The heart of the action
in the middle of it all
intense conversationcreative
for life
learning at the core
accountable and ethical professionalscommunity
COMMUNITY of learners
Placing ChRIST at the Center
creative adventurers
education for the heart and the mind
VIBRANT COMMUNITY
CHARACTER
“Attending Roberts Wesleyan has allowed me the opportunity to work out my faith in an environment where I am supported and encouraged, but also challenged me to think about why it is that I really believe what I believe. I have learned what it means to seek truth, ask the tough questions about faith and reason, and seek a relationship with Christ that is more than a ‘religion’.”
— Julia Clark ’08, Religion/Philosophy
Placing C
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g Character at the Center Your character is at the core of your being.
well as your intellect, your personal as well as your
It encompasses the values and ideals you hold
academic development. No question will be too
closest to your heart: integrity, honesty, courage,
difficult to pose in or outside the classroom.
faith, love. Your character informs your actions and shapes your life experience. At Roberts
With more than 50 programs of study, a vibrant
Wesleyan, we are interested in helping you develop
campus life, and the recreational and internship
the Christian character that defines you.
opportunities afforded by nearby Rochester, you are literally in the middle of it all at Roberts Wesleyan.
As a Christian College, we believe in educating
And that’s a great place to be to let your
the entire student. We’re interested in your faith as
character shine.
Roberts Wesleyan has been named to the John Templeton Honor Roll for Character-Building Colleges.
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A community of learner As a student at Roberts Wesleyan College, you’ll be
and the intimate classroom environment essential
They will challenge you to explore and articulate
welcomed into a community of intelligent, service-
to true intellectual growth. You’ll be afforded the
your faith and help you wrestle with some of life’s
minded Christians, who will grow alongside you.
chance to contribute early and often to engaging
most important questions. In addition, they will
Whether you’re discussing a difficult concept with
discussions. As a result, you’ll encounter diverse
equip you with the critical-thinking skills and
a faculty member, pouring your heart out to a new
perspectives that will transform the way you view
knowledge necessary to pursue a meaningful
friend, or volunteering your time with a nearby
the world, make connections across disciplines that
and satisfying career.
street ministry, you’ll find the Roberts Wesleyan
will shed light on new truths, and discover ways to
community supportive, sensitive, and involved
integrate your learning and your faith.
in campus and worldwide concerns.
“Many are in doubt about their inward experience, because they are doing too little for others. […] In helping others, we help ourselves. In bearing
Your professors will be more than purveyors With a student-to-full-time-faculty ratio of 14 to
of knowledge; they will be your mentors, your
1, you’re ensured the close attention from faculty
friends, your partners in intellectual inquiry.
one another’s burdens our own grow lighter.”
— B.T. Roberts, founder of Roberts Wesleyan College
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The B. Thomas Golisano Library 132,000 books. 43,000 square feet. 3,500 journal subscriptions. 450 study stations. 1 B. Thomas Golisano Library. Roberts Wesleyan’s state-of-the-art B. Thomas Golisano Library affords you access to the wealth of resources that a rigorous liberal arts education requires: from countless publications to networked computers to study groups, tutors, and seminars available through the Learning Center. While you’re there, fuel your study sessions with a latte from the Café.
“Roberts has encouraged me to grow in my faith, not by forcing their view of God on me, but rather pushing me to explore and test out my own faith within the context of an academic setting.”
— Brett Walsh ’09 Communication (concentration in Pre-Law)
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In the middle of
an intense conversation Across the curriculum, all over the world
At Roberts Wesleyan, we believe that you
You’ll find the same Christ-centered, holistic
can learn more than what you formally study.
approach to learning across all academic
Through meaningful conversations in the
programs at Roberts Wesleyan. You’ll find
classroom, wide-ranging internships, study
business students who are both savvy and
abroad, and research opportunities, you will be
ethical; future nurses and doctors whose
able to feed your hunger for knowledge; engage
depth of knowledge is matched only by their
“big picture” questions that will stretch your
compassion for their patients; future teachers
thinking; encounter diverse perspectives that
who are both masters of their subjects and
will help you see all sides of an issue; and learn
solid role models for their students. Best of all,
to live and work as a considerate and service-
you’ll find yourself in the middle of an ongoing
minded Christian.
and transformative conversation: about what it means to be a human, a citizen, and a servant.
Social work major Kelly Kuiken has conducted undergraduate research on the benefit of recreational activity for older adults, participated in an internship, and worked as a Resident Advisor; but it was her experience studying abroad in Tanzania that was the “most enriching” component of her education. “The experience went far beyond stretching me academically: it helped me become a more culturally sensitive person, more openminded, and much more aware of the plight of the world. It definitely helped in giving me a love for anthropology and a desire to continue to travel and see more of the world!”
