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G. WORTH IT. WARTBURG. WORTH IT. WARTBURG. WORTH IT. WARTBURG. WORTH IT. WARTBURG. WORTH IT. WARTBURG. WORTH IT. WARTBURG. WORTH IT. WARTBURG. WORTH IT. WARTBURG. WORTH IT. WARTBURG. WORTH IT.It's worth a closer look!Areas of Study p.15 Living on Campus p.7 Financial Aid p.29 Traditions p.17

Ellen Opperman '17

ONCE YOU VISIT you'll know...

See how Wartburg is a Good Fit For You

Go to www.Wartburg.edu/Visit to schedule an individual or group tour.

Tour campus

Spend a night in a residence hall

Meet your admissions counselor

Sit in on a class

Attend a chapel service

Talk to a coach, music director, or club leader

Enjoy a free lunch with a

guide in Mensa

it's worth it!Did You Know? Skywalks connect most of the academic

buildings, keeping you protected from the weather. Wi-Fi is in all classrooms and residence halls. Wartburg offers more than 50 areas of study

(see page 15).�Wartburg is named after a famous castle in

Germany (see page 17).There’s a coffee shop in the library.

TABLE OF contents 3 What Makes Wartburg Worth It 4 First-Year Student Tips 5-6 Lead by Example 7 Living on Campus 8 What's for Dinner 9 Study Abroad 10 May Term 11 National Recognition 12 A Tight-Knit Community 13 Student Profiles 14 A Day in the Life 15 Areas of Study 16 Wartburg West in Denver 17 Be Part of the Tradition 18 Campus Entertainment 19 Explore Your Spirituality 20 Be Involved 21-22 Music 23-24 Knights Athletics 25-26 Get Your Fitness Fix at The W 27-28 After Graduation 29-30 You're Worth It: Financial Aid (Back) Explore Wartburg!

WHAT MAKES WARTBURG worth itYou're starting college soon. Maybe you've toured campus or talked with an admissions counselor, but, chances are, you still have a few questions. That's OK. We have a few answers.

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UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL. This transformation starts with a tight-knit community that helps each person develop self-worth. Wartburg faculty and staff are ready to mentor you. They get to know you and cheer you on. With their support, you discover your potential and find the opportunities to unlock it.

REALIZE YOUR PURPOSE. Serve your community as a doctor. Serve as an innovator in your field. Serve the world as an advocate for those without hope. Wherever you are headed, Wartburg will be with you to help you realize your purpose.

EMBRACE YOUR PASSIONS. Our professors are not only experts in their fields, they have other enriching interests: brewing beer, organic farming, and foster parenting, to name a few. They live what they love and want to help students lead similarly rich lives.

TAKE A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY.Spend a May Term or summer at Wartburg West in Denver, Colorado. Volunteer for a service trip to an inner city or a rural area struck by natural disaster. Study abroad. Join a club or two. Or three, if it fits you.

ABBY SINGLETON '18HOMETOWN: Indianola, IowaMAJOR: Elementary Education

MINORS: Leadership, Organizational/Public Relations

"My first-year experience was more than I ever imagined it could be. I had the opportunity to be a part of Student Senate, the KWAR radio station, Dance Marathon,

Homecoming Committee, and multiple choirs, and that’s just the beginning. Wartburg is so worth it to me because I could study, get involved, and build

relationships with my professors and new friends."

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FIRST-YEAR student tips

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PACK SMART.You’re about to share a room. Stick to the essentials and share the big things, like the mini-fridge and TV. You’ll also want zip ties and duct tape, and maybe a mini tool kit. They’ll come in handy, trust us.

�MAKE FRIENDS WITH YOUR ROOMMATE. OH, AND EVERYONE ELSE.Get to know each other before moving in. It’s easier to start college with a friend at your side. When you do get to campus, say hi to everyone. It might seem corny, but you will be seeing them a lot during the next four years.

LEAVE YOUR DOOR OPEN.Everyone is looking to make friends the first year, so make sure they know they can stop in to say hi. Just don’t forget to close it when you leave.

TAKE A NAP.Sleep is crucial to your health and your performance in class, but don’t sleep through your 8 a.m. to make up for a late night. Sometimes a nap in the afternoon can keep you alert and well-rested (as long as it's not during class).

