BRYANT UNIVERSITY
SMITHFIELD, RHODE ISLAND
The University
Bryant University is a four-year, private New England university that focuses on helping students build the knowledge and develop the character needed to achieve successas they define it.
Founded in 1863, Bryant offers a student-centered learning environment, state-of-the-art facilities, and academic and cocurricular programming for diverse interests. Bryant has been educating leaders for 142 years, and the University's rigorous academic standards have been recognized and accredited by AACSB InternationalThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Bryant is the university of choice for individuals seeking the best combination of a business and liberal arts education. Academic programs blend the practical with the theoreticala combination essential to developing the character of success. Students learn in small classes with distinguished professors in superb facilities, obtaining an education of the highest academic quality.
Bryant's 2,900 full-time, undergraduate students come from thirty states and twenty-eight countries. Bryant has all the advantages of a small community, with close relationships among students, faculty members, and University administrators. There are abundant opportunities for the exchange of ideas and dialogue between students and faculty members. Students learn how business decisions impact society and about the relationships between business functions and the larger spectrum of human need and well-being.
Students can find a balance of their academic and social pursuits at the Elizabeth and Malcom Chace Athletic and Wellness Center. The Chace Athletic Center, which opened in 2001, features a fully equipped fitness center that rivals the best private fitness clubs. In addition to a six-lane swimming pool, students find an array of circuit training equipment and free weights and a group exercise room for aerobics, karate, yoga, spinning, and other activities. The University has recently updated its athletic fields, built a new stadium, and added more parking.
Bryant's Graduate School offers a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree with concentrations in accounting, computer information systems, e-strategy, finance, general business, management, marketing, and operations management; a Master of Science in Information Systems (M.S.I.S.); a Master of Science in Taxation (M.S.T.); and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (C.A.G.S.).
Bryant's sixty student clubs and organizations benefit many social causes and provide recreational enjoyment and intellectual stimulation. From the Marketing Association to the Global Entrepreneurship Program to the Bryant Jazz Ensemble, Bryant provides activities for many areas of interest. The Student Programming Board organizes cultural and social programs for the Bryant community. The size of Bryant's campus allows easy access to all campus services, and there are many places for students to gather and enjoy music, poetry, and comedy.
Location
The University is situated on 392 acres of beautiful New England countryside. Providence, which is only 15 minutes from Bryant, is a terrific destination for students looking for the attractions of a metropolitan city while enjoying Bryant's suburban lifestyle. Providence offers access to a variety of restaurants, professional sports events, concerts, and a nationally acclaimed repertory theater. Rhode Island's geographic, historic, and cultural attractions include Newport's world-class sailing, jazz festivals, stunning mansions, and panoramic beaches.
Many Fortune 500 corporations and other major companies are located within 10 miles of the Bryant campus. Boston (just 45 minutes) and New York City (only three hours), with all their culture, history, and corporate headquarters, are also easily accessible.
Majors and Degrees
Bryant University offers a Bachelor of Arts in applied psychology; a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with concentrations in accounting, accounting information systems, applied actuarial mathematics, computer information systems, finance, financial services, management, and marketing; a Bachelor of Arts in communication; a Bachelor of Science in information technology; a Bachelor of Science in international business; and a Bachelor of Arts in liberal studies, with concentrations in economics, English and cultural studies, history, and international studies. Students can pursue a minor in one of nineteen business and/or liberal arts disciplines.
Academic Programs
Academic programs focus on the intellectual and professional development of each student, in preparation for leadership positions in a wide range of careers. Career exploration and planning begin as early as the freshman year.
Students must complete a core curriculum that includes business and liberal arts. Graduation requirements in the four-year programs include a minimum of 123 semester hours, and Bryant University operates on a semester plan.
Entering students may receive credit through the Advanced Placement (AP) Program or the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) administered by the College Board. Credit is also awarded for International Baccalaureate (IB) higher-level exams. The Honors Program is an excellent vehicle for highly motivated students to stretch their intellectual limits and experience exciting academic challenges.
Bryant participates in the Army ROTC Program.
Off-Campus Programs
Bryant University offers students many opportunities to expand their learning beyond the classroom. For internships or practicums, students can choose from more than 200 companies such as Walt Disney World; Fidelity Investments; PricewaterhouseCoopers; the New England Patriots; local NBC, CBS, and ABC television network affiliates; and a variety of nonprofit organizations.
