renewing minds

What does it look like when a top-tier, highly recognized university makes this confession?

It looks like serious teaching and scholarship as faculty and students pursue intellectual discipleship in order to engage the pressing issues of our day.

It looks like community a diverse people all pulling in the same direction, united by a heart for God as they learn and work and grow together.

It looks like purpose inspiring young leaders to live in Gods truth while equipping them to make our world better.

It looks like quality the highest standards for everything that happens because we serve a God who calls us to excellence.

Such an institution is driven by faith, directed by core values and grounded in a distinctive mission.

That place is called Union University.

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Christian Intellectual Tradition 4

Excellence-Driven 6

Christ-Centered 14

People-Focused 18

Future-Directed 26

Financial Aid 32

Union at a Glance 34

Programs of Study 36

Preview Days 40

Jesus Christ isthe Lord of this pLace!

the integration of faith and learning is one of the most important and distinctive characteristics of christian higher education. education at a christian university involves

more than the delivery of content in the classroom in an effective way. it also involves helping

students learn to see the world through the lenses of a christian worldview. other distinctives include providing competencies in ones chosen field of study and helping to shape character for life and vocation.

David S. Dockery President, Union University, from his book Renewing Minds, p. 209

Union University is a place where your dreams and expectations are exceeded. It is a community that has at the center of its excellent academic program a Christian world and life view. Union students are encouraged to move toward a mature reflection of what the Christian faith means for every field of study.

It is this commitment that sets Union University apart from many institutions of higher learning in our country. Were pleased you are taking time to learn more about us; we think you will like what you see.

Perhaps the best people to introduce Union are those who have studied here. The most recent survey of our seniors concluded:

99% were very satisfied or satisfied by their regular communication with faculty at Union

93% were very satisfied or satisfied with their overall quality of instruction at Union

92% were very satisfied or satisfied with the amount of interaction they had with the faculty

92% were very satisfied or satisfied with their overall experiences at Union

In each of these areas, Union exceeds the national average for private universities by five to eight percentage points.

How can Union provide such satisfying educational experiences? We believe the answer lies in the four core values that shape our way of life and learning:

Union University provides Christ-centered education that promotes excellence and character development in service to Church and society.

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Excellence driven

Since 1997, U.S.News & World Report has ranked Union University as a top-tier institution. Union ranks among the top 15 masters level universities in the South.

In addition to this impressive overall ranking, editors also rank Union University among the top three up-and-coming schools in the South. Nationally, there were only 46 institutions chosen for this distinction.

Union also ranks among the top five schools in the South where the faculty has an unusually strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. Only 56 schools nationally were recognized in this way.

Among several thousand institutions across the country, Union is among a select group of institutions attracting attention for excellence. At Union, our goal as an institution and for you personally is achievement at the highest level.

World Renowned Speakers Much learning takes place outside the walls of a

classroom. In addition to an outstanding faculty, Union brings the worlds best-known speakers to Jackson. Keynote speakers at the annual scholarship banquet have included Tony Blair, George H. W. Bush, Former First Lady Laura Bush, Rudolph Giuliani, Mikhail Gorbachev, Lady Margaret Thatcher, Colin Powell, Bob Dole and Condoleezza Rice. A program called Union Forum recently brought Fox News commentator Juan Williams, Time Magazine columnist Margaret Carlson, and independent public opinion pollster Scott Rasmussen to campus.

In short, few schools of any size can match the quality of the speakers we bring to campus year after year. Students attend these events free of charge.

Initiative RewardedUnion students are known for taking initiative in

many areas. For example, one initiated and led a campaign to raise $50,000 for digging freshwater wells in Sudanese villages. Others place among the top national finishers in pharmacy competitions. And others take a leadership role in the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature, earning top delegation honors two years in a row among 37 colleges and universities. These accomplishments are not exceptions; they are typical of many of our students and demonstrate what can be done with the support and resources of Union University.

Union students work hard and set lofty goals. There are scores of stories about the success they have enjoyed. Here are just a few:

Caleb Trent (02) is an emergency room physician completing his second year of a four-year residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Trent co-founded an organization called Aid For Haiti in 2008, nearly two years prior to the deadly earthquake in that country. With the motto All for Him, Aid for Haiti has been addressing spiritual as well as medical needs.

Emily Lean (03) completed her doctorate in management and co-authored a research paper on the impact of domestic violence in the workplace. The Academy of Management, an international organization, honored that work with its Best Paper Award in 2009 from among about 6,000 entries. Dr. Lean now serves as Instructor of Business in Unions McAfee School of Business.

At Union, our goal as an institution and for you personally is achievement at the highest level.

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William Trautman (04, 09) completed a philosophy degree but had an interest in engineering. In the years following his initial graduation, Trautman re-enrolled and completed Unions engineering program with distinction. He won the Elizabeth Tigrett Medal in 2009, which is the highest academic honor awarded at Union graduation ceremonies. Trautman is now employed as a systems engineer with Lockheed Martin in Syracuse, N.Y.

