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In Hood’s interdisciplinary Coastal Studies Program, students travel to sites along the East Coast—from Seahorse Key Lab in Florida to Wallops Island in Virginia—and to the Bahamas studying the literature, ecology, history and social perspectives of the unique destinations they explore.

surprisinGThere’s no mistaking Hood. From the moment you step onto the wide green lawns and hear a warm “hello!” from a perfect stranger, you’ll know that this is a welcoming and close-knit community -—and a beautiful one. But Hood has other, less obvious features, and they might surprise you. For example, did you know . . .

Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute

Hood CollegeHorn Point Lab

New Germany State Park

Chesapeake Biological Laboratory

Wallops Island Marine Consortium

Seahorse Key Lab

Everglades National Park

Mote Marine Laboratory Center for Tropical Research

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Nationally and internationally recognized artists regularly exhibit their work in Hood’s Hodson Gallery—and often share their expertise through workshops and lectures.

Evil, Science and Gender, and Great Political Trials are just a few of the courses you can take in the honors program. Honors classes are interdisciplinary, and most are team-taught by our outstanding faculty (so you can explore the concept of censorship in America—another honors offering—from the perspectives of, say, art history, sociology and English literature).

President Volpe’s house is on campus, and he regularly eats in the dining hall with students. Getting to know your college president—or anything, really—is more fun over Blazer potato chips.

The computer science department (which shares space with the biology, chemistry, physics and math departments in the Hodson Science and Technol-ogy Center, Hood’s $23 million state-of-the-art science facility) recently hosted the Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges Eastern Conference.

Biology students and professors are researching an invasive, aggressive crayfish species—a vital study for Maryland’s waterways. Other collaborative, cutting-edge research happening at Hood includes studies on Huntington’s disease, horseshoe crabs and aviation biofuel.

Every residence hall on campus has a giant HD TV and a piano, and most have grills. On nice days, students roll the grills onto the lawns at the center of campus for impromptu barbecues. The pianos, though, tend to stay put.

Lacrosse, field hockey and soccer players compete on a new artificial turf field, and the new athletic and fitness center is home to Hood’s basketball and volleyball teams.

The rumors about students embattled in fierce, inter-residence hall competition over a giant pink spoon? They’re true. You and your hallmates will have a blast going up against other residence halls in the “Policies for Dollars” contest and a scavenger hunt. The victors win the coveted spoon and money to sponsor hall activities.

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COMPaRE and contrast two paintings based on the myth of Mars and Venus by Renaissance painters.

REaD Mark Twain’s “Joan of arc,” and use other 18th- and 19th-century literary works to explain Twain’s book in the context of its period.

REVIEW this patient’s case study, and evaluate how his muscular, skeletal and nervous systems will be affected by his injury.

DEVELOP a program to educate seniors about diabetes, and present it at the Homewood Retirement Center.

At Hood, you will learn to think critically. The comprehensive liberal arts curriculum is robust and challenging, and the faculty are dedicated to helping you master it. Plus, with an average class size of 17, participation in class discussions is important. In fact, a common sentiment among students is that course work is tougher than they expected —but that it’s also more enjoyable, eye-opening and gratifying than they ever imagined.

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proGraMs oF sTudyAfrican American Studies African Studies American Studies Art and Archaeology E Archaeology u

Art Education (preK–12) u F

Art History u

Studio Art u

Biochemistry EBiology E F

Business Administration

Chemistry E F

Classical Studies Coastal Studies

Communication Arts EDigital Media u

Computational Science EComputer Science E

Criminology and Delinquency

Early Childhood Education EEconomics E International Economics uPolitical Economy u

Elementary/Special Education E

English E F

Literature u

Environmental Science and Policy E

Environmental Biology u

Environmental Chemistry uEnvironmental Policy u

Environmental Studies French E F

French-German E

German E

Gerontology Global Studies History E F

Public History u

Journalism Latin American Studies ELaw and Society ELiterature Management E

Accounting u Finance u

Human Resource Management u

Individual Career Interest u

International Economics and Finance u

Marketing u Mathematics E F

Mathematics Education Medieval Studies Middle Eastern Studies E

Music E Music History and

Literature u Music Performance u

Piano Pedagogy uNursing*Philosophy E

Physics Political Science E Psychology EPublic Relations

Religion E

Renaissance Studies Social Science Research Social Work ESocial Work, Pre-

Professional Practice Sociology E

Spanish E F

Theater and Drama Web Development Women’s Studies Writing

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pre-proFessionaL preparaTionPre-Dental StudiesPre-Law StudiesPre-Medical StudiesPre-Veterinary Studies

a LiberaL arTs FraMework provides students with a breadth of knowledge and creative prob-lem-solving skills that are applicable across the board. You’ll learn to think about issues in several contexts, making innovative connections across disciplines. This intellectual agility provides an edge in today’s job market, where some of the most exciting careers—in fields like digital media and international economics—are developing at the intersections of disciplines. Perhaps that’s why 12 percent of students here double major.

The four ionic columns that support Hood’s historic alumnae Hall

are named Hope, Opportunity, Obligation and Democracy, and were dedicated by the classes of 1915, 1916, 1917 and 1918. For many, they define the spirit and principles of a Hood education.

