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LET’STALKABOUTSTRONG.
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2,000 STUDENTS40 COUNTRIES19,000 GRADS123 YEARSGoing Strong
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No matter howstrong you think youare, you’re stronger.We’ll prove it.Our classes are small. So we’ll know you as more
than a number. We’ll know your favorite bands,
the writers who inspire you, the ideas that spark
your curiosity, and – most important – when
you’re ready for a bigger challenge. And because
we’ll know you, we’ll be able to help you choose
experiences that are based on your unique
strengths, interests, and goals.
We even have a name for our individualized
approach to your education: StrongPointsTM.
Through this distinctive program, you’ll identify
your strengths and then explore how those
strengths can help you shape your academic
goals, experiential involvement, financial plans,
and choice of career.
When you graduate, you’ll have a truly impressive
resume. One that will show employers and
graduate schools why you’re the strongest
candidate. Maybe that’s why so many of our
alumnae end up being leaders in business,
education, and science and math fields –
among others.
Here is Meredith’s promise to you: No matter
how strong you think you are, you’re stronger.
Come to Meredith and we’ll prove it.
Ninety-seven percent of our alumnae say they’d recommend Meredith to other students.
And 98% saw important benefits in attending a women’s college.�
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CAME TO MEREDITH FOR INTERIOR DESIGN.STUDIED ABROAD
IN ITALY. INTERNED THREE YEARS AT LOCAL
DESIGN FIRM.RESULT: PROFESSIONAL
PROJECT DESIGNER.
ANDIE STUBER
INTERIOR DESIGN
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Strong enough to attract the best.Over the past century many colleges have come
and gone. So, making it to the ripe old age of 123
(and counting!) says a lot about an institution’s
strength. Longevity, however, is just one of
Meredith College’s assets.
Meredith gets strong reviews. U.S. News has
named us one of the nation’s 20 most popular
liberal arts colleges and a Best Value among
the South’s top regional institutions. Forbes
places Meredith in the top 20 percent of colleges
nationwide. And The Princeton Review calls
Meredith one of the Southeast’s best colleges.
We’re also one of only two women’s colleges in
the world whose School of Business is accredited
by AACSB International. We hold the highest
levels of program accreditation in education,
social work, nutrition, music, and interior design.
And we’re among the “Top 50 Alma Maters of
National Board Certified Teachers” – Meredith
was one of only two private institutions in the U.S.
to make the list.
But the ranking that means the most comes from
our own graduates. Ninety-three percent say
they’d choose Meredith all over again. That’s
strong praise, indeed.
Read more about Andie and other strong women at meredith.edu/goingstrong.�
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Meredith faculty have the impressive accolades
you’d expect at a top-ranked college. They
publish articles in leading academic journals,
present at global conferences, and win national
and international awards.
But Meredith faculty are as passionate
about teaching as they are about scholarship.
Our professors will help you discern your
strengths, academic and personal, and then
develop ways to build on them. That approach
affects the kind of college experience you’ll have
and the kind of life you’ll lead.
It means that when you get back a paper you’ve
turned in, you won’t see a hastily-scratched
grade from a teaching assistant (in part because
there are none at Meredith). Instead, you’re likely
to find detailed feedback and an invitation to
talk about it in person. If you’re curious about
undergraduate research, you’ll discuss options
with your faculty adviser and then when it’s
done, you might be invited to co-author a paper
together and submit it for publication. It’s not at
all unusual for one of our students to have a one-
on-one discussion over an extended lunch with
a professor – or invite a faculty member to her
wedding, years after graduation.
And when you need a letter of recommendation
for a job or graduate school, you won’t have to
provide a resume with a photo to remind your
professors of who you are – they’ll know
how to describe what makes you strong in
glowing detail.
Of the 122 full-time faculty members, 91% have earned doctoral or terminal degrees.
Our professors know: You’re asstrong as you think.
