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Discover Yourself.
Jacksonville University
Bring It.Your passion. Your flip flops. Your intellectual curiosity.
J a c k s o n v i l l e , F l o r i d a
Bring your passion, your creativity,
your curiosity, and your game to
Jacksonville University.
With degree programs aimed at the most promising career
and graduate school paths, a campus culture that offers the
exact balance of challenge and support
necessary for your success, and the
unbeatable lifestyle of a Florida beach
town, JU really is the best of both worlds.
If you’re looking for an ivory tower, look elsewhere. If you’re
looking for real people, real opportunities, and real success,
bring your passion and intellectual
curiosity to JU and discover something
special. Discover Yourself.
AccountingArt •Ceramics •Painting •Photography •SculptureAviationManagement •AirTrafficControlAviationManagementand FlightOperations •CommercialPilotTrack •MilitaryTrackBiologyBusinessChemistry •BiochemistryCoaching (minor only)CommunicationComputerArt&Design •ComputerAnimation •GraphicDesignComputingSciencesDanceEconomicsEducation(Secondary—minor only)ElementaryEducation (5-year Masters program)Engineering—dualdegreeEnglishExerciseScienceFilmFinanceFrenchGeneralBusinessGeography&theEnvironmentGlassHistoryHumanities
InternationalBusinessInternationalStudies (minor only)ManagementMarineScienceMarketingMathematics •ActuarialScience •EngineeringMathematicsMusic •JazzStudies •MusicBusinessMusicCompositionandTheoryMusicEducationMusicalPerformanceMusicalTheatreNavalScience (minor only)NursingPhilosophyPhysicsPoliticalSciencePre-DentalMedicinePre-Law(3+3 program with Florida Coastal School of Law)Pre-MedicinePre-OsteopathicMedicine (4+4 program with Nova Southeastern)Pre-PharmacyPre-VeterinaryMedicinePsychologyReligion (minor only)SocialSciencesSociologySpanishSportManagementSustainabilityTheatreArtsUniversityMajor (interdisciplinary major)
Undergraduate majors, minors, and concentrations
BachelorofArtsBachelorofBusinessAdministrationBachelorofScienceBachelorofScienceinNursingBachelorofFineArtsBachelorofMusicBachelorofMusicEducation
Dual-degree engineering programs areofferedincooperationwith ColumbiaUniversity,Georgia InstituteofTechnology,the UniversityofFlorida,theUniversityofMiami,WashingtonUniversityinSt.Louis,MercerUniversity,andStevensInstituteofTechnology.
The aviation programisofferedincooperationwithAerosimFlightAcademy.
Degree programs
america’s most wired small colleges.”
Yahoo internet life magazine
“one of Florida’s top private universities”
florida monthlY
one of “america’s Best colleges”
U.S. newS & world report
“One of
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13:1student to FacultY radio
eighteen:average class size
zeroteaching assistants
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90cluBs and organizations
nineteenncaa division i athletics
266daYs oF sunshine everY Year
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3rdlargest flight team
t o p - r a n k e d n u r s i n g
p r o g r a m i n F l o r i d a
nation’s
2nd largest
navy rotc program
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excellence honored
In the JU Honors Program,
talented, motivated students
focus on values and personal
growth in the Honors
Colloquium. They undertake
independent projects. And,
they graduate with “University
Honors,” the highest possible
distinction. Learn more at
www.ju.edu.
Honorstudentandbiologysuperstar
AbbieBeatesknowsathingortwoabout
howdreamscometrue.“Mybiggest
interestliesinworkingwithchildren,”
saysthefuturepediatrician,“andJU
helpedmecombinethiswithcommunity
serviceandgreatinternships.”She’s
readyformedicalschool.Infact,she’sreadyforanything.“Thebiologydepartment
andhonorsprogramhavepreparedmeforsure,”sheexplains.“I’mreadyfor
therealworld.”
Abbie Beates, Biology, honor student, Winter Park, Florida
solid Foundation Ju’s core curriculum exposes you to the broad spectrum
of human thought and accomplishment.
