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Experience the ThielCommitment
T H I E L C O L L E G E
F O U N D E D 1 8 6 6 • G R E E N V I L L E , P A
W W W . T H I E L . E D U
13:1You visit a large university where you’re part of a big tour, so you don’t ask many
questions. At Thiel, during your personal tour, you ask the student guide about how
she really likes Thiel. She loves it. She says the low student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1
means that she receives a ton of individual attention. She’s an athlete and just
landed a role in a play and has time to study. You make a quick mental list of pros
and cons. It’s clear: Thiel is the place for you.
T H I E L I S O P P O R T U N I T Y K N O C K I N G A T Y O U R F R O N T D O O R
P A G E
INTRODUCTION1
P A G E S
THE THIEL COMMITMENT2-7
P A G E S
ABOUT THIEL 8-9
P A G E S
COMMUNITY10-11
P A G E S
FACULTY & STAFF12-13
P A G E S
ACADEMICS14-17
P A G E S
STUDENT LIFE18-19
P A G E S
ATHLETICS20-21
P A G E S
LEADERSHIP22-23
P A G E S
OUTCOMES24-25
P A G E S
FINANCIAL AID26-27
P A G E S
VISIT THIEL28-31
P A G E O N E W W W . T H I E L . E D U•
Imagine attending a college that challenges you to become the very best you can be
professionally and personally. Imagine making lifelong friendships and developing
professional networks with helpful mentors and motivated peers. When you choose Thiel,
your educational investment will return value for your lifetime! Just ask anyone you meet on
campus; we are passionate about helping our students succeed. • Located in the picturesque
town of Greenville, Pennsylvania, Thiel College offers a multidisciplinary grounding in the
liberal arts with a comprehensive, integrated knowledge base for your chosen profession.
You’ll experience theoretical learning, practical and hands-on assignments, service learning
activities, and internships – for the finest career preparation you can imagine. A wide variety
of co-curricular activities will help you develop leadership skills you didn’t know you had.
Thiel has the vision, excitement and enthusiasm to help you transform your life – for a lifetime!
I feel such a responsibility to help shape
the lives of our students. Things are really
moving forward at Thiel. With our healthy
mix of experienced and newer faculty, we
have so much to offer our students.
TROY VANAKEN, Ph.D.PRESIDENT, THIEL COLLEGE
Thiel Collegeisfor Life
Your future is today and the
possibilities are infinite.
All private colleges tout smaller classes, personal attentionand great job placement rates. But there’s something differentabout Thiel College that makes us one of the best choices:Our single-minded purpose is to help you succeed.
P A G E F O U R T H E T H I E L C O M M I T M E N T•
We want you to know exactly what you’re getting into when you attend Thiel College.
That’s why we’ve articulated what distinguishes Thiel from other schools in what we call
“The Thiel Commitment.” When you commit to Thiel, we commit to you…for life!
AN EDUCATION WITH BREADTH AND DEPTH All of our academic programs can be
completed in four years. They provide a strong foundation that prepares you for a career, a
core of liberal arts classes that stretch your mind and elective courses that allow you to
individualize your education.
HELP FOR UNDECIDED MAJORS Take a Career Discernment Seminar after you’re
admitted, before classes begin. In the fall, choose an exploratory program in a discipline like
history or biology without locking yourself into a specific field of study.
EXTENSIVE CAREER GUIDANCE — FOR LIFE Whether you need help in career decision-
making, internship planning, job-hunting or networking, get help before, during and any time
after graduation from Thiel.
L E T U S S E R V E Y O U
Experience the ThielCommitment
P A G E F I V E 8 0 0 . 2 4 8 . 4 4 3 5•
AFFORDABILITY Thiel is one of the least expensive private colleges in western Pennsylvania.
With our competitive scholarships and financial aid, we are often less expensive than regional
public schools.
WAYS TO SHOWCASE SKILLS With our co-curricular transcript and e-Portfolio system,
you can demonstrate in a tangible way to future employers and professional schools what
you’ve learned and accomplished.
NINTH–SEMESTER TUITION WAIVER Sometimes students need an additional semester to
finish their degrees because of “extras” like internships, service learning and study abroad
experiences. If so, for qualifying students, tuition is “on us” the ninth semester. On the other
hand, some of our students are able to graduate in 3.5 years and save a semester’s tuition!