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Going Strong
COASTALEROSIONSPECIALIST
CNN/NPRCONTRIBUTOR
AWARDWINNINGCHOREOGRAPHER
ACTIVISTPHOTOGRAPHER
FINANCIALANALYST
PRIMETIMETV SHOWCONSULTANT
FILMEXPERT
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Our Major Strengths
MAJORS AND CONCENTRATIONS
AccountingArt EducationBiologyBusiness Administration Human Resource Management ChemistryChild DevelopmentCommunication Interpersonal Communication Mass CommunicationComputer ScienceCriminologyDance StudiesEconomicsEducationEngineering*EnglishEnvironmental SustainabilityExercise and Sports Science Health and Physical Education Health and Wellness
Family and Consumer SciencesFashion Merchandising and Design Design MerchandisingFood and NutritionGraphic DesignHistoryInterior DesignInternational StudiesMathematicsMusic Music EducationPolitical Science Law and JusticePsychologyPublic HealthReligious and Ethical StudiesSocial WorkSociologySpanishStudio ArtTheatre
MINORS
AccountingArt HistoryArts ManagementBiologyBusiness AdministrationChemical PhysicsChemistryChild DevelopmentCommunicationCrime and Justice Studies
Dance StudiesEconomicsEnglishEnvironmental SustainabilityEthics and the Public InterestExercise and Sports ScienceFamily and Consumer SciencesFashion DesignFashion MerchandisingFinanceFood and NutritionFrenchGeoscienceHistoryHuman Resource ManagementInterior DesignInternational BusinessInternational StudiesItalian StudiesMarketingMathematicsMathematics and
Computer ApplicationsMedieval and Renaissance Studies
TWOMEREDITH IS ONE
OF ONLY TWO
WOMEN’S COLLEGES
IN THE WORLD
ACCREDITED BY AACSB.
*Engineering offered as a dual degree program with NC State University (5 years)
ONEMEREDITH’S INTERIOR
DESIGN PROGRAM IS
THE ONLY CIDA-ACCREDITED
PROGRAM IN THE
TRIANGLE AREA.
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MINORS (continued)
MusicPhotographyPolitical ScienceProfessional Writing and
Presentation MediaPsychologyPublic HealthPublic HistoryReligionSocial WorkSociologySpanishStatisticsStudio ArtTheatreWeb Development
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
DentistryLawMedicineNursingOptometryPharmacyPhysical TherapyPhysician AssistantVeterinary Medicine
TEACHER LICENSURE PROGRAMS
Birth-Kindergarten (B-K)
Elementary Education (K-6)
Middle Grades (6-9) English/Language Arts Mathematics Science Social Studies
Secondary Grades (9-12) Comprehensive Science English Mathematics Social Studies
Special Subject Areas (K-12) Art Education Dance Health and Physical Education Music Education Spanish Theatre
Workforce Development (7-12) Family and Consumer Sciences
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Undergraduate
Professional PerformanceDanceMusicMusical TheatreTheatre PerformanceTechnical/Design
Graduate
(Coeducational)
Business Foundations Didactic Program in DieteticsDietetic InternshipParalegalPre-Health
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
(Coeducational)Master of Arts in TeachingMaster of Business AdministrationMaster of EducationMaster of Science in Nutrition
From Accounting to Web Development, Meredith offers more than 70 majors, minors, and programs to challenge you – including the option to design your own major.
TOP 10MEREDITH’S SOCIETY
FOR HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT STUDENT
CHAPTER IS ONE OF
THE TOP TEN STUDENT
CHAPTERS IN THE COUNTRY.
TOP TIERMEREDITH GRADUATES ARE
ACCEPTED TO TOP TIER
MEDICAL SCHOOLS
INCLUDING YALE, DUKE,
VANDERBILT, AND
WAKE FOREST.
TOP 50MEREDITH IS AMONG THE
TOP 50 ALMA MATERS OF
NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED
TEACHERS.
You’ll find the most current list of academic programs at meredith.edu/majors.
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PATSY MCQUAID
BIOLOGY
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Strong partnerships yield strong results.What part of your Meredith experience
helped you grow the most? When we ask
our students this question, they often talk about
a faculty mentor who both challenged and
encouraged them.
Lara Pantlin’s research with Professor of
Psychology Cynthia Edwards is a case in point.
After Lara approached Dr. Edwards about
working on a Summer Research Partnership
together, they spent the summer developing
their research plan. Data collection for Lara’s
research project – Meredith Emerging Adulthood
Longitudinal Studies (MEALS) – began in the fall.
