Vanguard University View Book 2020

WE ARE VU VA N G U A R D U N I V E R S I T Y O R A N G E C O U N T Y, C A L I F O R N I A

SINCE 1920

ORANGE COUNTY’S FIRST FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE, VANGUARD HAS BEEN EQUIPPING STUDENTS SINCE 1920, when we welcomed the first graduating class of world-changers. Today we continue to offer a top-rated Christian education, combined with practical skills and training in liberal arts and sciences, to prepare you for the next chapter in your life.

YO U R STO RY M AT T E RS

THE PERFECT MIX At Vanguard, we’ve come up with the perfect mix: unbeatable academic training, a caring community where lifelong friendships are born, a beautiful campus near Southern California’s beaches and cultural attractions, and a strong spiritual foundation that puts Christ at the center of it all. We go beyond scholarship, beyond the classroom and beyond the expected—equipping you to lead the story God has for you.

TRUTH

We pursue truth by knowing Christ who is TRUTH

“COMMUNITY IS BIG HERE. WHEN YOU HAVE THE RIGHT GROUP OF PEOPLE AROUND YOU, YOU CAN’T GO WRONG.” SELINA LEWIS KINESIOLOGY

MAKE YOUR MARK Vanguard University offers a wide variety

For nearly 100 years, this approach has yielded a

of academic programs to choose from, so

distinguished list of alums—leading scientists, best-selling

you can make an impact in any field when

authors, network television and film studio producers, top

you start your career. With outstanding

political analysts and world-changing ministers.

faculty and small class sizes—21 students on average—every diploma is backed by personalized instruction.

SANDRA MORGAN, PhD, RN DIRECTOR, GLOBAL CENTER FOR WOMEN AND JUSTICE, CO-CHAIR W H I T E H O U S E P U B L I C - P R I VA T E PA R T N E R S H I P A D V I S O R Y C O U N C I L T O E N D H U M A N T R A F F I C K I N G , A S S O C I AT E PROFESSOR OF WOMEN’S STUDIES

T A R A S I RV E N T, P h D A S S O C I AT E D E A N O F N AT U R A L , PHYSICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES, DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND SPONSORED PROGRAMS, PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY

STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO

16 : 1 SPECIALIZED AC C R E D I TAT I O N NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS OF MUSIC (NASM) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS OF THEATRE (NAST) COMMISSION ON COLLEGIATE NURSING EDUCATION (CCNE)

H I S PA N I C - S E RV I N G INSTITUTION AWARDED A FIVE-YEAR,

$ 3. 75 M I L L I O N FEDERAL GRANT

TOMMY CĂ SAREZ, PhD A S S O C I AT E D E A N O F D I V I S I O N O F T H E O L O G Y, P R O F E S S O R O F H I S T O R I C A L A N D S Y S T E M AT I C T H E O L O G Y

E X P E R T F A C U LT Y means powerful results We’ve brought together a team of highly qualified

committees, received a guest maestro position

professors who love God and are passionate

at Carnegie Hall and been quoted as experts

about teaching. Vanguard professors hold

in the Los Angeles Times. As a student, these

doctorate degrees from prestigious institutions

same professors are there to encourage and

such as Oxford, Cornell, Columbia, USC, NYU

guide you as you live out the story God has

and Vanderbilt. And have advised the President

prepared for you.

of the United States, testified before state

“OUR INDUSTRY EXPERT FACULTY PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH REAL WORLD EXPERIENCES THAT SET THEM APART IN THE MARKETPLACE.” BJORN JONSSON C H A I R O F D E PA R T M E N T O F B U S I N E S S A N D M A N A G E M E N T A S S I S TA N T P R O F E S S O R

V I RT U E We honor God by committing ourselves to the person and model of Jesus Christ

“I LOVE HOW WELL ROUNDED OUR COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT IS. AS A FILM STUDENT, I’M TAKING FILM COURSES PLUS PRACTICAL COURSES LIKE INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION AND SPEECH.” E M I LY B R OW N C O M M U N I C AT I O N

