2015 viewbook

reach higher.

reach higher. go far.

Saint Francis University

Office of Admissions

P.O. Box 600

Loretto, PA 15940-0600

814.472.3100

866-DIAl-SFU (342-5738)

[email protected]

www.francis.edu

At Saint Francis University, we believe you can achieve anything you set your mind to –

if you have the passion, drive and faith to pour your heart into it. We’ll expect nothing less.

Like our namesake, St. Francis of Assisi, we have chosen the road of mission, purpose and values.

We encourage our students to reach higher – to go far into the world – carrying their own message

of genuine concern for peace and justice wherever they go. And then putting their talents toward

the diligent work of making the world better for everyone. Simply put, we believe a solid, Franciscan,

liberal arts education is the surest way for students to make sense of a world in rapid motion.

Certainly some goals may be harder to reach than others, but you’ll always end up farther ahead

if your first goal is to just reach higher than you ever have before.

go far.The goals of Franciscan higher education.

A humble and generous attitude towards learning

Reverence for all life, and the goodness of all humanity

Respect for the uniqueness of individual persons

A global vision

Service to the poor and the needy

A community of faith and prayer

A spirit of simplicity and joy

Franciscan presence

Life on our mountain

St. Francis of Assisi found peace and harmony in nature. We think you can too.

Saint Francis University isn’t just near the great outdoors, it is the great outdoors,

offering nature lovers something to venture into and a comfortable home to return to.

LET’S FACE IT, LIFE IN AND AROUND URBAN AREAS HAS ITS

ADVANTAGES. BUT WE’RE NOT SURPRISED BY THE MANY

STUDENTS WHO SAY THE MOUNTAINS THAT MAKE UP OUR

600-ACRE CAMPUS ARE THE PERFECT PLACE TO LIVE

OUT THEIR COLLEGE YEARS.

Our campus sits in the middle of Central Pennsylvania’s Laurel

Highlands, which are packed with four seasons of outdoor activities:

golf, canoeing, kayaking, whitewater rafting, cross-country and

downhill skiing, snow-tubing, spelunking, hiking mountain biking.

At an urban college, organizing activites like these might be a major

undertaking, but here, all you have to do is walk outside.

600 mountaintop acres in central PA1,600 31 26undergraduate students from states and countries 22 NCAA Division I sports 9 Residence Halls65+ student-run clubs and organizations

going far

Joe Bopp wasn’t always into

chemistry. A freshman

chemistry class produced

a reaction that changed his

life. Joe quickly became

a fixture in the Chemistry

Department and students

sought him out for tutoring.

Professors became good

friends. “I’ve had fun. I got

a great education. And it’s

certainly going to take me

somewhere.” In fact it did. All

the way to Yale and a Ph.D.

in physical chemistry.

Joe BoppChemist

Pick-up basketball player

Humble brainiac

ETHICAL CITIZENSHIP FOR THE 21ST CENTURYA PROGRAM OF GENERAL EDUCATION

The Core Curriculum

CES—Community Enrichment Series

Wellness Inside and Out: Portfolio project on the Seven Dimensions of Wellness

First-Year Seminar

Writing for a Discipline

Franciscan Goals for Today

Science for Active Citizenship

History

Social Science

Mathematics

Introduction to Literature

Fine Arts

Language

Discovering Philosophy Reasoning and Responsibility

Thematic Minors

Students choose one of several thematic minors or an open program including:

Humanities (course stressing ethics)

Science or quantitative literacy course

Course stressing diversity and communications

Course from the social sciences

General Education Keystone course

Major choices. No matter which degree you are pursuing, the foundation

of your education at Saint Francis University will be the liberal arts. A core of general

education courses and co-curricular experiences that ground you in knowledge,

and in a set of skills you’ll need to thrive in today’s complex world.