Brock Alan Starnes (09) received a Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship for study in New Zealand. Starnes graduated from Unions McAfee School of Business Administration with a bachelors degree in management. He is pursuing a masters degree in business development at Victoria University in Wellington, New Zealand.

Brock says the Rotary Scholarship was a fitting conclusion to his time at Union: Throughout my four years, teachers, staff, and other students intentionally sought to share life together by listening, learning, and engaging one another in the development of ideas and advancement of discipleship,

Albert L. Shep Shepherd (10) was awarded a $25,000 scholarship through the Jackson Rotary Club for one year of graduate study in Scotland. Shepherd plans to pursue either a Master of Theology degree or a masters degree in literature, which would focus on biblical literature.

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Program Spotlight

Doctor of Pharmacy In fall 2008, Union began a Doctor of Pharmacy program. It complements an outstanding undergraduate pre-pharmacy program of study that has been successful here for many years.

Students who complete Unions undergraduate pre-pharmacy program with acceptable marks will be considered for preferential admission to our Doctor of Pharmacy program. In 2010, the Union University School of Pharmacy moved into Providence Hall, a 60,000 square foot, three-story building equipped with the latest laboratory technology and a state-of-the-art patient simulation center.

Intercollegiate Debate Union Universitys debate team concluded its 2010-11 season by winning the International Public Debate Association tournament for a second consecutive year. Seventeen teams, mostly from the southeast, competed in the event. You can find a link to more information about the debate program at uu.edu/org/debate. You can also contact our debate coach, Web Drake, at wdrake@uu.edu.

Memphis Teacher Residency A masters degree program offered by Union University in partnership with the Memphis Teacher Residency trains teachers committed to working in an urban environment. Students spend one year living in Memphis, where they will observe and teach at an urban school four days per week and work with an assigned mentor. After graduation, students commit to spending at least three years teaching in Memphis city schools. MTR is drawing students from across the country; this popularity will result in expansion of the program in 2012.

Whatever you choose to study, you can be certain union will help you excel. in department after department, you will find students and faculty setting national standards for excellence. for a closer look at our academic departments, go to uu.edu/academics. We think youll like what you find.

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Undergraduate ExcellenceUnion University specializes in traditional

undergraduate education. Outstanding classroom instruction and close contact with faculty are the hallmarks of an education at Union.

The university even hosts an annual undergraduate scholarship symposium that allows opportunities other schools almost always reserve for students in advanced degree programs. You can read about the event at uu.edu/events/uuss.

A few examples of presentations from our undergraduate students:

Business: Identifying and Minimizing Key Risks in a Not-For-Profit Entity

Chemistry: Aspects of Hydrogen Bonding in Highly Substituted Pyrroles

Computer Science: Speech to Sign Language using a LEGO Robotic Hand

Engineering: Wind Tunnel and Flow Visualization English: Writing an ending to Dickens unfinished

The Mystery of Edwin Drood International and Intercultural Studies: Mitigating

the Impact of Refugee Trauma on Unsettled Children

Youll gain knowledge from faculty members who are not just leaders in their fields, but who are committed to serving as mentors, coaches and advisors to their students. Theyre people who are committed to classroom teaching and the highest levels of scholarship. The student/faculty ratio at Union is 11 to 1. Thats among the best ratios youll see at any university.

Each year, Union University interviews top academic achievers from across the nation. They become candidates for scholarships during our Scholars of Excellence Weekend.

This past year, the Scholars of Excellence program brought more than 120 top students to campus for a weekend of interviews, discussions and fellowship. On Friday evening, candidates and their parents are President Dockerys dinner guests and afterwards, candidates visit with faculty members in their homes. Saturdays agenda includes a round of personal one-on-one interviews and small group discussions with professors on current events and academic articles.

Everyone invited to compete during Scholars of Excellence weekend receives offers of significant assistance, from at least $11,000 to full-tuition, room and board.

Union also offers a multifaceted Honors Program designed to sharpen your ability to assess ideas to think freely and constructively across the spectrum of academic fields. The honors program offers students opportunity for advanced study within majors, interdisciplinary study across majors, as well as numerous special events and lectures.

What about students who do not excel at these high levels and who may fall short of some minimum admission requirements? Because of its acclaimed Keystone Program, designed to provide additional academic support, Union is also an excellent choice for them. The Keystone Program provides these students the necessary tools to progress academically, with many achieving a level of success they may not have thought possible.

Outstanding classroom instruction and close contact with faculty are the hallmarks of an education at Union.

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Study AbroadAbout 250 Union students spent time studying

abroad during the 2010-11 academic year. Those opportunities took our students all over the world; some measured their time away in days or weeks while others studied for an entire semester.

Thats important because employers look at more than course selections and grades. Many want employees with a global perspective. Students with international study experience enjoy remarkable advantages in the employment marketplace.

