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What does it take for a university to claim to be one-of-a-kind? And
mean it? True distinctions like being a Bonner Scholar school. Being
consistently ranked as one of the South’s top regional universities.
Offering one of the nation’s first Digital Arts programs. Having a
State Department consultant teaching political science. Supporting
shoulder-to-shoulder research (for undergraduates!) with a
renowned neuroscientist. Boasting a location within 30 minutes of
Florida’s famed beaches. Yes, it takes a lot. And a lot is exactly
what Stetson offers.
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Learning Valued For Its Values. Stetson educates good students to lead great lives. How do we define a great life?
Obviously, career success is one measure. However, it doesn’t carry more weight than being an informed citizen of the
world, making ethical decisions, supporting social justice, treating everyone with dignity, and building community by
reaching out to the community.
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Listening, Thinking, Rethinking. The Howard Thurman Lecture Series seeks solutions to
social, religious and ethnic dilemmas. Recent speakers include civil rights historian Raymond
Arsenault on “Freedom Riders and the Struggle for Racial Justice” and poet Julius Thompson
who engaged the crowd with “Slavery, Cultural Caste and the Future of America.”
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“When Stetson was named one of
only 27 Bonner Scholar colleges and
universities in the country, it was an easy
decision for me to delay graduate school
for a year and help institute the program.
It is a remarkable validation of a long
tradition of meaningful service at Stetson.
A tradition that has empowered my desire
to work with vulnerable youth.”
Matt Morton
Matt Morton graduated from Stetson in 2006 and attends
Oxford University in England – on a full scholarship – to
pursue a Master’s in Evidence Based Social Intervention.
Ask him to describe The Bonner Scholar Program and
he’ll tell you, “It provides four-year community service
scholarships to students who engage in ongoing service
work during their college careers.”
A Heritage For The Future. Stetson is the first private university in Florida and one of only 270 nationwide to have
a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most esteemed undergraduate honors organization. Our highly
respected liberal arts foundation spotlights the classic skills of written and oral communications, analytical and
critical thinking and problem solving.
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“If you want to sit in the back of the room and
hide, Stetson is not your place. Students here
speak up, join in, reach out.”
—Eileen Betancourth ’07
Maspeth, NY
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Our 165-acre campus is listed on the
National Register of Historic Places.
As proud as we are of that fact, the future
of our campus is the main focus. For
instance, the newly renovated Lynn
Business Center is Florida’s first Green
building certified by the U.S. Green Building
Campus. And, our new 1.5 acre Florida
native plant garden is a great enhancement
to our environmental studies facilities.
Sampson Hall
Sampson Hall (shown here) is a beautiful example of the
stately architecture that will surround you at Stetson.
Under its roof are the art department, art history department,
Duncan Art Gallery, foreign language department, and
the study abroad office. Note the original inscription
above the entry – “Education Is Power.”
True then, true now, true always.
Living The Evening News. Each year, Stetson sponsors the Floyd M. Riddick Model Senate and Model UN. Students
adopt the identity of current senators and ambassadors. During the sessions they hold committee meetings and draft
legislation in an open (and always lively) debate guided by a professional parliamentarian from Washington, D.C.
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Having The World In Mind. Stetson offers study abroad programs during the fall, spring
and summer in Avignon, France; Freiburg, Germany; Hong Kong, China; Guanajuato, Mexico;
Moscow, Russia; Madrid, Spain; Oxford, United Kingdom; Innsbruck, Austria; Edinburgh,
Scotland and various locations in Australia and New Zealand.
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“My parents let me dream big and
that meant going to a small school.
I didn’t want a generic education.
I wanted a tailored education. I wanted to
develop as a leader. I wanted opportunities.
And I’m sure getting those – as a matter
of fact, I’m leaving tomorrow for a service
trip to South Africa with students from
around the country.”
Jessily Ramirez
Jessily Ramirez is a senior business management
major with realistic plans to complete three minors –
French, political science and business law.
Her interest in organizational management reaches beyond
understanding corporate structure to finding ways for
business to be part of the community and not just take
away from the community.
Real Experience: Predictor Of Doing Real Well. Over half of Stetson students do internships – like the computer
science major who landed a coveted one with Google. Business students personally manage an investment portfolio
of over $3,000,000 through the Roland George Investment Program. Individual students pursue relevant projects – like
the first place winner of Habitat for Humanity International’s Youth Programs video-advocacy contest.
