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The College

A private undergraduate liberal arts institution established in 1856, Newberry College is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. With a mission focused on educating the whole person, Newberry epitomizes the small-college amenities of personal attention, easy rapport between students and faculty members, and a supportive environment for academic, personal, and social development.

Newberry Colleges student body is made up of about 840 men and women from twenty-eight states and twelve foreign countries. About 40percent are women. Seventy percent of the students live in College residence halls; others live off campus or commute from home.

Students participate in a variety of College-sponsored activities, including five national fraternities and four national sororities; eight music-related organizations; three campus publications; musical theater and drama productions; intramural sports; ethnic, political, and religious organizations; honor, service, and leadership societies; the Newberry College Student Government Association (student government); the Newberry College Student Ambassadors; and special interest groups.

The Newberry College Indians maintain a full schedule of NCAA DivisionII intercollegiate athletic competition in mens baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, soccer, tennis, and wrestling and womens basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball as well as competitive cheering.

The Colleges buildings represent a pleasant combination of antebellum and contemporary architecture, including the new East Residence Hall with modern suite-style accommodations. Four buildings around the quadrangle make up the Newberry College Historic District and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Wiles Chapel, which contains the College Theatre, exemplifies modern Gothic architecture with some influence from the Prairie school. The physical education and athletic complex, including the 1,600-seat Eleazer Arena, was completed in 1982. The O.L. Casey Student Center adjoins the swimming pool and the Physical Education Complex, the Casey Meeting Room, and the Presidential Dining Room. The Student Center houses the Physical Education Faculty and Athletic Staff offices.

Location

Listed as one of the best 100 small towns in the United States in which to live and the safest city in South Carolina, Newberry is situated in the gently rolling hills of the South Carolina Piedmont, with average winter temperatures ranging from highs of 56 to 63 degrees. Newberry is home to approximately 10,000 permanent residents. The city was founded in 1794 and is replete with historically significant homes and buildings. It is easily accessible via three exits on Interstate26 and lies at the juncture of U.S.76 and South Carolina34 and 121. Newberrys closest metropolitan neighbor is Columbia, the state capital and its largest city, which is approximately 40miles southeast. The Greenville/Spartanburg metropolitan area is 1hour northwest of Newberry. Other points of interest within easy driving distance are Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand (3hours); Charleston (2hours); Hilton Head (3hours); Charlotte, North Carolina (1hours); the Great Smoky Mountains (2hours); and Atlanta, Georgia (3hours).

Majors and Degrees

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree is offered with a major in one of the following fields: art (graphic design, studio art), church leadership (Christian education, church administration, music ministry, youth ministry), communications (electronic media, journalism, public relations), English, history, music (applied music: instrument, organ, piano, or voice; church music; music theory), political science, psychology, religion and philosophy, sociology, and theater (acting, directing, technical production).

The Bachelor of Music degree is awarded in performance. The Bachelor of Music Education degree is offered in choral or in instrumental music education.

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree is available with a major in biology, business administration, chemistry, chemistry (forensic science concentration), early childhood education, elementary education, mathematics, and physical education (leisure services, sport management, and teacher certification). In partnership with Lexington Medical Center, a nursing program is available leading to the B.S.N. degree.

Minors are offered in art, biology, business administration, chemistry, church leadership, church music, coaching, communications, computer science, creative writing, criminal justice, English, environmental science, history, jazz studies, mathematics, music, philosophy, physics, political science, psychology, religion, sociology, social work, speech, sport management, and theater.

The B.A. or B.S. degree is also given through cooperative dual-degree programs with select institutions, e.g., Charleston School of Law 3+3 dual degree.

Preprofessional programs are offered in seven fields: dentistry, law, medicine, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Newberry offers the Summerland Honors Program, departmental honors programs, and the Values Based Learning Program. Additional curricular offerings (nondegree) are available in accounting, college life, economics, geography, Greek studies, humanities, science, social science, and military science.

