Mobile, Alabama
1,328 total students enrolled
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Situated on Mobile Bay, Mobile, Alabama, is just 30 minutes from the sandy white beaches of the Gulf Coast, 2.5 hours from New Orleans, and 2 hours from Destin, Florida.
18,000 hours contributed to the local community last year by spring hill College students.
1830 founded in spring hill College is the oldest Catholic college in the southeast and the thirdoldest Jesuit college in the u. s. after Georgetown and saint Louis university. Ranked colleges by U.S. “America’s years
(and just some things you want), Everything you need within a 5-minute walk: 1 hospital, 2 pharmacies, 1 urgent care clinic, 3 doctor offices, 2 dental practices, 5 banks, 3 churches, 1 grocery store, 3 bakeries/coffee shops, and 3 salons. Not all of our courses are in the classroom – one of the perks of being a Badger is our very own 18-hole golf course, right on campus.
12
3.4
U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges.” years in a row
Ranked among Top 20 Southern colleges and universities
respected excellence
More than 96% of our faculty have earned the highest degrees in their fields, so you benefit from real-life accomplishment and extraordinary scholarship.
tammy tate ’14
Biology/Pre-Veterinary Stann Creek, Belize
tammy plans to go to vet school and return to Belize to care for animals in rural parts of the country.
areas of study
art (studio) art-Business organismal and Marine Biology
Cell and Molecular Biology
Biochemistry
Biopsychology
Business administration accounting
Computer Information systems finance and economics
International Business Management and Marketing Chemistry
Communication arts digital Video Production Journalism
Public relations and advertising early Childhood education elementary education secondary education english engineering dual degree forensic science (Minor) french (Minor)
General studies
Graphic design Hispanic studies History
Interdisciplinary Humanities
International studies actuarial Mathematics applied Mathematics
Computer analysis Mathematics
Pure Mathematics
Nursing
Professional Nursing (B.s.N.)
Nursing (B.s.N.) with Pre-Medical Concentration (5-year) Philosophy
Political science
Psychology social science sociology
Criminology spanish (Minor) theater theology
Women’s studies (Minor) Writing
Pre-ProfessIoNal ProGraMs
Pre-dentistry
Pre-engineering
Pre-law
Pre-Medicine
Pre-optometry
Pre-Veterinary
Pre-occupational therapy
Pre-Physical therapy
CONSiSteNtly rANkeD AMONG the tOp 20 SOutherN COlleGeS AND uNiverSitieS
Choose from 46 majors and concentrations, and eight pre-professional programs.
our teachers teach
Students excel from the personal attention in small classes taught by professors, not graduate assistants.
Leap into your Future
in the freshman leAp program, you will experience a sense of community as you learn together and engage with the world outside the classroom with a group of fellow freshmen, faculty and peer mentors.
www.shc.edu/academics
Brian Kampen ’14 Communication Arts, Digital Video Production River Ridge, LA
2013 presidential honors for service Spring hill College was named to the 2013 president’s higher education Community Service honor roll, the highest honor a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service learning and civic engagement. last year, our students contributed more than 18,000 service hours.
christopher viscardi, s.J.
PROFESSOR, DIVISION CHAIR OF THEOLOGY
“My goal is to bring students to engage reason and faith, rather than keeping them separate, so they can move beyond simplistic views.“
learn what matters
the leADiNG BrAND OF eDuCAtiON iN the WOrlD
jesu-what?
With the recent election of the first Jesuit pope, Francis I, the whole world is asking, “What is a jesuit?”
Founded in 1534 by St. ignatius of loyola, the Society of jesus (the jesuits) is an order of Catholic priests known for excellence in education. throughout the world, jesuit institutions have earned worldwide respect for their commitment to service, leadership, critical thinking, and development of the whole person – mind, body and spirit.
immersed in service in 2013, students Mary kate Gallagher and Maddie laForge participated in an international service immersion trip to punta Gorda, Belize.
make friends for life
SMAll eNOuGh tO CONNeCt.
lArGe eNOuGh tO expAND yOur hOrizONS.
Spring hill’s campus is a vibrant center of activity, with numerous gathering points for students to interact and enjoy our special sense of community.
On-campus life features
• Recreation Center featuring three racquetball courts, a gym, basketball court, yoga and fitness classes.