Union has established an exciting new educational partnership with Singapore Baptists. Because English is commonly spoken there, opportunities abound for study in a variety of fields. Union faculty are also

involved in this partnership, and a few will become guest professors for students in Singapore. In addition to Singapore, Unions Institute for International and Intercultural Studies is directly involved with programs in Austria, China, France, Honduras, North Africa, Norway, Spain, Syria and Thailand. Students also are invited to submit proposals for their own study-abroad programs in settings of their choice.

To help accomplish its goals, the university partners with groups such as the Consortium for Global Education, an organization that has established more than 240 relationships with educational institutions in about 80 countries, and the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU), which offers a Best Semester program at locations around the globe.

Union Awards and Milestones U.S.News & World Report ranks Union among the

top 15 regional universities in the South. Union has been ranked as a Top Tier school every year since 1997. Editors also recently named Union among a small group of national Schools to Watch and among schools indentified with an unusually strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.

First Things magazine recently surveyed about 700 church-related colleges and universities and then named Union University one of the nations top 12 Protestant institutions.

For a fifth consecutive year, Union was named to the Presidents Higher Education Community Service

Honor Roll. Launched in 2006, the Community Service Honor Roll is the highest federal recognition a school can achieve for its commitment to service-learning and civic engagement.

Union Universitys bachelors degree program in engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET Inc., the recognized accrediting body of college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering and technology. Union is one of only four CCCU member schools in the South with that standing.

The Chronicle of Higher Education named Union to its honor roll in the annual survey of Great Colleges to Work For. Not only was Union among only 30 four-year institutions on the honor roll, it was one of only three schools in the nation to place in 11 of 12 categories.

The School of Education recently won the Model of Excellence Award from the Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education for the top education program in the United States for moral and ethical preparation.

Recent graduates from Union Universitys Bachelor of Science in Nursing program have a 96.4 percent pass rate on the latest national registered nurse licensure examination about nine points higher than the national average. The NCLEX-RN tests graduates on topics that cover the entire human lifespan from newborn to geriatrics.

Unions student-produced Cardinal & Cream was named the top campus newspaper in the South from among 33 schools, including a number of flagship state universities. Although it was the first-ever top ranking for the paper, the Cardinal & Cream has placed in the top 10 during six of the past seven years. The papers website ranked second; Union was one of only four schools to rank in the top 10 in both the newspaper and website categories.

U.S.News & World Report has ranked Union among the top 15 regional universities in the South.

cassidy has studied spanish during the summer terms in both Mexico and costa rica.

since i am an international business major, i want to show prospective employers i

can represent them in other places. if its a multi-national corporation, send me to one of the 23

spanish-speaking countries. i can handle that. having had the study abroad experiences, ive learned the language and ive also shown i have the confidence to step out of my comfort zone.

Cassidy OHair senior, international business, Lubbock, Texas

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Outstanding FacultyRenewing minds at Union means reclaiming

the Christian Intellectual Tradition and engaging the culture. These lofty goals cannot be attained without a committed and well-prepared faculty. We have invested in a faculty who bring the best in academic preparation, classroom teaching and mentorship to our growing campus. When you meet even a small group of faculty members, youll see why excellence-driven scholarship that renews minds is the hallmark of a Union education. Space does not permit a comprehensive listing of all our faculty members and their impressive accomplishments. But we thought youd enjoy reading about a few faculty members who are representative of Unions overall commitment to top-tier academic excellence.

1. C. Ben Mitchell Graves Professor of Moral Philosophy Editor, Ethics and Medicine: An International Journal of Bioethics Co-author, Biotechnology and the Human Good Co-author of Zondervans forthcoming International Dictionary of Christian Bioethics

2. Gregory A. Thornbury Dean, School of Theology and Missions Co-author, Shaping a Christian Worldview Senior Editor, Kairos Journal

3. Randall Bush Professor of Philosophy D.Phil., Oxford University

4. John Netland Chair, Department of English Ph.D., UCLA

5. Jeannette Russ Associate Professor of Engineering Ph.D., Vanderbilt University

6. Jason Crawford Assistant Professor of English Lilly Fellow Ph.D. Harvard University

7. Hal Poe Charles Colson Professor of Faith and Culture Author of more than a dozen books, including The Gospel and Its Meaning

8. Kevin Chen Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies Degrees from Berkeley and Stanford

9. Hunter Baker Associate Professor of Political Science Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Author, The End of Secularism Ph.D., Baylor University

10. George Guthrie Benjamin W. Perry Professor of Biblical Interpretation Author of Read the Bible for Life, which has sparked a nationwide drive to restore biblical literacy

11. Ray Van Neste Director, Ryan Center for Biblical Studies Ph.D., University of Aberdeen

12. Cindy Jayne Director, Institute for International and Intercultural Studies University Professor of Languages

13. Jennifer Gruenke Biology, Immunology, Science and Faith Ph.D., University of Virginia

14. Roman Williams Assistant Professor of Sociology Ph.D. Boston University

15. Steve Halla Culture and the Arts Ph.D., University of Texas

16. Scott Huelin Director, Honors Program Ph.D., University of Chicago

the excellence-driven core value permeates all aspects of life at union. for example, the

commitment to academic excellence is shared by so many students. it makes learning and

excelling so much easier for me and its something i really appreciate.