POST–GRADUATE PERKS Our graduates can take additional classes with a 60 percent
tuition discount in existing classes with available seats. And don’t forget that networking with
thousands of Thiel alums will yield amazing advantages in your profession!
I talked to my high school guidance
counselor. She told me about a guy from
my high school who went to Thiel, so I
decided to check it out. I liked the feel of
the campus. I’m so glad I found Thiel.
EVAN DITTY ’12 HISTORYTITUSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
P A G E S I X T H E T H I E L C O M M I T M E N T•
You’ll know what itmeans to belong.
P A G E S E V E N W W W . T H I E L . E D U•
21stIn 2009, the College launched the ongoing “Imagining Thiel” initiative that
involves the student body, faculty, and staff in discussions about positioning
Thiel for greatness in the 21st century. Recent developments because of this
dialogue include five new varsity sports, a new Theology and Youth Ministry
major, and a marching band. Watch for other new and exciting programs to
be announced soon.
L E T T H I E L H E L P S H A P E T H E P E R S O N Y O U W I L L B E C O M E
In your history class, your professor
invites you to go to Pittsburgh for
a world history conference. The
next year you make a presentation
at the national conference in
Louisville, Kentucky. Talk about
total immersion!
Thiel is a place to think outside the
box. Because it’s a liberal arts college,
I have had time to see if what I
thought I wanted to study is really
what I want to pursue. I’m being
guided in the right direction.
AUDREY RATTAY ’13 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONAPOLLO, PENNSYLVANIA
P A G E E I G H T A B O U T T H I E L•
Our students can see the
world – and make a
difference in it – through
Thiel. Take a life-changing
trip to Mexico. Assist at a
mission for deported and
struggling migrant workers
or build a shelter for families
living in poverty.
1,100About 1,100 students attend Thiel College. 46% are female and 54% are male.
58% of our students are from Pennsylvania; 36% are from other states; 6% are
international students; and 10% are minority students.
EVERYTHING YOU WANT IN A COLLEGE –
AND MORE Picture a tree-lined campus with
historic renovated buildings, small classes,
caring faculty (not teaching assistants), 50 clubs
and organizations, and 24 varsity athletic teams.
Thiel offers you the full college experience.
With a robust event schedule of concerts, guest
speakers, Greek Olympics, and Hot Tubs in the
Quad, you’ll hardly want to leave campus. And
Greenville, a small town with a big heart in the
middle of Western Pennsylvania’s hill country,
is the perfect setting for four of the most
exciting years of your life!
P A G E N I N E 8 0 0 . 2 4 8 . 4 4 3 5•
Get the full collegeExperience
90minWe’re 90 minutes from
Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Erie.
Talk about a golden triangle of
opportunity! We’re close
enough for big-city attractions
and internships, but far enough
to be free of distractions.
F I N D Y O U R P L A C E
We offer more than 60 majors
and areas of study like
Culinary/Business Administration,
Media Communication and
E-Commerce. More than 120
professors teach in 19 academic
departments.
P A G E T E N C O M M U N I T Y•
Be Part ofa realCommunity
RURAL SETTING, URBAN CONNECTIONS
Thiel is located on 135 beautifully landscaped
acres nestled near the center of Greenville.
Our students travel for internships and
entertainment to nearby cities like Pittsburgh,
Cleveland, Philadelphia, New York and
Washington, D.C.
OLD AND NEW Students love to walk
through the halls of the historic Greenville
Hall, which houses offices and classrooms,
was built in 1873 and was completely restored
in 1991. Our newest facility is the William A.
Robinson Theater, built in 2007, which
provides flexible spaces for the teaching and
performance of theatre arts.
24/7
Eat, relax, and meet your
friends at the Howard Miller
Student Center. This hub has a
comfortable 24-hour lounge,
wireless Internet, a dining hall
and a restaurant, The Bistro
Café, is open until midnight!
P A G E E L E V E N W W W . T H I E L . E D U•
88%More than 88% of Thiel students live on campus. You’ll get to know your hall
mates well. You’ll have dinner with them, practice intramurals together and form
study groups. Some are in your classes. The more you are around them, the
more you enjoy their company. Okay, got to get going: you’re late for a meeting
– your hall is throwing a fundraiser for an organization called Autism Speaks, so
that an autistic child can have a specially-trained dog.
