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The mark you leave tomorrow depends upon the decisions you make today.

The unique combination of your talents and interests, God’s purpose for your life, and the right university, provide limitless opportunities for you to leave a lasting mark on the world.

If our values match yours, you belong at SAGU.

As you choose your college or university, consider what you value and desire most.

• Christian values• Strong spiritual atmosphere• Friends with shared values• Christian perspective• Professors who know you by name• Quality academics to give you the edge• Small class sizes• Big opportunities• Fun & excitement• Safety• Belonging• A life of higher purpose

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Bible-based education

Pentecostal distinction

Spiritual formation

Academic excellence

Servant leadership

Missions-mindedness

Community & personal wellness

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Associate Bible Business Administrationearly Childhood education education english Foreign language General Business General Studies Media Music Psychology Social Studies

Bachelor’sAccounting Ancient Studies Biblical Studies Business Administration Children & Family Ministries Church MinistriesChurch Planting & revitalization Communication Counseling Counseling Ministries Criminal JusticeDigital Media Arts

Dramaeducation Bilingual education elementary education Middle & Secondary education english language Arts/reading Social Studies/History Music education Instrumental Piano Vocal Physical educationenglishHistory Human ServicesManagement Management Information SystemsMarketingMedia MinistriesMusic MinistriesMusic Performance Instrumental Piano VocalPastoral MinistriesProfessional Development PsychologySocial Work

Sports ManagementTheological StudiesWorld Ministries (Missions)Youth & Student Ministries

Master’sBible & TheologyChildren & Family MinistriesChristian School AdministrationCounseling Psychology (Clinical)Curriculum Developmentearly Childhood/elementary educationearly education AdministrationHistory (education, Thesis, Non-Thesis)Human Services Counseling (Non-clinical)Middle & Secondary educationMissionsorganizational leadershipPractical TheologyPrincipalshipSchool CounselingMaster of Divinity

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Are you undecided about a college major?

Seventy-five percent of college students will change majors at least once. Ten percent change majors four or more times. Many students are undecided because they are interested in or good at many academic areas.

• A broad selection of majors• Curriculum that is flexible and can be

the foundation for any major you choose• Policies that allow you to change

majors or minors• Internships to help determine whether a

major is a good fit for you

• resources to help you explore your interests and possible career paths

• opportunities to continue into a master’s program

The key is to choose a college that has the following characteristics.

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Your world view influences how you see the people around you.

Spiritual life at SAGU provides opportunities to grow and minister and keeps you grounded while equipping you to reach the world.

Traveling Ministry Groups

Anthem (acoustic / acapella)

ransomed (contemporary worship)

The Call (contemporary worship)

Dramatic Pause (drama)Harvesters (southern gospel)

Student Outreach Groups

Prayer Ministries (World, Flame,

InterSeed, revival, Jumaa)

Common Ground (ministry to

underprivileged children)

Cutting edge (ministry to homosexuals)

Fun Fusion (ministry to Dallas

children)Isaiah 61 (ministry to prison inmates)

Street Hope (minitry to homeless)

The Voice (ministry to victims of sex

trafficking)ImpACT (ministry to community)

DeAr Day (Drop everything & read)

Mission TeN (To every Nation)

outreach to every nation of the

world within 10 years

What makes SAGU unique• Daily chapel services provide time to join in worship with other students.

• Ministry is an opportunity for growth—to look beyond yourself and see a world full of opportunity and purpose.

• each class begins with intercessory prayer for the countries of the world.

• Professors are interested in your spiritual needs and regularly take time to provide counsel or pray with you.

• Student-led ministries work in the surrounding communities every week.

• Spring Break and summer for many Southwesterners is more than a vacation. Students travel throughout the world to gain practical ministry or academic experience.

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reCeNT TrAVeleach year a variety of international learning and ministry opportunities are available. In 2010-2011, SAGU visited the following countries:

BahamasBulgariaCosta ricaColombiaCroatiael SalvadorFranceGhanaJapanKenyaGhanaIndiaIreland

MexicoMoldovaNicaraguaNorthern AsiaPeruPhillippinesromaniarwandaSouth AfricaSouth AsiaThailandUkraine

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• SAGU has more than 60 degree programs.

• SAGU is among the oldest Assemblies of God Universities (established in 1927).

• SAGU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), the same association that accredits several ivy league universities.

• SAGU has more than 30,000 alumni around the world.

• More than 95% of graduates from SAGU’s Education program pass national and state certification exams.

• SAGU places nearly 100% of education graduates.

• SAGU’s Bible and Church Ministries program consistently produces among the highest number of credentialed ministers and approved missionaries in the Assemblies of God.

• our Counseling Psychology and Business programs have grown by approximately 45% over the last 10 years.

• our Business program has won 1st place in back-to-back debate competitions in Texas ethics Match.

• our Music program produces respected recording artists, music leaders and is one of only 135 All-Steinway schools in the world.

• our Digital Media Arts program is award-winning for short films and cinematography.

• Compared to a national reference group of 4-year private institutions, SAGU exceeds the national average in instructional effectiveness, student-centeredness, campus life, campus climate, concern for the individual, recruitment and financial aid.

The best way to learn is to glean from professors who are knowledgeable in their field and are concerned about you as an individual. Your professors should become your mentors, friends and support.

With a student-faculty ratio of 16-to-1, your instructors not only know your name, they invest in your personal growth and spiritual development.

