Freshman Viewbook - My Future | Angelo State University

ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY
2017–18
VIEWBOOK
myfuture.angelo.edu
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UNIVERSITY
LAKE HOUSE
AVERAGE
CLASS SIZE
19:1
2
STUDENT
TO FACULTY
RATIO
$130
90%
MILLION
ASU
STUDENTS
WHO
RECEIVE
FINANCIAL
AID
CARR
SCHOLARSHIP
ENDOWMENT,
ONE OF THE
LARGEST AT
A REGIONAL
UNIVERSITY IN
THE U.S.
EVERYTHING WE
1928
ASU IS FOUNDED
MAJORS
AND
CONCENTRATIONS
Lubbock
Dallas
El Paso
San Angelo
100+
Austin
San Antonio
Houston
41 UNDERGRADUATE
21 MASTER’S
1 DOCTORIAL
8,508
STUDENTS
TRAVEL DISTANCES TO MAJOR CITIES AUSTIN 3.5 hours 204 miles | DALLAS/FORT WORTH 4 hours 263 miles | EL PASO 6 hours 402 miles
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INTRAMURAL
AND CLUB
SPORTS
NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIPS
SINCE 2010
YEARS
7
and counting
that asu has been
ranked one of the
“Best Colleges” in
the U.S. by he
Princeton Review.
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CAMPUS
ACRES
RESIDENCE
HALLS
TOUCH TURNS TO BLUE AND GOLD
1,090
100+
PRIVATE
BEDROOMS
STUDENT CLUBS
AND ORGANIZATIONS
HOUSTON 6 hours 364 miles |
No.1
asu’s Air Force rotc Detachment 847 won
the 2015 Right of Line Award as the top
medium-sized detachment in the nation.
LUBBOCK 3 hours 195 miles | MIDLAND/ODESSA 2 hours 114 miles | SAN ANTONIO 3 hours 211 miles
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3
Accounting
Agribusiness
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Border and
Homeland Security
Agricultural Science
and Leadership
Chemistry
Animal Science
Communication
Applied Arts
and Sciences
Computer Science
Art, Studio
English
Biology
Exercise Science
Civil Engineering
Criminal Justice
THEATRE
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS AND MAJORS
EDUCATION
Finance
International Business
Geoscience
Kinesiology
Health Science
Professions
Management
History
Intelligence,
Security Studies
and Analysis
Interdisciplinary Studies
Management
Information Systems
Marketing
Mass Media
Mathematics
Music
Social Work
Natural Resource
Management
Sociology
Nursing
Philosophy
Teacher
Certification
Physics
Theatre
Political Science
Spanish
EXPLORE
CAREER
POSSIBILITIES
WITH THESE
MAJORS AT
angelo.edu/
find-careers
Psychology
ANGELO.EDU/ACADEMIC-PROGRAMS
PHYSICAL
THERAPY
NURSING
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Angelo State
students learn
by doing. his
learning method
extends beyond
the classroom
as you can see
on these pages.
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• Producing weekly
programs for Ram TV
• Practicing nursing
techniques on interactive
mannequins in the
Simulation Lab
• Building a strong foundation
at the Civil Engineering
Bridge Competition
• Learning animal production,
food technology, and range
and wildlife management
at the ASU Ranch
HANDS-ON ACADEMICS
• Undergraduate
research projects
• Study abroad
• Honors Program offering
additional scholarships,
internships and research
opportunities
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asu’s
helpful and
knowledgeable
staf can help
you understand
and pursue
all available
options for
an afordable
education:
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ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE
Check
Check out
out our
our Tuition
Tuition Calculator:
Calculator:
2015–2016 Cost of Attendance
Tuition is based on Texas resident rates for 12 credit hours per semester for two
semesters. Take this into consideration when comparing other colleges’ cost of
attendance. 2016-2017 cost of attendance information is available on our website.
Angelo State
University
Texas Public
Texas Private
University Avg. University Avg.
angelo.edu/
angelo.edu/
tuition-estimator
tuition-estimator
Contact
ASU
Financial
Aid:
Check
out our
Tuition
Calculator:
[email protected]
angelo.edu/
325-942-2246 Toll-Free: 1-800-933-6299
tuition-estimator
$6,892
$7,185
$20,833
Room & Board (On Campus)
$7,702
$8,588
$8,770
COME SEE US!
Books
$1,200
$1,188
$1,211
Hardeman Student Services
Building, Suite 100
Total
$15,794
$16,961
$30,814
Tuition and Fees
THE INTEGRATED POSTSECONDARY DATA SYSTEM 2015 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION,
INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION SCIENCES, NATIONAL CENTER FOR EDUCATION STATISTICS
PAYING FOR COLLEGE—WE CAN HELP!
scholarships,
grants,
work-study,
on-campus
student jobs and,
if needed, loans.
