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In HIstORIc VIRgInIA
DeDication to traDition, strength anD creativity.
Ferrum college maintains a strong tradition of offering a challenging, comprehensive academic program
with a liberal arts core. the curriculum includes opportunities for career and graduate school preparation
as well as personal development to help fulfill unique educational goals. at Ferrum, we teach the necessary
facts and theories, but that’s not all. critical thinking, self-expression and real-world applications engage
our students at deeper levels. When you graduate, you will have the tools you need to succeed in life.
the ferrum formula:
Commitment to aCademiC exCellenCe +
expert faCulty + personal attention = suCCess in life
Visit www.ferrum.edu today!
majors:
accounting*agricultural sciencesart*Biology*Business aDministrationchemistry*computer inFormation systems
criminal Justice*Democracy, Justice
& civic engagementenglish*environmental science*environmental stuDieshealth &
human perFormancehealth scienceshistory*international stuDies*liBeral artsliBeral stuDiesmathematical science*meDia & communication*philosophy*political science*pre-meD, pre-Dental,
pre-veterinary
psychology*recreation leaDership*religion*russian*social stuDiessocial Work*spanish*theatre arts*
minors:
agricultureBusinesscoachingcomputer sciencecomputer technologyeconomicsecotourismeDucational stuDiesForensic sciencegraphic DesignhorticultureJournalismmusicmusical theatreoutDoor recreationrussian area stuDiessociologyteacher eDucation
maJ
ors/
min
ors
internships
study abroad
honors program
student researCh
our Faculty are investeD in
your Future. We Want you to
Do Well every step oF the Way.
* oFFereD Both as a maJor anD a minor
engaged thinkers + academic support = student success
everyone needs a little help
sometimes. Whether you
are tackling a challenging
project or needing to develop
your study skills, Ferrum
college will be there for you!
Ferrum’s academic resource
center offers writing and
math centers, peer-assisted
learning, professional academic
counseling, study groups,
services for students with
learning differences and
much more. the Ferrum
formula includes the support
you need to succeed.
experienCe the
ferrum formula
for yourself.
Ferrum Faculty:
aWarD-Winning,
experienceD,
approachaBle
anD excellent!
you’ll learn early on — teaching is our First priority.
educators have to be many things, and ours are no exception. in order to provide you with a
productive learning environment, they must be firm yet caring, demanding yet understanding,
creative yet professional. here at Ferrum college, we strive for excellence, but we are empathetic to
our students’ ever-changing lives and needs. panicking about a crucial project? pick up the phone
and call your professor; questions don’t always need to be asked between 9 and 5.
our faCulty have Come to ferrum College from aCross the Country —
and around the world — beCause they are driven by aCademiC
exCellenCe, intelleCtual Curiosity and a desire to make a differenCe.
other than our proFessors, experience is the Best teacher.
our e-term programs take students and their professors to places
like Belize, ireland and the virgin islands; others journey deep into
an interesting topic close by. either way, students from all majors immerse
themselves in adventures with the guiding hand of experienced educators.
we Combine a traditional learning
environment with hands-on appliCation.
dedication + expertise + passion = great teaching
“simply knoWing something
intellectually is not true
knoWleDge. knoWleDge
requires the aBility to apply
the learning to real liFe.”
- Dr. DaviD m. Johnson
proFessor oF chemistry anD environmental science
“i FounD opportunities at Ferrum
that changeD my liFe Forever!
i recently receiveD my master’s
Degree in theological stuDies
From harvarD university anD have
accepteD a position With the FeDeral
emergency management agency
in Washington, Dc”
- Wilson paine, Ferrum ‘07
harvarD university ‘09
wilson paine went from ferrum to harvard, and then to work.
ferrum alumni are living proof that the ferrum formula works.
ferrum opportunities = life opportunities
“Ferrum gave me the Best possiBle access
to a pre-meDical eDucation, incluDing
stuDent employment at the local
hospital anD the opportunity to proviDe
meDical care to others in zamBia, aFrica.
these experiences anD more helpeD me
gain aDmission to campBell university
school oF osteopathic meDicine.”
- anDreW hayes ‘14
when you are ready to begin your next big
adventure, you won’t have to do it alone.
We are committeD to your groWth.
classes and degrees are just the first step toward a successful
career. our career and leadership center will take you from
student to applicant. mock interviews and protocol training prepare
you for the next chapter, while career fairs help you get there.
“my Ferrum eDucation anD
internships prepareD me Well
For Becoming a seconDary
level science teacher. Ferrum
Faculty Form close relationships
With their stuDents, anD i strive
to challenge anD support
my stuDents the same Way my
proFessors challengeD anD
supporteD me.”