Our curriculum is based upon the liberal arts, but the phrase

itself can be a bit misleading. The liberal arts are neither liberal

from a political view, nor artsy by definition. Instead, they are

liberal in the sense that they liberate your mind. They free

it from prejudice and ignorance and set it on a course to

imagine freely, analyze critically and arrive at good decisions.

Quite simply, the liberal arts build intelligent people who can

walk into almost any situation and speak their voice.

They give you a broad grasp of the way things work and

how people think. By immersing yourself in a wide range of

subjects, you’ll surely discover an interest you care deeply

about, or even a skill you never knew you had.

So whether you want to go into business or lead a life of

service, our general education program will give you a

solid foundation of knowledge and values and will take you

further in life than you ever thought possible.”

“You’re only competing with yourself. So strive to be better in the long term.

Be better than you were yesterday.

WHY THE LIBERAL ARTS MATTER

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ARE MAKING BIG INVESTMENTS IN THE SCIENCES.

LIKE MANY, WE STAND PROUD OF OUR BRAND NEW 70,000 SQUARE-FOOT SCIENCE

CENTER — AND EVEN PROUDER OF ALL THAT’S HAPPENING WITHIN ITS CLEVERLY

DESIGNED CLASSROOMS AND WELL-EQUIPPED RESEARCH AND LAB SPACES.

In the end, it’s our people who set Saint Francis University apart. The faculty who bring

a morning lecture to life, and then show up still enthused to lead an afternoon lab with a

gentle, open-ended style born by years of experience. And your classmates, each unique

in their scientific talents and aspirations, yet all sharing a common drive — to bring a fresh

approach and a willingness to draw from the strengths of others.

When measured experience meets youthful excitement, sparks fly and a kind of alchemy

ensues. We see it in environmental fieldwork, mathematic competitions, undergraduate

research papers in basic sciences like biology and chemistry, and amazing collaborations in

emerging fields such as bioinformatics or new media and gaming.

Where will you contribute your spark?

Exploratory in School of Sciences

Aquarium and Zoo Science

Biology

Biochemistry (C)

Biological Diving (M)

Environmental Science (C)

Marine Biology (C)

Molecular Biology (C)

Pre-Professional (C)

Secondary Education (C)

Chemistry

Biochemistry (C)

Forensics (C)



Computer Science

Gaming/New Media Design and Production (C)

General (C)

Information Technology and Security (C)

Software Development (C)

Engineering (3-2)

Environmental Engineering

Renewable Energies (C)

Ecological Engineering (C)

Medical Laboratory Science

Mathematics

Actuarial Science (C)

Applied Mathematics (C)

Computer Science (M)

Physics (M)


Petroleum Natural Gas Engineering

Pharmacy (3+3 or 2+3) in Biology

Pharmacy (3+3 or 2+3) in Chemistry

(C) denotes concentration

School of SciencesThe science of learning. Sharing scarce resources and learning to live

on a crowded planet will require more and better insights and ideas…

this is where future problem solving begins.Good for the environment

Erika Bendik switched

her major to Biology and

felt a new freedom. First,

a project on animal behavior

and GIS mapping systems.

Then an internship caring

for 22 raptors – from eagles

to red tail hawks. “When

I reflect on St. Francis of

Assisi’s compassion towards

all living things and compare

that to how I feel, I can

definitely see myself making

a difference with a career

in ecology or wildlife

conservation.”

Erika BendikEnvironmentalist

Animal Lover

Conservationist

REACHING HIGHER

Exploratory in School of Arts & Letters

Arts & Letters

Professional Studies (C)

Graduate School (C)

General (C)

Communications – Digital Media

Communications – Strategic Communications

Criminal Justice

Education

Early Childhood (PreK-4) Education/Special Education Certification

Middle Childhood (Grades 4-8) Education/Special Education Certification

Secondary Education Certification

English

Literature (C)

Media Studies (C)


Fermentation Arts (M)

Environmental Studies

History


International Business – Spanish

International Studies

Philosophy

Political Science

Psychology

Public Administration/ Government Service

Pre-Law (C)

Religious Studies

Social Work

Sociology

Spanish



School of Arts & LettersWondering what a degree from the School of Arts & Letters can do for you?

