NICHOLS COLLEGE: Career-focused Business Education

Exploration

As you embark upon your college

search you will have the opportunity to explore

many options. All students are faced with a

variety of factors as they search for the school

that will fit their needs.

Nichols College provides a great balance of

top-notch academic opportunities paired with

flourishing athletic and residential life programs

to provide the best possible experience for

our students. We proudly offer a variety of

innovative programs that will ensure that you

are prepared for your career.

Small classes taught by talented faculty

Our signature Professional Development

Seminars

Access to quality internships

Abundant study abroad opportunities

A caring and welcoming environment

Fifteen NCAA Division III varsity sports

Numerous clubs and co-curricular

opportunities

Easy access to five major cities

Inclusion in our network of successful

alumni

Nichols College

proudly offers a

variety of innovative

programs that will

make sure that you

are prepared for

your career.

1 in 10 Nichols

alumni becomes

a CEO, coporate

president or

business owner.

Nichols offers two undergraduate

bachelor’s degree programs to put you on

the road to success. Students can pursue a

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

or a Bachelor of Arts in numerous specializa-

tions. All of our business specializations are

continually evolving and expanding to meet the

needs of the ever-changing modern workplace.

BusiNEss MAjOrs

Accounting

Business Communication

Criminal Justice Management

Economics

Finance

General Business

Hospitality Management

Human Resource Management

Information Technology Management

International Business

Management

Marketing

Sport Management

LiBErAL Arts MAjOrs

Economics

English

History

Mathematics

Psychology

Educator Preparation / Grades 5 –12

All of our business

specializations are

continually evolving

and expanding to

meet the needs

of the ever-changing

modern workplace.

Preparation

implementation

Nichols graduates are highly regarded

by corporate recruiters and hiring managers.

One of the reasons our graduates are in such

high demand is our unique four-year Profes-

sional Development seminar (PDS) program.

These seminars are designed to guide you

through your academic career, help you build

a portfolio of your work, and teach you the core

skills to help you transition into the professional

world. This program is designed to give you

a distinct advantage over other college gradu-

ates throughout your career. Here’s what is

included in the PDS program:

YEAr 1: Learn time management, sound study skills,

effective goal setting, and relationship building.

YEAr 2: Explore possible career paths, review your

internship choices, and learn interview

techniques.

YEAr 3: Focus on portfolio building, attend career

fairs, refine presentation skills, and consider

postgraduate options. Sections on resume

building and mock interviews will help you

get a valuable internship.

YEAr 4: Learn how to market yourself in the

corporate world, impress recruiters, and

secure professional employment.

Our unique professional

development program

will give you distinct

advantages throughout

your career.

94% of our graduates

– on average over

the past five years –

were employed in work

related to their majors

within six months of

graduation.

The faculty and staff at Nichols are current

and former industry leaders. Our faculty is

second to none when it comes to developing

programs that will help you make the most out

of your educational career. Nichols offers a

variety of different options that will help you

meet your educational goals and add value to

your educational investment.

Get Your Degree in three! We offer a

BSBA program that allows students to obtain

their degree in only three years. Through an

expanded schedule and additional online

coursework, students can save an entire year

of time and tuition.

Our 4+1 MBA program provides a program

of study that will allow students to accelerate

their education program and complete their

graduate degree in only one additional year.

It is a great way to boost earning potential and

make you more marketable upon graduation.

The Nichols Honors scholar program is

designed to challenge academically gifted

students and enhance the overall academic

experience. Students within the program are

allowed to select honors courses from all

disciplines and work directly with faculty on a

variety of different projects. Honors students

also have access to a variety of special events

that will help engage them within our learning

community.

Nichols can offer

options that will

help you meet

your goals and

add value to

your educational

investment.

innovation

Globalization

At Nichols you will have the opportunity

to study locally and globally. Through a variety

of study abroad programs, students have the

opportunity to gain new perspective on the

global marketplace.

European university: Nichols students can complete

a semester or a full year at one of EU’s four

participating locations including Barcelona,

Geneva, Munich, and Singapore. Students who

elect to spend a full year abroad are eligible to

participate in our dual degree option where they

can receive a BSBA from Nichols and a BBA

from EU.

regent’s College: Nichols students have the opportunity

to spend a semester in the heart of London,

England. All Regent’s College coursework is

transferable toward your Nichols College degree.

semester at sea: Students spend a semester aboard an

ocean liner completing their coursework while

visiting up to fifteen international ports.