• Our LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)-certified Student Center provides an energyefficient hub for student life where you can:
> Log in at the wifi-equipped computer center
> Shop for books at Barnes & Noble
> Grab a late-night snack at McKinney’s at The Hill
> Make a spiritual connection with Campus Ministry
www.shc.edu/student-life
greeKs in action
Delta Chi Fraternity sponsors earth Ball as a philanthropy event to benefit V Foundation for Cancer research.
Spring hill Collegehosts nine social Greek lettered Organizations (GlOs). With more than 360 members, these fraternal groups build lifelong friendships and provide opportunities for students to contribute to campus life.
in 2012 alone, Spring hill GlOs raised nearly $30,000 for charity and contributed close to 5,000 community service hours.
CluBs aNd orGaNIzatIoNs
ADPRO (Advertising and Pubic Relations Organization)
Alpha Sigma Nu Honorary
AMSA Pre-Med
Anime Club
Badger Book Club
Ballin’ Badgers
Campus Programming Board
Chemistry Club
Commuter Club
Cultural Impulse Step Club
Delta Mu Delta Honorary
English Club
GreenKeepers
Habitat for Humanity
Hired on the Hill
History Club
Inter-Fraternity Council
Kappa Delta Pi Honorary
Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary Lambda Pi Eta Honorary
Math Club
Motley Literary Magazine
Multicultural Student Union
National Organization of Leadership
Order of Omega Honorary
Panhellenic Council
Peer One Project
Phi Alpha Theta Honorary
Phi Sigma Tau Honorary
Philosophy Club
Ping Pong Club
Political Science & International
Studies Club
PRIDE
Psi Chi Honorary
Psychology Club
Residence Hall Association
SHAPe (Spring Hill Awakening Program)
SHORES (Spring Hill Oceanic Research and Education Society)
Sigma Tau Delta Honorary
Springhillian Newspaper
Springhillian Tour Guides
Student Art League
Student Alumni Ambassadors
Student Government Association
Student Nurses Association
Students for Justice
Students for Life
TAG3 (Taking Action for the Greater Glory of God)
Troubadours
sororItIes
Alpha Kappa Alpha
Delta Delta Delta
Delta Gamma
Delta Sigma Theta Phi Mu
fraterNItIes
Delta Chi
Tau Kappa Epsilon
Lambda Chi Alpha
find your place Spring hill has more than 60 student clubs and organizations including fraternities, sororities and club sports.
students in action kicking off Family Weekend with a glow paint party on the tennis courts.
literally, Just hanging out
Our campus features glorious centuries-old live oaks that form the backdrop for many Badger traditions, from graduating on the Avenue of the Oaks to “hammocking,” one of our students’ favorite pastimes.
andrew herman ’14
Elementary Education, Nashville, TN
Andrew plans to teach a few years before pursuing a master’s degree in art therapy.
home away from home
86% OF StuDeNtS live ON CAMpuS
Spring Hill College guarantees students on-campus housing all four years in one of eight residence halls. everything you need, and most anything you want, is either on campus or within a 5-minute walk.
Dine with your friends in the caf at the student center, enjoy a cup of coffee while studying at java City, or savor a delicious Badger Burger at the ShC Golf Course snack shop (these are famous with the locals).
a community of common interests
Learning communities allow first-year students with common interests and pursuits to live together and support one another through planned learning activities and informal interactions.
the communities are organized around themes, such as fitness and recreation, the great outdoors, healthy living, cultural immersion, service, and fine arts.
Incoming students may request each other as roommates.
www.shc.edu/reslife
viragh complex
Made up of viragh hall (home of the learning Communities) and Skip’s place (upperclassmen housing).
spend a day on the hill
yOu’ll thANk uS FOr the Next FOur yeArS
Graphic Design, Shanghai, China
A world-class athlete, Yiting is now playing professional volleyball in France. She came to Spring hill to play for Coach peggy Martin, the winningest coach in the history of NCAA Division ii.
yiting cao ’13
to get a true feeling of life on our campus, you have to experience it yourself. tour the dorms, have lunch in the caf, meet a faculty member in your area of interest, and get to know your future classmates. Campus visits are offered every Monday through Friday, with additional options available by appointment. Schedule your visit today at www.shc.edu/visit or 800-742-6704.
matthew Keller ’15 Pre-Med, Brentwood, TN
Matthew might lead your campus tour, as he’s a SpringHillian ambassador for the Office of Admissions. he’s also studied at the ShC italy Center and plays men’s club volleyball.
