Overview
Be Challenged
The University of Findlay ranks in the top tier of U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges" in the Midwest for 2008 and was named a Best Midwestern College for 2007 and 2008 by the Princeton Review. 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, and featured in "Colleges of Distinction," an online guide profiling America's best bets in higher education based on engaged students, great teaching, vibrant communities, and successful outcomes, for the past three years.
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 more than 60 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 include business, equestrian studies, pre-veterinary studies, education, and pharmacy. With an average class size of 20 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 more than 65 student organizations, 23 intercollegiate sports, and 27 intramural sports. 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.
Be Connected
The University of Findlay campus offers fully wireless Internet with access through the residence halls, classrooms, the Alumni Memorial Union, Old Main, and Shafer Library. There also are 10 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 named one of the top 200 small towns in the United States. The university's campus is a short drive from Cedar Point Amusement Park and Lake Erie.
Find out if the University of Findlay is right for you by coming to visit. Go to findlay.edu and click on the "Schedule Your Visit" button, or e-mail us with your questions at admissions@findlay.edu.
