Le Moyne College

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School Says - General Information
Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1946, Le Moyne is the second youngest of the twenty-eight Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. Its emphasis is on the education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of an intellectual life. Learning, leadership and service are the hallmarks of a Le Moyne College education. Those values are evident in the College's undergraduate majors in 31 areas of study, as well as in its pre-professional studies and graduate programs in business administration, education, nursing and physician assistant studies.

Le Moyne's personal approach to education is reflected in the quality of contact between students and faculty members. With approximately 158 full-time faculty members, Le Moyne has a student-faculty ratio of 13:1 and an average class size of 21.

School Says - Student Body
A wide range of student-directed activities, athletics, clubs, and service organizations complement the academic experience. Intramural sports are very popular with Le Moyne students; nearly 85 percent of the students participate. Le Moyne also has seventeen NCAA intercollegiate teams (eight for men and nine for women). More than 80 percent of students live in residence halls, apartments, and town houses on campus. The Residence Hall Councils and the Le Moyne Student Programming Board organize a variety of campus activities, including concerts, dances, a weekly film series, student talent programs, and special lectures as well as off-campus trips and skiing excursions.

The College encourages student leadership in all activities with positions open to students in all class years. Students are represented by a Student Senate and have formal representation through the senate on most College-wide committees involved in decision making and policy formation.

School Says - Academics
While each major department has its own sequence requirements for the minimum 120 credit hours needed for the Le Moyne degree, the College is convinced that there is a fundamental intellectual discipline that should characterize the graduate of a superior liberal arts college. Le Moyne's core curriculum provides this foundation by including studies of English language and literature, philosophy, history, religious studies, natural science, and social science.

For exceptional students, Le Moyne offers an integral honors program that includes an interdisciplinary humanities sequence as well as departmental honors courses. The study-abroad program allows qualified students to spend a semester or year in almost any country throughout the world. Le Moyne College has study-abroad programs or affiliations in China, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Students can also use partner programs to study in locations such as Australia, Costa Rica, Egypt, France, Ireland, Japan, and South Africa. Le Moyne is a participant in the sixty-member New York State Visiting Student Program. As part of the mission of preparing future leaders, Le Moyne College places a strong emphasis on career preparation through internships and other forms of experiential education. Academic departments and the Office of Career Services both provide programs and services for students interested in interning part-time and full-time, both locally and in major cities such as New York and Washington, D.C. The Offices of Service Learning and the Academic Deans are also involved in experiential education to promote learning outside the classroom. In the sciences, students take part in campus research with mentor faculty members. Others receive assistance in pursuing outstanding opportunities off campus in leading research laboratories and health-care settings. The College has maintained a long-standing relationship with the "Washington center" internship programs, where students from all majors complete full-time semester-long internships in Washington, D.C., with government, business, or major nonprofit organizations. Faculty members in the Political Science Department assist students interested in opportunities in Albany, New York State's seat of government, with either the New York State Senate or Assembly. Finally, the education programs at Le Moyne put students into school classrooms starting immediately as freshmen and continuing each year until graduation.

Le Moyne students may enroll in Army and Air Force ROTC programs in conjunction with Syracuse University.

School Says - Admissions
Le Moyne seeks qualified students who are well prepared for serious academic study. Secondary school preparation must have included at least 17 college-preparatory high school units, 4 of which must be in English, 4 in social studies, 3Ââ€"4 in mathematics, 3Ââ€"4 in foreign language, and 3Ââ€"4 in science. It is also recommended that prospective science and mathematics majors complete 4 units of mathematics and science. The SAT or ACT is required and should be taken by December or January of the senior year in high school. Campus visits are strongly recommended, as the admission process is a personal one. As bases for selection, academic achievement and secondary school recommendations are of primary importance; SAT or ACT scores are important as they relate to the record of achievement and to recommendations. Out-of-state students are encouraged to apply.

The Admission Committee reviews applications and mails decisions on a rolling admission cycle beginning January 1. The priority deadline for applications is February 1; all students who wish to be considered for academic merit scholarships should have a completed application on file in the Office of Admission before this date. Students who wish to be considered under the early-decision program must have a completed application submitted by December 1. Early-decision applicants are notified by December 15. Transfer students are encouraged to apply before June 1 for the fall semester and December 1 for the spring semester. Orientation programs for incoming freshmen and transfer students take place in midsummer.

School Says - Campus Life
Le Moyne's 160-acre, tree-lined campus is located in a residential setting 10 minutes from downtown Syracuse, the heart of New York State, whose metropolitan population is about 700,000. Just a few miles outside the city are the rolling hills, picturesque lakes, and miles of open country for which central New York is renowned.

School Says - Cost Aid
For 2009Ââ€"10, Le Moyne's tuition was $25,110. Room and board charges were $9990. Additional fees amounted to approximately $720, and books and supplies cost approximately $700.Financial aid is offered to a large percentage of Le Moyne's students through scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study assignments. Le Moyne offers a generous program of merit-based academic and athletic scholarships as well as financial aid based on a student's need and academic promise. Federal funds are available through the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Work-Study, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, and Federal Perkins Loan programs. A student's eligibility for need-based financial aid is determined from both the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Le Moyne Financial Aid Application Form. It is recommended that these forms be mailed by February 1.

Students Say - Academics
A small Jesuit school in the suburbs of Syracuse, Le Moyne College is distinguished by its close-knit community atmosphere. A "small, academically challenging, but supportive school," Le Moyne maintains a top-notch teaching staff and a bulletin full of "interesting, intelligent, [and] engaging classes." Professors are "out of this world," and "the overall academic experience is one of the highest caliber, which constantly challenges the student to go further and achieve an understanding of the subject at hand, not just a completion of the assignment." With few exceptions, professors are "very accessible and approachable, always willing to lend an extra academic hand," and class sizes are uniformly small. Students generally say the academic programs are "challenging, without being too stressful" and the professors and staff "emphasize hard work, but also emphasize having a positive attitude." Administrators "keep up with student needs, but also run the school in an efficient and conservative manner."

Students Say - Campus Life
Providing a nice mix of curricular challenges and extracurricular diversions, "the environment here at Le Moyne is conducive to learning, but it is also a great place to come and have a good time." On campus, "there is always a lot going on to keep students busy and out of trouble. There are comedians, small bands, and even bingo nights." Taking advantage of the school's pretty campus, "people are out on the grass playing ultimate Frisbee, playing football, basking in the summer sun," or, during the snowy months, "all bundled up inside with each other, in a comfortable place." In fact, during their down time, "many times students end up just hanging out in each other's dorm rooms or in the student lounges located all over campus." Parties are a popular weekend pastime. However, "fun can mean drinking for some people, but it is not the main focus here," one student says. "It is easy to find something to do and people to hang out with no matter what you're into."

Students Say - Student Body
Within the cohesive Le Moyne community, there is a little bit of something for everyone. No matter who you are, "there is always a place to fit in, whether it be in the science lab, the Performing Arts Center, or in any of our clubs that hold weekly discussions on important issues to college kids like race, sexuality, and the desire to succeed and make a difference." Despite the disparate interests and personalities, an accepting and friendly attitude permeates the campus culture. A current undergraduate explains, "Many students are very politically interested and involved. Many are very set on their academics. We have athletes drama kids. What they all have in common is their friendliness and approachability." Many students come to Le Moyne directly from a Catholic high school, but there are "students of different religious groups" as well. In addition, many students are "very civic-minded at my school and participate in a lot of activities around town."

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