ALMOST
40%
OF ASU
STUDENTS
RECEIVE A CARR
SCHOLARSHIP
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IMPORTANT
FINANCIAL
AID DATES
OCTOBER 1
90%
EARLIEST DATE FAFSA
CAN BE SUBMITTED
Complete the application with
2015 income information.
MARCH 15
FAFSA PRIORITY DEADLINE
MORE THAN
760
STUDENTS
HAVE JOBS ON
CAMPUS.
OF ASU STUDENTS
RECEIVE SOME
FORM OF
FINANCIAL AID.
MYFUTURE.ANGELO.EDU/COST-AND-AID
CARR SCHOLARSHIPS
ADDITIONAL
SCHOLARSHIPS
All asu applicants are automatically considered for a renewable
Carr Scholarship based on the following criteria:
Contact the
Ofice of Scholarship Programs:
[email protected]
CARR LEVEL
AMOUNT
ACT/OLD SAT
NEW SAT
GPA
DISTINGUISHED
$15,000
32–36 / 1400–1600
1450–1600
3.5–4.0
EXCELLENCE
$6,000
29–31 / 1290–1390
1350-1440
3.5–4.0
FELLOW
$4,000
27–28 / 1210–1280
1280-1340
3.5–4.0
ACADEMIC
$3,000
25–26 / 1130–1200
1200-1270
3.0–4.0
GOLD
$2,000
22–24 / 1020–1120
1100-1190
3.0–4.0
BLUE
$1,000
21 / 980–1010
1060-1090
3.0–4.0
STUDENTS IN ASU’S HONORS PROGRAM QUALIFY FOR AN ADDITIONAL $3,000 PER YEAR.
325-942-2777
asu ofers 350+ general, degreespeciic and organizational
scholarships. Study abroad
scholarships are also available—
seeing the world is more
afordable than you think!
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THE
BEST
WAY
10
to get to
know
Angelo
State
University
is to come
experience
it for
yourself.
VISIT. TOUR. EXPLORE.
CAMPUS TOURS
EXPERIENCE ASU
Let a current student show you
around so you get a irst-hand
perspective of life on campus.
You can also schedule a meeting
with an admissions counselor to
get answers to all your questions.
Speciically designed for high
school seniors, Experience ASU
allows you to immerse yourself
in ASU—from hands-on tours of
our modern facilities to learning
about the rich culture and
academic experience. When you
leave our campus, you will know
what it means to be an Angelo
State RAM and why ASU should
be your home away from home.
Daily campus tours are
offered Monday–Friday
throughout the year.
SENIOR VISIT DAYS
TRUE BLUE FRIDAYS
Senior Visit Days provide you
with an opportunity to talk
with current students, ind out
about campus resources, tour
our beautiful campus and learn
about your next steps to being
admitted to Angelo State!
These are spring events
developed for high school
seniors, and they allow students
and their families to customize
their ASU visit. Students will
have the opportunity to talk
with faculty and current students
from their areas of interest,
experience student life and
tour ASU’s beautiful campus.
Maps of the
campus are
available on the
ASU mobile app.
CALL
1-800-946-8627
to schedule an appointment
with your admissions counselor.
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350+
STUDENT
PROGRAMS
HOSTED BY THE
RESIDENCE
HALLS
ANNUALLY
AT HOME ON CAMPUS
ON-CAMPUS ADVANTAGES
HOUSING OPTIONS
• Close to campus activities
asu ofers seven residence halls, which all have
unique living environments, but you can expect
these standard amenities in all of them:
• Quick access to your professors and student services
• Semi-private or suite-style bathrooms in all rooms
• Access to Ram Tram, San Angelo’s citywide public
transportation service designed for ASU students
• Wi-Fi and Ethernet connections
• Short walk to classes—no driving required
• In-building laundry facilities at
no charge for residents
• Flexible meal plans usable at a variety of
campus dining locations, including:
• Microwave-fridge combination units
MORE!