Academic Programs

A student must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 126 semester hours of course work with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) to be eligible for a Newberry bachelors degree. A core curriculum of 43 to 50 semester hours is required of all students regardless of their declared major(s) and includes course work in the following disciplines: history and social sciences, humanities/fine arts, natural sciences, English, foreign language, mathematics, religion, speech, physical education, and College Life, a freshman experience course. In addition, students must also fulfill three fine arts and lecture requirements per semester. The Summerland Honors Community program, a four-year interdisciplinary core program, is offered to academically advanced students.

Students may receive Advanced Placement (AP) and college credit by participating in the Advanced Placement Program, the International Baccalaureate (I.B.) Program, or the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP). Students should consult the latest edition of the Newberry College catalog or contact the Office of Admissions for exact requirements.

The College operates on the two-semester calendar, consisting of a fall semester and a spring semester, each lasting sixteen weeks. The fall semester begins in late August and ends in mid-December; the spring semester begins in early January and ends in early May, with a one-week spring break in March. The Colleges summer session consists of two 5-week terms. During the fall and spring semesters, the normal class load ranges from 15 to 19 hours; for the summer session, two courses per term is normal.

Off-Campus Programs

Newberrys international studies program for sophomores and juniors gives qualified students the opportunity to study for a summer, a semester, or a full academic year in selected international colleges and universities as part of Newberrys regular academic program. Although this program is open to students in all majors, some proficiency in the language spoken in the host country is required.

Academic Facilities

Langford Communications Center contains state-of-the-art equipment and resources for the student of radio and television communications. As an Internet node with its own World Wide Web site, the College can extend free in-room Ethernet access for students using the Internet. Another modern building is dedicated to the study of music. Wessels Library contains nearly 100,000 books, sound and video recordings, CD-ROMs, and online electronic resources. Complete facilities for the use of audiovisual materials are provided. The library also subscribes to more than 450 magazines, newspapers, and scholarly journals. The College Archives are also displayed in the library. In addition to Wessels, students may use a smaller library that is housed in the Alumni Music Centers Music Department.

Costs

In 200708, tuition and fees are $19,900 and room and board is $6930. The total cost for a residential student electing a double-occupancy room is $27,821. The College estimates annual personal expenses (including books, supplies, automobile registration, and other costs) to be $4430. Once they are accepted for admission, students are requested to submit a $175 deposit, which is refundable through May1 for fall semester admission and December1 for spring semester admission.

Financial Aid

More than 95 percent of students at Newberry receive some form of financial assistance. Counselors are available to work with students and families to design financial aid packages that make a Newberry education affordable. Assistance is available in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, and campus employment based on need or merit. Newberry College awards many types of scholarships annually, including the prestigious Trustee, Founders, Presidential, Newberry Scholar, and Leader Scholarship awards. Talent-based awards in areas such as music and athletics are also available for men and women. Residents of South Carolina may qualify for a South Carolina Tuition Grant. Communing members of a Lutheran church may receive a scholarship from the Lutheran Scholarship Program. To apply for student aid, students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is available online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Faculty

The student-faculty ratio is 13:1. Classes are small, and the easy interchange of ideas is a constant stimulus to both student and teacher. Seventy-four percent of the full-time faculty members have earned doctorates or terminal degrees. No classes are taught by graduate students.

Student Government

The Newberry College Student Government Association (NCSGA) is composed of students elected to the Newberry Student Senate. Through its committee assignments, it assists in the formulation and implementation of College policies. The NCSGA officers are selected through campuswide elections, and senators and other representatives are elected by the various campus constituencies.

Admission Requirements

In determining the admission status of all applicants to Newberry College, the following factors are taken into consideration: grade point average on academic courses, SAT or ACT scores, high school rank, type of course work pursued, cocurricular activities, and other relevant factors such as part-time employment, community service, and volunteerism. Students whose academic records fall slightly below acceptable standards may be considered for conditional admission into the Foundations Program upon approval of the Director of Admissions.

Admissions decisions are made within two days of receiving academic transcripts and supporting documentation. Acceptance of the applicant is always contingent upon successful completion of course work in progress. Following high school graduation, an additional official final transcript bearing the date of graduation is required.

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