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13:1You visit a large university where you’re part of a big tour, so you don’t ask many

questions. At Thiel, during your personal tour, you ask the student guide about how

she really likes Thiel. She loves it. She says the low student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1

means that she receives a ton of individual attention. She’s an athlete and just

landed a role in a play and has time to study. You make a quick mental list of pros

and cons. It’s clear: Thiel is the place for you.

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ABOUT THIEL 8-9

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COMMUNITY10-11

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FACULTY & STAFF12-13

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ACADEMICS14-17

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STUDENT LIFE18-19

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ATHLETICS20-21

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LEADERSHIP22-23

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OUTCOMES24-25

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VISIT THIEL28-31

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Imagine attending a college that challenges you to become the very best you can be

professionally and personally. Imagine making lifelong friendships and developing

professional networks with helpful mentors and motivated peers. When you choose Thiel,

your educational investment will return value for your lifetime! Just ask anyone you meet on

campus; we are passionate about helping our students succeed. • Located in the picturesque

town of Greenville, Pennsylvania, Thiel College offers a multidisciplinary grounding in the

liberal arts with a comprehensive, integrated knowledge base for your chosen profession.

You’ll experience theoretical learning, practical and hands-on assignments, service learning

activities, and internships – for the finest career preparation you can imagine. A wide variety

of co-curricular activities will help you develop leadership skills you didn’t know you had.

Thiel has the vision, excitement and enthusiasm to help you transform your life – for a lifetime!

I feel such a responsibility to help shape

the lives of our students. Things are really

moving forward at Thiel. With our healthy

mix of experienced and newer faculty, we

have so much to offer our students.

TROY VANAKEN, Ph.D.PRESIDENT, THIEL COLLEGE

Thiel Collegeisfor Life

Your future is today and the

possibilities are infinite.

All private colleges tout smaller classes, personal attentionand great job placement rates. But there’s something differentabout Thiel College that makes us one of the best choices:Our single-minded purpose is to help you succeed.

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We want you to know exactly what you’re getting into when you attend Thiel College.

That’s why we’ve articulated what distinguishes Thiel from other schools in what we call

“The Thiel Commitment.” When you commit to Thiel, we commit to you…for life!

AN EDUCATION WITH BREADTH AND DEPTH All of our academic programs can be

completed in four years. They provide a strong foundation that prepares you for a career, a

core of liberal arts classes that stretch your mind and elective courses that allow you to

individualize your education.

HELP FOR UNDECIDED MAJORS Take a Career Discernment Seminar after you’re

admitted, before classes begin. In the fall, choose an exploratory program in a discipline like

history or biology without locking yourself into a specific field of study.

EXTENSIVE CAREER GUIDANCE — FOR LIFE Whether you need help in career decision-

making, internship planning, job-hunting or networking, get help before, during and any time

after graduation from Thiel.

L E T U S S E R V E Y O U

Experience the ThielCommitment

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AFFORDABILITY Thiel is one of the least expensive private colleges in western Pennsylvania.

With our competitive scholarships and financial aid, we are often less expensive than regional

public schools.

WAYS TO SHOWCASE SKILLS With our co-curricular transcript and e-Portfolio system,

you can demonstrate in a tangible way to future employers and professional schools what

you’ve learned and accomplished.

NINTH–SEMESTER TUITION WAIVER Sometimes students need an additional semester to

finish their degrees because of “extras” like internships, service learning and study abroad

experiences. If so, for qualifying students, tuition is “on us” the ninth semester. On the other

hand, some of our students are able to graduate in 3.5 years and save a semester’s tuition!

POST–GRADUATE PERKS Our graduates can take additional classes with a 60 percent

tuition discount in existing classes with available seats. And don’t forget that networking with

thousands of Thiel alums will yield amazing advantages in your profession!

I talked to my high school guidance

counselor. She told me about a guy from

my high school who went to Thiel, so I

decided to check it out. I liked the feel of

the campus. I’m so glad I found Thiel.

