Monmouth University

comprised of about 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students. For those wishing to experieMonmouth University, a first-tier, dynamic private university, empowers students to reach their full potential as leaders who are able to make significant contributions to their community and society. Small classes, which allow for individual attention and student-faculty dialogue, together with careful academic advising and career counseling, are hallmarks of a Monmouth education. A ratio of 15 students to each professor ensures active and engaged learning. At Monmouth, students and faculty connect. In and out of the classroom, ideas are nurtured and become real, hands-on experiences making a meaningful difference in the lives of students and others. Putting learning into action is what makes education come alive. Experiential education, which includes study abroad, select service learning projects, dedicated experiential coursework, internships, or cooperative learning experiences, is a required part of the undergraduate curriculum and is a way Monmouth separates itself from many other universities. By the time they graduate, more than seventy percent of Monmouth students have completed a practicum, internship, co-op, or similar real world experience; only fifty percent of graduating students at comparable institutions have done this according to the 2011 National Survey of Student Engagement. Monmouth is located in the New York metropolitan area, which is home to many prominent firms that are industry leaders. There are unique academic program opportunities, including software engineering (one of twenty-one accredited programs in the United States), medical technology, marine and environmental biology and policy, health studies, music industry, business administration/real estate, Spanish/international business, Spanish/communication, a new major in homeland security, and a new minor in global sustainability. Undergraduates in the sciences are involved in hands-on, original research projects in student-faculty collaborative research teams. Monmouth's undergraduate researchers present award-winning research at regional, national, and international conferences and earn co-authorship with faculty on peer-reviewed publications. And regardless of major, highly qualified students may also be invited to join the Honors School. Also, about ten percent of incoming first-year students enroll in one of Monmouth's five-year baccalaureate/master's programs. These programs are offered in business, computer science, criminal justice, education (certain programs), English, history, political science/public policy, psychology/school counseling, social work, and software engineering. Monmouth boasts a diverse student body comprised of about 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students. For those wishing to experience residence hall living, on-campus housing is guaranteed for first-year students who secure housing by May 1. The University also offers on-campus living for upperclass students as well as off-campus living options near the beachfront. More than eighty student-run clubs and organizations encourage students to become involved outside the classroom. Performance groups, intramurals, and club sports enhance the student experience. Community service is important at Monmouth, and students regularly participate in volunteer activities. Twenty Division I athletic teams compete in the Northeast Conference and play an important part in life on campus. Monmouth believes that in addition to providing sound preparation for successful careers, a major goal of higher education is to help students develop lasting values. These values include a keen sense of citizenship, social responsibility, and leadership qualities that equip graduates to contribute to today's increasingly complex and multicultural world. All this, and more, empowers Monmouth's students to move confidently forward in all aspects of their lives.