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2 iversity, Chowan University, Gardner-Webb University, Mars Hill University, Wingate University, Campbell University, Chowan University, Gardner-Webb University, Mars Hill University, Wingate Un what where do you want to do? do you want to go? howwill you get there? Milton A. Hollifield, Jr., Executive Director-Treasurer 205 Convention Drive, Cary, NC The missions and ministries of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina are made possible by your gifts through Cooperative Program Missions Giving and the North Carolina Missions Offering. BSCNC

3 campbell Founded in 1887 UNIVERSITY Campbell University is a university of the liberal arts, sciences, and professions that is committed to helping students develop an integrated Christian personality characterized by a wholeness of body, mind and spirit. Both in and out of the classroom, the University endeavors to present Christian principles to students and to foster their application in daily life. location Located in Buies Creek, a residential community in Harnett County, Campbell University has the ideal college setting on an 850-acre campus. Raleigh, the state s capital, and Fayetteville are less than 30 miles from campus. Within about an hour s driving time students can enjoy the benefits of the Research Triangle Park, the cities of Durham and Chapel Hill. accreditation Campbell is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), Commission on Colleges, as a Level V Institution. Campbell also has accredited and nationally recognized graduate programs in business, divinity, education, law and pharmacy. athletics Affiliated with the Atlantic Sun Conference, Campbell enjoys competitive Division I Varsity athletics. The Fighting Camels men s sports include: basketball, baseball, cross-country, golf, soccer, tennis, track and wrestling. Campbell s women s sports include: basketball, cheerleading, crosscountry, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and volleyball. diversity Campbell University s total enrollment is over 2,700 undergraduate and 1,400 graduate students. In an average year, the student body hails from 90 North Carolina counties, 49 other states and 46 countries. Seventy-three percent of the student body comes from North Carolina. curriculum Campbell offers over 100 tracks and concentrations to choose from. Also, the university offers graduate degrees in business, divinity, education, law and pharmacy. the individual counts Campbell University is a friendly campus where small classes encourage closer relationships among students and faculty. Seventy-six percent of undergraduate classes are 30 students or less. The Career Development and Placement Center assists students with evaluating career options. The staff can assist students with resume preparation, interviewing techniques, internship placement, and setting up those important first interviews. The center is available to current students and alumni. FOR MORE INFORMATION Undergraduate Admissions Office, Campbell University Post Office Box 546 Buies Creek, NC or ext (fax) adm@mailcenter.campbell.edu north carolina baptist institutions of higher education...t

4 chowan Founded in 1848 UNIVERSITY Chowan University is an undergraduate, coeducational, residential, church-related university on a beautiful campus in northeastern North Carolina in Murfreesboro. It is the second oldest of North Carolina s five Baptist colleges and universities. It opened in 1848 as a four-year college for women, Chowan Baptist Female Institute. It was renamed Chowan College in 1910, admitted male students in 1931, and became a two-year institution in In 1992 Chowan College returned to four-year status. In 2006 the institution was renamed Chowan University to reflect the quality, diversity and growth of the institution. degrees offered The Bachelor of Arts degree is awarded in the following fields: American studies, church music, English, fine arts studies, history, humanities studies, interdisciplinary studies, mathematics, music, psychology, religion, social studies, and studio art. The Bachelor of Science degree is awarded in the following fields: American studies, biology, business administration, criminal justice, elementary education, graphic communication, graphic design, history, history education, humanities studies, interdisciplinary studies, mathematics, music business/technology, music education, physical education, psychology, religion, social sciences, and studio art. The Associate degree is awarded in printing production and imaging technology. major fields of study Chowan University offers over 40 majors, including pre-professional programs, which are encompassed within the three schools (School of Arts and Sciences; School of Business; and School of Education). Biology, business, music, art, physical education, teacher education, religion, graphic communications, and criminal justice are popular fields of study. scholarships Academic and athletic scholarships are available. The university also offers ministerial and church-relation vocation scholarships; children and spouses of ordained Southern Baptist ministers grants; students from Baptist Children s Homes in North Carolina grants; Scholarships in Fine Arts; North Carolina Contractual Grants; the Educational Opportunity Grant Program; and North Carolina Legislative Tuition Grant. A number of other university scholarships based on academic ability and financial need are also available. The Chowan Leadership Scholars program is available for qualified candidates. FOR MORE INFORMATION Chowan University Office of Enrollment Management One University Place Murfreesboro, NC (fax) admissions@chowan.edu he right place for you, north carolina baptist institution

