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The largest private University in New Jersey, FDU is a not-for-profit, nonsectarian, multicampus institution. Founded in 1942, FDU achieved four-year status in 1948 and approval as a university in 1956. The University offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including doctoral programs in pharmacy, nursing practice, clinical psychology, school psychology, and an AACSB-accredited business school. Degree programs are offered on two New Jersey campuses and at two FDU locations outside the U.S.: Wroxton College, in Oxfordshire in England, and the Vancouver Campus, in British Columbia, Canada.FDU's 11,500 full- and part-time students pursue quality career-oriented programs on schedules tailored to their needs -- days, evenings, and weekends. The curriculum reflects a mission of global education and a foundation of a world-renowned University Core. Fairleigh Dickinson University adheres to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. A college or university has the flexibility to select the appropriate accommodations after consultation with the student. Students are advised to request writing a specific accommodation for their disability, providing complete documentation, at least 30 days before the semester. We believe that global education is much more than having international campuses or exchange programs at Fairleigh Dickinson University. It is also a curriculum that ensures that all of our students will succeed in a world marked by interdependence, diversity, and rapid change. Global education provides knowledge and understanding of culture, language, geography, and global perspectives. A global education trains students to rapidly access and evaluates a wealth of international information resources. Most importantly, global education enables students to understand the world through others' eyes and teaches them how their actions can affect and affect people throughout the world. These ideas are not new -- indeed, they reflect the essential nature of a liberal arts education. Nevertheless, at the dawn of the 21st century, they have never been more relevant. Two very different models of global education have emerged in the United States during the past decade. The first model seeks to prepare college graduates for personal success in the global marketplace, where individuals can reasonably expect to change professions several times over a working lifetime. In an era of globalization and rapidly evolving technologies, students must prepare not merely for their first job but also develop general competencies to help them throughout their careers. The second model seeks to prepare graduates for responsible membership in the global community. As people and places grow increasingly interdependent, and the causes and solutions to global problems grow increasingly complex, individuals must possess the general competencies needed to enjoy the rights and fulfill the responsibilities of full and equal membership in the global community. Fairleigh Dickinson University is a center of academic excellence dedicated to world citizens' preparation through global education. The University strives to provide students with the multi-disciplinary, intercultural, and ethical understandings necessary to participate, lead, and prosper in the global marketplace of ideas, commerce, and culture. Founded in 1942 by Dr. Peter Sammartino and his wife, Sylvia (Sally), Fairleigh Dickinson University has grown into the largest private university in New Jersey. Today, more than 11,500 students from 32 states and 72 countries are enrolled on the University's two campuses in northern New Jersey and its international campuses in Wroxton, England, and Vancouver, Canada. Beginning as a two-year junior college, Fairleigh Dickinson expanded to a four-year curriculum in 1948 to fill the need for higher education in northern New Jersey. In 1954, the first graduate program, a master's degree in business administration, was offered, and Bergen Junior College was purchased as a second campus, now Metropolitan Campus. In 1956, Fairleigh Dickinson gained University status and, one year later, the 178-acre Vanderbilt-Twombly estate was acquired in Madison to serve as a third campus, now Florham Campus. FDU became the first American University to own campus in England when it acquired Wroxton College from Trinity College, Oxford University. Opened in 1965, Wroxton College offers American students graduate and undergraduate courses and enriching cultural experience. Formerly a 13th-century abbey, Wroxton College is now a beautifully restored and modernized Jacobean mansion. In 2007, FDU commenced undergraduate classes at a facility in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Recognizing that the student profile on most U.S. campuses is changing dramatically, the University's Petrocelli College of Continuing Studies (originally New College of General and Continuing Studies) was formed in 1998 to provide a unified approach to and enhanced focus on the adult learner and to continue to position FDU as a leader in providing learning opportunities in a strong academic foundation for students of all ages. FDU has maintained its commitment to broadening global horizons and fostering greater international understanding. In 2000, the Board of Trustees adopted a focused mission for FDU: to prepare students for world citizenship through global education. Each of the University campuses has a unique character and vitality. Students benefit from studying at a comprehensive university that offers a wide range of programs and courses. However, they also enjoy an atmosphere of warmth and personal attention usually found at much smaller institutions. Today, FDU offers over 100-degree programs at the associate, baccalaureate, master's, and doctor's levels. Its wide range of offerings, coupled with its faculty's depth and expertise, has Fairleigh Dickinson University poised to serve the citizens of New Jersey and beyond. View full university

