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Merrimack 2014/2015315 Turnpike Street N. Andover, MA 01845

phone: 978-837-5100 www.merrimack.edu

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Education with purpose. An incredible array of academic choices. Small, engaging classes that provide real-world skills. Experiential opportunities to put those skills into practice. A campus life enriched by arts and athletics. A beautiful suburban campus just minutes from Boston. A close-knit community. That’s Merrimack College.

Discover Merrimack

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With more than 90 academic programs including self-designed majors, opportunities to major, minor, and double major across disciplines, and accelerated master’s degrees, Merrimack offers you a breadth of academic options to choose from.

UnDergraDUaTe Majors:Art

Art History

Athletic Training

Biochemistry

Biology

Ecology and Environmental Biology

Integrative Biology

Molecular and Cellular Biology and Biotechnology

Business Administration

Accounting

Finance

International Business

Management

Marketing

Sport Management

Chemistry

Civil Engineering

Communication Studies

Interpersonal Communication

Mass Communication

Organizational Communication

Computer Science

Criminology

Digital Design

Economics

Education

Early Childhood Education

Elementary Education

Elementary Education and Moderate Disabilities

Middle School Education

Secondary Education

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

English

Creative Writing

Literary Studies

Environmental Studies and Sustainability

French

Health Science

Nutrition

Public Health

History

Human Development

Early Childhood Education

Elementary Education

Elementary Education and Moderate Disabilities

Moderate Disabilities

Psychology

School and Society

Information Technology

International Studies

Italian Studies

Mathematics

Mathematics Economics

Mechanical Engineering

Philosophy

Moral and Political

Physics

Political Science

Psychology

Religious Studies

Romance Languages

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education (STEM)

Self-Designed Major

Social Justice

Sociology

Spanish

Sports Medicine

Theatre Arts

Theological Studies

UnDergraDUaTe Minors: Accounting

Animation

Art History

Biology

Business Administration

Chemistry

Clinical/Counseling Psychology

Communication Studies

Computer Science

Criminology

Digital Design

Economics

Education

Educational Studies

English

Environmental Studies and Sustainability

European History

Experimental Psychology

Finance

French

General Psychology

Health Science

Human Development

Human Resource Management

Information Technology

International Business

International Relations

Italian

Italian Studies

Jewish/Christian/Muslim Relations

Management

Marketing

Mathematics

Moral Philosophy

Music

Operations Management

Philosophy

Philosophy of Science

Physics

Political Communication

Political Philosophy

Pre-Dental

Pre-Law

Pre-Med

Pre-Veterinary

Public and Professional Writing

Public Health

Religious Studies

Science and Religion

Self-Designed Minor

Social/Organizational Psychology

Sociology

Spanish

Sports Medicine

Studio Art

Theatre Arts

Theological Studies

United States History

United States Politics

Women’s and Gender Studies

academics

graDUaTe Degrees:Accounting

Computer Science

Education

Engineering

Management

Public Affairs

speCializeD aCaDeMiC prograMs:Compass Program

Double majors/minors

Dual major

Honors Program

Interdisciplinary programs

merrimack.edu/academics

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With more than 50 clubs on campus, everyone belongs to something. You’ll gain the leadership and collaboration skills

you need to excel in every aspect of your future.

Athletics and school spirit are a big part of Merrimack’s culture. Our varsity athletes compete in 24 sports, including NCAA

Division I men’s and women’s ice hockey, and half of our students participate in intramural and club sports.

Accounting Club

ALANA (Asian, Latino(a), African, Native American Affairs)

AMA (American Marketing Association)

Art Warriors

ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers)

Auto Club

Beacon (Newspaper)

Best Buddies

CRU (Campus Crusade for Christ)

Class Councils

Concert Choir

Criminology Club

Education Club

Finance Club

Gaming Club

Gay Straight Alliance

Green Team

Her Campus

IEEE (Electrical Engineering)

Interfaith Alliance

Jazz Ensemble

Live 2 Give

Mackapella

Math Club

Merrimack Programming Board

Model U.N.

M.O.R.E. (Merrimack Outreach Experience)

Omicron Delta Kappa (Leadership Honor Society)

Onstagers

Order of Omega (Greek Honor Society)

Panhellenic Council

Pep Band

Poker Society

Pre-Law Society

Psychology Club

SIAM (Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics)

Ski & Snowboard Club

Sports Management Club

Sports Medicine Club

Student Association of Sociology

SAAC (Student Athlete Advisory Council)

Student Government Association

SIFE (Students In Free Enterprise)

Tau Kappa Epsilon

Theta Phi Alpha

Ultimate Warrior

Zeta Tau Alpha

ClUb sporTs

Baseball

Cheerleading

Dance Team

Ice Hockey (Men’s and Women’s)

Lacrosse (Men’s)

Pep Band

Rugby (Men’s and Women’s)

Ultimate Frisbee (Men’s and Women’s)

inTraMUral sporTsMen’s, Women’s, and Co-ed teams

Badminton

Basketball

Billiards

Broomball

Dodgeball

Flag Football

Floor Hockey

Ice Hockey

Soccer

Softball

Volleyball

Wiffleball

WoMen’s sporTs

Basketball

Crew

Cross Country

Field Hockey

Golf

Ice Hockey

Indoor Track

Lacrosse

Outdoor Track

Soccer

Softball

Swimming

Tennis

Volleyball

Men’s sporTs

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Ice Hockey

Indoor Track

Lacrosse

Outdoor Track

Soccer

Tennis

athleticsClubs

merrimack.edu/involved merrimack.edu/athletics

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Spain: Bilbao

Australia: Melbourne

England: Bath & LondonEngland: Wroxton

Greece: ThessalonikiChina: Chengdu

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Merrimack College

Belize: Bermudian Landing

MERRIMACK THE WORLD

Semester/Year Long Study Abroad Programs Short-term Study Abroad Programs

North Andover, MA

24 states23 countries, including:

