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Located on a hilltop campus in scenic Rome, Georgia, Shorter
University has maintained a reputation for academic excellence for
more than 140 years. Our exceptional academic programs are enhanced
by a vibrant campus atmosphere and Christ-centered community that
sets us apart from the rest.
This Is Your University.
This Is Your Home.
This Is Your Shorter.
YOUR
• A Best Southern College by U.S. News & World Report• A
Best Southeastern College by The Princeton Review; • One of the 25
Most Beautiful Southern Christian Colleges,
A Most Affordable Christian College, and A Best Christian
College in the South by Christian Universities Online.
RECOGNIZED FOR
EXCELLENCE
Shorter University
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UNIVERSITY
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YOUR EDUCATIONAt Shorter, classes are taught by Christian
faculty members who are well trained in their fields. Our
professors hold the highest degrees in their areas of expertise.
They choose to teach at Shorter because they care about students
and about sharing the love of Christ.
10:1 STUDENT-FACULTY
RATIO10HONORSOCIETIES
Shorter Honors Academy challenges intellectually gifted students
to cultivate strong habits of critical thinking and creativity in a
community of scholars.
MAJORSAccountingBiologyChemistryChristian Studies • Biblical
Languages • Christian Apologetics
and Philosophy • Christian Leadership • Christian Missions •
Christian Worship Communication Arts • Advertising/Public
Relations • Journalism • Sports CommunicationCo mputer
Information
Systems Criminal JusticeEa rly Childhood EducationEc ology &
Field BiologyEconomicsEnglishEnglish Education
General BusinessHistoryHistory EducationIn terdisciplinary
StudiesLiberal ArtsManagementMa nagement Information
SystemsMarketing MathematicsMath EducationMi ddle Grades
EducationMusic • Piano • Voice • InstrumentalMusic Education •
Piano • Voice • InstrumentalMusical TheatreNatural
SciencesNursing
PianoPiano PedagogyPolitical SciencePre-Allied
HealthPre-DentistryPre-LawPre-MedicinePre-NursingPre-OptometryPre-PharmacyPre-Physical
TherapyPr e-Physician AssistantPr e-Veterinary
MedicinePsychologySpanish Special EducationSport
ManagementTheatreVoiceWo rship and Music
Leadership Youth Ministry
WWW.SHORTER.EDU/MAJORS
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YOUR EXPERIENCEThere is so much to do at Shorter that it's easy
to get involved. Student organizations, leadership programs, Greek
life, and intramural sports will keep you involved outside
class.
700+STUDENTS LIVE ON
CAMPUS
40+STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Including:• GREEK LIFE• HONOR SOCIETIES• LEADERSHIP GROUPS
50% 50%MALE FEMALE
• NEW WELLNESS CENTER• DISC GOLF COURSE• WALKING TRAIL• SAND
VOLLEYBALL COURT
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YOUR FAITHAs a Christ-centered university, Shorter offers
opportunities to help you grow intellectually, socially, and
spiritually.
Weekly chapel services and Bible studies, along with campus
groups like Baptist Collegiate Ministries (BCM) and Fellowship of
Christian Athletes (FCA), offer a faith-nurturing community.
Student artwork in the Christian Studies Department titled "The
Son of Man"
includes John 3:14 in Arabic.
RECENT MISSIONS DESTINATIONS
AlaskaBulgaria
Costa RicaEast Asia
GhanaHaiti
Horn of AfricaIllinois
IndiaIrelandJamaica
KentuckyKorea
LondonMalaysia
Middle EastNicaragua
OhioSt. Vincent Island
TennesseeTexas
Uganda
YOUR GLOBEA Shorter education helps students understand their
place in the world and how they can serve others — regardless of
location.
Shorter students serve here in Rome and around the globe sharing
the love of Christ. Shorter also partners with programs worldwide
to provide study abroad opportunities to meet students' individual
needs.
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NCAA DIVISION IIGULF SOUTH CONFERENCE
BASEBALLBASKETBALLCHEERLEADING CROSS COUNTRYFOOTBALL
GOLFLACROSSESOCCERTENNISTRACK & FIELD
BASKETBALLCH EERLEADINGCROSS COUNTRYGOLFLACROSSE
SOCCERSOFTBALLTENNISTRACK & FIELDVOLLEYBALL
MEN’S WOMEN’S 20ATHLETICTEAMS
YOUR TEAM
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SHORTER HAWKS
YOUR TALENTShorter's music department houses a variety of
instrumental and vocal programs. Students from all majors who come
together to glorify God through these performing opportunities:
• Men’s and Women’s Chorus• The Shorter Chorale• Marching and
Concert Bands
From Shakespeare to Sondheim, our theatre department provides
students with multiple performance opportunities. Whether you
desire to perform on stage, design a costume, or build a set, there
is a place for you to use your God-given talents. Auditions are
open to students of all majors.
• Travel to New York for workshops and auditions• Participate in
Georgia & Southeastern Theatre Conferences• Audition for young
artist programs across the country
• Opera• Musical Theatre• Small Ensembles
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YOUR FINANCIAL AID
98%OF OUR STUDENTS RECEIVE
SCHOLARSHIPS
TYPES OF
AID AVAILABLE
• Competitive Scholarships• Academic Scholarships• Need-Based
Scholarships• State Grants & Scholarships• Federal Grants &
Loans• Work Study Opportunities• Athletic Scholarships• Fine Arts
Scholarships
Shorter University provides a number of financial aid and work
study programs to help make a Shorter education affordable.
Start the financial aid process by logging on to fafsa.ed.gov
and completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA).
WWW.SHORTER.EDU/FINANCIAL AID
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VISIT OUR CAMPUS
A campus tour is a great way to get to know Shorter and see if
our university is a good fit for you.
Contact us to schedule your personalized campus
visitwww.shorter.edu/visit-shorter
YOUR NEXT STEPS• Submit an application at
admissions.shorter.edu.• Have your official transcript(s)
and
SAT/ACT scores sent to the Office of Admissions.
Our Admissions counselors are happy to assist. Call us at
706.233.7319 or email [email protected].
READY TOAPPLY?Note: While Shorter University has rolling
admission deadlines, applying early is beneficial for scholarship
consideration.Visit our website, admissions.shorter.edu, for
admissions requirements.
HAVEQUESTIONS?
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LEARN MORE ATWWW.SHORTER.EDU
315 Shorter Avenue, Rome, Georgia 30165706-233-7319
Email [email protected]
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