C arEErS E ditiOn 2011
george fox,
Christian studies
G
eorge
Fox
University
is
Oregon’s nationally
recognized Christian uni-
versity, providing students
with personal attention,
global opportunities to learn
and serve, and a supportive
community that encourages
academic rigor and spiritual
growth. We offer bachelor’s
degrees in more than 40
majors, adult degree pro-
grams,
five
seminary
degrees, and 12 master’s
and doctoral degrees.
George Fox is accredited by
the Northwest Commission
on
Colleges
and
Universities, and in 2010-11
Forbes ranked George Fox
among the top 150 colleges
in America and among the
nation’s top three Christian
colleges.
More than 3,400 students
attend classes on the univer-
sity’s residential campus in
Newberg, Ore., at its
Portland, Salem and Boise
(Idaho) centers, and at other
teaching sites in Oregon.
Location
The 85-acre tree-shaded
Newberg campus is 23
miles from Portland, Ore.,
and is situated within driv-
ing distance of both Mt.
Hood and the Pacific Coast.
Study Abroad
More than half our tradi-
tional undergraduates study
internationally before grad-
uating, ranking the universi-
ty No. 49 out of 1,400
American colleges in study-
abroad participation.
Extracurricular Activities
Opportunities
for
extracurricular involvement
include music, drama, jour-
nalism, student government,
radio, clubs, intramurals
and intercollegiate athletics.
George Fox competes in
NCAA Division III athlet-
ics.
Wsu-vancouver, array of Business offerings
W
ashington State University
Vancouver provides quality
education to the residents
of Southwest Washington and the
Portland metropolitan area. With a
student population of 3,000, WSU
Vancouver offers a small-college
atmosphere with public university
access. The beautiful 351-acre cam-
pus is located just 10 miles north of
Portland up I-5 or I-205.
Education - WSU Vancouver deliv-
ers personalized education that
enhances the intellectual, creative
and practical abilities of its students.
The university currently offers 18
bachelor’s degrees, 10 master’s
degrees and more than 37 fields of
study.
Bachelor’s degrees - anthropology,
biology, business administration,
computer science, digital technology
and culture, education, electrical
engineering, English, environmental
science, history, human development,
humanities, mechanical engineering,
nursing, psychology, public affairs,
social sciences and sociology.
Master’s degrees - accounting
(MACC), business administration
(MBA), computer science (MS), edu-
cation (EdM), environmental science
(MS), history (MA), mechanical
engineering (MS), nursing (MN),
public affairs (MPA), and teaching
(MIT).
WSU Vancouver also offers a doc-
torate degree in education (Ed.D.).
Research - WSU Vancouver is a
premier research university. More
than 130 doctoral teaching scholars
work side-by-side with graduate and
undergraduate students in computer,
engineering, multimedia, nursing,
psychology and science laboratories.
Together they conduct research of
regional, national and international
impact—fuelling economic growth
and development in our region.
Campus and Student Life - The
WSU Vancouver campus features a
bookstore, cafeteria, student com-
mons, student services center, study
hall areas, art galleries, a sports court,
fitness center and a system of biking
and pedestrian trails. The library is
stocked with more than 30,000
books, access to more than 100 data-
bases, 9,000 full-text online journals,
and extensive web connections that
make it a personal gateway to world-
wide research materials.
Student life centers around a vari-
ety of activities, including an active
student government and nearly 50
registered student organizations that
make it easy for students to connect
with others who share their passion.
Weekend snowboarding, skiing and
rock climbing trips, and intramural
sports offer balance to academic pur-
suits.
Scholarships – Roughly 75 percent
of WSU Vancouver’s student popula-
tion takes advantage of some form of
scholarship or financial aid to help
finance their education. Workshops
on how to apply for both are offered
regularly and experts are available to
lend a hand in the Office of Financial
Aid and Scholarships at (360) 546-
9559 or by e-mailing finaid@van-
couver.wsu.edu.
The Border Bill lets Oregon resi-
dents pay in-state tuition. Lean more
a
t
http://studentaffairs.vancouver.wsu.e
du/admissions/oregon-residents
Washington State University
Vancouver
www.vancouver.wsu.edu
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