Almost anything you’d like. Our graduates are creative and intelligent; they’re life-long

learners leading happy lives as successful teachers, lawyers, artists and environmentalists.

Talk to employers in any profession, business

or teaching, foreign affairs or the law, and you

hear a common cry — send us nimble thinkers

who can synthesize complex ideas and com-

municate effectively. We find great hope for the

“thoughtful generalist” – the person who has

mastered the most important skill of all – the

ability to think critically, build consensus and to

lead ethically.

We encourage you to follow a heartfelt passion

— modern American literature, presidential

elections, Central American folk art — and

see where courses, faculty, and real-world

experiences eventually lead.

Yes, some majors might offer a more direct

path to a first job than others — but alumni tell

a powerful story about the value of persistence

and flexibility. As you master material, you gain a

quiet confidence and a knack for personal and

professional self-reflection that pays dividends

in the long run.

CHOOSE TO MAJOR IN ONE OF THE CORE DISCIPLINES AT SAINT FRANCIS UNIVERSITY —

POLITICS OR FINE ARTS, HISTORY OR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, CRIMINAL JUSTICE OR

SOCIAL WORK — AND YOU WILL ENGAGE THE ENDLESS PROCESS OF CHANGE.

Enactus rallies entrepreneurial and global minded students, academic professionals, and industry leaders eager to create a better, more sustainable world through the positive power of business.

Exploratory in School of Business

Accounting

Economics

Finance

Management

Healthcare Management (C)

Management Information Systems

Marketing


School of BusinessBusiness that reaches beyond the bottom line.

Today’s top business students are creating new networks

of possibility that provide both economic and social value.

At Saint Francis University, business majors learn

from day one that success grows not simply from

knowledge in concentration areas such as finance

or marketing, but from a larger ability to think,

speak and write critically.

You will take the insights of the classroom and apply

them routinely to actual business problems. You will

shape and hone your poise, collaborative style and

overall professional demeanor through internships,

case studies and other real-world experiences —

whether hosting a visiting executive on campus,

assisting local companies and non-profits or

travelling to a global finance hub such as London

with faculty and peers.

You’ll realize many advantages to studying

business in the broader context of the liberal arts

and the Franciscan tradition – none more important

than knowing yourself, your real strengths and

passions, and your drive for creating a singular path

to lasting success.

WHETHER YOU SEEK TO MAKE A CAREER ON WALL STREET OR MAIN STREET, REVOLUTIONIZE

HEALTH CARE OR ADVANCE THE FIELD OF ACCOUNTING, ONE CONSTANT DRIVES TODAY’S GLOBAL

BUSINESS — SMART, EFFECTIVE AND ETHICAL COMMUNICATION.The Small Business Development Center works closely with small businesses in our region seeking help and guidance with financing, exporting, market-ing, research, international trade and other issues.

The Dr. Albert Zanzuccki Endowed Chair in Business Administration supports activities such as hosting nationally recognized speakers and inviting business professionals to campus to mentor students through our Executive-in-Residence program.

“ Work hard. On your own or with a team, just work hard now. The result you’re looking for will come later.”

Exercise Physiology

Fitness Professionals Studies (C)

Pre-Allied Health (C)


Nursing

Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapy

Physician Assistant Sciences

Public Health


School of Health SciencesThe touch that heals. St. Francis of Assisi had a legendary gift for caring.

Saint Francis University, in turn, has helped thousands of students find their

vocations in the Health Sciences.

THE CURRENT HEALTH CARE REVOLUTION SHOWS NO SIGNS OF SLOWING DOWN. AND THE NEED FOR

COMPASSIONATE HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS WILL CONTINUE TO INCREASE THE WORLD OVER.

There always is a great need for health care professionals

who have a caring heart as well as a proficient mind.