Dickinson State University is a regional four-year institution within the North Dakota University System, whose primary role is to contribute to the intellectual, social, economic, and cultural development, especially to Southwestern North Dakota. The University's mission is to provide high-quality, accessible programs to promote excellence in teaching and learning to support scholarly and creative activities, and provide service relevant to the State of North Dakota's economy, health, and quality of life. Working for an academic institution can be a rewarding and life-changing experience. Dickinson State University might have a position open within one of our offices or departments that could be the perfect fit for you. Institutional Research and Planning at Dickinson State provides the public with information about the institution and assists the University in gathering and assessing data to inform campus decision making. Choosing to attend college is a momentous decision. Whether your plan involves a two or four-year degree or you are pursuing a certificate program, you will find that DSU's low tuition, impressive job placement rates, and wide range of academic programs provide a solid starting point for a variety of outcomes. The staff in admissions, financial aid, and international programs are here to help you through the admissions process. DSU is dedicated to providing our students with a secure environment to encourage learning and personal growth. Through on-campus living, you will learn how to contribute to a community of fellow students and professionals from different locations worldwide. The Dickinson State University Store allows students who are currently enrolled with no outstanding charges to purchase books and supplies and charge them to their Dickinson State University account. Students are not required to purchase their books and supplies at the University Store. If students choose to opt-out of this option, they must have another payment method or wait until financial aid is disbursed, and excess funds are available. Students who choose to opt-out may purchase course materials from sources other than the University Store. At Dickinson State University, students enjoy an innovative and personalized education. With a 10:1 student-faculty ratio, our professors know their students by name and can offer them one-on-one assistance. With access to state-of-the-art technology in laboratories and classrooms across campus, students gain the skills necessary to ensure a successful future in the corporate world. These aspects guarantee one thing for our students: an enriching experience at DSU. As each student comes from a unique situation or community from around the world, DSU offers specialized assistance to ensure you get the most out of your campus experience. With numerous fields of study to choose from and knowledgeable professionals to guide you along the way, DSU will provide you with the tools you need to make the best choice for your future. The Theodore Honors Leadership Program challenges high caliber students to become excited about learning and achieving personal goals. It prepares leaders for service in the community, the nation, and the world. At DSU, we live by the Blue Hawk Bond - actively fostering a sense of connectedness and expanding a culture of care. To be a Blue Hawk means embracing principles of being disciplined, open, celebrative, just, caring, and purposeful. Once a Blue Hawk, Always a Blue Hawk. The One Stop office is a student service center that provides information about your student account, financial aid, scholarships, tuition, bill payment, registration, and student records – all in one convenient location. Career Development, Disability Services, International Programs, Housing and Dining, Academic Support, and Tutoring are just a few of the resources you can access in the Student Opportunity and Resource (SOAR) Center. Dickinson State University began on June 24, 1918, where 104 students attended the Dickinson State Normal School classes.The newly established school had no buildings, so classes were held at Dickinson High School under Dickinson School District Superintendent Peter S. Berg. This was the first official action of the Dickinson State Normal School. The sessions were free of charge to the 104 students who attended, although they paid their room and board. Subsequent classes were held at the historic Elks Building until May Hall was completed in 1924. The push to create a Normal School at Dickinson stemmed from the intense need in rural areas for qualified teachers. In the early 1900s, fewer than 25 percent of the teachers in the western half of North Dakota were certified to be teachers. One hundred items from the DSU archives were selected to be scanned as part of the Digital Horizon projects, an online treasure house of images, documents, video, and oral histories depicting life on the Northern Plains 1800s to today. It is an initiative of a consortium that includes Concordia College Archives, NDSU Institute for Regional Studies & University Archives, the State Historical Society of North Dakota, and Prairie Public Broadcasting. Dickinson State Normal School held its first commencement exercises on Thursday, July 29, 1920. President Samuel T. May gave the commencement address, admonishing the class of 18 men and women to take a greater interest in United States citizenship as the most critical factor in the country's future welfare. View full university