EVAN DITTY ’12 HISTORYTITUSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA

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You’ll know what itmeans to belong.

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21stIn 2009, the College launched the ongoing “Imagining Thiel” initiative that

involves the student body, faculty, and staff in discussions about positioning

Thiel for greatness in the 21st century. Recent developments because of this

dialogue include five new varsity sports, a new Theology and Youth Ministry

major, and a marching band. Watch for other new and exciting programs to

be announced soon.

L E T T H I E L H E L P S H A P E T H E P E R S O N Y O U W I L L B E C O M E

In your history class, your professor

invites you to go to Pittsburgh for

a world history conference. The

next year you make a presentation

at the national conference in

Louisville, Kentucky. Talk about

total immersion!

Thiel is a place to think outside the

box. Because it’s a liberal arts college,

I have had time to see if what I

thought I wanted to study is really

what I want to pursue. I’m being

guided in the right direction.

AUDREY RATTAY ’13 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONAPOLLO, PENNSYLVANIA

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Our students can see the

world – and make a

difference in it – through

Thiel. Take a life-changing

trip to Mexico. Assist at a

mission for deported and

struggling migrant workers

or build a shelter for families

living in poverty.

1,100About 1,100 students attend Thiel College. 46% are female and 54% are male.

58% of our students are from Pennsylvania; 36% are from other states; 6% are

international students; and 10% are minority students.

EVERYTHING YOU WANT IN A COLLEGE –

AND MORE Picture a tree-lined campus with

historic renovated buildings, small classes,

caring faculty (not teaching assistants), 50 clubs

and organizations, and 24 varsity athletic teams.

Thiel offers you the full college experience.

With a robust event schedule of concerts, guest

speakers, Greek Olympics, and Hot Tubs in the

Quad, you’ll hardly want to leave campus. And

Greenville, a small town with a big heart in the

middle of Western Pennsylvania’s hill country,

is the perfect setting for four of the most

exciting years of your life!

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Get the full collegeExperience

90minWe’re 90 minutes from

Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Erie.

Talk about a golden triangle of

opportunity! We’re close

enough for big-city attractions

and internships, but far enough

to be free of distractions.

F I N D Y O U R P L A C E

We offer more than 60 majors

and areas of study like

Culinary/Business Administration,

Media Communication and

E-Commerce. More than 120

professors teach in 19 academic

departments.

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Be Part ofa realCommunity

RURAL SETTING, URBAN CONNECTIONS

Thiel is located on 135 beautifully landscaped

acres nestled near the center of Greenville.

Our students travel for internships and

entertainment to nearby cities like Pittsburgh,

Cleveland, Philadelphia, New York and

Washington, D.C.

OLD AND NEW Students love to walk

through the halls of the historic Greenville

Hall, which houses offices and classrooms,

was built in 1873 and was completely restored

in 1991. Our newest facility is the William A.

Robinson Theater, built in 2007, which

provides flexible spaces for the teaching and

performance of theatre arts.

24/7

Eat, relax, and meet your

friends at the Howard Miller

Student Center. This hub has a

comfortable 24-hour lounge,

wireless Internet, a dining hall

and a restaurant, The Bistro

Café, is open until midnight!

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88%More than 88% of Thiel students live on campus. You’ll get to know your hall

mates well. You’ll have dinner with them, practice intramurals together and form

study groups. Some are in your classes. The more you are around them, the

more you enjoy their company. Okay, got to get going: you’re late for a meeting

– your hall is throwing a fundraiser for an organization called Autism Speaks, so

that an autistic child can have a specially-trained dog.

30Choose from nearly 30 residence halls,

apartments, theme houses and

townhouses for campus living. You’ll

spend a good portion of your time in

the residence hall environment, so we

want to give you choices.

EASY ACCESS The Academic Center is at

the heart of campus. This building houses

many classrooms plus faculty offices and

lecture halls. Adjacent is the Science Center,

which holds five floors of classrooms and

labs, including our new neuroscience labs.