The John H. Chafee Center for International Business links Bryant students directly to regional businesses that operate globally. Students can utilize the center's resources for research and reference and gain practical experiences through internships and assistantships.
By studying abroad for a semester, students learn about other countries, their cultures, and how they do business. Bryant students have studied in Eastern and Western Europe, Asia, Japan, Canada, Australia, and many other countries.
Academic Facilities
Bryant's modern campus is anchored by the Unistructure, which houses faculty and administrative offices, classrooms, Janikies Theatre, and dining facilities. The Bryant Center houses the bookstore, meeting places, a dining hall, a food court, and student services such as dry cleaning, copying, and a hair salon. The Koffler Building offers 65 Internet-ready computers, high-speed printers, and scanners, and it houses Bryant's Communication Complex. The brand new Complex includes Bryant's own radio station, WJMF, a state-of-the-art television studio with digital editing technology, and the best production equipment and facilities available.
The George E. Bello Center for Information and Technology is the hub of technological activity on campus, with thousands of wired and wireless data ports. Banks of high-speed computers provide access to numerous reference databases, including Bryant's own International Trade Data Network. The C.V. Starr Financial Markets Center receives real-time news and information. Data is transferred by feeds and interfaces through Reuters 3000, a system used by some of the largest financial organizations in the world. The Center houses the Douglas and Judith Krupp Library, high-technology classrooms, the Grand Hall, team study rooms, and the Bulldog Bytes Caf.
The Douglas and Judith Krupp Library contains more than 150,000 items in a variety of formats from publications to audiovisuals and subscriptions to more than 5,000 journals and newspapers in traditional hard copy or electronic format, making it one of the region's most comprehensive business library collections.
As part of their tuition, all freshmen receive new state-of-the-art IBM laptops that are network-ready and fully loaded with software. Prior to the beginning of junior year, students exchange this laptop for a new model and can purchase the computer upon graduation. Every three years, instructional computers are upgraded or replaced. Students can work on their laptops virtually anywhere on Bryant's wireless campus
Costs
For 200506, the estimated tuition was $24,762, including personal use of an IBM laptop computer for entering freshmen. Estimated residence hall room and board fees are $9,378. Tuition and fees are subject to change. Housing at Bryant is guaranteed for four years; more than 82 percent of students live on campus. There are a variety of housing arrangements to choose from, including the First-Year Complex, suite-style residence halls, and the town-house villages for seniors. There are special fees for summer and winter sessions.
Financial Aid
Bryant has a comprehensive program of merit- and need-based financial aid. More than $46 million in financial aid is processed for Bryant students each year to cover educational expenses. The majority of freshmen receive financial aid through a combination of scholarships, loans, grants, and part-time jobs. Students interested in applying for financial assistance in the form of need-based grants, work-study, and education loans need only file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA can be found online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. The paper version of the FAFSA is available in high school guidance offices or through the Bryant University Financial Aid Office. The FAFSA can be submitted as early as January1; February15 is the deadline. For more information, students should contact the Director of Financial Aid.
Faculty
Bryant professors are always adapting and optimizing their teaching methods in order to help students excel. With class sizes averaging about 28 students, there is a great deal of personal interaction between students and faculty members. Classrooms serve as forums for the presentation of theories and ideas and the enlightened exchange of opinions. Among the faculty members at Bryant are a practicing clinical psychologist, a nationally respected expert in advertising effectiveness and public policy, and the state poet laureate of Rhode Island. Bryant faculty members are also active in original research projects, publishing, consulting, and community service. Eighty-six percent of full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty members have the highest degree in their field.
Student Government
The Student Senate, the student governing body, serves as a channel of communication between students and faculty and administrators.
Admission Requirements
Bryant University seeks students who are motivated learners and have a history of academic achievement. Acceptances are based upon the quality of scholastic achievement shown by the individual applicant. Scores earned on the SAT or on the ACT must be submitted. The Admission Committee considers recommendations from the secondary school guidance office and faculty members concerning character and personal qualifications not shown in the academic record. Interviews, though not required, may be scheduled in advance of a campus visit.
Application and Information
Applications must be submitted to the Office of Admission with a nonrefundable fee of $50. It is the responsibility of the applicant to request that the secondary school guidance office send a copy of the student's school record directly to Bryant and to have SAT or ACT scores sent to the University. International applicants must also submit TOEFL scores and a completed Certification of Finances form. The early decision and early action deadline is November15. The regular application deadline is February15.
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