Taylor Hare sophomore, English, Nashville, Tenn.

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Union integrates the Christian faith with top-tier academics in a way that is rare in the world of higher education.Union provides multiple opportunities for community

service and mission projects around the globe. Our students want to make the world a better place. While these things are important to us, we also take a a far more comprehensive approach to applying the term

Christ-centered. Whether youre studying accounting or art,

engineering or sociology or any of our 100 programs of study youll understand your role in that field within the context of the Christian faith. Combine this type of classroom experience with outstanding chapel services and numerous mission and ministry opportunities, and the result is a comprehensive approach to life and learning.

In class projects, lectures and campus activities, the Christian Intellectual Tradition forms the foundation for learning. This approach is the hallmark of a Union University education.

Global Opportunity (GO) TripsAs you consider Union University, you should

know that we offer some of the best opportunities for missions and ministry available anywhere through GO Trips. Our community is committed to sharing the love of Christ with a hurting world and demonstrating servant leadership in practical ways.

These trips take our students to destinations as near as Memphis and as far away as China.

During a recent summer, our students conducted home medical visits in Uganda, prayed with German college students and led basketball camps in Southeast

Asia. Our students also GO during winter and spring breaks. Most of the destinations are overseas.

The stories and pictures these students bring home are incredible. Their lives are changed as they work to serve people in need of improved health care, education or spiritual guidance. GO Trips have become one of Union Universitys strongest and most important traditions.

Day of RemembranceAlthough our students work and study all over the

world, much investment of time and caring is also made in our own Jackson community. Each fall, the campus shuts down for a day so students, faculty and staff can complete service projects throughout West Tennessee. This Day of Remembrance has become one of Unions most cherished and anticipated events. In a recent year, 60 projects were completed on this single day of service.

in class projects, lectures and campus activities, Christian truth forms the foundation for learning.

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overseasBrazil, central asia,dominican republic, east asia, france,Germany, Guatemala, honduras, israel,Middle east,north africa,philippines, romania, ukraine

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Spiritual LifeSpiritual Life at Union University will help you

combine a love for God and a love for learning. Youll have a chance to join the adventure of developing and living out your faith during your college years. Here are a few of the programs Campus Ministries offers:

Klemata and Man UpKlemata trains undergraduate female students at

Union University in the discipline of Bible study as the foundation for leading women to love God with their heart, soul, and mind. Man Up is an opportunity for men to address key issues affecting the pursuit of a life of holiness and excellence.

Large group worship, mentoring relationships with older adults and teaching are also a part of these experiences, which have attracted several hundred participants each year.

LIFE GroupsThese student-led groups for new students provide

encouragement, assistance, and support through a network of relationships.

LIFE Groups give you a chance to meet other students within a small group setting that is relaxed and comfortable. It is a place where you are accepted for who you are.

Servant leadership is a major part of Union Universitys focus on Christ-centered education. Our students, who will become tomorrows leaders in the

church and their communities, are already busy serving here in Jackson.

For example, generations of Union students have taken active roles in the vital work of Jackson area congregations. Youll find them working on after-school tutoring programs in the inner city and helping with a ministry to an apartment complex. Although these programs are not sponsored by Union, they are a traditional part of the Union experience. Our students find places of service, and local churches depend upon them.

Two more examples: Union students are regular visitors to Mission Convalescent Home in Jackson. They provide ministry to the residents and enjoy long talks and playing games. But they also do needed work projects, from assisting with health-care needs to supporting the daily operation of the home.

J-Crib Ministries is an outreach in the Jackson area that matches children and teenagers with college-age students who provide mentoring leadership. Union students volunteer to help with after-school tutoring. Summer Camp, Bible studies and support for families. Nearly 100 Union students have taken part in some aspect of this ministry in the past year.

This is only a small sampling of the type of work our students do in the Jackson community. But their work is not limited by geographic boundaries. In fact, Union is known around the world for sending students across oceans and continents in service to others.

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Union is known around the world for sending students across oceans and continents in service to others.

union helps you understand what it means to be a christian

in a world that really doesnt favor christian values anymore. i really like the person that im becoming.

im starting to learn how to balance my christian beliefs with my career goals.

Claudia Velasco junior, business administration, Johnson City, Tenn.

for me as a professor, there is nothing more exciting than seeing a student come into a class at one point, and leave that class transformedso that they are going to live their lives differently.

George Guthrie Benjamin W. Perry Professor of Bible, School of Theology and Missions

People focused

Union combines the advantages of being a nationally recognized university with the personal attention of a close-knit learning community. Professors will know your name and care about your future.

That combination of small-school closeness and big-school amenities is a unique advantage for our students. A few more examples:

Union is large enough to offer 100 programs of study on the undergraduate and graduate levels, yet small enough that 100 percent of our classes are taught by professors rather than graduate students.

Union is large enough to be recognized in national rankings and publications, yet small enough that every new incoming student is prayed for by name before they arrive on campus.