varsity teams
Baseball (M)
Basketball (M & W)
Bowling (M & W)
Cheerleading (M & W)
Cross Country (M & W)
Dance (W)
Golf (M & W)
Soccer (M & W)
Softball (W)
Tennis (M & W)
Outdoor Track & Field (M & W)
Volleyball (W)
Club sports
Basketball (M)
Baseball (M)
Rugby (M & W)
Soccer (M)
Volleyball (M)
Golf (M)
develoP an allegiance
ShOW uS yOur BADGer ClAWS www.shcbadgers.com
this diamond is forever Spring hill’s Stan Galle Field is the oldest continuously used collegiate baseball field in the country, having been graced by athletes like Willie Mays and Mobile native hank Aaron. home run hero Babe ruth visited the campus in 1924 and took a few swings on Stan Galle Field.
mariha partman ’13
Nursing, Biloxi, MS
Mariha holds a team record 12 home runs. the Badgers were runners-up in the 2013 NAIA National Championship.
true italian immersion
ChANGe yOur SCeNery. ChANGe yOur MiND
a different approach to study abroad
Spring hill College’s italy Center in Bologna integrates social justice travel with traditional classroom learning, transforming students so they can become catalysts for change in their communities and the world. join us for a summer, a semester, or a year abroad.
all About bologna, italy
• Home to more than 100,000 college students – and only 400 are Americans
• The culinary capital of Italy (according to Italians, not travel guides)
• Study where Dante and Copernicus studied. home to the oldest university in the world, (the university of Bologna was founded in 1088), Bologna is the intellectual center of europe.
• Medieval architecture – 40 kilometers of porticoes, 600 arches and 12 city gates
• European Capital of Culture in 2000
• UNESCO City of Music
• A train ride away from major cities in Italy, and Bologna’s two airports offer low-budget flights to 55 destinations
www.shc.edu/italy
study abroad/ita Ly C enter
Bologna is our Base. the m editerranean is our classroom. live like a local in Bologna, italy, and travel through Europe and North Africa learning first-hand about human rights and social issues.
As a student at the Italy Center, you will have the opportunity to:
> live among 100 italian students
> Deepen your studies in human rights, global issues and the italian language
> participate in social justice trips to tunisia, Croatia, turkey, poland, Cyprus, Greece, Morocco and Switzerland
> intern for an NGO, volunteer for a service center, and cultivate extraordinary leadership skills
Situated on Mobile Bay, the port City is just 30 minutes from the sandy white beaches of the Gulf Coast, 2.5 hours from New Orleans, and 2 hours from Destin, Florida. With the charm of a small town and the economic advantages of a big city, Mobile is warm, welcoming and progressively modern. location. location. location.
from here to there
Direct flights available from Mobile to Chicago and Dallas and from pensacola to Miami.
“the Azalea city”
Another one of Mobile’s nicknames, thanks to Fifise Langlois who first brought the blossoms here in 1754 from toulouse, France. When in bloom, Mobile and the ShC campus is blanketed with more than 50 varieties of azaleas.
learn more about the Mobile Bay area at www.mobile.org
l isten u p, y ’all the correct pronunciation of the city is “mo-Beel,” given the soft emphasis on the second syllable by its French founders.
southern latitude
WArM. WelCOMiNG. AND AlWAyS 30 MiNuteS FrOM SpriNG BreAk.
The Mobile Appeal
When the average temperatures are in the 50s and 60s during February, Mardi Gras is declared a three-day holiday, and the closest beach is 40 miles away, it doesn’t take long to figure out the appeal.
Mobile’s Brookley Aeroplex is the home to Airbus, Alabama’s passenger jet production center and the anchor of an expanding aviation and aerospace corridor, which translates into internships and job opportunities for you.
www.shc.edu/livinginmobile
moonpies & mardi gras
Contrary to popular belief, Mobile is home to the original Mardi Gras, instituted in 1703. And, we’re the only place you can catch a Moonpie at a parade. the Mobile Bay area also hosts the GMAC Bowl and Senior Bowl (january), the hangout Music Festival at Gulf Shores (May) and BayFest Music Festival (October).
where you go from here is up to you
“GO FOrth AND Set the WOrlD ON Fire.” –St. Ignatius of Loyola
job? Grad school? Service?
