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CONNECTED. Regis is just 12 miles from Boston, and all the city has to offer. That includes top companies, medical centers, and nonprofit organizations, where students engage in internships, service-learning, and clinical opportunities.

READY. Academic programs and internships in communication, business, education, social and natural sciences, health professions, nursing and more — coupled with myriad opportunities for community service and spiritual growth — mean Regis students will be ready for rewarding lives and careers.

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INNOVATIVE. We’re the first college in New England to provide all of our full-time students with Apple iPads. Education and technology professionals laud our pioneering initiative and our leadership in interactive, participatory digital education.

GLOBAL. Our Center for Global Connections coordinates study-abroad programs, special coursework, research and service opportunities, and International Admission efforts across six continents.

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INVOLVED. With 18 NCAA Division III teams and more than 25 campus organizations, just about everyone belongs to something! Clubs, sports, intramurals, and community service allow students to gain leadership and collaborative skills needed to excel on and off campus.

INVESTED.As our campus continues to grow, so too do opportunities to connect with classmates, professors, and staff. In Fall 2015, we unveil a beautiful new quadrangle, a new residence building, and a reimagined library — all designed to bring people together where they live, learn, and study.

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ATTAINABLE. Generous financial aid awards help make a Regis education possible for students from all walks of life. Nearly 90 percent of entering freshmen in 2014 – 2015 received financial aid from the College, in addition to any state or federal aid for which students may qualify.

COMMITTED.We are excited to meet prospective students and are committed to making the admission process as simple as possible. Our recent Test-Optional policy for non-nursing and non-homeschooled students allows us to view each applicant with a truly holistic approach.

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READY. Academic Programs

MajorsBiochemistryBiologyCommunicationCriminal Justice StudiesEducation, with Teacher Licensure in:

n Early Childhood Educationn Elementary Educationn Middle School Educationn Secondary Education

EnglishExercise ScienceGlobal Business ManagementHistory, World Languages & Cultural HeritageInterdisciplinary ArtsLiberal StudiesMathematics EducationNuclear MedicineNursingNutritionPolitical SciencePsychologyPublic HealthSocial WorkSports Management

MinorsAccountingAmerican PoliticsChemistryCommunicationComparative PoliticsEconomicsEducationEducational TheatreEnvironmental BiologyInternational RelationsLaw & GovernmentLiterary StudiesManagement Information SystemsMuseum Studies — certificateNeurosciencePublic HealthReligious StudiesSocial WorkWomen’s & Gender StudiesWriting Studies

NATIONAL RECOGNITION

Pre-Professional ProgramsPre-DentalPre-LawPre-MedicalPre-Veterinary

Five-Year Master’s TrackApplied Behavior Analysis*Biomedical Sciences*CommunicationEducationHealth AdministrationHeritage Studies for a Global SocietyNursing*Professional Writing for New MediaRegulatory & Clinical Research Management

* Some restrictions apply.

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CONNECTED. Internships and special opportunities

At Regis, students learn by doing. Our academic programs are infused with an array of internships, service projects, and applied research opportunities that extend learning well beyond classroom walls and into the real world.

Our relationships with corporations and nonprofit organizations in and around Boston have allowed students to gain hands-on experience at notable sites such as:

Special Opportunities:

n American Red Cross

n Brigham and Women’s Hospital

n Coldwell Banker

n Comcast SportsNet

n Conventures – Event Planning

n Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

n Fidelity Investments

n Kiss 108 FM

n Liberty Mutual

n Massachusetts General Hospital

n Massachusetts State House

n Tufts Medical Center

n Zoo New England

n Study Abroad (Ireland, Japan, Rome, United Kingdom, and more!)

n Student exchange opportunities with Consortium of Sisters of St. Joseph Colleges

n Cross-registration at Babson College, Bentley University, and Boston College

n Honors program

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INVOLVED. Athletics and campus life

ATHLETICS (NCAA)

