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VANGUARD UNIVERSITY EQUIPS EACH STUDENT

FOR A SPIRIT-EMPOWERED LIFE OF CHRIST-CENTERED

LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE.

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WELCOME TO VANGUARD UNIVERSITY.

We’ve been equipping students for their journeys since

1920 when we welcomed our first class of world-changers.

Today we continue to offer a top-rated education, excellent

practical skills and training in the liberal arts and sciences

to prepare you for the next chapter in your life. Let us show you how we go beyond

scholarship, beyond the classroom, beyond the expected, equipping you to lead

the story God has for you.

We pursue truth by knowing Christ who is Truth

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We’ve put together an exceptional academic program with

a faculty who care about the story God is telling through

you. You’ll enjoy freedom of intellectual inquiry and a

classroom environment that puts you in close contact

with professors. You’ll flourish in our close-knit campus

community where lifelong relationships are born and

Christ is the center of everything we do.

You’ll also enjoy our location close to the beach and a

variety of opportunities for fun and learning in Southern

California. You will be welcomed by our community of

current students, alumni, faculty and staff who’ll mentor

and encourage you all the way to graduation and beyond.

VANGUARD — YOU’LL LOVE IT FOR ALL THE RIGHT REASONS.

“I HAD A PHENOMENAL EXPERIENCE AT VANGUARD. I got plugged into the community there, which is one of the strong points of Vanguard.” CUBBIE FINK ’07, BASSIST FOR GRAMMY NOMINATED BAND FOSTER THE PEOPLE

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At Vanguard, we teach you to think critically, to explore questions

and get at the truth. For over 90 years, this approach has yielded a

distinguished list of alums — leading scientists, best-selling authors,

network television producers, high-level military leaders and world-

changing ministers. Your next chapter can start where theirs did

— in our classrooms, at our library, in our computer labs and study

halls. With over 30 majors and concentrations to choose from,

we’ve got a path that’s right for you.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE.

Wherever your story takes you, a Vanguard education is a great

place to start. Our alums are restaurateurs, pioneers in Christian

music, radio hosts in major markets, and scientists on the cutting

edge of research. Our students become master teachers in local

school districts, and three out of four VU pre-med graduates who

apply for medical school are accepted.

There are clear reasons why U.S. News & World Report named

Vanguard a top 25 Baccalaureate College in the West, and it starts

with academic excellence. We go beyond the expected to offer the

best possible academic program. The combination of outstanding

faculty and small class sizes — 23 students on average — means

every diploma we grant is backed by personalized instruction. From

your first class to your final exam, there’s no hiding in the back of a

lecture hall because at Vanguard, the most important person in the

classroom is you.

THE PROFESSORS CHALLENGED ME TO EXCEL, AND THE CARING

CAMPUS COMMUNITY ENCOURAGED ME TO DEVELOP AS A PERSON.

EDUARDO LEE ’87, co-founder of Wahoo’s Fish Taco

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I FELL IN LOVE WITH VANGUARD. I FELT LIKE I FIT IN. Being at Vanguard helped me become more confident in myself and confident in being in front of people. I made lifelong friends.”

KRISTINA KUZMIC-CROCCO ’01, host of The Ambush Cook on the Oprah Winfrey Network

“VANGUARD GAVE ME A TERRIFIC BROAD-BASED LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION

that has allowed me to move into many different career areas.”

TERRANCE R. LINDVALL ’70,former president of Regent University and

executive producer of films appearing on HBO and Fox cable TV

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PROFESSOR-MENTORS.We believe learning happens best in the context of relationship.

Our faculty are something special. We’ve brought

together a team of the best-trained, best-qualified

professionals who love God and are passionate about

teaching. The result is one of the finest faculties for a

school of our size and mission. Our professors have

advised the President at the White House, testified

before state committees, received a guest maestro

position at Carnegie Hall and been quoted as sources

in the Los Angeles Times. They are recognized leaders

in the fields of science, sociology, religion, theater,

missions, business, and education. As a student, these

same professors are there to encourage and guide you

as you live out the story God has prepared for you.

PROFESSOR ED RYBARCZYK WAS ONE OF THE

MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE GOD HAS BROUGHT

ME IN CONTACT WITH. HE HELPED ME TO TURN

INFORMATION ABOUT GOD INTO PRACTICAL LIFE CHANGE

AND DISCIPLESHIP. ED TAUGHT ME HOW TO THINK.

