DSU 2019-2020 Viewbook

active learning. active life.

WELCOME TRAILBLAZER NATION to

‑ RALPH WALDO EMERSON

“DO NOT GO WHERE THE PATH MAY LEAD, GO INSTEAD WHERE THERE IS NO PATH AND LEAVE A TRAIL.”

9,950

SCHOOL COLORS

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IDENTITY: Student Body

NCAA Division II teams

85 STUDENT CLUBS

43% MALE

57% FEMALE

24% MINORITY

170+ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Experience DSU’s active learning. active life.

VALUE ACTIVE EDUCATION DESTINATION INNOVATION

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PREPARATION TRADITION

VALUE

A WINNING COMBINATION: QUALITY EDUCATION & AFFORDABILITY

We are a premier open-enrollment teaching institution, which means we welcome a diverse student body and make your learning our top priority. We offer 200 academic programs at one of the lowest tuition costs in the Western United States.

#1

#5

#7

#26

Utah’s most affordable university

In CNBC’s Top Ten Most Affordable Small Colleges in the nation

Best Regional Public Colleges in the West - U.S. News & World Report

Overall Regional College in the West - U.S. News & World Report

Lowest average debt in the nation for public 4-year colleges & universities 13th

87%

#1

Of seniors rate a DSU education as excellent

Voted the Best of Southern Utah among 6 esteemed institutions

DSU ACADEMIC DEGREES

College of Humanities & Social Sciences

Master’s Degrees

Marriage & Family Therapy

Technical Writing & Digital Rhetoric

Bachelor’s Degrees

Applied Sociology

Communication Studies*

Applied Leadership

Health Communication

Organization & Leadership

Criminal Justice*

Criminology

Digital Defense & Security

English Education

Literary Studies

English*

Creative Writing

Professional & Technical Writing

History*

History & Social Science Teaching

Media Studies*

Broadcasting

Multimedia Journalism

Public Relations

Social Media

Psychology*

Spanish*

Spanish Education

Associate Degrees

Criminal Justice

Minors

American Sign Language*

Communication Studies

Creative Writing

Criminology

Digital Forensics

English Education

General English Global Studies*

Health Psychology History

Humanities & Philosophy*

Media Studies

Nonprofit Management

Professional & Technical Writing Psychology

Sociology*

Social Justice

Spanish

College of the Arts

Bachelor’s Degrees

Art*

BFA Studio Art

3-D / Sculpture / Ceramics

Art Education

Entertainment / Arts/ Animation

Painting / Drawing / Illustration

Photography / Digital Imagery

Dance*

Digital Film*

Music*

Music Education

Music Performance

Theatre*

Theatre Education

Minors

Art

Art History

Dance Music Photography Theatre

College of Science, Engineering & Technology

Bachelor’s Degrees

Applied & Computational Math

Actuarial Science

Computational Math

Data Analytics

Bioinformatics

Biology*

Biology Education

Biological Sciences

Biomedical Sciences

Natural Sciences

Biology with Integrated Science

Chemistry*

Computer Science*

Computer & Information Technology

Information Technology*

Software Development

Web Design & Development*

Design

Digital Design*

Graphic Design

Interaction Design

Mathematics*

Mathematics Education

Mechanical Engineering

Molecular Biology-Biochemistry

Physical Science Composite Teaching

Associate Degrees

Pre-Engineering

Minors

Biology

Biology Education

Chemistry

Chemistry Education

Computer Science

Digital Design

Information Technology

Mathematics

Mathematics Education

Web Design & Development

Physics

*An emphasis in this program is available to fulfill the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts/Science in Integrated Studies. Other emphases not shown here are also available (see catalog).

