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The College

Roberts Wesleyan College (RWC) is characterized by its mission: scholarship, spiritual formation, and service. RWC was founded in 1866 as the first Free Methodist academic institution in North America. Since then, the institution has continually adapted its programs to meet the current academic, professional, and personal needs of its students. The integration of broad-based intellectual thought with the Judeo-Christian heritage is and always has been the motivation for Roberts Wesleyans existence. The College fosters wholesome principles by setting standards for student life, requiring regular chapel attendance, and maintaining a perspective rich in values within the classroom.

The current enrollment is 1,871: 1,346 women and 525 men. Although students come primarily from New York State, twenty-one other states and twenty-two other countries are represented. The majority of students are between 18 and 25 years of age, but there is a growing population of married and older students. The traditional undergraduate population is primarily residential, with approximately 70 percent of students living on campus.

RWC offers a broad selection of student activities. Student leaders, in cooperation with the Assistant Dean for Student Programming, plan a calendar of numerous events each year, including social, cultural, and religious programs. The Colleges suburban Rochester location also allows students to take advantage of cultural and academic opportunities within the community. The Colleges intramural program complements the intercollegiate sports program. There are six varsity sports for men: basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, tennis, and track and field; there are seven varsity sports for women: basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. Students may take advantage of the Voller Athletic Center, which includes a pool, four basketball courts, an indoor track, racquetball courts, a weight room, saunas, a student center, BTs Caf, and a bookstore. The Career Services Office provides numerous services for students. Other College services available to students include academic advisement, counseling, and assistance from the Learning Center.

The College is a member of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, the Association of Colleges and Universities of the State of New York, Rochester Area Colleges, the Association of Free Methodist Educational Institutions, the Council of Independent Colleges and Universities, and the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities. The programs in accounting, art, business, education, management, marketing, music, nursing, and social work are professionally accredited. The Art Department is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. The Music Department is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music. The Division of Nursing is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. The Division of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The Division of Business and Management is accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education. The Division of Teacher Education is accredited by New York State Regents Accreditation of Teacher Education.

In addition to its undergraduate programs, Roberts Wesleyan offers the Master of Arts in Counseling in Ministry, Master of Education, Master of Music in Education, Master of Science in Health Administration, Master of Science in Nursing Administration, Master of Science in Nursing Education, Master of Science in School Counseling, Master of Science in School Psychology, Master of Science in Strategic Leadership, Master of Science in Strategic Marketing, and Master of Social Work degree programs. Northeastern Seminary at Roberts Wesleyan College offers the Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Theological Studies, Master of Divinity/Master of Social Work, and Doctor of Ministry degree programs.

Location

Roberts Wesleyan College is located 8 miles southwest of Rochester, New York, in the suburb of North Chili. Rochester, with a metropolitan-area population of more than 1 million, is a thriving cultural and corporate area. Eastman School of Music, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, and several of Americas leading corporations, such as Eastman Kodak, Xerox, Paychex, Bausch & Lomb, and PAETEC make their home there.

The College continues to develop a strong relationship with the community, and the resulting internships and opportunities for practical work are particularly advantageous for Roberts Wesleyan students. Current students and graduates enjoy the extensive employment opportunities that result from Rochesters healthy economy. Lake Ontario, Niagara Falls, Watkins Glen, Letchworth Park, and the Finger Lakes are all nearby.

Majors and Degrees

Baccalaureate degrees are offered in accounting and information management, adolescence education (biology, chemistry, English, mathematics, physics, social studies, and Spanish), art, art education, artgraphic design, biblical studies, biochemistry, biology, business administration, chemistry, childhood education and special education (elementary education), communication, comprehensive science, comprehensive social studies, computer science, contemporary ministries, criminal justice, early childhood education and special education, economic crime investigation, elementary education (see childhood education), English, fine artsart, fine artsmusic, forensic science, health administration, history, humanities, information systems management, management, marketing, mathematics, middle childhood education and special education, music, music education, music performance (instrument, piano, and voice), nursing, organizational management, physics, psychology, public safety administration, religion/philosophy, religious studies, secondary education (see adolescence education), social work, Spanish, time-based media, and visual art education.

A 3-2 program in engineering is offered in cooperation with Clarkson University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). The program leads to a B.S. in mathematics, chemistry, or physics from RWC and a B.S. in engineering from Clarkson, Rensselaer, or RIT. A B.S./M.S. program is also available with RIT.

Secondary (grades 512) teaching certification may be earned in biology, chemistry, English, mathematics, physics, social studies, and Spanish. Preprofessional programs include dentistry, law, medicine, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine.

