ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY
RMU.EDU
6001 University Boulevard, Moon Township, PA 15108 • 800-762-0097
BE THE
CHANGE.
BE THE
CHANGE.
EVERY EXPERIENCE AT
ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY
IS DESIGNED TO INSPIRE CHANGE.
INSPIRE
CHANGE
Get ready to change lives, starting with your own.
RMU.EDU
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PROGRAMS OF
STUDY
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Advertising
Applied Mathematics
Biology
Biology Pre-Med
Biology–Teacher Certification
Business
Business, Computer and
Information Technology–
Teacher Certification
Biomedical Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Software Engineering
English
English–Teacher Certification
Environmental Science
Finance
Financial Mathematics
Graphic Design
Photography
Political Science
Pre-Law
Pre-Medicine
Professional Communications
and Information Systems
Psychology
Clinical
General
Sport Psychology
Communication
History
Public Relations
Computer Information Systems
Hospitality and
Tourism Management
Secondary Education (7 - 12)
Social Science
Information Sciences
Social Science–
Social Studies
Teacher Certification
Corporate Communication
Criminal Justice
Cyber Forensics and
Information Security
Intelligence Systems
Interaction Design
Sociology
Data Analytics
Journalism
Economics
Management
Education
Manufacturing Engineering
Early Childhood (PreK–4)
Middle Level (4–8)
Secondary (7–12)
Special Education
(in combination with
Early Childhood Education)
CHANGE
Organizational Leadership
Engineering
Marketing
Special Education
(in combination with
Early Childhood Education)
Mathematics–
Teacher Certification
Sports Communications
Media Arts
Sport Psychology
Nuclear Medicine
Technology
Theatre
Nursing
HOW THE WORLD SEES YOU
Software Development
Sport Management
Television/Video Production
ASK ABOUT
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3+3 Law Program
Five-Year Accelerated Bachelor’s / Master’s Programs
Patriot Scholars University Honors Program
Legal Studies Minor
Medical School Affiliation Programs
Student Engagement Transcript (SET)
Internships & Study Abroad Programs
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“The RMU experience really sets us apart
in the business world from other schools.
It is so important to market yourself and
the communication skills program is very
helpful. It is a requirement for all students
and is so important. We are taught public
speaking, how to network, how to seek a
job and prepare for a career.”
Merritt Donoghue | Class of 2017
Communication, 2017 Class President
Hometown: Oakdale, PA
230
Acres
RMU has 230 acres
of learning and living
space on campus.
CHANGE
Robert Morris University is a green, spacious
and vibrant suburban campus. Yet it is located
just minutes from downtown Pittsburgh. Talk
about the best of both worlds.
Step outside your residence hall and see vast lawns, hiking
trails and picture-postcard buildings in a secure campus
setting. Beyond our welcoming arch, discover more stores,
restaurants and hangouts than you can possibly try in four
years. And just beyond that, explore the city of Pittsburgh,
a global crossroads of Fortune 500 business, advanced
technology, medical innovation and world-class culture and
arts. Get ready to live it.
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YOUR SURROUNDINGS
500
Fortune
One of the highest
concentrations
of Fortune 500
companies in the U.S.
100s
You can choose
from hundreds of
restaurants, from
pizza and burgers, to
international cuisine
and fine dining.
YOUR CAMPUS
YOUR PITTSBURGH
YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
• 4,200 undergraduate students + 1,000 graduate
students from 37 states and 37 countries
• 85% of freshmen live on campus in 12 residence
halls, suites and apartments
• Twice named as “America’s Most Livable City”
by Places Rated Almanac
• Major league sports teams Steelers,
Penguins and Pirates
• Minutes from major retailers and the
Pittsburgh International Airport
• Close to parks and recreational centers
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SCHOOL OF
ENGINEERING,
MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE
ENGINEERING + MATHEMATICS + ACTUARIAL SCIENCE +
BIOLOGY + ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE + PRE MEDICINE + ENERGY
ACCREDITATION
Undergraduate engineering degree programs are accredited
by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
RMU/SEMS is a member of The National Additive
Manufacturing Innovation Institute (NAMII), now called
America Makes. (This initiative is President Obama’s vision
on manufacturing renaissance in the country.)
Maria Kalevitch, the dean of RMU’s School
of Engineering, Mathematics and Science
(pictured above), has recently been named
to INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine’s 100
Inspiring Women of STEM.
RMU.EDU/SEMS
STATE OF THE ART FACILITIES
7,500 sq. ft. engineering and science facility with
innovative technology + hands on experience
REAL WORLD
EXPERIENCE
PUSH THE LIMITS
SEMS Research and
Outreach Center
+ STEM Education
With the latest and most
sophisticated equipment
and technology, RMU will
prepare you to excel in
your chosen profession.