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“Stetson wants you to be more than a successful
person. This is a school that wants you to be a
significant person.”
—Gregory Adams ’08
Doylestown, PA
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If you’re interested in doing research,
you don’t have to wait for graduate school.
We take giving students the opportunity to
conduct research as an undergraduate so
seriously, there is a Dean’s Fund to financially
support student projects. In addition,
the Summer Undergraduate Research
Experience is a competitive grant for
students who want to pursue projects
with a faculty member.
Subject Matters
Here is a quick grab of presentations from a recent Stetson
Undergraduate Research and Creative Arts Symposium:
Sing-A-Ring: A Custom Ring Tone Creation System for
Mobile Platforms
The Efficacy Of Owner-Applied OraVet,
A Canine Dental Barrier Sealant
The Influence Of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) On
Benthic Macroinvertebrates in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania
All the numbers on your side. A choice of over 60 majors and minors add up to practically endless possibilities
(i.e. majoring in guitar with a minor in business). A student/faculty ratio of 11:1 and average class size of 20 add up to
undivided attention. The fact 97 percent of professors hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree adds yet another dimension –
true academic rigor.
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“Undecided” has always been a popular college major. What do we have to say about that?
Great! Of course, as you would expect from Stetson, we have more than a strong opinion, we have
a solid solution – the Discovery Program. It is designed to put you on the right path with the help of
specially trained academic and career advisors and lets you “test drive” a variety of disciplines.
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“Music majors at Stetson constantly
do what we all love best, perform. Or,
to put it another way, prove yourself. You
present one piece in recital each semester.
Then there are the more nerve-wracking
junior and senior recitals. And mixed in
with that are many chances to accompany.
Of course, for me, that meant even more
reasons to play Stetson’s remarkable
Beckerath pipe organ.”
Josiah Armes
Josiah Armes, who majored in Organ Performance,
graduated from Stetson at the age of nineteen (he entered
at fifteen – one of those musical prodigies). His next stop?
Graduate work at Yale University School of Music.
Clearly, the heavy performance load at Stetson
served him well. The Yale program is extremely competitive
because, as Josiah explains, “The Y
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A Community That Truly Qualifies As A Community. Over 70 percent of Stetson undergraduates live on campus in
rooms with cable television, phone service, wired and wireless internet service. However, it is not amenities that
make this a community, it is an attitude. Stetson is about inclusion, mutual respect and understanding that friends
made here are friends made for life.
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“I tell you this not to toot my own horn, but to give
deserved credit to Stetson – I was thrilled to win
the 2006 Metropolitan Opera National Council
Competition Grand Prize. A great day for me and
my school.”
—Donovan Singeltary ’06
Crestview, FL
Our Teams Are All In One. Stetson men and women compete at the NCAA Division I level. Men’s Intercollegiate
Teams: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis. Women’s Intercollegiate Teams: Basketball,
Crew, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball.
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Champions In Anybody’s Playbook. All our teams fall in the winner’s category. We’re
just using baseball as an example of Stetson’s athletic prowess – 17 players with professional contracts (since 2000!), 25 All-Americans, six conference championship trophies and
a coach who has amassed over 1000 wins. Pretty wow, right?
What’s Happening Is A Great Read. The Reporter, Stetson’s weekly campus newspaper (and the oldest college
newspaper in Florida) – lives up to its name and really “reports” what’s happening on campus. Grab a cup of coffee
and get ready for the latest – campus debates, proposed solutions, upcoming events, sports results and sure-to-starta-conversation opinion pieces.
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“This campus and town are full of really nice
people. Believe me, that has a huge impact on the
experience you’ll have.”
—William Grauel ’10
Deland, FL
DeLand Calls Itself “The Athens of Florida.” Overstatement? Not at all. There are opportunities to visit
museums, listen to a variety of music and plenty of parks to engage your interest, such as the African-American
Museum of Art, the Little Symphony at the Cultural Arts Center and Painters Pond Park, to name a few.
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Think You Can Warm Up To This? The average temperature in DeLand in the winter is
about 61 degrees and ranges around 81 degrees in the summer. We are also less than two
hours from St. Augustine, Jacksonville and Tampa. How perfect is that?
Back To The Fantastic. Stetson’s campus is your connection to an older and more natural Florida. We’re especially
lucky to be close to Florida’s most historic river, the St. Johns River; Blue Spring State Park, home of the manatees; the
Ocala National Forest; and perhaps the most undeveloped beach on the Atlantic Coast, the Canaveral National Seashore.
