2021-22 Undergraduate Viewbook

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2021-22

Your years here will change you forever.

We’re posi+ive about it.

This is the one time in your life when you should find the place that speaks to you. Not to anyone else.

Memphis is alive with creativity and innovation – where you can’t help but become your best self.

Discover all the pluses to coming here.

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TRIED + TRUE 22,000+ STUDENTS

16:1

STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO

200+

STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS

HUNDREDS OF

360+ SCHOLARSHIPS STUDENT CLUBS AVAILABLE AND ORGANIZATIONS EMPHASIS ON

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

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LARGEST HONORS COLLEGE IN TENNESSEE

3.17 AVERAGE GPA OF STUDENTS ENGAGED IN ORGANIZATIONS AND CLUBS CONTINUOUSLY RANKED

SAFEST LARGE CAMPUS IN TENNESSEE**

MORE THAN

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AREAS OF STUDY

BIG CAMPUS

WITH CLOSE-KNIT FEEL

RANKED IN THE

TOP TIER FOR NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES*

*U.S. News & World Report **TBI Crime on Campus Report

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EXPERIENCE + PRESTIGE Adding Memphis to your life gives you a huge advantage.

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About our world-class internship program We can create new relationships to fast track your career. Here is a partial list of recent partners:

FedEx AutoZone City of Memphis Smith & Nephew International Paper National Civil Rights Museum St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital First Horizon Ernst & Young Shelby Farms Park Medtronic

An education isn’t something you get. You create meaningful experiences by doing. We’re ranked among the top universities in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. That distinction allows us to partner with nationally recognized companies and organizations to give students work-based skills through our world-class internship program.

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OUR LOCATION IS A HU

World-class museums. Natural beauty and wonder. Major events and festivals.

Nationally recognized music, arts and food scenes. This is a college experience that will light your fire. Exploration and discovery are everywhere, so it’s easy to make all of Memphis your classroom, gallery, playground, stage, think tank and home. So much is waiting right here for you to amplify your UofM journey.

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UGE PLUS

Mississippi River Historic Beale Street National Civil Rights Museum St. Jude Marathon Levitt Shell - Free Live Music Shelby Farms Park Indie Memphis Film Festival Orpheum Theatre Graceland Stax Museum of American Soul Music Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum Sun Studio Museum Beale Street Music Festival World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest Cooper-Young Festival Memphis Botanic Garden Memphis Zoo

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PRIDE + JOY

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Make some noise for your Memphis Tigers!

From football to hoops to other Division I sports, students and alums get shoulder-to-shoulder to bring it. Unwavering spirit. Faces painted with stripes.

Hair turned metallic blue. It’s electric, loud and the tailgating is legendary.

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fierce + fit

The Tiger community believes that good health is the foundation of a strong mind. The new R. Brad Martin Student Wellness Center is the main hub for fitness classes, equipment, programs and services. It’s a state-of-the-art facility that is free for students, along with a nearby Rec and Sports Complex. That’s right — we have two facilities dedicated to physical activity, sports clubs and intramurals.

Cardio machines Weight equipment & machines Indoor track Indoor & outdoor basketball courts Tennis courts Indoor & outdoor pools Outdoor playing fields Wellness patio Tiger Cafe smoothie bar Group fitness studios Teaching kitchen Personal training* Massage therapy* *reduced service rates for students

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SERIOUS + FUN There are more than 360 student clubs and organizations

50% of undergrads are students of color

Our Greek community is comprised of 12 sororities and 12 fraternities

The UofM will challenge you academically, socially and personally. We are creators, activists, adventurers, artists and athletes, and we keep the spark alive through organizations, club sports, Greek communities, Tiger events and rich traditions. You’ll find the real you here on a diverse, inclusive campus.

Did you know that engaged students have a stronger sense of belonging and higher GPAs? Come find what inspires you. Meet new people. Get involved.

Discover opportunities and check out current student events at memphis.edu/tigerzone.

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PASSIONS + PATHWAYS College of Arts and Sciences

Area Studies Global Processes

African and African American Studies (BA) American Studies (BA) Anthropology (BA) Biology (BS) Chemistry (BS/BSCh) Biochemistry General Chemistry

Computer Science (BS) Criminology and Criminal Justice (BA) Earth Sciences (BA) Geoarchaeology Geography Geology

African American Literature Creative Writing English as a Second Language Language and Linguistics Literature Professional Writing

World Languages (BA) Chinese French German Italian Japanese Portuguese Russian Spanish Multiple Concentrations

Philosophy (BA) Physics (BS)

Applied Physics Astronomy General Physics Materials Science Physics for Medical Sciences

Political Science (BA) Psychology (BA)

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Social Work (BA)

Fogelman College of Business and Economics Accounting (BBA) Business Economics (BBA) Financial Economics

Business Information and Technology (BBA) Finance (BBA)

Banking and Financial Services Business Finance Real Estate

International Business (BBA) Management (BBA)

History (BA) International Studies (BA)

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Mathematics Statistics

Behavioral Neuroscience Cognitive Science General Psychology

Economics (BA) English (BA)

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Mathematical Sciences (BS)

Human Resources

Marketing Management (BBA) Supply Chain Management (BBA)

MEMPHIS

College of Communication and Fine Arts Architecture (BFA) Art (BFA)

Art Education Art History Foundation Studies Graphic Design Photography Studio Arts

Communication (BA)

Communication Studies Film and Video Production

Interior Architecture (BFA) Journalism & Strategic Media (BA) Advertising Journalism Public Relations

Music (BM)

Commercial Music Performance Composition, Theory & Musicology Conducting and Large Ensembles Harpsichord Jazz Studies Music Education Music Industry Percussion

Performance (BM) Brass Keyboard Percussion String Woodwinds

Theatre (BFA)

Design and Technical Production Musical Theatre Performance

Exploring the direction you want to take is what college is all about. As a comprehensive, research-intensive university, we’re driven to prepare you well.