College of Business

Master’s Degree

Accountancy

Bachelor’s Degrees

Accounting

Business Administration

Management Information Systems

Finance

Information Systems & Analytics

Marketing*

Associate Degrees

General Technology – Business

Minors

Accounting Economics Management*

Marketing

College of Education

Bachelor’s Degrees

Elementary Education

Individualized Studies

Integrated Studies

Associate Degrees

Early Childhood Education

Licensure

Secondary Education

College of Health Sciences

Master’s Degree

Athletic Training

Bachelor’s Degrees

Applied Science in Health Sciences

Dental Hygiene

Exercise Science

Pre-Occupational Therapy

Pre-Physical Therapy

Medical Laboratory Science

Nursing

Population Health

Health Care Administration*

Long Term Care Administration*

Public Health*

Recreation & Sport Management*

Sport Management

Corporate Recreation & Wellness

Experience Industry Management

Associate Degrees

Emergency Medical Services

Medical Radiography

Physical Therapist Assistant

Respiratory Therapy

Surgical Technology

Minors

Health Care Administration

Long Term Care Administration

Public Health

Certificates & Endorsements

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (A-EMT)

Biotechnology

Computing Fundamentals

Design

Elementary STEM

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Entrepreneurship

ESL Proficiency

General Education

Maker

Media Production

Multimedia Journalism

Paramedic

Phlebotomy

Professional Writing

Retail Management

Social Media

Social Research Methods

Strategic Communication

Utah Math

Craig & Maureen Booth Honors Program

Our most talented and motivated students challenge themselves to become critical thinkers in DSU’s Booth Honors Program. Honors students enjoy:

Priority registration

Exclusive scholarship opportunities and travel grants

Unique internships, experiential learning, and study abroad experiences

“The Booth” — Comfortable study space in the Holland Centennial Commons

Honors recognition on transcript at graduation Visit integratedstudies.dixie.edu/honors-program.

ACTIVE EDUCATION

LEAN FORWARD.

At DSU, you won’t be lost in a crowded classroom. We provide hands-on, active learning experiences with small class sizes and caring, skilled professors who know your name.

EDUCATION

Average class size = 20

Student–faculty ratio 21:1

DSU is a teaching institution, so professors’ sole focus is teaching

GUILLEM PARRA BAZAN

Accounting Major

I love the small class sizes, which completely blew my mind, because it’s so cool to have an education where you feel so connected to your professors, the administration, and fellow students.

BE AN ACTIVE LEARNER AT DSU.

Imagine, develop, build, and test a new invention in the Makerspace at DSU’s Atwood Innovation Plaza.

Master the skill of starting an IV or establishing an airway while bumping down the road in the EMS program’s new ambulance.

Stay and study in Zion National Park as part of DSU’s Experiential Learning program.

Extract evidence from digital devices like cell phones in the Digital Forensics Crime Lab.

Teach children in the DSU Preschool or in Washington County School District classrooms.

Create and submit your own film or be part of the film selection process for DOCUTAH, DSU’s International Documentary Film Festival.

Help children, the elderly, and others in need of dental services through DSU’s Mobile Dental Clinic.

Host your own radio show on Radio Dixie or become a journalist with Dixie Sun News.

DESTINATION

top 50 Voted Best City in Utah

Safest campuses in the U.S.

top 5

Fastest growing cities in America

DESTINATION

THIS IS ST. GEORGE. NO PHOTOSHOP REQUIRED.

Dixie State University sits in the heart of St. George — a world-renowned destination and mecca for adventurers. Take advantage of our breathtaking surroundings and sunny weather. You’ll never want to leave.

Average days of sunshine annually: 300

Average annual high temperature: 77° F

Average annual snowfall: 0 inches

ADVENTURE AWAITS.

ST. GEORGE IS HOME TO:

St. George Marathon

Ironman 70.3 North American Pro Championship

12 golf courses

More than 300 miles of nearby mountain biking trails

NATIONAL PARKS

Zion National Park — 50 minutes

Bryce Canyon National Park — 2 hours

North Rim of the Grand Canyon — 2.5 hours

Capitol Reef National Park — 3.5 hours

Arches National Park — 5 hours

Canyonlands National Park — 5 hours

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

Quail Creek State Park — 15 minutes

Snow Canyon State Park — 20 minutes

Sand Hollow State Park — 25 minutes

Gunlock Reservoir — 40 minutes

Cedar Breaks National Monument — 1.5 hours

Brian Head Ski Resort — 1.5 hours

Lake Powell — 2.5 hours

Tuacahn Center for the Arts NO GEAR? NO PROBLEM!

