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Adult Admission Guidebook

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You want to earn a

degree that allows you

to excel in a career and

in life. But you also have

the unique challenges

of taking classes as an

adult. For over 150 years,

Davenport has focused

on helping busy adults

like you achieve your

goals and push you to

your personal best.

STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO

12:1

Goals

OBJECTIVES

Success

IT’S YOUR TIME

Balance

YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL

50+

FULLY ONLINE PROGRAMS OF STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

95%

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RD

LOWEST PRIVATE UNIVERSITY TUITION IN MICHIGAN

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College of Business

• Employment guarantee for Accounting program graduates

• International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE) accredited business programs

• Sport Management program accredited by Commission on Sports Management Accreditation (COSMA)

• Management grads pass Certified Manager credential exam at 94% rate

• Opportunities for experiential learning and internships in every program

• #1 online Management degrees (2017)

College of Technology

• Employment guarantee for Network

Management & Security, Computer Science & Computer Information Systems graduates • 100% of Technology Project Management

grads report higher salary after graduation • Designated by the National Security Agency

(NSA) & Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE)

College of Health Professions

• Employment guarantee for BSN

Nursing grads

• 3rd largest Health Information Management program in the U.S.

• 95% of Health Service Administration

graduates report job placements in the field • Only university in Michigan certified for

Medical Case management without an RN degree

College of Arts and Sciences

• Our social work program is offered jointly with

Kuyper College. Students will graduate with two degrees, one from DU and one from Kuyper • Social work students may have international

field work opportunities

• Our Biological Lab Science program has over 400 hours of hands-on lab hours

• Lab technicians are needed in numerous industries: chemical, agriculture, quality control, water treatment, medical research, food products and waste management

Where our grads are going:

91% OF DU GRADUATES HAVE

CAREERS IN THE FIELD OF THEIR CHOICE

WITHIN 6 MONTHS

OF GRADUATION

91%

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Life-Work-School Balance

On Campus

• 15-week and 7-week classes • Day and evening classes • One-day-per- week classes • Full-term and accelerated • 13 convenient campuses across Michigan

Real-Time Virtual

• A blend of online and on campus • A Google hangout type of environment • Attend class virtually • Real-time engagement with professor

Online

• Full student support • 7-week courses • 24/7 access

Start When You’re Ready

Classes Begin Every 7 Weeks

I PLAN TO START

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Credit for your

past experience

PREVIOUS COLLEGES: Degree Degree Degree MILITARY SERVICES LICENSES CERTIFICATIONS TESTING OTHER CREDITS CREDITS EARNED

Admissions

• Guide to start • Guide to resources

Advising

• Student Education Plan • Personalized

• Year-long scheduling

Career services

• Search for job opportunities at DU and beyond

• Find mentors and job-shadowing opportunities

• Network with potential employers • Build your resume and cover letter • Sharpen your interview skills

Faculty

• Focused on your success • Offer network of experience • Are always accessible

Financial aid

counselor

• 1:1 support • Focused on affordability

Free tutoring

• 24/7 online or in person

Specialized services for Military

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Invest in Your Future

FUNDING OPTION ESTIMATES

My semester estimate

COST

Credits per semester

Cost per credit hour x

Estimated fees +

Books +

Estimated cost =

GIFT AID

(PRORATED BASED ON ENROLLMENT STATUS)

Federal or State grants

Scholarships or discount +

Additional aid +

Total gift aid available =

Total balance (minus gift aid)

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Payment plan (including $50 fee) 4 x

ELIGIBLE STUDENT LOANS

Direct Subsidized loan Direct Unsubsidized loan

TOTAL COST

Remaining balance (with loans) Remaining balance (without loans)

Next steps

1 _{APPLY FOR FAFSA (FREE}

APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID)

fafsa.ed.gov DU code: 002249

2 _{REVIEW FINANCIAL}

AID AWARD OFFER

3 _{ACCEPT AWARDS AND}

APPLY FOR LOANS OR PAYMENTS

Additional

sources of aid

• Additional scholarships davenport.edu/scholarships • Employer tuition reimbursement