Our majors will impress you, maybe even surprise you. Many are top ranked.

College of Education

Human Development and Learning (BSEd) Integrative Studies (BSEd)

Youth Services Non-Licensure Secondary Math

Teaching All Learners (BSEd)

Herff College of Engineering

Biomedical Engineering (BSBE) Civil Engineering (BSCE) Computer Engineering (BSCPE) Electrical Engineering (BSEE) Engineering Technology (BSET) Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management

Hospitality and Resort Management (BA) Sport and Leisure Management (BS)

Loewenberg College of Nursing Nursing (BSN)

College of Health Sciences Health Studies (BS)

Dietetics Exercise, Sport and Movement Sciences Health Sciences Healthcare Leadership

Physical Education Teacher Education (BSEd)

College of Professional and Liberal Studies (Design Your Own Degree)

Commercial Aviation (BS) Liberal Studies (BLS)

Asian Studies and International Trade Judaic Studies Religious Studies

Professional Studies (BPS)

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services Child Development and Family Studies Child Life Specialist Disability Studies and Rehabilitation Services Early Care and Learning Early Intervention Specialist Emergency Management Fashion Design Fashion Merchandising Health Services Human Services Information Technology International Organizational Leadership Law Enforcement Administration Legal Studies Manufacturing Technology Management (Lambuth) Music and Entertainment (Lambuth) Nonprofit Development and Administration Organizational Leadership Preschool and Child Care Administration Technology Management Services Urban Studies Visual Merchandising and Exhibition Design

Professional Studies RODP (BPS)

Information Technology International Organizational Leadership Organizational Leadership

Regents Online Degree Program (BLS)

School of Public Health Public Health (BS)

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WHOA + WOW

We have two prominent business incubators on campus — the FedEx Institute of Technology and the Crews Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. As a major research university working collaboratively and creatively with our city, the region and the world, we make headlines all the time. .

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room + not bored

Our room and board experience is the opposite of boring. Spacious, modern accommodations and popular dining spots make your time at the UofM comfortable, cool, yummy, convenient and inspiring. Studies show that making the choice to live on campus improves academic success.

- Option of residence hall or apartment - Free WiFi & cable - 24-hour labs - Free Blue Line shuttle bus - Popular chain eateries - Flexible dining plans - Local food trucks - Hangout spaces

- Onsite laundry - Community garden - Campus recycling - Free student fitness - New student wellness center - Walkable nightlife & shopping - 24/7 police patrols

Go to memphis.edu/reslife to learn more about campus living.

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OPTIONS + IDEAS

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UofM Lambuth Undergraduate Majors

To go to college here is to be part of the broader Tiger Nation, which means you can attend classes at UofM Lambuth in Jackson, Tennessee, or any other UofM location, including online. Through these blended strengths, your talents and potential will be fully developed.

BIOLOGY BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENT CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION TEACHING ALL LEARNERS ELEMENTARY K-6/SPECIAL EDUCATION MODIFIED K-12 LICENSURE ENGLISH HEALTH SERVICES HEALTH STUDIES INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LAW ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION LIBERAL STUDIES (INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES) MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT NONPROFIT DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATION NURSING (RN-TO-BSN) ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP POLITICAL SCIENCE PSYCHOLOGY PUBLIC RELATIONS PROFESSIONAL STUDIES SOCIAL WORK

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price + fit 90%

or more of our full-time freshmen receive financial aid

700+

More than

50%

of first-time freshmen at the UofM are eligible for Pell Grants (Please note, in many cases, students whose family income is less than $50,000 may qualify for the Federal Pell Grant)

Access Memphis Tuition

Guaranteed Tuition Plan Students who opt into the Guaranteed Tuition Plan are locked into the tuition rate for eight consecutive semesters.

Tuition Cap Credit hours above 12 for undergraduate Tennessee residents and 10 for graduate Tennessee residents incur no additional charge.

Uniform Tuition Rates Traditional and online courses are offered at the same rate per credit hour.

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scholarships are awarded to students annually

LEARN MORE

Access Memphis Scholarships

Scholarship Opportunities Academic scholarships begin at a 3.25 GPA and 22 ACT or SAT equivalent. Test Optional scholarship begin at a 3.8 GPA. Additional scholarships based on leadership, service and diversity are available.

The Memphis Promise The Memphis Promise is a commitment to assist Tennessee residents with funding their college education at the University of Memphis by awarding a last-dollar scholarship to fill the gap between a student’s financial aid and the cost of tuition for eligible students.

Learn about all your financial aid options at memphis.edu/financialaid and memphis.edu/access.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TEST-FLEXIBLE EVALUATION PROCESS.

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APPLY + RELAX

Campus tours are available M-F at 9:30 AM and 1:30 PM.

SCAN CODE TO REGISTER OR LEARN MORE AT VISIT.MEMPHIS.EDU

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We know the college search and application process can be stressful, and our goal is to create more happy dances and curb any anxious pacing. Follow these easy steps to get things rolling.

Step 1: Go to memphis.edu/membound and click APPLY NOW. Please be aware that there is a $25 application fee.

Step 2: File a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for financial aid

and/or apply to the Tennessee HOPE Lottery Scholarship program at studentaid.gov beginning October 1.

Step 3: Apply before December 1 for priority consideration for scholarships.

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The University of Memphis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action University. It is committed to the education of a non-racially identifiable student body. 2021-ENR-049/5M/Paulsen