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D'Youville is a family of thinkers and doers working together for the greater good.D'Youville is a private college located on Buffalo's vibrant west side, preparing students for the 21st-century. D'Youville excels in helping students reach their career goals while instilling character to become change agents for the greater good. Featuring an urban, growing campus community of over 3,000 students, D'Youville offers more than 50 majors in undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral studies, including advanced certificates and accelerated learning programs. Featuring degrees in healthcare, business, and the liberal arts, D'Youville encourages students to balance inter-and-extracurricular activities, integrating community service with coursework. D'Youville's proud graduates have the academic rigor necessary for careers that make a difference and the skills to be leaders for the world of tomorrow.D'Youville is an institution with a rich history in higher education and a dedication to honoring our mission through every aspect of the student experience. Are you looking for excellent academics taught by professors who care about your success? Then, take a close look at D'Youville College. Whether you are just starting college, transferring from another institution, or pursuing an advanced degree, D'Youville is a smart investment in your future that's surprisingly affordable. At D'Youville, you'll be enrolled in the same programs offered at big schools, but you won't be just one person in a lecture hall of hundreds. We believe small classroom sizes and hands-on learning experiences empower students to take an active role in their learning and start their careers right out of college. Get a taste of what it's like to be a student here by visiting our campus. Experience for yourself the friendliness and personal attention for which D'Youville College is known.D'Youville will be a leader in education, a community of scholars, a dynamic force within the community, an institution that never refuses to serve. D'Youville is an independent institution of higher education that offers baccalaureate and graduate programs to students of all faiths, cultures, and backgrounds .D'Youville honors its Catholic heritage and spirit St.Marguerite d'Youville, by providing academic, social, spiritual, and professional development in programs that emphasize leadership and service. D'Youville teaches students to contribute to the world community by leading compassionate, productive, and responsible lives. The Career Services Center helps students and alumni through all stages of their career planning and development. We help students explore career options and customize a career plan. We also assist alumni who are looking for other employment or are planning a career change. At D'Youville one of our most important core values is making sure that you succeed. As a student at D'Youville, you will be challenged every day, but you'll also know that we have your back, no matter what you need to succeed. If you need extra help, our Learning Center is available to help you with tutoring, workshops, and one-on-one support. As one of just a handful of colleges across the country, offering interprofessional healthcare education, D'Youville is a leader in preparing its students to be the best professionals in their fields. Healthcare majors at D'Youville take two semesters of the Interdisciplinary Education Lab. At this unique clinical simulation, students learn and practice their skills in an environment that mirrors what they'll experience once they graduate. Studies show that when healthcare professionals collaborate across clinical specialties, patient outcomes improve. The Interdisciplinary Education Lab offers students the chance to develop their skills as part of a healthcare team. The Interdisciplinary Education Lab is a learning experience for students majoring in eight healthcare professions at D'Youville.The Interdisciplinary Education Lab prepares students to work as part of a collaborative healthcare team — in a safe, simulated clinical setting, with skilled actors playing patients. The curriculum is designed by D'Youville College faculty and emulates real-life patient scenarios in a controlled, simulated environment. The actors follow scripts and scenarios spanning the arc of care -- from recovery to after-care and ongoing or developing complications. Skilled instructors guide students every step of the way. We live to stream the sessions, so students can view interaction with the patient, debrief as a group, and share insights from different clinical perspectives. Discussions focus on building the kind of teamwork that a healthcare professional encounters regularly.Interdisciplinary Education Lab sessions are offered in the spring and fall semesters. We believe it's essential to balance the rigors of college academics with a healthy social life. Whether you are hanging out with your friends or need a quiet place to study, the D'Youville campus offers lounges, cafes, study spaces, and plenty of outdoor green space to read, relax and play. There are many fun ways to spend your free time on our campus, from live comedy shows to Spartan athletics. Work off last night's pizza at the Fitness Center. Take a yoga class in our dance studio. Alternatively, take a dip in the swimming pool. The Grey Nuns founded D'Youville in 1908 and named it for their patron Saint Marie-Marguerite d'Youville.It was the first college in Western New York to offer baccalaureate degree programs for women. That first semester, nine women enrolled in the school's liberal arts courses. Their classes were held in a four-story red brick academy. Today, it's known as Koessler Administration Building, the core building of D'Youville .D'Youville's first nine students would not recognize their Alma Mater today. However, they would undoubtedly be proud that their college has thrived and become a leader in higher education. View full university