Neumann University

With an extensive array of clubs and organizations to join, students will always have engaging events to participate in on campus. A preview of the clubs include:

• Active Minds: This is a student-run mental health awareness, education, and advocacy group. The organization works to increase students’ awareness of mental health issues, provide information and resources regarding mental health and mental illness, encourage students to seek help as soon as it is needed, and serve as liaison between students and the mental health community.

• African Student Association The ASA is a club that is centered on educating students on African customs and culture, spreading awareness of the current events pertaining to Africa, and giving back to the African community at large.

• Boogie Knights: The Boogie Knights celebrates the art of dance through dance classes and performances.

• ENACTUS: The Enactus organization encourages students to use their entrepreneurial skills to work on projects that empower people.

• Jazz Band: The Neumann University Jazz Band will utilize its members' knowledge of music to serve its surrounding community.

• The University Players: A company of students, faculty, staff and alumni who produce two or more plays a year, involved students have the opportunity to perform, manage, design, market or participate in technical crews of the productions.

• Students for Environmental Awareness: Students for Environmental Awareness club’s goals are to uphold the Franciscan values of caring for creation by promoting awareness of environmental issues, and offering service opportunities to help the environment.

Along with clubs and organizations, Neumann hosts 22 intercollegiate men's and women's sports, which include but are not limited to: baseball, basketball, field hockey, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball.

There's something for every student at Neumann University, and if for any reason you don't find it, we encourage you to create it!

Here's a quick look at Neumann:

• 2,598 men and women enrolled at Neumann University
• 14:1 Student to faculty ration
• 24 Intercollegiate men's and women's sports
• 98% Of students receive some form of financial aid
• $31,400 Tuition and fees for the 2018-19 academic year
• Median starting salary of alumni is $45,600
• Dorms with bathrooms in every suite, air conditioning and high-speed Wi-Fi
• Opportunities for community engagement every week

Neumann University boasts small class sizes that allow for students to receive the individual attention they need to achieve academic and personal goals. The Office of International Studies Education was created to assist international students with questions regarding government regulations, social and academic adjustment, personal matters and other concerns. The University offers counseling services, tutoring assistance, campus ministry, and student activities to help students utilize time at Neumann in the most productive ways. From providing pick-up at the Philadelphia airport to assigning students a personal academic advisor, Neumann has it covered.

Students can expect from Neumann:

• Counseling
• Health Services
• Community standards & conduct
• Health promotions and prevention education
• Dietician
• Cardio & weight room, free fitness classes

Neumann University prides itself on making a quality, private education affordable. The school offers academic and other scholarships, as well as awards to F-1 international students based on the applicant's academic record and other factors. Additionally, Neumann offers all full-time degree-seeking international students the option of working on campus up to 20 hours per week, as allowed under the terms of their student visas. All of these available options are offered in order to make enrollment at the school more attainable for international students.

With perks in every department according to which study path a student chooses, everyone at Neumann benefits from the efforts and investments of the school. Some of these perks include but are not limited to:

• Neumann being known for having exceptional programs in Nursing and the Sciences.
• A brand new high-tech Health Sciences Center.
• Radio and TV studios that offer new and existing students alike immediate hands-on experience.
• Neumann's Business, Criminal Justice, and Education faculty brings professional experience into the classroom.

A little more on Neumann's schools of study:

Education and Human Services:

Neumann University Education and Human Services department provides a solid foundation of research, best practices, and current research combined with a robust field experience sequence that starts in freshman year. The school's graduate programs in Education offer a number of different tracks for state certification, endorsements, professional development, and/or career advancement, and the graduate program in Counseling is unique in its integration of spirituality and psychology in preparing future counselors to offer dynamic, holistic forms of healing and guidance.

Nursing and Health Sciences:

In order to maintain Neumann University’s Mission and Vision Statements, the purpose of the Nursing Program is to enhance professional nursing practice and foster the provision of quality nursing education and care in the Franciscan tradition to persons of diverse populations, in preparation of all life circumstances that may occur.

