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See Yourself @. Lincoln Northstar High School. October 2, 2008. Hello!. Makala Dostal Class of ‘07 Admissions Counselor. See Yourself at Wayne State!. Where is Wayne State?. See Yourself @ Wayne State!. Wayne, Nebraska. Where are we?. Located in the community of Wayne, Nebraska
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See Yourself @ Lincoln Northstar High School October 2, 2008
Hello! Makala Dostal Class of ‘07 Admissions Counselor See Yourself at Wayne State!
Where is Wayne State? See Yourself @ Wayne State!
Where are we? • Located in the community of Wayne, Nebraska • Community Population: Approx 5,600 • Vibrant, growing community; recent growth and business development • Only about a 2 hour drive from Lincoln See Yourself @ Wayne State!
128 Acres 22 Buildings
A lil' History... • 1889 - Nebraska Normal College Founded • 1910 - Purchased by the State of Nebraska • 1963 - Wayne State College • Today - Four year Public State College • 2010 - Our 100th Anniversary!
A few numbers... See Yourself @ Wayne State!
3,527 Current total enrollment Both Graduate & Undergraduate
19:1 Student to faculty ratio
25 average class size
90 programs of study
4 Academic Schools Arts & Humanities Business & Technology Education & Counseling Natural & Social Sciences
7 Co-ed Residence Halls *Freshman required to live on campus first year
100+ Clubs and organizations (opportunities)
Student Life Get Involved!
Wildcat Athletics NCAA Divison II Northern Sun Conference 13 (6 Men / 7 Women) Online @ www.wscwildcats.com
Technology • Several Computer Labs • Wi-Fi in Residence Hall lobbies and most academic buildings • Library offers 100 laptops to use in the building • All Residence Halls wired for campus network
Support OutstandingStudent Support Services • Career Services • STRIDE – Federal TRIO program • Learning Center – “Early Alert Program” • Student Health Office & Providence Medical Center • Counseling & Advising Center • Campus Security and Wayne law enforcement • Writing Help Desk • Multicultural Center • Individual Disability Services
Our Top 10 Advantages of Attending: • Supportive People • Quality of Education • Easy to become involved • Class Sizes • Security & Safety • Cost & Scholarships 7. Caring Professors 8. Friendships 9. Job possibilities 10. Support Services See Yourself @ Wayne State!
Admission Our Requirments: • Application (website or paper) • Application Fee ($30.00) • ACT Scores • Official Transcripts
Scholarships Artistic Athletic Academic
Our Scholarships Annual Priority Deadline December 1st • John G. Neihardt Scholarship • (Full Tuition); Room Waiver; and $ 500.00 • Omaha World Herald Scholarship (Full Tuition) • Leadership Award (Room Waiver) • Multicultural Tuition Award (Full Tuition) • Additional Awards: Presidential (Full Tuition); Dean's; and Academic Achievement • Board of Trustees Scholarship • (Full Tuition); 25 or better ACT Score (Jan 15th)
Don't Forget! • Northstar Scholarships • Faith based organizations • Misc Clubs / Organizations • Misc City groups • Parent or Guardian place of employment Exhaust all possiblities
85% $750,000 of students receive some form Financial aid or scholarship in WSC Foundation scholarships awarded on an annual basis
2008-2009 ( In-State ) $116.50 per credit hour
Visiting Our Campus...
Visiting Campus • For Seniors: • Fridays @ WSC: • Includes: • Financial Aid Information • Campus Tour • Academic Visit • Lunch in our Cafeteria • Student & Parent Panels
Visiting Campus • For Juniors: • Just Juniors: November & March • Includes: FREE ACT Prep Course • Financial Aid / Scholarship Info • Campus Tour • Academic Major Fair • Lunch in our Cafeteria • Student & Parent Panels
Visiting Campus The "Anytime" Visit: • Monday – Friday • 9:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. • One week advance notice • Visit with Admissions, Faculty and our students!
90%WSC graduates are currently employed or continuing their education 85%Are employed in their field of study 2005 WSC graduates currently employed or continuing their education
50 States are home to WSC Alumni Approximately 23,000+ graduates to date
A few stories... See Yourself @ Wayne State!
Has been featured on: Dr. Brian Wansink ’82 – Professor & Author
Update: Dr. Wansink was appointed by the White House in Dec 2007 to become Executive Director of The USDA Center For Nutrition Policy and Promotion
Recipient of the 2008 Alumni Achievement Award Dr. Terri Monk ’73 Professor Department of Anesthesiology Duke University Medical Center Durham, N.C.
Dr. Jerry Krause ’59 Director, Basketball Operations Gonzaga University, WA & Author Has written 30 books on coaching basketball, produced 31 instructional videos, 6 DVD’s, 2 CD’s and consults many athletic organizations.
Mr. Matt Milbrot ’98 Director of Talent Services at Wal-Mart University for Wal-Mart Stores Inc. US Operations Rogers, Arkansas
Mr. Aaron Hilkemann, ‘80 President, Duncan Aviation Lincoln
Mrs. Abbie Klein-Powers ’07 Graduate Student Ms. Jenny Zmek Pre-Med Student Ms. Jamie Stech ’07 Graduate Student Mr. Travis Coufal ’07 Graduate Student
What other companies are hiring WSC students?
Three College/University Presidents
Questions? Office of Admissions admit1@wsc.edu 1-866-WSC-CATS www.wsc.edu See Yourself at Wayne State!
Question for you... Our mascot is the WildcatWhat is his name? “Willy”
Your "story" starts at Wayne State! See Yourself at Wayne State!