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“At Cazenovia, you will find the best of everything an undergraduate college has to offer. Students become part of an intellectual journey, one in which the Cazenovia College experience takes them farther than they ever dreamed of going.”

Cazenovia, NY

http://www.cazenovia.edu/ - admissions@cazenovia.edu

INTRODUCTION:

Embracing student success as its primary mission, Cazenovia College is a diverse yet close-knit residential community that fosters intellectual, social, and ethical growth. Our experiential and co-curricular learning opportunities and dedicated team of faculty and staff provide for an individualized educational experience that balances academic and student life.

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ENGAGED STUDENTS

Cazenovia College students actively prepare to become educated, involved, and productive citizens and leaders in the global community. A unique combination of traditional liberal arts and professionally oriented programs with experiential learning, small classes and low faculty-to-student ratios provide an exceptional learning environment that fosters discussion and active engagement in the learning process.

 Cazenovia’s First Year Program helps students successfully transition from high school to college by fully integrating First Year students into the academic community. Hallmarks of our First Year Program include First Year Seminars that engage students through intensive small-group study on a topic of special interest to them, and Living Learning Communities where students study, play, live and learn within a supported community of students with common interests.

 Experiential learning opportunities are part of the curriculum at Cazenovia College. Successful completion of an internship is a graduation requirement for most Cazenovia College majors. Last year, 98% of all graduating seniors completed at least one internship as part of their Cazenovia College education.

 Recent internship sites include USA Today, Seventeen Magazine, Lockheed-Martin, Morgan Stanley, Bloomingdale’s, New York State Police, Northrop Grumman, the Office of U.S. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, Saratoga Race Track, John Madden Sales, Inc., Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Washington Internship Institute, and Disney.

 Students are encouraged to experience the world by taking advantage of the College’s collaborative relationship with Canterbury Christ Church University in the United Kingdom. Cazenovia’s Study Abroad Program affords students the opportunity to live in England and attend Canterbury Christ Church University where students live and study with their British counterparts and students from many other nations.

 Student-driven research is standard at Cazenovia College. Each major requires a Senior Capstone course, in which students design and conduct a research project on a topic of interest to them. The Senior Capstone is a culmination of students’ work both within the major and the general education program.

 Cazenovia College students are dedicated to serving the campus and greater community. A sampling of local and national projects include participating in the Adopt a Highway Program; organizing a Haiti relief program; rebuilding houses in New Orleans on multiple post-Katrina relief efforts; trail building and conservation work at several state parks in the Southern United States; and numerous Habitat for Humanity endeavors.

GREAT TEACHING

Teaching at Cazenovia College is about providing an exceptional undergraduate baccalaureate experience while imparting life-long skills for success. An environment that fosters discussion and promotes bonding with faculty is the hallmark of a Cazenovia College education.

 With an average class size of only 16 and a student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1, professors really get to know students and know them by name. 94% of alumni surveyed within the last 5 years say that their interaction with faculty members contributed to an overall successful college experience.

 Faculty members are professionals in their fields who work to engage students to the fullest. 80% of full-time faculty members have a doctorate or terminal degree. At Cazenovia, professors care about helping students learn to think for themselves.

 Cazenovia professors often expand their courses by taking learning outside of the classroom. Interior Design students recently worked with community members and the local McDonald’s to design a new modern McDonald’s restaurant. The Fashion Studies Department sponsors the annual professional caliber juried Fashion Show. The show features Senior Collections and an illustration display, allowing students to showcase their designs, participate in the planning, promotion and production of the show.

 Opportunities for students to collaborate with faculty on research and scholarly works evidence faculty commitment to teaching. Students in one of Dr. John Robert Greene’s United States History classes were given the opportunity to write profiles on major world figures during the George H.W. Bush administration to be included in the book, “Presidential Profiles: The George H.W. Bush Years.”

 The Center for Teaching and Learning is a unique facility staffed with both professional educators and students who provide service to all students who need extra help in their college work. Assistance developing writing, reading, mathematics, and study skills are available at The Center for Teaching and Learning. One-on-one and small-group tutoring is available at the Center.

VIBRANT COMMUNITIES

Cazenovia is a close-knit residential learning community where campus life offers a wide array of intellectual and recreational opportunities – events, sports teams, clubs and organizations, community service and cultural events ensuring there is always something to do.

The historic lakeside Village of Cazenovia founded in 1793 is home to Cazenovia College. The Village is a friendly community filled with historic sites, art galleries, quaint shops, businesses and restaurants – all within walking distance of the campus. The City of Syracuse is just a 30-minute drive from the College.

 More than 90% of all full-time students live on-campus facilitating student interaction and a lively residential learning community. Campus living environments include traditional residence halls, suites, living-learning communities, and apartments.

 Collaboration between academic programs and Student Development link classroom and experiential learning.