COMFORTABLE SUPPORT The Langenheim

Memorial Library is a favorite place to study

with its nearly renovated, comfortable nooks.

The Library also houses The Learning

Commons, which provides career guidance,

academic support and career preparation.

Y O U R S E C O N D H O M E

Resident Assistants on each floor of the

residence halls are trained to help build a

community that will help students interact

with each other. Become an RA, make

friends and grow in the process.

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Motivating you to do

Your Best

Two years after graduating from college,

I was back at Thiel teaching, and I loved

it. I continue to love it. When I left, I

didn’t imagine that I’d be here today.

That’s what I try to convey to my

students – their lives are going to take

some unexpected turns. I try to teach

them to be open to opportunities.

DAVID MILLER PROFESSOR OF ECONOMICS AND

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONDIRECTOR OF HALLER ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE,

A BUSINESS INCUBATOR

G R E A T E X P E C T A T I O N S

Freshman year you’re cuddling your

pillow, and your phone rings. It’s your

professor. “Missing this class will pull

your grade down,” he warns. You rush

to class. Two years later this same

professor waits three hours in his office

– 180 minutes – to serve as a job

reference on the phone. For you.

ACADEMIC SYNERGY Much of Thiel’s

curriculum is interdisciplinary. It will stretch

you as an individual and allow for wonderful

collaborations with professors across

disciplines. You’ll study the latest practices,

trends and theories and yet you really are in

the old-fashioned “community of scholars”

atmosphere. The professors enjoy their jobs so

much. Confront the world in an integrated,

holistic way. Get multiple perspectives and see

the relationships among the disciplines. Be part

of a very happy academic community.

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They know morethan your name.

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An Education for Your Future

HIGHER THAN HIGH-TECH That’s because Thiel provides each student with a notebook

computer to promote the use of technology in the classroom and throughout campus. All

residence halls are wired with network access and offer free printing and paper. Faculty

utilize SMART classrooms in the Academic Center and Greenville Hall. Take your laptop

anywhere and you will notice an extensive wireless network on campus as well.

HIGHLY PRACTICAL Enjoy the best of a liberal arts education coupled with excellent

career preparation. As part of our Core Curriculum, you’ll take a series of multi-

disciplinary courses that will not only broaden your knowledge base; they’ll help you

develop the critical thinking and communication skills needed in your profession.

10,000Your senior Business Seminar is modeled after a program at Harvard University.

It begins with a formal dinner, where students mix with successful people. The first

speaker looks out at everyone in professional attire and says, “I visit a lot of schools,

and I rarely see people who look so great!” Throughout the semester, a dozen

successful Thiel grads visit to share their inspiring experiences. You realize that as a

graduate of Thiel, you’ll have more than 10,000 alumni friends for networking.

12Earn up to 12 semester credits

by completing internships.

That’s nearly 10 percent of your

total credits! An internship can

sometimes lead to permanent

employment for Thiel graduates.

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L I F E O F T H E M I N D

For students who qualify, extra

layers of critical thinking and

interdisciplinary investigation are

offered through the Honors

Program. Need help to reach your

academic potential in the form of

tutoring or study groups? The

Learning Commons offers more

than 60 hours of support each week!

We have a different understanding about the

purpose of learning. We hope that our

students get great jobs and even become

wealthy, but education isn’t just for self-

benefit. We study the liberal arts to become

more free and fulfilled. Ultimately, an

education at Thiel is about serving others.

REV. DR. DEREK NELSONASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF RELIGION

HIGHLY EXPERIENTIAL Study neuroscience and benefit from Thiel’s partnership with

FHC Inc., a world leader in the manufacture of medical devices used in neuromodulation.

As a computer science major, help local entrepreneurs with their computer systems.

Environmental science students get first-hand experience with environmental analysis and

mapping with our GIS and GPS equipment.