DO YOUR HOMEWORK.Let’s be real here. There is a lot of homework in college. Think of studying like laundry—it’s easier to do in smaller, more frequent loads.

ASK FOR HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT.There are tons of people on campus ready to help you out, whether it involves class, figuring out your major, or just finding your way around the Science Center.

TAKE A BREAK.College can be stressful, and there are a lot of pressures with school, work, and finding time to socialize. Take time to de-stress with a fun activity, hang out with a friend, or just do nothing for a little while.

EXPLORE.This is the year to try any and every club or organization that catches your interest. But don’t forget to explore campus, too. Try every door and hallway just to see where it might go. You never know what you might find.

SETH NUTTING '15

LIZ SHULL '16

NATASHA WILLEY '15

WARTBURG STUDENTS lead by example

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Seth, from Milo, Iowa, played basketball for Wartburg, but found his passion

calling games for the college’s radio station and producing and directing

video segments for Knight Vision.

Liz, from Sac City, Iowa, co-founded the college’s Water to Thrive chapter. In

one year, the group has raised enough money to fund two wells in rural Africa.

Natasha, from Albert Lea, Minn., a human rights activist, found her voice for LGBTQ

issues by joining Alliance, and she volunteers for the V-Day Campaign to

end violence against women and girls.

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JESSA BIDWELL '16

MAX CHINNAH '15

NICHOLE LYONS '16

MWALIMU KARISA '18

GABRIELLE LARSON '17

Gabrielle, a first-generation college student from Waterloo, Iowa, also will

be the first social work student to participate in The Washington Center’s

fall internship program.

Max, from Nigeria, claimed a $10,000 Davis Projects for Peace grant and

$3,000 prize from the Igniting Innovation Summit to construct the solar-powered

cookers he designed for families in Ghana.

Nichole, from Waukon, Iowa, shepherded Spiritual Life & Campus Ministry into

the digital age by live streaming chapel services and blogging. Her skills earned

her a gig operating the main camera at the Gentlemen of the Road Waverly Stopover

this summer.

Jessa, from Grinnell, Iowa, got a taste of real-world research through

the University of Iowa FUTURE in Biomedicine program. The experience

provided invaluable networking opportunities and career guidance.

Eighteen months after he raised enough money to build a well in his Kenyan

village, Mwalimu completed his efforts to build a medical center.

Living on campus is a completely new experience we think you’ll really love. Your Wartburg friends, professors, coaches, and advisers will become like a new, huge, amazing family.

LIVING ON campus

FIRST-YEAR RESIDENCE HALLSThe Complex (Centennial, Vollmer,

and Hebron) and Clinton Most rooms are doubles; however,

three- and four-person rooms are available.

TOWNHOUSE LIVINGKnights Village

Individual two-story "townhouses" for four to seven students include a

furnished living space and kitchen.

SUITE-STYLE LIVINGFounders, Grossman, Löhe, Afton and

Waverly Manors, and The Residence Room styles include single and double rooms,

and three-, four-, and eight-person suites.

Go to www.Wartburg.edu/Living for a video tour of the residence halls, and contact us to schedule an overnight visit.

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College dining is not like most high school cafeterias. There’s a huge selection across several locations, and it really does taste good. Hungry yet?

WHAT'S FOR dinner

MENSAAn all-you-can-eat, buffet-style food court in Saemann Student Center. Sit down to a healthy meal with tons of options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

THE KONDITOREIInspired by the charming coffee houses of Germany, the Konditorei is the perfect place to grab a specialty flavored coffee, tea, bagel, or donut on your way to class.

THE DENA great place to gather for lunch or to work on homework in Saemann Student Center, the Den provides made-to-order food, a complete salad and burrito bar, ice cream specials, and many grab-and-go items.

THE ZESTY ORANGEOverlooking The W pool and fitness center, The Zesty Orange offerings span from healthy items—including salads, wraps, and smoothies—to coffee, bakery items, and more.

TOWNHOUSE LIVINGKnights Village

Individual two-story "townhouses" for four to seven students include a

furnished living space and kitchen.

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Pack your bags and explore

ELLA NEWELL '17HOMETOWN: Waverly, IowaMAJORS: History and Spanish

“This was one of the most intense, life-changing, and challenging four months of my life. I am already planning to spend another year abroad after college or law school. I am so grateful for all of the friends I have made during my time here.”