“ knowing that
your professors
are cheering you
on is one of the
greatest things
about Ju!”
Abbie Beates
your dream.Bring
1stsustainaBilitY
maJor
in Jacksonville
s
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No matter what your interests, JU will connect you to the promise of
the future. Discover passionate professors who live for your success,
learning environments built with the future in mind, and a thriving
academic community that shows you how to succeed. With a four-year plan and
all of the support you need, JU offers a personal approach to excellence.
Jacksonville: “Florida’s Best college town”
florida leader magazine
93%
traditional
undergraduates
attend
full-time
Four Years, guaranteed First-yearstudentsareguaranteedthe
abilitytograduateinfouryears,which
cansaveyouseriousmoney.
see www.ju.edu for details.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author
Sonia Nazario, author of
Enrique’s Journey, a JU
common reading book
selection, recently came to
JU to meet students and read
selections from her book.
make it count Learn to succeed in such
diverse disciplines as the
business of music, education,
dance, sports management,
and 21st century nursing.
Student research, a sampling•AnAnalysisofMarriagesinJaneAusten’sPride and Prejudice
•BrandingtheBand:CreatingtheIdentityDesignofthePolygons
•DigitalArtistWorkflows
•Thermo-opticCoefficientsofAcetonefrom179to300Kelvin
•MicrobialDegradationinContaminatedRiverSediments
•PixeldotStudios:AnInnovativeApproachtoGraphicDesignandFineArt
•TheTuvaluIslands:APeopleThreatenedbyClimateChange
l e a r n i n g c e n t e r
Walk-inand
by-appointmentpeer
tutoringisreadily
availableinawide
rangeoftopicstohelp
youlearnatthetop
ofyourgame.
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graB a Bite Nellie’s Grill, located in Davis
Student Commons, is just one of
five campus eateries where your
meal card is welcomed.
Recruitedtoplayonthe
women’svolleyballteam,
ChuniaGravesquickly
discoveredthatJUhas
muchmoretoofferthan
greatDivisionIathletics.
Soonaftershearrived,shebecameinvolved
instudentgovernment.Now,she’sfightinghardforanewfightsong.“Youcando
whateveryouwanthere,”sheexplains.Chunia’sideaofaperfectJUweekend?
“Sunnydays…somyfriendsandIcanhitthebeach!”
Chunia Graves, General Business, scholar-athlete, Indianapolis, IN
“ energizer Bunny
best describes me.
i’m always going!”
Chunia Graves
your energy.Bring
cheer ‘em on! the all-new dolphins marching band stepped off in fall 2012,
stirring dolphin spirit ever higher on a campus already alive
with 19 ncaa division i men’s and women’s athletic teams.
center oF the universe The Davis Student Commons
is dedicated entirely to
student use. JUSA (JU Student
Association), JU 108 radio,
and numerous other student
organizations, as well as the
Billie Nimnicht Jr. Fitness
Center, are all located here.
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50%+students live
on campus
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greek to me Fraternity and sorority life takes
on a sun-soaked aspect at JU,
where Greeks contribute much
to the University’s rich social
and community service scene.
non-traditional traditions Mock Rock music festival, FinFest
campus carnival, MovieFest
celebrating student filmmakers,
late- night Pancake Breakfasts,
and philosophy slams.
true dolphin spiritNellie, JU’s mascot, is a living,
breathing dolphin. Dolphins
are regularly seen frolicking
in nearby St. Johns River,
which borders campus on the
west beside newly renovated
Dolphin Green.
J U’s classic college experience in one of Florida’s best beach towns is
tough to describe, but you know it when you see it: Greek Council in
cargo pants and philosophy club meetings on the beach…you get the
picture. Most JU students live on campus. A vibrant and inviting mix of people,
clubs, activities, Division I athletics, and quirky traditions invites participation
by all students.
#2nationallY ranked
rowing FacilitY located
on st. Johns river
living well
Livingoncampuscanmean
traditionalresidentialhalls;
suitesandmodernapartments
arealsoavailable.Community
Advisors(CAs)helpyou
navigateproblemsand
discovernewpossibilities
intheresidencehalls
andacrosscampus.