So at Saint Francis, we pay close attention to the ethical

formation of students in addition to developing their

professional skills. This balanced approach, and the success

of our graduates, have given us a (highly sought after)

national reputation for excellence in the health sciences.

Saint Francis University graduates excel on the National

Physical Therapist Examination (NPTE). Our graduates have

a three-year average first-time pass rate of 91%. This quality

indicator places our program in the top tier of all accredited

programs in the country. (By comparison the three-year

average first-time pass rate is 86.75% for all Pennsylvania

schools of physical therapy.)

The smile that changed her world

During an outreach program

in the Dominican Republic,

Elisha Flieg found a smile

could touch children in a

matter of seconds, so she

thought, “imagine what could

happen if I did a little more.”

It became her inspiration to

become a Physician Assis-

tant. No big surprise, she’s a

big fan of getting involved.

She was in the leadership

sorority, secretary of the

class of 2012, and was a

double major – Physician As-

sistant and Spanish. At Saint

Francis, Elisha learned what

it meant to reach higher.

Now she’s discovering what

it means to go far.

Elisha Flieg, PA-CCleveland Clinic –

Bone Marrow Transplant Unit

GOING FAR

2014 PASS RATES OF SFU HEALTH SCIENCES STUDENTS EXCEED NATIONAL AVERAGES

Phyisical Therapy

Physician Assistant

Occuptional Therapy

Nursing

89.4%96%92%00%

Our students go far into the world.

As a Franciscan community, we embrace global vision as both an

economic reality, and a social and spiritual calling. Study abroad requires

equal parts humility and courage, and rewards all whom answer

the call with life-changing insight.

Campus life and classroom learning at Saint Francis

will challenge you to step outside yourself — to

confront human difference and diversity, and to learn

through the eyes of others. Once you’ve made that

adjustment, we encourage you to consider the

next level — study abroad.

Study abroad gives you the chance to gain cultural

competency and a competitive advantage, but will

also give you lasting benefits that reach deeper and

persist far into your adult life. For while technology

has closed the physical distance between people —

it remains a personal choice whether to go

the extra mile and embrace real understanding.Springtime in Italy Led by Fine Arts chair Charles

Olson, students pursue language and arts courses

and first-hand experience from their base in Parma

in the Emilia-Romagna of Italy, north of Tuscany.

Semester/Summer in France Our facility in

Ambialet is your home for a full semester or a short

summer abroad experience. From the art of Paris

to the splendor of the French countryside, students

from any major will benefit from this immersion.

Engineering in BoliviaField Biology in AustraliaAmerican Sign Langauge in Dominican Republic Scuba Diving in St. LuciaSpring Break in London

Dorothy Day Center

Dorothy Day was a pioneer of American

Catholic social outreach, and the center named

after her is the social outreach arm of the

University. Its mission is two fold:

> to educate students in issues of social

concern; and,

> to involve them as volunteers in a variety

of programs providing services to children,

the elderly, veterans, the poor and people

with special needs.

HUGS United

While some seek only fun and sun during

spring break, many Saint Francis students

head to central and Latin American for a

spring break that changes their life forever.

Hugs United is your opportunity to join

students, faculty, and alumni who travel every

spring to the Dominican Republic where they

work closely in an orphanage and provide

much needed love and support.

You’ll volunteer in the local schools, work on

construction projects, and even provide much

needed medical attention to people who are

thankful for something as small as a Tylenol

tablet. St. Francis would approve.

Project R.E.D.

Reaching Every Door proves that you don’t

have to travel across the globe to give back.

R.E.D is a single day of service in which Saint

Francis students go into the local communities

of Loretto, Cresson, and Ebensburg to show

appreciation by performing work that is needed

within each community.

“ Make me an instrument...”In order to reach higher, sometimes you have to reach out. There are plenty of opportunities to lift the less fortunate in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi.