Ella Newell ’17, a fourth-generation Wartburg student, spent

Winter Term living with a host family in Spain and exploring

nearby countries. Here are just a few of her adventures.

Jan. 12, 2015

I cannot believe I will be studying and living in Spain for the next four months

of my life. I am so nervous and excited for all of the wonderful opportunities I

will have and the adventures I will get to go on. I cannot wait to meet my host

mom and my 10-year-old host brother when I get into Seville.

Jan. 19, 2015

This has been one of the most stressfu l, exciting, overwhelming, and busy

weeks of my life. We started our orientation week by getting to know

our neighborhood, the routes we need to take to get to school, and the

famous landmarks of the city. Seville is breathtaking. It is hard to

believe that there is so much history in one place.

Feb. 28, 2015

Morocco was indescribable. I learned about the historical importance

of Morocco in Tangier, rode a camel in Asilah, and explored the

beautifu l city of Chefchaouen. I was speaking a mixture of Spanish,

English, the three basic words I knew in Arabic, my very limited

knowledge of French, and on occasion used a pen and paper to

barter with shopkeepers. It was my f irst time visiting Africa, and I

hope to return to visit again.

April 20, 2015

My Spanish friends are some of the most kind, loving, and patient

people I have ever met. They have helped me improve my Spanish,

checked papers for me, and spent so much time helping me see

all of the wonderful things that Spain has to offer. My Spanish

friends taught me how to f lamenco. I wasn’t very good at it

but it was still fun!

Ready to explore the world? The Study Abroad Office will help you find the perfect experience, whether it’s studying art history in Rome, examining ecosystems in Australia, or being immersed in another culture through Wartburg’s unique Diers programs.

of Wartburg students

STUDY ABROAD

42%

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Make the most ofWartburg's one-month May Term is an ideal time for off-campus travel and study. Students who enroll in an abroad May Term course travel with Wartburg faculty and classmates, and all accommodations are organized by the college.

Credit-earning courses include everything from Historical Roots in Math and Physics in the British Isles to Reformation Then and Now in Germany. These experiences do require additional fees, but even with the extra cost students rarely will have the opportunity to travel abroad for less.

MAY TERM DESTINATIONS INCLUDE:

LEARN MORE ONLINE Visit www.Wartburg.edu/MayTerm to learn more about individual abroad May Term courses.

British Isles Caribbean islandsChina Costa Rica Dominican Republic France Germany GuyanaHaiti

IndiaIsrael and Jordan Italy Japan New Zealand Nicaragua Spain TanzaniaUnited Kingdom

May Term

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Faculty members—not grad students—teach your classes at Wartburg and most have Ph.D.s from some of the top graduate schools in the country. Being part of a tight-knit community means they know you by name and can help you with your classes and career path. The Wartburg network reaches far and wide, and a good recommendation can go a long way!

A TIGHT-KNITNATIONAL RECOGNITION

NGAN LE ’16HOMETOWN: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

MAJOR: Biochemistry

“I knew if I came to Wartburg I would have real interactions with my professors. Within my first two years,

I did relevant research with Dr. Christine DeVries.”

At Wartburg, you can: Gain hands-on experience in the classroom,

with real-world opportunities like running a production company or investing in a portfolio that has earned more than $1 million. Participate in service-learning opportunities here,

across the nation, and around the world. Develop leadership skills to make our

communities better. Engage in undergraduate research. Work hand-in-hand with local businesses

and nonprofits.

Top Five Majors (in size) 2014-15 enrollment

Biology Business Administration Journalism and Communication Elementary EducationMusic Education

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} Winner of 19 NCAA Division III team championships; among top 25 Division III overall athletics programs (men and women) 14 of the last 15 years

} Named eight consecutive times to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, four times “with distinction,” in recognition of volunteer efforts by Wartburg students

} Winner of NetImpact’s 2012 “Small Steps, Big Wins Challenge,” a national competition among universities and colleges rewarding social and environmental actions

} Included among the first-tier Best National Liberal Arts Colleges as ranked by U.S. News and World Report

} Ranked No. 16 for short-term study abroad among all baccalaureate colleges during 2012-13 by the Institute of International Education

} Expanding diversity, with U.S. students of color and international students making up 21 percent of enrollment; recipient of the Greater Cedar Valley Alliance’s first Diversity and Inclusion Award in 2013

} Only school in NCAA history to win two team national championships on the same day

} First private institution in Iowa, second in the Midwest, and ninth in the nation to earn a Gold rating from the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS)

NGAN LE ’16HOMETOWN: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

MAJOR: Biochemistry

“I knew if I came to Wartburg I would have real interactions with my professors. Within my first two years,

I did relevant research with Dr. Christine DeVries.”