Union is large enough to attract renowned scholars to its faculty, yet small enough that students often are invited to dinner in the homes of these scholars. In fact, faculty members also give out their home telephone numbers and reserve office time for anyone needing extra help.

Union is large enough to get national attention in athletics (including five national titles in womens basketball during the last 13 years), yet small enough to provide individual guidance on personal fitness and intramural activities that benefit all students.

Union is large enough to support what has been named the best college newspaper in the South, yet small enough that professors and students informally discuss the most controversial news of the day over coffee or at the lunch table.

If you go to Barefoots Joe, our on-campus coffee house, youll see what this means. You might find a student sipping coffee with a professor and discussing common interests. Youll discover a place designed and decorated by students. Its a place where they can meet up with friends, find a relaxing study environment or unwind after a long day.

At Union, students are priority one. As Union continues to grow, we will never lose our focus on individual students. So weve made students and instruction a financial and philosophical priority. Weve invested in an impressive 11 to 1 student/faculty ratio.

Weve made classroom instruction a priority for our faculty. They publish and research, too. But theyre available to work with students at every level. These men and women make exceptional efforts to help you achieve.

Personal relationships are treasured at Union, and are crucial to your success. At Union, we see students, faculty and staff as a single authentic community. That approach values relationships, tradition and trust. It creates fertile ground for learning and achieving at the highest levels.

Union combines the advantages of being a nationally recognized university with the personal attention

of a close-knit learning community.

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When you set foot on campus and walk through the buildings, i think that you feel a very special sense of community. relationships are very important here,

regardless of how much union grows. theres this special sense of knowing were all striving to serve christ. that creates a unique atmosphere. Hannah Strickland junior, elementary education, Jackson, Tenn.

Starting with the proper FocusNew student orientation for all first-time college

students and all transfers who live on campus is an experience unlike any other you might have during your college career. When you move in you will be assigned to a Focus group where you and a dozen or so new students will be led by an upperclassman who has been trained to be of service to you.

During this time, new students and a few group leaders have the entire campus to themselves. Every activity is designed to help you connect to each other, your new campus home and the Jackson community. Youll even be invited to President Dockerys home for ice cream.

A Private Bedroom for Every Student

Union University offers students a wide selection of top quality residence life experiences. It starts with four quads completed in 2008 (Ayers, Hurt, Watters and Grace), and another quad that opened in Fall 2010 (Hope).

Youll be happy to know that students had a key role in designing the new buildings, and we think youll love the results. Available in each four-bedroom apartment:

A private bedroom for every student (a longstanding Union tradition)

Two bathrooms Kitchenette and living room Washer and Dryer no charge to use Safe rooms on the first floor of every buildingYou will experience the same atmosphere in which

students have thrived for years: a design that combines

the benefits of fellowship and community with the opportunity for privacy. Unions on-campus facilities are among the best youll find anywhere.

The majority of freshmen students are assigned to the Heritage Residence Complex. As with the quads, Heritage residents enjoy the benefits of a private kitchen and living room in each four-bedroom apartment. And again, each bedroom is a private room. The McAfee Commons building includes a game room and large gathering room, flat screen TVs, game systems, and comfortable sofas and tables. Complimentary use of washers and dryers is also available in McAfee Commons.

Bowld Student CommonsUnions new residential commons building is designed

for the use of all our residential students. Inside, youll find multipurpose space for meetings or athletics with a second-floor walking track, television lounges, music rooms, an Internet lounge, game rooms and meeting areas for campus organizations. In addition to 30,000 square feet of indoor space, the outdoor facilities here include courts for basketball and volleyball, as well as bricked-in grills. Students helped design this outstanding facility, which opened in January 2010.

Unions on-campus facilities are among the best youll find anywhere.

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Alliance FrancophoneAlpha ChiAlpha Psi OmegaAlpha Sigma LambdaAlpha Tau AlphaAlpha Tau OmegaAmerican Advertising Federation-

Union UniversityAmerican Institute of Graphic ArtsAssociation for Computing

MachineryBaptist Student Nursing FellowshipBIOMECardinal & CreamChi OmegaCollege DemocratsCollege RepublicansCollegiate Music Educators

AssociationDebate TeamDigital Media Studies SocietyHonors Student Associationink.Institute of Electrical and

Electronics Engineers

Inter-Fraternity CouncilInternational Justice MissionKappa DeltaKappa Delta PiKappa Mu EpsilonLambda Chi AlphaLife139Ministerial AssociationMOSAICMu KappaMusic EnsemblesPanhellenic CouncilPhi AlphaPhi Alpha ThetaPhi Beta LambdaPhi Mu Alpha SinfoniaPhi Theta Kappa Alumni

AssociationPi Kappa Lambda National Music

Honor SocietyPsi ChiPsychology ClubPublic Relations Student Society

of AmericaRutledge Honorary History Club

Sigma Alpha EpsilonSigma Alpha IotaSigma DeltaSigma Pi SigmaSigma Tau DeltaSigma Theta TauSocial Work Reaches OutSociety of Physics StudentsSociologists in MotionStudent Activities CouncilStudent Members of the American

Chemical SocietyStudent Nurses AssociationStudent Tennessee Education

AssociationStudents for SustainabilityStudents In Free EnterpriseThe TorchUnion Broadcasting SocietyUnion Pre-Law SocietyUnion Triathlon ClubUntitledYoung AlumsZeta Tau Alpha

for a detailed description of each organization and links to individual websites, go to uu.edu/studentservices/organizations.