 Students in a Contemporary Ethnic Families class collaborated with local charities to help two Burmese families from a refugee camp in Thailand learn American customs, language and culture. Students underwent training that certified them to work with refugees, and made them eligible for other volunteer opportunities.

 The College hosts a number of lectures and conferences designed to facilitate and complement student learning. One example is the Reisman Lecture Series, which features thoughtful discourse on topics surrounding contemporary societal issues by authors and scholars, leading public figures and experts from business and the professions. The inaugural Reisman Lecture featured Pulitzer Prize-Winning journalists from the St. Petersburg Times, Lane DeGregory and Melissa Lyttle.

 54 student organizations and clubs at Cazenovia provide a diverse range of student activities. Co-curricular & Leadership Development Programs help students discover and tap into their interests and passions.

 30% of Cazenovia College students are student-athletes. The College competes in NCAA Division III sports and offers a wide range of intramural and club sports, providing student-athletes more opportunities than ever to compete in the sports they love.

 There is plenty to do in the area surrounding Cazenovia. The Finger Lakes Region lies just west of Cazenovia; the foothills of the Adirondacks rise just an hour north; and to the south the rolling hills of Central New York’s farm country are home to several ski resorts and state recreation areas.

SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES

Cazenovia College’s innovative combination of liberal and professional education provides excellent preparation for real-world success. Cazenovia graduates possess the high-level abilities - analytical, communicative, practical, and ethical - required for active, responsible participation in both public and private life.

 Connecting theory with insights gained from practice, Cazenovia College alumni are able to solve concrete problems in the world around them. With skills that are transferable from discipline to discipline, career to career, and one environment to another, Cazenovia College graduates possess the abilities to work in their chosen fields as well as fields not yet imagined.

 Cazenovia College graduates successfully find employment in their field of study and gain entrance to graduate schools. One-third of Cazenovia graduates attend graduate school within five years of graduation. More than 95% of graduates are employed or pursuing graduate degrees within a year of graduation.

 Career Services provides resources and counseling to assist students in choosing a career path, planning and preparing for internships, preparing for the professional work force, and graduate school planning. Students are encouraged to begin a relationship with Career Services as a first year student and continue through graduation and beyond. Cazenovia College is committed to helping students and alumni succeed at every stage of professional development. The Career Services Office fosters meaningful partnerships with employers to support the career and life development of students and alumni.

 Distinguished Cazenovia College alumni include Dr. Azam Niroomand-Rad, retired professor and director of clinical physics, Georgetown University Medical Center, and recipient of the International Organization for Medical Physics’ Marie Sklodowska-Curie Award in 2009; Melissa Klish Dino, a nine-time Emmy award winning producer for Sesame Street; Nathaniel Bull, an Emmy Award winner for a 60-second PBS advertisement; Honorable Catherine Bartlett, judge of the New York State Court of Claims; Eric Brown, vice president and partner, Morgan Stanley’s Global Wealth Management Group; Kim Faris Weimer, member of the Radio/Television Hall of Fame of Ohio, and Dayton (Ohio) Broadcasters Hall of Fame; Michael Flannery, president and owner, Redwood Partners, Ltd. – an international executive search and venture capital firm; Tekla Dennison Miller, author, former prison warden and first female probation officer in the Michigan Circuit Court; and Major Dorion Germany, attorney, U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps.

FAST FACTS

Mission: “Founded in 1824, Cazenovia College is an independent, coeducational college offering baccalaureate programs in the liberal arts and professional studies. Embracing student success as its primary mission, the College comprises a diverse yet close-knit residential community that fosters intellectual, social, and ethical growth. Our experiential and co-curricular learning opportunities and dedicated team of faculty and staff provide for an individualized educational experience that balances academic and student life. Graduates of Cazenovia College possess the knowledge and skills necessary to become informed and successful participants in the global community.”

Student Profile: 1,073 undergraduates; 73% female and 27% male; 21 states and 3 countries represented; 9% minority

Faculty Profile: 55 full–time and 95 part-time faculty; 80% of full-time faculty have a terminal degree; average class size is 16; and student-faculty ratio: 12 to 1.

Residential Profile: Highly residential: More than 90% live on-campus

Location: Cazenovia College is located in the heart of the Village of Cazenovia, on the shores of Cazenovia Lake in Central New York. Founded in 1793, the Village is home to shops and restaurants and two historic inns. The College is a 30-minute drive from Syracuse, N.Y.

Web site: http://www.cazenovia.edu

Athletics: Member NCAA Division III and North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC). Women’s Teams: Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, and Volleyball. Men’s Teams: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer and Swimming. Intercollegiate teams include: Cheerleading Team, Equestrian Riding Teams (IHSA & IDA), and Men’s Crew Team. The College also has full range of intramural sports.

