University of Memphis“Memphis Means More”

Who are we?• Bachelor’s through doctoral degrees• Fall enrollment: 20,465• Campus Size: 1,160 acres, over 200

buildings at eight sites• More than 850 full-time faculty• Tiger athletics• Dreamers. Thinkers. Doers.

Fall 2005 Student Profile• Total 20,465• Undergraduate

15,765• Students come from:

– 94 different countries– 48 of the 50 states– 73 counties across the

state of TN

Did you know?• Over 5,700 students currently have at

least one scholarship• 1,051 students are enrolled in the Honors

program• 84 students are in the Emerging Leaders

Scholarship Program• We have 22 National Merit Finalists in our

student body

A Small College ExperienceWith only 2500 students living on campus, you can have a small college experience and still receive the benefits of a major research university•Small living communities•Numerous majors•Research opportunities•Internship experiences•Student Activities

High School Requirements(Required for admission to Tennessee public universities)

• English (4 units)• Visual and/or Performing Arts (1 unit)• Mathematics (3 units)• Natural & Physical Sciences (2 units)• Social Studies (2 units)• Foreign Language (2 units of a single

foreign language)

Enrollment Requirements• U of M uses an “Admission Index”

(GPA x 30) + ACT = Admission IndexEx: 3.0 GPA, 21 ACT(3.0 x 30) + 21 = 111

• Admission Index of 95 or greater is guaranteed admission

• Index rising over the next few years• ACT composite score of 26 or greater or a

cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater will also be admitted

Campus Day for High School Seniors

•Largest event for prospective students

•High school seniors and parents

•Information Academics, Student life, Admissions, Financial aid, and more…

•Lunch is provided•Students talk to professors in areas of interest

•Next event: Mid-October 2006

Visit Campus• Tours are held Monday through Friday at

1 p.m. and the first Saturday of the month at 9:30 a.m.

• To schedule a tour, e-mail recruitment@memphis.edu

Activities for New Freshman• Orientation• Frosh Camp• Freshman

Convocation• Welcome Week• Frosh Frenzy• Freshman Council

Safe Campus• The safest metropolitan

university campus in the state of Tennessee*

• Located in a residential area in a park-like setting

• Security includes webcams, safety lighting, and personnel

• Tiger Patrol student escorts*Tennessee Bureau of Investigations 2005

Tuition and Fees• In-state tuition plus student fees for fall and

spring semesters 2005-06 is only $5,084• In-state includes

– All counties in Tennessee– DeSoto, Marshall, Tate and Tunica counties in

Mississippi– Crittenden County, Arkansas

• Estimated cost of in-state attendance: – $11,970 living with parents– $14,810 living on-campus– $15,539 off-campus

• Financial Aid• Scholarships• Student Employment

Memphis Means More Assistance

Financial Aid• Grants, loans, need-based scholarships,

and work study • First step: the Free Application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)• 75% of full-time freshmen receive some

form of financial aid• Average amount of financial aid for full-

time freshmen: $4,310

HOPE Scholarship Program• Tennessee HOPE Scholarship: $3,300

minimum 21 ACT or 3.0 unweighted GPA)• General Assembly Merit Scholarship:

$1,000minimum 29 ACT and 3.75 weighted GPA

• Aspire Award: $1,500meet HOPE Scholarship and income requirements

University Scholarships• Cecil C. Humphreys Merit Scholarship• Cecil C. Humphreys Presidential Scholarship• Cecil C. Humphreys Herff Scholarship• U of M Provost’s Scholarship• Distinguished African American Scholarship• Valedictorian Scholarship• U of M Dean’s Scholarship• Emerging Leaders Scholarship• African American Scholars Scholarship• African American Enrichment Scholarship

Emerging Leaders Program• Requirements: minimum ACT of 20/SAT of

940 and 2.8 GPA• Leadership background• Four-year, full-tuition scholarship• Includes stipend to pay for books• 20 new students per year are accepted• Students have interned with the FBI, St.

Jude, presidential campaigns, Memphis Redbirds

Student Employment• Federal Work Study and Regular Student

Employment• Work at the recreation center, in

computer labs, in the President’s Office, at the library, and more

• Examples:– Receptionist - Faculty Assistant– Lifeguard - Tutor– Intramural Referee - Research Assistant

Cost of AttendancePer Year (excluding summer)

Living in dorm

Tuition $ 5,084.00

Housing $ 2,460.00

Meals $ 1,900.00

Books and Supplies $ 900.00

Incidentals (gasoline, entertainment, toiletries, etc.) $ 4,466.00

Estimated annual cost of in-state attendance $ 14,810.00

Hope Basic Scholarship $ (3,300.00)

Student Employment (20 hours per week) $ (3,600.00)

Aspire Award (Low Income) $ (1,500.00)

Average Financial Aid Award $ (4,310.00)

Out of Pocket expenses $ 2,100.00

• Advising• Educational Support• Career Guidance• Amenities

Memphis Means More Services

Trying to decide on a major?• Advising helps students identify

educational goals• Advisers help you select your courses

towards your degree• The Academic Counseling Center helps

students who are “undecided” on a major• Once you select a major, advising

provided by a faculty or staff member in your area of study

Need help with a class?• Our Educational Support Program is

available for students who need academic assistance

• The program offers– Tutoring– Review sessions for difficult courses– Seminars on time management, stress

management, and study habits

You’re about to graduate – what next?• Career Counseling office assists students

in career choice and planning• Career Services office helps students

connect with employers– Career fairs– Resume and interview workshops– On-campus job interviews