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• Card/PIN building access for security
• Security cameras in common areas
• 24-hour stafing and on-site, on-call coverage
#RAMFAM
RESERVE A
WASHER AND
DRYER ON YOUR
Download our
Mobile App:
angelo.edu/mobile
SMARTPHONE
ANGELO.EDU/LIVE-ON-CAMPUS
TECHNOLOGY
ANYTIME, ANYWHERE
Use our mobile app to:
• View and pay your bill
• Add/Drop classes
• Find your way around campus
3 LAKES
1 RIVER
251 DAYS OF SUNSHINE
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TAKE A BREAK AT THE LAKE HOUSE JOIN A STUDENT ORGANIZATION
THE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
CHEER ON ASU ATHLETES LEARN RAM’S HEAD SIGN GRAB FOOD AT THE CAF ATTEND HOMECOMING EVENTS VOLUNTEER
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TAILGATE AND RAM JAM JOIN IN THE VICTORY LINE
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PLAY INTRAMURAL SPORTS GET A JOB ON CAMPUS
WEAR BLUE AND GOLD STUDY ABROAD TAKE A SELFIE WITH ROSCOE
ANGELO.EDU/GET-INVOLVED
TAKE IN A CONCERT OR PLAY
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CLIMB THE ROCK WALL
ICE SKATE AT THE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
GRADUATE
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Angelo State
University
intercollegiate
teams compete in
ncaa Division ii
and the
Lone Star
Conference.
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FREE
HOME GAMES
FOR ASU
STUDENTS WITH
YOUR STUDENT
ID CARD.
NCAA
DIVISION II
TEAMS
MENS:
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Outdoor Track & Field
WE’VE GOT GAME!
Join the
Ram Fam
Spirit Club,
Raise Your Voice
and connect
with other
students, faculty
and staf who are
passionate about
asu Athletics.
WOMEN’S:
WEAR
BLUE & GOLD
AND CHEER FOR
YOUR RAMS AND
RAMBELLES.
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Indoor Track & Field
Outdoor Track & Field
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball
RAMS BASEBALL
ADVANCED TO THE D-II
COLLEGE
WORLD
SERIES
IN 2015 & 2016
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STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES AND RANKINGS
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES OR HOMESCHOOLED GRADUATES
Students from accredited high schools must earn minimum act (composite) or sat
(combined critical reading and math) scores for the class ranks listed.
HS CLASS RANK
TOP 10%*
ACT
OLD SAT
NEW SAT
No minimum scores (but we need to have them on ile)
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820
900
3RD QUARTER
FILE REVIEW
FILE REVIEW
FILE REVIEW
4TH QUARTER
FILE REVIEW
FILE REVIEW
FILE REVIEW
NEXT 40%**
* Recommended Program
or the Distinguished
Level of Achievement
on the Foundation High
School Program.
** Recommended or
Distinguished Achievement
Program or the Endorsements
or Distinguished Level
of Achievement on the
Foundation High School
Program or its equivalent.
Any student not meeting assured admission will have their ile reviewed.
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APPLY TO ASU
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
In addition to meeting the standardized test scores and class rank
requirements, the State of Texas also requires applicants to fulill
one of the following criteria:
• Submit, for private and home school students, the
Texas Private High School Certiication.
• act/sat College Readiness Benchmark scores:
• act Benchmarks
English: 18, Math: 22, Reading: 22, Science: 23
• Old sat Benchmarks
Composite of at least 1,500 (out of a possible 2,400)
• New sat Benchmarks
Evidenced-Based Reading and Writing: 480, Math: 530
GED
ged students must have satisied the same act/
sat College Readiness Benchmark scores listed
under the previous additional requirements.
TRANSFER ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Students who have completed 18 or more hours of transferrable
college credit with at least a 2.0 cumulative gpa will be admitted.
Q U E S T I O N S ?
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THE
CAMPUS
GREEN
A LARGE OPEN GREEN
SPACE IDEAL FOR LARGE
GROUP GATHERINGS,
RELAXING OR PLAYING
SPORTS SUCH AS
VOLLEYBALL, SOCCER
AND FOOTBALL.
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APPLY FOR ADMISSION
MYFUTURE.ANGELO.EDU/INFO-TO-APPLY
OR APPLYTEXAS.ORG
All the following items must be received before
an admission decision can be made.
SUBMIT THE $35 APPLICATION FEE
Fee waivers are available for qualifying students.
SEND ASU YOUR TRANSCRIPTS
Have your high school send us your oficial
transcript with class rank.
SUBMIT ALL ACT/SAT SCORES
Take the SAT and/or ACT, and submit
your scores using ASU’s codes:
SAT code: 6644 (sat.org), ACT code: 4164 (act.org)
If you take either test multiple times, please submit
new scores and we will consider the highest score
received when awarding scholarships.
S E E
W H AT ’ S
N E X T
AT
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APPLICATIONS OPEN 9/1/16
MYFUTURE.ANGELO.EDU
CONTACT US:
OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS
1-800-946-8627
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2601 W. AVENUE N
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ASU STATION #11014
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SAN ANGELO, TEXAS
[email protected]
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