Within the Health Sciences realm at Neumann, students can specialize in Strength & Conditioning, Exercise Physiology, Pre-Athletic Training, Pre-Occupational Therapy, and Pre-Physical Therapy. Faculty members of the Health Sciences Department have an open-door policy and make time to answer any questions.

Business:

There are three Business Administration tracks offered at Neumann: Human Resources, International Business, and Finance. Neumann is proud to report that 76% of our Business Administration graduates are employed full-time or enrolled in graduate school. The staff of the Business Office promotes the mission of the University by affirming the dignity of each person that the Business Office services.

Information Systems:

The fast facts about an Information Systems degree from Neumann include:

• Courses that are taught by skilled ex-industry professionals.
• Information Systems careers are vast and growing, so this field will warrant many post-graduate opportunities,
• Graduates end up with high-profile positions with commercial and non-profit entities

Neumann University offers a comprehensive education that provides students with a strong foundation and prepares them for a professional career. The university offers a variety of excellent graduate and undergraduate degrees within the Arts and Sciences, as well as highly regarded degree programs within our integrated professional divisions: Education and Human Services, Nursing and Health Sciences, and Business and Information Systems. With Neumann’s philosophy, mission, and commitment to their students, emphasizing the relationship between learning and the development of the total individual, students learn the skills and gain the knowledge needed to succeed anywhere in the world.

In addition to the world-class degree programs, here are some more reasons to consider attending Neumann University:

• A Welcoming Campus Community - International students on Neumann’s campus will not get ‘lost in the crowd’. The university’s manageable size and welcoming, supportive faculty and staff make all students feel at home very quickly. Current international students mention that they are particularly grateful for the hospitality of the Franciscan Sisters in our community.

• Comprehensive Academic & Support Services - The intimate size of the campus means that students will receive the individual attention needed to achieve academic and personal goals. From campus ministry to student activities and from counseling services to tutoring assistance, Neumann offers the services students need to thrive in their new campus environment. The Office of International Studies Education was created to assist international students with questions regarding government regulations, social and academic adjustment, personal matters, and other concerns. From personal pick-up at the Philadelphia airport, to a personal academic advisor - Neumann's got you covered.

• Strong Athletics - Neumann University fields 21 teams with approximately 300 student-athletes competing in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Division III. Some of these sports include: baseball, basketball, field hockey, golf, ice hockey, and many more. Club teams are also offered.

• Residential Campus - Neumann University is located in Aston, Pennsylvania, a quiet and safe residential neighborhood, 30 minutes from Philadelphia. On-campus housing in secure student dormitories is an option, if reserved well in advance.

• Close to a Major City and an International Airport - Philadelphia is the 5th largest city in the United States and is conveniently located between New York City and Washington DC, both of which are approximately a two hour direct train ride away. The Philadelphia International Airport is only 20 minutes from the campus.

• A Wide University Community - Philadelphia is home to over 50 colleges and universities that are a great social and personal support network for international students.

Neumann University is located in a quiet and safe residential neighborhood, yet is also only 30 minutes from Philadelphia and its endless sports, cultural and historic activities. Less than 10 miles south is Wilmington, Delaware, which offers its own cultural advantages, including access to the Wilmington Blue Rocks, a Class "A" minor league baseball team. The New Jersey and Delaware beaches are also within a two hour drive. Most of its surrounding major cities are considered international hubs for students and families.

Other perks of Neumann's location include:

• Close proximity to major airports.
• Philadelphia is the 5th largest city in the United States and is conveniently located between New York City and Washington DC, both of which are approximately a two hour direct train ride away from the school.
• A Wide University Community.

On January 9, 2019, Neumann launched its first ever Data Analytics Lab. The brand-new Data Analytics Lab features state-of-the-art technology, which will be the focal point for the two new degree programs that Neumann will be launching in fall 2019: Data Science Analytics and Cyber Security.

The Data Analytics Lab features a live stock-market ticker which will be useful to students entering Neumann’s Data Science and Analytics major. These students will learn computer programming, database systems management, and data analysis. Students entering Neumann’s Cybersecurity major will be provided with a background in network security, operating systems, cryptography, incident response, secure programming, vulnerability analysis, social engineering, as well as governance and risk assessment.