Dr. Bill WithersAssociate Professor

Journalism & Communication

student to faculty ratio12:1

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The PEOPLE YOU meet

GABRIELLE LARSON TYLER VOGEL SIERRA LOVATOMAJOR: Environmental Science

HOMETOWN: Phoenix, Arizona

COLLEGES VISITED: Four

ANTICIPATED GRADUATION: 2018

ACTIVITIES AT WARTBURG: Lacrosse, Homecoming Committee, Sustainability Office work-study

WHY WARTBURG IS WORTH IT:“Wartburg is worth it to me because of the tight-knit community. I love that I knew lots of people on campus right away. I also love that my professors care about me, and I am not just a number. I can stay involved and also keep up with my schoolwork.”

MAJOR: Biology (Pre-Medicine)

MINORS: Social Entrepreneurship, Business, and Leadership

HOMETOWN: Oelwein, Iowa

COLLEGES VISITED: Six

ANTICIPATED GRADUATION: 2017

ACTIVITIES AT WARTBURG: Ambassadors, Student Senate, Admissions work-study, Wartburg Choir, Phi Eta Sigma, Net Impact, Dance Marathon, Wartburg Outdoors, Intramurals

WHY WARTBURG IS WORTH IT:“In my two years here I have had a lifetime of opportunities at Wartburg! I have wrestled caiman crocodiles in the Guyanese jungle, sung in world-renowned cathedrals, and initialized a nonprofit venture. Wartburg is worth it for everyone for different reasons, yet one thing remains constant — the amazing faculty, staff, and students that encourage and shape you to succeed and reach your dreams.”

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MAJOR: Social Work

HOMETOWN: Waterloo, Iowa

COLLEGES VISITED: One

ANTICIPATED GRADUATION: 2017

ACTIVITIES AT WARTBURG: Duh-Versity Knights (hip-hop dance group), Black Student Union, Social Work Club, works in Vogel Library and Pathways

WHY WARTBURG IS WORTH IT: “Wartburg has allowed me to reach my fullest potential in everything I’ve done, whether it’s in the classroom, as part of the hip-hop dance team, or gaining on-the-job experience through an internship.”

A DAY IN THE lifeRyan Kemp ’16 is a business administration and accounting major from Keokuk, Iowa. He has a concentration in finance and a minor in data analytics. In between academic challenges, Ryan’s list of activities include:

Knights Baseball Team Work in Admissions Office Phi Eta Sigma honor societyKappa Mu Epsilon honor societyStudent Athlete Advisory Committee Intramural football and basketball

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7 a.m. Wake up/dress/breakfast

7:45 a.m. Class

9 a.m. Class

11 a.m. Lunch in Mensa

Noon Class

1:30 p.m. Free time/study

4 p.m. Baseball Practice

7:30 p.m. Dinner in Den

8:30 p.m. Free time/study

11:30 p.m. Go to bed

Tuesday and Thursday Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

8 a.m. Wake up/dress/breakfast

9:30 a.m. Class

Noon Lunch in Mensa

1 p.m. Internship or Work in Admissions

4 p.m. Baseball Practice

7:30 p.m. Dinner in Den

8:30 p.m. Free time/study

11:30 p.m. Go to bed

AccountingActuarial ScienceArtArt EducationBiochemistryBiologyBusiness AdministrationClinical Laboratory ScienceChemistryComputer Information Systems Computer ScienceCriminal Justice •Data Analytics *Diagnostic Medical SonographyDigital CinemaEconomicsEducation - Christian Day School - Early Childhood - Elementary - Middle School - Secondary - Special EducationEngineering ScienceEnglish - Creative Writing - Literature - Film & Performance StudiesEnvironmental Sciences and StudiesFinance Fitness ManagementFrench and French StudiesGerman and German StudiesGraphic Design HistoryIndividualized Major

•Intercultural StudiesInterdepartmental MajorInternational Business International RelationsJournalism and Communication •LeadershipManagement Management Information SystemsMarketingMathematicsMultimedia JournalismMusic (B.A.)

