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Washington & Jefferson College is private liberal arts and sciences College located 30 miles south of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Our dedicated, experienced professors are passionate about teaching and work closely with our students to ensure that they receive a quality, comprehensive education. Our entire community is focused on student success. To that end, we offer an On-Time Graduation Guarantee, opportunities to study worldwide through our Magellan Project, and a committed staff of career counseling experts. For more than 200 years, our alumni have been influencing change in business, politics, the arts and sciences as CEOs, lawyers, state representatives, doctors, researchers, writers and teachers, and many other equally worthy professions. Washington & Jefferson College's mission is to graduate people of uncommon integrity, competence, and maturity who are effective lifelong learners and responsible citizens and who are prepared to contribute substantially to the world in which they live. To this end, the College promotes the development of skills, knowledge, personal qualities, and a worldview that characterizes a well-educated person. All components of the living and learning environment at W&J are designed and intended to support this mission. At W&J, students can personalize their education to suit their needs and abilities, a hallmark of a small, liberal arts college that you will not find at a large university. As we call our students, presidents have the opportunity to work one-on-one with our faculty and staff to form lasting relationships. It truly is a community where everyone is known—and known by name. Washington & Jefferson College will be recognized nationally as a highly selective, residential, student-centered liberal arts college with an exceptional record of producing future leaders, whose graduates are prepared for a breadth of life opportunities and professional success. Toward that end, W&J will assert its place as Pittsburgh's premier liberal arts institution, a role it has played for more than 230 years. More broadly, it will also be known as a robust community of engaged and intellectually curious faculty, staff, and students. W&J highly values educational experiences that take our students outside of the classroom, such as internships, experiential, and service-learning, and student-faculty collaborative research that often leads to conference presentations and publications. In addition to activities directly linked to the academic programs, Washington and Jefferson College is known for the Magellan Project that provides students with the support and funding necessary to pursue their self designed summer research projects and the Washington Fellows Program, a selective program for exceptional students who want to challenge themselves in distinctive ways during their years at the College. We are excited that you are considering Washington & Jefferson College. Admission to W&J is competitive, and the best way to get started is to connect with your counselor, visit our campus, and submit your application. If you have questions, we are here to help. We thank you for your interest and look forward to meeting you soon. Study abroad plays a vital role in a W&J education, and opportunities ranging from three-week Intersession trips to semester-long study are available for all students. The Office of Study Abroad staff is responsible for recruiting W&J students to study abroad, guiding them through the application process, preparing them for their time abroad, and providing continual support and communication to the students while they are away from campus. We are committed to making our world-class liberal arts education affordable by offering generous merit and need-based assistance to our students. We recommend that all admitted students apply for financial aid to determine eligibility for the various programs available. As one of the nation's top-ranked liberal arts colleges, Washington & Jefferson College offers a rigorous and rewarding curriculum, characterized by small classes taught by full-time professors. Our student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1 enables our professors to function as mentors who will know your name on the first day of class and cheer loudly when it is called graduation. Our pre-law and pre-health programs are internationally recognized. Our Magellan Project allows students to travel the world exploring their research interests, and 94% of our students graduate within four years. Learn more about our academic offerings here. The Graduate and Continuing Studies Program's mission is to graduate individuals who master current developments and technologies in their fields engage in innovative research and praxis and embody a commitment to the liberal arts values of critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and responsible citizenship. Washington & Jefferson College is one of the most venerable institutions in the United States of America. Founded in 1781 by a group of pioneering Presbyterian ministers, the College is located in Washington, Pennsylvania, just 30 miles south of Pittsburgh. It provides undergraduates with a top-ranked four-year, co-ed liberal arts and sciences education. The pre-law and pre-health programs at Washington & Jefferson, in particular, are internationally recognized. W&J admitted women as full-time undergraduate students for the first time in 1970, and the College's enrollment has since grown to nearly 1,400, including students from 26 states and 11 countries. The College's history speaks to our strength and initiative and our dedication to academics and diversity and is a testament to our motto: Junta Juvant: Together We Thrive. View full university

