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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!

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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!

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“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.

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so far, we have more to tell you!

affordable. aCCessible.

attainable. above all,

suCCess at ferrum

is aChievable.