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ADVENTURE. Emmanuel is a place where students drive the research behind scientific breakthroughs. Captain championship teams alongside fellow athletes who become everlasting friends. Serve those in need through work that is both meaningful and energizing. There are no halfway measures when it comes to happiness: it derives from giving your all to the passions and pursuits that move you. You’re ready to put your heart into something bold and ambitious.
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The intellectual explorations of Emmanuel students are bounded only by the limits of their curiosity. In the liberal arts tradition, they cross disciplinary boundaries as they track down the answers to burning questions. Working closely with professors in small class settings, they challenge one another—and themselves—to reevaluate conclusions, reconsider their ideas, and to revise and revise again. The work you will undertake in confronting those questions will play a vital role in achieving your aspirations and broadening your sense of what’s possible.
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Make connections across disciplines that spark new insights. Programs in the arts, humanities and social sciences will prepare you for success by challenging you to synthesize complex topics and explore provocative ideas. A philosophy major studies economics to grasp Keynes’ ideas about the nature of the marketplace. In an education course, an art major gains a deeper understanding of the learning process behind creative self-expression. From sociology and history to international studies and graphic design, our interdisciplinary programs will require you to analyze those points of intersection. Along the way, you’ll make unexpected discoveries about the world—and about yourself—that will strengthen your capacity to solve problems, challenge assumptions and grow in wisdom.
Study at a center of scientific innovation. A robust curriculum supported by teaching scholars. Stateof-the-art facilities and technology. Opportunities to join distinguished teams of researchers. If you’re an aspiring scientist, you’ve come to the right place. At Emmanuel, you can participate in faculty-led research as early as your first year—tackling projects often reserved for graduate students at other institutions. With the world-class research and healthcare facilities of the Longwood Medical and Academic Area just steps away, and Merck Research Laboratories-Boston on our campus, you’ll do more than study scientific breakthroughs: you’ll help create them.
Build a business career that’s both purposeful and profitable. Success in today’s business world is about creating both social and economic benefit. Emmanuel’s undergraduate business programs help students translate our community’s commitment to innovation and ethical action into the business sphere. You’ll graduate with the technical expertise and moral compass needed to be a responsible leader through a rigorous and relevant program of study that emphasizes collaboration, integrity and real-world experience.
Mentors, Colleagues and Champions Emmanuel professors are outstanding scholars. More important, they’re also collaborators and confidants who are sincerely interested in what and how you think—and committed to your ultimate success. One example of their deep investment in our students’ education is the number of research projects they lead across virtually every academic discipline—projects that are enriched by the active participation of Emmanuel undergraduates. Here’s a small sample: Art Therapy LEGO-based therapies for children with developmental disorders // Biology The role certain genes play in lifespan extension // Biostatics Statistical indicators that predict Alzheimer’s disease // Elementary Education Teaching for social justice // English Manifestations of post-feminism in Sex and the City // History The relationship between prostitution and suffrage in Victorian England // International Studies Pathways to female executive leadership in South America // Mathematics A model for the spread of evolutionary mutations within a population // Neuroscience The similarities and differences in the white matter of brains affected by bipolar disorder and schizophrenia // Political Science Why terrorist groups join electoral politics // Psychology The intersection of beliefs and behaviors about gun safety // Sociology Foster youth’s perceptions on their experiences of aging out of the child welfare system
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Don’t just plan your courses— shape a course for the rest of your life.
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What do I desire for myself? What is worth desiring? Our Catholic identity complements and expands on the exploratory nature of the liberal arts. Alongside classmates of all backgrounds and beliefs, you’ll reflect on profound questions of faith, meaning and morality. The answers you uncover will have an equally profound effect on the person you will be in years to come.
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ART Art Education Art History* Art Therapy Graphic Design Photography* Studio Art BIOLOGY Biology Biochemistry Biostatistics Health Sciences Neuroscience Physiology
Chemistry & Physics Chemistry Biochemistry Forensic Science EDUCATION Elementary Education Secondary Education: Biology Chemistry English History Mathematics Spanish
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES American Studies: American Cultural Studies American Studies: American Politics & Society Biostatistics Gender & Women’s Studies* Latin American Studies* Leadership* Middle East Studies* Peace Studies*
MODERN LANGUAGES Arabic* French* Italian* Spanish
POLITICAL SCIENCE Political Science American Politics & Government International Relations & Comparative Politics
SOCIOLOGY Sociology Criminology Human Services Social Inequality & Social Justice THEOLOGY & RELIGIOUS STUDIES Theology & Religious Studies Catholic Studies*
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INTERNATIONAL STUDIES International Studies Diplomacy & Security Sustainability & Global Justice MATHEMATICS Mathematics Biostatistics
PERFORMING ARTS Music* Music-Theater* Theater Arts* PHILOSOPHY Philosophy
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Pre-Dental Pre-Law Pre-Medical Pre-Veterinary PSYCHOLOGY Counseling & Health Developmental Neuroscience
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In a small community like ours, the more you listen to your heart, the more you grow in knowledge, courage and confidence. You’ll be surrounded, challenged and inspired by classmates whose interests may be vastly different than yours—and whose passions are just as intense. You’ll bond, share, debate and explore with your new friends against the backdrop of Boston, opening the door to singular experiences that become unforgettable memories—from wandering the streets of the North End on a quest for gelato to catching a nail biter of a Red Sox game with your lab partner. As you work together on a problem set, harmonize on the stage or help a deserving organization on a service trip, your connections to your fellow Saints will grow deeper each day.