Jefferson College of Health Sciences is dedicated to giving students a high-quality healthcare education built upon a well-rounded, interprofessional approach. Students use the tools, skills, and experiences we give them to achieve lifelong success. Jefferson College of Health Sciences traces its history back to when the Jefferson Hospital School of Nursing was founded by Dr. Hugh Trout, Sr., an early pioneer of healthcare in the Roanoke Valley. Dr. Trout, Sr. founded the school to satisfy a need for trained nurses in the Southwest Virginia area, and his first graduating class exceeded expectations. Today, we stay true to our roots of graduating top nurses and healthcare students highly sought after in our communities, hospitals, and medical networks. Jefferson College of Health Sciences prepares, within a scholarly environment, ethical, knowledgeable, competent, and caring healthcare professionals. We believe that excellence in education encompasses all delivery methods and promotes: Interdisciplinary and Interprofessional learning. Diversity of person and thought. Personal and professional integrity. Commitment to lifelong learning. Advancement of knowledge through scholarship. Holistic development of the individual. Participation in the local and global community. Jefferson College of Health Sciences will be nationally recognized as an institution of choice for education in the healthcare professions. We are located in historic and beautiful downtown Roanoke within walking distance of numerous restaurants and one of Virginia's oldest outdoor markets. The College is less than a mile from Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital and numerous other outstanding clinical sites. The main College campus is located at Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital (CRCH). Also, there are parking garages and additional parking lots available in several adjacent areas. Classrooms, located throughout the campus, are wired for Internet access. Electronic classrooms, skills laboratories, and science laboratories for chemistry, microbiology, physics, and anatomy and physiology are found at CRCH. Clinical laboratories are housed at CRCH for Respiratory Therapy, Health & Exercise Science, and more. The College's well-equipped laboratories are designed to prepare students to work in today's healthcare environment. All administrative and offices are located at CRCH. Our Core Curriculum is designed to ensure that each degree offered includes a general education component designed to provide a breadth of knowledge from humanities and fine arts, social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics. For students with demonstrated focus and drive, an invitation to the Honors Program at Jefferson College of Health Sciences brings incredible opportunity. Focusing on cultivating intellectual curiosity and developing momentum to pursue long-term academic goals, you will collaborate one-on-one with highly regarded faculty members. Adding depth to your education, there is a valuable emphasis on ethics, communications, and cultural experiences. You will participate in unique learning experiences designed to give you an edge as you pursue scholarships, awards, graduate programs, and career opportunities. Jefferson College of Health Sciences' Professional and Continuing Education provides non-college credit-bearing courses and seminars that support the College's mission. The courses and seminars are designed to provide lifelong learning opportunities for healthcare professionals or provide entry-level professional knowledge and skills necessary for individuals desiring to enter the healthcare workforce. The College offers a variety of professional and personal development programs. The College is approved to offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for courses that meet the required criteria. Additionally, programmatic recognition and accreditation are maintained for all courses requiring either approval or accreditation status. Jefferson College of Health Sciences is a private health science college offering master's degrees in Nursing, Occupational Therapy and Physician Assistant, baccalaureate degrees, and associate degrees in healthcare. As a proud affiliate of Carilion Clinic, we are fully integrated with one of Virginia's largest health systems. High-quality education, sought-after graduates, unique hands-on experiences — there is something for everyone at Jefferson College of Health Sciences. Here is what you need to know about getting started at Jefferson College. You know you want a career in healthcare. Jefferson College of Health Sciences now offers you the opportunity to earn your degree or certificate with Jefferson Online—our distance learning option. Scholarships are a way to minimize the cost of your education. In this section, you will find resources to help in your search for scholarships that work for you. In addition to what is listed here, Military personnel and Veterans can search our Veteran-specific resources. Students come to Jefferson College for many reasons—high-quality healthcare education, top faculty, small class size, state-of-the-art labs, Carilion Clinic—but what they also find is a rich culture, active lifestyle, and people passionate about what they love to do, whether it is in the operating room or on the Appalachian Trail. When we say there is something for everyone, we mean it. Clubs and organizations are a fantastic way to get involved. You will connect with classmates both in your area of study and other disciplines, faculty, and the community. Our downtown location and access to culture in and around Roanoke give our students the advantage to enhance their education with culture and arts. You will find a fantastic collection of restaurants, shops, museums, galleries, concert venues, and more. View full university

The world of higher education is on the verge of many new challenges. When we saw the need to stay ahead of them, we made a revolutionary move. By integrating Philadelphia University and Thomas Jefferson University to create one visionary institution, we set a new standard for higher education and the world. We now provide a comprehensive professional education, with preeminence in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion, health, liberal arts, medicine, science and textiles, creating an incredibly valuable impact for our students, faculty and society. We improve lives and provide students with exceptional value in 21st century professional education. We are reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value. We are a comprehensive university with preeminence in transdisciplinary, experiential professional education, research and discovery, delivering exceptional value for the 21st century students with excellence in architecture, business, design, fashion, engineering, health, medicine, science and textiles - infused with the liberal