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Welcome to Fontbonne University.

Wherever you are in life, we can help you find your path to

a degree. Here, you’ll discover attentive advisors, faculty

committed to your success and a tight-knit campus community,

all ready to help you fulfill your educational goals.

Don’t just study a subject. Prepare for your career.

Don’t just go to school .

Engage, connect and lead.

Don’t just attend classes. Belong to a community.

At Fontbonne, you can learn more and be more!

Learn

Academics are

your first prio

rity

and ours.

We offer traditional

undergraduate majors

and minors, as well as a variety

of evening or online undergraduate

programs for working adults.

Many of our programs focus on care and concern for others, reflecting

Fontbonne’s mission and values. Others

demonstrate our emphasis on the rapidly

growing need for a tech-savvy workforce.

cyber securitybioinformatics

One Healthcomputer science

social workdietetics

educationspeech-language pathology

All of our full-time transfer students will qualify for some

form of scholarship or financial aid, making an education at

Fontbonne both affordable and accessible. And our transfer

counselors will work with you during the transfer process to

ensure a smooth transition.

www.fontbonne.edu/financialaid

You’ll receive a well-rounded

foundation that employers

value. By the time you

graduate, you’ll be prepared to

begin your first job — and work

toward your first promotion.

critical thinking analytical skills ability to adapt

www.fontbonne.edu/career

80+www.fontbonne.edu/academics

1,819 899

1,819total student enrollment

6partnership programs

222full- and part-time

faculty

71%faculty who hold the highest

degree in their field

engineering,

nursing

& more ...

50%of Fontbonne undergrads transferred

from another institution

majors, minors & certificates

12transfer

agreements with

other schools =

smooth transfer

process

JanuaryMarchJune

AugustOctober

biology fine artssports management

fashion merchandisingstrategic communication

5 evening and online

start times each year

11:1student-to-faculty ratio

“Teachers are always

around and if they

aren’t, it’s extremely

easy to get in touch

with them to schedule

a meeting. It’s SO

nice to know that

they’re here for

my success!”

- Evanpsychology major

Washington, Mo.

- Evanpsychology major

Washington, Mo.

Participation in Enactus can also

lead to job and

internship opportunities.

Fontbonne students involved in the

Fontbonne University Enactus Club

helped breathe new life into the

Ferguson Burger Bar. The group teamed

up with owners Charles (below in red

t-shirt) and Kizzie Davis to improve the

restaurant’s business practices, offering

assistance with social media, marketing,

menus and more. Their goals? Livelihood, empowerment and sustainability.

www.fontbonne.edu/internships

in Action

• A minimum of 30 credit hours

• Completion of a minimum of 50 percent of the credit hours required

for the major, minor or concentration at Fontbonne

• Completion of a minimum of 15 credit hours of upper division

(300/400 level) coursework at Fontbonne

• Completion of the final semester of coursework at Fontbonne

Certain exemptions apply.

Fontbonne University awards transfer

credit for college-level courses from

accredited, degree granting institutions

of higher learning. Remedial courses

and grades below a C- do not qualify.

All students must fulfill the following at Fontbonne:

Transfer up to 64 hours of credit from two-year institutions.

Transfer unlimited credit from four-year institutions.

Credit

“I decided to transfer

to Fontbonne because

I wanted to receive

a quality education

close to home. I admire

Fontbonne’s dedication

to academic excellence,

and I realized this

was the school that

I wanted to be

a part of.”

- Havannadeaf education major

St. Louis, Mo.

Classes and tests are important, of course. But we believe there’s more to your college experience.

Who you are is just as important

as what you want to be.

Explore your role in

the world and how

you can make it a

better place.

Inside and outside the classroom,

you can grow as an individual, a

teammate, a leader, a friend and a

global citizen. At Fontbonne, we

remain grounded in the mission

and strong spirit of our founders,

the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.

Their values inspire and drive us.

Excellence, Service, Diversity, Faith , Justice, Catholic Identity, Integrity, Respect, Community

www.fontbonne.edu/bemore

families served annually in the

Eardley Family Clinic for Speech,

Language and Hearing

100+ 3Explore new cultures.

Jump into new experiences.

Meet new people … at home OR abroad!

25 countries

represented

on campus

101

1

days

semester

year

choose the

amount of time

you want to

study abroad

annual on-campus

camps for children

with hearing loss,

cochlear implants

and communication

disorders

3 annual

spiritual

retreat

opportunities

7,862miles from St. Louis

to Uganda2015 international service site

2annual service trips

100+ 3

How can YOU make a difference?

During Fontbonne Day, students work alongside faculty

and staff at dozens of service

sites in the St. Louis community.

Everyone on campus shuts down

their computers, puts on their work

boots and pitches in to improve our

city for this annual tradition.

And there are many other service opportunities

throughout the year, from making casseroles for a

homeless shelter to organizing clothing drives on

campus to sponsoring a family during the holidays.

campus-wide

www.fontbonne.edu/fontbonneday

This is where our entire campus community focuses

on a single topic during the fall semester. It includes speakers,

panel discussions, suggested readings, specialized courses, theater

productions, films and more. Past themes include Sustainability,

Happiness, The Disability Experience, Foodology, Immigrant

Experiences, Civil Rights: Then and Now, and The Future.

www.fontbonne.edu/dedicated

Our students understand that

social changes are occurring

across the country and here in

St. Louis. That’s why we have

“Peace & Justice” conversations

regularly. It’s a chance for the

campus community to gain a

better understanding of the

important issues at stake and the

role we all can play.

How can YOU make a difference?

Semester

The Bosnia Memory Project at Fontbonne University began as an

academic course and evolved into a

nationally recognized effort to record

the stories and memories of the survivors

of the Bosnian War and Genocide, 40,000

of whom have settled in St. Louis.