Washington Center internship: Our students are eligible to

participate in this nationally recognized internship

program. Students will spend a semester in our

nation’s capital interning for one of the Center’s

many partner organizations.

Annual spring trip: Each year Nichols College sponsors

one or more trips abroad. Students have the

chance to see local culture and industry up close.

Previous locations have included Greece, Italy,

Ireland, China, South Africa, and Brazil.

through our variety of

study abroad programs,

students have the

opportunity to gain

new perspective on the

global marketplace.

The Nichols College Athletics Program

provides our athletes the opportunity to

compete in fifteen varsity sports at

the NCAA Division III level.

As a Nichols College student-

athlete, you will have the oppor-

tunity to be part of a program that is

committed to excellence both on and off the

courts, ice, and fields. In 2010-2011, eleven

of our fifteen programs reached post-season

play, and over 120 of our student-athletes

maintained a GPA of 3.0 or above, truly a

winning combination!

MEN’s

tEAMs

Baseball

Basketball

Football

Golf*Ice Hockey

Lacrosse

Soccer*Tennis

WOMEN’s

tEAMs

Softball

Basketball

Field Hockey

Ice Hockey

Lacrosse

Soccer

Tennis*

CLuB

sPOrts

Cheerleading

Ice Hockey (Men’s)

Paintball

Racquetball

Rugby (Men’s & Women’s)

Track and Field (Co-ed)

Volleyball (Co-ed)

*2010 TCCC Champions

As a Nichols College

student-athlete, you will

have the opportunity

to be part of a program

that is committed to

excellence on and off

the courts, ice and fields.

Participation

information

2011 EVENts

Fall Open House saturday, October 15, 2011

or saturday, November 5, 2011

This half-day program explores the benefits of a Nichols Collegeeducation. You will have an opportunity to meet faculty and college administrators during breakfast and learn about Nicholsacademic, cultural, and social offerings. The program includesinformation on financial aid and a tour of the campus.

Decision Day saturday, December 3, 2011

Open to all H.S. Seniors

Bring your completed application packet and receive a decisionthat day! The application fee is waived when you attend. (All of thefollowing materials must be presented on this day: a completedapplication; personal essay; academic recommendation letter;SAT/ACT scores; and a high school transcript including seniorgrades.)

Information Sessions saturday, August 13, 2011

saturday, september 10, 2011

saturday, November 12, 2011

Please join us for an informational session that includes a generaloverview of Nichols academic, cultural and social offerings. Thisprogram begins at 10:00 A.M. and concludes at noon following acampus tour.

2012 EVENts

Financial Aid

Information Session saturday, january 28, 2012

Come explore Nichols extensive financial aid programs, includingneed-based grants and merit-based scholarships. Optional cam-pus tours and a step-by-step review of the FAFSA will also beavailable.

Young Business Professionals Round Table

saturday, March 3, 2012

This is your chance to network with young alumni, faculty, andstaff. Students and parents will engage in lively discussions onacademics, student life, and career opportunities.

Fall Open House saturday, October 13, 2012

or saturday, November 3, 2012

This half-day program explores the benefits of a Nichols Collegeeducation. You will have an opportunity to meet faculty and college administrators during breakfast and learn about Nicholsacademic, cultural, and social offerings. The program includesinformation on financial aid and a tour of the campus.

2012 EVENts continued

Decision Day saturday, December 8, 2012

Open to all H.S. Seniors

Bring your completed application packet and receive a decisionthat day! The application fee is waived when you attend. (All of thefollowing materials must be presented on this day: a completedapplication; personal essay; academic recommendation letter;SAT/ACT scores; and a high school transcript including seniorgrades.)

Contact us to register for any of the events listed at

admissions@nichols.edu or 800-470-3379.

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Location

Center road / Dudley, Massachusetts

800-470-3379

Learn more at www.nichols.edu

SAT/ACT Optional

seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B) or higher

can now choose to waive their sAt scores when

applying to Nichols.

Early Action Application

Apply to Nichols before December 1st, and receive

your acceptance before january 1st! Plus, students

admitted through early action will receive an addi-

tional $1,000 Early Acceptance Grant.

Note: students who are not admitted through Early Action

will be deferred into our traditional application pool.

Nichols College is located in the rolling hills of

Central Massachusetts, and within an hour’s drive

of five major cities.

Contact us to set a time to come by for a visit:

admissions@nichols.edu

800-470-3379