30Choose from nearly 30 residence halls,
apartments, theme houses and
townhouses for campus living. You’ll
spend a good portion of your time in
the residence hall environment, so we
want to give you choices.
EASY ACCESS The Academic Center is at
the heart of campus. This building houses
many classrooms plus faculty offices and
lecture halls. Adjacent is the Science Center,
which holds five floors of classrooms and
labs, including our new neuroscience labs.
COMFORTABLE SUPPORT The Langenheim
Memorial Library is a favorite place to study
with its nearly renovated, comfortable nooks.
The Library also houses The Learning
Commons, which provides career guidance,
academic support and career preparation.
Y O U R S E C O N D H O M E
Resident Assistants on each floor of the
residence halls are trained to help build a
community that will help students interact
with each other. Become an RA, make
friends and grow in the process.
P A G E T W E L V E F A C U L T Y & S T A F F•
Motivating you to do
Your Best
Two years after graduating from college,
I was back at Thiel teaching, and I loved
it. I continue to love it. When I left, I
didn’t imagine that I’d be here today.
That’s what I try to convey to my
students – their lives are going to take
some unexpected turns. I try to teach
them to be open to opportunities.
DAVID MILLER PROFESSOR OF ECONOMICS AND
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONDIRECTOR OF HALLER ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE,
A BUSINESS INCUBATOR
G R E A T E X P E C T A T I O N S
Freshman year you’re cuddling your
pillow, and your phone rings. It’s your
professor. “Missing this class will pull
your grade down,” he warns. You rush
to class. Two years later this same
professor waits three hours in his office
– 180 minutes – to serve as a job
reference on the phone. For you.
ACADEMIC SYNERGY Much of Thiel’s
curriculum is interdisciplinary. It will stretch
you as an individual and allow for wonderful
collaborations with professors across
disciplines. You’ll study the latest practices,
trends and theories and yet you really are in
the old-fashioned “community of scholars”
atmosphere. The professors enjoy their jobs so
much. Confront the world in an integrated,
holistic way. Get multiple perspectives and see
the relationships among the disciplines. Be part
of a very happy academic community.
P A G E T H I R T E E N 8 0 0 . 2 4 8 . 4 4 3 5•
They know morethan your name.
P A G E F O U R T E E N A C A D E M I C S•
An Education for Your Future
HIGHER THAN HIGH-TECH That’s because Thiel provides each student with a notebook
computer to promote the use of technology in the classroom and throughout campus. All
residence halls are wired with network access and offer free printing and paper. Faculty
utilize SMART classrooms in the Academic Center and Greenville Hall. Take your laptop
anywhere and you will notice an extensive wireless network on campus as well.
HIGHLY PRACTICAL Enjoy the best of a liberal arts education coupled with excellent
career preparation. As part of our Core Curriculum, you’ll take a series of multi-
disciplinary courses that will not only broaden your knowledge base; they’ll help you
develop the critical thinking and communication skills needed in your profession.
10,000Your senior Business Seminar is modeled after a program at Harvard University.
It begins with a formal dinner, where students mix with successful people. The first
speaker looks out at everyone in professional attire and says, “I visit a lot of schools,
and I rarely see people who look so great!” Throughout the semester, a dozen
successful Thiel grads visit to share their inspiring experiences. You realize that as a
graduate of Thiel, you’ll have more than 10,000 alumni friends for networking.
12Earn up to 12 semester credits
by completing internships.
That’s nearly 10 percent of your
total credits! An internship can
sometimes lead to permanent
employment for Thiel graduates.
P A G E F I F T E E N W W W . T H I E L . E D U•
L I F E O F T H E M I N D
For students who qualify, extra
layers of critical thinking and
interdisciplinary investigation are
offered through the Honors
Program. Need help to reach your
academic potential in the form of
tutoring or study groups? The
Learning Commons offers more
than 60 hours of support each week!
We have a different understanding about the
purpose of learning. We hope that our
students get great jobs and even become
wealthy, but education isn’t just for self-
benefit. We study the liberal arts to become
more free and fulfilled. Ultimately, an
education at Thiel is about serving others.
REV. DR. DEREK NELSONASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF RELIGION
HIGHLY EXPERIENTIAL Study neuroscience and benefit from Thiel’s partnership with
FHC Inc., a world leader in the manufacture of medical devices used in neuromodulation.
