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Creativity is part of who we are at Mount Mary. A big part. Together with us, you will learn new and exciting ways to think, to collaborate, to personalize your international college experience and to be at the leading edge of your future career. Most importantly, you’ll appreciate the surprises of discovery and focus less on finding one, perfect answer. Because for us, creativity is about having an open mind—to different ways of learning, living and looking at the world and interacting with it. At Mount Mary, any future you want to create is possible.

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Page 1: Mount Mary University International Student Viewbook

Mount Mary CreatesInternational Opportunities

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A.

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Creativity is part of who we are at Mount Mary. A big part.

Together with us, you will learn new and exciting ways to think, to collaborate, to personalize your college experience and to be at the leading edge of your future career.

Most importantly, you’ll appreciate the surprises of discovery and focus less on finding one, perfect answer. Because for us, creativity is about having an open mind—to different ways of learning, living and looking at the world and interacting with it.

At Mount Mary, any future you want to create is possible.

the year Mount Mary was founded by the School Sisters of Notre Dame—trailblazing ladies who started the first four-year college for women in Wisconsin

Mount MaryCreates

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The percentage of female undergraduates. That’s right: a vibrant, collaborative community designed for you.100%

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Religious affiliation: Catholic—and open to students of all faith traditionsMount Mary has given me the opportunity to grow from the introverted person I was into the outgoing and active person I am today. My classes are challenging and that’s what makes a greater person.

Sheila Suda ’17 Federated States of Micronesia

Pre-Medicine Major

Mount Mary: Creative CampusStudents, faculty and staff form a close-knit community where everyone is eager to collaborate and innovate by taking risks with new ideas, working together through complexities, finding solutions instead of solving problems and keeping an open mind about what’s to come in the future. This cooperative and inventive environment will help you strengthen your critical thinking and leadership skills and position you as a leader at the forefront of a competitive global marketplace.

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With more than 40 clubs and organizations—like Shalom Club, Justice on the Rise and the International Club—and numerous events and programs—such as Waffle Wednesdays, karaoke, the international fashion show and fall festival—there’s never a lack of something to do at Mount Mary.

Safe and Spacious On-Campus LivingCaroline Hall features five different room styles. Special room features can include private bathrooms and walk-in closets. Wireless Internet and kitchens are available on every floor.

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Arches Student Newspaper

American Society of Interior Designers, Student Chapter

Behavioral Science ClubCaroline Residence Hall

CouncilCommunication ClubEnvironmental

Collegians of Sustainability

Fashion AssociationGraphic Design ClubHistory ClubInternational ClubJustice on the RiseMath and Computer

Club

Mount Mary’s Blue Angels participate in NCAA Division III

athletics. Sports offered include:

• Basketball• Cross Country• Soccer• Softball• Tennis • Volleyball

Learn more about our varsity athletic teams online at:

www.mtmary.edu/athletics

Clubs & OrganizationsThe Philosophical

AssociationProgramming and Activities

CouncilShalom ClubStudent Art Therapy

AssociationStudent Dance AssociationStudent Education

AssociationStudent Government

AssociationStudio 455Social Work ClubStudent Occupational

Therapy AssociationStudents Achieving

Leadership through Spanish Activities

View all clubs and organizations online at:

www.mtmary.edu/clubs

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Mount Mary Creates a New Way of Thinking

Majors and Minors* indicates minor also available

Anthropology/Sociology (minor)AccountingArt* Art Therapy*Bilingual Education (English/

Spanish) (minor)Biology*Business Administration*Business/Professional

CommunicationChemistry*Communication*Diagnostic Medical SonographyDietetics

Education*(Available in multiple disciplines leading to certifications for all grade levels)

English (Literature*, Education, Writing for New Media*)

Entrepreneurship (minor)Environmental Studies (minor)Fashion (Design and

Merchandise Management)Graphic Design*Health Sciences*History*Interior DesignInternational Studies

(ESL, Spanish)Journalism*

JusticeLiberal StudiesMathematics*Philosophy*Political Science (minor)Pre-Professional Programs

Pre-Chiropractic MedicinePre-DentistryPre-LawPre-MedicinePre-Osteopathic MedicinePre-Veterinary Medicine

Psychology*Public RelationsRadiologic TechnologyReligious Education (minor)Science (minor)Self-Designed

Social WorkSociology/Behavioral ScienceSpanish*Theology*

Accelerated ProgramsBusiness AdministrationBusiness Professional

CommunicationLiberal Studies

Dual-Degree ProgramsOccupational Therapy

(B.S./M.S.)Public Health (B.S./M.P.H.)

Degrees awarded: bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral feel free to stick with us for all three.

For detailed information about Mount Mary’s programs of study, visit www.mtmary.edu/majors.

Enrollment: 1,053 undergraduates, 587 graduate students—just enough to keep things interesting but small enough that you’re part of a community100% Mount Mary’s

occupational therapy placement rate:

You’ll get an education at Mount Mary that shapes every part of who you are, because we personalize your academic experience based on how you learn best. Professors get to know you as an individual and care just as much about what’s going on with you outside the classroom as inside it. And with independent research projects, study abroad, service learning and internships, there are plenty of opportunities for you to actively engage with what you’re learning.

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a New Way of Thinking

Roxanne Back, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Mathematics, works with students on the Menger Sponge Project. The Project is a collaboration between Mount Mary and Wisconsin high schools and middle schools. It requires more than 60,000 business cards and teaches a variety of math concepts, including logarithms, surface area, volume, counting techniques, scale factors and modeling.

