Marywood University

Since Marywood's founding in 1915, Marywood has distinguished itself by infusing excellent academic and professional preparation with the ethics and values of its founders, the Congregation of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The University is proud of its mission to welcome and serve students from all traditions, beliefs, and backgrounds and help them find and understand their place in the world and their responsibility as caretakers of tomorrow's society. Exceptional faculty members are committed to this mission, especially when imparting knowledge to students, both undergraduates and graduates, in small classes in which every student matters. In an ever-changing environment of learning, Marywood continues to progress academically, as well as in its physical structure. The Swartz Center for Spiritual Life was dedicated in spring 2007 and houses the Campus Ministry and Collegiate Volunteers offices, as well as the Marian Chapel. Another new facility on campus is the spectacular $14 million Mellow Center for Athletics and Wellness, which was unveiled in fall 2006. The Mellow Center provides complete athletic training and workout facilities and a full-size athletic arena for hosting NCAA-level and regional sports competition. At Marywood, student-athletes choose between 14 very competitive and successful intercollegiate teams. Fitness enthusiasts participate in sports, clubs, aerobics, or intramurals. Marywood provides an enormous array of degree programs that enable students to develop fully as individuals and become tomorrow's leaders in the arts, education, business, science, and health. In addition, excellent academic scholarship opportunities are available at Marywood, as are many outstanding programs for professional preparation. Marywood students benefit from participating as members of a diverse community and quickly realize that the academic program is just one aspect of a comprehensive effort to help become a complete person. The University provides all students with the opportunity to expand their horizons by meeting, interacting, and/or living with students from all walks of life, different backgrounds, and different perspectives. Students participate in activities which complement their academic programs, providing a step toward becoming a well-rounded, multidimensional person. Students also have the opportunity to improve their professional skills, develop leadership abilities, or have a voice on campus, since there are dozens of clubs and activities, campus media, student government organizations, and honor societies to make their Marywood life full and rewarding. Marywood's commitment to its students goes beyond helping them earn a degree. From curriculum planning to professional accreditation to career services, Marywood University is focused on providing all students with the tools needed for long-term success. As Marywood alumni, our graduates become respected members of their communities, outstanding scholars, and leaders in their chosen professions.
Marywood University consists of four Colleges: Insalaco College of Creative Arts and Management, Reap College of Education and Human Development, College of Health and Human Services and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. A School of Architecture was added in 2008.