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uPassing the Test o Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Campus and Beyond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Faculty and Learning Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Service and Social Justice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Academic Programs and Majors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Student Success and Technology at HNU . . . . . . . . 13
HNU Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Student Clubs and Campus Lie . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
First Year Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
HNU Alumni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
HNU Admissions and Requirements . . . . . . . . . . 25
University Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
A Smart Value for Your Future
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For nearly 150 years, Holy Names University
has been educating students at our location
in Oakland, Caliornia. Geographically
placed within the San Francisco Bay Area,
we cultivate student leaders through
experiential learning opportunities both on
and o campus. Noted as one o the most
diverse universities in the United States, our
campus community includes students rom
22 states and 21 nations. At HNU, your
experiences will develop you as a person, a
leader, a scholar and a member o the world
community.
Passing the Test o Time
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Climb the 106 steps to the top o campus to
view the San Francisco Bay Area laid out
beore you. The value o our location goes
beyond the priceless view or the scenic
beauty o the campus, attending HNU
allows you to live and learn in one o the
most desirable locations in the United
States. Cultural, intellectual, and
recreational activities abound in every
direction.
Ideally located near the cities o San
Francisco, Emeryville, Berkeley, and San
Jose, HNU oers a sae and lively home base
to access the numerous sports teams, world
class restaurants, museums, and theaters.
The hills above the University have numerous
hiking trails, public parks, and the amous
Chabot Space and Science Center is less
than fve minutes rom campus.
Lake Temescal
Alcatraz Island
Oakland As
Chabot Space and Science Center
Lake Merritt
Campus and Beyond
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Experts in their feld, with impressive
academic backgrounds, most o our aculty
have doctorates and have published
scholarly articles and books. We are a
student-centered educational institution
with small class sizes, allowing you to
interact closely with aculty and peers.
Every member o the administration,
aculty, and sta recognize that we are here
because o, and or, our students. Classes,
programs, and activities ocus on your
learning and success.
Faculty and LearningEnvironment
Faculty Who Connect
Faculty at HNU are as passionate about your educational experience as they areabout the classes they teach. Leaders in their feld, your proessors will share their
work and lie experiences with you as you explore your academic interests.
Learn about the history o Central America rom one o our proessors who is
rom El Salvador. Read essays and examine literature with a published author.
Our aculty are award winning specialists who will share their knowledge and
enthusiasm with you.
An Alumnus SpeaksThe new J.M. Long Foundation Lounge makes
organizing study groups easy and accessible
so that my academic performance has
increased tremendously.
Daren Johnson, Class of 2012 (BA),
current MBA student
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Service and Social Justice
Holy Names University is committed to
inspiring you to take action. We expect
you to do more. Go beyond attending
class, listening to lectures, and reading
textbooksengage in the world at every
step in your education. HNU students are
activists, leaders, and mentors.
We believe in striving or social justice
through service. Students take what they
learn in the classroom out into the world to
eect change. Throughout the year, you
have opportunities to engage in service
projects such as participating in Habitat or
Humanity in Oakland, walking or breast
cancer research, giving blood or the
American Red Cross, building houses in
Tutwiler, Mississippi, or attending the SOA
Watch Vigil at the School o the Americas in
Fort Benning, Georgia.
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Undergraduate Majors
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From the very beginning o your academic
lie at HNU we design experiences to
complement classroom learning. We share
your excitement about preparing or the
completion o your undergraduate degree
and the next steps you plan to take, whether
those include joining the workorce or
continuing on with graduate studies.
The HNU undergraduate academic
experience isnt just about relevant majors
and dynamic aculty, its about educating
the whole person in preparation or your
next step ater college. We want you to be
prepared to excel in your feld and live a
proessional lie that values making the
world a better place. Our commitment to
small classes and an individualized
education exists to help you maximize your
time at HNU.
Accounting
Biological Science
Business
Communication
International Business
Management
Marketing
Sports Management
Criminology
English
History
Intercultural Peace and Justice
International Relations
Latin American and Latino/aStudies (LALS)
Liberal Studies (Education)
Multimedia Arts andCommunication
Music
Nursing
Philosophy
Psychobiology
Psychology
Religious Studies
Sociology
Sports Biology
Pr-Prfssial Cctratis
Pre-Law
Pre-Medicine/Health
Pre-Veterinary
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Physical and Occupational Therapy
Samlss t Graduat Dgr
Accelerated to MBA Program
Academic Programs
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Student Successat HNU
Technology
On campus we stay connected as a community through electronic communication portals like
Blackboard and MYHNU student email. Wireless internet throughout the campus allows you to
orm study groups and research your next essay rom just about anywhere youd like.