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Fraternities and SororitiesUnion University is home to three social fraternities:

Alpha Tau Omega Lambda Chi Alpha Sigma Alpha Epsilon

There are three social sororities: Chi Omega Kappa Delta Zeta Tau Alpha

Union University is one of the very few institutions in the 111-member Council for Christian Colleges and Universities to fully integrate a Greek social system with our student life plan. Each of these organizations intentionally incorporates the Christ-centered commitment of the university. The groups support our university mission, and take part in projects that benefit the entire academic community as well as the local community. The Office of Student Leadership Development can also provide information on the Jackson chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha.

Student Activities Council Student Activities Council is committed to providing

an exciting program of activities which seeks to promote fellowship, community and fun among the student body. This student-led organization seeks to serve Christ first by serving others. Some examples of the events theyve staged recently include coffeehouse concerts, benefit events for ministries, and a Senior Prom at a local retirement center. SAC also sponsors Family Weekend, Midnight Movies, and trips to area sporting events such as Memphis Grizzlies basketball and Jackson Generals baseball, along with rallies and tailgating for Union University athletics. More information: uu.edu/studentservices/studentprograms.

Young Alums Young Alums works closely with the Office of

University Relations to plan annual milestone events for each class and to foster and grow school affinity. Membership is open to anyone who has achieved sophomore standing.

each of these organizations intentionally incorporates the Christ-centered commitment of the university.

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AthleticsThe National Collegiate Athletic Association has approved

Union Universitys application to begin the transition to NCAA Division II affiliation. After successful completion of the three-year membership process, Union will join the prestigious Gulf South Conference, one of the premier conferences in Division II. Union will begin competing with GSC schools in 2012-13.

Union offers scholarships for 13 varsity squads, including baseball (men), basketball (men and women), cheerleading (men and women), cross country (men and women), golf (men and women), soccer (men and women), softball (women) and volleyball (women).

Union has a tradition of strong intercollegiate sports teams. The quality of athletic facilities here usually is found only at much larger universities. Our Lady Bulldogs basketball team won back-to-back NAIA Division I national championships in 2009 and 2010. They also won the title in 1998, and back-to-back championships in 2005 and 2006. Union teams combined to win the TranSouth Conference All-Sports Trophy for the past eight years.

Athletics at Union is about more than intercollegiate competition. We also enjoy a vibrant intramural program. At this level, anyone can participate. Some of the more popular activities attract several hundred students. They enjoy the fellowship and fun that comes from friendly team competition. We offer programs including flag football, sand volleyball, water polo, indoor racquetball, basketball, disc golf and rugby.

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(Womens baskeball) coach Mark campbell has made such

a huge impact on my life and i will forever be grateful for that man. hes not here at union to win

championships, hes here to spread the Gospel and to help impact other lives. he will tell you that if he doesnt spread that message, he didnt have a successful year.

Kayla Bryant 11 social work, Shelbyville, Tenn. Member of the 2010 Lady Bulldogs, NAIA D-I National Champions

Union has a tradition of strong intercollegiate sports teams. we also enjoy a vibrant intramural program.

Future directed

You are thinking more and more about the school you will choose, and ultimately, the career path you will take. Right now, you are probably more future-directed than at any other time of your life.

So its only natural for you to wonder how our graduates fare when they leave Union University. Its good to know that students who were in your shoes just a few years ago are now enjoying some of the best opportunities available anywhere:

Nearly 100% of our faculty-recommended health science students have been accepted to medical school or professional graduate study.

There is a 100% job placement rate for nursing and education graduates.

More than 80% of our graduates have jobs or places in graduate school within a month of receiving their degrees.

Six Union University alumni from a recent graduating class won major academic awards after completing studies at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center.

90% of Unions undergraduate students who take the PRAXIS teacher certification exam pass it on their first attemptthats 19 percentage points higher than the state average.

77% of Union seniors plan to complete post-graduate work.

But being future-directed is defined by more than impressive statistics. It is an investment in students who have not yet joined usstudents like you!

Investing in future studentsWhen you visit campus, chances are good youll

see some construction underway. Its evidence that Union is one of the souths fastest-growing universities. Union has invested more than $120 million in campus improvements in the past decade. A common question on campus is What are they building next?

Weve told you about our new housing on campus. But the construction doesnt end there. Look at the list of recent and significant building projects completed at Union:

Providence Hall, a 60,000 square foot, three-story building for pharmacy and health sciences.

White Hall, a state-of-the-art, 63,000 square foot science building.

The Carl Grant Events Center, with impressive banquet facilities and visitor reception areas.

