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The University of Findlay is a flexible, forward-looking
institution that is constantly seeking ways of better serving
students and the community. In today's fast-paced world,
Findlay is continually adapting programs
 and teaching methods
to meet the needs of current students in preparing them for
tomorrow's careers.
Education at The University of Findlay is offered in formats
that accommodate students of all ages and their time-pressured
lifestyles. In addition to traditional weekday classes,
Findlay offers courses at night, on weekends and over the
Internet. Various programs are available at a number of
off-site locations across the state.
The University of Findlay has more than 64 majors leading to
baccalaureate degrees and seven master's degrees. Unusual and
well-recognized programs include equestrian studies,
pre-veterinary medicine, nuclear medicine technology,
occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant,
intergenerational studies and technology management, as well
as environmental, safety and occupational health management.
Business, education, equestrian studies (English and western),
pre-veterinary medicine, environmental management and criminal
justice administration have the largest enrollments.
The University of Findlay offers a master of arts in
education, a master of arts in teaching English as a second
language (TESOL) and bilingual education, a master of business
administration, a master of science in environmental
management, a master of physical therapy, a master of
occupational therapy and a master of arts in liberal studies.
Both the MBA and master of science in environmental management
are offered entirely online, in addition to classes held on
campus.
As a result of focus on innovation and service, enrollment at
Findlay has grown dramatically from a total of 2,606 students
in 1990-91 to 4,586 in 2002-03. Approximately 2,700 students
are enrolled full-time in the undergraduate program on campus,
with more than 900 students living in University housing.
Nearly 1,200 students are enrolled in graduate coursework. The
University also has a significant number of international
students studying on campus, with 368 students from 43
countries enrolled in 2002-03.
Opportunities abound for learning leadership and interpersonal
skills outside the classroom. Students may participate in any
of more than 75 organizations, including: special interest
clubs, student media, student government, theatre groups,
service clubs, academic honorary organizations, spiritual life
groups, and Greek sororities and fraternities.
The fine arts flourish on campus with a variety of theatre
productions, art exhibits and vocal and instrumental music
concerts which offer creative outlets and training for
students, as well as serve as a source of cultural enrichment
for the community.
The University of Findlay participates in 26 intercollegiate
sports: 13 men's (baseball, basketball, cross country,
football, golf, ice hockey, indoor and outdoor track, soccer,
swimming and diving, tennis, volleyball and wrestling) and 11
women's (basketball, cross country, golf, ice hockey,
softball, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, indoor and
outdoor track and volleyball). The newest varsity sports are
western and English equestrian riding, which are mixed sports,
although they have predominantly female participants.
The University of Findlay is a member of the National
Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and
competes in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic
Conference (GLIAC). The men's and women's ice hockey teams
compete at the Division I level in College Hockey America. The
men's volleyball team competes in the Midwest Intercollegiate
Volleyball Association. Both equestrian teams are members of
the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association.
The University of Findlay is a private institution founded by
the Churches of God, General Conference, and the city of
Findlay in 1882.
The University of Findlay is located in a small city that is
pleasant and progressive. The city of Findlay has been
designated as a "dreamtown" by Demographics Daily, an online
newsletter that rated the quality of life in 632 small cities
nationwide. Findlay also has been named the best micropolitan
community in Ohio.
The University of Findlay is accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission, the Ohio State Board of Education, the Ohio Board
of Regents and the national accrediting organizations for
teacher education, physical therapy, occupational therapy,
physician assistant, nuclear medicine technology and social
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