JOSH HOUSTON ’08, took seven of Rybarczyk’s classes; associate pastor at Clarity Church in Santa Monica

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OUR CLASSES ARETAUGHT BY PROFESSORS,

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OUR STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO IS 17:1.

72% OF FULL-TIME TEACHING FACULTY HOLD DOCTORATES.

OUR PROFESSORS ARE RECOGNIZED EXPERTS IN THEIR AREAS OF STUDY.

NEARLY 70% OF OUR RESIDENT FACULTY ARE PUBLISHED IN THEIR FIELD.

You will be engaged and enlightened on topics from business

administration to literature to biology — topics the professors

have devoted their careers to studying. When your story intersects

with theirs, the results are powerful.

NOT TEACHER’S ASSISTANTS.

TAUGHT BY PROFESSORS,

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“AT VANGUARD I FOUND I COULD GO TO ANY FACULTY OR

STAFF MEMBER AT ANY TIME AND ASK THEM QUESTIONS. I

enjoyed it thoroughly. I feel strongly that I was

founded in my faith in those classes.”

DANNY DE LEON ’67

pastor of Templo Calvario in Santa Ana, the largest

Hispanic church in the U.S.; advisor to the White House

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Spiritual growth is at the heart of the Vanguard journey. We want students to discover their

God-given calling, and then engage the culture around them from a Christian point of view.

Regular chapel meetings and dozens of student-led ministry opportunities bring faith and service

to life. If you like, you can travel overseas on a missions trip, or spend the summer ministering at

kids camps. We make ministry accessible and fun because having a vibrant spiritual community

— where you can ask questions and seek truth — is a big part of the journey.

CHRIST–CENTERED.

“VANGUARD AWAKENED MY MIND, MY SPIRIT, MY WHOLE BEING. Through my experiences there I developed a desire to go to the mission field and reach out in ministry — to counsel people on a spiritual basis in my medical practice.” DR. PAUL BRILLHART ’78, M.D., GENERAL PRACTICE, FORMER MEDICAL MISSIONARY TO GUATEMALA

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VANGUARD HELPED TO BUILD A GREAT SPIRITUAL FOUNDATION to sustain and strengthen me throughout my life. I learned skills that helped me in the opportunities God has given me.”

KENT INGLE ’84, MTS ’94, president of Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida

MORE THAN 22 DENOMINATIONS ARE REPRESENTED AT VU.

THERE ARE MORE THAN 20 STUDENT-LED WORSHIP TEAMS AND MINISTRIES ON CAMPUS.

EACH YEAR VU STUDENTS VISIT OVER A DOZEN COUNTRIES ON MISSIONS TRIPS.

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233PALM TREES ON CAMPUS.

200TYPES OF FOOD AVAILABLE ON A TYPICAL DAY IN THE VU CAFETERIA.

30%OF VU UNDERGRADS OWN A DISNEYLAND ANNUAL PASS.

16%OF VU STUDENTS ARE FROM OUT OF STATE.

50CAMPUS CLUBS, FROM COLLEGE REPUBLICANS TO MEN’S VOLLEYBALL TO EVANGELICALS FOR SOCIAL ACTION.

24WETSUITS HANG OUT TO DRY ON VU BALCONY RAILS ON ANY GIVEN DAY.

1,500UNDERGRADUATES.

329 DAYS OF SUNSHINE PER YEAR IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.

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SHARING YOUR

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From the moment you step on campus

you’ll feel welcomed into the Vanguard

family. You’ll join a small group with

current students. They’ll show you around

and answer your questions. You’ll enjoy an

all-school party, bonfires on the beach and

a lot more with fellow incoming students.

Within no time you’ll have found a home.

Once you get into the rhythm of campus life you’ll wonder

how you lived any other way. We’ve got a near-perfect

climate, the beach just three miles from your dorm room

and a world of possibilities for off-campus learning and

fun in Southern California. Add to that a culturally diverse

surrounding community and on-campus clubs and you’ve

got one of the best university environments imaginable.

You’ll be amazed how much you can pack into a year.

You’ll share laughter, late-night study tips, dreams about

the future and prayer. You may learn to surf or ride a

skateboard, sing with Vanguard’s choir at Lincoln Center

for the Performing Arts, or learn how to use a UV visible

spectrophotometer in your biology class. But of all the

enduring prizes of a Vanguard education, one of the

biggest is the friendships that last a lifetime.