5 gardner-webb Founded in 1905 UNIVERSITY Gardner-Webb University is a private, Christian, Baptist-related university seeking a higher ground in education - one that embraces faith and intellectual freedom, balances conviction with compassion, and inspires in students a love of learning, service, and leadership. At Gardner-Webb we foster meaningful thought, critical analysis and spiritual challenge within a diverse community of learning. Serving students from over 30 states and 30 foreign countries, Gardner-Webb is located in the southwestern region of North Carolina in Boiling Springs. Forty-five miles east of Gardner-Webb is the state s cultural capital, Charlotte. Evolving from a boarding high school, Gardner-Webb became a junior college in 1928, a senior college in 1971, and a university in Gardner-Webb is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has been recognized nationally as a character building institution. Gardner-Webb has also been honored by the U.S. News and World Report magazine as one of America s best colleges. With 21 intercollegiate teams, Gardner-Webb has an NCAA Division-I classification and is a member of the Atlantic Sun and Big South Conferences. degrees offered Associate in Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Arts in Counseling, Master of Arts in Education, Master of Arts in Religion and Philosophy, Master of Arts in English, Master of Arts in Sports Science and Pedagogy, Master of Business Administration, International Master of Business Administration, Master of Accountancy, Master of Divinity, Doctor of Education and Doctor of Ministry. FOR MORE INFORMATION Office of Admissions Gardner-Webb University PO Box 997 Boiling Springs, NC admissions@gardner-webb.edu major fields of study Gardner-Webb is home to 14 undergraduate departments (43 fields of study), plus a Graduate School, Graduate School of Business, and Divinity School. Our business school was selected by Executive Forum as one of only three emerging business schools in the U.S. scholarships Of all Gardner-Webb students, more than 90 percent receive some sort of financial aid, whether it s a grant, loan, scholarship, or work-study position. Gardner-Webb has an established Academic Fellows and University Fellows academic competition through which the most prestigious academic scholarships are awarded. Also available are the Christian Service Organization scholarships, Christian Vocation scholarships, and Minister s Dependents scholarships. A number of other university scholarships based on academic ability and financial need are also available to qualified students. s of higher education...the right place for you, north ca

6 mars Founded hilluniversity in 1856 Mars Hill University celebrates its founding in 1856 with one eye on 150 years of struggle and triumph and the other on a bright future, providing a strong liberal arts education in a Christian environment that encourages intellectual and spiritual development. academics Mars Hill is a small college with an academic program that rivals large public universities. It offers students a well-rounded, total education, the essence of a liberal arts college. Through our general education program, Liberal Arts in Action, you ll be prepared to make a living, but more importantly, you ll be prepared to make a life. degrees offered Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Fine Arts. Majors include: art, athletic training, biology, botany, business administration, chemistry, computer science, education, special education, English as a second language, English, fashion and interior merchandising, history, international studies, mathematics, music, music education, musical theatre, physical education and recreation, political science, psychology, religion and philosophy, sociology, Spanish, theatre arts, and zoology. religious life Religion is an active part of our campus community. We encourage conversation about faith and philosophy, about truth as discerned in the sciences, the arts, on the sports field in every human endeavor. Crossroads, a weekly gathering of the Mars Hill community, raises awareness of faith and how it intersects with world events. giving back At many schools, service learning is an after-thought a marketing guru sound bite. But at Mars Hill University, service learning weaves through our very fabric. Through LifeWorks Learning Partnership at Mars Hill our students are involved in many activities, including community-based service learning, internship and research activities around issues of diversity, peace, environmental protection and economic justice. affordability Nearly all students are eligible for financial assistance. You may find it costs less to go to school at Mars Hill than at a state university. Scholarship awards vary and can be based on your academic performance, but may also be related to church involvement, athletics, or other activities. Our Honor Scholars Program awards scholarships to students who want to participate in service learning and civic engagement. FOR MORE INFORMATION Office of Admissions Mars Hill University PO Box 370 Mars Hill, NC MHC-4-YOU admissions@mhc.edu rolina baptist institutions of higher education...the rig