25%
students who are scholar-athletes
honors and academic societies
AlphaEtaRho(aviation)AlphaKappaPsi(business)AlphaOmicronAlpha(aviation)AlphaPsiOmega(drama)BetaBetaBeta(biology)GammaThetaUpsilon
(InternationalGeographic HonorSociety)
HonorStudentAssociationJUMPSMuPhiEpsilonOmicronDeltaKappaOrderofOmegaPhiAlphaTheta(history)PhiKappaPhi(honors)PiMuEpsilon(Mathematics)PsiChiSigmaTauDelta(Englishhonors)SociologyClubTEACh(KappaDeltaPsi)
cluBs and activities— a sampling
AmericanAssociationof AirportExecutives
BlackStudentUnionCaribbeanStudentAssociationCreativeArtsSocietyDanceTeamDolphinDiversityEnvironmentalConservationOrg.FlightTeamInternationalStudentAssociationAnimeClubJU108RadioStationNationalSocietyofProfessional
EngineersPoliticalScienceSocietySailingClubStudentAthleticAdvisoryCouncilStudentOceanicSocietyUnitedMulticulturalAssociationWomeninAviation
See www.judolphins.com for more information.
AthleticsBaseball(m)Basketball(m&w)Cheerleading(m&w)CrossCountry(m&w)Football(m)Golf(m&w) Lacrosse(m&w)Rowing(m&w)Sailing(m&w)Shooting(m&w)Soccer(m&w)Softball(w)Indoor&OutdoorTrack&Field(w)Volleyball(w)SandVolleyball(w)
lectures and Films a sampling
•IsaPost-RacialSocietyPossible?
•IsThereSuchaThingas‘Conservatism’?
•OurFutureHasaHistory
•WhatDoesEvolutionMeanforEthics?
•AmericanBeauty
•Beowulf
•LaLenguadelasMariposas
•SlumdogMillionaire
•TheNameoftheRose
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culture costs less Your JU ID acts exactly like
a discount card at cultural
institutions across the city,
saving you big time at such
big city venues as the Cummer
Museum, Jacksonville Symphony,
and more.
MathematicsandComputerScience
honorsstudentEricSmiththinks
Jacksonvilleisagreatplacetogoto
college.“Jacksonvilleisabigcity,”he
explains.“Therearelotsofopportunities
togetworkexperiences.”Andwhat’s
hisfavoriteplace?“NeartheSt.Johns
River,”hesays.That’sperfectbecausenewlyredevelopedDolphinGreenon
campusmakesthebeautifulriversideaccessibletoeveryoneoncampus.
Eric Smith, Mathematics and Computing Sciences, Tallahassee, FL
“ the thing that
really surprised me
about Jacksonville
is how large the
city is and how many
different things there
are to do here.”
Eric Smith
your beach ball... and your book bag.
Bring
leaders start here
in a city known for banking, insurance, healthcare,
international business, logistics, and more, many
Jacksonville area ceos are Ju graduates.
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4colleges and
universities in
Jacksonville
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W ith 1.3 million + people, Jacksonville is the largest city in Florida and
the 11th most populous city in the nation. Plus, it’s sunny 266 days
a year. Alive with business activity, pro sports, cultural arts, and great
shopping, not to mention some of the world’s best beaches, Jacksonville enjoys a faster
job growth rate than most places in the country, making it a great place to live and
work. JU students are connected to the best the city—and region—have to offer.
puBlic good Jacksonville mayor Alvin Brown,
the city’s first African American
mayor, is a JU alumnus.
Young blood Withamedianageoflessthan
34yearsold,theJacksonville
metropolitanareapopulationis
significantlyyoungerthanall
majorFloridacities.
something in the air Morethan15,000studentsenroll
inaviation-relatedprogramsinthe
Jacksonvillearea.TheJUaviation
programisthethirdlargestin
thenation.