Lara envisioned the project as one that might
offer other students a way to engage in
research, so she and Dr. Edwards built MEALS
to accommodate additional studies, both large
and small. With eleven students now a part of
the MEALS lab, the project also allowed Lara to
gain experience mentoring other students – ideal
preparation for her goal of becoming a professor.
And she credits Dr. Edwards’ empowering style
of advising with helping her develop her own
leadership qualities.
With the support of Dr. Edwards, Lara also
presented her research at local, regional, and
national conferences. The presentation skills and
confidence she gained added to her resume and
enhanced her application to graduate school.
The result? She was awarded a full academic
scholarship for a highly competitive cognitive
neuroscience Ph.D. program – a perfect next
step for this strong student, and a rewarding
outcome for a proud professor.
Watch a video to hear more of Lara and Dr. Edwards’ story at meredith.edu/research.
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Strong women have a plan.Sure, college is a time to explore, learn, and
try new things. But more than that, college
should prepare you for a fulfilling career and a
satisfying life.
That’s why we created StrongPointsTM.
Exclusive to Meredith and a key element of every
student’s education, this comprehensive program
is designed to help you make the most of your
college experience.
Through StrongPoints, you’ll identify your
strengths, explore academic and experiential
activities to build on those strengths, enhance
your financial literacy, and examine potential
career paths. With the guidance of trained
advisers, you’ll create a plan to achieve your
goals in college – and after you graduate.
Your plan will outline the academic path you’ll
take to pursue your major and minor(s). Through
StrongPoints, you’ll also identify ways to expand
your knowledge through real-world experiences
such as professional internships, study abroad,
undergraduate research, and service-learning.
You might enroll in a leadership development
program. Volunteer for a local nonprofit.
Participate in networking events. Or shadow a
Meredith alumna who is a professional in your
field of interest.
And although you’ll direct the development of
your StrongPoints plan, you’ll be guided by
expert faculty and staff who will ensure that all of
the elements of your plan are working together
toward the strongest outcome possible.
Because at Meredith, we know how to make
the most of your strong potential.
Learn how StrongPoints will help you make the most out of college at meredith.edu/strongpoints.�
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HAWA TULI
BIOLOGY
LIVED IN FIVE COUNTRIES.
ADVOCATE FOR MATERNAL AND CHILDREN’S HEALTH.JOB SHADOWED AT FREE
MEDICAL CLINIC.NEXT CHALLENGE: MASTER OF SCIENCE IN
GLOBAL HEALTH.
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Meredith’s ideal location means you’ll connect with
opportunities for research, internships, and career
development.
We’re 10 minutes from the State Capitol, the State
Legislative Building, and the State Archives. We’re
just minutes away from Research Triangle Park (RTP),
where our students intern, conduct research, and
accept permanent jobs. And we’re within 30 minutes
of some of the nation’s other leading universities
where our students collaborate in world-class
research programs.
But college isn’t just about what comes after you
graduate – it’s also a time to branch out and explore.
Our location in the top-ranked city of Raleigh is your
Close to downtown Raleigh, RTP, and 115,000 other college students. (Close to perfect.)
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perfect launching pad. It’s easy to get around, people
are friendly, and there’s always something going on.
Head downtown to a food truck roundup. Attend
a concert – no matter what kind of music you like,
top artists come here. Take in a college football or
basketball game, watch the Stanley Cup-winning
Hurricanes, or cheer on the Avenging Angels at home.
Visit one of the local award-winning museums,
including our neighboring N.C. Museum of Art. If
you’re up for a road trip, the beach and mountains
are an easy drive, as are cities like Washington,
D.C., Atlanta, Ga., and Richmond, Va. The sky’s
the limit – along with your own personal sense of
adventure.
EXPLORE RALEIGH: THE N.C. MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCES
IS THE LARGEST OF ITS KIND IN THE SOUTHEAST; DOWNTOWN
RESTAURANTS ARE REGULARLY FEATURED IN NATIONAL
MAGAZINES LIKE BON APPÉTIT; OUTDOOR AMPHITHEATERS
MAKE THE TRIANGLE A MUSIC MAGNET.
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A strong womanjumps in withboth feet.Meredith gives you opportunities to test your
strengths – or discover strengths you never knew
you had.
Foster school pride and class unity by organizing
time-honored traditions. Help run our student
government association (one of the first established
in the Southeast). Direct service projects in
the community. Develop your leadership skills
through nationally-recognized programs like the
LeaderShape® Institute.
