Aurora University

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School Says - General Information
Founded in 1893, Aurora University describes itself as "an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning." Undergraduates can earn bachelor's degrees in any of 40 degree programs. Emphasis is placed on both classroom learning and hands-on learning experienced in internships and clinical experiences. Many of the academic programs offered are in pre-professional fields such as athletic training, business, education, nursing, and social work. In addition, traditional liberal arts majors are offered. The university has a growing program in the fine arts, including art, music and theatre. Scholarships are awarded to outstanding music and theatre students based on auditions.

Located in an attractive residential neighborhood on the southwest side of Aurora, IllinoisÂâ€"the state's second largest city with population of over 170,000Ââ€"the 30-acre campus is located only minutes from the Illinois Research and Development Corridor, home to dozens of nationally-and internationally-based businesses. Along with the campus in Aurora, undergraduate and graduate degree programs are offered at the George Williams College campus near Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

The university offers the range of programs characteristic of a university as well as the benefits of the personal attention characteristic of a small college. Students who are open about their major will discover the right field of study through the general education program. Highly motivated students with a high school GPA of 3.0 or above and an ACT of 25 or higher are invited to join the AU Honors Program. At the heart of the program is the opportunity to participate in advanced coursework, innovative seminars, and special events.

The campus centers on "the Quad"--a grassy area at the center of the campus. Surrounding the Quad, housing is offered to undergraduates. The newest academic building completed in 2006 is the Institute for Collaboration which houses the College of Education as well as classrooms for AU students and 200 elementary students from the West Aurora School District. Total university enrollment is over 4,300, including 2,400 undergraduates. Over 95% of students receive financial aid with over $12 million in scholarships awarded in 2009-2010.

School Says - Student Body
Accounting Club Aurora University Arts United Aurora University Student Association Activities Programming Board Accounting Club American Criminal Justice Association AU Communication Club Black Student Association Cheerleading and Dance Team Circle K International Club Fit Colleges Against Cancer Delta Mu Delta (business club) Drama/Theater Club Fellowship of Christian Athletes Feminist Society Fitness and Health Promotion Future Attorneys of Aurora Future Educators of Aurora University Future Leaders of the World Games Club GLOBAL History Club Inter Varsity Christian Fellowship Kappa Delta (International Honor Society) Kappa Delta Pi (International Honor Society in Education) Lambda Pi Eta (National Honorary Society for Speech Communication) Latin American Student Organization Management Information Technology Club Model United Nations Native American Club Omicron Delta Kappa (National Leadership Honor Society) Organized Action Council Orgs Council Paladins (Karate Club) Phi Alpha (Social Work Honor Society) Phi Alpha Theta (National History Honors Society) Phi Eta Sigma (Freshman Honor Society) Photography Club Physical Educators Club Political Science Club Pre-Law Club Psi Chi (National Honor Society in Psychology) Psychology Club Science Club Sigma Tau Delta (English Association) Social Worker Association Spartan Athletic Training Students Organization Spartan Physical Educators Club Spartan Pride Spartan Student Newspaper Straight Edge Student Accounting Society Student Athlete Advisory Committee Students for Wellness Student Nurses Association Student Rec-Majors Club Students for Wellness Third City Epic Ultimate Frisbee Club University Chorale

School Says - Academics
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Social Work
Master of Science in Social Work
Master of Business Administration
Master of Science in Recreation Administration
Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction
Master of Arts in Educational Leadership
Master of Arts in Special Education
Master of Arts in Teaching with Certification
Master of Science in Mathematics
Master of Arts in Reading Instruction
Post-Baccalaureate Secondary Teaching Certification
ESL/Bilingual Endorsement
Doctor of Education

School Says - Admissions
Aurora University welcomes applications early in the senior year of high school. To apply for admission, apply online at www.aurora.edu or call 630-844-5533 or 800-742-5281 to request a paper application. Submit the completed AU application along with official transcripts from your high school or college and official ACT or SAT scores. Admission is determined on a rolling basis. The priority application deadline is May 1 for fall admission. Once admitted, a $100 tuition deposit is required to hold a space in the class. Students planning to live on campus must submit a housing contract and a $100 housing deposit. Both deposits are refundable until May 1.

School Says - Campus Life
Located on the southwest side of Aurora, Illinois, the state's second largest city, Aurora University is nestled in a residential area just minutes from the prestigious high-tech corridor that stretches along I-88 across the northern part of the state. The university is housed on a 30-acre campus with a blend of historic and new academic, administrative, and residential buildings. The university's George Williams College campus and conference center sits 70 miles to the north, along the banks of Geneva Lake in Wisconsin.

The campus is welcoming with faculty who are passionate about their subject matter and have devoted their professional lives to students. There are no packed lecture halls with teaching assistants. Rather classes are small, 23 students on average, and faculty know students by name. The first-year program recognizes the unique needs of first-year students and guides them through the transition from high school to college.

Campus organizations abound with over 50 musical, literary, religious, social and service groups to consider. Students can develop their leadership skills or make lifelong friends through student government or academic societies. Studies show that students who are involved in activities outside of the classroom are more satisfied with their college experience.

Athletics are an important tradition at Aurora University. About one-fourth of traditional AU students participate in intercollegiate athletics. Students have a choice of 19 intercollegiate NCAA Division III sports for men and women. Lacrosse will be added in 2010. In recent years, Spartan teams have compiled an amazing 51 conference titles. Twelve intramural sports allow students to compete in round robin tournaments with fellow students.

School Says - Cost Aid
2010-2011 Tuition:
Full-time.................$18,600 per year
Part-time.....................$550 per semester hour
Room and Board......$8,170 per year (average)
Activity Fee...................$50 per year
Lab Fees......................$37 per course
Parking Permit..............$25 per yearScholarships, many of which are endowed by generous donors to the university, and some grants are awarded to full-time undergraduate students based on their high school grade point average (GPA) and composite ACT score. Awards are renewable for up to four years for students who maintain the required renewable GPA for each scholarship level. Merit awards for the 2009-2010 academic year ranged from $2,000 to $10,000 per year.

Need-based financial aid is based on information received from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Need-based financial aid includes grants, loans, and student employment. Grants include the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG), State of Illinois MAP Grants, and Aurora University Grants. Loans that are available include the Federal Perkins Loans, Federal Direct Stafford Loans (both subsidized and unsubsidized), Federal Direct Undergraduate PLUS Loans, alternative loans and Aurora University Student Loans (AUSL). Federal Work Study (FWS) and on-campus employment are available.

In order to be considered for scholarships or financial aid, students must first apply and be approved for admission. The FAFSA makes it possible to be considered for all need-based federal and state funding. Students are urged to complete the FAFSA on the Web at www.fafsa.gov.

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