•BaptistHealthSystem
•Citibank
•CityofJacksonville
•CSXCorporation
•DuvalCountyPublicSchools
•FloridaBlue
•NavalAirStation
•NavalStationMayport
•PublixDistributionCenter
•Winn-DixieStores,Inc.
Top 10 Jacksonville emploYers
494large
emploYers
in northeast
Florida
Source: JAXUSA Partnership
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academic advising First year and transfer students
are supported by the Advising
Center. After you choose your
major, you receive a faculty
adviser in that major—your
personal guide to academic
success for the rest of your
college career.
Accordingtointernational
studentLukaVukadinovic,
theentireJUcommunityis
focusedonasinglegoal:
“academicsuccessandthe
bestpossibleexperience
forallstudents,”hesays.Lukais
preparingforafutureofgivingback.“Iwanttogoontograduateworkin
developmentstudies,”hesays,sothatultimately,hecanhelpbring“much
neededchange”tohisnativecountry.
Luka Vukadinovic, Political Science, international student, Podgorica, Montenegro
“ i’ve had two
internships:
one with the
united nations
in new York, and
another with the
delegation of the
european union
to montenegro.”
Luka Vukadinovic
your future to life.Bring
workplace readY the career development center includes consulting and
counseling, career assessments, workshops, annual career
and internship expo, info sessions, on-campus recruiting,
mock interviewing, resume preparation and more.
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255Jacksonville
emploYers who
partner with
the Ju career
development
center
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Recent employers—a samplingBankofAmericaBaptistHealthFloridaBlueCSXEnterpriseHoldingsFloridaHospitalJacksonvilleElectricAuthorityNews4JaxShandsHospitalSt.Luke’sHospitalTheCityofJacksonvilleThePeaceCorpsU.S.FishandWildlifeUSNavy
Recent internships—a samplingBrooksRehabilitationCenterCSXEnterpriseHoldingsGeorgiaAquariumJacksonvilleSheriff’sOfficeJacksonvilleZooJacksonvilleElectricAuthorityKPMGMayoClinicMuseumofScienceandHistoryNewYorkIslandersPACECenterforGirlsSeaStarLineZimmermanAdvertisingAgency
J U is a place where futures are discovered, uncovered, and invented. Our
alums will tell you—if they weren’t sure where they were headed when
they got here, JU helped them discover their path and set them on their
way. That’s what one-on-one advising and faculty mentoring can do, especially
when it’s coupled with academic programs designed with the future in mind.
proBlem solvers If you ever find yourself
struggling academically,
socially, or financially at JU,
the Student Solution Center
is your new best friend. If
they can’t solve your problem,
they’ll tell you who can.
60+
employer organizations,
graduate and professional
schools that recruit on
campus.
spectrum oF success JUgraduatesgoontocareersas
environmentalconsultants,local
andnationalpoliticalleaders,
TVpersonalities,technology
entrepreneurs,andBroadwaystars.
For Freshmen onlY As a first-year student you can
explore interests and discover
how different majors relate to
the real world with Freshman
Interest Network (FIN) courses.
studY aBroada sampling
Australia
Bahamas
CostaRica
England
France
Germany
Italy
Mexico
Peru
Spain
Thailand
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it all!Bring Bring your love of learning, your drive,
your creativity, and your game to JU in
Jacksonville, Florida! Discover your future
in a university that offers a classic college experience
in the warmth of the Florida sun. Find out more by
contacting the school today. Or, begin by exploring
our website at www.ju.edu.
“i instantly fell
in love with the
campus. visiting
was critical to
my decision to
attend.”
Katja Jourdan Aviation Management & Flight Operations Kerhonkson, New York
plan Your visit onlineThe best way to get to know
Jacksonville University is
to come visit us. Sit in on
classes. Meet professors. Go
to the beach!
schedule your visit online at admissions.ju.edu/visit.