As a computer science major, help local entrepreneurs with their computer systems.
Environmental science students get first-hand experience with environmental analysis and
mapping with our GIS and GPS equipment.
HIGHLY MOBILE Conservation biology students travel 2,100 miles to biological field
stations in Costa Rica or across the country to Colorado. Political science majors can opt
for a Thiel Semester in Washington. Art majors may elect to study commercial art through
an exchange program with the Art Institute of Pittsburgh.
P A G E S I X T E E N A C A D E M I C S•
Get outside of yourcomfort zone.
P A G E S E V E N T E E N 8 0 0 . 2 4 8 . 4 4 3 5•
1stAn alumnus told you that knowing the artist of a painting on the wall at Microsoft
helped him land a dream job. Now you’re getting ready to graduate. You loved
majoring in Criminal Justice Studies. But you’re equally grateful for the other
classes that zoomed you outside of your intellectual comfort zone. You’re sure that
the required courses that focus on Oral and Written Expression helped you get a
job as a state probation officer after your very first official job interview.
BUILDING BLOCKS. The foundational block is
that of the Core Requirement, sometimes called
general education requirements. These courses
build upon the courses students completed in
high school to strengthen their knowledge
about science, math, social science, the
humanities and literature. Core Requirements
help students understand how all knowledge
relates and how history, philosophy, religion
and literature share common themes and ideas.
M A K E C O N N E C T I O N S A $1 million challenge pledge
is in process for a new center
to house state-of-the-art
communications-related
studios, production rooms,
classrooms and offices.
P A G E E I G H T E E N S T U D E N T L I F E•
40Number of skiers it takes for the
Ski Club to be eligible for group
discounts for the annual spring
trips to Peek N’Peak ski resort,
located in Findley Lake, New York.
Being involved has helped me in time
management. If I have a paper due
on Wednesday and cheerleading
practice on Tuesday, that means I get
the paper finished on Monday.
BRITTANY HILL ’12 MEDIA COMMUNICATIONSBEDFORD, OHIO
T I M E O F Y O U R L I F EGET INVOLVED For starters, there are 28
honorary societies and academic clubs, one
local and three national fraternities and four
national sororities, leadership clubs, a student
government organization, a dramatic troupe,
multi-cultural organizations, marching band,
several choirs and much more. Involved
students are not only happier because they
feel a part of the community; they’re more
successful academically, too!
ParticipateandBe Appreciated
M E M O R I E S M A D E H E R E
The Thiel Choir tours the
eastern U.S. and Canada
during each spring break and
goes internationally every four
years. Get your voice warmed
up and pack your bags – for
the next international tour.
P A G E N I N E T E E N W W W . T H I E L . E D U•
50You keep really busy in a half-dozen of Thiel’s 50 clubs and organizations. You sing in
the Thiel Choir and Chamber Choir. You write for the school newspaper. You’re in a
fraternity. You sing a solo in the new William Robinson Theater in front of a packed
house of students, their families and community members. During the upcoming
spring the choir is headed to Florida to compete, and next year there will be an
overseas trip to Europe. So many memories in the making.
P A G E T W E N T Y A T H L E T I C S•
400You like the fact that Thiel has a national 400-meter dash track & field champion and
athletic programs are on the rise. You’re a Thiel athlete because you understand that
being able to do what you love and get a top-notch education means value added
for the rest of your life. At Thiel, you will reach your full potential on the field and in
the classroom.
UnderstandDedication
TOMCATS RULE! Thiel’s athletic teams include 24 intercollegiate
sports, most at the Division III level of the National Collegiate
Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Presidents’ Athletic Conference
(PAC). A new Shooting Club is on the scene, and our facilities include
a new baseball and softball facility, a football and soccer stadium that
hosts 1,400 and a gym that seats 1,500. Our Fitness Center has plenty
of cardio machines and free weights, and an inflatable dome over the
football field offers extra recreation/practice space in the winter.
the meaning of
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A V I C T O R Y I S S O M U C H M O R E T H A N A W I N
You’ll have the opportunity to
participate and get significant
playing time your freshman year.
With each major team victory,
student athletes ring the victory bell
to let everyone on campus know
that the team has just done
something to brag about!
69Student-athletes
were recently named
to PAC academic
honor rolls.
