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McDevitt DayMarch 26, 2010

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About MUWQuality…Attention…Affordability…all at a public uni-versity that feels like a private college. MUW has over

50 different undergraduate majors and emphasis areas; a 14:1 student to faculty ratio; small, supportive class sizes and endless opportunities for involvement,

both inside and outside of the classroom. These are just a few of the many characteristics that define MUW.

MUW is consistently ranked as a best value by respect-ed magazines such as U.S. News and World Report and

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine.

McDevitt DayMcDevitt Day is your time to learn more about what

MUW has to offer you. During McDevitt Day, academ-ically gifted transfer students are invited to come to

campus and compete for our most prestigious transfer scholarships—the McDevitt and

University Transfer Scholarship.

For more information please contact the

MUW Office of Admissions1.877.462.8439

or visit the McDevitt Day web site

http://www.muw.edu/mcdevitt www.twitter.com/muwadmissions

Are you looking for a personalized learning environment with a 14:1 student to faculty ratio?

Do you want to feel like part of something special in one of our 80 student organizations?

Would you like a private school feel at a public school price?

Then it’s time for you to look at

MUWAt MUW, you will have an incredible opportunity to expand your horizons as you prepare for your future in one of our 50 different majors from four Academic Colleges. You will meet new people from more than 40 states and countries and have the chance to be taught by a distinguished faculty who are experts in their field.

Outside of the classroom, you can be a part of one of our many

social clubs and fraternities, participate in intramural sports activities or attend one of our many cultural events on campus

including the Welty Writers’ Symposium. If any of this is appealing to you then it’s time for you to look at MUW.

McDevitt DayScholarshipsMcDevitt Scholarship

The McDevitt Scholarship is our most prestigious transfer scholarship. It is a two-year full tuition, room and board

scholarship which includes a small book stipend and out-of-state fees, if applicable. Three McDevitt scholarships are awarded each year to deserving students. Recipients are

required to participate in the Honors College.

University Transfer ScholarshipThe University Transfer Scholarship is our second most

prestigious transfer scholarship. The amount of this award varies, but the average award is between $2,000 and $5,000 for two years. Regional scholarships are given if

applicable. This scholarship can be stacked with Phi Theta Kappa and All USA/All-State Academic

Team scholarships.

Hearin ScholarshipThe Hearin Leadership Program at MUW is a rich and

academically challenging program that prepares students to become tomorrow’s leaders by focusing on scholar-

ship, leadership development and community service. The amount of this award varies between $1,000 and $2,500

and may be renewed based on the recipient’s participation in the Hearin Leadership Program.

EligibilityIn order to participate in McDevitt Day and compete for scholar-ships, students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Meet transfer admissions requirements • Have a minimum transferable GPA of 3.5 (2.5 for Hearin) • Will have completed 48 transferable hours prior to enrolling at MUW • Have never attended a four-year institution

Application ProcedureTo apply for the McDevitt, University Transfer and Hearin scholarships students must submit the following to the Office of Admissions by a priority deadline of March 12, 2010:

• McDevitt Day Application • Official transcripts from all community or junior colleges attended • Letter or recommendation from a counselor or Phi Theta Kappa advisor • McDevitt Questionnaire (can be found on our web site) • One-page essay on “What is your true passions in life and how has it affected you?”

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