- General - Church MusicMusic Education (B.M.E.)

- Instrumental - VocalMusic Performance (B.M.)

Music Therapy (B.M.) or (B.M.E.)

Neuroscience *Nursing Pre-Dentistry *Pre-Law Pre-Medicine *Pre-Museum StudiesPre-Occupational TherapyPre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical TherapyPre-Veterinary MedicinePeace and Justice StudiesPhilosophyPhysical EducationPhysicsPolitical SciencePsychology

†Public HealthPublic Relations Religion - Camping Ministry - Pre-Seminary - Urban Ministry - Youth and Family Ministry •Social EntrepreneurshipSocial WorkSociology SpanishSpeech CommunicationSports Management •Women's Studies •Worship Studies

Not sure what you want to study? Consider this:

�YOU DON’T HAVE TO DECIDE YET. If you’re unsure about what you want to study, spend a couple terms exploring your options.

HELP IS HERE. Pathways Center advisers are pros at helping you find your passion and choosing the major that’s right for you.

MIX IT UP. Interdisciplinary majors and minors combine disciplines to enrich your experiences even more.

Areas of study

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*Cooperative program •Minor only †Under development for 2016

B.A. Wartburg CollegeM.A. Western Illinois University

4+1MUSEUM STUDIES

†Public HealthPublic Relations Religion - Camping Ministry - Pre-Seminary - Urban Ministry - Youth and Family Ministry •Social EntrepreneurshipSocial WorkSociology SpanishSpeech CommunicationSports Management •Women's Studies •Worship Studies

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Wartburg’s home away from home THE URBAN STUDIES PROGRAM AT WARTBURG WEST OFFERS:

More than 100 internships for any major.�Faculty who live and work in Denver. Fully furnished apartments leased by Wartburg right next to two

modes of public transportation.Lifelong networking connections. Access to pro sporting events and musical and theatrical

performances.Close proximity to ski resorts.

The best part: A term at Wartburg West costs about the same as a term in Waverly, and all your financial aid applies. A completely new learning experience at the same price? Worth it.

Find out more at www.Wartburg.edu/West.Follow Wartburg West on Facebook and Twitter.

Spend a term at Wartburg’s Denver, Colorado, location—Wartburg West—and discover what it’s like to live, work, and study in a major metropolitan area. Second-, third-, and fourth-year students have the opportunity of a lifetime to experience the excitement, beauty, and diversity of the Mile High City.

Life lessons in DenvnerB.A. Wartburg CollegeB.S.N. Allen College

B.A. Wartburg CollegeJ.D. University of Iowa

B.A. Wartburg CollegeM.S. Iowa State University

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Cooperative Programs

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Did You Know?Wartburg West students live in one of 36 fully furnished, single-studio apartments in the bustling Capitol Hill District, one of the largest and most active neighborhoods in the city.

BE PART OF THE

1. KNIGHTING CEREMONYAll first-year students are "knighted" by the president and other leaders of the college during orientation weekend.

2. OUTFLY TRADITIONOutfly, or in German “Ausflug," is a student-initiated day off from class that happens once a year during Fall Term. The day is often themed and filled with activities. Outfly is called on a date known only to the college president and the student body president.

3. ROOTS IN GERMANYWartburg takes its name from the Wartburg Castle in Eisenach, Germany. The castle is a significant landmark in history. During the 16th century Reformation, Martin Luther—disguised as a knight—sought refuge in the castle and translated the Bible into the language of the people for the first time in history.

The college's castle heritage can be seen in its architecture and is evident in many names around campus including Mensa (German for university cafeteria) and Konditorei (German for coffee shop), and music groups like Ritterchor (Knights Choir).

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THINGS TO DOYou won’t have to travel far to find something to do at Wartburg. Big-name entertainment comes to Waverly every year thanks in part to student-run organizations like Entertainment ToKnight (ETK). Your social calendar will be full all year with events like live music, quirky game shows, and late-night movie showings.