STORY

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faith comes to life in every molecule, every

equation, every performance… in every moment

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PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE.VANGUARD ATHLETICS.Vanguard athletics is for the skilled student athlete who desires

to pursue excellence academically and athletically. We are one

of the top NAIA (Division I) athletic programs, with our teams

advancing to national competition nearly every year. In 2008, our

women’s basketball team won the NAIA national championship.

At Vanguard, success is measured not only on the scoreboard but

by how our student athletes exemplify the core character values

of Gold Pride — Christ-Like Attitude, Faithfulness, Selflessness,

Passion, and Leadership. We equip our student athletes for life

beyond the sidelines.

For recreational athletes we’ve got plenty to keep the body healthy

and moving. From intense flag football tournaments to our sand

volleyball court, our students have a blast playing intramural sports.

We also offer a wide selection of lifetime wellness classes that add

variety to your daily workout.

VANGUARD GAVE ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO GROW

MENTALLY, PHYSICALLY, AND SPIRITUALLY. MY EXPERIENCES AT

VU ALLOWED ME TO USE MY INFLUENCE AS A CHRISTIAN ATHLETE TO

IMPACT THE WORLD FOR CHRIST. I AM THANKFUL FOR EVERYTHING I

WAS ABLE TO LEARN DURING MY TIME AS A LION.

KELLY SCHMIDT ’07, on staff with Arizona Fellowship of Christian Athletes,

2007 NAIA National Leroy Walker Champions of Character Winner,

2006 NAIA Women’s Basketball Player of the Year

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VANGUARD LIONS INTERCOLLEGIATE TEAMS

MEN’SBASEBALLBASKETBALLCROSS-COUNTRYSOCCERTENNISTRACK AND FIELD

WOMEN’SBASKETBALLCROSS-COUNTRYSOCCERSOFTBALLTRACK AND FIELDTENNISVOLLEYBALL

“I’M GLAD I CHOSE TO GO TO VANGUARD. The coaches have your best interests in mind and help make you the best you can be. All the opportunity is there.” CHAD CHOP ’02, FORMER MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL DRAFT PICK; FIREFIGHTER AND

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL COACH IN TUCSON, ARIZONA

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Invest in your future.

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FINANCES. MAKING THE NEXT CHAPTER POSSIBLE.

At Vanguard, we make a great education affordable.

Last year, Vanguard students received over $23 million in

gift aid. To make sure you receive the grants, scholarships

or loans you qualify for, our admissions counselors will

walk you through the financial aid application process.

You might get an academic merit scholarship, a need-

based grant, or a scholarship for a particular area of

study, like forensics, fine arts or athletics. You might be

offered an on-campus job. Whatever the case, we put the

Vanguard experience within reach of every student who

wants their journey to pass through here.

WHILE AT VANGUARD I SAW MANY DOORS OPEN, AND I FEEL LIKE I WAS

DEVELOPED SPIRITUALLY, ACADEMICALLY AND SOCIALLY. I REALLY ADMIRE THE

EDUCATION I RECEIVED. I ENJOYED BEING AROUND PEOPLE, HEARING THEIR

STORIES, WHERE THEY CAME FROM, HOW STUDENTS HAVE THIS DESIRE TO

CHANGE THE WORLD WITH ALL THEIR CREATIVE IDEAS.

DAVID VAZQUEZ ’12, 2010-12 student body president; California Senate Fellow

94% OF STUDENTS RECEIVED FINANCIAL AID IN THE 2011-12 YEAR.

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AVERAGE GPA OF INCOMING STUDENTS: 3.4

425 INCOMING FRESHMEN

VU GIVES PRIORITY TO APPLICANTS WITH 2.8 GPA OR HIGHER

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Come join the Vanguard community and let

us equip you for the story God specifically

has for you. We’ll prepare you for a career

of your choice and encourage you to grow

in your Christian faith. You’ll make lifelong

friends and become part of Vanguard’s global

community of alums. Interested? Fill out

and submit an application. For information,

an application or to set up a tour of the VU

campus call us at 800.722.6279, or visit us

at vanguard.edu.

VU practices selective admission, meaning

your eligibility is determined after we review

your application, essay, academic record and

references. Academic preparation is very

important, but we consider all aspects of a

prospective student’s experience. We look

forward to getting your application and

helping you fulfill your God-given purpose.

Because at Vanguard…

IF YOU LIKE WHAT YOU SEE, LET’S GET STARTED.

