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1 NON-PROFIT US POSTAGE PAID GRAND RAPIDS, MI PERMIT Grand Rapids 6191 Kraft Avenue SE Grand Rapids, MI VISIT SOON! YOU RE GOING TO LOVE IT HERE. davenport.edu/4u #4462B CHOOSING A UNIVERSITY IS A

2 Choose Small Why get lost in the crowd or the parking lot or the mega-classroom? It s Different at Davenport Established in campuses total enrollment: Over 10,000 Main campus W.A. Lettinga Grand Rapids, Michigan Enrollment: Over 4, countries are represented by our international student population, from Albania to Zambia You ll know everyone in your class You ll find a parking space High-tech classrooms Grand Rapids

3 Call Us Crazy, But We Believe an Education Should Lead to a Career That s why DU specializes in business, technology and health, the areas at the heart of the career world today. We prepare you to succeed in a competitive workplace. Our expert faculty share their work-world knowledge in small classes on our beautiful campus in Grand Rapids. The DU Difference Small, close-knit student body Small classes Small safe campus Big scholarships Big reputation in Business Technology Health

4 95% of Our Students Receive Financial Assistance Because Davenport University is a private, non-profit university, you may be eligible for certain financial aid programs that are not available at public institutions. At 15 credits per semester, tuition is $9,045 per semester for the academic year. Check out davenport.edu/financialaid for up-to-date tuition. Get a Jump Start You May Be Eligible for Scholarships Up to FULL TUITION room / board, study abroad, books and fees Up to FULL TUITION and fees Up to FULL TUITION and fees Up to FULL TUITION and fees Gerald R. Ford Memorial Minimum 3.75 CGPA (end of junior year) and minimum 31 ACT. Scholarship application required. Competitive essay is required (due January 15). President s Scholarship Minimum 3.90 CGPA (end of junior year) OR minimum 31 ACT and 3.00 CGPA OR minimum 1360 SAT (verbal + math) and 3.00 CGPA. Competitive essay due January 15. BPA, DECA, HOSA, Skills USA national champion GPA. Competitive essay due June 1. Sí Se Puede Cesar E. Chavez Scholarship This scholarship focuses on the goals of diversity, equity and inclusion therefore all admitted students are encouraged to apply. Competitive essay is required (deadline December 1). Martin Luther King Inherit the Dream Scholarship This scholarship focuses on the goals of diversity, equity and inclusion therefore all admitted students are encouraged to apply. Competitive essay is required (deadline December 1). Many high schools and tech centers have FREE credit-sharing arrangements with DU. You can save on tuition and complete classes before your freshman year. Other options include Advanced Placement, dual-enrollment and testing out options. Check out your opportunities at davenport.edu/articulation. You ve Got a Friend At DU, you re never left to go through the financial aid process alone. We know how important cost is to you and your family. That s why we give you individual attention that helps you find every opportunity you qualify for. More than 95% of Davenport students receive some type of assistance. To help make your education more affordable, we offer our own scholarships. Have You Checked? To help make your education affordable, we offer our own scholarships. Plus they re all renewable! View all scholarships and award guidelines at davenport.edu/scholarships. For more information, contact your admissions representative at Up to $6,000 Up to $4,000 Up to $3,000 Up to $2,000 Titanium Platinum Gold Minimum 3.75 CGPA at end of junior year in high school OR minimum 28 ACT and 3.00 CGPA OR minimum 1260 SAT (verbal + math) and 3.00 CGPA BPA, DECA, HOSA, Skills USA national top 10 finisher GPA. Minimum 3.50 CGPA at end of junior year in high school OR minimum 25 ACT and 3.00 CGPA OR minimum 1130 SAT (verbal + math) and 3.00 CGPA BPA, DECA, HOSA, Skills USA state champion GPA. Minimum 3.20 CGPA at end of junior year in high school OR minimum 21 ACT and 3.00 CGPA OR minimum 980 SAT (verbal + math) and 3.00 CGPA BPA, DECA, HOSA, Skills USA state competition participant GPA. Silver Minimum 2.80 CGPA at end of junior year in high school OR Minimum 21 ACT and 2.00 GPA OR 980 SAT with a minimum 2.00 CGPA BPA, DECA, HOSA, Skills USA regional competition participant GPA.

5 National Champions on Turf, Ice and Carpet Every year many of our teams go to nationals. Last year our cheer team won back-to-back national championships. Our hockey team has been the national champions from Turns out we excel at more than business, technology and health. And back in the classroom, DU students are winners too, including our nationally known BPA and DECA student organizations. Join us! DU Sports: dupanthers.com Small Campus, Big Fun You ve chosen business, technology or health. That part s easy. You re going to school with other students as focused as you. Together, you ll be teammates in active student organizations that supply plenty of social life and you re also close to Grand Rapids. Some other activities: Student Government Alternative Spring Break DECA National Society for Leadership and Success Global Student Organization Pep Band Gamers Union Health Professional Association Student Activities Committee

6 Home Suite Home Our classes aren t cramped, and neither are our spacious new residence hall rooms. We don t have ivy-covered dorms; we have cheerful new halls with built-in friends. And you ll have your own bedroom! Be sure to come take a look. A Salute to Your Appetite Catering to the tastes and requests of our guests, DU Dining provides everything from comfort cuisine to international fare with a focus on service and outstanding quality. We offer three locations on campus: Dining Hall Panther Den VC Ice Cream Vegans, vegetarians and people with special dietary needs are all welcome. If you attend Panther Preview, you can enjoy a free lunch in our dining hall. Food Fun: davenport.edu/dining