Academic Programs

RWC endeavors to involve each student in learning experiences that promote commitment to Christian stewardship and service to society. Approximately 45 semester hours of core courses are required of each baccalaureate degree candidate. These liberal arts survey courses introduce four main fields of knowledge: biological science, physical science, and mathematics; history and the behavioral sciences; language, literature, and the fine arts; and biblical studies and philosophy. A minimum of 124 semester hours is required for graduation with a baccalaureate degree, including a minimum of 30 to 81 semester hours within the students major discipline.

Many academic programs at Roberts Wesleyan include internships or practical work experiences. Independent study and cross-cultural study opportunities are also available. Students may receive credit through the Advanced Placement Program, the International Baccalaureate Program, or the College-Level Examination Program. The Learning Center provides assistance for students possessing exceptional skills or a deficiency in any area.

The College calendar consists of two 15-week semesters scheduled from September to December and from January to May. Three sessions are held in the summer.

Off-Campus Programs

Various off-campus opportunities exist for which credit is awarded. These include the Appalachian Semester in Kentucky, Focus on the Family Institute in Colorado, Spanish language studies at the University of Murcia in Spain, EDUVenture in Irian Jaya, and a semester or full year of study at Richmond College in London, England. Under the direction of an RWC professor, students may also participate in a short-term exchange study program with Osaka Christian College and Seminary in Osaka, Japan. Opportunities for off-campus experiences also exist for Roberts Wesleyan students through the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities. These include the American Studies Program, Australia Studies Centre, China Studies Program, Contemporary Music Center, Latin American Studies Program, LosAngeles Film Studies Center, Middle East Studies Program, Programmes in Oxford, Russian Studies Program, Uganda Studies Program, and Washington Journalism Center. The January Experience Program offers transcultural and enrichment courses in this country or abroad. In addition, through RWCs membership in the Rochester Area Colleges consortium, RWC students may cross-register to take courses at any of the other member institutions.

Academic Facilities

The new 43,000-square-foot B. Thomas Golisano Library is a LEEDS-certified building, with a geothermal heating and cooling system. The Golisano Library includes a 24-hour computer lab and study caf, two smart classrooms for bibliographic instruction (including forty computer stations), two fireplaces for comfortable study areas, 375 student stations, and a graduate study room. The library holds 132,000 volumes (with room for 300,000), 1,100 periodicals, more than 100 online databases (most with full text, including JSTOR), Internet access, and 171,000 microforms, recordings, and filmstrips. Also included in the library are the Learning Center, the Historical Center, and Archives. Through its participation in the Rochester Regional Research Library Council, the library provides access to extensive interlibrary loan resources.

Well-equipped science laboratories, a lecture auditorium, and computer laboratories connected to the campus network are included in the Merlin G. Smith Science Center. Other facilities are the newly renovated music studios, practice rooms, and recital auditorium of Cox Hall; the educational curriculum laboratory in Carpenter Hall; the Cultural Life Center, which houses Shewan Recital Hall, Hale Auditorium, and Davison Art Gallery; the Rinker Community Service Center; and the soccer stadium and Mondo track. High-speed Internet connections for each student are available in all residence halls. The academic areas of campus are wireless.

Costs

Tuition for full-time study for the 200708 academic year was $20,564. Costs vary if a students course load is fewer than 12 or more than 18 hours. Additional fees are charged for music and laboratory courses. Room and board costs were $7,774. Miscellaneous fees were $788. Book costs and personal expenses vary, depending on individual needs.

Financial Aid

Roberts Wesleyan College offers a complete financial aid program, consisting of grants, scholarships, loans, and employment. Filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a prerequisite for determining eligibility for most financial aid programs. Sources of aid include Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Federal Perkins Loans, and Federal Stafford Student Loans; New York State Tuition Assistance Program awards; and institutional resources. Numerous on-campus employment opportunities are available. Institutional aid is also available in recognition of academic, athletic, artistic, and musical achievement. More than 94 percent of the student body receives financial aid each year. In 2007 Roberts Wesleyan College was ranked number 3 in the Princeton Reviews Top 10 Best Value Colleges.

Faculty

The primary concern of the faculty at RWC is to provide an educational experience of high-quality. Sixty-four percent of the professors hold the doctoral or terminal degree, and all are well respected within their specific discipline. The 112 full-time and 134 part-time faculty members are committed to Christian higher education and are genuinely interested in each students development. A 11:1 student-faculty ratio allows for much individualized attention, and most professors go well beyond their tasks of teaching and advising to participate in campus activities.

Student Government

All students belong to the Student Association and have the freedom to express their opinions to the staff, faculty, and administration. There are also elected senators and officers, under the direction of the Office of Student Services, who act as liaisons between the student body and the administration in areas concerning academics and student activities.

Admission Requirements

Transfer students must fulfill the same admission requirements as first-time students and must also have transcripts forwarded to the College from all the institutions they have attended. Credit is usually accepted for any course in which a grade of C or above has been earned if the course parallels a course given at RWC.

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