• Alternative student loans • Payment plans

Academic scholarships

** TITANIUM — $6,000/YR Previous GPA* 3.75+ PLATINIUM — $4,000/YR Previous GPA* 3.5+ GOLD — $3,000/YR Previous GPA* 3.2+ SILVER — $2,000/YR Previous GPA* 2.8+ TRANSFER STUDENT GRANT — 20% OFF TUITION Awarded based on being a transfer student FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Based on individual scholarship criteria and availability of funds. Scholarships funded by private donations to the Davenport University Foundation

* _{with 15 or more transferable credits, details at davenport.}

edu/scholarships

** _{The best options will be awarded to you based on}

qualifications

Federal and state grants

PELL GRANT $

MICHIGAN TUITION GRANT/ MICHIGAN COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIP

$

MICHIGAN TUITION INCENTIVE PROGRAM

Federal student loans

SUBSIDIZED (per two semesters)

Maximum annual: $

UNSUBSIDIZED (per two semesters)

Maximum annual: $

• Not credit or income based

• No repayment during college required • Access loan history at www.nslds.gov

• See grade level eligibility at davenport.edu/loans

Partnership tuition grants

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You’re ready

Apply for admission

DEADLINE / /

Apply for admission at davenport.edu/apply

Send transcripts

DEADLINE / /

Send official transcripts from all previous schools you’ve attended to: Davenport University

Registrar’s Office 6191 Kraft Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512

Electronic transcripts can be sent to: [email protected]

Financial aid application

DEADLINE / /

FAFSA must be completed to determine your eligibility for all types of scholarships, grants and loans.

Apply early to ensure that your financial aid is processed in time.

APPLY ONLINE AT FAFSA.ED.GOV

Davenport University code: 002249

Schedule classes

DEADLINE / /

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START DATE / /

After you graduate

Alumni benefits:

• FREE refresher courses for life • Lifelong career services

• Discounts with many companies • Active Alumni Association and events • 20% discount on Davenport

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UNDERGRADUATE

DONALD W. MAINE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

Bachelor Programs

Accounting Fraud BBA* Accounting BBA*

Internal Auditing Specialty* Management Accounting Specialty* Finance BBA*

Financial Planning Specialty* Business BBA*

Global Project Management Specialty* Risk Management and Insurance Specialty* Supply Chain and Logistics Specialty* Human Resource Management BBA* International Business BBA*

Industrial Production Management BBA* Supply Chain and Logistics Specialty* Leadership and Organizational Performance BS* Legal Studies BS

Management BBA*

Global Project Management Specialty* Risk Management and Insurance Specialty* Supply Chain and Logistics Specialty* Marketing BBA*

Digital Marketing and Promotion Specialty* Marketing Technology Specialty*

Value Chain Specialty* Sport Management BBA* BBA/MAcc Program

Honors Professional Accountancy (Undergraduate and Graduate)

Post-Baccalaureate Certificates

Global Project Management Legal Studies

Risk Management and Insurance*

Associate Programs

Accounting ABA*

Business Administration ABA* Finance ABA*

Legal Studies AS

Minor

Mathematics Minor

COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Health Services Admin BS*

Human Resource Management Specialty Health Information Assurance Specialty Project Management Specialty Health Information Management BS*

Health Information Management Completion BS Medical Case Management BS*

Medical Case Management Completion BS Nursing BSN Completion*

Medical Case Management Specialty* Pre-Licensure Nursing BSN

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Medical Case Management PBCERT*

Health Information Tech AAS* Medical Assisting AAS

Diploma

Practical Nursing DIPL

Minor

Mathematics Minor

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Biological Laboratory Science, BS

Integrative Professional Studies (Social Work)

Minor

Mathematics Minor

COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

Computer Information Systems BS Web and Mobile Development Specialty Database and Analytics Specialty* Secure Coding Specialty* Programming Specialty*

Secure Software Development Specialty* Computer Science BS

Artificial Intelligence Specialty* Computer Architecture and Algorithms Specialty* Gaming and Simulation Specialty Cyber Defense BS

Information Assurance Specialty* Health Care Management Specialty* Digital Forensics BS

Network Management and Security BS Network Security Specialty

Advanced Cisco Networking Specialty Server Administration Specialty Technology Project Management BS Accounting Information Systems Specialty* Computer Information Systems Specialty* Health Information Management Specialty* Information Security Specialty*

Networking Specialty

Professional-Focused Technical Specialty*

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Global Project Management* Programming*

Computer Information Systems AAS* Networking Technology AAS

Minor

Mathematics Minor