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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE

Located next to the

world-famous MUSIC ROW,

just 2 miles from downtown Nashville

80more than

undergraduate majors in a wide array of fields

13:1 student to faculty ratio

Students hail from

every state and more than

25 countries

Largest Christian university in

Tennessee

Approximately

78% of students come from outside Tennessee

Average unweighted high school

GPA for freshman

class is 3.5

All figures are based upon admissions data as of May 20, 2015

For Fall 2015, enrolled freshmen scored on average

26 on the ACTand 1140 on the SAT

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7,400+enrollment

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A place that uniquely prepares

undergraduates to live out their purpose on the planet,

whether that translates to settling in Nashville or

traveling the globe.

“From Here to Anywhere” is a motto you’ll hear a lot on our campus, but what does it mean? At Belmont University, it means:

You’re going to be challenged academically,

encouraged to serve others, inspired to dream big and

empowered to find your future.

Ultimately, it means exactly what it says—

Belmont is just the beginning you need to

go from here… to anywhere!

A Christian community in which

faculty, staff and students are committed to learning

and growing together so that we can

transform lives.

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30 STUDENTS & no class has more than 50

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Welcome to Belmont University, a home for higher education since 1890! Whether you’ve known your career path since you were a toddler or are still wondering what you want to be when you grow up, Belmont University can help you find your way with more than 80 undergraduate programs of study. In addition to diverse and dynamic majors, you’ll also explore broad subjects through Belmont’s innovative—and nationally recognized—BELL Core, a distinctive General Education curriculum that provides a common intellectual and academic experience for each incoming class. Or, perhaps you’ll want to consider the Honors program, which offers unrivaled flexibility in designing unique majors while also giving highly motivated students an enriching and interdisciplinary course offering.

At the heart of all of your academic options lies Belmont’s commitment to student-centeredness. To take you “From Here to Anywhere,” first we have to get to know you, your skills, your passions, your dreams. With small classes and faculty who consistently win national accolades for teaching excellence, you can rest assured that Belmont professors are dedicated to helping you reach your full potential. Moreover, the low student-to-faculty ratio guarantees opportunities for dialogue and collaboration between students and faculty, whether that involves conversing over the current political climate or engaging together in an intensive research project.

Well-rounded intellectual development isn’t confined to the classroom. Students can expect daily opportunities to attend guest lectures by national experts on a variety of topics, view important films, participate in discussion forums and enjoy an array of concerts, theatre performances and art exhibits. And if you find yourself needing a bit of extra help, Belmont’s Writing Center along with Math, Speech and Language Labs are all available free of charge to provide additional academic support. Plus, since college students from the dawn of time revel in pulling all-nighters studying for big exams, the Lila D. Bunch Library is open around the clock during the week.

Free Your Mind

mccleaveDANI 2016

“The fact that Belmont is such an art friendly environment and, at the

same time, highly prestigious drew me in. I love that it is a place that helps people flourish in their

field and helps to prepare us for our future careers as creators.”

Dallas, TEXAS

MAJOR: Studio Art,

Honors program

MINOR: Italian

Orientation Council

Kappa Pi, honorary art fraternity

Intern at Turnip Green Creative Reuse

Pep Band

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72%of graduates held at least

1 INTERNSHIP during college career

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Of course, Belmont’s beautiful campus isn’t the only place our students learn. In fact, they aren’t limited at all by geography. In addition to semester-long programs in Los Angeles (Belmont West) and Manhattan (Belmont East), the Office of Study Abroad (OSA) connects undergraduate students from all majors with international study opportunities on six of the seven continents (and you can sail past the seventh, Antarctica, on Semester at Sea). Students can earn Belmont academic credits on year-long, semester and short-term programs. Popular destinations include the United Kingdom, Ireland, Spain, Cambodia, Guatemala, South Africa, Australia, China, France, Japan and Italy. Other off-campus, study-away programs are offered in the U.S. with recent trips sending students to Hawaii; Washington, D.C. and the Oglala Sioux Tribe’s Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota.

Students will also discover interesting ways to connect with their new hometown of Nashville as Belmont seeks to engage the entire campus in service learning, internships and community service throughout the city. Hands-on, experiential education may occur at the Nashville Zoo, where future biologists conduct research in animal behavior, or it could happen in the Governor’s mansion, where tomorrow’s political scientists intern with state government movers-and-shakers. Or perhaps a community service project with a local hospice organization will inspire the next generation of health care workers to think more broadly of their roles with patients. Belmont’s campus provides plenty of opportunities for putting hands and feet to a variety of subjects with innovative labs, rooftop gardens, the first on-campus financial trading room in Tennessee and award-winning SimMan advanced patient simulators.