arts. Our unparalleled academic programs, spanning all degree levels, are designed to meet the needs of the modern professional world. Among a vibrant community of scholars, you will gain knowledge, training and professional experience that sets you apart from your peers and prepares you for success and impact at every step. 96% of our undergraduate students and more than 65% of our graduate students receive financial assistance. The Office of Student Financial Aid helps students secure federal, state, institutional and private funding. Jefferson University sets a high priority on the exchange of ideas, research, education and care with members of the international community. We welcome people from all over the world to work, study and engage in research at Jefferson, as well as encourage Jeffersonians to do the same abroad. Develop your leadership potential as part of an engaging, interactive learning community where ideas thrive and creativity is fostered. Our focus on collaboration, connection and relevant skills means you’ll be prepared for tomorrow’s careers, today. As an innovative leader in education, Jefferson is giving back to students who have helped support and build our online programs by reducing tuition. Delivering a quality, affordable education is a priority and we hope this will make your experience even better. We have built a dynamic university model on a world-class reputation of excellence. With collaborative learning and discovery, rooted in real-world engagement and the liberal arts, we offer a perfect balance between academic rigor and exciting student experiences. Whatever your interests may be, Jefferson is full of opportunities to take those interests further. Our city is our classroom. With our Center City and East Falls campuses located in the heart of Philadelphia—one of the world’s fastest growing cities—and our Willow Grove, Bucks County, Delaware County and New Jersey campuses located around the region, access and opportunity are at your fingertips. At our campus locations you can find information on student affairs, housing, events and other student services. From city to suburb, library to laboratory, classes to clubs, Jefferson has a cultural breadth embraced by our entire community. Here, you’ll discover a balanced lifestyle of hands-on leadership experiences, service opportunities and extracurricular pursuits. Explore life in vibrant Center City, or see what it’s like at the idyllic East Falls Campus. Unifying two renowned legacies of innovation, education, research and professional excellence, Jefferson (Philadelphia University +Thomas Jefferson University) has more than three combined centuries of history. Driven by this newly united and robust past, Jefferson delivers unique and high-impact professional education to our students in the areas of architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion, health, medicine, science, textiles and more. Thomas Jefferson University was founded in 1824 as Jefferson Medical College, and Philadelphia University was founded in 1884 as the Philadelphia Textile School. Both were ahead of their time and focused on the importance of experiential learning. The new Jefferson was established on July 1, 2017 as a result of the merger of these two renowned universities. Today, we are a professional university that defies convention and dedicates itself to collaborative, transdisciplinary and interprofessional approaches to learning that offer a vibrant and expandable platform for education. Through this unique model, we are preparing our students for current and yet-to-be-imagined careers – setting tomorrow’s standards by breaking today’s. View full university

At Thomas Jefferson School of Law, we are all about our students. Our commitment to you as a student is to give you the knowledge, skills, tools, and support you need to succeed from the moment you set foot on campus until the moment you walk across the stage to get your diploma – and beyond. You will be part of a highly diverse, technologically-advanced campus with an intellectually stimulating curriculum and the most innovative academic success program to be found at any law school. Thomas Jefferson is renowned for our highly-accessible, world-class faculty. We also have a fantastic array of hands-on opportunities for our students to gain real-world legal experience. You'll get all of that and the paradise that is San Diego - a unique city that offers an excellent offer professionally, economically, and recreationally. The law school's mission is to provide an outstanding legal education for a nationally-based, diverse student body in a collegial and supportive environment with attention to newly emerging areas of law, particularly those related to technological development, globalization, and the quest for social justice. The legal curriculum offers outstanding preparation for the practice of law. It includes four Centers for Academic Excellence: The Center for Global Legal Studies, The Center for Law and Intellectual Property, The Center for Law and Social Justice, and The Center for Sports Law and Policy. All four Centers have achieved prominence in their fields, expanding student opportunities through certificate programs, conferences, and timely speaker programs. Thomas Jefferson Law also offers three LL.M. (Master of Laws) degrees and a joint MBA-JD degree in partnership with San Diego State University. Thomas Jefferson Law students are part of a highly diverse, technologically-advanced campus with an intellectually stimulating curriculum. The faculty and staff at Thomas Jefferson Law believe justice is a direct result of increasing diverse voices among legal professionals. The school's admission practices respect cultural and educational backgrounds so that those who choose Thomas Jefferson will join an inclusive environment and be part of a school community committed to broadening the legal profession's outreach to underserved populations. Thomas Jefferson Law has evolved into an innovative, cutting-edge law school devoted to individual needs and its students and alumni's success. We also have a fantastic array of hands-on opportunities for our students to gain real-world legal experience. We are committed to giving our students the knowledge, skills, tools, and support necessary to succeed from the first day of classes to graduation and