NEARBY CITIES

Las Vegas — 1.5 hours

Salt Lake City — 4 hours

Los Angeles — 6 hours

Phoenix — 6 hours

NEARBY ROCK CLIMBING AND BOULDERING SITES

Moe’s Valley — 8 minutes

Chuckawalla — 9 minutes

Black Rocks — 10 minutes

Green Valley Gap — 15 minutes

Shotgun Alley — 20 minutes

Prophesy Wall — 15 minutes

DSU’s Outdoor Recreation Activity Center rents recreational equipment at a discounted cost for students’ personal use. They also offer guided hikes, bike rides, rock climbing expeditions, and other excursions during the fall and spring semesters. Check it out at recreation.dixie.edu/outdoor.

UNPARALLELED EXPERIENCES ARE A SHORT DRIVE AWAY.

INNOVATION

INNOVATION

IT’S WHAT WE’RE MADE OF.

We are leaders, not followers. We challenge the status quo. We are pioneers on the cutting edge of business, health science, technology, and more.

The people you meet here on campus are really focused on giving you the best college experience possible. Our professors are really hands-on, we have so many different outlets to find support, and the student life is amazing.

At DSU’s Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Center, mentors and investors help students patent, manufacture and market their new products and businesses. Students can earn cash to help fund their ideas through business competitions.

Through DSU’s Entertainment, Arts & Animation program, students produce animated short films to prepare them for careers in the gaming and film animation industries.

DSU’s Dance program is one of only a dozen colleges nationwide to offer an Aerial Dance Technique class — an emerging area of study in higher education.

Medical Laboratory Science students analyze real patient samples using the latest technologies found in medical labs. In learning phlebotomy, students use simulator arms before proceeding with live blood draws on volunteers.

DSU’s Computer & Information Technology department partners with local businesses to offer Code School, a free intensive course to help students jump-start their web programming careers for free. Many participants are placed in internships and jobs within the software and web industries upon completion.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

THIS IS OUR TOWN.

DSU is closely connected to our community, providing opportunities for you to make lasting changes and meaningful connections through service, leadership, and civic engagement.

DSU’s Trailblazer Engagement Center will be your go-to hub for service opportunities. Each year, the DSU family dedicates more than 200,000 hours of service to the community through 150 service projects.

Students volunteered at an orphanage in Belize and helped rebuild communities affected by Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans as part of the Alternative Breaks program.

DSU’s Dental Hygiene department collaborated with local dentists to offer uninsured children free preventative and restorative dental care.

Accounting students and faculty dedicated 3,437 hours to prepare 1,427 tax returns for community members, facilitating nearly $2.3 million in returns as part of the IRS’ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

DSU’s student-run public relations agency publicized the Heroes in Disguise 5k Fun Run in support of organ donation education and awareness.

The English and Music departments collaborate each spring to offer Storytime –a free evening of dramatic and musical storytelling – to the children and families in the community.

Nursing students conducted health screenings at the Huntsman Senior Games and Switchpoint homeless shelter in addition to visiting elderly community members to help them maintain or improve health.

As part of the Multicultural & Inclusion Center’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, volunteers dedicated 100 hours of service to spend quality time with the elderly, plant a community garden, paint and clean community facilities, and more.

academics.dixie.edu/trailblazer‑engagement‑center/

PREPARATION

READY, GO.

We are dedicated to making graduation day just a stepping stone on your way to a rewarding career and enriched life. The experiences and connections you create here are just as important as what you are learning.