7 wingate Founded in 1896 UNIVERSITY Founded by Baptists in North and South Carolina in 1896, Wingate University ranks as one of the best comprehensive colleges in the South by U.S. News and World Report and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. A strong commitment to faith, knowledge and service continues to guide Wingate University s mission of providing high quality Christian higher education. The 390-acre campus is a safe, close-knit, supportive community that encourages active involvement in the learning process. Less than an hour from Charlotte, Wingate University offers all the advantages of a thriving urban environment, including opportunities for internships at nationally-known firms. One of the few residential universities in the state, the majority of students live on campus in residence halls and university apartments. The residential atmosphere provides opportunities for involvement in campus activities sponsored by more than 40 student-run organizations including the Christian Student Union and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Wingate s student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division II sports. degrees offered Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music Education, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Liberal Studies, Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts in Education, Master of Arts in Teaching, Doctorate of Pharmacy. Graduate courses in business (MBA) and education (MAT and MAEd) are offered at Wingate University Metro College in Matthews. fields of study At the heart of Wingate s classroom experience is its excellent faculty. Having studied at some of the world s greatest institutions, faculty members teach more than 37 undergraduate majors. Wingate offers pre-professional programs in dentistry, law, medicine, ministry, pharmacy and veterinary medicine. Some of the most popular majors include: pre-pharmacy, management, elementary education, communication studies, sports management, athletic training, biology /environmental biology, marketing, music/music education, pre-medicine and psychology. financial aid Wingate University believes no student should be denied an education because of expenses. More than 95 percent of students receive financial assistance for Wingate. Financial aid comes in a package that combines some or all of the following: scholarships, grants, work-study programs and loans. North Carolina Baptist Scholarships are available to students who are members of cooperating churches of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina. Partners in Education is a matching grant program available to North Carolina students in cooperation with their local Baptist churches. Ministers employed full-time by a Baptist church are eligible for tuition-free undergraduate courses through the Coy Muckle Scholarship Fund. Other benefits include scholarships for church youth leaders, dependents of ministers and dependents of international missionaries. FOR MORE INFORMATION Office of Admissions Wingate University Campus Box 3059 Wingate, North Carolina admit@wingate.edu t place for you, north carolina baptist institutions

8 versity, Chowan University, Gardner-Webb University, Mars Hill University, Wingate University, Campbell University, Chowan University, Gardner-Webb University, Mars Hill University, Wingate Un where do you want to go? All of the Baptist colleges in North Carolina are small, safe and manageable. Students can easily walk anywhere on campus. No one is overwhelmed by a megaversity environment. A new student, fresh from high school, will not get lost in the crowd. Classes are small so students can know and be known by their professors. Making a World of Difference Campbell University, Chowan University, Gardner-Webb University, Mars Hill University, & Wingate University. Consider becoming a part of these outstanding institutions of Christian higher education. w

9 hat do you want to do? Life after high school is a time for growing, maturing, learning and planning for a full life as an adult. Going to college in a Christian environment can make a world of difference for a lifetime. The first experiences after leaving home can shape a life forever. iversity, Chowan University, Gardner-Webb University, Mars Hill University, Wingate University, Campbell University, Chowan University, Gardner-Webb University, Mars Hill University, Wingate Un

10 things to consider... Financial Aid Thanks to financial aid, Baptist Higher Education Institutions are competitive with North Carolina public institutions. All Baptist colleges and universities offer financial aid programs to assist students and their families. Each institution carefully works to help each student meet the economic pressures of higher education. Relationships Friendships and relationships are an important part of one s educational experience. Years after graduation, many former students visit and write letters to their favorite professors. Many meet the person who will become their mate while they pursue their degree program. Christian Service North Carolina Institutions of Higher Education believe in the ideal of service to others. Service and leadership are areas emphasized through a variety of opportunities for students. Special opportunities are available for students who are preparing for churchrelated vocations. Preparation for Life Christian higher education prepares one for life. The best preparation for life s challenges involves the educating of the whole person. North Carolina Institutions of Higher Education seek to provide the student with a sound foundation for their journey from the classroom. Perhaps one of North Carolina Institutions of Higher Education represents the right place for you. For more information contact the Council on Christian Higher Education at , ext. 106, , ext Council on Christian Higher Education Baptist State Convention of NC 205 Convention Drive Cary, NC 27511