HIGHLY MOBILE Conservation biology students travel 2,100 miles to biological field

stations in Costa Rica or across the country to Colorado. Political science majors can opt

for a Thiel Semester in Washington. Art majors may elect to study commercial art through

an exchange program with the Art Institute of Pittsburgh.

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Get outside of yourcomfort zone.

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1stAn alumnus told you that knowing the artist of a painting on the wall at Microsoft

helped him land a dream job. Now you’re getting ready to graduate. You loved

majoring in Criminal Justice Studies. But you’re equally grateful for the other

classes that zoomed you outside of your intellectual comfort zone. You’re sure that

the required courses that focus on Oral and Written Expression helped you get a

job as a state probation officer after your very first official job interview.

BUILDING BLOCKS. The foundational block is

that of the Core Requirement, sometimes called

general education requirements. These courses

build upon the courses students completed in

high school to strengthen their knowledge

about science, math, social science, the

humanities and literature. Core Requirements

help students understand how all knowledge

relates and how history, philosophy, religion

and literature share common themes and ideas.

M A K E C O N N E C T I O N S A $1 million challenge pledge

is in process for a new center

to house state-of-the-art

communications-related

studios, production rooms,

classrooms and offices.

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40Number of skiers it takes for the

Ski Club to be eligible for group

discounts for the annual spring

trips to Peek N’Peak ski resort,

located in Findley Lake, New York.

Being involved has helped me in time

management. If I have a paper due

on Wednesday and cheerleading

practice on Tuesday, that means I get

the paper finished on Monday.

BRITTANY HILL ’12 MEDIA COMMUNICATIONSBEDFORD, OHIO

T I M E O F Y O U R L I F EGET INVOLVED For starters, there are 28

honorary societies and academic clubs, one

local and three national fraternities and four

national sororities, leadership clubs, a student

government organization, a dramatic troupe,

multi-cultural organizations, marching band,

several choirs and much more. Involved

students are not only happier because they

feel a part of the community; they’re more

successful academically, too!

ParticipateandBe Appreciated

M E M O R I E S M A D E H E R E

The Thiel Choir tours the

eastern U.S. and Canada

during each spring break and

goes internationally every four

years. Get your voice warmed

up and pack your bags – for

the next international tour.

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50You keep really busy in a half-dozen of Thiel’s 50 clubs and organizations. You sing in

the Thiel Choir and Chamber Choir. You write for the school newspaper. You’re in a

fraternity. You sing a solo in the new William Robinson Theater in front of a packed

house of students, their families and community members. During the upcoming

spring the choir is headed to Florida to compete, and next year there will be an

overseas trip to Europe. So many memories in the making.

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400You like the fact that Thiel has a national 400-meter dash track & field champion and

athletic programs are on the rise. You’re a Thiel athlete because you understand that

being able to do what you love and get a top-notch education means value added

for the rest of your life. At Thiel, you will reach your full potential on the field and in

the classroom.

UnderstandDedication

TOMCATS RULE! Thiel’s athletic teams include 24 intercollegiate

sports, most at the Division III level of the National Collegiate

Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Presidents’ Athletic Conference

(PAC). A new Shooting Club is on the scene, and our facilities include

a new baseball and softball facility, a football and soccer stadium that

hosts 1,400 and a gym that seats 1,500. Our Fitness Center has plenty

of cardio machines and free weights, and an inflatable dome over the

football field offers extra recreation/practice space in the winter.

the meaning of

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A V I C T O R Y I S S O M U C H M O R E T H A N A W I N

You’ll have the opportunity to

participate and get significant

playing time your freshman year.

With each major team victory,

student athletes ring the victory bell

to let everyone on campus know

that the team has just done

something to brag about!

69Student-athletes

were recently named

to PAC academic

honor rolls.

Initially, I wasn’t going to wrestle in

college, but after talking to the

coach, I realized I wanted to stay

active. I ran cross-country here, too,

which was a whole new experience.