I AM WHERE I AM THANKS TO A GREAT STAFF AND FACULTY at

Vanguard that polished me and challenged me to work hard.

JENNIFER RIVERA ’09,

production assistant at Fox News in New York City

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YOUR STORY MATTERS.VU ALUMS MAKING A DIFFERENCE.

DANIEL AMEN - M.D., NY Times best-selling author and pioneer in psychiatry and brain imaging procedures

B.J. BIRTWELL - Former director of Youth Marketing for Chrysler Corp.

BOB BOWMAN - Co-founder and former president of Far East Broadcasting Company

ERIC KILIAN - Elementary school principal and former Orange County Teacher of the Year

CHRISTINE BROOKS - executive director and co-founder of MIKA Community Development Corporation

RON AND MICHELLE BUENO - Managing directors of ENLACE, an organization that fosters

economic development in El Salvador

DARREN COTTRIEL - Partner at Jones Day law firm

DANNY DE LEON - Pastor of Templo Calvario, the nation’s largest Spanish speaking church

LISA ESPINOZA-JOHNSON - Speaker, columnist for Christian Parenting Today

DOUG FIELDS - Youth leader and former youth pastor at Saddleback Church; author of Purpose Driven Youth Ministry

CUBBIE FINK - bassist for Grammy nominated band Foster the People

NATHAN GONZALEZ - Deputy editor for the Rothenberg Political Report, ABC News Consultant

ANGELITA KISENA - US Naval Officer serving at Naval Medical Center as a clinical nurse manager for the plastic surgery and wound clinic

OLIVIA KLAUSS - award-winning documentary filmmaker who directed and produced Sin by Silence

LARRY KRAISS - Surgeon and associate professor of surgery at the University of Utah Medical School

KRISTINA KUZMIC-CROCCO - host of The Ambush Cook on the Oprah Winfrey Network

PETER KUZMIC - Founder of Evangelical Theological Seminary in Croatia; diplomat and internationally recognized peacemaker

ED LEE - Co-founder and co-owner of Wahoo’s Fish Taco

DENNIS LINDSAY - President of Christ for the Nations Institute

LARRY MANTLE - Award-winning host of AirTalk on National Public Radio station KPCC

TORRY MARTIN - Comedian, author and speaker who currently writes for Adventures in Odyssey produced by Focus on the Family

JESSE MIRANDA - Consultant to three U.S. Presidents on Hispanic affairs. President of Alianza de Ministerios Evangelicos Nacionales (AMEN)

LCDR JIM PEUGH, CHC, USN Command Chaplain to Commander Naval

Special Warfare Group One

RON PRETTYMAN - Director of Athletics at Indiana State University

STEWART RAMSEY AND TRAVIS HARTANOV - Co-founders of Krochet Kids

International, a non-profit organization that employs women in Uganda and Peru to create crocheted hats and accessories

EMILY ROSE - actress on Syfy TV series Haven; main female character, Elena Fisher, in critically

acclaimed Uncharted video games

BECKY STILLING - Deputy Director of Technology Services & CIO at CA Department of Child Support Services

NICOLE SUYDAM - CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County

CONSTANCE WELLS - Senior Vice President for The Walt Disney Studios/Touchstone Pictures

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VANGUARD’S UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE OFFERS A BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN THE FOLLOWING MAJORS:

Accounting

Biological Sciences

Business Administration

CommunicationCommunication StudiesCinema/Digital Media

Cultural Anthropology

EnglishLiterature and Textual AnalysisWriting

History/Political Science

International Business

Liberal StudiesVarious Emphases

Marketing

MusicCompositionMusic EducationMusic MinistryPerformance

Music and Worship Arts

Psychology

ReligionBiblical StudiesChristian Formation and Discipleship StudiesIntercultural StudiesPastoral Leadership StudiesYouth Leadership Studies

Sociology

Theatre ArtsPerformance/DirectingTechnical/DesignMusical Theatre

VANGUARD’S UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE OFFERS A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN THE FOLLOWING MAJORS:

Biochemistry

BiologyBotany and EcologyEducationNeurosciencePre-Medical Studies

Chemistry

KinesiologyExercise and Sport ScienceSport StudiesPre-Health Sciences

Mathematics

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A LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

B JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT

C DISNEYLAND RESORT

D KNOTT’S BERRY FARM

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F ANGEL STADIUM

G DODGER STADIUM

H STAPLES CENTER/NOKIA THEATRE

I HONDA CENTER

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