Initially, I wasn’t going to wrestle in
college, but after talking to the
coach, I realized I wanted to stay
active. I ran cross-country here, too,
which was a whole new experience.
Being an athlete all four years took
dedication and the ability to push
through obstacles. Along the way I
developed mental endurance and
confidence in myself.
DEVIN TODD ’10 PHYSICS AND MATHKISSIMMEE, FLORIDA
P A G E T W E N T Y - T W O L E A D E R S H I P•
Greek life is vibrant at Thiel.
And it's more than parties
and social events. You'll be
able to develop leadership
skills through community
service projects like the
annual Seesaw-a-thon that
raises thousands of dollars
each year for local children
battling cancer.
110You talk with a Thiel student who participated in Semester at Sea, a study abroad
program where she lived on a ship, traveling the world and visiting ports like Japan,
Vietnam, India, South Africa and Brazil (just to name a few) for 110 days. She studied
sustainability issues and had many unforgettable experiences (like cage diving with
Great White sharks). You can’t wait to put all you’ve learned at Thiel to work on the
global stage too!
STEP UP AND STEP OUT Some classes at
Thiel offer built-in opportunities for service
through local nonprofit and community
organizations. Students in a communications
and a TV production class recently teamed
together to create a documentary video for
two regional shelter programs, to get the word
out about their services. A business
administration class helped a local medical
equipment recycling agency create an
inventory management system. Service to the
community yields practical learning and a
real sense of belonging.
L E A R N T O L E A D
P A G E T W E N T Y - T H R E E W W W . T H I E L . E D U•
Serve from yourStrengths
68%More than 68% of Thiel
classes have 20 or fewer
students. That means you
have opportunities every
day to play leadership roles
in class discussions or on
team projects.
Women Inspiring the Next Generation (WING)
promotes friendship and empowers women
through cultural and community affairs.
Students lead in a variety of clubs and
activities. Service is also promoted locally and
globally. An annual WING Conference is held
for women from local high schools.
After serving in the United States
Marine Corps, I transferred to
Thiel from a local college. Thiel
has provided military and
academic assistance at a level my
previous college could not offer.
JONATHAN PEDERSEN ’12 BIOLOGY (PRE-PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PROGRAM)
BIG LAKE, MINNESOTA
P A G E T W E N T Y - F O U R O U T C O M E S•
Prepare for aBright Future
BE AN ENTREPRENEUR Even while in college, benefit from The Haller Enterprise
Institute, which encourages, promotes and supports entrepreneurship in Thiel students,
regardless of their major! A state grant of $18,000 was recently awarded toward product
development for a computer-based locking device for door locks.
GET ON-THE-JOB EXPERIENCE Internships may begin as early as the second semester
of your freshman year! Intern at St. Paul’s, a Greenville retirement community. Or get out
of town for valuable experience with the Magic Kingdom college internship program in
Orlando. Other recent internships have included: animal care-giver, Pittsburgh Zoo and
Aquarium, and show programming assistant, SpikeTV/MTV, New York.
1stYou decide to be one of the many Thiel students who will be doing internships this
year. Your professors and the Career Services staff help you perfect your resume.
They put you through the paces with mock interviews, videotaping and giving you
feedback. Your professor tells you that a prospective employer tells him,
“I can spot a Thiel student before they even give me their resume by the way they
look and the way they present themselves.” Get used to being first choice!
W I D E O P E N W O R L DDuring my internship at JTM Foods, a
position came open and I was offered the
job. Thiel prepared me well for entering
the workforce.
ALEX EATON ’10 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTINGERIE, PENNSYLVANIA
P A G E T W E N T Y - F I V E 8 0 0 . 2 4 8 . 4 4 3 5•
Make yourdifferencethrough Thiel.
THIEL GRADUATES SUCCEED, PERIOD. John A.
Zawacki, ‘71, President and CEO, the Blair Corporation.
Dr. Frederick Petitt, ‘78, Director of Science,
EPCOT, Walt Disney World.
Dr. Mark Nordenberg, ‘70, Chancellor, University of
Pittsburgh.
Michael Miller, ‘92,
Software Engineer/ Senior Consultant, Microsoft
Corporation.
Dr. Jack M. Wilson,
‘67, President, University of Massachusetts.