Being an athlete all four years took

dedication and the ability to push

through obstacles. Along the way I

developed mental endurance and

confidence in myself.

DEVIN TODD ’10 PHYSICS AND MATHKISSIMMEE, FLORIDA

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Greek life is vibrant at Thiel.

And it's more than parties

and social events. You'll be

able to develop leadership

skills through community

service projects like the

annual Seesaw-a-thon that

raises thousands of dollars

each year for local children

battling cancer.

110You talk with a Thiel student who participated in Semester at Sea, a study abroad

program where she lived on a ship, traveling the world and visiting ports like Japan,

Vietnam, India, South Africa and Brazil (just to name a few) for 110 days. She studied

sustainability issues and had many unforgettable experiences (like cage diving with

Great White sharks). You can’t wait to put all you’ve learned at Thiel to work on the

global stage too!

STEP UP AND STEP OUT Some classes at

Thiel offer built-in opportunities for service

through local nonprofit and community

organizations. Students in a communications

and a TV production class recently teamed

together to create a documentary video for

two regional shelter programs, to get the word

out about their services. A business

administration class helped a local medical

equipment recycling agency create an

inventory management system. Service to the

community yields practical learning and a

real sense of belonging.

L E A R N T O L E A D

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Serve from yourStrengths

68%More than 68% of Thiel

classes have 20 or fewer

students. That means you

have opportunities every

day to play leadership roles

in class discussions or on

team projects.

Women Inspiring the Next Generation (WING)

promotes friendship and empowers women

through cultural and community affairs.

Students lead in a variety of clubs and

activities. Service is also promoted locally and

globally. An annual WING Conference is held

for women from local high schools.

After serving in the United States

Marine Corps, I transferred to

Thiel from a local college. Thiel

has provided military and

academic assistance at a level my

previous college could not offer.

JONATHAN PEDERSEN ’12 BIOLOGY (PRE-PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PROGRAM)

BIG LAKE, MINNESOTA

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Prepare for aBright Future

BE AN ENTREPRENEUR Even while in college, benefit from The Haller Enterprise

Institute, which encourages, promotes and supports entrepreneurship in Thiel students,

regardless of their major! A state grant of $18,000 was recently awarded toward product

development for a computer-based locking device for door locks.

GET ON-THE-JOB EXPERIENCE Internships may begin as early as the second semester

of your freshman year! Intern at St. Paul’s, a Greenville retirement community. Or get out

of town for valuable experience with the Magic Kingdom college internship program in

Orlando. Other recent internships have included: animal care-giver, Pittsburgh Zoo and

Aquarium, and show programming assistant, SpikeTV/MTV, New York.

1stYou decide to be one of the many Thiel students who will be doing internships this

year. Your professors and the Career Services staff help you perfect your resume.

They put you through the paces with mock interviews, videotaping and giving you

feedback. Your professor tells you that a prospective employer tells him,

“I can spot a Thiel student before they even give me their resume by the way they

look and the way they present themselves.” Get used to being first choice!

W I D E O P E N W O R L DDuring my internship at JTM Foods, a

position came open and I was offered the

job. Thiel prepared me well for entering

the workforce.

ALEX EATON ’10 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTINGERIE, PENNSYLVANIA

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Make yourdifferencethrough Thiel.

THIEL GRADUATES SUCCEED, PERIOD. John A.

Zawacki, ‘71, President and CEO, the Blair Corporation.

Dr. Frederick Petitt, ‘78, Director of Science,

EPCOT, Walt Disney World.

Dr. Mark Nordenberg, ‘70, Chancellor, University of

Pittsburgh.

Michael Miller, ‘92,

Software Engineer/ Senior Consultant, Microsoft

Corporation.

Dr. Jack M. Wilson,

‘67, President, University of Massachusetts.

Lynn

Jones ’74, Baserunning Coordinator, Atlanta Braves.

Where will you go?