PREPARATION

Of DSU graduates are employed or entering graduate school within 18 months of graduation 97%

Gain access to more than 26,000 jobs and internships through Handshake, an online career network for college students and recent grads Tesla Utah Jazz Amazon

Health Care

DSU’s Career Services offers free support to transform college students into career-ready professionals so they can enter the real world successfully.

100% of Medical Laboratory Science, Dental Hygiene, Respiratory Therapy, Medical Radiography, and Physical Therapist Assistant graduates pass their national board certification exams on the first attempt.

96% of DSU’s Computer & Information Technology and Computer Science students secure quality jobs right out of college.

Nearly 500 community members mentor DSU students in business, education, health sciences and more to prepare them for successful career experiences.

As part of the Student Managed Investment Fund, finance students manage a $200,000 portfolio.

Elementary Education students spend nearly 800 hours in K-6 classrooms throughout the program for practicum and student teaching.

100% of Art Education graduates have successfully found jobs in their field.

During the 2018-19 school year, 1,847 DSU students participated in internships relevant to their field of study.

We have so many incredible professors on campus who give us amazing opportunities. As a dancer, I have had professors who’ve prepared me for auditions with Cirque Du Soleil, Raging Red, and a dance intensive in Italy.

TRADITION

ROCK SOLID SINCE 1911.

DSU stands on the original encampment site of St. George’s first settlers. Our students carry on their tradition of grit, sacrifice, unity, and spirit today.

TRADITION

ATTWOOD INNOVATION PLAZA

Featuring the largest public makerspace in Southern Utah, this plaza provides student entrepreneurs a space to design, create and launch their products.

ECCLES FINE ARTS CENTER

Catch plays, concerts and recitals performed by fellow classmates and renowned musicians here at the Dolores Doré Eccles Fine Arts Center.

NORTH PLAZA

Here you can take advantage of the Testing Center, Disability Resource Center, and Community & Global Engagement Division, where you can learn about study abroad programs.

BOOTH WELLNESS CENTER

Offering professional health services, information, and resources, the Booth Wellness Center will help you be emotionally and medically well so you can thrive in school and in life.

TRAILBLAZER STADIUM

Not only will you catch football, soccer and track events here, it is also where you’ll receive your diploma at graduation.

CAMPUS MAP

HUMAN PERFORMANCE CENTER

Southwest of the O.C. Tanner Fountain, students come here to learn, train, play, and get in shape. The HPC features the state’s largest competition swimming pool, a 65-foot rock climbing wall, state-of-the-art labs, and a favorite of students – rooftop pickleball courts. The University’s Campus Recreation, Intramural Sports and Outdoor Recreation Centers are housed here as well.

KENNETH N. GARDNER STUDENT CENTER

Located in the heart of campus, the Student Center is a hub for students and activities. It houses the Campus Store, where students can get their latest Dixie State swag, textbooks, and supplies. Students can enjoy the many food options including Chick-fil-A, Subway, and Pizza Hut. Make sure not to miss the annual Casino Night, comedians, Mr. Dixie Pageant and weekly Wednes”D” events that the Student Association brings to this venue.

JEFFERY R. HOLLAND CENTENNIAL COMMONS

The Holland is the one-stop shop for student success. Offices for Academic Advisement, Career Services, Financial Aid, and Registration can all be found here. There is plenty of study space in the library and computer labs with access to the Academic Performance Center and Writing Center for student support. Students can also be found here enjoying a delectable ‘smore cookie from the in-house eatery Stacks.

HOUSING

Campus Housing provides opportunities for students to live, learn, and be involved as they focus on all that DSU has to offer. You can find students having a sand volleyball tournament, enjoying pickup basketball, or grabbing a bite to eat from Brooks’ Stop as they head to class. Being a short walk from classes and other key campus spaces, there’s no more convenient place for students to live, eat great food, and enjoy campus life.