beyond. Each applicant is a unique individual, and each application to Thomas Jefferson School of Law is considered individually. Every application receives full, careful, and personalized consideration. We are looking for students who, through their personal, intellectual, or professional background and experience, will contribute to the rich and diverse tapestry of our law school community. We know law school is expensive, and we are here to make sure you receive all of the financial aid for which you are eligible. Fortunately, there are a variety of financial options available to qualifying students. TJSL offers Federal Direct Loans to eligible students in the J.D. program. Unlike the complex process of applying for aid at the undergraduate level, your application here can be made in a few easy steps in an hour or less. Our goal is to provide personal financial assistance and counseling to fit your needs so that you can focus on your law school education. Thomas Jefferson School of Law offers students a variety of stimulating, intellectually rich programs taught in an encouraging and supportive atmosphere that features distinguished and accessible faculty. We understand that paying for school is an essential factor in your decision-making process. At Thomas Jefferson School of Law, we are committed to helping students minimize the costs. Our tuition compares favorably to other California law schools, and our downtown location near mass transportation and inexpensive parking makes it possible to keep living expenses reasonable. Thomas Jefferson School of Law offers an intellectually rich and stimulating academic program, taught by a distinguished and uniquely accessible faculty in a supportive atmosphere. Our student-centered academic program is engaging and interactive. It offers a balanced, comprehensive curriculum that will prepare our graduates for practice in any field, whether it is the law, government, business, or social service. The J.D. curriculum is designed so that graduates will achieve the knowledge and skills outlined in the J.D. Program Learning Outcomes. Rapid technological change and globalization have transformed many areas of the law and given rise to entirely new issues. Our faculty is on the cutting edge of these trends and has particular expertise in the areas of law that most reflect our changing world: technological change, globalization, and the transformation of our social order. The result is a new faculty and a vibrant academic program of exceptional strength, with particular depth in Legal Writing, Criminal Law, Intellectual Property, Entertainment Law, and International Law. Students at Thomas Jefferson School of Law come from all walks of life, from all over the country and the world. The diversity is what makes us rich in ideas and activities. The school's location in the heart of downtown San Diego supports a network of student activities and job opportunities. There are dozens of student-run organizations at the school offering professional workshops, networking opportunities, social events, and community service projects. Faculty members are a big part of the student experience at Thomas Jefferson School of Law. Many faculty members advise the student clubs and organizations and plan special guest lectures and event programs. San Diego has excellent places for play and study. Students can pick their locale, whether with a study group on the beach, on the lawn at a downtown park, or in the corner of a neighborhood eatery. Wherever it is, Thomas Jefferson School of Law is there for you. View full university

Thomas Jefferson School, a co-educational, non-sectarian, independent day and boarding school located in suburban St. Louis, Missouri, educates a purposefully diverse and deliberately sized group of academically talented students spanning grades 7-12. It is amazing how what we do at TJ resonates with people who cherish the mind's life and understand education's power. And I am not just talking about adults, who have the privilege of hindsight— sometimes their children see it, too. Many students decide to come to TJ based on an immediate feeling of connection from the first moment they find us. Somehow, it is just a "fit." However, it does not always happen that way. For some, a little more time and thought are required before the choice is made. Sometimes, coming here involves taking a leap of faith and getting into the experience. For those who are willing to take that leap and stay engaged, the pay-off can be tremendous. It is what we all want: an educational experience that is second to none. This includes, in the near term, being exceptionally well prepared for college. In the longer term, it includes never having to say, "If only…" Thomas Jefferson School gives its students the most robust possible academic background through a classical education. Within a nurturing community, students develop a responsibility for their learning and a desire to lift the world with beauty and intellect. To accomplish its mission, the school adheres to the following principles: Guided by the belief that an excellent liberal-arts program best serves motivated students with high ability, we will engage students in the process of developing a truly educated mind, one that comprehends clearly and assesses critically the conventions and customs that make up their world. We will help develop in students the qualities that will allow them to succeed at TJ, at the next level of their education, and as adults—independence, honesty, courage, leadership, kindness, the habit of hard work, delight in learning, and a sense of responsibility for themselves and others. Our students will engage in study and community building with adults who model these qualities both in and out of the classroom. Our students will live and work with people from various backgrounds, learning to respect feelings, beliefs, and customs that are different from their own. Honoring our founders' vision that a learning community is strengthened by the continuous engagement and development of all its members, our faculty and staff will continue to grow as professionals and participate in the decisions that affect them. Many years ago, TJ selected the Greek word ὴ ἀρετή ("excellence") as its motto. The standard of excellence that shaped TJ in its infancy continues to guide the school today. Our