- maryann castaneDa ‘13
aFrican american stuDent association
art cluB
campus ministries
concert choir
Dance team
Disc golF
environmental action coalition
equestrian cluB
Ferrum raDio
improv
Jazz ensemBle
minDs-n-meDicine
step team
WilDliFe cluB
...anD more!
“the college is Deeply committeD to
Developing the “Whole” stuDent – insiDe
anD outsiDe oF the classroom. i have
improveD my leaDership skills as the
presiDent oF sga, anD i have maDe many
FrienDs through my involvement in
other organizations. Ferrum is not
Just school to me; i consiDer Ferrum
to Be home!”
- melanie rooks ‘15
ferrum outdoors:
our campus is surrounDeD By possiBilities.
go to a concert, a movie or a play. hang out with your friends in the
panther’s Den. shoot a game of pool, go bowling, or take a hike. challenge
yourself on our ropes course and zipline. college is about new things, and
we encourage you to dive right in! life is what you make it. stay engaged
and active, and you’ll never get bored.
canoeing | hiking | climbing camping | soaring | swimming
biking | running | sailing
canoeing | hiking | climbing camping | soaring | swimming
biking | running | sailing
higher quality of life = greater educational experience
dorms should be bigger than
four walls, and roommates
should be more like family.
take a Break at theFerrum mercantile.
our aWarD-Winning Dining hall oFFers
locally groWn FooDs anD
smiling Faces!
love Where you live.
We offer a variety of living arrangements
from traditional dorms to apartment-style
and hotel-style spaces. safety and security
are a priority. it’s in that comfortable
environment where you’ll meet friends you’ll
have for the rest of your life.
and there’s no better way to enjoy your
new friends than over a good meal, or a
cup of coffee. our award-winning dining hall,
subway, papa John’s, Ferrum mercantile,
and starbucks offer good times and the
menu options that hungry students crave.
men’sBaseBallBasketBallcross countryFootBallgolFlacrossesoccersWimmingtennisWrestling
Women’sBasketBallcross countryFielD hockeylacrossesoccersoFtBallsWimmingtennisvolleyBall
our co-eD competition cheerleaDing squaD
keeps the croWD energizeD!
divi
sion
iii a
thle
tiCs
competitiVe athletics + enthusiastic fans = panther pride!
Ferrum stuDents are riDing again!
Ferrum college has just reinstated an equestrian team as a
club sport which welcomes students of all skill levels. students
will train and practice at healing strides in Boones mill, va
and will also have the opportunity to compete on the college’s
intercollegiate horse show association (ihsa) team.
our hank norton athletic center serves our men’s anD Women’s ncaa Division iii sports, anD oFFers state-oF-the-art Facilities open to all stuDents.
turn out. show your panther pride. Whether
you’re playing or cheering, there’s never a dull
moment in the world of Ferrum college athletics.
panther pride.
play. Cheer. partiCipate.
Visit www.ferrumpanthers.com today!
3-on-3 BasketBall
5-on-5 BasketBall
DoDgeBallFlag FootBallkickBallpoWDer puFF FootBall
soccersoFtBalltennisvolleyBallWallyBall
...anD many
more!
intr
amur
al s
port
s
“staying aCtive in the ferrum
volunteer fire department
showed me Just how important it
is to put others before myself.”
- daniel popsuy '12
caring community > typical college town
think of ferrum College as your new hometown —
or at least your hometown away from home.
Ferrum stuDents are alWays Welcome.
For 100 years, our local community has been embracing Ferrum college students. area churches
open their doors, businesses cater to your needs — and seek your help! — and community groups
welcome your participation. as a Ferrum student, you could run for a cause, join the volunteer
fire department, or find another way to share your time with your new neighbors.
if the ferrum formula sounds interesting
so far, we have more to tell you!
Visit the admissions page or call 1-800-868-9797 to book a tour!
take another step toWarD FinDing out Why Ferrum shoulD Be at the top oF your college list.
Apply to Ferrum online for free!schedule a tour of Ferrum!
check out our scholarship calculator online!
www.ferrum.edu
Ferrum college is accreDiteD By the commission on colleges oF the southern association oF colleges anD schools (1866 southern lane, Decatur, georgia 30033-4097;
phone: 404-679-4501) to aWarD Baccalaureate Degrees. in aDDition, Ferrum college is accreDiteD By the council on social Work eDucation, the state council oF higher eDucation For virginia, anD the university senate oF the uniteD methoDist church.
if the ferrum formula sounds interesting
so far, we have more to tell you!
affordable. aCCessible.
attainable. above all,
suCCess at ferrum
is aChievable.
CheCk out our panther blogs at www.ferrum.edu!
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