ExperienceEdgEwood CollEgE

You can make a difference at Edgewood College. Through service-learning and hands-on activities, we will connect your beliefs and what you learn with action.

A. Banners that highlight our commitment to the Dominican values of truth, justice, compassion, partnership and community line our beautiful campus.

B. Incoming freshmen work together during orientation to create a stone path to represent the Year of Partnership.

C. Beliefs in action. Many Edgewood College students volunteer their time throughout the Madison community.

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FAst FACtsLocaTion Madison, WI - Population 205,000 55 beautiful acres on the shore of Lake Wingra, minutes from the Capitol.

EnroLLmEnT Undergraduates: 1,500Total: 2,400

ThE avEragE appLicanT Average high school GPA: 3.34Average ACT: 22

STudEnT-To-FacuLTY raTio 13:1

avEragE cLaSS SizE 15

acadEmicS Over 40 majors & 40 minors (see pages 3–4 for more information)

SchoLarShipS: Scholarships range from $500 to $11,000 per year. Awards are available for excellence in academics, leadership and service, as well as art, business, foreign language, music, nursing, science, theatre and writing.STudEnT organizaTionS More than 50 student-led social, educational, professional and service organizations.SupporT SErvicES Academic advising, career and personal counseling, learning support services, disability services, tutoring, college ministries, writing center, math lab, chapel, center for diversity & inclusion, center for global education.houSing Close to 90% of freshmen live on campus in one of four residence halls. Students are required to live on campus for their first two years.

gETTing around madiSon Edgewood College students have FREE access to the following: •Over100milesofbikepathsinthecityofMadison •TheMadisonMetroBusSystem •Boats,canoes,sailboats,andkayaksfromWingraBoats •CollegeshuttleservicebetweencampusanddowntownMadisononweekendsSTudY abroad Students have recently studied in Argentina, Australia, China, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom.

inTErnShipS Internship opportunities are available throughout Madison for students in all majors.Job pLacEmEnT 88% of graduates have a job related to their field within 1 year of graduation.

SponSorShip Sponsored by the Dominican Catholic Sisters of Sinsinawa, Edgewood College is committed to the values of truth, justice, compassion, partnership and community.

95% of new freshmen

receive grants or scholarships.

We will work with you and your family to make an

Edgewood college education affordable.

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Most PoPulAr MAjorsEducationEdgewood College was founded as a school for teachers—we’ve been

preparing caring, dedicated educators for over 80 years. In-classroom

experiences begin as early as the sophomore year, allowing you to develop

confidence and expertise through direct experience.

businessTheSchoolofBusinessoffersawiderangeofconcentrationsandmajors

such as Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, Computer

InformationSystemsandBusinessTeaching.Theseallowyouto

specialize in an area of interest while acquiring a foundation in the

liberal arts and a broad knowledge of the business world.

nursingOur 7:1 student-to-faculty ratio and access to state-of-the-art clinical

facilities have shaped the strong reputation of Edgewood College’s

Nursing Program. Edgewood College has recently partnered with

Meriter Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital to create the Center for Nursing

Excellence which features the latest in nursing equipment and technology.

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Accounting

Art

Art History*

Art Therapy

Biology

BroadFieldNatural Science

BroadFieldSocialStudies

Business

Chemistry

Child Life

Communication Studies

Computer Information Systems

Criminal Justice

Cytotechnology

Economics

Education

English

Environmental Studies*

Ethnic Studies*

Film Studies*

French

Graphic Design

History

Individualized majors and minors

International Relations

Mathematics

Music

Nursing

Philosophy*

Photography*

Physics*

Political Science

Psychology

Religious Studies

Sociology

Spanish

Theatre Arts

Women’s and Gender Studies*

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Dental

Engineering

Law

Medicine

Pharmacy

Physical Therapy

Social Work

Veterinary Medicine

MAjors And Minors PrE- ProFEssionAl ProgrAMs

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hAvE you hEArd oF thEsE MAjors?art TherapyArt Therapy is a profession that engages people in the creative process as a way to bring

about change, growth, and healing. Art Therapists practice in a wide range of settings

with people of all ages and backgrounds. Students take courses in art therapy, studio art

and psychology in a hands-on environment.

child LifeChild Life Specialists provide academic and emotional support for children and their

families during extended hospital stays and other life-changing health-care related events.

individualized majorsYou are able to customize a major by taking classes in areas of study that interest you and

combine them into a program that meets your needs.