Lynn
Jones ’74, Baserunning Coordinator, Atlanta Braves.
Where will you go?
P A G E T W E N T Y - S I X F I N A N C I A L A I D•
H E L P I S A T H A N D
So you’re admitted to Thiel
and you have submitted
your FAFSA. Soon afterward
we will send you an official
financial aid package. It will
list your financial aid in detail
so that you will know how
much it will cost to attend
Thiel. Our first priority is
given to students who
submit forms early!
11,500You’ve applied to Thiel and submitted the FAFSA. You hope you’ll be eligible for a
$11,500 Merit Award plus Thiel assistance, but you know there are other scholarships
and grants available, too. Most importantly, you know that an education that consists
of sitting in large lecture halls at a public school would never compare to the
individual attention you will receive at Thiel College. You’re ready to invest in your
future at Thiel.
WITHIN YOUR REACH Your college education
is an investment. It won’t be free, but it will be
affordable. Each year, 98% of our students
receive financial aid in the form of scholarships,
grants, loans and work study programs.
EASY TO BEGIN To apply for financial aid,
first submit an application for admission
to Thiel College. After January 1, submit
the FAFSA form, available online at
www.FAFSA.ed.gov or from your high school
guidance counselor. Ask for your financial aid
results to be sent to Thiel College. Our code is
003376. Get the process rolling today!
P A G E T W E N T Y - S E V E N W W W . T H I E L . E D U•
Making Youreducation
Affordable
72%
Of the financial aid awarded
by Thiel each year, about
72% is in the form of
college, university, state
and/or federal grants. That
is money that you do not
have to repay.
I paid less than my brothers
who go to state schools. I
loved it at Thiel. If I needed
to talk to a professor about
something, they were
always there.
LIZ SITKO ’10 BUSINESS COMMUNICATION/
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION/INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
HIRAM, OHIO
P A G E T W E N T Y - E I G H T V I S I T T H I E L•
Get the feelof Thiel
WHY VISIT THIEL? Because there’s no
substitute for experience! And experiencing
Thiel College in person is the best way to see
if its just the right “fit” for you. During your
visit you can schedule a personal interview
with an admissions counselor (it’s a great way
for us to get to know more about you), take a
tour (where our Tourcat guides will do more
than just point out buildings, they’ll give you
the student’s-eye view of Thiel), sit in on a
class or meet with a professor, learn more
about athletics and the social scene, discover
how affordable a Thiel education can be and
much more!
20For the 20% of our graduates
who go on to graduate or
professional school each year,
our professors are honored to
write letters of recommendation.
P A G E T W E N T Y - N I N E 8 0 0 . 2 4 8 . 4 4 3 5•
Your tour guide tells you about the special ceremony they had last fall. “It’s called
the Opening Convocation,” she says. “They took a picture of all the first-year
students, and then they all headed up Brother Martin’s Walk.” She points to a
beautiful tree-lined path. “Then they ring a bell for every student in the class, to
symbolize how they’re going to care about them as individuals.” You get a chill,
you’re so impressed. This is the place for you.
80miles toPittsburgh
70miles toErie
295miles toScranton
360miles toPhiladelphia
80miles toCleveland
75miles toAkron
285miles toCharleston
320miles toWashington, D.C.
320miles toBaltimore
160miles toBuffalo
440miles toAlbany
380miles toNew York City
E A S Y A C C E S S F R O M A N Y W H E R E
Call us and schedule a personal tour.
Meet Thiel students, talk to faculty,
have lunch in the Rotunda Bistro, chat
with a coach or a performing arts
director, and get the facts on financial
aid. Get ready to Experience the
Thiel Commitment!
I was waxing my car and I
heard a Thiel ad on the radio.
I said to my parents, ‘Let’s
check this out.’ We came
here and I loved it.
