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Boundless…is leading others to a deeper way of thinking.

Boundless…means no idea is too big, and no place is too far.

Boundless…is the beauty of a valley that’s inspired generations.

Boundless…is the future that’s waiting to be found.

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L ECTURE HAL L

Boundless . . . your boundless curiosity meets our depth of knowledge, and your passion to learn meets ours to teach. This is what Bridgewater is about. Possibility. Whether you’re working on a problem that may take a lifetime to answer, or a project that will deliver the knowledge you can put to work before you graduate—it’s about opportunity. It’s about the kind of personalized guidance most schools can barely imagine. And it’s about producing leaders with the depth of knowledge, breadth of skills, and level of character that employers and graduate schools want.

Programsof Study

MajorsApplied Physics Engineering Physics Physical Science Physics and TechnologyArtAthletic Training Biology Business Administration Chemistry Communication Studies Computer Science

Economics English Language and Literature Literary Studies Writing Environmental Science Family and Consumer Sciences French Health and Exercise Science Health and Physical Education History History and Political Science

Information Systems Management International Studies Liberal Studies (Only available in PreK–6)

Mathematics Music Nutrition and Wellness Philosophy and Religion Physics Physics and Mathematics Political Science Psychology Sociology Spanish

MinorsArt Biology Business Administration Chemistry Coaching Communication Studies Computer Information Systems Computer ScienceCrime and Justice Cultural Studies Economics English Environmental Science Equine Studies

Family and Consumer Sciences French German History International Studies Mathematics Music Neuroscience Nutrition and Wellness Peace Studies Philosophy and Religion Physics Political Science Psychology Social Work Spanish Theatre

Concentrations/ SpecializationsAccounting Church Music Family & Consumer Sciences Education Finance Financial Economics International Commerce Marketing Media Studies (Communications) Organization Management Public Relations United States History

Teacher CertificationElementary (PreK–6)Secondary (6–12)

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SUCCESSBoundless is a story of success waiting to be written. However you define success, begin with us. You recognize the possibilities . . . doctor, artist, lawyer, teacher, accountant, engineer, minister, to name a few. However familiar they seem, at Bridgewater, you’ll discover that these fields continue to change and evolve. Whether you pursue one of these paths, or a new career field that you’ll invent on your own to answer a need that’s just emerging, the real success is the talent and creativity that you bring to the table. A broad Bridgewater base gives you the adaptability to be . . . boundless.

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Here is just a glimpse at some of the graduate schools that have accepted Bridgewater students recently:

American University (international peace studies)Albert Einstein College of Medicine (biomedical sciences)North Carolina State University (public policy, veterinary medicine)Oxford University (theology)Pennsylvania State University (philosophy)Princeton Theological Seminary (theology)University of Delaware (communication, physical therapy) The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (physical chemistry) University of Pittsburgh (security and intelligence studies)University of Richmond (law, philosophy)University of Virginia (business, German literature and culture, philosophy) Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine (medicine)Virginia Commonwealth University (pharmacy, physical therapy) Virginia Tech (veterinary medicine)Yale Divinity School (theology)

“The professors always have time to advise me, encourage me, and provide practical help. My path to graduate school in engineering is clear.”

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Living and learning at Bridgewater extends far beyond classroom and dorm walls. It’s about truly belonging to a community. Trying new foods, making new friends, discovering new interests, experiencing what it’s like rooming with a West Coaster when you’re an East Coaster, honing your leadership skills as a part of Eagle Productions. These are the possibilities that are around every corner at Bridgewater. Whether you commute or live on campus, you’ll find yourself part of a varied and friendly community with opportunities that are . . . boundless.

Meal plans for commuters. Easy meal transfers from the main dining hall to the Eagle’s Nest. Putting your parents’ Saturday brunch on your card. Fair trade coffee and tea. Cage-free eggs. Sustainably harvested fish. There’s so much that tastes good, feels good, and does good when you share a table at Bridgewater.

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It may happen at a backyard barbecue. Or on a casual walk across campus. It might come as you sit and relax on a front porch. Or during a pickup game of basketball at the Funkhouser Center. Wherever it happens, it’s a crucial element to your Bridgewater experience. Mentoring. Advising. Guidance. The faculty at Bridgewater are truly “teachers” in every sense of the word. They’ll provide you with that extra dose of help while never letting you forget that, at Bridgewater, our expectations for you are . . . boundless.