M. ANTHONY BURNS ARENA

Located in the center of the Dixie State Athletics, the Burns Arena is home to Trailblazer Basketball. Conveniently located adjacent to Trailblazer Stadium, Karl Brooks Field, and the M.K. Cox Performing Arts Center, the Stampede student section fills the arena, loud and proud, to support their fellow Trailblazers. This exciting venue also hosts regular concerts and has featured Daya, Jesse McCartney, Echosmith, and more.

ENCAMPMENT MALL

This large, open, grassy area – located near the Erno and Etel Udvar-Hazy School of Business, McDonald Center for Humanities & Social Sciences, and Val A. Browning Learning Resource Center – is where students cross the Diagonal to go to class, enjoy the sun at the adjacent sand volleyball courts, or participate in our Homecoming tradition “Rock the Mall.”

#THEDIXIELIFE

A GUIDE TO CAMPUS LIFE

Attend Wednes“D” night events like Casino Night, Dixiefest, the drive-in movie, the Foam Dance, and more hosted by the Student Association.

Get fit by using the pool, track, fitness equipment, or rock-climbing wall in the Human Performance Center.

Join one of our 85 clubs or start your own.

Attend one of the more than 25 events or service opportunities offered by the Multicultural and Inclusion Center.

Attend home games for free and be sure to sit in The Stampede student section.

#THEDIXIELIFE

PARTICIPATE IN DSU INTRAMURALS

DSU has been ranked among the top 50 best intramural programs in the nation.

DSU intramural teams consistently win regional and national competitions.

DSU Intramurals holds more than 40 events each year in flag football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, softball, and more.

3,000 students participate each year.

NCAA DIVISION II ATHLETICS

MEN’S SPORTS WOMEN’S SPORTS

• Baseball

• Basketball

• Cross Country

• Football

• Golf

• Soccer

• Basketball

• Cross Country

• Golf

• Soccer

• Softball

• Swimming

• Tennis

• Track and Field

• Volleyball

DSU’S RECENT CHAMPIONS

Men’s Golf — 2019 NCAA South Central/West Regional Champions

Volleyball — 2018 RMAC Champions

Tennis — 2019 RMAC Tournament Champions

Softball — 2019 RMAC Tournament Champions

2018 ‑ 19 NCAA REGIONAL TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES

Men’s Golf — 11 straight appearances

Softball — 11 straight appearances

Volleyball — 4th appearance in 6 years

Men’s and Women’s Cross Country

DSU IS JOINING THE WESTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE IN 2020, MOVING TO NCAA DIVISION I ATHLETICS

NCAA DIVISION I 2020

HOUSING

Zagster bike and Spin scooters rental stations are located near residence halls and are available to help students get around quickly and easily.

MAKE DSU HOME.

DSU’s Campus View Suites is the perfect home away from home. Overlooking the DSU campus, these suites accommodate more than 350 students and feature game rooms, sand volleyball courts, a barbecue area, community kitchens, nearby basketball courts, and a fitness room. Plus, you can grab a burger, pizza, or coffee at Brooks’ Stop, a grill and market, located just out front.

Get the full college experience and meet your future best friends by living on campus at one of our five residence halls:

Campus View Suites

Abby Apartments

Chancellor Apartments

Nisson Towers

Shiloh Hall

APPLY AT HOUSING.DIXIE.EDU

A list of off-campus student housing is available at housing.dixie.edu/off-campus-housing.

VISIT &

CAMPUS TOURS & DSU PREVIEWS

The best way to find out if DSU is right for you is to come to campus and see for yourself. A campus tour or an overnight DSU Preview will give you the best glimpse of what The Dixie Life is all about.

Reserve a campus tour or sign up for a DSU Preview at dixie.edu/visitcampus

STEPS TO ADMISSION

Already know that DSU is the perfect school for you? It’s not too early or too late to apply. Seize the day and take the next step in preparing for your future.

INCOMING FRESHMEN TRANSFER STUDENTS

1.