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You can find Roberts Wesleyan graduates enrolled at topflight graduate and professional schools, including:
Inspired to help serve others after a trip to Tanzania during her senior year, 2002 Roberts Wesleyan graduate Amie Cressman enrolled in AmeriCorps, returned to Africa, and helped establish Women’s Peace School in Akon, South Sudan, which educates women ranging in age from 15 to 50. Amie recently completed a graduate fellowship in Boston University’s International Education Development program and plans to return to Sudan to establish more women’s literacy programs. “Education is a privilege,” said Cressman. “We Americans don’t see it like that; we take it for granted.”
Asbury Theological Seminary Boston University The College of William and Mary Columbia University Cornell University Duke University
The Johns Hopkins University Massachusetts Institute of Technology Princeton Theological Seminary University of St. Andrews (Scotland) University of Toronto
Education for character,
Character for life Because Roberts Wesleyan helps you develop your character for life — through engaging classroom discussions, meaningful research and internship opportunities, and participation in a transformative faith community — you will be well equipped to lead a successful life, whether that means pursuing an advanced degree or starting a rewarding career.
Roberts has been ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s Top 20 “Best Values” for institutions in the northern United States.
Roberts Wesleyan graduates have been hired by employers such as: ADT® Security Systems AmeriCorps Bausch & Lomb JPMorgan Chase Cigna Cisco Systems Deloitte & Touche, LLP Delphi Corporation
Eastman Kodak EDS ExxonMobil Ford Motor Company Lockheed Martin MFF International School (Turkey) Morgan Stanley NASA
New Era Language School (Taiwan) New York Police Department Northrup Grumman Paychex Rochester City School District Strong Memorial Hospital WHAM-TV (ABC Affiliate) WKSE-FM
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“I’ve taken the opportunity to get involved in intramural sports, Chorale, Student Educators Association, and Roberts’ all-female a cappella group The Sirens. Getting involved in something outside of my major, like intramurals, helps me interact with other students outside of the music department. It’s fun and I get to meet new people!”
— Katie Riegal ’10, Music Education
In the middle of
a vibrant comm
Whether you’re looking to forge meaningful friendships, experience new things, or sharpen your leadership skills, you’ll find endless opportunities to get involved on Roberts’ tight-knit and bustling campus community:
• Choose from more than 50 student clubs and organizations (or create your own).
Yearning to make a difference? Join Acting on Aids,
• Venture off-campus and explore all that Rochester has to offer (with more than one million residents, it’s one of the top 50 metropolitan areas in the country).
music? Test out your new songs at B.T.’s Café on
• Donate your time, energy, and love through a multitude of service-learning opportunities.
Ecology Club, or Drama Ministry. Passionate about campus, lend your voice to the Chapel Choir, or catch a concert in one of Rochester’s dozens of local venues. Want to make meaningful contributions to
To learn more about student life at Robe
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Residence Life at Roberts Wesleyan More than 71 percent of students live on Roberts’ campus, ensuring that you’ll have that many more friendships to forge as soon as you set foot on campus. From Davison Hall (a suite-style, 200-person residence hall) to The “Quads” (Anderson, O’Brien, Updyke, and Magill) to the townhouses, you have wide-ranging options to get comfortable and call Roberts home.
For more information about residence life at Roberts, or to take a virtual tour of the residence halls, visit www.roberts.edu/lifeatroberts/residentlife.
Student clubs and activities
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(our college newspaper), shoot photographs for The Chesbronian (our college yearbook), or serve in the Student Association Senate and help shape campus
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policy. You’ll find that, when you’re in the middle of
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it all, there are endless opportunities to get involved.
ife at Roberts, visit www.roberts.edu/lifeatroberts/studentlife.
Acting on AIDS Arch Ambassadors At the Foot of the Cross The Beacon (newspaper) Campus Crusade for Christ Celebration of Diversity Chamber Singers Chapel Choir The Chesbronian (yearbook) Chorale Club Español Communication Club Criminal Justice Club Dance Ministry Drama Ministry
Ecology Club Gospel Choir Habitat for Humanity In Jesus’ Name Jazz Ensembles Math & Science Club Mission Trips Musical Stage Performance Nursing Club Nursing Home Ministry Percussion Ensemble Roberts Icon RWC-Community Theater Sign Language Choir Ski Club
Social Work Club Student Association Executive Cabinet Inter Class Council Senate Social Life Student Activities Council Student Association Leadership Team Student Education Association Students in Free Enterprise Symphony Orchestra Wind Ensemble Women’s Choir
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In the middle of
the action
Scholars, fierce competitors, men and women
classroom. Through intense NAIA Division II
to choose from. Gather friends from your
of character — as a student athlete at Roberts
competition in any of Roberts’ 15 varsity sports,
residence hall for a game of floor hockey, lead
Wesleyan, your teammates will be champions
you’ll become a better leader, a better teammate,
your intramural basketball team to victory on
in every sense of the word. Consistently named
and a better follower of Christ.