In 1783, Benjamin Rush, a revolutionary in both spirit and life, established Dickinson College to provide a different kind of liberal-arts education. Here, students are encouraged to be actively engaged with the broader world and challenged to think differently and act boldly. Dickinsonians are guided by a core set of tenets—to be decisive, useful, curious, and unafraid to take risks. We produce critical thinkers who see how everything is connected. Graduates forever ready to make a difference. This is how we have taught successful graduates of all kinds, from lawyers to researchers to writers to CEOs. Dickinson's liberal arts brand has been around for more than 200 years for one reason—it works. Dickinson College was created explicitly for high purposes: to prepare young people, using a proper education in the liberal arts and sciences, for engaged lives of citizenship and leadership in the service of society. Founded by Dr. Benjamin Rush, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, the college was chartered in 1783, just days after the American Revolution's conclusion with the specific purpose of preparing the citizens and leaders who would ensure the success of the new democracy. It was to offer a distinctively original form of American education—one that was rigorously rooted in the traditional liberal arts and was, at the same time, innovative, forward-looking, and ultimately useful. It was a revolutionary education designed for a revolutionary age. As we face the challenges and complexities of the 21st century, Dickinson continues to seek direction from this revolutionary heritage within a contemporary context. A Dickinson education prepares its graduates to become engaged citizens by incorporating a global vision that permeates the entire student experience, creating a community of inquiry that allows students to cross-disciplinary boundaries and make new intellectual connections, and encouraging students to be enterprising and active by engaging their communities, the nation, and the world. Dickinson offers a liberal arts education that is distinctive in purpose and approach. Our founders intended Dickinson graduates to use their liberal arts education as a powerful change agent to advance much humankind. We expect no less today. One of the foundations of our curriculum is the ability to pursue your passions and interests. Maybe you are interested in wildlife conservation? You can do fieldwork in Kenya and Tanzania to examine how land-use practices among the Maasai sustainably manage wildlife and economic livelihood. Perhaps you would like to trek coast to coast across Britain, studying historical, literary, and physical elements along the way. Alternatively, explore the effectiveness of rainforest restoration in Queensland, Australia. At Dickinson, we give you the freedom to discover whatever you are passionate about and go with it. You have the freedom to partner on projects and papers with your professors. You can design your research project. Moreover, once you decide on a major, you will have opportunities to pursue independent studies, write a thesis, or complete a capstone project. It is all up to you. We are here to provide the foundation to translate your passions into a purpose that's designed to make you successful in whatever you choose to do. Sometimes it is a single chair a student has moved to a quiet place to work alone. Other times they are in twos and threes where a couple of students have spent time catching up on The Daily Show. The red chairs are not only a school tradition. They also represent our strong sense of community. Moreover, it is that type of engagement that allows our students to take a seat anywhere comfortably.Perhaps you speak German but need help with your grammar. We have language residences where students live and speak foreign languages. Alternatively, maybe you're excited about new technology. There is a learning community focused on living with scientific and technological advances. We currently have 58 general and special-interest residential options, including traditional residence halls, houses and apartments, themed areas, and community-based housing. Moreover, with a student body that hails from 41 states and territories and more than three dozen countries across six continents, you will find many living scenarios as you will viewpoints. After completing your secondary education, you'll find that liberal-arts education is a beautiful opportunity to continue the next four years of your studies in an environment with a 100-percent commitment to undergraduate education. In contrast with universities in the U.S., liberal-arts colleges offer small class sizes with very close faculty-student interaction. You'll be delighted with the ease of finding a mentor to share your interests and thoughts and to challenge you in your studies. In the United States, liberal-arts colleges allow you to study in a wide variety of academic areas. At Dickinson, you can ground yourself for a future in anything from the business—through our unique international business & management program—to government, diplomacy, or policy research, through our international relations program. Students graduating with a major in computer science go on to in-demand jobs such as computer security and systems analysis. The opportunities are entirely open to your willingness to take advantage of all the opportunities Dickinson has to offer you! The internationalization you'll find at Dickinson College prepares you and your peers for a complex world where a perspective on the many rich cultures, languages, arts, and political processes allows you to move freely outside of your neighborhood's confines geographic boundaries. Taking full advantage of a liberal-arts education's cross-disciplinary perspective gives you an unparalleled comfort level and unique approach in the board room, the laboratory, the newsroom, the hospital, the courtroom, the political arena, or even just the dining room. View full university