Interior upgrading and renovation of the Barefoot Student Union Building including the student-designed coffee house named Barefoots Joe.

A lighted World Cup-size soccer field for competition and the Smith Memorial Soccer Complex that includes seating for 1,000, a press box and concessions.

An athletic field house with indoor turf room and locker rooms for baseball, softball and men and womens soccer.

The number of available campus parking spaces (2,700) has doubled in the past decade.

Being future-directed is defined by more than impressive statistics. it is an investment in students who

have not yet joined usstudents like you!

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Be Among the First to Study in our New Library

For decades, Union University has invested in excellent library resources. But it has become apparent in recent years that the current library space within the Penick Academic Complex is inadequate to accommodate future growth needs.

As a new student, you could be among the first to use the new three-story, free-standing library building that will take shape along the Great Lawn. Scheduled completion for the project is the year 2013. Imagine the advantages of studying in a library building designed to incorporate all the finest 21st century technologies.

Although technology has made going to the library less necessary for many types of research, scholars still value opportunities for quiet study or academic collaboration. So the new library building will be equipped with physical space for a wide variety of academic work.

As you can imagine, there is much excitement about these plans for a new Union library. Join us for this historic development.

Proposed new Library Building located on the Great Lawn. TLM Associates, Inc.

im a motivated person. i definitely know that i want to

go to graduate school. When i set up meetings with professors to talk about possible programs, they

really have great answers for me immediately. they dont sugar-coat it. But theyre encouraging and theyre willing to share from their own experiences.

Joshua Morgan senior, psychology, Memphis, Tenn.

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professors invite us to their homes all the time just to

get to know us. they care about useven professors outside our disciplines. a year later, an

english professor who hosted me for dinner stoped me in the hallway just to see how i was doing, and still remembered my name.

Sarah Hill junior, marketing/psychology, Little Rock, Ark.

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The annual cost of attending Union University is less than you might expect. If you compare this cost with schools of similar academic quality across the nation, you will find we offer an excellent value and lower total costs than many of our peer institutions.

You might expect us to say that. But others with no affiliation to Union University are saying the same thing about us.

Each year, an independent research firm evaluates schools based on academic quality and cost. From nearly 1,500 schools, it chooses Americas 100 Best College Values. Once again this year, Union made the list.

The Council of Independent Colleges issued a survey recently that showed Unions tuition was 15% lower than the average cost among its 530 member institutions.

Still, we know attending Union requires a significant investment. Our annual tuition, room, board and fees will total about $33,000 in 2011-12. We are prepared to help you meet these costs.

To illustrate that promise, understand that more than 90% of our students receive some form of institutional financial aid.

Our Student Financial Planning staff has a well-deserved reputation for finding aid and putting together financial packages that work. They aggressively and tirelessly search out aid sources. They tell many stories each year of students and parents who went into the process thinking they could not afford to come to Union but found out it was indeed possible.

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Here are a few of the resources we will tap to help you invest in your education at Union University:

Academic Scholarships(Based on ACT/SAT scores, class rank and high school GPA. Renewable by maintaining a 3.0 average at Union.)

National Merit Finalist or Semi-Finalist Scholarship National Achievement Finalist or

Semi-Finalist Scholarship National Hispanic Recognition Scholarship Transfer/Academic Leadership Scholarships Fine Arts Scholarships Debate Scholarships Athletic Scholarships Leadership Awards

Scholars of Excellence Presidential Scholarship (full tuition, room, board

and required fees), Provost Scholars Award (full tuition), Deans Scholars Award (75% tuition), University Scholars Award (50% tuition).

Applicants for Scholarship of Excellence must satisfy the following two criteria:

1. Minimum 31 ACT OR Minimum 1360 SAT (combined critical reading and math scores).

2. Top 15% class rank OR a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.Note: Students achieving finalist or semi-finalist status

with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation will be deemed eligible for Scholars of Excellence competition.

Eligibility Based Financial Aid Alumni Legacy Scholarships Church Endowed Scholarships Institutional Endowed Scholarships Church and Convention Ministry Scholarships Ministers Dependent Award Christian Educators Dependent Award Missionary Dependent Award Tennessee Baptist Convention Scholarship Multi-student Award

(for more than one student from a family) Federal and State Aid Tennessee Scholars Award Union University Grant

Loans Federal Stafford Loan Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students

(PLUS) Alternative Loans through Private Lenders

Federal Workstudy

Institutional Workships Employment on the Union campus

For a complete listing of scholarships and financial aid opportunities, go to uu.edu/financialaid. If we can be of assistance to you, please email us at finaid@uu.edu or call us at 731.661.5015.

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Location Jackson, Tennessee (area population: 100,000), 80 miles east of Memphis and 120 miles west of Nashville. Forbes magazine recently ranked Jackson as one of Americas top 150 cities for business and careers.

Emphasis A private, four-year, coeducational liberal arts-based university offering bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees.

Activities More than 50 major student-produced music and theatre events each academic year; 60 campus clubs, societies, fraternities, sororities and other organizations; Cardinal & Cream student newspaper and The Torch, a literary journal, and Jackson 24/7 daily television news program.