CAMPUS LIFE

Women’s Teamsn Basketballn Cross Countryn Field Hockeyn Lacrossen Soccern Softballn Swimming & Divingn Tennisn Track & Fieldn Volleyball

Men’s Teamsn Basketballn Cross Countryn Lacrossen Soccern Swimming & Divingn Tennisn Track & Fieldn Volleyball

n Over 25 clubs and organizations covering a broad range of interests and activities

n Community service opportunities that include annual Alternative Spring Break trips

n Campus Ministry provides social and leadership opportunities as well as spiritual support and guidance

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BUILDING REGIS … TOGETHERThe heart of the Regis campus will have a stunning new look in 2015:n a beautifully landscaped quadrangle with walkways, benches, and central plaza;n an expanded Library with café and amphitheater-style entryway; n a new residence wing with suite-style bedrooms for 72 students, and a large,

fireplaced “living room” and kitchen for the entire Regis community.

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ATTAINABLE. Financial Aid

Regis invests in the potential of its students through generous merit scholarships and need-based grants.

For our incoming First-Year class:n Over 90% received some form of institutional funding, averaging $20,000;

n Awards helped to reduce average tuition cost by 50%;

n In addition, many of our families apply for — and receive — federal and state financial aid, which is separate from (and can be added to) a Regis College award package.

2014 – 2015 CostsTuition & Fees $35,750

Room & Board $13,700

Students can use the Regis College Net Price Calculator (NPC) to get a preliminary estimate of federal, state and institutional aid.

www.regiscollege.edu/npc

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COMMITTED. Admission Requirements and Information

n Common Application with a $50 non-refundable application fee

n Essayn Official secondary school transcript,

including first-quarter senior year grades

n One letter of recommendation from a secondary school counselor

n Optional submission of SAT or ACT results (test scores required for home-schooled students and those interested in applying to the Nursing major)

First-Year Students

n Common Application with a $50 non-refundable application fee

n Essayn Official secondary school transcript or

General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

n Official transcripts from all institutions attended

n One letter of recommendation from an instructor or employer

n Completed Mid-Term Grade Report

Transfer Students

International First-Year and Transfer Students

In addition to the requirements listed above for First-Year and Transfer students, international students must submit:

n Official TOEFL or IELTS results if English is not the native language

n English translation of all high school and college/university transcripts if they are in a foreign language

Note: Transfer international students who have taken courses at a university outside the United States must submit transcripts to a credential evaluator for a credit evaluation of each course. Translations must be performed by an official agency.

First-Year Applicant Requirements

n Four years of Englishn Three to four* years of mathematics

(including Algebra I and II, and Geometry)

n Two to four* years of science (including at least one with lab)

n Two years of social sciencen Two years of the same foreign languagen Three or four electives

* Requirements for students interested in Nursing

The College Board code number for Regis College is 3723.

14-165 9/25/14 3K

235 Wellesley StreetWeston, Massachusetts 024931.866.GET.REGIS (1.866.438.7344)admission@regiscollege.eduwww.regiscollege.edu

Important DeadlinesNovember 1n First-Year and Transfer applicants deadline for

spring entrance

December 1n Early Action deadline for First-Year applicants

for fall entrance

January 1n Enrollment Deposit deadline for spring

semester

February 15n Regular decision priority deadline for

First-Year applicants for fall entrancen Deadline to submit FAFSA and Regis College

New Student Application for Financial Aid (First-Year students)

April 1n Priority deadline for Transfer applicants for

fall entrance

May 1n Enrollment Deposit deadline for fall semester

(First-Year students)

Visit us online for more information:Admissionwww.regiscollege.edu/ugadmission

Financial Aidwww.regiscollege.edu/finaid

Regis is just 12 miles from downtown Boston and easily accessible to public transportation via Regis shuttle bus service. Regis is conveniently located just minutes from I-95, I-93 and the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90), and within easy reach of Logan International Airport.