CLEARY UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

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1 CLEARY UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

2 WELCOME TO YOUR NEW BUSINESS SCHOOL If you re ready for a career in business, there s no better place to prepare than Cleary. JOHN KUDERIK, CPA, CVA, 90

3 BLOCK PRICING FINANCIAL AID CLEARY COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIPS CAN COVER UP TO 90% OF TUITION COSTS. Block pricing allows students to take advantage of their focus. Rather than paying per credit hour. Your semester tuition allows students to take credit hours to meet their needs. PROFESSIONAL FACULTY FULL AND PART-TIME FACULTY 3

4 SMALL CLASSES 11:1 STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO FINANCIAL AID $6,188,141 AWARDED IN STUDENT FINANCIAL AID IN

5 TUITION CAP Cleary University s approach to tuition is 100% business. There are no added fees. Our cap helps you achieve your cap with less stress. TUITION CAP Cleary guarantees your tuition will not increase more than 2.5% from year to year as long as you remain continuously enrolled (minimum credits apply). This helps you plan your expenses rather than the surprise of a large increase. 5

6 EARN COLLEGE CREDITS IN HIGH SCHOOL DUAL ENROLLMENT Cleary University offers tuition-free college courses to eligible students who live in Livingston County or attend a Livingston County high school. Students receive credit for designated Cleary University courses at no charge to the school district or themselves. 6

7 HIGHER LIFETIME EARNINGS $80k $60k $40k $20k $0k BACHELOR S HIGH SCHOOL ON AVERAGE, WORKERS WITH A BACHELOR S DEGREE MAKE $570,000 MORE OVER THE LIFE OF THEIR CAREERS THAN THOSE WITH ONLY A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA. When I tell my friends about all the college credits I earned in high school, they wish they would have done the same thing. AMANDA DIRETTE, HOWELL HIGH SCHOOL 12, CLEARY UNIVERSITY 16 7

8 BACHELOR S DEGREE PROGRAMS Cleary students are passionate about business and are driven to succeed. DR. THOMAS DREYER, CHAIR, LEADERSHIP

9 Bachelor s Degree Programs BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE CONCENTRATIONS BUSINESS ANALYTICS CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS ENTREPRENEURSHIP EVENT, SPORT, PROMOTION MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT 9

10 CLEARY.EDU BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE CONCENTRATIONS HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT INTERDISCIPLINARY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT MARKETING PUBLIC ACCOUNTING 10

11 CLEARY UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS We ve recruited top talent, and it shows: our women s cross country runners finished #1 and #2 in the national championships. SARAH BOYLE, HEAD COACH, WOMEN S CROSS COUNTRY

12 CLEARY UNIVERSITY COUGARS Cleary University Athletics We compete in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) and field teams in: BASEBALL MEN S GOLF WOMEN S SOCCER MEN S BOWLING WOMEN S GOLF SOFTBALL WOMEN S BOWLING MEN S LACROSSE MEN S TENNIS MEN S CROSS COUNTRY WOMEN S LACROSSE WOMEN S TENNIS WOMEN S CROSS COUNTRY MEN S SOCCER BASS FISHING ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS Ready to become a Cleary Cougar? Fill out the online form at 13

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14 STUDENT LIFE I get the one-on-one instruction that will make me a better entrepreneur. The family-like atmosphere and small community makes Cleary what it is. ADRIAN EMANUELSON 16 14

15 Student Life ON CAMPUS HOUSING Cleary University offers on-campus housing, new for Spring Join us for a campus visit to see what living the Suite Life means. For a tour [email protected] or call OUR WELLNESS CENTER INCLUDES: Cardio center, free weights, basketball courts, aerobic and anaerobic machines, shuffleboard, table tennis, wireless internet access, showers and locker rooms, disc golf, training room and student lounge. 15

16 TRANSFER STUDENTS I transferred to Cleary because of the smaller class sizes and flexible online classes. At a larger university, everything seemed to be a hassle: trying to learn in a class of 400 or even buying books. CHRISTY CHRISNER, BBA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 11

17 TRANSFERRING IS EASY Transfer Students Cleary welcomes transfer students by making it easy to transfer course credit, awarding designated scholarships for transfer students, and giving credit for work and life experience. Our admissions staff will guide you from your first phone call to your first day of classes. SCHOLARSHIPS ESPECIALLY FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS Achievement Transfer Scholarship Level I $6,300 Achievement Transfer Scholarship Level II $3,000 Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship $4,000 19

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19 Transfer Students CREDIT FOR WORK & LIFE EXPERIENCE Not all learning happens in the classroom. At Cleary, you can turn your work and life experiences into as many as 30 undergraduate credits at no additional cost. We give credit for prior employment, workplace training, military service, professional organizations, volunteering, travel, and much more. TRANSFER GUIDES We have course equivalencies, transfer guides, and articulation agreements with many Michigan community colleges. For a list, see 1 UP TO YEAR FREE COLLEGE CREDITS FOR WORK EXPERIENCE 21

20 ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS High school GPA of 2.5 ACT composite score of 19 or above You ll never get lost in the crowd. We specialize in giving you the support you need to make your mark in the business world. CARRIE BONOFIGLIO, DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS

21 HOW TO APPLY Admissions 1. Contact admissions at or apply online at 2. Submit your application fee and official transcripts to Cleary University, Office of Admissions, 3750 Cleary Drive, Howell, MI Meet with an admissions advisor. 4. Apply for financial aid at For assistance, call or 23

22 ADMISSIONS FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS More than 85 percent of Cleary University students receive some form of financial aid through federal and state loans, grants, and scholarships. Each program has its own criteria and application guidelines, and we ll help you sort through the application process. To see if you qualify for assistance, start by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Cleary offers a variety of scholarships for both undergraduate and graduate students in degree programs. TUITION Cleary University s approach to tuition is different from other academic institutions. We include fees so there are no surprises. Just as importantly, your tuition is guaranteed not to increase significantly as long as you stay continuously enrolled with a minimum number of credit hours. tuition CAREER SERVICES After graduation, Cleary students are prepared to hit the ground running. Our Business Career Specialists will help you prepare for your chosen career through career exploration, career planning, employment preparation, and job search skills. 24

23 The human knowledge at Cleary is amazing. I encourage students to tap that knowledge. That s when the magic starts. ISABEL HERSHEY, ABA IN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE 10, BBA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 11 CLEARY UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT S AWARD RECIPIENT 25

24 WHAT IT MEANS TO BE BUSINESS STRONGTM

25 BUSINESS STRONG TM We re a knowledge-based, connected business school focused on preparing you to succeed in a rapidly changing world. We re 100 percent business focused. Your classes will be taught by professionals with industry experience and real-world knowledge. You ll get a clear direction toward a degree and a career path. Your degree is as close as Cleary University. 27

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