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WE DOPERSONAL.

“It’s practically impossible to fall through the cracks at Catawba.

College life, no matter where you go, is largely what you make of it,

but here you are given some of the best opportunities to make your education something truly

unique and memorable.”

REBECCA ACLIN ’16 Therapeutic Recreation, Bowie, MD

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“One of my favorite things to tell people about Catawba is that you can’t cross campus quickly. Theoretically, you get from one beautiful end to the other in just 10 minutes. But in reality, it takes a lot longer because you run into so many people you know and who know you.

Combining traditional liberal arts with professional programs in a supportive environment, Catawba offers the best of what you can expect to find at a larger university within a personalized setting.”

BRIEN LEWIS, President of Catawba College

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“Students go above and beyond to be accepting and open to everybody — diversity, race and religion.”

EMMA STONEBERG ’15 Popular Music and Music Business, Asheville, NC

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WE DO COMMUNITY.

53% FEMALE

1,309 UNDERGRAD

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47% MALE

31% CAMPUS

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71% STUDENTS

LIVING ON CAMPUS

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WE DO EMPOWERMENT.

Incoming freshmen often have two main concerns:

1. Will I make friends? 2. Will I succeed in college classes?

Our First-Year Experience (FYE) program makes sure the answer to these questions is YES!

At Catawba you can discover who you truly want to be. This starts early with the Freshman Retreat where incoming students get to know one another, meet faculty and begin developing into successful college students.

You’ll also participate in an FYE seminar course teaching you college survival skills and supporting your college transition.

WE DO INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING.

Whether you’re interested in accounting or worship arts, athletic training or popular music, environmental studies or sports communication, Catawba develops your critical thinking and communication skills while preparing you for life after college.

WE DOPREPARATION.

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“When you leave the Freshman Retreat, it’s like

you already have close-knit relationships. There’s a bond

you make that carries on to Catawba and into life.”

KATELYN MCNABB ’16 Therapeutic Recreation major, Salisbury, NC

PREPARATION.

SCHOLARSHIP IS PART OF OUR MISSION. WE OFFER:

70+ programs in Arts & Sciences, Business, Education and Performing Arts.

14-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio and small, discussion-based classes.

Supportive faculty who know you personally and believe in your potential.

The opportunity to customize your own major.

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@catawbacollege

#gocatawba

Catawba arrives in Costa Rica.#gocatawba #studyabroad

Congratulations, Class of 2015.#catawba15

Alumni and friends helped beautify Catawba’s campus. #gocatawba

Only at Catawba can students conduct field research on the 189-acre ecological preserve.#catawbacollege

Catawba College 2015 Regional Champs.#catawbacollege #catawbabaseball

President Lewis greets Catawba alumni and their families. #gocatawba

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WE DOACCESSIBLE.

ETHANCHIRICO ’18International Affairs and Foreign Policy, Havelock, NC

MY HIGHLIGHTS Designing my own major. I wanted to customize my program of study, and I was able to meet personally with the provost and the president to make that happen.

Building relationships with people. I’m in the Honors program, a Dead Athenian, a Catawba Guide, in choir and play lacrosse.

MY ADVICEJoin something. Whatever group you’re in, everyone in that club is going to be like a brother or sister to you.

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CHALLENGE.WE DO HONORS.

Our Honors students don’t just cover material faster or learn more of it. Our program gives bright, motivated students a specialized experience engaging with fascinating topics.

Learn more. Collaboratively taught interdisciplinary

courses are developed specifically for Honors students

(such as Death and Dying, Music and Oppression, or

FrankenFoods).

Travel more. Students are subsidized on trips to places

such as Chicago or Washington, Greece or Germany.

Pay less. Apply for specialized academic scholarships!

Visit catawba.edu/scholarships.

“It feels so awesome to give back. At Catawba, you’re not just here to study and do work. You’re actually here to contribute and give back to the world.”CHRISTIAN SOLIS ’18, Athletic Training, Lenoir, NC

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WE DOCHALLENGE.

WE DO PRACTICAL.

It’s important that you leave Catawba prepared for your future.

Athletic training students work hands-on with athletes

from the start!

Business students earn experiential learning credit

through internships.

Chemistry labs are crammed with equipment for

hands-on experimentation.

Popular Music students are onstage performing,

running the soundboard or managing the band

from day one.

Sociology students work in the community, research,

publish articles and present at conferences.