1. Complete Application Complete Application at dixie.edu

at dixie.edu

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2. Pay the $35 application fee Pay the $35 application fee

Submit your official high school transcript Submit your official college transcripts Submit ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer scores

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APPLY

PAYING FOR COLLEGE

ESTIMATED COSTS PER SEMESTER

DSU is the most affordable university in Utah and one of the most affordable in the U.S. Below are our estimated total costs per semester for the 2020-2021 academic year.*

*Amounts may be subject to change

SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

All students admitted before March 1 are automatically considered for academic scholarships. The admissions application also serves as the scholarship application.

Scholarships are awarded based on the following index score logic: Cumulative high school unweighted GPA times 10 plus the composite ACT score. Example: 3.4 GPA x 10 + 20 ACT = 54. Use this formula to find your scholarship eligibility in the table below.

Freshmen Resident Academic Scholarships

2020 – 21 Resident Scholarships

Full in-state base tuition per year for 4 years

$3,400 per year for 4 years

$2,400 per year for 4 years

$1,500 per year for 4 years

$1,000 per year for 4 years

*Amounts are for academic year 2020 - 21 and subject to change *Dollar amounts are per year, not per semester

Freshmen Non Resident Academic Scholarships

To convert SAT score to ACT equivalent, go to: go.dixie.edu/non-resident-application.

2020 – 21 Non Resident Scholarships

*Amounts are for academic year 2020 - 21 and subject to change

Non Resident Tuition Waivers

Tuition waivers are available to students who do not qualify for academic scholarships. To be considered, students must complete their admission application as well as a waiver application at go.dixie.edu/non-resident-application.

The deadline to apply for a waiver is July 15 for fall and December 15 for spring.

Western Undergraduate Exchange (W.U.E.) Waiver

The Western Undergraduate Exchange (W.U.E.) Waiver reduces tuition costs for non-residents of most western states. Participating states include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. To be considered for the waiver, students must be admitted with a minimum 16 ACT or 860 SAT score (2 part SAT) and a 48 index score or higher. Students can apply for the W.U.E. by going to go.dixie.edu/non resident application.

Good Neighbor Program

The Good Neighbor Program reduces tuition costs for students from Lincoln and Clark counties in Nevada and Mohave and Coconino counties in Arizona. To be considered for the program, students must be admitted with a minimum 16 ACT or 860 SAT score (2 part SAT) and a 40 index score or higher. Students can apply for the Good Neighbor Program by going to go.dixie.edu/non resident application.

Transfer Academic Scholarships

All transfer students admitted before July 1 for the fall semester and December 1 for the spring semester are automatically considered for academic scholarships. The admissions application also serves as the scholarship application.

Non Resident Transfer Tuition Waivers

Tuition waivers are available to students who do not qualify for academic scholarships. To be considered, students must complete their admission and complete a waiver application at go.dixie.edu/non-resident-application.

Western Undergraduate Exchange (W.U.E.) Waiver

The Western Undergraduate Exchange (W.U.E.) Waiver reduces tuition costs for non-residents of most western states. Participating states include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. To be considered for the waiver, students must be admitted with a minimum GPA of 2.75 and a minimum of 24 transfer credits. Students can apply for the W.U.E. by going to go.dixie.edu/non resident application.

Other Scholarships

Good Neighbor Program

The Good Neighbor Program reduces tuition costs for students from Lincoln and Clark counties in Nevada and Mohave and Coconino counties in Arizona. To be considered for the program, students must be admitted with a minimum GPA of 2.50 and a minimum of 24 transfer credits. Students can apply for the Good Neighbor Program by going to go.dixie.edu/non resident application.

Almost all of our students receive financial aid or scholarships. Other scholarships available to DSU students include:

• Community and local scholarships

• Sterling Scholar & student body officer scholarships

• Fine arts scholarships

• DSU department scholarships

• Private and state sponsored scholarships

• Veteran scholarships

• Student Ambassador scholarships

• Athletic scholarships

• Diversity/multi-cultural scholarships

• Health/nursing scholarships

• AmeriCorps Education Award

• International student scholarships

For details on how to apply, visit: financialaid.dixie.edu/scholarships