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Be confident in your liberal arts education. Beloit is a place where you ll learn how to think critically, write effectively, and collaborate extensively. No matter which path you choose after graduation, you will be well-prepared to begin a professional career or to enter a graduate school program. Our faculty are world-class researchers who choose to primarily focus on teaching and preparing you for the 1 (or 15!) careers you may have over the course of a lifetime. At Beloit, you ll be challenged to build a transcript and a résumé at the same time. 1/3 of students choose to double major. Just a few of the ways you can be involved at Beloit: Student Symposium Center for Entrepreneurship and Liberal Education (CELEB) Gallery ABBA (Art gallery in downtown Beloit) Sophomore Shadow and Econ Day Duffy Partnerships Program Sanger Summer Research Scholars Summer Science Scholars Weissberg Fellows for Human Rights NCAA Division III Athletics Greek Life International and Cultural Organizations As a Beloit student, you are required to put your education into practice. All students demonstrate what they ve learned inside the classroom, outside of it, by fulfilling a Liberal Arts in Practice credit. There are many ways to earn the LAP credit: Internships Research-related fieldwork Community engagement projects Designated off-campus study programs A class + a beyond the classroom experience A self-designed project + a presentation 98% of students report that Beloit is a place where they ve been challenged academically. $400,000 awarded each year for student projects.
6 Greek Life organizations 3 on-campus dining options Beloit is a residential college, which means our students live and learn on the same campus. 14 music ensembles 50+ clubs and organizations With 1,300 students coming from nearly every U.S. state and 34 countries, our campus is small in size yet also diverse in worldviews. We re the type of place where your professors will care about you as a person, not just as a student, and our college president will even invite you and your friends over to bake cookies before finals week. 2 on-campus museums 17 special interest houses Shivangi Ambardar 21 Major: Economics and Studies Hometown: New Delhi, India All the opportunities that Beloit offers me is just unbelievable. Coming soon...the Powerhouse! The Powerhouse will be Beloit s newest student union, recreation center, and athletics facility. A short distance from the residence halls, the Powerhouse will be a space where you can exercise, meet up with friends to study or hangout, grab a snack, swim some laps, attend a lecture, or do homework next to an amazing view of the Rock River.
Programs and Resources International and New Student Orientation International Week International Symposium Tastes of the World Office of International Education (OIE) ESL Instruction Health & Wellness Center Writing Center Beloit International Student Career Services Learning Enrichment and Disabilities Services (LEADS) Center for Language Studies (CLS) Office of Academic Diversity and Inclusion (OADI) Be part of a diverse community that values international perspectives. Location: Beloit, Wisconsin Los Angeles Beloit College Chicago New York Campus population: 1,300 Nearest cities: Nearest airport: Chicago 145km, Madison 80km, Milwaukee 113km Chicago O Hare International Airport (ORD), 113km About Beloit, WI Beloit is a riverfront city of 37,000 people, located just across the Wisconsin-Illinois stateline. The city has a industrial past, but an increasingly tech future; in 2017, the NY Times reported that tech startups have increasingly been attracted to our vibrant downtown area. Just a quick ten minute walk from campus, downtown Beloit is home to restaurants, boutiques, and over 180 business entrepreneurs. If you re looking to get off campus to have some fun, there are events happening all year-round like an award-winning farmers market, film and art festivals, and live music. Check out visitbeloit.com to see what s happening this week! 70+ languages spoken on campus 15% international students 55+ countries and nationalities represented at Beloit
Major Fields of Study Anthropology* Art and art history Studio art* Art history* Biochemistry Biology* Ecology, evolution, and behavioral Molecular, cellular, and integrative Chemistry Chemistry* Applied Biological Classics Classical civilization* Classical philology Cognitive science Comparative literature Computer science* Critical identity studies* Economics Economics International political economy Business economics Education and youth studies Children and schools (grades 1-8)+ Youth and society Adolescents and schools (grades 6-12)+ Engineering program English* Literary studies Creative writing studies* communication and arts justice and citizenship Geology Geology* Health and society* History* Interdisciplinary studies (self-designed)* International relations Mathematics* Modern languages and literatures Chinese* language and culture French* German studies (minor only) Japanese* language and culture Modern languages Russian* Spanish* Music* Philosophy* Physics and astronomy* Political science* Psychology Religious studies* Sociology Theatre, dance, and media studies* Dance Media studies Performance Production Interdisciplinary Minors African studies Asian studies Cognitive science studies European studies Health and society Interdisciplinary minor: self-designed Journalism Latin American and Caribbean studies Law and Justice Medieval studies Museum studies Russian studies *Minor also offered. +Wisconsin-approved programs for teacher certification/licensure; also art, drama, and foreign language (1-12). Post Beloit Plans Graduates of the Class of 2017 took opportunities in 28 states and 19 countries; non- U.S. destinations were the third most popular landing spot for Beloiters after graduation. Nearly a quarter of students chose to continue their education in graduate school. Recent graduate schools include: American University Bentley University Columbia University Dartmouth College Duke University George Mason University Georgetown University Indiana University John Hopkins University Northwestern University Portland State University Tufts University Texas A&M University University of Arizona University of California-Davis University of Chicago University of Colorado-Boulder University of Michigan University of Minnesota -Twin Cities University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of Pennsylvania University of Washington University of Wisconsin-Madison Washington University Yale University
Application Instructions To apply to Beloit, you must submit the following required materials: 1) Application to Beloit (choose one of three ways to apply below) a) Beloit College Application b) Coalition Application c) Common Application 2) School report and/or school profile 3) Official high school transcript 4) Teacher recommendation 5) Proof of English proficiency * 6) Proof of financial support * 7) University transcript ** *International applicants only **Transfer applicants only Application Deadlines Early Decision (binding) November 1 Early Action I (nonbinding) November 1 Early Action II (nonbinding) December 1 Regular Decision January 15 Transfer students Spring Admission December 15 Fall Admission July 15 More detailed instructions on how to apply can be found at www.beloit.edu/apply. Financial Aid and Scholarships To help meet the cost of attendance, Beloit students receive funding from many sources: merit-based scholarships, need-based grants, loans, work study, and scholarships from outside organizations. 95% of current students receive some kind of institutional grant/ scholarship assistance. International applicants: Beloit has a need-aware financial aid policy and requires that students submit financial support documentation at the time of application. For more information, visit www.beloit.edu/ internationalfa. U.S. Citizens: To be evaluated for federal, state, and institutional need-based aid, you ll need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA opens on October 1 for upcoming fall entry term. For more information, visit www.beloit.edu/ prospective/afford. Early Decision Applying Early Decision means that Beloit is your first choice and you will attend if you are admitted to the college. Keep in mind that if you decide to apply Early Decision, you will also need to complete an Early Decision Agreement in addition to the application requirements listed above. Our ED application deadline is November 1. Test-optional Beloit is test-optional because scores don t tell the full story of who you are. 700 College St. Beloit, Wisconsin, USA 53511-5595 +1-608-363-2500 intadmis@beloit.edu www.beloit.edu