The Paul J. Cushing Library is ully equipped with the latest technology and staed by
exceptional proessionals who provide ar more than research assistance. Access millions o
journal ar ticles, request book s rom libraries w orldwide, at tend the Cushing Librar y Salon Series,
or check-out an iPad or laptop.
The HEDCO Technology Center has state o the art cross-platorm large screen Apple
computers making it simple to use them as a PC or Mac.
Brennan Hall, a ull-service student center
located in the middle o campus, houses
many resources to support your success:
The J.M. Long Foundation Lounge
provides a space or students to study,
meet, take a break between classes, or eat
a snack rom Rosies Ca located directly
across the hallway.
The Center or Social Justice and Civic
Engagement (CSJCE) is a hub o activity
and home to the community-based learning
courses and leadership programs. Join
others at a Justice Ca in the J.M. Long
Foundation Lounge.
The Student Success Center (SSC) oers
career services, computers, printers, and a
seminar room or student use. It is also
home to the ofces o Student Success
and Retention and the Vice President or
Student Aairs and Enrollment
Management.
The Advising and Learning Resource Center
oers assistance with academic planning,
tutoring, other learning resources, and
disability services.
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HNU Athletics
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Imagine a total educational experience
that helps you achieve your academic,
athletic, and personal goals. Our student
athletes have won 54 conerence
championships, made 36 appearances at
national championships, and received
numerous individual awards (35 All-
Americans, 53 Academic All-Americans,25 Conerence MVPs).
At HNU, you will join a community o
leaders on and o the playing felds!
Our student athletes serve in leadership
positions across campus and on the Student
Athlete Advisory Committee. Last year
alone, our student athletes perormed more
than 40,000 service hours! The leadership
and guidance our coaches provide have
garnered 26 Conerence Coach o the Year
Awards.
HNU Athletics was recently advanced to
candidacy year two o the NCAA Division II
membership process and competes in thePacifc West Conerence, which includes
universities in Caliornia, Hawaii, and Utah.
Athletics Programs
Men: Baseball, Basketball, Cross
Country, Gol, Soccer, Volleyball,
and Tennis
woMen: Basketball, Cross Country, Gol,
Soccer, Sotball, Volleyball, and
Tennis
Learn more about HNU Athletics and athletic
scholarships atwww.hnuhawks.com.
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Get involved! All students have an
opportunity to grow through their
experiences on campus and beyond.
While you may come up with great ways to
have un on your own, student organizations
like the HNU Spirit Club and the Outdoor
Activities Klub (OAK), make sure that there
is always something un to do on or around
campus. You will probably fnd that there is
already a club or organization that is
dedicated to one o your avorite activities.
I there isnt, be creative! At HNU, students
are encouraged to start new clubs and
initiate new activities.
Various depart ments at HNU sponsor
events both on and o campus throughout
the year. Attend a concert or the theater, ski
in the mountains, boat on Lake Merritt,
watch a sporting event, or listen to a
lecture. There is always something
happening here.Authentic Love Includes and
Values Everyone (ALIVE)Black Student Union (BSU)
Campus Ministry
Environmental Club
Gay Straight Alliance
HNU Drama Club
HNU Glee Club
HNU Psychology Club
HNU Red Cross Club
HNU Spirit Club
International Student Club
Latinos UnidosLet Your Voice Be Heard
Model United Nations (MUN)
National Society or Leadership and Success
Outdoor Activities Klub (OAK)
Pacifc Islanders Club
Peace and Justice Club
Residence Hall Association (RHA)
Womens Empowerment Club
LEARNING COMMUNITIES
Connections Project First Year Experience Program
Experiential Learning
Internships
Service Learning
Sophomore Connections Project
Student Government
Study Abroad Opportunities
Student Clubs andCampus Lie
Clubs and Organizations at HNU
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Your First YearExperience
As an incoming reshman you will
participate in our Connections Project First
Year Experience. Specifca lly designed to
help students connect with each other,
aculty, and sta, the experience will help
you aquire tools or success in college.
Students choose rom a variety o courses
that integrate one o three learning themes
rooted in social justicediversity,
leadership, or service.
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An Alumna Speaks
HNU graduates leave our programs with
critical thinking and communication skills as
well as a sense o social responsibility that
prepares them or lielong learning well
beyond their graduation day.