“VANGUARD GAVE ME MORE THAN A NURSING DEGREE—IT GAVE ME LIFELONG FRIENDS AND AN EVERLASTING SUPPORT SYSTEM. AS ONE PROFESSOR SAID, ‘LET ALL THOSE AROUND YOU FEEL PRECIOUS, SAFE AND HEARD.’ I FELT ALL THAT AND MORE!” J A S M I N E S N OW D E N NURSING

A CONNECTED C A M P U S where you are known The 35,000 square foot Waugh Student Center

community. The second floor houses a 3,000

opened in 2020. The first floor houses a cafĂŠ,

square foot student fitness center. And, an

coffee bar, commuter-friendly kitchen and lockers,

outdoor terrace is a favorite place for students

and convertible forum for banquets, events

to sit, study and relax in front of the fireplace

or athletics. The open-concept design fosters

with a panoramic view of campus.

Focus on your health and wellness at the Jeff & Kendra Motske

FITNESS CENTER Grab a latté and snack to go at

DR. BEN’S COFFEE BAR The Bruce Lindsay Café serves more than

200 TYPES OF FOOD from our salad bar, to pizza fresh from the oven and daily international favorites

Join your fellow Lions for chapel or drop in for a pick-up basketball game at the Paul and Barbara

H E AT H F O R U M

GO DEEPER

in faith

Spiritual growth is at the heart of the Vanguard journey. Founded by the Assemblies of God denomination, the University embraces its Pentecostal heritage of Spirit-empowered life and thought. We want students to discover their God-given calling, and then engage the culture around them from a Christian point of view.

Worship is an integral part of the Vanguard student experience and foundational to holistic development during college. Chapel provides students time to pursue God together and learn to respond to His leading through the power of the Holy Spirit.

S E RV I C E

We develop our talents to their potential and discern God’s purpose for our lives

More than

2 4 D E N O M I N AT I O N S are represented at Vanguard

There are more than

2 0 S T U D E N T- L E D WORSHIP TEAMS AND MINISTRIES on campus

Each year Vanguard students visit over a dozen locations on

LOCAL AND GLOBAL MISSIONS TRIPS, integrating faith and learning

YO U R S T O RY Envision yourself in sunny California, while immersed in powerful, transformational opportunities.

Your life will be fostered in a diverse campus community

Best College Locations in California. Surrounded by the

in one of the most vibrant coastal cities famed for its

career opportunities that come with living in Orange

sunny weather. Vanguard is located in Costa Mesa, a

County, home to several Fortune 500 companies and

place that’s dubbed Orange County’s “capital of cool”

the action sports capital of the world, you gain access

by the OC Register and ranked #7 in the Niche 2020

to unique internships and influential business leaders.

329 days of sunshine per year in Southern California

60% of students live on campus

4.6 miles to the beach

125 intramural sports teams and campus clubs, from the surf club to Live2Free

233 palm trees on campus

A DV E N T U R E Explore your new home.

Whether a freshman or transfer student, residential or commuter, college life is an exciting time for building a new community and making a new home. At Vanguard, we encourage you to push yourself to try something new—whether it’s surfing or paddle boarding, sampling international cuisines or attending your first opera on the 14-acre Segerstrom Center for the Arts campus just down the street. Share these new adventures with your soon to be lifelong friends.

“VANGUARD HAS GIVEN ME SO MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW AND LEARN. I FEEL LIKE I TRULY BELONG HERE, AND HAVE MET SO MANY GREAT PEOPLE THAT HAVE IMPACTED MY LIFE.” K Y L E V I T WA R LIBERAL STUDIES

L I O N AT H L E T I C S The pursuit of excellence.

We are one of the top NAIA (Division I) athletic

not only on the scoreboard but by how our

programs, with teams advancing to national

student athletes exemplify the Champions of

competition nearly every year and in 2014 our

Character values—respect, integrity, responsibility,

men’s basketball team claimed the NAIA National

sportsmanship and servant leadership.