Academic Programs: Programs of Study: Accounting, Business, Communication Studies, Criminal Justice and Homeland Security Studies, Early Childhood Teacher Education, Inclusive Elementary Education, English, Environmental Studies, Equine Management, Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Human Services, Interior Design, International Studies, Liberal Studies, Photography, Psychology, Social Science, Sport Management, Studio Art, Visual Communications.

Costs and Aid – Cazenovia College: Comprehensive tuition and fees for 2010-11: $25,482.00 Comprehensive room and board for 2010-11: $10,824.00

Over 90% of Cazenovia College students receive some form of financial aid: In 2009-10 93% of full-time students received financial aid.

Cazenovia College has 5 Academic Achievement Awards, 90 Endowed Scholarships and 4 additional named scholarships.

Student Life: The College currently has 54 student-run clubs and organizations. Co-curricular & Leadership Development Programs are dedicated to supporting the mission of Cazenovia College by providing services and programs to maximize students’ co-curricular educational opportunities.

Activity/Club/Organization Types: Academic honors, activism, music, arts, health and fitness, hobbies, media –newspaper/radio/yearbook, minority/ethnic, performance (theater/dance), outdoors/environmental, professional interests/academic subjects, politics, religious/spiritual, service, student events/campus programming, and student government.

Endowment: $22 Million

More Distinctions: Consistently named one of America’s Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report.

ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID

Choosing the right college is one of life’s most important decisions. A personal interview and campus visit are the best ways to learn about Cazenovia College and gain the first-hand knowledge necessary to make the best college decision. Visiting provides an opportunity to tour campus facilities, meet with an Admissions/Financial Aid Counselor and talk with students, faculty and staff. To arrange for a campus visit and interview, contact the Admissions Office by calling 1.800.654.3210 or 315.655.7208 or e-mail the Admissions Office at admission@cazenovia.edu.

Application Requirements: Completed application Official high school transcript Writing sample Teacher/Faculty Recommendation Application Fee of $30 (waived if application completed online) Official ACT or SAT test scores (recommended) Online application available at: http://welcome.cazenovia.edu/

Cazenovia accepts the Common Application, and students can apply online via the Cazenovia website or the Common Application website.

Admission Application Deadline: Applications should be filed as early as possible in your senior year. Cazenovia has a rolling admission policy (no closing deadline).

Tuition for 2010-2011 Tuition and Fees $25,482.00 Room and Board: $10,824.00

Financial Aid: Financing a college education is both a family and student obligation and financial aid sources exist that can bridge the gap between the amount the family can pay and the cost of attending college. Cazenovia College’s Financial Aid Office is prepared to assist parents, prospective and enrolled students with information concerning sources of financial assistance and application procedures.

More than 90% of students receive some form of financial aid. Both need-based and academic scholarships are available.

Scholarships: Cazenovia College has a comprehensive scholarship program reflecting our belief that outstanding candidates for freshman admission should be rewarded for their academic accomplishments on a basis other than financial need. All freshman applicants to any one of Cazenovia’s Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Professional Studies or Bachelor of Science degree programs are automatically considered for these scholarships on the basis of their high school records. No additional scholarship application materials are required. The Academic Achievement Award program at Cazenovia College offers the following academic scholarships to new freshman students:

Valedictorian Scholarship Who Qualifies: High school or prep school valedictorians who have achieved academic excellence. Value: Full tuition scholarship Renewable: Recipients must maintain a 3.0 or higher cumulative grade point average

Salutatorian Scholarship Who Qualifies: High school or prep school salutatorians who have achieved academic excellence. Value:$23,500 per year for 4 consecutive years Renewable: Recipients must maintain a 3.0 or higher cumulative grade point average

1824 Scholarship Who Qualifies: Selection is based on academic average, rank in class, and test scores. Awarded to students who have exhibited extraordinary academic qualities while in secondary school. Priority is given to students in the top 10% of their secondary school graduating class.{For students in the top 10% of their secondary school graduating class.} Value: $20,000 per year for 4 consecutive years Renewable: Recipients must maintain a 2.9 or higher cumulative grade point average

Founders Scholarship Who Qualifies: Selection is based on academic average, rank in class, and test scores. Awarded to new students who have exhibited superior academic qualities while in secondary school.{For students in the top 25% of their secondary school graduating class.} Value: $18,500 per year for 4 consecutive years Renewable: Recipients must maintain a 2.8 or higher cumulative grade point average

Presidential Leadership Award Who Qualifies: Offered to academically successful students with records of outstanding contributions in school, religious, or community activities as determined by the Dean for Enrollment Management. {For extraordinarily active students in the 1st or 2nd quintiles.} Value: $17,000 per year for 4 consecutive years Renewable: Recipients must maintain a 2.7 or higher cumulative grade point average

CONTACT

Cazenovia College

Office of Admissions

3 Sullivan Street

Cazenovia, New York 13035

1.800.654.3210

admissions@cazenovia.edu