CAMPUS entertainment

4. SERVICE TRIPS Wartburg has a long tradition of service to others. Hundreds of students give up one of their breaks to provide service to communities all over the country. Wartburg has one of the highest percentages of students participating in service trips in the U.S.

5. MASCOT AND COLORSSir Victor, the school mascot, cheers the Knights to victory (See what we did there?) on the field, in the classroom, and on stage.

RECENT PERFORMERSTimefliesJavier ColonSeth MeyersThe FrayDavid CookMaroon 5

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MUMFORD & SONS

EXPLORE YOUR spirituality

RYAN JOLIVETTE '17HOMETOWN: Newton, Iowa

MAJOR: Secondary Education, History Education Interest in Youth Ministry

"Campus Ministry at Wartburg is very welcoming and accessible.

I found it easy to get involved, and the faith community and faculty

have helped me grow in my faith and my journey with Christ."

College is the perfect time to discover how your personal faith fits into who you want to become. At Wartburg you’ll find a listening community ready to help you figure out what it means to be a person of hope and action.

FIND YOURSELFThe path you walk as you explore who you are as a person of faith is unique, but that doesn’t mean you have to figure it out on your own. Wartburg is made up of many different communities of support.

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BE involvedWartburg offers nearly 100 student-run campus groups and organizations covering everything from academics to honor societies and service to performing arts.

Check out www.Wartburg.edu/Orgs for the full list. Can’t find what interests you? That’s OK—grab a few friends and start your own campus organization. It’s easy!

More than Christian denominations and eight world religions are represented on campus

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of Wartburg students participate in a co-curricular activity

85%OPPORTUNITIES ABOUNDAt Wartburg, you’ll find that your spiritual life is an important part of who you are. You’ll have deep conversations with friends, but also meet others who see life and God very differently. Spiritual Life & Campus Ministry programs offer fellowship, worship gatherings, small-group study, interfaith conversations, and service projects that invite and welcome students of all faiths.

Talk with one of our Spiritual Life & Campus Ministry Peer Helpers, attend a chapel service, or meet a campus pastor to see how your faith can grow at Wartburg. Learn more about our welcoming campus at www.Wartburg.edu/Welcome.

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Music is an important part of the Wartburg culture, with more than one quarter of students participating in the five choirs, two bands, two jazz bands, orchestra, or one of many smaller ensembles. Students from all majors can audition for an ensemble or take private lessons.

MAKING

As part of a Wartburg music program, you can:Tour another country with some of your best friends. Perform in famous concert halls and cathedrals. Work with world-renowned composers.�Learn from musical masters, like opera star Simon Estes,

Wartburg distinguished professor and artist in residence.

These musical moments are priceless and they happen all the time at Wartburg.

Learn more about the ensembles and see a video about Wartburg's culture of music at www.Wartburg.edu/Ensembles.

Meistersinger Music ScholarshipsMusic scholarships (up to $5,000 per year) are available to talented students, regardless of their chosen major. Visit www.Wartburg.edu/Audition for more information.

MORE THAN students participate in music

450

music

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CHRISTMAS WITH WARTBURGMore than 7,000 people attend this annual festival in Waverly and Des Moines. With special lighting effects and more than 300 student musicians, this holiday tradition has been in high demand and broadcast on PBS stations across the country.

VOCAL ENSEMBLESCastle Singers (mixed chamber)Kantorei (mixed)Ritterchor (men)St. Elizabeth Chorale (women)�Wartburg Choir (mixed

a capella)

INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES Chamber OrchestraNinth Street Jazz BandKnightliters Jazz BandSymphonic BandWind Ensemble �Wartburg Community

Symphony

OTHER OPPORTUNITIESFesteburg (men’s group) Infinity (mixed pop group) Hope Overflow (Christian rock) Opera Workshop Pep Band Players Theatre

DOWNLOAD OUR MUSICSelect albums available online at www.Wartburg.edu/Recordings and the following:

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WE ARE THE Knights

Watch the Knights live at www.Go-Knights.net.