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H E L P I S A T H A N D

So you’re admitted to Thiel

and you have submitted

your FAFSA. Soon afterward

we will send you an official

financial aid package. It will

list your financial aid in detail

so that you will know how

much it will cost to attend

Thiel. Our first priority is

given to students who

submit forms early!

11,500You’ve applied to Thiel and submitted the FAFSA. You hope you’ll be eligible for a

$11,500 Merit Award plus Thiel assistance, but you know there are other scholarships

and grants available, too. Most importantly, you know that an education that consists

of sitting in large lecture halls at a public school would never compare to the

individual attention you will receive at Thiel College. You’re ready to invest in your

future at Thiel.

WITHIN YOUR REACH Your college education

is an investment. It won’t be free, but it will be

affordable. Each year, 98% of our students

receive financial aid in the form of scholarships,

grants, loans and work study programs.

EASY TO BEGIN To apply for financial aid,

first submit an application for admission

to Thiel College. After January 1, submit

the FAFSA form, available online at

www.FAFSA.ed.gov or from your high school

guidance counselor. Ask for your financial aid

results to be sent to Thiel College. Our code is

003376. Get the process rolling today!

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Making Youreducation

Affordable

72%

Of the financial aid awarded

by Thiel each year, about

72% is in the form of

college, university, state

and/or federal grants. That

is money that you do not

have to repay.

I paid less than my brothers

who go to state schools. I

loved it at Thiel. If I needed

to talk to a professor about

something, they were

always there.

LIZ SITKO ’10 BUSINESS COMMUNICATION/

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION/INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

HIRAM, OHIO

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Get the feelof Thiel

WHY VISIT THIEL? Because there’s no

substitute for experience! And experiencing

Thiel College in person is the best way to see

if its just the right “fit” for you. During your

visit you can schedule a personal interview

with an admissions counselor (it’s a great way

for us to get to know more about you), take a

tour (where our Tourcat guides will do more

than just point out buildings, they’ll give you

the student’s-eye view of Thiel), sit in on a

class or meet with a professor, learn more

about athletics and the social scene, discover

how affordable a Thiel education can be and

much more!

20For the 20% of our graduates

who go on to graduate or

professional school each year,

our professors are honored to

write letters of recommendation.

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Your tour guide tells you about the special ceremony they had last fall. “It’s called

the Opening Convocation,” she says. “They took a picture of all the first-year

students, and then they all headed up Brother Martin’s Walk.” She points to a

beautiful tree-lined path. “Then they ring a bell for every student in the class, to

symbolize how they’re going to care about them as individuals.” You get a chill,

you’re so impressed. This is the place for you.

80miles toPittsburgh

70miles toErie

295miles toScranton

360miles toPhiladelphia

80miles toCleveland

75miles toAkron

285miles toCharleston

320miles toWashington, D.C.

320miles toBaltimore

160miles toBuffalo

440miles toAlbany

380miles toNew York City

E A S Y A C C E S S F R O M A N Y W H E R E

Call us and schedule a personal tour.

Meet Thiel students, talk to faculty,

have lunch in the Rotunda Bistro, chat

with a coach or a performing arts

director, and get the facts on financial

aid. Get ready to Experience the

Thiel Commitment!

I was waxing my car and I

heard a Thiel ad on the radio.

I said to my parents, ‘Let’s

check this out.’ We came

here and I loved it.

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Step on Campus and Commitment to You!

1. Greenville Hall2. Roth Memorial Hall

Admissions, Academic Records,

Alumni/Annual Fund, College

Advancement, President, Academic Dean

3. Financial Services, HumanResources, Financial Aid

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5. Academic Center6. Rhodehouse Science Building7. Alumni Stadium8. Public Relations Office9. Harter Residence Hall10. DocuCenter11. Hodge Residence Hall

12. Maintenance Building13. East Acres14. Passavant Center15. William A. Robinson Theater16. Sawhill Residence Hall17. Florence West Residence Hall18. Zimmerman Guest House19. Football Offices20. Elson House (College Ave. Apts.)21. David Johnson Memorial Chapel22. Bane Residence Hall23. Stewart Residence Hall24. Hunton Residence Hall25. Davis Square Apartments26. West Campus Townhouses27. Glen Johnson Community Center

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Thiel College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religious belief, national origin, ancestry, age or non-job related handicap as those items are defined under applicable law.