Student Success Center At Mount Mary, you’ll have the resources you need to develop into the confident leader we know you are. The Student Success Center in the Haggerty Library provides numerous services to help you thrive academically and after graduation, including:

• academic advising,• accessibility services,• career development,• service learning information,• counseling,• study-skills and learning workshops, and• professional and peer tutoring.

15:1 Student-faculty ratio

The faculty and staff work with you to ensure you are successful.

Ava Roberts Cunningham ‘15Trinidad and Tobago

Occupational Therapy Major

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Discover Milwaukee, WisconsinWisconsin is located in the Midwest region of the United States. It provides residents with four distinct seasons and ample opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Milwaukee is the culturally-diverse center in Wisconsin. Milwaukee provides something new to explore every week including performing arts (ballet, opera, theater), the Milwaukee Art Gallery Night, music concerts, and the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Along with entertainment, Milwaukee is filled with internship and employment opportunities for Mount Mary students and alumni.

Milwaukee is located on Lake Michigan, one of the five Great

Lakes of North America

Mitchell International Airport is located close to campus with public transportation access.

the number of county parks in Milwaukee where you can go hiking, kayaking, biking, running, picnicking or cross-country skiing.

In the top 10 Best Cities for Urban Forests (americanforests.org, 2013)

Learn more about Mount Mary’s location online at www.mtmary.edu/milwaukee

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Mount Mary’s focus on teaching students to think creatively enhances their leadership ability and leads to greater success in the workplace. When you graduate, you’ll have the confidence and open mind to imagine and experiment with innovative ideas that push your organization—and yourself—to the top of your field.

Mount Mary Creates Global Leaders

Angela Ezugwu ‘14, NigeriaTheology Major

Psychology Minor

I would strongly recommend Mount Mary to a friend or anyone seeking to study abroad. My experience here has been a positive one. The academic environment is conducive and safe.

• Johnson Controls• Northwestern Mutual• Manpower Group• Kohl’s Corporation• Oshkosh Corporation• American Family Insurance Group• Harley-Davidson• Rockwell Automation• Joy Global

Get festive! Did you know that Milwaukee is known internationally as the City of Festivals? Summerfest is the world’s largest music festival, as determined by the Guinness Book of Records. Over the course of eleven days, eleven stages feature more than 700 performers!

Irish Fest is the largest celebration of Irish Culture in the world, featuring performances of Irish dance and music. Other festivals include: Polish Fest, Festa Italiana, African World Festival, German Fest, Pridefest, Mexican Fiesta, Lakefront Festival of the Arts and Bastille Days.

4: Milwaukee-based professional sports teams include the Brewers (Baseball), Admirals (Hockey), Wave (Soccer) and Bucks (Basketball)

Milwaukee is the #8 Best U.S. City to Find a Job!

(U.S. News & World Report, 2013)

After GraduationMount Mary graduates have gone on to notable graduate schools and successful careers. Milwaukee is home to hundreds of mid-size businesses, and Fortune 1000 and 500 companies, including:

Other major Milwaukee employers:• AT&T• Aurora Health Care• BMO Harris• Briggs & Stratton Corporation• GE Healthcare• Quad Graphics• WE Energies• Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare

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Mount Mary CreatesA Step-by-Step Application ProcessIf you are a citizen of a country other than the United States and need a Visa to take classes in the United States, you are considered an international student. We recommend you start the admission process at least six months in advance of the semester in which you want to enroll. To be eligible to apply for undergraduate study at Mount Mary University, you must be in the process of completing or have already completed secondary or high school. To apply, follow the five steps below:

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1. Submit the online Undergraduate International Student Application for admission and the $100 application fee. Find the application online at www.mtmary.edu/international

2. If English is not your native language, provide proof of English language competency by submitting an official TOEFL score. (Mount Mary’s TOEFL code is 1490; see our English as a Second Language explanation sheet online.)

3. Submit official transcripts from high school/secondary school and any colleges or universities that you have attended. Note: Transcripts must be translated into English by a certified translator or service.

4. Submit a transcript evaluation to determine the U.S. equivalency of all coursework and degrees. The evaluation must be done course-by-course or in a detailed report by an official evaluation service in the United States. Learn more about this requirement online at mtmary.edu/international. Evaluation agencies include: World Education Services, Educational Credential Evaluators and Educational Perspectives.

5. Submit the International Student Financial Support Form (undergraduate or dependent) and an official bank statement.

All forms and applications are online at:www.mtmary.edu/international

If you are transferring from another U.S. college or university, submit the International Student Transfer Form found online.

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Average class size: 12–20 students—

no cavernous lecture halls here

Mount Mary University awards full-time undergraduate international students with an academic scholarship based on the cumulative grade point average (GPA) upon acceptance to the University. Scholarship awards range from $4,500-$14,000 USD per year.

Undergraduate international students also are invited to apply for the following Mount Mary scholarships:

• Caroline Scholars Program• Layton Art Scholarship

Financial Assistance for International Students

International students do not receive U.S. government funding. However, there are several financial assistance resources available. To view all financial resources available to you, visit www.mtmary.edu/international.

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International Telephone Calls: 011+1+414+256+1219

www.mtmary.edu/international

Learn more about Mount MaryThank you for your interest! View more information about Mount Mary University online at www.mtmary.edu/international. There, you will find all application materials, a virtual tour of campus and much more!

Scan to view our online virtual campus map!