France: Angers & Grenoble

Study Abroad Programs:

Students come from:

Ireland: GalwayIreland: Dublin & Belfast

Germany: Berlin

Italy: Rome and Perugia Italy: San Gimignano & Pellegrinaggio

AustraliaBrazilCambodiaCanadaChina

ColombiaFinlandGermanyGreeceItaly

MexicoSaudi ArabiaSpainUnited KingdomVenezuela

Business (30%) Science & Engineering

(31%)

Liberal Arts (22%)

Education & Social Policy (17%)

90+Academic ProgramsGraduate with both your bachelor’s and master’s degree in only five years!

5 YEARS2 DEGREES

1 2 3 4 5

30+ majors 60+ minors

13:1 Student/Faculty Ratio

Average class size: 20 175FULL-TIME FACULTY

ATHLETICS

Merrimack Offers: NCAA sports,

clubs & intramurals

Division I Men’s and Women’s Ice hockey:

compete in the Hockey East Conference

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

50%

50%

FEMALE MALE

2,800 50STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

MORE THAN

Merrimack is an

AUGUSTINIAN CATHOLIC college founded in 1947

HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE

performed by students per year

30,000

75% OF STUDENTS LIVE ON CAMPUS

MACK-FACTSThis data covers 2014–2015

CAREER PREPARATION

62%98% job placement/graduate school participation in internships/

co-ops

Merrimack College is consistently ranked as a top ten regional college

by US News & World Report

Merrimack College named in Forbes’

Top College ListingMerrimack College named “A Best In The Northeast”

by Princeton Review

Merrimack College placed 21st in the nation for

“Colleges That Add the Most Value” by Money Magazine

Merrimack College receives national recognition for

community service

Merrimack named a College of Distinction

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experiential learning life on campus

Living on campus is one of the best ways to meet other students, especially

during your freshman year. The camaraderie and close friendships that you will find on Merrimack’s

residential campus will be life-long.

Merrimack has a variety of on-campus living

areas including traditional double and suite

style residence halls, townhouses, a brand new

residence village, and apartments.

resiDenCe Hall aMeniTies inClUDe CoMpliMenTary:

• Wi-Fi

• Cable

• Laundry

From co-op, internship and research opportunities to study abroad programs— you will expand your horizons while gaining the confidence and skills needed

to embrace your future head on.

Co-ops anD inTernsHips

Merrimack’s cooperative education and internship programs

connect you to real-world opportunities putting you on the path

to the career you want. You will gain relevant experience critical

to your future success.

researCH opporTUniTies

Students work closely with faculty on research projects,

combining active learning with engaging hands-on experiences.

sTUDy abroaD

Semester and year long: Australia, Argentina, China, England,

France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Spain

Short term: Bermudian Landing, Belize; Wroxton, England; San

Gimignano, Italy; Pellegrinaggio, Italy; Dublin and Belfast, Ireland.

Co-op anD inTernsHip loCaTions

American Cancer Society

Bach Pharma

BAE Systems

Boston Children’s Hospital

Dana Farber Cancer Institute

Department of Homeland Security

ESPN

Hubspot

JumpStart

Kiss 108 FM

Kraft Sports Group

Lowell Community Counseling Center

Massachusetts State House

Massachusetts State Police

Mercedes Benz

New England Revolution

Nexcelom Bioscience

Pfizer

Proctor and Gamble

Putnam Investments

State Street Corporation

SunGard

TJX Companies

UTC Aerospace Systems

Vicor Corporation

Virginia Bioinformatics Institute

Whittier Rehab Hospital

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New Haven, CT

Syracuse, NY

New York, NY

Atlantic City, NJ

Philadelphia, PA

Baltimore, MD

Washington, DC

Richmond, VA

Providence, RIProvidence, RI

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Skiing on Wachusett Mountain

49 miles

Surfing in the Atlantic18 miles

Boston25 miles New York City

239 miles

Philadelphia330 miles

Beijing, China6,750 miles

Downtown Andover1.3 miles

The best way to learn if Merrimack is right

for you is by experiencing our community

for yourself. Learn more about our visit

opportunities at www.merrimack.edu/visit

and register for a Merrimack 101 Information

Session and Campus Tour.

application deadlinesHoW To apply for fresHMan aDMission:

• CompletetheCommonApplication found at www.commonapp.org

• Includeyourhighschooltranscript, any college transcripts, secondary school report, and one letter of recommendation

HoW To apply for Transfer aDMission:

• Visitmerrimack.edu/transferfor more information

• CompletetheCommonApplication found at www.commonapp.org

Merrimack students are passionate about learning, they care about their

community, and they want to make a difference in the world. Merrimack offers

a distinctive experience and our goal is to enroll students who we feel are best

suited to take advantage of all we offer. When reviewing an application for admission,

the committee considers:

• Academicachievement

• Strengthofcurriculum

• Communityinvolvement

• Extracurricularactivities

• Interview(recommended)

• Commonapplication

• Essay

• References

application information

What we look for in our applicants

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Early Decision ................................ November 15

Early Action .................................... November 15

Regular Decision...............................February 15

Financial Aid ......................................February 15

Transfer (fall)

Priority Deadline ................................... March 15

Regular Decision..........................................July 1

Financial Aid .................................................July 1

Transfer (spring)

Priority Deadline ............................ November 15

Regular Decision..................................January 6

Financial Aid .........................................January 6

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