Real-world problem solving +
Fastest growing school with
fastest growing majors
BIOLOGY/PRE-MED PARTNERSHIPS
Partnerships with Drexel University College of Medicine,
AGH, PCOM, LECOM, Palmer Chiropractic College, and
New York Chiropractic College
RECENT INTERNSHIP/FULL-TIME EMPLOYERS INCLUDE
Bayer Corporation
Boeing
Bombardier Transportation
Caterpillar, Inc.
Curtiss Wright
FedEx
Highmark Life & Casualty
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Johnson and Johnson
Lexmark International
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Michael Baker Corporation
NASA
Nationwide
New York Life
PPG Industries, Inc.
Prudential Insurance
Rockwell Software
Siemens
Towers Watson
U.S. Steel
Westinghouse Electric
Westinghouse Power
Corporation
BE UNIQUE
One of 16 schools named a Center of Actuarial
Excellence + Western PA’s only ABET accredited
Manufacturing Engineering degree program
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“I have a stake in the students’ futures.
They have a stake in the information
and advice I give them. And these kids
teach me as much as I teach them.
They are all students who are trying
to learn where they are going in life.”
David Budziszewski, PhD
School of Business Academic Advising Coordinator
CHANGE
At RMU, you’ll stretch your boundaries with
the support of strong faculty, coaches, peers
and staff who are passionate about helping
you succeed.
Your academic advisor will start you on your career path
from day one. Have a question? If it’s about campus life, ask
your Resident Advisor. If it’s about the syllabus, text your
professor. From our on-site nurses to the cafeteria staff
who know you like cheeseburgers on Thursdays, you’ll find
people who will push you to succeed—without letting go.
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YOUR COMFORT ZONE
15:1
Ratio
Our student-to-faculty
ratio means your
professors get to
know you personally
THE CENTER FOR STUDENT SUCCESS
MANY CARING TOUCHPOINTS
The Center for Student Success is your “parent away
from home.” They can guide you through any personal
or academic challenges that may occur along the way.
Your academic advisor, career counselor
and your Center for Student Success
counselor ensure a successful career path.
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ACCREDITATION
SCHOOL OF
BUSINESS
ACCOUNTING + ECONOMICS + FINANCE + HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT +
MARKETING + MANAGEMENT + SPORTS MANAGEMENT
AACSB International
(Association to Advance
Collegiate Schools of Business),
a distinction awarded to only 5%
of business schools in the world.
RMU.EDU/BUSINESS
GO TO WORK
Internships + Co-ops + Job fair +
Career Planning Center +
Legal Studies minor
HIT THE
GLOBE
RUNNING.
LEARN TO LEAD
Expert faculty of
professionals, + Realworld case studies
At RMU, you’re uniquely
prepared to wrap your brain
around the ever-changing
global marketplace.
STAND APART
Professional organizations +
Study abroad
RECENT INTERNSHIP/FULL-TIME EMPLOYERS INCLUDE
American Express Financial
Bank of New York Mellon
Bayer Corporation
Convention Center-Pittsburgh
Deloitte
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Department of Defense
Embassy Suites
Federated Investors
FedEx
Heinz North America
Jackson Hewitt Tax Services
Just Harvest/United Way
PepsiCo
Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP
U.S. Steel Corporation
STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES
PNC Trading Center with simulated stock-trading floor +
U.S. Steel Videoconferencing and Technology Resource
Center + Allegheny Technologies Global Business Library
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“The internships were valuable because
they allowed me to take classroom
knowledge and apply it to real life
experiences. I continued to learn and
grow with each internship. They helped
me to prepare for a career.”
Gabriella Gasparich | Class of 2104
Communication
PR Coordinator at Chemistry Communications
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
11%
Percentage of
RMU students
studying abroad
CHANGE
YOUR ODDS
RMU students don’t come to sit on the
sidelines: they come with the expectation of
a well-rounded experience, expanded world
views, fun, friends and a focus on the future.
With more than 100 clubs, sports and activities, they still
manage to have the time of their lives. Without detours
or distractions, they never forget they’re here to learn the
skills they need to get a job in their field of interest. That
single-minded focus on preparing you for the working world
is what makes RMU so different from other universities.
