Mount Aloysius College

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School Says - General Information
Mount Aloysius College is a private, comprehensive, Catholic liberal arts college sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and is one of sixteen Mercy Colleges nationwide. As part of the Mercy College curriculum, students are encouraged to evaluate ethical issues and form a sound character consistent with traditional, Judeo-Christian values. Social growth is seen as a vital element of a complete liberal arts education, encompassing the important ability to relate closely to people. Established in 1853, the College today specializes in both undergraduate and graduate education. Since the founding of the College, more than 13,500 students have become proud Mount Aloysius College graduates. The College is committed to providing a small classroom size and a highly structured environment. Mount Aloysius College students come from the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, but many other states are represented on campus, including Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia. Approximately sixty-five percent of the College's students are women. There are approximately 2,000+ students enrolled (unduplicated headcount).

School Says - Student Body
Whether you live on campus or commute from home, and no matter your age, you can fully engage in college life at Mount Aloysius College. Student organizations, leadership opportunities, activities and events, facilities to keep you healthy and fit, great places to hang with friendsÂ…it's all part of the Mount Aloysius lifestyle.

The College recognizes that student activities play a distinctive role in the total campus educational program. There are approximately 100 organized clubs, groups, honor societies, and intramural sports programs, including a newspaper, residence hall associations, student government, cheerleading, dance team, scholarship-funded theater and choir programs, and a student activities planning board. Student activities include many social events, intramural sports programs, NCAA Division III athletic events, comedians, cultural and educational events, campus forums, and lectures by guest speakers.

Mount Aloysius College is a member of NCAA Division III. The following athletic programs are available to both women and men: basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer and tennis. Men's baseball and women's softball and volleyball are also offered. Both intercollegiate and intramural athletes benefit from the Ray S. and Louise S. Walker Athletic Field Complex, which include a softball field, one of the finest soccer fields in the area, and the Calandra-baseball field. The Student Government Association (SGA) represents students on all issues that concern the College. The SGA appoints student representatives to all student-oriented College committees. The College encourages active student participation in the general governance structure and in other matters concerning the development and implementation of policies on residential student life.

School Says - Academics
Whether preparing students for careers upon graduation or for graduate school, Mount Aloysius recognizes the importance of a broad and liberal education. Thus, in addition to receiving solid preparation for a chosen career, every student at the College receives a foundation in the arts, sciences, and humanities through an outstanding core curriculum. Strong emphasis is placed on the specialized courses within each program of study, and many academic programs combine classroom experience with internships and related training at area clinical sites, agencies, and institutions. In addition to its regular academic programs, Mount Aloysius offers independent and directed study with a commitment to service, which is a key ingredient in a Mercy education. The College has an excellent honors program and academic services area. The academic calendar has two traditional semesters and two or three optional summer sessions.

Off-Campus Programs
An important feature of many academic programs is off-campus training. The majority of the College's programs of study require credit-yielding practicums, through which students work and receive training at local and regional hospitals, public and private schools, or health or human service agencies. Students in all health programs participate in required on-the-job training during their time at the College.

School Says - Admissions
Mount Aloysius College reviews files on a rolling admissions basis starting August 1 of the approaching senior year. Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible during their senior year. Nursing, Pre-Nursing and Health Studies applicants are encouraged to apply by January 1 for priority consideration. Health programs fill very quickly.

The College enrolls a freshman class of approximately 350 students, which amounts to a total class of 550 with transfer students. Admission is selective and is based on academic promise, as indicated by a student's secondary school performance and activities, standardized test scores, and special experience and talents. Applicants are required to have, or expect to earn, a diploma from an approved secondary school or a GED diploma. Submission of official transcripts and SAT or ACT scores is required. In addition to the general admission requirements, specific admission requirements exist for the health programs; students should visit the College's Web site (http://www.mtaloy.edu) for further information.

Prospective students are highly encouraged to visit the scenic 220-acre campus. The College is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 5 and on select Saturdays.

To apply for admission to Mount Aloysius College, candidates are encouraged to submit their application and $30 application fee to the Office of Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions. In addition, students may apply online. For further information, students should contact:

Office of Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions
Mount Aloysius College
7373 Admiral Peary Highway
Cresson, Pennsylvania 16630
United States
Phone: 814-886-6383
888-823-2220 (toll-free)
Fax: 814-886-6441
E-mail: admissions@mtaloy.edu
Website: http://www.mtaloy.edu

School Says - Campus Life
Mount Aloysius College is located in the scenic southern Allegheny Mountains of west-central Pennsylvania, in the small town of Cresson, which is adjacent to U.S. Route 22. The CollegeÂ's 220-acre campus setting is rural, with two midsized cities, Altoona and Johnstown, within a very short distance. The area has warm, beautiful summers; brisk, breathtaking autumns; invigorating, snowy winters; and cool, blooming springs. Facilities in the area are available for outdoor activities, including biking, golfing, swimming, horseback riding, waterskiing and water activities, hiking, spelunking, picnicking, and amusement and water parks.

School Says - Cost Aid
Annual tuition and fees for the 2011-12 academic year for full-time students are approximately $17,930, and room and board are approximately $8,080. Mount Aloysius College provides various contemporary residence halls on campus. Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on-campus unless a student is living with parents or legal guardians within the local area of the College. Housing is only guaranteed until April 1of each year.

Mount Aloysius offers a variety of residence halls that students live in while taking classes. Ihmsen Halls are key housing facilities for residential students that are located directly across from the student center. Misciagna Residence Hall is a state-of-the-art hall, providing twenty-five suites and private bathrooms. McAuley Hall, situated near athletic facilities and academic buildings, features both double and single rooms. This Hall houses a large multipurpose room as well as study lounges on each of its three floors.Mount Aloysius recognizes the expense involved in acquiring a liberal arts education and encourages all students to apply for all available aid. Through the Office of Financial Aid, the College assists students in applying for state and federal grants, loans, work-study awards, and College merit scholarships and grants. The College awards academic monies based on GPA and SAT or ACT scores; these awards are renewable over a four-year period and range from $1000 to $10000 per year. Mount Aloysius College participates in all federal and state programs; 90 percent of the College's students receive some form of financial aid. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Mount Aloysius College as one of the best-priced private liberal arts colleges in the U.S.

All students applying for financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Mount Aloysius College offers grants and scholarships to each student as they submit academic credentials to the institution. Pre-awarding takes place as students inquire and submit academic credentials. Mount Aloysius College offers Mercy Presidential Scholarships on a competitive basis. Please refer to the college web site at http://www.mtaloy.edu/scholarships or the scholarship/financial aid pamphlet for more information.

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