Campus Union Universitys main campus in Jackson and its extension campuses in Germantown and Hendersonville cover 360 acres.

The wooded Jackson campus features pine groves, sycamores, a variety of oaks including Shumardi oaks lining the great lawn, elm, dogwoods, sweet gums and cherry trees.

There are more than 40 major buildings and excellent athletic facilities. Roughly $120 million in new campus construction has been completed during the past decade, including several new Georgian-Colonial classroom buildings that support state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities. Most of Unions on campus housing has been constructed since 2008. Student-suggested design features were incorporated in each new building; all residence buildings include a private bedroom for each student.

The campus is situated along the U.S. 45 bypass in north Jackson, and is within a five-minute drive of Jacksons largest concentration of retail establishments and restaurants.

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Technology Each on-campus apartment is equipped with filtered Internet and cable connections. In addition, wireless network access is available in residence commons areas, as well as in each academic building and the Student Union Building. Students also receive a Union email account and private file storage space on the Union network.

AthleticsVarsity Sports Baseball (men) Basketball (men and women) Cheerleading (men and women) Cross Country (men and women) Golf (men and women) Soccer (men and women) Softball (women) Volleyball (women)

Recently offered intramural sports Basketball Bulldog Madness (free throw, hot shot

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Accreditation Union University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, education specialist, and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Union University.

Normal inquiries about the institution, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to the institution and not to the Commissions office.

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Training Education Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia

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Teacher Education National Association of Schools of Music Teacher Education Program of the Tennessee

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Teacher Education Association of Collegiate Business Schools

and Programs Association of Independent Liberal Arts

Colleges for Teacher Education Council of Independent Colleges Council for Christian Colleges and Universities Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences Council on Undergraduate Research International Association of Baptist Colleges

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Business Administration* Accounting Actuarial Science Business Administration Economics International Business Management Management for Non-Business Professionals Marketing

Chemistry Biochemistry Chemical Physics Chemistry* Medical Technology

Communication Arts Advertising Broadcast Journalism Digital Media Studies Film Studies Journalism Media Communications Photojournalism Public Relations Speech Theatre and Speech* Theatre

Computer Science Computer Information Systems Computer Science Digital Media Studies Information Technology

Education* Elementary Education Learning Foundations Grades Pre K-3, K-6, 4-8 Special Education Modified Comprehensive Teacher Licensure, K-12 and Secondary Areas

Engineering Electrical Mechanical

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International and Intercultural Studies Global Studies Regional Studies Study Abroad

Language Applied Linguistics French* Spanish* Teaching English as a Second language*

Mathematics Actuarial Science Mathematics* # Statistics

Music Church Music Christian Studies Communication Arts Music Management Music Marketing Music Education Band* Choral* Music Theory Performance Organ Piano Voice

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im eternally indebted to what union has done in its preparation of how i need to think about life. More than the specific things i learned at union, learning how to think transformed everything that i do, and caused me to see my work as a platform for ministry. ultimately, im more than an ambassador for foundation Bank; im an ambassador for christ. and i dont know that i would have thought that way had i not been shaped by the influences at union.

Chad Wilson, 01 President, Foundation Bank

McKenzie, Tenn.

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Take a closer look at Union University

Campus literature can only give you a taste of whats inside Union University. To see for yourself, you need to give us one day.

Come to Union University and sit in on classes. Meet professors and staff, and ask them tough questions. Eat in our cafeteria and even spend the night in an apartment on campus if you wish. Youll get to know students who recently faced the same major decisions youre making now.

If youd like to join us for a Preview Day, please register online at uu.edu/campusvisit, call us toll free at 1.800.33.UNION or contact us via e-mail at info@uu.edu.

We would request that you contact us at least one week in advance of your planned visit. Even if you cannot attend one of the seven designated Preview Days, we hope youll get in touch with us to arrange a visit that better fits your schedule.

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Before i was a student here, the literature i read about union

described exactly what i was looking for in a university. there was a part of me that said could

this really be true? since ive been a student here, ive been surprised pleasantly surprised by how my expectations have been surpassed. its even better than what was described in the literature that i received. its been wonderful.

Gracie Wise sophomore, English and history, Searcy, Ark.

Find out more about Union UniversityWeve only begun to describe the many great things you will

experience at Union University. We know youll probably have a lot of questions. We know youll want to give this decision prayerful consideration.

But dont wait too long to ask those questions or submit an application. Union uses a rolling admissions policy, which means applications are reviewed and admission decisions are made on a regular basis beginning each September. That means we continue filling a new class until there is no more space.

For that reason, its very important that you apply as early as possible.

The quickest way to begin is to apply online today at uu.edu/apply.

Weve seen our approach to Christian education bring out the best in thousands of students through the years. We believe our four core values can be the strong foundation upon which you build your life. Its time to take the next step. Visit us. See why an Excellence-driven, Christ-centered, People-focused, Future-directed education will make a life-changing difference for you.

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