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Follow Your Own Lead. Travel one way from Stetson and you’re 25 miles from Daytona Beach.
Head the other way and you’re 35 miles from Orlando. Either direction, the trip will take you to
international airports, world-class shopping, professional sports and entertainment – including Walt
Disney World, Universal Studios and Sea World.
About Admissions
Admission to Stetson University is
competitive. Decisions are based on:
1) the student’s academic record, including
course selection, grade point average and
class rank;
2) standardized testing;
3) the applicant’s personal statement; and
4) leadership potential, extracurricular and
service-related activities and ability to
contribute to the University community in
some special way. To review requirement
specifics and application deadlines, visit us
online. Remember, you can conveniently
apply online, at www.stetson.edu.
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About Financial Aid
We are committed to helping qualified
students attend Stetson, regardless of their
financial circumstances – through merit
scholarships, need-based grants, loans,
work-study and Veterans Affairs funding.
During the 2006-2007 academic year, Stetson
awarded more than $22 million in assistance
to students from University funds alone. For
financial aid details, go to www.stetson.edu.
About Your Next Step
There is only way to get to the bottom of
Stetson. Pay us a visit. There are two ways to
do that: Visit us online to investigate specific
questions you have and to take a video tour.
Visit the campus to get a feel for what it’s like
to be part of the Stetson community. Reach us
toll-free, 800-688-0101, and we’ll make the
arrangements.
Stetson Is Now Out On DVD!
Be among the first to get a copy
of this exciting on-screen tour by
visiting www.videc.com/order.cfm
or calling 800-255-0384.
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Founded in 1883, the first private
university in Florida
Located in DeLand, Florida –
25 miles from Daytona Beach and
35 miles from Orlando
Liberal arts foundation
Committed to making values part of
the learning process
Student/faculty ratio: 11:1
2,300 undergraduates from over 40 states
and 30 countries
The Stetson University College of Law
has campuses in St. Petersburg/Gulfport
and Tampa, Florida.
The Stetson University Center at
Celebration, near Orlando, offers
professional development programs for
educators; graduate courses in business,
education, leadership and counseling;
and Community School of the Arts
music classes.
Stetson University accepts qualified
candidates for admission without regard to
race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation,
national or ethnic origin, age, religion, or
disability.
Average class size: 20
97 percent of professors hold a Ph.D. or
equivalent degree
Varsity sports compete in NCAA
Division I Atlantic Sun Conference
93 percent of students receive financial aid
More than 60 majors and minors in
the College of Arts and Sciences, School
of Business Administration, and School
of Music
Stetson University has an honor system
because its students, administration and
staff are mutually committed to pursuing
truth in a spirit of cooperation and respect.
The honor pledge is a written promise
made by undergraduates to uphold high
standards of integrity and honesty in their
academic work.
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
The College Of Arts And Sciences
Africana Studies*
American Studies
Anthropology*
Applied Ethics*
Aquatic and Marine Biology
Art
Art History*
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Communications Studies
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
Creative Writing*
Digital Arts
Art Track
Computer Science Track
Sound Track
Economics
Elementary Education
English
Environmental Science
Geography
Health Care Issues*
History
Humanities
Integrative Health Sciences
International Studies
Journalism*
Latin American Studies
Mathematics
Modern Languages and Literatures
French
German
Russian*
Spanish
Molecular Biology
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Office of Admissions
421 N. Woodland Blvd., Unit 8378
DeLand, Florida 32723
Phone: (386) 822-7100
Toll free: (800) 688-0101
Fax: (386) 822-7112
E-mail: admissions@stetson.edu
Web: www.stetson.edu
Political Science
Psychology
Rehabilitative Studies
Religious Studies
Russian Studies
Secondary Education
Biology
Chemistry
English
French
German
Math
Social Science
Spanish
Social Science
Sociology
Sport Management
Studio Art*
Theatre Arts
Women and Gender Studies*
School Of Business Administration
Accounting Information Systems
Applied Statistics*
Business Law*
Economics (Business)
Entrepreneurship*
Family Business
Finance
General Business
International Business
Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing
School Of Music
Performance
Guitar
Orchestral Instrument
Organ
Piano
Voice
Music with Business
Music Education
Instrumental Emphasis
Vocal Emphasis
Music with elective studies
Music Technology
Theory and Composition
Pre-Professional Studies
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Engineering
Pre-Forestry
Pre-Law
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Honors Program
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