Clearly, while Belmont relies on state-of-the-art facilities and top-notch faculty to impart substantial knowledge, what happens in class is just one part of a more comprehensive whole. Known for its innovative approach, Belmont will challenge students to learn inside and outside the classroom, giving them practical, hands-on experience of all they will encounter in a 21st century world.

Rock the Planet

Belmont Goes GlobalStudents study abroad, intern and serve around the world!

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Develop Community

Drive through any of the eight parking garages on Belmont’s 75-acre campus, and you’ll see license plates from all over the country. That diversity of origin is matched only by the variety of interests and talents you’ll find in Belmont classmates, and there’s no shortage of outlets to fit any desired hobby or activity. From recently started groups like the Equestrian Club or Swim Club to long-standing organizations like the Alpha Chi honor society or Student Government Association, Belmont offers countless opportunities both to connect with kindred spirits and be challenged in new ways. Greek life, intramurals, faith development organizations, sports clubs, service groups … you name it. At Belmont you will find a unique niche where you can plug in, build community and exercise your gifts.

And if it’s just exercise you’re seeking, the Fitness and Recreation department can keep you physically active with daily group fitness classes, personal training options, a recreational gym, workout room, racquetball courts and even an on-campus climbing wall for adventurous types. That’s not to mention numerous intramural options like flag football, basketball, volleyball and dodgeball. If you’d rather cheer on a team than join one, Belmont has plenty to offer in that arena as well with 17 sports teams competing in the NCAA Division I. There’s nothing quite like cheering on the Bruins as they compete on campus or at the stunning nearby Rose Park athletic facilities overlooking downtown.

Finding your fit on Belmont’s campus all begins, though, with Move In Day and your introduction to our residential communities. With all freshman housing centered in the middle of campus, new students live mere steps away from their classes, and residential programming is designed to help freshmen build connections with one another and discover their God-given potential.

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“With all the organizations that I have been a part of, I have been fortunate enough to really know the advisors. I have found

many mentors who not only care for me as a student but care

for me as a person and want me to excel both inside and outside of the classroom.”

Rochester, NEW YORK

MAJOR: Business Management

MINOR: Marketing

Alpha Tau Omega fraternity

Orientation Council

Student Government Association

Enactus (World Champions 2012)

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Every fall new students participate in

SERVE, a day of service to 15 different

Nashville nonprofit agencies during the first week of school

200+ STUDENTS participated in mission trips to locations like

Apopka, Florida; Washington, D.C.; Guatemala; Haiti and New York City

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At the heart of what makes Belmont a great university is its mission:

Belmont University is a student-centered Christian community providing an academically challenging education that empowers men and women of diverse backgrounds to engage and transform the world with disciplined intelligence, compassion, courage and faith.

It may be a bit of a mouthful, but the point of it all? Belmont is committed to helping every student be a lifelong learner. In this constantly evolving world,

“education” isn’t something anyone can confine to four years of college. At Belmont, we’re going to purposefully focus our attention on helping you grow intellectually, spiritually, socially and physically, and we’re going to give you the tools to continue that development after you graduate. It’s an approach we know well as Belmont has a lengthy history and is marking its 125th Anniversary in academic year 2015 –16.

Many students often wonder about Belmont’s Christian mission and what that means in terms of their education. It’s pretty simple actually. By employing faculty and staff of the Christian faith—representing a wide spectrum of denominations and theological perspectives—Belmont ensures that students are enveloped in a Christian community in support of their personal growth. Students from every belief system and those who claim no religious affiliation are all welcomed into the University family. In addition, on-campus worship services and organizations, local and international mission projects, and numerous Bible studies offer students multiple avenues to explore and deepen their faith.

Belmont also created the Convocation program in order to meet the needs of our changing student population and to create a broader learning experience. “Convos” play a large role in encouraging the promotion of well-rounded individuals by allowing students to delve into beneficial topic areas outside their majors and by providing shared experiences with the rest of the student body. In addition to lectures, discussions, exhibits and performances, the Convo program—like all aspects of Belmont—prioritizes the importance of community service. As our president often says, God created each student for a specific purpose, and we believe our greatest privilege in life is to be smart enough, healthy enough and capable enough to serve someone else.

Learn on Purpose

“Dr. Ragsdale’s ‘Anatomy and Physiology’ class has been the most challenging, yet rewarding class I have ever taken. You can tell that he really cares about his students and wants us to succeed, and he

does a great job at preparing us for our future nursing classes. I never

would have thought that the human body has so many muscles!”