“Bridgewater has a great community feel—friendly, small, supportive. Faculty members keep their doors open for students.”

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“PDP really lets me sit back and think of all the things I did and the people I met. It’s helped me see how I can apply what I learned in a communications class to my future work.”

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You can get in tune with other students in many ways: chorale, Flawless Hip Hop Dance Team, jazz band, even the Screaming Eagles Pep Band. Almost half of Bridgewater students play an intramural sport. Eagle Productions, our acclaimed student activities group, brings performers to campus and puts on events like Winter Carnival, cosmic bowling, and “BC Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?” There are honor societies and clubs around academic majors. Students in Free Enterprise, Ultimate Frisbee, Young Democrats, and the Lift Your Voice Gospel Choir. Working with others, you can gain leadership skills, get some exercise, make music, and have fun. With 70 student clubs—as well as an abundance of intramural programs, leagues, and tournaments—you’ll discover that the opportunities to get out and enjoy life at Bridgewater are . . . boundless.

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To really learn, you need to get your hands dirty. You need to test yourself in the field. Try on a job through an internship or a service project. Do research. Test your hypotheses. From the outstanding physiology labs and classrooms in McKinney Center for Science and Mathematics to daily life in any of our 11 student residence facilities, learning at Bridgewater never stops. You can find the day-to-day work that energizes you, the people you want to serve, and the ongoing questions that will continue to drive you long after you graduate. Like Will Garrett, a liberal studies major, who went from wanting to teach high school math to focusing on elementary education because he found how much he liked working with kids. Our students have futures that are . . . boundless.

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Our pre-med advisors, pre-med club, and friendly and supportive community mean Bridgewater has enjoyed an excellent tradition of its students getting into medical school.

“Because we’re a liberal arts school, I’ve studied more than health. I’ve studied psychology and anthropology, and taken a January Interterm music course in New Orleans. These are things that will distinguish me and make me more prepared for my career in health care.”

Kimberly Cicotello, Allied Health Science, Nutrition & Wellness

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The College: Founded in 1880 as one of the first coeducational colleges in Virginia. Affiliated with the Church of the Brethren.

The Location: Situated in the scenic Shenandoah Valley in the town of Bridgewater (approximate population of 5,300), eight miles from the city of Harrisonburg.

The Faculty: 117 full-time faculty members.

The Students: Nearly 1,700 students mainly from Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic States; 21 other states and 6 countries also are represented.

The Scholarships: Our Achievement in a Community of Excellence (ACE) Awards provide academic scholarships for qualified students and are automatically renewed if the student maintains satisfactory academic achievement.

The Academic Calendar: Bridgewater operates on a traditional semester calendar with a January Interterm.

The Personal Development Portfolio: Bridgewater’s innovative, nationally-acclaimed Personal Development Portfolio (PDP) program will have you explore, reflect, and complete papers and projects focusing on four dimensions of personal growth: citizenship and community responsibility, intellectual growth and discovery, emotional maturation and physical health, and ethical and spiritual growth.

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The Activities: 70 campus clubs and organizations, campus radio, student government, theatre, pep band, dance team, cheerleading, student recitals, films, art exhibits, visiting scholars, comedians, concerts, college choirs, symphonic band, and jazz band.

The Athletics: Member of the NCAA Division III and Old Dominion Athletic Conference with a history of success at the regional and national levels, we offer men’s baseball, basketball, cross country, equestrian, football, golf, indoor & outdoor track & field, lacrosse*, soccer, and tennis; as well as women’s basketball, cross country, equestrian, field hockey, golf*, indoor & outdoor track & field, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, and volleyball. Co-ed cheerleading is also offered.*Beginning in 2012–2013 academic year

The Tuition: For 2011–2012, the cost for tuition, room, board, and fees is $37,100.

Contact Us:Admissions OfficeBridgewater CollegeBridgewater, Virginia 22812-1599Phone: (540) 828-5375 or (800) 759-8328Fax: (540) 828-5481bridgewater.edu

Bridgewater College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion or age in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic programs, or other college programs and activities, or with regard to employment.