Thiel CollegeAt a Glance

fast facts

LOCATION• Thiel College is located on a beautiful 135-acre, tree-

lined campus in Greenville, Pa., a small town in the heartof Western Pennsylvania’s hill country.

• Thiel is only an 80-minute drive from Pittsburgh,Cleveland, Ohio and Erie, Pa.—close enough for readyaccess to “big city” culture, yet distant enough to besafe and free from distractions.

HISTORY• Founded as Thiel Hall in Monaca, Pa., in 1866

as a co-educational institution• Chartered by Pennsylvania in 1870 and moved

to Greenville, Pa., in 1871• Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church

in America

OUR STUDENTS• More than 1,100 students; 46% are female and 54% are

male; 6% are international students.• 58% of Thiel’s students are from Pennsylvania; 36% are

from other states & Puerto Rico; 6% are internationalstudents; and 10% are minority students.

AREAS OF STUDY• More than 60 majors, minors and areas of study• Academic calendar: Semesters: fall and spring; Summer

sessions: May, June, July, Online and Evening• Degrees offered: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science,

Associate of Arts, Associate of Science

ACCREDITATION• Middle States Association of Colleges

and Schools• Pennsylvania Department of Education• American Chemical Society

FACULTY/CLASSES• Student-to-faculty ratio is 13-to-1.• More than 68% of classes have 20 or fewer students.• More than 120 professors in 19 academic departments.

LIVING ON CAMPUS• 88% of students live on campus in nearly 30 residence

halls, apartments, theme houses and townhouses.• Housing is guaranteed for all four years.• Thiel also provides a fitness center, a multisport complex

and seasonal dome, state-of-the-art theater, cafeteriaand bistro dining.

ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES• 24 athletic teams, most at the NCAA Division III level• More than 50 student organizations/activities• 1 local and 3 national fraternities; 4 national sororities• Free Friday/Saturday events every week like Wings N

Sings, professional sports games and day trips to NewYork City, sponsored by Thiel Activities Board (TAB)

• Intramural sports (flag football, softball, basketball andmore); weekly classes include ballroom dancing, Zumbaand yoga

• Diverse events and speakers sponsored by Thiel’smulticultural program; dances, culture shows and foodfairs organized by groups such as The Organization ofBlack Collegiates (OBC) and the Thiel WorldOrganization (TWO)

STUDENT SUPPORT• All incoming students receive a notebook computer as

part of Thiel’s academic computing initiative.• The Learning Commons is a student-centered, one-stop

shop that offers tutoring services, academic and careerguidance, writing and math labs and disability services.

ADMISSIONS POLICY• Thiel will consider a student’s admission application by

examining high school courses, grades and class rank.Recommendations, character and extracurricularactivities are important. Students must take the SAT or ACT.

• A personal interview is a significant part of theadmissions process. Most applicants will meet anadmissions staff member prior to acceptance during acampus visit. A personal interview or testing may berequired as a condition of acceptance in some cases.

SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID• More than 98% of students receive some form of

financial assistance.• For Merit Award consideration of up to $11,500 or one

of five full-tuition Presidential Scholarships, a completeadmissions application should be submitted by January15. For more information about annual deadlines andscholarships, visit www.thiel.edu/financialaid.

ADMISSIONS TIMELINE• Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis, which

means that once all required documentation iscompleted and received, notification of decision will bemade within two weeks.

• Deadline to submit admissions application for priorityconsideration for freshman scholarships is March 1.