WOMEN’S SPORTSBasketballCross Country*Golf*LacrosseSoccerSoftballTennisTrack & Field*(indoor and outdoor)Volleyball

MEN’S SPORTSBaseball*BasketballCross CountryFootball*GolfSoccer*TennisTrack & Field*(indoor and outdoor)Wrestling*

Ballroom Dancing ClubCheerleadingDance TeamFitness Instructional TeamIntramural AthleticsKnights Defense (martial arts)

Men’s Rugby ClubStudent Athlete Advisory CommitteeUltimate FrisbeeWartburg Outdoors ClubWomen’s Rugby Club

OTHER ATHLETIC/RECREATIONAL GROUPS

Be a star on and off the field at Wartburg, where students excel in the classroom and in a sport—you can have it all. Work with leading coaches, train in state-of-the-art facilities at The W, and experience opportunities you may not get elsewhere. Wartburg has had 41 Academic All-Americans since 2000 and 86 in school history.

*2014-15 Conference Champions

MORE THAN students participate in athletics

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Knights

KAROLINA PAULSEN ‘18HOMETOWN: Colorado Springs, Colorado

MAJOR: Biology

“I am lucky to be a part of the inaugural lacrosse team. Our team comes ready to compete, and we hold our own, even against more established teams. Wartburg lacrosse

has the same family feel that the college has and the team members are more than teammates—they are sisters.”

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GET YOUR FITness FIX ATThe WThe Wartburg-Waverly Sports & Wellness Center, or The W, has everything you could want to get in shape, stay in shape, and play. Whatever kind of fitness you like best, The W is worth checking out. It’s one of the biggest and newest NCAA Division III facilities of its kind, so take advantage of everything it offers.

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FIND YOUR NEW FAVORITE WORKOUTThe W makes it worth working out with a wealth of fitness and recreational options.

Fitness Center with treadmills, stationary bikes, stair climbers, elliptical machines, and adaptive motion trainersLife Fitness Signature Series weight stationsFree weights and circuit weight machinesDedicated stretching and exercise areas Courts for tennis, basketball, volleyball,

racquetball, and moreTwo tracks for walkers and runnersGolf hitting and putting areaSwimming and lap poolsVortex poolHot tub, sauna, and steam roomWater slideRock wall

Visit www.The-W.org to check out the classes and activities happening every day at The W.

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SCOTT HARVES '97Award-Winning TV Producer

ESPN

“My Wartburg education, with small classes

and hands-on experience, enabled me to land

a job with ESPN right out of college.”

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127 STUDENTS completed a credit-based internship in 2013-14

What is a Wartburg College degree worth? No doubt, at least part of the answer is a satisfying career. A Wartburg education isn’t just a means to a career, though; four years at Wartburg will provide you with skills and confidence to handle anything that comes your way. That’s the worth of a Wartburg education. Wartburg prepares you for more than just a job — it prepares you for life.

graduation

Wartburg students do real work as interns and use what they’ve learned in the classroom to actively solve important issues. These experiences enrich their education while opening doors to opportunities after graduation.

ASPIRE Therapeutic Riding CenterBronzeville Scholastic InstituteBasilica of St. MaryCUNA Mutual GroupDisney Worldwide ServicesDoor Hollywood (Los Angeles)

ELCA Churchwide Office (Chicago)Emerald City TheatreFox Sports ChicagoHydrite Chemical Company Indiana Department of Natural Resources

Intercultural Language School (Costa Rica)Jam On It BasketballJohn DeereThe Lutheran World Federation (Germany)

My Town PicturesU.S. Senator Chuck GrassleyUnited States Probation OfficeWartburg Castle (Eisenach, Germany)Waterloo Bucks Baseball

INTERNSHIP HIGHLIGHTS

ABHAY NADIPURAM '10Attorney

LEDERER WESTON CRAIG

JAMIE BAKKUM-GAMEZ '98Gynecologic Oncology fellow

MAYO CLINIC

JON HOUSHOLDER '12Production Assistant NASCAR PRODUCTIONS

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SAMPLE EMPLOYMENT DESTINATIONSCargill Comedy WorksCottingham & ButlerDeloitte & ToucheEcolabEnterpriseErnst & YoungExceptional Persons Inc.GannettGeicoGoodyearGundersen Lutheran Medical CenterHormel FoodsHy-Vee Hydrite Chemical

CompanyIowa Veterans HomeJohn DeereKWWL-TVLSI-BremwoodMayo ClinicMonsantoMudd AdvertisingNorthwestern MutualOgilvy & MatherPella CorporationRockwell CollinsSalvation ArmyTargetVGM ForbinWells Fargo