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Home Sweet Home Emmanuel’s stunning 17-acre residential campus lies along Boston’s Emerald Necklace—a chain of urban parks and waterways that unfolds across the city. From Frisbee on the quad to late night a cappella concerts at the Jean Yawkey Center, our campus is always in motion. More than 90% of first-year students choose to live on campus so they can remain a part of the action—you’ll most likely want to join them.
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From Engagement to Leadership Our students aren’t solely interested in becoming involved—they also seize opportunities to become leaders. As resident assistants and admissions ambassadors, student government members and Leadership Academy participants, they guide their fellow Saints while demonstrating sincere kinship and compassion. Supported by committed Student Life staff members, they explore new areas of interest, grow as individuals and emerge as effective leaders across a broad range of areas.
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From varsity lacrosse to intramural basketball, Emmanuel athletes compete with focus and enthusiasm—and we all come together to support their dedication and resolve. Sometimes, going all in means going all out Thanks to our 16 Division III varsity teams, a wide variety of intramural programs, and our affiliation with the Colleges of the Fenway, you’re virtually guaranteed to find a team to suit your interest and skill level. As you go all out on the field, you’ll build lasting friendships with teammates of wide-ranging backgrounds and academic interests— and a healthy sense of competition. 14
Action and Reaction On the field and in the gym, you’ll strengthen skills that include teamwork, personal responsibility and respect for others. You’ll also have the chance to give back to the community through team-based service activities. This commitment to keep mind and body in top form will serve you well at Emmanuel, and long after.
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Strength in numbers Thanks to our affiliation with the Colleges of the Fenway, you’ll have access to hundreds of events and performances, student groups, and intramural teams across all six institutions. You’ll also be able to cross-register for courses at any participating school—more than 2,300 classes in total—multiplying your academic opportunities considerably.
THE world’s greatest classroom.
Many schools talk about being “in the Boston area”; Emmanuel is at the city’s very heart. This means that world-class recreational and entertainment options are always at your fingertips. While many of these activities are a blast—from ice skating on the Common to browsing the shops on Newbury Street—Emmanuel students do much, much more to immerse themselves in the city we call home. You’ll take advantage of Boston’s reputation as a cultural capital as you choose among the thousands of readings, concerts, exhibitions and theatrical performances that take place here throughout the year. You may land a prestigious internship at a leading organization focused on healthcare, advertising or financial services. You’ll give back to your fellow Bostonians by participating in service programs like the Urban Food Project. Then you’ll make the short trip home to our residential campus—a comfortable haven in the midst of Boston’s buzz.
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Anna Topping ’17 Direct Marketing Intern WGBH
There’s no substitute for learning in real-world settings alongside established professionals. The dedicated staff at Emmanuel’s Career Center will make sure you have the chance to do exactly that. You’ll gain hands-on experience as you complete internships and research programs at one of dozens of top organizations located minutes from our campus. Our well-connected faculty and alumni will serve as your advocates and guides as you extend your education outside the classroom.
Sheila Drakeley ’16 Internship Undergraduate Research Assistant Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
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Chris Coutsoukis ’16 Internship Administrative Intern, Fidelity Investments Current position Enrolled in General Management Apprentice Program, Fidelity Investments
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Knowledge In Action WHERE WE INTERN Ace Ticket Worldwide // American Red Cross // Ameriprise Financial // Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center // Boston Center for the Arts // Boston Police Department // Boston Public Schools // Brazilian Immigration Center // Brigham and Women’s Hospital // Candlewick Press // Cloud Technology Partners // Fortified Bicycle // Housing Works // Keller Williams Realty // MIT Center For Collective Intelligence // Museum of Science // Office of the Governor // Unicef // WCVB-TV 5 (ABC Boston) // AND MORE 21
Don’t Kick Back—Give Back Every year, dozens of Emmanuel students use their spring break as a chance to give back. Traveling to places like Louisiana’s Gulf Coast or the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, they perform purposeful service work that ranges from restoring houses and working in afterschool programs to helping out at soup kitchens. 22
Emmanuel students present their research findings at international conferences, engage with peers in other countries through groups such as the Model United Nations, earn business internships abroad and pursue fellowships throughout the world. It looks something like this: Investigating public health policy in Brazil // Taking steps to combat the HIV epidemic while serving with Swaziland’s El Shaddai Ministries’ children’s home // Performing a traditional Kuchipudi dance in India // Advocating for the rights of disabled workers in Indonesia // Brushing up on your Arabic with the residents of Morocco // Hiking to the first outpost of Tendai Buddhism in Japan // Demonstrating nanotechnology at the international Beijing science festival in China // Getting up close and personal with the marine microbiology in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef The more you know about the wider world, the more likely you are to succeed within it.