But more than that, our graduates become
part o the Holy Names alumni amily. Our
diverse student body and long standing
presence in the city o Oakland has created
a ar reaching network o alumni with a
breadth and depth o proessional
experience.
Ater Graduation:HNU Alumni
I wake up every morning grateful that I get to do
what I do. The Sisters worked with me one-on-
one. They turned every small victory into an
opportunity to convince me I was smart.
Thats why its so important to have somebody
who believes in you and can help you craft a
different vision for your future.
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The Value o HNU
In the orm o a HNU grant or scholarship
assistance, 100 percent o the incoming
students to Holy Names University receive
institutional aid. This is money we give you
to help pay or school that you dont ever
have to pay back.
It is the goal o HNU to assist students with
the overall cost o attendance: tuition,
books, room and board, travel, etc. Along
with HNU fnancial assistance, most
students will apply or ederal fnancial aid
using the FAFSA (ree application or
ederal student aid), which can be ound at
www.asa.ed.gov. The application is ree
and this is how you qualiy or grants, loans,
and ederal work study to assist in paying
or college. Caliornia residents who qualiy
or the Cal Grant will receive up to $9,084
per year to help pay or school at Holy
Names University.
The HNU code or the FAFSA is 001183.
Annual Cost 20132014
To oset the costs o higher education, 100 percent o HNU students
beneft rom merit scholarships, grants, need-based aid, and more than
95 percent receive ederal fnancial aid.
Tuition (year) $32,590
Board (19 meals) $5,320
Fees $430
Room (double with roommate) $5,814
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HNU Admissionsand Requirements
Freshman applicants are considered or
admission based on the overall strength o
their high school record, SAT or ACT scores,
an essay (prompts provided), leadership
and extracurricular activities, and letters o
recommendation.
We are looking or well-rounded and
curious students who are prepared or the
academic rigor o a university. Students
must have completed the minimum
curriculum required or high school
graduation in order to be eligible or
admission. Some majors may be looking or
profciency in particular areas such as math
and science.
Contact your HNU admissions counselor or
more inormation on admission criteria or call
1-800-430-1321.
Application
SAT/ACT Scores
Transcripts
Essay
Recommendation
Activities
Honors
Experiences
Your frst day on campus you w ill experience our Rite o Pa ssage ceremony where all o our
new students are led up the staircase that runs through the middle o campus to a receptionwelcoming them to Holy Names University. We look upon your time at HNU as your frst
steps on your journey to the top.
At HNU you will be learning on one o the most diverse university campuses in the country
and engaging in dierent thoughts, ideas, and concepts. Achieve your personal and
proessional goals while gaining valuable knowledge, skills and perspective along the way.
It all starts with the application.Apply Now!
Begin Your Journey
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ACADEMIC AREAS OF STUDY
Undergraduate Majors Accounting Biological Science Business
CommunicationInternational BusinessManagementMarketingSports Management
Criminology English History Intercultural Peace and Justice International Relations Latin American and Latino/a
Studies (LALS) Liberal Studies (Education) Multimedia Arts and
Communication Music Nursing Philosophy Psychobiology Psychology
Religious Studies Sociology Sports Biology
Pre-Proessional Concentrations Pre-Law Pre-Medicine/Health Pre-Veterinary Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Dentistry Pre-Physical & Occupational
Therapy
Seamless to Graduate Degree Accelerated to MBA Program
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ETHNIC DIVERSITY
33% Latino, 16% Arican American, 23% Caucasian, 9% Asian American,
5% Hawaiian/Pacifc Islander, 4% International, 1% Native American/Alaska Native, 9% Other
BACKGROUND
Founded: 1868
Accreditation: Western Association o Schools and Colleges
Campus: 60 wooded acres high in the scenic hills o Oakland, Caliornia
Student/Faculty Ratio: 13:1
Average Class Size: 10
Total Enrollment: 1,352
Full-Time Faculty With Highest Degrees In Their Fields: 91%
DEGREES OFFERED
Bachelor o ArtsBachelor o Science
Bachelor o MusicRN to BSNRN to MSNMaster o ArtsMaster o Business AdministrationMaster o Culture and SpiritualityMaster o EducationMaster o EnglishMaster o MusicMaster o Pastoral MinistryMaster o PsychologyMaster o Science in Nursing
TEACHING CREDENTIALS
Multiple Subject Teaching CredentialSingle Subject Teaching CredentialEducation Specialist Credential Mild/Moderate Disabilities
HNU Facts