Meredith offers big opportunities to get involved.
Over 100 clubs and organizations include service
organizations, performing arts groups, and religious,
social, and academic clubs. Students also produce
a newspaper, a yearbook, and an award-winning art
and literature journal.
If you’re into the cultural arts, Meredith hosts
lectures, juried student exhibitions, an active concert
schedule, and exhibitions and performances
featuring professional artists. Students participate
in theatre and dance performance troupes and a
variety of vocal and instrumental ensembles. Some
are just for dance, music, and theatre majors, but
many are open to all students.
Who knows? You might be a budding thespian
or class president waiting to be unleashed. We’re
confident that here, you’ll have the guts to step up
and try out.
Meredith College was the first women’s college in the country to become a site for the nationally-renowned
LeaderShape Institute.�
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Strong is beautiful.
Meredith’s 225-acre campus features classic colle-
giate architecture surrounded by stunning gardens
and lush greenspace. So green, in fact, you might
forget you’re in a city.
But the power behind Meredith’s beauty is that it
goes way beyond the surface. Experience it for
yourself. Come to campus. Take a tour of Meredith’s
academic buildings and recreational facilities. Visit our
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Strong is beautiful.
exceptionally comfortable residence halls, including
the newest LEED-certified apartments for upper-level
students. Walk the greenway that connects campus
to our neighbor, the N.C. Museum of Art.
Explore our campus online and then register for
your visit at meredith.edu/admissions.
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A strong woman plays to win.
For more than 100 years, the Avenging Angels
have been taking the field. (Meredith’s 1904
game against St. Mary’s is the earliest known
intercollegiate basketball match in Wake County.)
In the tradition of the NCAA’s Division III, Meredith
blends intercollegiate athletics with a strong
academic program. We field seven teams:
basketball, cross country, lacrosse, soccer,
softball, tennis, and volleyball. Our athletes
meet the same academic standards as other
students – in fact, Meredith athletes in season
typically average a higher GPA than when out of
season. They also frequently earn weekly and all-
conference recognition.
And when they come off the field or court, our
athletes take what they’ve learned about winning
and apply it to class work, internships, group
projects, and careers. They understand what
being a team player is all about, know how
to assert their point of view, and can manage
competing demands on their time. Employers
appreciate our student athletes because they are
well-balanced, confident women.
Even after graduation, our athletes continue to
reap the proven benefits that women gain by
playing sports: increased self-esteem, positive
body image, and great leadership skills.
In 2013, 54 Meredith College student-athletes were named to the USA South Athletic Conference’s
All-Academic Team – 8 earned a perfect 4.0 GPA. Find out more about Meredith athletics at
goavengingangels.com.
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A member of the USA South Athletic
Conference since 2007, we’ve claimed
tournament titles in lacrosse, soccer,
and tennis, a regular season soccer
championship, and a cross country
championship.
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STRONGENOUGH TO
LAST ALIFETIME.Meredith women can spot the onyx ring
from across the room. They know the true
meaning of honor. They believe that
women have the power to change the
world – and can give you examples of how
it’s happening, every day. And, they know
that together they can accomplish far
more than they ever can on their own.
As a Meredith Angel, you’ll join a network
of nearly 19,000 graduates who offer
valuable friendship and connections that
remain long after you’ve graduated. That
means you have a powerful sisterhood of
women who will be there for you – for the
big life events, and for the little ones. On a
practical level, it means you’ll have instant
connections in every state in the country
and around the world.
Meredith women look out for each other
and advocate for one another profession-
ally. That’s because they know the kind of
women a Meredith education develops:
smart, confident, ethical leaders who
work hard and know how to make things
happen. And, every successful alumna
enhances the value of a Meredith
degree – making it an investment that
gets stronger with each passing year.
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TONYAWARDWINNER
NONPROFITFOUNDER
FULBRIGHTSCHOLAR
BUSINESSOWNER
BETH LEAVEL, ’77
SAMANTHA CIBELLI, ’10
LORI MOSCATO, ’99ANNA ECHOLS, ’06
YVETTE BROWN, ’90
BOARDCERTIFIEDPHYSICIAN
CHRISTY SADLER, ’03
EDITORIALDIRECTOR
NSF RESEARCH
FELLOWEXECUTIVE VICE
PRESIDENT
DOTTIE BURCH, ’88
CORPORATE ATTORNEY
ZEENAT RAZVI, ’13LEIGH BRADY, ’91
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More than one hundred years ago, Meredith began
educating the South’s brightest and most promising
young women. Our first class graduated in 1902.