primary goal is to prepare all students for the best possible college experience. Since the beginning, the school has benefitted from an extraordinary level of commitment on the part of its multi-talented faculty. Teachers laid the school's foundation and have been an integral part of charting the school's course ever since. They carry on the work of the founders by expecting ὴ ἀρετή of themselves and their students. With an emphasis on hard work and individual responsibility, TJ's enthusiastic approach to foundational education fosters a level of initiative and self-reliance that is not often seen in middle and high school students. This serves our students exceptionally well as they move into college. At TJ, the exchange of ideas becomes a way of life, and ideas are often valued more than answers. A classical liberal-arts approach to education is the basis for the TJ curriculum. Students immerse themselves in the fundamental college-prep areas of English, math, language, science, social studies, and art, choosing electives in certain areas as they get older but sharing a core educational experience with peers across all grades. Students learn to think deeply, and mine for knowledge and ideas, and they learn to demand that from themselves, their classmates, and their teachers. A classical education means much more than the study of Greek and Latin. Its object of study is "the best that has been thought and said." Above all, a classical education will push and keep wide open the two higher learning doors: numbers and words. Therefore, we aim to ground students in the fundamental subject areas of English, math, language, history, science, and art overall six years of the program. View full school

Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School opened in August 1993, and today has more than 340 students enrolled in grades PK – 12. A Board of Trustees governs the School, and the Head of School directs the School. Students are engaged in a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, with all students taking several Advanced Placement courses during their Upper School years. Extracurricular activities include performing and visual arts, academic and athletic competitions, field trips, and clubs. Enrollment at TJIDS is open to all, and financial aid is available to qualified students. The School awards more than $1,000,000 in financial aid annually to approximately 50 percent of the student population. Also, significant, privately funded merit-based scholarships are available. The School has graduated more than 300 students, with virtually all enrolling in four-year institutions immediately following graduation. TJIDS is located in Joplin, Missouri, a community of 50,000. The "greater Joplin area" has a reported population of 250,000. The community is the economic center of a four-state area (Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma). The quality of its workforce, cost of housing, low cost, energy availability, and general hospitality to commerce and industry make Joplin and Southwest Missouri a thriving area. Dominant industries are furniture components manufacturing (Leggett & Platt), building product manufacturing (TAMKO), food processing (Tyson Foods, Hudson Foods, Butterball Turkey), and trucking (Con-Way Truckload). Joplin is a medical center for the region, with two hospitals and more than 400 physicians. Through a dedication to academic excellence, Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School stands accountable for educating students to make the most of their abilities. The School educates students to acquire and refine essential academic knowledge and skills, cultivate an appreciation of the arts, develop lifelong fitness skills, assume responsibility for their behavior, seek out challenges, welcome criticism, test new capacities, practice self-discipline, and find joy in learning. The School brings students together with teachers who exemplify intellectual curiosity, a dedication to truth, and the advantages of living the examined life. Our Mission is one of the things that sets our School apart from every other School. We prepare students for college success by offering a rigorous curriculum to the best of the classical academic tradition. Through a commitment to a liberal arts education, our caring and committed faculty develop engaged, ethical graduates who are confident in their abilities. At "TJ," you will find integrity, respect for others, and a belief that everyone should be given the tools to succeed in college and beyond. As a PK-12 school, Thomas Jefferson offers consistency and a sense of community that allows all students to grow in a safe and nurturing environment. Foreign languages, fine arts, music, science, and technology are integrated at every program level. Our college-preparatory program includes everything you expect -- and more: 18 Advanced Placement courses, college counseling beginning in 9th grade, study skills and SAT and ACT preparation as part of the core curriculum, and school-sponsored college trips to help students and parents make the best choice. Success does not happen by accident. It takes a strong work ethic and an unyielding commitment to excellence. But most of all, success takes preparation. At Thomas Jefferson, we lay the foundation for success in life by offering a curriculum that prepares your child to excel in all facets of life. Critical thinking skills and solid study habits are learned, and parents are engaged to play an integral role along the way. Thomas Jefferson does not waste time by following fads. Our focus is on a classic Western Civilization curriculum with texts that have stood the test of time. By learning about the history, culture, origins, and literature of Western civilizations, our students can better understand and appreciate other cultures. Foreign language, art, and music offerings, which begin early on, further broaden our curriculum's cultural scope. While our curriculum is time-honored, we also believe in the latest technology's value and importance. We are committed to providing leading-edge tools to enhance our students, faculty, and parents' educational environment. The use of technology is an integral part of our students' daily lives. Video conferencing and "virtual" tours also help bring the world outside our community into our classrooms. View full school