MATTHEW SCHNEIDER ’13 NEUROSCIENCEBUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA
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1. Greenville Hall2. Roth Memorial Hall
Admissions, Academic Records,
Alumni/Annual Fund, College
Advancement, President, Academic Dean
3. Financial Services, HumanResources, Financial Aid
4. Langenheim Memorial Library/The Learning Commons
5. Academic Center6. Rhodehouse Science Building7. Alumni Stadium8. Public Relations Office9. Harter Residence Hall10. DocuCenter11. Hodge Residence Hall
12. Maintenance Building13. East Acres14. Passavant Center15. William A. Robinson Theater16. Sawhill Residence Hall17. Florence West Residence Hall18. Zimmerman Guest House19. Football Offices20. Elson House (College Ave. Apts.)21. David Johnson Memorial Chapel22. Bane Residence Hall23. Stewart Residence Hall24. Hunton Residence Hall25. Davis Square Apartments26. West Campus Townhouses27. Glen Johnson Community Center
28. Ballfields at Tomcat Park29. Brother Martin’s Walk30. Rissell-Beeghly Gymnasia, Bush
Fitness Center31. Howard Miller Student Center
Lower Level Dining Services
First Floor Sawhill Georgian Room,
Conference Rooms, Student Services,
Weyers-Sampson Art Gallery, Post
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Health Services/Counseling, Rotunda
Bistro, Lutheran Heritage Room
Second Floor Public Safety, Special
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Thiel College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religious belief, national origin, ancestry, age or non-job related handicap as those items are defined under applicable law.
Thiel CollegeAt a Glance
fast facts
LOCATION• Thiel College is located on a beautiful 135-acre, tree-
lined campus in Greenville, Pa., a small town in the heartof Western Pennsylvania’s hill country.
• Thiel is only an 80-minute drive from Pittsburgh,Cleveland, Ohio and Erie, Pa.—close enough for readyaccess to “big city” culture, yet distant enough to besafe and free from distractions.
HISTORY• Founded as Thiel Hall in Monaca, Pa., in 1866
as a co-educational institution• Chartered by Pennsylvania in 1870 and moved
to Greenville, Pa., in 1871• Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church
in America
OUR STUDENTS• More than 1,100 students; 46% are female and 54% are
male; 6% are international students.• 58% of Thiel’s students are from Pennsylvania; 36% are
from other states & Puerto Rico; 6% are internationalstudents; and 10% are minority students.
AREAS OF STUDY• More than 60 majors, minors and areas of study• Academic calendar: Semesters: fall and spring; Summer
sessions: May, June, July, Online and Evening• Degrees offered: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science,
Associate of Arts, Associate of Science
ACCREDITATION• Middle States Association of Colleges
and Schools• Pennsylvania Department of Education• American Chemical Society
FACULTY/CLASSES• Student-to-faculty ratio is 13-to-1.• More than 68% of classes have 20 or fewer students.• More than 120 professors in 19 academic departments.
LIVING ON CAMPUS• 88% of students live on campus in nearly 30 residence
halls, apartments, theme houses and townhouses.• Housing is guaranteed for all four years.• Thiel also provides a fitness center, a multisport complex
and seasonal dome, state-of-the-art theater, cafeteriaand bistro dining.
ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES• 24 athletic teams, most at the NCAA Division III level• More than 50 student organizations/activities• 1 local and 3 national fraternities; 4 national sororities• Free Friday/Saturday events every week like Wings N
Sings, professional sports games and day trips to NewYork City, sponsored by Thiel Activities Board (TAB)
• Intramural sports (flag football, softball, basketball andmore); weekly classes include ballroom dancing, Zumbaand yoga
• Diverse events and speakers sponsored by Thiel’smulticultural program; dances, culture shows and foodfairs organized by groups such as The Organization ofBlack Collegiates (OBC) and the Thiel WorldOrganization (TWO)
STUDENT SUPPORT• All incoming students receive a notebook computer as
part of Thiel’s academic computing initiative.• The Learning Commons is a student-centered, one-stop
shop that offers tutoring services, academic and careerguidance, writing and math labs and disability services.
ADMISSIONS POLICY• Thiel will consider a student’s admission application by
examining high school courses, grades and class rank.Recommendations, character and extracurricularactivities are important. Students must take the SAT or ACT.
• A personal interview is a significant part of theadmissions process. Most applicants will meet anadmissions staff member prior to acceptance during acampus visit. A personal interview or testing may berequired as a condition of acceptance in some cases.
SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID• More than 98% of students receive some form of
financial assistance.• For Merit Award consideration of up to $11,500 or one
of five full-tuition Presidential Scholarships, a completeadmissions application should be submitted by January15. For more information about annual deadlines andscholarships, visit www.thiel.edu/financialaid.