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deciding on a Major?not sure what you want to major in? That’s okay! Edgewood college has professional advisors and career counselors that will help you explore your options and find an academic program that’s a great fit for you.

A. Students studying together in the newly renovated Oscar Rennebohm Library.

B. Nursing students gain clinical experience in our on-campus simulation lab.

C. Professor Denis Collins, PhD, is an award-winning management and business ethics instructor in the School of Business. Nearly 90% of professors at Edgewood College have their PhD or highest degree in their field.

d. Sayeeda Mamoon, PhD, associate professor of French, speaks several languages and has travelled extensively around the world; she has also published and presented research at many universities worldwide.

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there are no teaching assistants at Edgewood College. All professors are committed to high-quality teaching.

more than 65% of classes have fewer than 20 students and the average class size is 15.

85% of Edgewood college students receive hands-on

experience through an internship or clinical experience.

• You will experience an integrated, dominican-inspired curriculum which will prepare you to connect your learning, beliefs and actions.

• You will have the opportunity to work on independent research projects with faculty members.

• An academic advisor will work with you to develop your 4-year academic plan and help you schedule your classes every semester.

• Unique classes are offered through our honors program and academic success is recognized through our dean’s List.

• Through study-abroad and service-oriented trips, you will gain global perspectives.

• Edgewood College graduates hold leadership positions throughout the midwest; as teachers, nurses, business owners, lawyers, artists and more.

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intErCollEgiAtE AthlEtiCs ncaa division iii - northern athletics conference (nac)

Women’sBasketball,CrossCountry,Dance,Golf,Soccer,Softball,Tennis,TrackandVolleyball

men’sBaseball,Basketball,CrossCountry,Golf,Tennis,SoccerandTrack

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“ Edgewood has allowed me to play soccer,

be involved on campus and in madison,

travel to guatemala, plan a retreat through

college ministries and work towards a

double-major—the opportunities never

stop presenting themselves.”

Chris Handrick, ’12 Business and Computer Information Systems Major

CAMPus involvEMEntover 50 student-led organizations including:

AccountingClub•AchievementinMedicine•Ambassadors•AmnestyInternational•

AssociationofLatino(a)Students•BlackStudentUnion•CampusActivitiesBoard•

ChildLifeAssociation•CircleK•CommunicationStudiesClub•CommuterStudentAssociation•

CriminalJusticeAssociation•DebateSociety•DominicanYoungAdults•

EdgewoodBusinessAssociation•EdgewoodCollegeArtTherapyStudents•

EdgewoodCollegeDemocrats•EdgewoodCollegeRepublicans•EdgewoodReview•

HabitatforHumanity•HistoryClub•InternationalClub•OntheEdgeNewspaper•

PeaceGroup•PeerEducators•PhilosophyDiscussionCircle•PsychologyClub•

ResidenceHallAssociation•Rotaract•SportsMarketingAssociation•SportsMinistry•

StudentAthleteAdvisoryCommittee•StudentGovernmentAssociation•

StudentNursesAssociation•StudentWisconsinEducationAssociation•

TheFrenchCircle•TheWood’sEdge•TheatreAssembly

A. St. Joseph Chapel is a beautiful place for quiet reflection, communion, and prayer services.

B. Kat Gatewood frolics in the pool that was created for our production of Metamorphoses.

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“ Living on campus is one of the best decisions i have made. it has enhanced my entire college experience.”

Paige Polzer, ’11 Resident Assistant

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“ Edgewood has allowed me to play soccer,

be involved on campus and in madison,

travel to guatemala, plan a retreat through

college ministries and work towards a

double-major—the opportunities never

stop presenting themselves.”

Chris Handrick, ’12 Business and Computer Information Systems Major

whAt studEnts And AluMni ArE sAying ABout

EdgEwood CollEgE

“ Edgewood College taught me how to manage my time and provided support as I learned how to study the important

concepts that prepared me for graduate school.”

Rachel Yohn, ’05, Biology Major, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

“ Edgewood College offers a variety of classes that cover my wide-ranged interests, supportive and open-minded faculty,

and work opportunities where I can utilize my artistic skills.”