AT SAINT FRANCIS UNIVERSITY, THE FRANCISCAN GOALS OF RESPECT FOR THE INDIVIDUAL, SERVICE TO THE POOR

AND NEEDY AND REVERENCE FOR ALL LIFE IS LIVED OUT BY OUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY. HERE, VOLUNTEERING JUST SEEMS

TO BE THE NATURAL THING TO DO AND OUR GENUINE SPIRIT OF SERVICE IS A VITAL LINK TO OUR HUMANITY.

Where there is Love and Wisdom,

there is neither Fear nor Ignorance.

Where there is Patience and Humility,

there is neither Anger nor Annoyance.

Where there is Poverty and Joy,

there is neither Cupidity nor Avarice.

Where there is Peace and

Contemplation, there is neither

Care nor Restlessness.

Where there is the Fear of God

to guard the dwelling,

there no enemy can enter.

Where there is Mercy and Prudence,

there is neither Excess nor Harshness.”

Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi

How we play the game.

In the last 14 years, Saint Francis University athletes have brought home

almost 50 Northeast Conference championships. But that’s just part of the story.

CHAMPIONS ONE AND ALL

Obviously, we win our share of team trophies. But we also lead

the Northeast Conference with regard to Capital One/CoSIDA

Academic All-American selections, boasting 41 in all – from

football, basketball, track, soccer, volleyball, and field hockey –

the most of any school in the NEC.

Not surprising, our athletic champions also go on to become

champions in life as doctors, accountants, teachers, coaches,

and some as professional athletes.

YOUR OWN PRIVATE HEALTH CLUB

The Maurice Stokes Athletics Center houses basketball,

volleyball, an NCAA regulation swimming pool, racquetball

courts, tennis courts, an indoor track and weightlifting/fitness

equipment. DiSepio Institute offers the best and latest in

exercise equipment that would rival any health club.

And in addition to DeGol Field, our campus offers nature

trails, bike paths, a challenging nine-hole golf course,

and even a lake to relax alongside.

NCAA DIVISION I VARSITY SPORTS

Basketball

Bowling

Cross Country

Field Hockey

Football

Golf

Lacrosse

Soccer

Softball

Swimming

Tennis

Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field

Volleyball

INTRAMURALS AND CLUB TEAMS

Baseball

Basketball

3-on-3 Basketball

7-man Flag Football

Ice Hockey

Rugby

Soccer

Volleyball

Walleyball

41 CAPITAL ONE/COSIDA

ACADEMIC

ALL-AMERICANS

49 NEC CONFERENCE

CHAMPIONSHIPS IN

14 YEARS

The discipline of athletic competition will ground you in what it takes to win.

But your teammates, your coaches and your advisors – and the Franciscan

spirit that fills even our athletic programs – will help you remain a champion

long after your playing days are over.

reaching higher

Student-athletes at Saint

Francis wear a patch that says

“Become that someone”

which honors the friendship

of Jack Twyman and

Red Flash basketball legend

Maurice Stokes.

Both were stars in the newly

formed NBA when Maurice had

an accident in 1958 that forced

his retirement. Since Stokes

had no one to care for him,

Twyman stepped up and

became his legal guardian –

caring for Stokes for 12 years

until his death and forever

changing the definition of the

word “champion.”

The NBA recently created the

“Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the

Year Award” – given to the player

who best demonstrates leadership,

selfless play and serves as a positive

role model.

19Average Class Size(64% female/36% male)

117Full-time Faculty

(14:1 Student-Faculty Ratio)

$26,757,162in grants are

awarded annually to Saint Francis University

students

$20,940Average financial

aid package

for 2013-2014

96%of Saint Francis graduates are in grad school or employed

within six months

1847Founded in

by six Franciscan friars as the first Franciscan university

in the U.S.