ADMISSIONS TIMELINE• Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis, which
means that once all required documentation iscompleted and received, notification of decision will bemade within two weeks.
• Deadline to submit admissions application for priorityconsideration for freshman scholarships is March 1.
• Priority deadline to submit FAFSA is March 1.
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MAJORSAccountingActuarial Studies (BS)Binary Engineering BiologyBiology/ConservationBusiness Administration/AdvertisingBusiness Administration/FinanceBusiness Administration/GeneralBusiness Administration/
Human Resources Business Administration/
ManagementBusiness Administration/MarketingBusiness CommunicationChemistryChemistry/ACS Certification (BS)Commercial ArtCommunication Sciences & Disorders
(BA/BS)Communication Studies Computer ScienceCulinary Arts Criminal Justice Studies Cytotechnology E-Commerce (BS)Early Childhood/Special Education English/Literature English/Writing Environmental Chemistry Environmental Science (BS)Fine ArtForensic AccountingHistoryInternational BusinessManagement Information Systems (BS)MathematicsMedia CommunicationMedical TechnologyNeuroscienceParish EducationPhilosophy Physics (BS)Political SciencePsychologyReligionSociologyTheology & Youth MinistryWeb Development (BS)Undeclared
COOPERATIVE PROGRAMSArt Institute of PittsburghBinary Engineering (3+2 Program)Business Administration
Culinary ProgramCytotechnology (3+1 Program)Forestry and Environmental
ManagementMedical Technology (3+1 Program)Pittsburgh Institute of
Mortuary Science
ASSOCIATE DEGREESAssociate of Arts in Liberal StudiesAssociate of Arts in AccountingAssociate of Arts in Management
Information SystemsAssociate of ScienceAssociate of Science in Web
DevelopmentAssociate of Science in E-Commerce
MINORSAccountingBiology/BehavioralBiology/Food & AgricultureBiology/MedicalBiology/Wildlife BiochemistryBusiness Administration/GeneralChemistryChurch MusicCoaching Communication StudiesComputer ScienceEconomicsEnglishEnvironmental ChemistryFine ArtHistoryIndividualized MinorInternational StudiesLegal StudiesMathMedia CommunicationMusicParish EducationPerforming ArtsPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical SciencePre-Ministry PsychologyReligionSociologyTheatre
PRE-PROFESSIONALCytotechnologyBinary EngineeringEducationMedical TechnologyMortuary SciencePre-DentalPre-LawPre-MedicalPre-MinistryPre-Occupational TherapyPre-OptometryPre-Pharmacy Pre-Physician AssistantPre-Physical TherapyPre-Podiatry
EDUCATION PROGRAMSEarly Childhood/Special EducationSecondary Education Certification• Biology • General Science• Chemistry • Mathematics• Citizenship • Physics• English • Social Studies
This policy of non-discrimination applies in connection with admission to and participation in all programs and activities sponsored by Thiel College and to all employment practices of Thiel College.
ATHLETICSBaseball M
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Dance W
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Golf M W
Indoor Track & Field M W
Lacrosse M W
Outdoor Track & Field M W
Soccer M W
Softball W
Tennis M W
Volleyball M W
Wrestling M
ORGANIZATIONSJust a sample of the many organizations on campus:American Chemical Society (ACS) Beta Beta Beta (biology honorary)Circle KCollege RepublicansEndymion (yearbook)English ClubHabitat for HumanityInterfraternity Council (IFC)Kappa Mu Epsilon (math honorary)Lambda Sigma (sophomore honorary)Les Lauriers (senior honorary)Lutheran Student MovementMen’s LeadershipNational Student Speech
Language Hearing Association(NSSLHA)
Newman SocietyOrganization of Black Collegiates
(OBC)Panhellenic CouncilPhi Alpha Theta (history honorary)Psi Chi (psychology honorary)Psychology ClubSigma Tau Delta (English honorary)Ski ClubStudent Paranormal Informative
Research & Investigation Team(SPIRIT)
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee(SAAC)
TCTV (tv station)The Thielensian (student newspaper)Thiel Christian Fellowship (TCF)Thiel Players Thiel Shooting ClubThiel Soldiers Gospel ChoirThiel Tomcat Marching PrideThiel World Organization (TWO)Tomcats Inspiring HopeWomen Inspiring the Next
Generation (WING)WXTC (Thiel radio)
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