Dayton, OHIO

MAJOR: Nursing

National Student Nurses Association

Bruin Recruiters

Belmont Soccer Club

Nashville Young Life

Volunteer at Christian Women’s Job Corp

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Friendliest Cityby Travel & Leisure in 2015

named No. 1DOZENS of restaurants within

walking distance of campus, including Nashville’s famous

PANCAKE PANTRY

2020s

Awesome U.S. Cities You Need to Visit in Your

ranked No. 1 by Huffington Post

Forbes ranked Nashville in the Top 10

“MOST POPULAR CITIES for MILLENNIALS”

& in “Best Big Cities for Jobs”

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Nashville. Music City. Nowville. Whether it’s from the countless national accolades, the exploding cultural scene or the nighttime ABC television drama, Nashville is at the center of the spotlight these days, and deservedly so. Belmont’s campus sits in the middle of Music City U.S.A., a rising urban mecca that still hasn’t lost its Southern charm. Home to all genres of music, Nashville offers distinctive performance venues to appeal to every taste, from the grandeur of the Schermerhorn Symphony Hall to the historical holy ground of the Ryman Auditorium to the honky tonks on Lower Broadway. Moreover, there are countless studios, clubs and songwriter nights throughout the city where aspiring artists—or anyone who simply loves great music—can discover new sounds.

But music is far from everything Nashville has to offer. Major industries in the Tennessee capital include finance, health care, higher education, insurance, publishing, technology, manufacturing and tourism. Abundant opportunities exist for internships for students in any major of study, and with more than 12,000 alumni living in Middle Tennessee, networking with fellow Bruins can assist any post-graduation job search.

Urban life in Nashville holds strong appeal for young adults and families alike, particularly in the areas right around Belmont. Zooming into the Belmont Boulevard, 12 South, Gulch and Hillsboro Village neighborhoods bordering campus, you’ll discover great restaurants and coffee shops, fabulous and quirky boutiques for shopping, and enough parks, sidewalks and bike lanes to provide plenty of outdoor recreation right in the center of the city.

Embrace Music City

TOP 10 Nashville Places to Visit(all within about 5 miles of campus)

Adventure Science Center Planetarium ........................... 2 mi

Belcourt Theatre .................................. .5 mi

Bluebird Café ......................................... 2.7 mi

Frist Center for the Visual Arts ....................................... 2.1 mi

LP Field, home of the Tennessee Titans ......................... 3.6 mi

Nashville Farmer’s Market ........... 4.2 mi

Nashville Zoo ......................................... 5.6 mi

Parthenon ............................................... 1.8 mi

Radnor Lake ........................................... 5.5 mi

Ryman Auditorium ............................ 2.5 mi

Centennial Park

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alumni worldwide29,000

of Belmont graduates were accepted by their top pick

89%Of those attending grad school,

88%1st destination rate

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Belmont has so much to offer that it might be easy to overlook that this is a University that will truly take you from here to anywhere. Inside and outside the classroom, faculty and staff are committed to your growth and development, seeking to help you discover your passions and develop your gifts so that you can be a change agent in your community and the broader world.

Moreover, our graduates are well respected and highly sought after as proven by our First Destination Rate, a number that reflects how many of our alums secure professional, full-time employment, enroll in graduate school or enlist in military service within six months after graduation. At Belmont, we’re at 88 percent. Ask around, and you’ll discover just how phenomenal that number is. More importantly, it gives you the confidence that not only will you receive a holistic, transformational education, but you’ll also have a distinct advantage in a competitive job market after you graduate.

Transform Your Life

Nashville, TENNESSEE

MAJORS: Economics, Finance

& International Business

MINOR:Political Science

ABOUT ME:

International Business Society

Equity Trading Club

Enactus (World Champions 2012)

Studied abroad in 10+ countries on 4 continents

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“Early on as an undergraduate, I learned that my passion rests on connecting my acumen in finance and economics to advancing the public

good. Though I had an array of offers near graduation, I made the decision to join

the Peace Corps, where I now serve as an advisor to President Obama’s Feed the

Future Initiative at the grassroots level in Ghana. I completely credit Belmont for my overall development during such formative years.”