98%of new students

receive scholarships

or grants

Tuition $ 30,028

Room & Board $ 10,760

Technology Program $ 1,050

$ 41,838

Top Graduate Schools attended by Saint Francis graduates

Top Employers of Saint Francis graduates

Fifteen most popular undergraduate majorsPhysician Assistant

Physical Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Accounting

Exploratory

Nursing

Psychology

Biology

Education

Management

Criminal Justice

Chemistry

Social Work

Marketing

Environmental Engineering

Boston University

Duquesne Uinversity School of Law

American University

Johns Hopkins University

UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center)

Delaware State Police

BNY Mellon

PriceWaterhouse Coopers

Villanova University

Duke Uinversity

Pennsylvania State University

Accenture

Bayer Material Science

Sheetz Incorporated

Teach for America

Tuition & Expenses Saint Franics Universityis ranked

#328 out of 1,500 as a “Best Value”

in tuition cost by Time, Inc. Network’s

Money.

Scholarships are valued at

to

over four years.

$1,000 $16,000

Within your reach.

More than $2,000,000 in academic and athletic scholarships are made available

to Saint Francis University freshmen every year.

Financial aid

Our comprehensive financial aid program

utilizes funds from university, state and

federal sources. We know the process

can be confusing, so we’ll work with you

to make the process as simple and as

personal as possible.

Scholarships

Academic scholarships range from

$1,000 to $16,000 per year. Everyone who

completes the application for admission

is considered for scholarship funds.

Admissions

Our admissions decisions are based on a

number of indicators such as: the variety

and difficulty of courses taken in high

school—the more advanced or college

prep courses you’ve taken, the better;

your GPA and class rank; SAT (Math and

Critical Reading) and/or ACT scores; the

strength of the curriculum and reputation

of your high school; your extracurricular

and/or community activities; your letter of

recommendation; and finally, if you desire,

your personal interview.

How and when to apply

Apply online at www.francis.edu or

via the Common Application at

www.commonapp.org. Follow the

instructions and pay attention to all

deadlines. Your application may be

submitted on a rolling basis throughout

your senior year. You should be notified

of a decision within 3–5 weeks of receipt

of all required forms. A Priority Application

deadline of December 1 applies to

occupational therapy, physician assistant

and physical therapy majors.

WHEN YOU LOOK AT THE COST OF COLLEGE IT’S EASY TO CONSIDER ONLY THE RETURN ON YOUR INVESTMENT.

THE BEST SCHOOLS OFFER A RETURN IN TWO FORMS, FINANCIAL AND PERSONAL.

We’re the second mountain on the right

The best way to discover Saint

Francis University is to schedule a

visit. Some things just don’t come

through in a brochure. You have

to walk the campus, talk to the

people, and shake the trees.

Make your appointment today.

Call toll-free: 866-DIAL SFU

(866-342-5738) or 814-472-3100.

Saint Francis University is about

two hours east of Pittsburgh, and

just a few miles off major routes

US 22 and US 220.

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Loretto

St. Francis of Assisi founded the Franciscan Order and is our namesake.

Although he was born more than 800 years ago, we still have a lot to learn from the simplicity, balance and honesty of the Franciscan ideal.

St. Francis pointed the way in the arts, business, health care, and the environment. In fact, he left us an abundance of clues on how to strive, and thrive, in the world today.

In an age of gross commercialization and soulless materialism (whose roots go back to Francis’s own time), the world has never needed his inspiration so much as today.

If you wish to lead, follow St. Francis.

The spirit of St. Francis lives at Saint Francis University

Reach higher. Go far.

No selfies here.

Next time you’re traveling,

look around. If you happen

to see young people with

their hands in the air and

backs to the camera;

they are striking the now

infamous “Reach Higher.

Go Far.” pose that mimicks

the cover of our viewbook

from 10 years ago!

They are also doing this

completely on their own

and not part of any marketing

campaign. Students share

these photos with us, and now

we share them with you.

For our students, RHGF

is not a tagline, it has become

an authentic expression of their

experience at Saint Francis

University.

Visit us and see what our

students mean when they say

“Reach higher. Go Far.”

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