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For the competitor in you, a broad selection of varsity athletics, intramurals and fitness activities are available. You can get in on the action by joining the team, or cheer our teams to victory by enjoying the game from the stands.

SAGU athletes have opportunities to minister as well as compete. Whether hosting summer soccer camps for children, traveling overseas, visiting local nursing homes to spend time with the elderly, or earning the Christian character awards for sportsmanship, SAGU lions are expected to reflect a Christian attitude.

Varsity AthleticsMen’s Baseball Basketball Football Soccer

Women’s Basketball Cheerleading Soccer Softball Volleyball

Fitness FacilitiesAerobicsAthleticsracquetballrunningSand VolleyballSwimmingVolleyballWeight lifting

IntramuralsBasketballDodge BallFlag FootballIndoor SoccerPing PongracquetballSand Volleyball SoftballUltimate Frisbee

Athletics AffiliationsNational Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Division INational Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)Central State Football league (CSFl)

Conference AffiliationsDivision Ired river Athletic Conference

ATHleTIC HIGHlIGHTS• The red river Athletic Conference has awarded

SAGU the red river Athletic Conference Sportsmanship Award for three consecutive years.

• Women’s Basketball advanced to the final four and placed 3rd in the NCCAA National Tournament, 2010.

• Women’s Basketball coach was awarded “Coach of the Year,” 2010.

• Women’s Volleyball finished 4th in conference and advanced to regional Semifinals, 2010.

• Men’s Soccer qualified for regional Tournament, 2010.

• Women’s Volleyball entered the red river Conference Tournament as the #2 seed, 2009.

• Men’s Basketball finished in the NCCAA Central region Semifinals, 2009.

• Women’s Volleyball and Women’s Basketball coaches were awarded “Coach of the Year,” 2008.

• Women’s Volleyball Division I regional Champions, 2006.

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The friendships you form in college last a lifetime. Imagine a campus where students, staff and professors form a family of support.

SAGU is a place where you will be surrounded with people who will reinforce your Christian values and sharpen your convictions. Clubs, organizations and activities provide opportunities to make friends through learning, ministry, leadership & community service.

Student OrganizationsActs 2:42 (Married Student Association)Gold JacketsHistory SocietyMen of IntegritySouthwestern Missions AssociationStudent CongressStudents in Free enterprise (SIFe)The ForumWomen in Ministry

Performance GroupsChoraleConcert BandDramatic PauseJazz BandTraveling Ministries

National Clubs & OrganizationsChi Sigma Phi (AG Honors Society)Mu Kappa (Missionary Kids)Phi Alpha Theta (History)Psi Chi (Counseling Psychology)Sigma Iota epsilon (Business)

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PopulationWaxahachie: 27,000Dallas/Fort Worth: 6,500,000

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LearnIf you like sun and warm breezes, Waxahachie is a great place to spend the next few years. Many alumni decide to put down roots in Texas following graduation.

It’s not all cowboy hats and tumbleweeds, but rather a sunny place rarely darkened by rainclouds. located in the greater Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, Waxahachie is in a historic community with uncluttered charm, close enough to the action, but within the safety of a small town.

If you enjoy the energetic, on-the-go lifestyle, you will be only minutes from entertainment and job opportunities in Dallas and Fort Worth. If you prefer a quieter pace, head south to the wide-open roads, lakes and outlet malls. or find fun in town. Waxahachie is continually growing with new eateries and shopping outlets.

There are hundreds of churches in the area for you to find a place where you fit, whether you want a country church with a hometown feel, or a metro church with contemporary worship.

Entertainment options within 45 minutes from SAGU:

to pronounce Waxahachie (wock-suh-hat-chee)

Dallas/Fort Worth Statistics:Number of Profession Sports Teams: 5Number of Restaurants: 13,000+Number of Art Galleries: 280+Number Museums & Planetariums: 75+Parks & Nature Preserves: 500+Theaters: 95+Number of Shopping Centers & Malls: 150+Number of Lakes: 30+

• Bowling alleys• Golf courses• Movie theaters• Parks• Shopping outlets• Coffee shops• Concert venues• Professional sporting events

(Cowboys, Mavericks, rangers, Stars)

• rodeos• restaurants• Theme parks• Putt-putt & arcades• Fairgrounds• Classical performance theaters

oN-CAMPUS ATTrACTIoNS• New student wellness center featuring an olympic-

style swimming pool, fitness facilities, racquetball, indoor track and more.

• The Grille—featuring pool tables, ping pong and good food (burgers, coffee, smoothies, etc.).

• Sand pit volleyball.

• Wing lobbies in select dorms, equipped with satellite television and hook-ups for gaming.

• The Caf—a full-featured cafeteria with 11 stations serving a variety of fresh options—soups, salads, pizza, burgers, pasta, omelettes, enchiladas and more. The menu changes throughout the year.

PopulationWaxahachie: 27,000Dallas/Fort Worth: 6,500,000

•SAGU distributes approximately $28,000,000 in state, federal and institutional financial aid each year.

•92% of SAGU students receive scholarships, grants, loans and student employment to help finance their education.

•SAGU offers approximately 75 scholarships unique to SAGU.

•Scholarships are available for academic success and participation in Fine Arts, Bible Quiz, AIM trips or athletics.

•Scholarships are available for most degree programs.

•SAGU offers approximately 20 grants that are unique to SAGU.

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• Visit our campus, talk with faculty and students, sit in on classes, and stay overnight.

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