Hiroko Sakaba, ’10, Graphic Design Major and Photography Minor

“ Edgewood has made me feel connected and part of the community! Living on campus has been awesome – I’ve met

great friends, I’m close to classes and I always know what’s going on.”

Mitch Mogensen, ’11, Business Major

“ I love the sense of community and diversity that is present at Edgewood College. Different experiences at Edgewood

provide the students with so many opportunities to thrive. I am very grateful for the personal touch that faculty and

staff members provide the students.”

Emy Gandara, ’11, French and Communication Studies Major

“ Edgewood college is located in an amazing city. madison offers everything: outdoor activities, shopping, dining, career opportunities, and so much more. a small, friendly school in a large, vibrant city is the perfect combination for a successful & memorable college experience.”Kailey Volm, ‘13Art and Art Therapy MajorEdgewood Campus School Student Employee

“ coming to Edgewood college was the best thing i ever did. The small community was the perfect fit for me.”Jason Diaz, ‘10Nursing MajorUS Army RangerUW Hospital Trauma Nurse

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John Maniaci/UW Hospital and Clinics

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A. Wisconsin’s State Capitol building is just 2 miles from campus and offers outstanding internship opportunities to Edgewood College students.

B. Over 100 miles of bike trails weave throughout Madison and the surrounding area!

C. With Madison’s skyline as their backdrop, students and faculty enjoy a canoe trip on Lake Monona during new student orientation.

second Best City for College grads The Daily Beast, 2010

A top ten Most innovative City

Forbes, 2010

things to do in MAdison:m Walk in the Arboretum m Conduct research on the Wingra Watershedm Shop on State Streetm Go to a concert at the Overture Centerm Bike on the Capital City Trailm Visit the Farmer’s Marketm Check out the Vilas Zoom Volunteer at Luke Housem Visit Edgewood College

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“ i toured Edgewood college three times and every time i fell in love with it a little more.”

Katie Kubale, ’11 Education Major

visit EdgEwood CollEgEif you’d like to learn more about life at Edgewood college, there’s nothing better than a campus visit.

individual visits

Individual visits are available Monday through Friday. We’ll arrange a visit to match

your interests. You can tour the campus, sit in on a class, meet with a professor or coach,

eat in Phil’s Dining Hall, and even stay overnight with a student host.

Setting up an individual visit is easy!

•Callusat608-663-2294or1-800-444-4861ext.2294

•Emailadmissions@edgewood.edu

•Useouronlinevisitrequestformatwww.edgewood.edu

Edgewood college preview days

Experience campus by attending a preview day.

October 27, 2011 • October 28, 2011 • April 21, 2012

At Preview Day, you will meet students and faculty, learn about financial aid and go on

a student-led tour of campus. Registration for Preview Day will be available three weeks

before the event date at www.edgewood.edu.

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MAdison to duBuquE, iA90 miles, 1 1/2 hours

MAdison to ChiCAgo, il

150 miles, 2 1/2 hours

MAdison to st. PAul, Mn

270 miles, 4 1/2 hours

MAdison to grEEn BAy

140 miles, 2 1/2 hours

MAdison to

MilwAukEE80 miles, 1 1/2 hours

tAkE A roAd triP.make a campus visit.

For directions or to schedule a tour visit www.edgewood.edu

a commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability resonates deeply at the college, a legacy begun by the native people who first cared for this very special 55-acre campus on the shore of Lake Wingra. The college is honored to be part of the legacy of sustainability that we inherit.

This viewbook is printed on paper containing 30% post consumer waste fiber and is made with wind generated electricity.

At Edgewood College, you will learn how to act on what

you believe in and contribute to a just and compassionate

world. This will translate into a meaningful personal and

professional life long after graduation. In addition to all of the

great support you will receive while you’re here, Edgewood College

will also help you transition to life after college. Our current students and

graduates have access to outstanding resources including resume workshops,

mock interviews and our alumni network. Our graduates find success in exciting

jobs, rigorous volunteer positions and top graduate schools.

what’s next? learn more about EdgEwood CollEgE!

m Check us out online at: www.edgewood.edu

m visit campus. Call us to schedule a personalized campus visit.

m Apply! submit the undergraduate Application, your high school transcript

and ACt scores.

quEstions?we’re here to help!admissions@edgewood.edu608.663.2294 or 800.444.4861 ext. 2294

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