• Graduate School

Amenities• Health Center• On-campus

bookstore• Full service bank• Convenience Store• Copy Center• Post Office• Parking areas

across campus

• More Majors• More Locations• More Housing• More Dining

Memphis Means More Choices

What do you want to study?Nursing

Mechanical Engineering

Advertising

Psychology

Literature

Sport Management

Criminology

Business Administration

Elementary Education

Hospitality

Computer Science

History

Music Performance

Chemistry

Geology

Foreign Languages

Creative WritingPhotography

BiologyFinance

From accounting to zoology, we have over 50 majors and 70 concentrations for you to choose from

Engineering Technology

Journalism

Theatre

Accounting

LocationsIn addition to our main campus, you can take classes at other locations or online

• 32 off-campus locations including Collierville, Jackson, Dyersburg, Southwest Tennessee Community College, Millington

• 77 areas of study are available through off-campus and online courses

Curricular Learning Communities• New program starting next fall• Small groups of students take classes

together and study together• Living/learning communities in residence

halls• Meet others with similar interests• Peer and faculty mentors

Residence Halls• Seven residence halls

to choose from• Wireless internet

access• Free cable• Laundry facilities• Single rooms, double

rooms, suites and apartment-style living

• Small college experience

New Housing• Addition to

Carpenter Student Housing Complex

• 8 living / learning apartments in 4 buildings

• 72 new beds• Complete in Spring

2006

Tiger Dining• Three dining halls• Two express locations• Cyber café at the

FedEx Institute of Technology

• Lots of dining options including– Subway– Chick-fil-A– Quiznos– Starbucks

• More Honors• More Internships• More Research Opportunities• More Study Abroad

Opportunities

Memphis Means More Extras

Honors Program• Freshman meeting academic requirements (27 ACT and

3.5 GPA) are invited to participate

• Combines the best of a small liberal arts school with the wide-ranging opportunities of a nationally recognized research university.

• Honors students benefit by…

Attending small classes

Experiencing enriched courses

Conducting research

Attending conferences

Studying independently

Learning beyond the classroom

Living on an Honors designated floor

Registering early each semester

Internship Opportunities

FedEx

The Commercial Appeal

The Exchange Club

Memphis Grizzlies

Sossaman + Associates

Area Hospitals

Area Banks

Medtronic Sofamor DanekWilliams Sonoma

Cummins, Inc.

Le Bonheur

Thomas & Betts

Smith & Nephew

Memphis Redbirds

Cargill

These are just a few of the companies where you can gain valuable professional experience (and earn course credits) through an internship

Wright Medical

Youth Villages

Research Opportunities• Conduct your own

research project• Work with a faculty

member as a research assistant

• Present your research– Undergraduate Research

Forum– Works in Progress

Symposium

Study Abroad• Semester, academic

year, and summer programs

• Over 160 institutions in 40 countries

• Scholarships availableYou could study in …•England•Mexico•France•Japan•Sweden

•China•Germany•Ghana•Spain•Costa Rica

Memphis Means More Technology

Technology Access• Wireless access in all

academic buildings and at many other locations across campus

• 51 computer labs accessible to students with almost 1,000 computers available

• Two computer labs open 24/7

New Web Site

New Portal

Personalized, customized site just for you – includes your schedule, financial aid info, access to e-mail and file sharing, and much more

• Tiger Athletics • Student Organizations• Campus Events• Recreation

Memphis Means More Activities

Sports• Tigers compete in 19

sports at the NCAA Division I-A level

• Students get into athletic events (including football and basketball) free with Student ID

Registered Student Organizations

Over 150 student organizations for you to join

Fraternities

College Republicans

Ultimate Frisbee

Habitat for Humanity

Sororities

Honor Societies

Up ‘til Dawn (for St. Jude)

Creative Writing Club

Student Nurses Association

Hispanic Student Association

NAACP

Mock Trial

Dance Alliance Black Scholars Unlimited

Pre-Law Society

College Democrats

Photographic Society

Religious Organizations

Public Relations Society of America

Religious HousesBaptist Student Center

Barth House (Episcopal)

Catholic Student Center

Christian Student Center (Church of Christ)

Presbyterian Place

Reformed University Fellowship

Wesley Foundation (United Methodist)

Religious Organizations• Renown College Ministry• The Impact Movement• Baptist Collegiate Ministries• University Bible fellowship• Catholic Student Organization• Campus Outreach• Latter-day Saint Student

Association• Refuge• The SURGE

• MOMENTUM• Muslim Student Association• Hillel of Memphis at the

Jewish Student Union• Christian Student Center-

Tigers For Christ• Bellevue Christian

Fellowship• Campus Crusade for Christ• Pentecostal Student Union

Campus Events• Concerts• Guest Lectures• Movies• Cultural Presentations• Theatre• Music

Campus Recreation Center• Fitness classes• Exercise equipment• Swimming pools• Intramural and club

sports• Outdoor gear rental• Personal training

You may have visited….

• FedEx Institute of Technology

• Holiday Inn

• Campus Recreation Center

• Fieldhouse

• Rose Theatre

• Harris Concert Hall

• Big Red Theatre

• University Center

In 2007, a new University Center

• Assistance• Choices• Services• Extras• Technology• Activities

Memphis Means More

University of Memphis