and Minors Offered Your dream job starts with your dream major. Study, learn, and research under passionate professors in small classroom settings.
Various scholarships are available for: • First Time Freshmen • Transfer Students • Out-Of-State Students
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Student Organizations Joining a student group is a great way to get involved, meet new people, and share in common interests.
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In Dental Hygiene, Medical Laboratory Sciences, and Master of Occupational Therapy.
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These scholarships are awarded based upon a variety of criteria, including GPA, program of study, classification, and college affiliation.
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$6,050 per semester or $12,100 per year. Out-Of-State fee waivers are available for first-time, full-time freshmen and transfer students.
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A degree from ULM is an investment that can create personal, intellectual, and professional gains for the rest of your life!
We believe that students, faculty, and staff should strive to strengthen the bonds between our university and community, lead through service and learning, and be motivated to grow in intellect and integrity.
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HISTORY
Yesterday. Today. Tomorrow. The history of the University of Louisiana Monroe is a record of educational leadership and progress with time. In 1922, Timothy Oscar Brown, superintendent of Ouachita
The first session of the Ouachita Parish Junior College began on September 28, 1931, with a full corps of teachers and an enrollment of 416 students. At that time, it was one of the
Parish Schools perceived the need for an institution that would
only junior colleges in Louisiana. Thus was realized the dream of
provide college training for the great number of local high
T.O. Brown – that educational advantages beyond high school
school graduates. After a thorough study of the situation, Brown
graduation should be the possession of the citizens of Ouachita
presented the idea in an address to the Monroe Kiwanis Club,
Parish. Ouachita Parish Junior College graduated its first class of
where it was favorably received. Working with community
135 students in June 1933.
organizations like the Kiwanis Club, Rotary Club, the Lions
From 1934 to 1998, the University changed names and
Club, and the Chamber of Commerce, T.O. Brown was able
governing boards numerous times. However, on August 27,
to garner community support to pass legislation to establish a
1999, the university officially changed its name to the University
junior college as well as a special tax that would provide for the
of Louisiana Monroe. ULM has followed a course of vigorous
construction and equipment of the junior college. In January 1931,
growth in its transition from a junior college to an institution
the Ouachita Parish Police Jury and the School Board of Ouachita
offering a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate
Parish purchased the site for the college. The building, including
degree programs and is now recognized as a premier institution of
equipment and grounds, represented an investment of over
higher education.
$350,000 in 1931 (equivalent to 5.5 million in today's economy).
MISSION
WHY The University of Louisiana Monroe?
At ULM, diversity is a reality. We are a vibrant community intersecting arts, cultures, religions, languages, and experiences. No matter who you are or what you want to become, you’ll be a valued member of a fast-growing universal community.
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Start your flight here! First Time Freshmen
Transfer Students
Complete the Regents core curriculum · Cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.35 or higher · CORE GPA of 2.0 or 20 ACT composite · ACT English score of at least 18 or ACT Math score of at least 19
Must have earned: · A transferable associate degree OR · A minimum 18 college-level academic hours with a 2.00 minimum GPA, AND · Must have completed a college-level English, AND math
SAT conversion guideline can be found on the Admissions website
Transfer Credit Equivalency/Comparison Search, visit: webservices.ulm.edu/flightpath/tools/transfer-search
ACADEMIC MAJORS
NO APPLICATION FEE! ulm.edu/apply
• Accounting
• Construction Management
• Marriage and Family Therapy
• Agribusiness
• Criminal Justice*
• Mathematics*
• Art
■ Actuarial Science
■ Art Education (Grades K-12)
• Dental Hygiene
■ Mathematics Education (Grades 6-12)
■ Studio Art
• Education
• Medical Laboratory Science
Ceramics
■ Elementary Education (Grades 1-5)
• Music
Drawing
■ Secondary Education (Grades 6-12)
■ Instrumental Education (Grades K-12)
Biology
■ Instrumental Music Performance
Painting
Chemistry
■ Music Theory and Composition
• Atmospheric Science
■ Piano Pedagogy
• Biology
English
■ Vocal Education (Grades K-12)
■ Chemical Biology
French (Grades K-12)
■ Vocal Performance
■ Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Social Studies
• Nursing
■ Molecular Biology & Biotechnology
Spanish (Grades K-12)
• Occupational Therapy Assistant
■ Pre-Professional Biology
• English
• Pharmacy
• Business Administration
• Finance
• Political Science
• Chemistry*
• General Studies
• Psychology
■ Biochemistry
• Health Studies
• Radiologic Technology
■ Forensic Chemistry
■ Pre-Professional
• Risk Management & Insurance
■ Medicinal Chemistry
■ Management/Marketing
• Social Work
Graphic Design
■ Abuse Case Management (Certification)
Earth Science
• Communication
• History
• Speech-Language Pathology
■ Communication Advocacy
• Kinesiology
• Toxicology*
■ Digital Media Production
■ Exercise Science
■ Food Safety
■ Journalism
■ Pre-Physical Therapy
■ General Toxicology
■ Public Relations
■ Fitness and Sports Industry
• Unmanned Aircraft Systems Management
• Computer Information Systems
■ Health and Physical Education
• World Languages
• Management
■ French
• Marketing
■ Spanish
■ Information Security
• Computer Science
*Has general degree option.
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