7 We Will Help You Get a Job Career Services will create a four-year Professional Development Plan just for you. As you work toward your degree, you ll know you re on the path to your career. We love internships! Our Career Services staff will help you find an internship that will be valuable in your career search. Our internships have included: U.S Attorney s Office Washington Redskins Perrigo Kellogg s Grand Valley Health Plan Gentex MI Coalition Against Homlessness Spicer Group Meijer Van Andel Research Institute And more help! Student employment Career fairs with employers Job shadows Career search You ll have free, lifelong access to Career Services! Academic Advising Our advisors offer guidance on everything from scheduling classes to applying for financial aid. They ll also work with you to help you set and achieve your educational and career goals. Donald W. Maine College of Business College of Technology Associate Programs Accounting* Business Administration* Finance* Paralegal Studies Bachelor s Programs Accounting Fraud Investigation* The only program of its kind in Michigan Accounting Information Management* 97% of graduates employed within six months** Internal Auditing* Management Accounting* Finance* 90% of graduates reported a salary increase Financial Planning* General Business* 91% of graduates employed within six months** Human Resources* 90% of graduates employed within six months** International Business* Required travel or work abroad unit adds the depth of real-world knowledge to your learning Management* Graduates have a pass rate of 94% on the Certified Manager credential exam Entrepreneurship* Financial Management* Global Project Management* Leadership Effectiveness* Risk Management and Insurance Sustainable Business Development* Marketing* 92% of graduates employed within six months** Advertising and Promotion* Business-to-Business* Sport Marketing* Paralegal Studies Graduates continually pass the national exam pass rate by 30 40% Professional Sales NEW program! Sales occupations have higher than average salaries Sport Management* Internship required; program focuses on the business of sports Post Baccalaureate Certificates*** Forensic Accounting* Global Project Management* Human Resource Management* Paralegal Studies Professional Selling Risk Management and Insurance* Sustainable Business Development Master s Programs Executive Master of Business Administration One of only three EMBA programs in Michigan open to all students Master of Business Administration Accounting* Finance* Health Care Management* Human Resource Management* Marketing* Strategic Management* Master of Management* More qualitative; places emphasis on the people aspect of management BBA/MBA Dual Programs Honors Professional Accountancy 100% of graduates employed by graduation** Professional Accountancy* Takes a year or more off separate traditional programs Strategic Management* One of only a few programs of its kind that offers dual degrees in the same discipline Post-Graduate Certificates*** Accounting* Finance* Health Care Management* Human Resource Management* Marketing* Strategic Management* DU offers the latest programs in technology including network security, gaming and mobile development. Technology degrees can lead to high average salaries and high job demand! Associate Programs Computer Information Systems* Networking Technology Bachelor s Programs Computer Information Systems Learn web and mobile development Programming* Web and Mobile Development Computer Science DU was named by U.S. News as a pioneer in biometrics Biometrics Gaming and Simulation College of Health Professions Diploma*** Practical Nursing Offers superior preparation compared to non university programs Associate Programs Health Information Technology* Graduates pass national certification exams at higher than national average Medical Assisting Employer satisfaction with DU graduates is 100% Phlebotomy Database Systems and Programming Fast growing career with national average salary of $77,000 Digital Forensics Fast track to high compensation careers in Computer Security fields Information Assurance One of only five programs of its kind in MI Network Management and Design 90% of graduates employed within six months** Advanced Cisco Networking Server Administration Network Security DU won First Place at Michigan CCDC competition in 2013 Bachelor s Programs Nursing Completion* Flexible course delivery for the working adult Medical Case Management* The only program of its kind in MI Nursing Pre-Licensure Graduates are highly sought after by employers Health Information Management* National leader in HIM graduates Health Services Administration* 95% of graduates report job placements in the field Medical Case Management* The only program of its kind in MI Technology Project Management 100% of graduates reported a higher salary after graduation Accounting Information Systems* Computer Information Systems* Focused Technical* Information Security* Networking Post Baccalaureate Certificate*** Global Project Management* Master s Programs Master of Science in Information Assurance* Offers preferred candidacy for government career opportunities Master of Science in Technology Management* Post-Baccalaureate Certificate*** Medical Case Management* The only program of its kind in MI Master s Programs Master of Science in Health Informatics and Information Management* The only program of its kind in MI that prepares leaders in HIM field Master of Science in Nursing Online 20% tuition discount for Michigan Hospital Association employees Master of Science in Occupational Therapy NEW program! One of only eight master s entry-level OT programs in MI College of Arts & Sciences Bachelor s Program Social Work (Partnership Program with Kuyper College, Grand Rapids) Receive two bachelor s degrees upon completion Master s Program Data Analytics* The only online program of its kind in MI open to a general audience; high average salaries and high job demand *Available Online **As reported by survey ***For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program and other important information, please visit our website at davenport.edu/gainful-employment

8 What s Next? See 4 Yourself! Plan a Visit to DU Bring your family and friends. We have campus tours at convenient times. We d love to show you around, including: Student Center Residence hall rooms And free lunch! Tech-savvy classrooms Sign Up Now! davenport.edu/visit 1. Apply! davenport.edu/apply 2. Send us some information. We ll need your transcripts and your ACT or SAT scores. 3. Get where the world is going. Check us out. davenport.edu/4u Call us! Battle Creek Flint Grand Rapids Main Campus Holland Kalamazoo Lansing Livonia Midland Saginaw Traverse City Warren