Nine in ten employers surveyed say they look for students to have completed internships before graduating, and half expect students to bring leadership experience.
Whether it’s through volunteer service, internships or study abroad, you will get the chance to develop your career skills working in the real world before you graduate.
how to land a job before graduation
By completing three internships, two service immersion trips to Central America, and a senior seminar project that raised more than $6,000, emily king gained valuable insight and real world experience that made her the ideal candidate to future employers. Before she even graduated, emily was offered a job with the South Mobile County tourism Authority as their Social Media Coordinator.
emily King ’13 Communication Arts, Public Relations & Advertising
A winning seAT AT The OscArs
matt d’arrigo ’95, San Diego, CA
Matt D’Arrigo founded ArtS (A reason to Survive) in San Diego in 2001. the nonprofit organization offers programs in visual and performing arts for youth who are experiencing challenges, including homelessness, domestic violence, poverty, illness, or physical and mental disabilities.
In 2009, filmmakers Sean and Andrea Fine made a documentary about inocente izucar, a teenage artist from ArtS who had been homeless for the last nine years. At the 2013 Academy Awards, “inocente” took home the Oscar for “Best Documentary (Short Subject).”
(l-r): Matt and Inocente attend the 2013 Academy Awards.
WHERE OuR STuDENTS INTERN:
AiDS Alabama South
Al.com
Alabama State port Authority
Altapointe health Systems
American Cancer Society
American red Cross
Baltimore Magazine
Bay Area Food Bank
BayFest
Bellingrath Gardens
Bond public relations and Brand Strategy
Center for Fair housing
Clear Channel Media
Crescent theater
Dauphin island Sea lab
Deveney Communication
Discovery Communications
Distinguished young Women
Downtown Mobile Alliance
Dumas Wesley Community Center
Family Center of Mobile
Gulf Coast exploreum Science Center
Goodwill easter Seals of the Gulf Coast
Gulf Coast Cancer Centers
handsOn South Alabama
harper’s Bazaar Magazine
historic Mobile preservation Society
hummingbird ideas
lagniappe
lewis Communications
MDi Media Group
Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce
Mobile Bay Convention & visitor’s Bureau
Mobile Bay Magazine
Mobile Baykeepers
Mobile Botanical Gardens
Mobile Gas
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
Mudbrick Media
Press-Register
Red Square Agency
Salvation Army
Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising
Springhill Medical Center
Strategy, inc. the learning tree
the little tree preschool the Washington Center, D.C. toomey’s Mardi Gras
united Way of Southwest Alabama u.S. Animal law Center
uSA Children’s & Women’s hospital via health, Fitness and enrichment Center
WALA-TV FOX 10
Walt Disney World
WKRG-TV News 5
World Wide technology
WPMI-TV Local 15 News
WzeW/WNSp radio
yankee Stadium
zebra Marketing
WHERE OuR STuDENTS ATTEND GRADuATE SCHOOL:
Boston College
Cambridge university
Columbia university
Florida international university
Fordham university
Georgetown law
Georgia Southern university
iowa State university
louisiana State university
loyola Marymount university
Mercer university
North Carolina Agricultural and technical State university
Notre Dame: Alliance for Catholic education
Nova Southeastern
St. edward’s university
Saint louis university
Seattle Film institute
Selma university
Spring hill College university of Alabama university of Alabama at Birmingham university of Georgia university of louisiana at lafayette university of Miami university of Michigan School of Business university of Mississippi university of South Alabama university of Southern California Davis
WHERE OuR RECENT GRADS WORk:
Arts Council of Greater lansing
Belen jesuit preparatory School
Carlisle Medical Centre for the living Arts
Coast to Coast events
Compass Bank
Conde Nast
CpSi
CvS pharmacy
e! Networks
eastern Shore Arts Center
edward jones investments
ernst & young, llC
evolution Marketing, inc.
FiNrA
Gulf Coast resource Conservation & Development Council
hGtv Magazine (hearst Magazines) international Organization for youth education
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
Northrop Grumman
Our lady of the lake Children’s hospital red Bull
regions Bank
South Mobile County tourism Authority
St. Mary’s Dominican high School
thyssenkrupp Steel uSA
tlC 4 kids
Walt Disney Company
World Wide technology, inc.