• Priority deadline to submit FAFSA is March 1.

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MAJORSAccountingActuarial Studies (BS)Binary Engineering BiologyBiology/ConservationBusiness Administration/AdvertisingBusiness Administration/FinanceBusiness Administration/GeneralBusiness Administration/

Human Resources Business Administration/

ManagementBusiness Administration/MarketingBusiness CommunicationChemistryChemistry/ACS Certification (BS)Commercial ArtCommunication Sciences & Disorders

(BA/BS)Communication Studies Computer ScienceCulinary Arts Criminal Justice Studies Cytotechnology E-Commerce (BS)Early Childhood/Special Education English/Literature English/Writing Environmental Chemistry Environmental Science (BS)Fine ArtForensic AccountingHistoryInternational BusinessManagement Information Systems (BS)MathematicsMedia CommunicationMedical TechnologyNeuroscienceParish EducationPhilosophy Physics (BS)Political SciencePsychologyReligionSociologyTheology & Youth MinistryWeb Development (BS)Undeclared

COOPERATIVE PROGRAMSArt Institute of PittsburghBinary Engineering (3+2 Program)Business Administration

Culinary ProgramCytotechnology (3+1 Program)Forestry and Environmental

ManagementMedical Technology (3+1 Program)Pittsburgh Institute of

Mortuary Science

ASSOCIATE DEGREESAssociate of Arts in Liberal StudiesAssociate of Arts in AccountingAssociate of Arts in Management

Information SystemsAssociate of ScienceAssociate of Science in Web

DevelopmentAssociate of Science in E-Commerce

MINORSAccountingBiology/BehavioralBiology/Food & AgricultureBiology/MedicalBiology/Wildlife BiochemistryBusiness Administration/GeneralChemistryChurch MusicCoaching Communication StudiesComputer ScienceEconomicsEnglishEnvironmental ChemistryFine ArtHistoryIndividualized MinorInternational StudiesLegal StudiesMathMedia CommunicationMusicParish EducationPerforming ArtsPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical SciencePre-Ministry PsychologyReligionSociologyTheatre

PRE-PROFESSIONALCytotechnologyBinary EngineeringEducationMedical TechnologyMortuary SciencePre-DentalPre-LawPre-MedicalPre-MinistryPre-Occupational TherapyPre-OptometryPre-Pharmacy Pre-Physician AssistantPre-Physical TherapyPre-Podiatry

EDUCATION PROGRAMSEarly Childhood/Special EducationSecondary Education Certification• Biology • General Science• Chemistry • Mathematics• Citizenship • Physics• English • Social Studies

This policy of non-discrimination applies in connection with admission to and participation in all programs and activities sponsored by Thiel College and to all employment practices of Thiel College.

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ORGANIZATIONSJust a sample of the many organizations on campus:American Chemical Society (ACS) Beta Beta Beta (biology honorary)Circle KCollege RepublicansEndymion (yearbook)English ClubHabitat for HumanityInterfraternity Council (IFC)Kappa Mu Epsilon (math honorary)Lambda Sigma (sophomore honorary)Les Lauriers (senior honorary)Lutheran Student MovementMen’s LeadershipNational Student Speech

Language Hearing Association(NSSLHA)

Newman SocietyOrganization of Black Collegiates

(OBC)Panhellenic CouncilPhi Alpha Theta (history honorary)Psi Chi (psychology honorary)Psychology ClubSigma Tau Delta (English honorary)Ski ClubStudent Paranormal Informative

Research & Investigation Team(SPIRIT)

Student-Athlete Advisory Committee(SAAC)

TCTV (tv station)The Thielensian (student newspaper)Thiel Christian Fellowship (TCF)Thiel Players Thiel Shooting ClubThiel Soldiers Gospel ChoirThiel Tomcat Marching PrideThiel World Organization (TWO)Tomcats Inspiring HopeWomen Inspiring the Next

Generation (WING)WXTC (Thiel radio)

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