The University of Findlay - Overview
Be Challenged
The University of Findlay ranks in the top tier of "U.S. News and World Report's" America's Best Colleges in the Midwest and was named a Best Midwestern College by "The Princeton Review" for the past five years. It has been recognized as one of America's Best Private Colleges by Institutional Research and Evaluation Inc., an independent research organization specializing in higher education.
The University of Findlay is known for academic excellence, caring faculty, and a warm campus environment. It focuses on innovative, career-oriented programs that will help students get jobs in the careers they love.
With nearly 60 undergraduate programs, seven master's degrees, a doctor of physical therapy, and a doctor of pharmacy degree, the University of Findlay has a myriad of courses and areas of study from which students may choose. The most popular programs are animal science, including animal science/pre-veterinary medicine; equestrian studies; pharmacy; business administration; and education. With an average class size of 16 students and personal faculty advisers, students will get the support they need at the University of Findlay.
Be Active
Since The University of Findlay is a small campus, students can be involved in as many activities and clubs as they would like. Students can sing in the choir, join a fraternity, or host a show on UF-TV. The University of Findlay offers nearly 80 student organizations, 23 intercollegiate sports, and 28 intramural sports. A Student Recreation Center, opened in fall 2010, includes basketball, volleyball and tennis courts, a three-lane running/jogging track, a rock climbing wall, racquetball/wallyball court, varsity weight room, golf simulator, game room, student lounge and juice bar. The second floor already housed a cardio center with treadmills, weight machines, exercise bikes, stair-steppers, and other fitness equipment.
Many student organizations coordinate service projects and events that benefit local needs or raise awareness about important societal issues. Students also can enjoy concerts, comedians, and entertainers that perform on The University of Findlay's campus throughout the school year.
A few of the university's social, service, professional, and spiritual organizations and activities include academic honor societies; Black Student Union; service learning-based organizations; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; "The Pulse" student newspaper; Physician Assistant Student Society; social fraternities and sororities; Student Government Association; Teachers of Tomorrow; and university bands.
As University of Findlay freshmen, students will live in one of the eight residence halls. Spacious townhouses, apartment-style cottages, and special interest houses are available for upperclassmen. All housing areas are fully furnished, and offer the use of free washers and dryers, cable television, and high-speed Internet access.
The University of Findlay Henderson Dining Hall is a tastefully decorated, 507-seat facility that offers a variety of foods including salads, soups, international fare, pizza, entrees, desserts, and made-to-order delicatessen sandwiches. In addition, a full-service snack bar is located in the Alumni Memorial Union and Derrick's, a casual, quick-serve restaurant, is available in the Koehler Fitness and Recreation Complex.
Be Connected
The University of Findlay offers fully wireless Internet throughout campus, residence halls included. There also are nine computer labs that are open extensive hours throughout the week and weekends.
The University of Findlay also provides an array of academic support services to help students succeed. Some of these services include Disability Services; Learning Difference Support Program; Peer Tutoring Service; Student Office for Advocacy and Retention (SOAR); Writing Center; Reading Center; and Study Strategy Information.
The Cosiano Health Center offers free general health assessment and care with nurses available every day, and a physician holds regular hours each week. The University of Findlay Office of Counseling Services is also available to provide quality personal counseling to anyone experiencing social, emotional, and/or mental health difficulties.
Before students get ready to move into their new residence halls, they will be able to meet with their academic advisers, sign up for classes, become familiar with campus, and take placement tests during summer Student Registration and Family Orientation days.
Students will also find plenty to explore off-campus while they are at school. The University of Findlay is located in Findlay, Ohio -- a small Midwestern city designated as a "dream town" and the only municipality in Ohio to be named to the "100 Best Communities for Young People" by America's Promise Alliance four consecutive times. The university's campus is a short drive from Cedar Point Amusement Park and Lake Erie.