Students have helped record

interviews, collect archival

materials and amplify the voices

of a community.

www.fontbonne.edu/bosnia

“They want us to be more.

They don’t want us just to

come here and learn. They

want us to get involved in the

community. They want us to

get involved around campus.

And they really want us to

be well-rounded individuals

when we graduate.”

- Garrett applied mathematics major

Crystal City, Mo.

Do

For a classic

college experience,

get involved!

Fonty Night Lights.

The Griffin Concert Series.

Comedy Nights.

Athletics.

When you’re not in class, you can

attend and enjoy — or even plan

and organize — events and entertainment.

www.fontbonne.edu/activities

We also encourage you to

think outside the books.

Fontbonne offers ways to enhance

your educational experience

outside the classroom. Our honors

and academic organizations offer

camaraderie and community, as

well as career preparation.

Get invol ved to dive

further into your area of

study, network and make

connections, and give your

resume a boost.

www.fontbonne.edu/recruitme

Play for the Griffins!

98

Men’s Teams

Women’s Teams

These ladies

had the #7

NCAA Div. III

GPA in the

nation in

2014!

They set 18

new school

records in 2015!

We also offer

intramurals

like flag

football and

bowling!

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Lacrosse

Soccer

Tennis

Track & Field

Volleyball

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Soccer

Softball

Tennis

Track & Field

Volleyball

(A dance team is also available.)

NCAA Div. III

www.fontbonnegriffins.com

- Jamesnursing partnership program

basketball, track & field

St. Louis, Mo.

“I transferred to Fontbonne

because I wanted to continue

playing basketball in college.

When I decided to change

schools, I gave Coach a call and

discussed being a part of the

team. Fontbonne’s academic

side was also very appealing.

We have a partnership with

Goldfarb School of Nursing,

as well as a strong STEM

program. And Fontbonne

also has a strong,

close-knit community,

almost as if everyone

knows everyone.”

38,000includes a fitness center, elevated track, snack bar and the 1,500-seat Mabee Gymnasium

sq. ft. in the Dunham

Student Activity Center

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social organizations

honors organizations

academic organizations

Fontbonne Activities Board,

Environmental Club,

Griffin Gang

and more

4relaxing hammocks

in Golden Meadow

www.fontbonne.edu/studentlife

FREE!3 on-campus

residence halls

13.5acres on campus

$0cost of

laundry on

campus- “Th

e Joe”

- Medaille Hall

- Southwest H

all

“Living on campus allows

you to meet other

residents in the same

boat as you -- whether

you are a freshman, a

transfer student or an

international student.

I left my door open

while I was in my

room, which allowed

me to say ‘hi’ to

people passing by

and even invite some

in to get to know

them better.”

- Abbyelementary education major

St. Paul, Minn.

www.fontbonne.edu/reslife- Abbyelementary education major

St. Paul, Minn.

objects in the

Saint Louis Art Museum

Did we mention

they’re both FREE!?

Cardinals Baseball

Rams Football

Blues Hockey

U. City Loop, Central West End,

Downtown , Maplewood

and more

79neighborhoods in St. Louis

There’s also an exciting city out there. You’ll find great eats,

concert venues big and small,

eclectic neighborhoods, and

world-renowned museums and

parks at your doorstep.

www.fontbonne.edu/stlouis

Have you ever tried

toasted ravioli or gooey

butter cake? They’re

St. Louis favorites!

33,000

Less than a mile from

campus. An easy walk,

run or bike ride away!

1,371acres in Forest Park

3 mil

lion

3pro sports teams

in St. Louis

Cardinals Baseball

Rams Football

Blues Hockey

33,000

annual visitors to the

Saint Louis Zoo

Us!

Us!

www.fontbonne.edu/visit

Sign up for a Transfer Preview Day, or set up

your own personal visit and tour.

GRIFFIN NATION.

314.889.1400

1.800.205.5862

fbyou@fontbonne.edu

Feeling social?

Join us online.

www.fontbonne.edu/reallife

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Become a part of

Start the application process one semester

before you plan to enroll in classes at Fontbonne

University. You need to be admitted at least one

month prior to the first day of classes to ensure

that your financial aid is processed.

www.fontbonne.edu/transfers

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Notice of Non-Discrimination: Fontbonne University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in employment or in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, educational programs, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic and other programs and activities. Furthermore, Fontbonne University prohibits retaliation against anyone who either opposes unlawful discrimination, assists or participates in an investigation of a complaint of discrimination, or exercises that person’s rights under any law that forbids discrimination. The Fontbonne University coordinators for Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination are: Vice President for Finance and Administration, Fontbonne University, 6800 Wydown Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63105, Phone: (314) 719-8017, Fax: (314) 719-8023; Director of Academic Services, Fontbonne University, 6800 Wydown Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63105, Phone: (314) 719-3627, Fax: (314) 719-3614. Questions about this non-discrimination policy and any complaints of discrimination shall be directed to either of these

coordinators. Fontbonne University complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-380, as amended.

Campus Security Act: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Statistics Act (20 U.S.C. 1092) (a) and (f) as revised July 1, 2000, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act, signed August 14, 2008, Fontbonne University prepares and distributes a report regarding campus security and crime statistics. This report is made available to all employees and students by October 1st of each year. The report is also available to prospective students and prospective employees. You can download a copy of this report at: www.fontbonne.edu/csa. A copy of this report may also be received by writing to the Fontbonne University Director of Public Safety, 6800 Wydown Blvd, St. Louis, MO, 63105.

Fontbonne UniversityOffice of Admission6800 Wydown Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63105-3098fbyou@fontbonne.edu314.889.1400 | 1.800.205.5862

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