2014 GRADUATE LOCATIONS

ArizonaArkansasColoradoFloridaHawaiiIllinoisIowaMarylandMassachusettsMichigan

MinnesotaMissouriNebraskaNevadaNew MexicoNorth CarolinaOhioOregonPennsylvaniaSouth Carolina

TexasVirginiaWashington D.C.Wisconsin

ALSO KuwaitSpain

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You're You may have heard it a thousand times, but that’s because it’s true: your college education is an investment in your future. We know the price tag might scare you at first, but you need to look at the whole picture. Financial aid—a combination of scholarships, grants, loans, work-study, and other funding sources—drastically reduces that sticker price. The most important thing to remember is your Wartburg experience is WORTH IT.

Tuition $36,210Fees $980Room (approx.) $4,325Board (approx.) $4,685Total (Sticker Price) $46,200

2015-2016 COSTS

Crunch your numbers at www.Wartburg.edu/FinAid to view your cost after scholarships and financial aid.

worth it

MARY HALVERSON '15HOMETOWN: Coon Rapids, Iowa

MAJORS: Psychology, Sociology

What is the difference between sticker price and net price?Sticker price is the total yearly cost of a college education, but net price is what you actually pay after scholarships and grants are factored in. Private colleges typically start with a higher sticker price but are also more generous with financial aid dollars than lower-priced public colleges. Some students pay less than the average net price, and some pay more, but all Wartburg students receive an incredible, high-quality education at a workable cost.

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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIESWhen it comes to paying for college, you’re not alone. Wartburg offers many opportunities to make paying for college easier.

WARTBURG OPPORTUNITIESACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS�Regents and Presidential Scholarships

$17,000 per year up to full tuition�Cedar Valley Science Symposium Scholarship

up to $1,500 per year�Journalism and Communication Scholarship

up to $1,500 per year�High School Leadership Institute Scholarship

up to $1,000 per year�Meistersinger Music Scholarship

up to $5,000 per year

OTHER OPPORTUNITIESFederal financial aid (loans, grants, etc.)State financial aid (loans, grants, etc.)Community scholarships529 savings plan

See the full list at www.Wartburg.edu/Finaid.

ON-CAMPUS WORK Wartburg students can gain practical, hands-on experience and earn a little extra cash when they work on campus. We understand the value of these opportunities. Each year, Wartburg commits more than $1 million to its student employment program—money that is available in addition to federal work-study awards.

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Consumer Information is available at: www.Wartburg.edu/Consumer. This information contains statistics, policies and programs at Wartburg College which includes, but is not limited to the Annual Security Report and the Annual Fire Safety Report. Please contact the Financial Aid Office with questions or to request a paper copy.

PAYING FOR TUITION2014-15 AVERAGE FUNDING SOURCES

Scholarships and grants55%

Loans21%

On-Campus Employment2%

State Schools

NET PRICE COMPARISON

TOTAL $108,933

Wartburg

That's $18,673 in REAL VALUE!

Why compare five years at state schools to four years at Wartburg?The reality for many students is it will take four-and-a-half to five years or more to earn a degree at a state school, according to national statistics. At Wartburg, 93 percent of our graduates complete their degree in four years.

NOTE: The state totals are based on the average net price of Iowa's three state universities, as provided on the College Score Card website (both our numbers and theirs do not include loans). The lost income is based on the average starting career salaries of Wartburg graduates, which is approximately $35,000. That extra year of earned income makes a big difference!

$73,933 Net price over five

years

$90,260 Net price over four

years

$35,000 Lost incomein fifth year

TOTAL $90,260

Personal Resources22%

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Wartburg College is dedicated to challenging and nurturing students for lives of leadership and service as a spirited expression of their faith and learning.

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At Wartburg College, worth is about more than money. A lot more.

Here you will find meaningful experiences that will shape your future. You will know your professors, and they will challenge you every day. You will be encouraged to explore the world and then make a positive change in it. You will gain hands-on experience that you can put to the test on service trips and internships and in graduate school and your career. You will find a community of friends—they’ll feel more like family, both good and bad—that will span the globe.

You also will work hard. Why? Because it’s worth it. YOU are worth it. Make the choice to invest in yourself at Wartburg College. Schedule a visit to see for yourself why Wartburg is “Worth It."