At Emmanuel, we believe in expanding students’ education across international borders—an approach that honors the global mission of the College’s founders, the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. This expansion can happen in many ways: joining one of our multicultural awareness and advocacy clubs; studying the factors that affect geopolitics, world economics and international relations; or participating in service projects at home and abroad. In the process, you’ll meet and befriend people from backgrounds and cultural traditions different from your own—experiences that will help position you to excel in a world that grows smaller each day.
Spread Your Wings Emmanuel offers hundreds of opportunities to become a global citizen, including courses with a built-in travel component, study abroad programs lasting a semester or a year, and service trips organized by the Colleges of the Fenway’s GEO Center. With more than 500 options, there’s sure to be an international program that aligns with your goals and interests.
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Bringing the Catholic Intellectual Tradition to Life In the spirit of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, Emmanuel delivers an education that combines intellectually challenging academics with the advancement of justice and peace. Here, you will act on your beliefs in ways that benefit yourself and others, and grasp the meaning of the Sisters’ call to live with “hearts as wide as the world.”
More than 80 percent of our students participate in service initiatives, contributing more than 45,000 hours each year. Here are a few examples of how we serve: After-school programs // Charity walks // College access and success program for youth // College-wide days of service // Community service summer fellowships // Emmanuel College Community Outreach // Four-Year Service Program // Habitat for Humanity // Jumpstart // Saints Giving Back // Saturday/Sunday Service Groups // Service-Learning Courses // Spark the Truth
Our community embraces students from all faith traditions, who join together in a commitment to think deeply about the “why” of their education, as well as the “what.” Spiritual retreats and campus ministry programs provide time and space to contemplate the relationship between your academic and personal journeys— a process that lies at the heart of the Catholic intellectual tradition.
Service Takes Many Forms A commitment to service and social justice is a key facet of Emmanuel’s Catholic identity. As we work to improve our communities and the world at large—both during and after Emmanuel—we challenge ourselves to lead, act and give generously. Perhaps the strongest demonstration of this belief can be found at Emmanuel’s Notre Dame Campus, which is home to a dedicated servicelearning community embedded within Boston’s Roxbury neighborhood.
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Whether they studied chemistry or philosophy, English or business, our alumni share an ability to translate their talents and training into purposeful careers in Boston, across the U.S. and throughout the world. Supported by sound ethics and the ability to think both critically and creatively, they dive into career and personal pursuits with the same enthusiasm they displayed during their time at Emmanuel—and with the same impressive results.
An Emmanuel education prepares you for more than a wonderful job— it prepares you for an adventurous, meaningful, purposeful & awesome life.
97% of 2015 graduates seeking employment found a job within the first year.
Eight Emmanuel students have won prestigious Fulbright grants over the past five years.
The Class of 2015 reports a 97% graduate school acceptance rate within 12 months.
Recent Saints Maeve Buckley ’15 Associate Producer – On Air Fundraising and Marketing, WGBH-TV Christopher Curtis ’16 Audit Associate, Deloitte & Touche, LLP
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Jenny Konecnik ’14 Operational Support Technician, U.S. Department of Justice
Tamara Tierney ’14 Fan Relations Representative, Boston Bruins
Alex Luebbers ’16 Technician, New England Biolabs
Lindsey Vincent ’15 Digital Art Director, Talbots
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Students kick off the winter sports season with EC Madness
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You’ve worked hard to reach this point. Now is the time to set new, bold goals for yourself— goals you won’t just meet, but exceed. At Emmanuel, there are only two constants: the commitment you make every day to give everything you’ve got, and the indescribable satisfaction you feel when that effort pays off.
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Visiting We invite you to visit our beautiful residential campus to experience our vibrant learning community firsthand. You can sign up for tours, open houses, information sessions and personal interviews at www.emmanuel.edu/visit.
Applying Emmanuel accepts the Common Application and offers two early action deadlines in addition to regular decision. Early action is a non-binding process that provides you with your admissions decision sooner than a regular decision.
Financial Aid We’re committed to making a high-quality, private education affordable. Many of our students receive financial aid that includes some combination of merit scholarships, need-based grants, federal scholarships, work study and federal student loans. The Office of Student Financial Services is here to help as you navigate the many resources available to help pay for your education.
For complete information, including information for international and transfer students, visit www.emmanuel.edu/admissions.
For more information, contact us at 617-735-9938 or visit www.emmanuel.edu/admissions.
Early Action Deadline 1: November 1 Early Action Deadline 2: December 1 Regular Decision Deadline: February 15
Non-Discrimination Emmanuel College does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran or active military status, genetic information or any other protected status in the administration of our admission policies or in any other College-administered program. Contact To learn more about Emmanuel, or to discuss the application process, please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions. Emmanuel College Office of Admissions 400 The Fenway Boston, MA 02115 P: 617-735-9715 F: 617-735-9801 enroll@emmanuel.edu
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Office of Admissions 400 The Fenway Boston, MA 02115 P: 617-735-9715 F: 617-735-9801 enroll@emmanuel.edu www.emmanuel.edu