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Find Your FitYou’ve read a bit about what Belmont has to offer. Now it’s time to see for yourself. Schedule a visit! We offer campus visits Monday–Friday where you can attend an admissions information session, take a campus tour, enjoy lunch in our new dining hall and learn more about your academic area of interest. It’s the best way to find out if Belmont is the right fit for you.

belmont.edu/visit

/belmontuniversity

admissions@belmont.edu

@belmontuniv

belmont.edu/tourguide

belmont.edu/bruinblogs

615.460.6785 or 800.56ENROLL

@belmontu

Scholarships and Financial AidBelmont awards a variety of academic merit scholarships to qualified admitted freshmen each year (approximately 50 to 55 percent of admitted freshmen are offered a merit scholarship). The application for admission to the University also serves as your application for merit scholarships. Recipients of the University’s most competitive and highest merit-based scholarships represent approximately the top two percent of the freshman applicant pool and must have completed the application file by December 1. General freshman academic merit scholarships do not require the December 1 deadline; they are considered on a rolling basis following the offer of admission. General freshman academic merit scholarships range from $3,000 to $10,000 annually. Admitted freshmen with academic credentials that meet or exceed the University’s freshman class profile (ACT composite score of 26 or SAT critical reading and math composite score of 1140, with an unweighted cumulative high school grade point average of 3.5) are considered competitive candidates for general academic merit scholarship.

first year retention rate83% were in the top 10%

of their graduating class

29% of FRESHMEN

were in the top 25% of their graduating class

56% of FRESHMEN

For Fall 2015, Belmont received more than

6,115freshman applications

Approximately

4,888applicants were

admitted

1,394 freshmen

2015–16 Tuition and Fees $30,000

2015–16 Room and Board $10,970

Total cost for 2015–16 $40,970

Percentage of students receiving financial aid of any kind 75%

Top 100 school in Kiplinger’s

“Best Values in Private Colleges”

More info? Call 615.460.6403 or visit belmont.edu/undergradaid

For detailed information on minor programs, concentrations within majors, degree requirements and course descriptions, visit belmont.edu/catalog.

JACK C. MASSEY COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

• Accounting• Economics• Entrepreneurship• Finance• General Business• International Business• International Economics• Management• Management Information Systems • Marketing• Social Entrepreneurship

MIKE CURB COLLEGE OF ENTERTAINMENT & MUSIC BUSINESS

• Audio Engineering Technology• Entertainment Industry Studies• Motion Pictures• Music Business• Songwriting

GORDON E. INMAN COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES & NURSING

• Nursing• Social Work

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES

School of Education

• Early Childhood Education• Elementary Education• Exercise Science• Middle School Education• Secondary Education

School of Humanities

• English• French• German• Philosophy• Spanish

School of Social Sciences

• Audio & Video Production• Communication Studies • Corporate Communications• History• International Politics• Journalism• Mass Communication• Multimedia Production• Political Science• Politics & Public Law• Public Relations• Publishing• Sociology• Video Production

COLLEGE OF SCIENCES & MATHEMATICS

• Applied Discrete Mathematics• Biochemistry & Molecular Biology• Biology• Chemistry• Computer Science• Engineering Physics• Environmental Science• Mathematics• Medical Physics• Neuroscience• Pharmaceutical Studies• Physics• Psychology• Web Programming & Development

COLLEGE OF THEOLOGY & CHRISTIAN MINISTRY

• Biblical Languages• Biblical Studies• Christian Leadership• Church Leadership

& Administration• Faith & Social Justice• Philosophy of Religion• Religion & the Arts• Religious Studies • Worship Leadership

COLLEGE OF VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS

Department of Art

• Art• Art Education• Art History• Design Communications• Studio Art

Department of Theatre & Dance

• Theatre• Theatre Directing• Theatre & Drama • Theatre Education• Theatre Performance• Theatre Production Design

School of Music

• Church Music• Commercial Music• Music (Bachelor of Arts)• Music Composition• Music Education• Music Performance• Music Theory• Music Therapy• Music with an Outside Minor• Musical Theatre• Piano Pedagogy

INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMS

• Asian Studies

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS AVAILABLE IN:

• Pre-Allied Health• Pre-Dental• Pre-Law• Pre-Medical• Pre-Occupational Therapy • Pre-Optometry• Pre-Pharmacy• Pre-Physical Therapy• Pre-Veterinary

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Belmont University is a Christian community. The university faculty, administration and staff uphold Jesus as the Christ and as the measure for all things. As a community seeking to uphold Christian standards of morality, ethics and conduct, Belmont University holds high expectations of each person who chooses to join the community. Belmont University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service or sexual orientation. Inquiries or complaints concerning the application of these policies to students should be directed to the Dean of Students, 2nd floor Beaman Student Life Center, deanofstudents@belmont.edu, 615.460.6407.

SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Under the Office of the Dean of Students, Disability Services (DS) oversees Belmont University’s reasonable accommodation process for students with disabilities in order to provide equal access to University programs and services consistent with both the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. For more information, contact our office at 615.460.6407, Beaman Student Life Center, Suite 200, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

ACCREDITATION Belmont University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters 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 Belmont University.

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