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92%
Placement Rate
CAREER FAIRS
RECENT INTERNSHIPS
Our PPG Industries Career and Leadership
Development Center draws 120 employers yearly
as host of one of the region’s largest career fairs
The White House, Pittsburgh Steelers,
NASA, U.S. State Department, Mellon/
BNY and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC
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SCHOOL OF
COMMUNICATIONS &
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
DATA ANALYTICS + COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS + COMMUNICATION + CYBER
FORENSICS & INFORMATION SECURITY + ENGLISH + MEDIA ARTS + ACCELERATED
B.S./M.S. IN CIS + ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP + SPORTS COMMUNICATIONS
ACCREDITATION
BS Computer information
Systems degree and BS
Information Science degree
are accredited by the Computing
Accreditation Commission
of ABET.
www.abet.org
SCIS.RMU.EDU
BE CAREER-READY
Industry internships & co-ops +
Career Planning Center + Job fair
INFORMATION
IS POWER
STAY OUT FRONT
Industry experienced
faculty with academic
credentials
Volunteer as early as your
freshman year at the campus
TV studio, on the radio or in the
digital editing bays of our stateof-the-art production studio.
LATEST MEDIA AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
RECENT INTERNSHIP/FULL-TIME EMPLOYERS INCLUDE
ATM Corporation
Bayer Corporation
BNY Mellon
Brunner
Clear Channel Radio Pittsburgh
Computer Associates
CTR Systems
Disney
D.C. International
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ESPN Radio
Fox News
GlaxoSmithKline
Heritage Valley Health System
Highmark
IBM mainframe
JP Morgan Chase
KDKA, WTAE, WQED, WPXI
Lemieux Group
MARC USA
Adaptive and cross platform
majors & programs
Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Steelers
PNC
RAM Software
Root Sports
UPMC
Verizon Wireless
World Vision
Wall-to-Wall Studios
Advanced computer labs + Large TV studio +
Web radio station + Campus publications +
Center for Documentary Production & Study
THE COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS PROGRAM
Analyze + Manage + Communicate +
Visualize information
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“I’ve made some of my best friends here at
RMU; we have the same goals to succeed.
My friends are across majors and all over
campus. I’ve bonded with people from my
region…you can have 1,000 friends, but
be in a class of only 8 people, and have a
personal experience with your professors.”
Quaheem Brown | Class of 2017
Management and Marketing Major
Hometown: Williamstown, NJ
CHANGE
At RMU, working toward a degree goes handin-hand with working for a better world.
Through our Student Engagement Transcript (SET) all of
your student activities, leadership positions, community
service work, internships, co-ops, cultural activities and
international experiences are formally documented on
your SET for future employers and graduate schools to
see. It’s our way of shining a light on your potential
outside of the classroom, as a citizen of the world.
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SOMEONE’S LIFE
SET
Our Student Engagement
Transcript (SET) sets you
on a path beyond the
walls and lawns of RMU,
sending you out into the
world to change lives and
make a difference.
SIX CATEGORIES OF SET
SHARED EXPERIENCES
Arts, Culture & Creativity | Global Experience |
Undergrad Research | Service | Leadership |
Professional Experience
Working with your professors in a community
service project or spending time with them
on an international study trip helps to develop
mentorships that last a lifetime.
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SCHOOL OF
EDUCATION AND
SOCIAL SCIENCES
ACCREDITATION
CRIMINAL JUSTICE + EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION + HISTORY +
POLITICAL SCIENCE + MID-LEVEL EDUCATION + SOCIOLOGY + SECONDARY
EDUCATION + SPECIAL EDUCATION + SOCIAL SCIENCES + PSYCHOLOGY
Education programs are
accredited by the Council
for the Accreditation of
Educator Preparation (CAEP).
RMU.EDU/EDUCATION
ACCELERATE TO AN ADVANCED DEGREE
Combined bachelor’s and master’s degree
in 5 years + 100% of Psychology grad school
students report RMU is their first choice
PUT THEORY
INTO PRACTICE
LEARN FROM
LEADERS
100% of faculty holds
doctoral degrees
+ Field experience
RMU education and social
sciences students plunge into
the professional world much
earlier than their peers at
other universities.
GO THE EXTRA MILE
Study teaching abroad + Teach ESL +
PSEA student chapter + Provide tutoring
RECENT INTERNSHIP/FULL-TIME EMPLOYERS INCLUDE
Allegheny County Medical
Examiner
Allegheny General Hospital
Department of Psychiatry
Early Learning Institute
Family Behavioral Resources
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Heinz History Center
Hopewell School District
Guidance Department
Manchester Academic Charter
School and Development Center
Mars Home for Youth
Orphanage Outreach
RMU Career Center
Sewickley Community Center
Soldiers and Sailors Military
Museum and Memorial
Dozens of local and regional
school districts
PREPARE EARLY
Lesson planning + Student teaching + Field observations
+ Practicum + Internships + Clinical hours
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“I’m realistic with my players about
their strengths and weaknesses. They
may not understand what I’m saying
or doing until five or ten years down
the road. I always tell them, if you
treat people well and if you work hard,
you’ll have a good chance at being
successful in anything you try.”