Theatre students don’t just perform. They get

involved backstage too.

Whatever major you pursue, you can expect practical

experiences applying your classroom learning at Catawba.

WE DO STUDENT SERVICE.

Volunteer Catawba connects students with

community projects and mission trips.

Every student organization participates in

service each semester.

Each class year spearheads a community

service initiative annually.

The annual Duck Draw raises funds to feed local

families at Thanksgiving.

Prepare shoeboxes stuffed with holiday gifts for

children of developing nations.

Athletic teams give back too. Imagine the football

team ballroom dancing with senior citizens!

WE ARE RECOGNIZED.

1 of only 4 NC Colleges in Forbes’ 100 Grateful Grads Index 2013 & 2014

Among America’s Top Colleges per Forbes; listed on The Princeton Review’s 2014 The Best 379 Colleges and 332 Green Colleges

One of nation’s best music schools per In Tune Monthly

President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll four years in a row 09

PROGRAMS OF STUDY

CREATE YOUR OWN MAJORCan’t find exactly the major that you want? You have the opportunity to create your own.

SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCESAdministration of JusticeBiologyChemistryComputer ScienceEnvironmental Science & StudiesHistoryLiteratureMathematicsMathematical FinancePolitics: Pre-Law Public AdministrationPsychologyReligion & Philosophy: Christian Ministries Theology & PhilosophySociologySpanish WritingPre-Professional Advising Programs in: Dentistry Health Law Medicine Ministry Pharmacy Veterinary Medicine

SCHOOL OF BUSINESSAccountingBusiness Administration: Accounting Communication Economics General Management Information Systems International Business MarketingCommunication Arts: Sports CommunicationEconomics and Finance

Integrated Marketing Communication

SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONTEACHER EDUCATIONElementary, Middle School and Special Education: Language Arts Mathematics Science Social StudiesSecondary Education: (Licensure Programs)

Biology Chemistry Comprehensive Science Comprehensive Social Studies English Mathematics Spanish

SPORT AND HEALTH SCIENCES Athletic Training Exercise Science Physical Education Recreation Sport Management Therapeutic Recreation

SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTSMusic: Music Business Music Education Music Performance Popular Music Sacred Music Worship ArtsMusical TheatreTheatre Arts: Theatre Arts Performance Design & Production

INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMS OF STUDYEnvironmental EducationSustainable Business and Community DevelopmentTheatre Arts AdministrationTheatre Arts Education

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70+ FIELDS OF STUDY

STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO

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“Catawba has offered me an abundance of opportunities in the time that I’ve been here, both on campus and through the community. I’ve truly developed a home here even though I live 500 miles away.”EMILY OLSZEWSKI ’15 Theatre Arts, Erie, PA

WE DOOPPORTUNITIES.

WE DO FUN.

Giant chocolate chip cookies and the games room in Cannon Student Center.

Sipping Starbucks on a patio with friends.

Hanging out — literally — in a hammock hung from two of our many trees.

Strolling our 189-acre ecological preserve.

Listening to campus groups performing weekly in the Hedrick Little Theatre.

#Catawbapalooza — A full week of fun including a Lip Sync Contest, Luau, Carnival and more.

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO?

With 40+ clubs and organizations on campus, it’s easy to get involved. You’ll also have the opportunity to lead and make a difference even in your first semester!

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OPPORTUNITIES.

WE DO DIVISION II.Our 18 NCAA Division II athletic teams train and compete on facilities that rival larger schools while getting more playing time and more personal attention from coaches. #GoCatawba

Catawba also offers a coed cheerleading program, intramural sport opportunities, and boasts both a 9-hole disc golf course and beach volleyball courts on campus.

MEN’S TEAMS

BaseballBasketballCross CountryFootballGolf

LacrosseSoccerSwimmingTennis

WOMEN’S TEAMS

BasketballCross CountryGolfLacrosseSoccer

SoftballSwimming TennisVolleyball

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Located in the Piedmont region of beautiful North Carolina, where we enjoy four mild seasons and lots of opportunities to get out and explore.

Enjoy live music, burgers and bar games at Catawbucks Thursday.

Grab a bite and enjoy the rooftop patio at Go Burrito.

30MINCONCORDRevel in the roar of a NASCAR event at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Shop one of the region’s biggest outlet malls at Concord Mills.

45MINCHARLOTTECheer on the Carolina Panthers. Chill out with friends enjoying live music at NC Music Factory.