the hardwood, or go it alone (or in pairs) by entering a ping-pong tournament. No matter what
as Academic All-Americans, our athletes garner local, regional, and national honors for their
If you’d rather keep your competition informal,
kind of athlete you are, you’ll find wide-ranging
accomplishments both on the field and in the
Roberts has a wide range of intramural sports
opportunities to continue your sport at Roberts.
For more information about athletics at Roberts, visit www.roberts.edu/athletics.
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2008 Summer Olympian, Jenn Stuczynski, a 2004 Roberts Wesleyan graduate and five-time U.S. National Pole Vault Champion, is currently one of the top-ranked pole-vaulters in the world. Stuczynski garnered numerous awards in basketball and track during her four years at Roberts Wesleyan College.
Giving something back Through our Sports Outreach Program, student athletes from all the College’s teams work together to provide needy children with clothes and Christmas gifts.
Facilities: Varsity Sports at RWC
Raider Fast Facts
Basketball (M, W) Cross Country (M, W) Golf (M, W) Indoor Track and Field (M, W) Outdoor Track and Field (M, W) Soccer (M, W) Tennis (M, W) Volleyball (W)
Colors: Red and white Nickname: Raiders Affiliations: National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA); National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA); NAIA American Mideast Conference
Indoor
Outdoor
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• 1,200-seat outdoor stadium • All-weather, eight-lane Olympicquality Mondo track • Six tennis courts • Cross country course • Synthetic practice soccer field
Four basketball and volleyball courts 150-meter track Competition-sized swimming pool Sauna Weight room Racquetball courts Training rooms Physiotesting labs
Fast Facts Academics: More than 50 academic, professional and pre-professional programs.
About the College: Founded in 1866 by B.T. Roberts, Roberts Wesleyan is an independent, coeducational, Christian liberal arts college committed to integrating a Christian worldview with academic study. Roberts Wesleyan College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and is a member of both the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities and the Association of Free Methodist Educational Institutions. Location: Rochester, New York Students: 1,871 (1,312 undergraduate, 559 graduate) from more than 24 states and 22 countries.
Ready to immerse yourself
in the middle of it all? VISIT US Immerse yourself in the Roberts Wesleyan community by visiting campus, where you can sit in on classes, talk with students and professors, and visit with an admissions or financial aid counselor. If you want to get an up-close-andpersonal look at life on Roberts Wesleyan’s campus, schedule an overnight visit! To learn about Preview Days, or to arrange your own personalized visit to campus, call our Office of Admissions at 800.777.4RWC or register online at www.roberts.edu/visits. While you’re there, get an early look at Roberts by taking our online tour. APPLY NOW If you’re ready to be in the middle of it all, apply now. To download the application or to submit an online application, visit us at www.roberts.edu/apply. To request an application, call us at 800.777.4RWC.
Athletics: 15 men’s and women’s varsity sports compete in NAIA Division II and the NCCAA.
Arrange for your high-school transcript to be sent to us as soon as it is available, and don’t forget to have your ACT or SAT scores sent to us as well. Finally, ask those who know you well, including your pastor, teachers, or a coach, to complete and return recommendation forms. Should you have any questions throughout the admissions process, call us at 800.777.4RWC. We will notify you by mail of our decision within a few weeks of receiving your application materials. FINANCIAL AID Through a combination of need-based grants, loans and work-study, and other scholarships based on abilities in academics, art, music, leadership and athletics, more than 94 percent of Roberts Wesleyan students receive some form of financial aid. But the true value of Roberts Wesleyan lies in our high-quality academic programs, personal attention from caring Christian mentors, and our focus on developing your character. For more information about the financial aid opportunities available at Roberts Wesleyan, visit www.roberts.edu/admissions/financialaid.
Ranked number one for “Overall Quality of Life” by Expansion Management magazine, Rochester, New York, offers wide-ranging recreational, internship, and employment opportunities. Whether you’re catching a Red Wings game (Rochester’s triple-A baseball team) at Frontier Field; interning with Xerox, Eastman Kodak or IBM; or taking a trip to the Finger Lakes, you’ll find that living in Rochester literally places you in the middle of it all.
2301 Westside Drive Rochester, NY 14624-1997 800.777.4RWC 585.594.6400 www.roberts.edu