WHERE OuR GRADuATES SERVE: jesuit volunteer Corps international jesuit volunteer Corps Northwest the Child Advocacy Center
l’Arche uSA Communities
we’ve reserved a spot on the avenue Youfor
aBBey roam ’13, Graphic Design, Lebanon, MO Abbey is pictured on the historic Avenue of the Oaks, site of the College’s annual commencement ceremony. She won three Student Silver ADDys and was named the president’s Scholar in Graphic Design, interned in graphic design and web design, participated in a service immersion trip to el Salvador, and was a member of the undefeated women’s volleyball team who went to the national tournament – all before her 23rd birthday.
Majors
and concentrations
Art (Studio)
Art-Business
Biology
Organismal and Marine Biology
Cell and Molecular Biology
Biochemistry
Biopsychology
Business Administration
Accounting
Computer Information Systems
Finance and Economics
International Business
Management and Marketing
Chemistry
Communication Arts
Digital Video Production
Journalism
Public Relations and Advertising
Education
Early Childhood
Elementary
Secondary
English
Engineering Dual Degree
Forensic Science (Minor)
French (Minor)
General Studies
Graphic Design
Hispanic Studies
History
Interdisciplinary Humanities
International Studies
Mathematics
Actuarial
Applied
Computer Analysis
Pure
Nursing
Professional Nursing (B.S.N.)
Nursing (B.S.N.) with Pre-Medical Concentration (5-year)
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
clubs and organizations
ADPRO (Advertising and Pubic Relations Organization)
Alpha Sigma Nu Honorary
AMSA Pre-Med
Anime Club
Badger Book Club
Ballin’ Badgers
Campus Programming Board
Chemistry Club
Commuter Club
Cultural Impulse Step Club
Delta Mu Delta Honorary
English Club
GreenKeepers
Habitat for Humanity
Hired on the Hill
History Club
Inter-Fraternity Council
Kappa Delta Pi Honorary
Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary
Lambda Pi Eta Honorary
Athletics
varsity teams
Baseball (M)
Basketball (M & W)
Bowling (M & W)
Cheerleading (M & W)
Cross Country (M & W)
Dance (W)
Math Club
Motley Literary Magazine
Multicultural Student Union
National Organization of Leadership
Order of Omega Honorary
Panhellenic Council
Peer One Project
Phi Alpha Theta Honorary
Phi Sigma Tau Honorary
Philosophy Club
Ping Pong Club
Political Science & International Studies
Club
PRIDE
Psi Chi Honorary
Psychology Club
Residence Hall Association
SHAPe (Spring Hill Awakening Program)
SHORES (Spring Hill Oceanic Research and Education Society)
Sigma Tau Delta Honorary
Springhillian Newspaper
Golf (M & W)
Soccer (M & W)
Softball (W)
Tennis (M & W)
Outdoor Track & Field (M & W)
Volleyball (W)
Social Science
Sociology
Criminology
Spanish (Minor)
Theater
Theology
Women’s Studies (Minor)
Writing
pre-professional programs
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Engineering
Pre-Law
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Optometry
Pre-Veterinary
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Club sports
Basketball (M)
Baseball (M)
Rugby (M & W)
Volleyball (M)
Golf (M)
Springhillian Tour Guides
Student Art League
Student Alumni Ambassadors
Student Government Association
Student Nurses Association
Students for Justice Students for Life
TAG3 (Taking Action for the Greater Glory of God)
Troubadours
sororities
Alpha Kappa Alpha
Delta Delta Delta
Delta Gamma
Delta Sigma Theta
Phi Mu
fraternities
Delta Chi
Tau Kappa Epsilon
Lambda Chi Alpha
Finding your way to
is within reach
Amount awarded in scholarships and grants for 2012-2013 academic year $21 million 99.1% Percentage of all Spring Hill College students who receive financial aid
Amount awarded in loans and work-study for 2012-2013 academic year $6.2 million
APPlicAtion & AdMission
Every applicant is considered individually. In addition to your application for admission, we’ll also need your:
> High School Transcript
> Standardized Test Scores
> Guidance Counselor/ Teacher Recommendation
> Personal Statement
submit your application today at www.shc.edu/apply
scholArshiPs & FinAnciAl Aid
After being accepted to Spring Hill, you will be automatically considered for merit scholarships. Spring Hill also provides assistance to students who demonstrate financial need as indicated on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. File the FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov before March 1 and list Spring Hill’s code 001041 as one of your college choices.
Learn more at www.shc.edu/finaid