2HRMOUNTAINSHike the Blue Ridge Parkway. Skiing or snowboarding in the mountains.

SalisburyHistoric

WE DO HOME. Catawba quickly feels like home. 88% of first-year students live on campus, typically in Woodson or Salisbury-Rowan Hall. Floors or sections of residences are designated male or female with suite-style or hall-style rooms.

Benefits of Catawba’s community:

88% OF FIRST-YEAR

STUDENTS LIVE ON CAMPUS

CARD KEY ACCESS.

FREE CABLE, LAUNDRY, WIRED & WIRELESS INTERNET.

PARKING YOUR CAR ON CAMPUS. (even as a freshman)

SAFE, WELL-LIT CAMPUS.

3.5HRCOASTBeautiful beaches are less than four hours away.

Watch friends perform at Lee Street Theatre.

2HRRALEIGH State capitol.

Enjoy Downtown Salisbury’s College Night Out or First

Friday events.

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JESSDANIEL ’18Sustainable Business and Community DevelopmentJamestown, NC

MY ADVICE Live on campus. You’ll get to know everyone and really connect with people.

MY HIGHLIGHTS Performing Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumors “album live for producer Ken Caillat then interning with him in Los Angeles.

Traveling to Italy in sophomore year in an interdisciplinary class about the art and science of food.

Going to Chicago in senior year with my Honors class on music and oppression.

EMMASTONEBERG ’15Popular Music and Music BusinessAshville, NC

MY HIGHLIGHTS Being an environmental steward and attending a regional energy conference.

Having professors care enough to congratulate me on my first collegiate swimming win.

MY ADVICE Take the help faculty offers you. People will work together here to help you graduate and get a job.

WE DOSUPPORTIVE.

WE DOPERSONALIZED.

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CHRISTIAN SOLIS ’18Athletic TrainingLenoir, NC

MY HIGHLIGHTS Playing sand volleyball outside my dorm in the middle of the night.

Giving tours as a freshman and always running into someone I know. That’s how close-knit Catawba is.

MY ADVICE Take advantage of the service opportunities. You’re going into the world to make it a better place and Catawba really teaches you how to do that.

“I actually get to practice what I will

be doing as a career. It’s a really good

feeling to be out in the field and not

just behind a book to learn.”

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SUSTAINABLE CATAWBA

189 acres of ecological preserve

#1 largest solar energy installation of any NC campus

12 college buildings use green technology such as geothermal heating and cooling

210,000 gallons of water from our geothermal well refill the swimming pool

By preparing you for your future profession and encouraging you to travel, Catawba gets you ready for the real world.

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WE DO TRAVEL.

Our students enjoy:

Exploring Germany and Poland to better understand the Holocaust and genocide.

Language immersion in Costa Rica for credit and cultural understanding.

Considering both food and physiology on a European tour.

Bringing religion, philosophy, history and politics together in Greece.

Combining management and music studies in a Japanese journey.

WE DO CAREERS.

Catawba’s faculty, staff and proud alums are all eager to connect you with future opportunities whether grad school is your next stop or you’re looking for potential employment.

Catawba’s connections mean greater access to experiential learning and internship opportunities.

Our Catawba to Career (C2C) initiative helps students with career preparedness and career awareness.

Attend career fairs, etiquette dinners, mock interviews, resume writing and cover letter education sessions organized by Career Services.

STUDY ABROAD TRIP

Le Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy, France.

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FINANCIAL AID.

Catawba ranks high for college Return on Investment. Still, we know affordability and value matter. Our merit, talent and need-based funding help make our students’ out-of-pocket expenses comparable to that of public colleges and universities. 100% of freshmen receive at least $9,000 in financial aid and scholarships.

LEARN MORE.

Catawba.edu/scholarships

As soon as possible after January 1 file your FAFSA online at fafsa.ed.gov. Remember to include Catawba’s school code 002914.

Go to Catawba.edu/calculator to assess your costs.

READY TO APPLY?

Catawba.edu/applyHave questions? 1.800.Catawba.

WE DO TEST OPTIONAL.

Keep in mind if you have a 3.25 or greater cumulative GPA, you decide if you want to submit your test scores for review with your application.

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS2300 West Innes Street Salisbury, NC 28144

Catawba.eduadmission@catawba.edu1.800.CATAWBA

S C H O L A R S H I P. C H A R A C T E R . C U L T U R E . S E R V I C E .