They are known as the Immortal Ten.
Today, we graduate nearly 500 women each year
who come from 26 states and 40 countries. And the
thousands of women who have graduated since that
first class have made an indelible impact on
our world. Among our alumnae you’ll find a N.C.
Supreme Court Chief Justice. The first woman and
first African-American officer to hold command roles
in the Chaplain Corps of the U.S. Navy. The first
woman to hold a leadership position in the N.C.
House and Senate. The first femal journalist to anchor
a national news broadcast. A Tony-Award winning
actress. Fulbright scholars. Professors, deans,
and presidents at some of the top colleges and
universities in the country.
The first female U.S. Attorney in North Carolina.
Vice Presidents at major corporations like
McDonalds, Bayer CropScience, and Toyota.
Teachers of the Year (so many we’ve lost count).
Founders of nonprofits. Entrepreneurs.
Did you know that an overwhelming majority of
women in leadership positions worldwide are
graduates of women’s colleges?
We’re not surprised. When we look at our students,
we see women who intend to make a difference in the
world. And they see Meredith as a way to make that
happen. That’s because Meredith has a long tradi-
tion of helping strong, bright women become even
brighter and stronger. And, in turn, Meredith women
go on to use their intelligence and strength in their
careers, in their communities, and in their families
to make the world a better place.
Hear more stories of strong, successful Meredith alumnae at meredith.edu/goingstrong.
MEREDITH WOMENGoing Strong
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What makes us strong.
Rankings: Meredith is ranked 2nd among colleges in the South and 6th for “Best Value” among colleges in the South by U.S. News & World Report, and one of the “Best Colleges in the Southeast” according to The Princeton Review.
Majors, minors, and concentrations: 70
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Enrollment: 1,872 including 301 graduate students. Students come from 26 states and 40 countries.
Multicultural students: 25%
Student/faculty ratio: 12:1
Average class size: 17
Faculty: 122 full-time teaching faculty members. 91% of full-time professors hold doctoral or termi-nal degree in their field.
Internships: Recent placements include Credit Suisse, Lenovo, RTI International, SAS, and Michael Kors.
Student clubs and organizations: 100
Freshmen who receive financial assistance: Over 95%
Average amount of financial assistance awarded to freshmen: $25,369
Athletics: 7 NCAA Division III teams
Campus: Historic 225-acre cam-pus includes a 1,200-seat amphi-theater on a lake, seven residence halls and student apartments, student center, indoor swimming pool and fitness center, athletic field and track complex.
31PERCENT OF MEREDITH
STUDENTS STUDY ABROAD.
(COMPARE THAT TO A
9% NATIONAL AVERAGE.)
98.5PERCENT OF OUR
GRADUATES ARE EMPLOYED
OR PURSUING GRADUATE
STUDY WITHIN 9 MONTHS
OF GRADUATION.
2MEREDITH IS ONE OF ONLY
TWO WOMEN’S COLLEGES
IN THE WORLD
ACCREDITED BY AACSB.
94PERCENT OF OUR STUDENTS
PARTICIPATE IN INTERNSHIPS,
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH,
OR ANOTHER KIND OF
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING.
123 years, 2,000 students, 19,000 graduates, all going strong.
Chartered in 1891, Meredith College opened with just over 200 women.
Today, our student body has grown to nearly 2,000 and includes men at
the graduate level. Meredith challenges students to explore their interests,
expand their skills, and build on their strengths. Our graduates go on to
use their intellect and abilities to make a positive impact on the world.
At 123 years and counting, Meredith College is still going strong.
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WHEREVEGOING GO ST
R YOU’REIN LIFE,RONG.
Office of Admissions | 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27607-5298
(919) 760-8581 or 1-800-MEREDITH | FAX (919) 760-2348 | [email protected]
#MCGoingStrong
Meredith College admits qualified women students without regard to race, creed, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age or, disability.
WHAT MAKES YOU STRONG?
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