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Merrimack 2014/2015315 Turnpike Street N. Andover, MA 01845
phone: 978-837-5100 www.merrimack.edu
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
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
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
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
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
New York, NY
Washington, DC
Portland, ME
North Andover, MA
Manchester, NH
New Haven, CT
Syracuse, NY
New York, NY
Atlantic City, NJ
Philadelphia, PA
Baltimore, MD
Washington, DC
Richmond, VA
Providence, RIProvidence, RI
Boston, MABoston, MA
Portland, ME
North Andover, MA
Dis
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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
Visit
fresHMan
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