Andy Toole
Head Coach, Men’s Basketball
100+
Clubs & Activities
Greek organizations,
community service
groups, professional
clubs and honor
societies
CHANGE
RMU students love to show the world who
they are and what they are capable of.
Sharpened by years of confidence-building experiences
and competition in and out of the classroom, you will
come away with a transformed vision of yourself as a
single-minded and self-assured professional. You will think
critically, make difficult decisions and feel the unique sense
of pride and achievement that is the foundation of personal
and professional fulfillment.
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YOUR LIFE
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NCAA Division I Teams
Seven NEC Tournament
titles in volleyball and
six in softball
Basketball M/W
Cross Country W
Football M
Golf M
Ice Hockey M/W
Lacrosse M/W
Rowing W
Soccer M/W
Softball W
Track & Field W
Volleyball W
RECENT AWARDS
FACILITIES
CLUB SPORTS & INTRAMURALS
• 2012 Communicator Award for student-produced
TV sports program, Colonial Sports Center
• Mark of Excellence in Sports Reporting from the
Society of Professional Journalists
RMU’s exceptional academic, sports and fitness
facilities include the Academic Media Center,
Engineering Learning Factory, Nursing Simulation
Center, and RMU Island Sports Center
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program attracting hundreds of students
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SCHOOL OF
ACCREDITATION
NURSING AND
HEALTH SCIENCES
Accredited by the Commission
on collegiate Nursing Education
(CCNE).
NMED Program accredited
by JRCNMT.
NURSING + NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY
RMU.EDU/NURSING
STATE-OF-THE-ART-TECHNOLOGY
Innovative RISE Center + Simulation lab +
Nuclear medicine lab + School of Nursing
and Health Sciences Building
THE LIFEBLOOD
OF THE
ECONOMY
HANDS ON CLINICAL
Clinical +
Hospital rotations +
Physician offices
We offer the only four-year nuclear
medicine technology program in
western Pennsylvania. At RMU,
students are educated by awardwinning faculty in modern procedures
and on the latest high-tech equipment.
RECENT CLINICAL EXPERIENCES/FULL-TIME EMPLOYERS INCLUDE
Allegheny General Hospital
Allegheny Health Network
Butler Memorial Hospital
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
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Cleveland Clinic
Mount Lebanon School District
Duke University Hospital
Naples Community Hospital
Heritage Valley Health System
UPMC
Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC
Community clinics +
Study abroad +
ICU experience
LEARN FROM THE BEST
Faculty members hold doctoral degrees + National and
international recognition + Shadowing + Clinical experience
+ Faculty support in the classroom and clinical rotations
JUMP START YOUR CAREER
100% placement for RMU nursing grads +
65% of nursing grads study abroad +
100% certification exam pass rate prior to graduation
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A Rewarding, Successful
Career is the Ultimate Return.
Few investments pay higher
dividends than a quality
education. It has the power
to transform the student,
economies and the world.
More than
93%
of all RMU full-time
undergraduates
receive scholarships,
grants, loans and/or
work-study jobs
CHANGE
YOUR STRATEGY
RMU has one of the lowest tuition rates
among all Pennsylvania private universities.
We do our best to make your education an
affordable and reasonable value.
We offer a full complement of
• State and federal grants
• Loan programs
• Work-study programs
There are many ways to make an education at
RMU affordable, and your successful career is
the ultimate outcome.
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At RMU, you will find one of the lowest tuition rates
among all Pennsylvania private universities
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DISCOVER YOUR PATH
RMU.EDU
60 + UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
You won’t be undecided for long
SO MANY
CHOICES
Students with a variety of
interests often have trouble
making up their minds about
how they want to make a living.
We know. Deciding is hard.
That is why we are decidedly
on your side. We promise to
work hard to lead you toward
the path that’s right for you.
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SEMINARS
Help with identifying
your path with
information, tools
and resources
THE ACADEMIC MAJOR FAIR
A unique opportunity to experience the
wide range of programs at RMU
THE PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS
The Career Planning Center helps you pinpoint
your interests and steer you towards a degree
that is right for you
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ARE YOU
READY?
BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY TO
THE FUTURE BY APPLYING TO
ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY
TODAY.
CHANGE
6001 University Boulevard, Moon Township, PA 15108 • 800-762-0097
RMU.EDU
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YOUR LIFE