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On the move Since2007,JUhasopenednationally
rankedNegaardRowingCenter;six
varsityteamshavewonconference
championships;welaunched
men’sandwomen’slacrosse;the
$10millionMarineScienceResearch
Instituteopened.
applY when You’re readY
Applying to JU is easy. Apply online, when you are
ready. Go to admissions.ju.edu and follow the links
to apply online.
Find scholarships and financial aidJUoffersmerit,athletic,andneedbasedscholarshipsalongwithawiderange
offinancialaid.Infact,freshmenapplicantsareautomaticallyscreenedfor
scholarshipsandgrantsworth$1,000to$15,000peryear.$113million
totalfinancialaidandscholarshipswereawardedin2012.
check out our online net price calculator at ju.edu/Financialaid.
academic advising First year and transfer students
are supported by the Advising
Center. After you choose your
major, you receive a faculty
adviser in that major—your
personal guide to academic
success for the rest of your
college career.
JacksonvilleUniversityislocatedbetween
UniversityBoulevardandtheSaintJohnsRiver
at2800UniversityBoulevardNorth,
Jacksonville,Florida32211.
get oriented JU takes freshman orientation
seriously, and attending students
get acquainted with campus
during a midsummer overnight
visit. Get completely oriented
during the Week of Welcome
(WOW) at the beginning of the
school year.
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historY•Comprehensiveprivateuniversity•Foundedin1934•Presentlocationsinceearly1950s
location•SuburbanJacksonvilleonthe
St.JohnsRiver•190-acrecampusfeaturinghalf-mile
ofriverfront,oak-linedpaths,new andhistoriccampusbuildings
colleges & schools•CollegeofArts&Sciences•CollegeofFineArts•CollegeofHealthSciences•CollegeofInterdisciplinary&
ProfessionalStudies•DavisCollegeofBusiness•SchoolofEducation•SchoolofOrthodontics
academic programs•70+majors,programsand
concentrations•Graduateprogramsinbusiness,
dancechoreography,education, marinescience,mathematics, nursing,andorthodontics.
•Accelerateddegreeprogramfor nontraditionalstudents
teaching•18—averageclasssize•13:1—student:teacherratio•188full-timefaculty;
134holdterminaldegrees•0teachingassistants
tuition, room, and Board•$29,100tuition•$6,010room•$3,760board• $38,870 total
scholarship aid•Freshmenandtransfersautomatically
consideredformeritscholarship•95.3%oftraditionalundergraduate
studentsreceivemeritaid
approach•Studentsareencouragedtolearn
actively,tobeexperientiallearners intheclassroom,research,service, andactivities.
distinguished programs•Communityservicelearning•Honors•Leadership•NavyROTC•Studyabroad•Undergraduateresearch
demographics•3,600—totalstudents•Sixty-sixpercentoftraditionalunder-
graduatescomefromFlorida.Forty-fiveotherstates,PuertoRicoandtheVirginIslands,aswellas50foreigncountriesarerepresentedoncampus.
•Male:femalestudentratio:1:1
campus liFe•Moststudentsliveinoneoffour
residencehallsandcampusapartmentcomplexes.
•90+clubsandorganizations•KinneUniversityCenterandthenew
DavisStudentCommonsprovide spaceforclubs,eventsandactivities.
athletics•19DivisionIathleticteams•500JUintercollegiatevarsitystudent
athletes•Facilitiesincludeballparkoverlooking
theriver,newtennisandsoftballcomplexes,football,soccer,andtrack &fieldcomplex.
admission•ContacttheOfficeofAdmissionat
904-256-7000or800-225-2027.Scheduleacampusvisitonline.Gotoadmissions.ju.eduandfollowthelinkstosignup.
Fa s t Fa c t s
For more information contact:TheOfficeofAdmissionJacksonvilleUniversity2800UniversityBoulevardNorthJacksonville,FL32211
904.256.7000 or 800.225.2027www.ju.edu
JacksonvilleUniversitydoesnotdiscriminateagainststudents,employeesorapplicantsonthebasisofrace,color,gender,creed,religion,age,sexualorientation,maritalstatus,nationalorethnicorigin,disabilityorveteranstatus.