Championship. At Vanguard, success is measured

VA N G U A R D L I O N S I N T E RC O L L E G I AT E AT H L E T I C T E A M S Men’s BASEBALL BASKETBALL CROSS COUNTRY GOLF SOCCER TRACK AND FIELD VOLLEYBALL WRESTLING

Women’s BASKETBALL BEACH VOLLEYBALL CROSS COUNTRY DANCE/SIDELINE CHEER GOLF SOCCER SOFTBALL STUNT TRACK AND FIELD VOLLEYBALL

FINANCES Making the next chapter possible.

At Vanguard, we make a quality education affordable. We are ranked #4 in the U.S. News and World Report “Most Students Receiving Merit Aid� category. Last year, Vanguard students received over $40 million in gift aid. To ensure you receive the grants, scholarships or loans you qualify for, our admissions counselors will walk you through the financial aid application process.

You might get an academic merit scholarship, a needbased grant, or a talent scholarship for involvement in music, theatre or athletics. You might be offered an on-campus job. Whatever the case, we put the Vanguard experience within reach of every student who wants their journey to pass through here.

98% OF STUDENTS receive financial aid

VA N G U A R D ’ S U N D E R G R A D U A T E COLLEGE OFFERS DEGREES in the following majors and minors:

BACHELOR OF ARTS

PSYCHOLOGY

4-YEAR I N T E G R AT E D BACHELOR’S & TEACHING CREDENTIAL

SOCIOLOGY

Biochemistry

ACCOUNTING

MUSIC

BUSINESS A D M I N I S T R AT I O N

Worship Leadership

C O M M U N I C AT I O N Film/Visual Storytelling

Music

Interpersonal/Intercultural Communication Studies

T H E AT R E A R T S

Biology

Musical Theatre

Chemistry

Public Relations

Stage & Screen Acting/Directing

Liberal Studies

Technology & Emerging Media

ENGLISH HISTORY/POLITICAL SCIENCE LIBERAL STUDIES ( E DUCAT ION )

MARKETING

Technical/Design

Mathematics

THEOLOGY Biblical Studies Christian Formation and Discipleship Studies General Christian Studies Intercultural Studies Pastoral Leadership Studies Youth Leadership Studies

BACHELOR OF MUSIC P R E - T E A C H E R C E R T I F I C AT I O N

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE ACTUARIAL SCIENCE

ENGINEERING PHYSICS

BIOCHEMISTRY

E N V I R O N M E N TA L SCIENCES

BIOLOGY

English

Biology

KINESIOLOGY

Biomedical Science

Health and Human

Biotechnology

Performance

Neuroscience

Pre-Health Professions

CHEMISTRY

M AT H E M AT I C S

D ATA A N A L Y S I S

NURSING

MINORS ART

(MUSIC )

CRIMINOLOGY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE (SO C IO LO G Y )

JOURNALISM & D I G I TA L M E D I A (E N G LISH )

P R E - L AW S T U D I E S

(H ISTO RY /P O LITIC AL SC IE N C E )

PUBLIC HEALTH (SO C IO LO G Y )

PUBLIC POLICY

(H ISTO RY /P O LITIC AL SC IE N C E )

SOCIAL WORK (SO C IO LO G Y )

WOMEN’S STUDIES (TH E O LO GY )

5 TOP MAJORS Business, Psychology, Kinesiology, Communication, Biology

FRESHMEN Average GPA of incoming freshmen students: 3.2 500 incoming freshmen Vanguard gives priority to freshmen applicants with 2.7 GPA or higher

TRANSFERS Average GPA of incoming transfer students: 3.0 100 incoming transfer students Vanguard gives priority to transfer applicants with 2.5 GPA or higher

TA K E T H E NEXT STEP Join the Vanguard community.

Live the story God has for you.

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THE MISSION OF VANGUARD UNIVERSITY is to pursue knowledge, cultivate character, deepen faith, and equip each student for a Spirit-empowered life of Christ-centered leadership and service.

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