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Certificate* BSN completion program for RNs

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charMinGYou’ll want to call this place home. Stellar academic resources are certainly a plus, but a beautiful, comfortable campus environment will inspire you and heighten your learning. As a bonus, Downtown Frederick offers countless opportunities for reveling in your surroundings.

“ I expected to be homesick but I guess I got so caught up in my activities and classes that I really never was. Now, when I go home, I usually get Hoodsick!”

— Zeppa Kreager ’12, Hastings, Nebraska

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Within walking distance of Hood is Downtown Frederick— 50 historic, bustling blocks of shops, restaurants, cafés, galleries, theaters and bookstores, with a beautiful creek running through it. Hood students show up to stroll, shop and attend creekside events like the Frederick Festival of the Arts. Monuments and historic markers accent the cityscape, so you’ll get a sense of Frederick’s rich heritage as you meander through the streets. Think small-town beauty infused with big-city activity.

Talk about charming! You’ll receive one of these delightful toppers—known as dinks—in your class color. Dinks symbolize class unity, so Hood students sport them to foster community and to make a statement.

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The men and women of the Hood faculty have impressive credentials and extraordinary passion for their fields, but what’s most remarkable is their dedication to students. Hood professors are demanding but approachable, exacting but caring, and genuinely interested in helping you succeed. Through mentor-ship, personal attention (one of the big perks of attending a small college) and collaborative projects, professors will empower you to realize your potential—and give you their home phone numbers. We can’t imagine anyone doing a better job than our faculty, and they’re a big part of what makes Hood a place where students love to learn.

according to another Hood tradition, when students walk through the pergola—the open, wisteria-covered wooden structure in the very center of campus—they walk side-by-side and do not “split the poles,” ensuring their friendships will continue after graduation. It’s the spot on campus where all paths converge, representing unity and peace, and students are careful not to utter unkind words when they pass beneath its shady beams.

Hood’s campus is a unique mix: academic energy and easy smiles, warmth and intelligence, welcoming porches and brand-new facilities. You’ll get a sense—when you explore the bustling Whitaker Campus Center, hear a Hood “hello!” from a stranger or listen to the cheerful din of the dining hall—that the campus is close-knit and safe. And you’ll be right. But it’s also a place where you’ll be inspired to work hard, and where you’ll have the resources to sate your intellectual curiosity. It’s a campus with big ambitions and a big heart.

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“ In my time here at Hood, I don’t think that I have met two people who are alike. Everyone has something different to offer.”

—Eric Leviton ’12, Mount Airy, Maryland, history major

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Much as you’ll hate to go, the time will come for you to leave Hood and move on to graduate school or a career. Hood prepares students for the next step by providing numerous opportunities for active, hands-on learning. These co-curricular experiences augment classroom learning and allow you to apply your skills in real-world environments—so you can build your résumé and embark on life after graduation with confidence. Just a handful of the opportunities Hood offers:

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During Hood’s Summer Science Research Institute and the Summer Research Institute, students and faculty work one-on-one in the laboratory or in the field; past research has focused on everything from sea anemones to Roman architecture to robots.

Through Public Leadership Education Network or PLEN, students attend seminars, conferences and internships in Washington, D.C., that prepare them for leadership in elected and appointed positions.

Get your jet-set on! Hood offers study-abroad programs in countries including Chile, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Peru and Spain.

Show your artistic side! Senior art students showcase their work in an annual spring show in the College’s own Hodson Gallery.

The Frederick-Washington-Baltimore triangle abounds with internships at government agencies, laboratories, media firms, schools and IT companies, among others.

Students interested in politics, justice, foreign policy or other related fields can hop on the MARC train and head to our nation’s capital for Hood’s Washing-ton Semester.

The Onica Prall Child Development Laboratory School lets education majors work with preschoolers in a real classroom setting—on Hood’s campus. Test out teaching models without leaving your backyard.

The hood ring, which students begin wearing as juniors, symbolizes a bond between Hood alumni and students who will graduate in years to come. When you run into someone sporting the ring out in the world—and you inevitably will, somewhere miles from campus— don’t be afraid to strike up a conversation!

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Frederick News-Post

Frederick County Sheriff’s Office

Weinberg Center for the arts

Frederick Keys

Frederick County Historical Society

Maryland Life Magazine

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Smithsonian Institution

National archives

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing arts

Wolf Trap Park for the Performing arts

Frederick Religious Coalition

Ethics and Public Policy Center

National Humanities alliance

Merrill LynchNational Public Radio

Baltimore Council on Foreign affairs

Baltimore Sun

WBaL-TV

National aquarium

USaMRIID, Fort Detrick

Big Brothers Big Sisters

47 miles

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National Institutes of Health

National Geographic

Constellation Energy

Johns Hopkins University Hospital

National Cancer Institute

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Club/Social Events A Fright Night A D.C. Days A Museum Trips A Luau A Pizza Tasting A Ski Trip A Westview Movie Night A Martin Luther King Jr. Day Program

A Winter Weekend Semiformal

A Shrove Tuesday Brunch A National Day of Silence A Strength and Unity Day A Ring Recipient Celebration

A Comedy Night A Hood African Students Association Show

A Lunch Hour Recruiting A TEA Prom A Senior Send-off A Crab Feast A SGA Stressbusters A Earth Day Celebration A May Madness Outdoor Festival, featuring a live band, rock wall and giant slip-and-slide

exciTinGCollege is about more than books and beakers, and students at Hood make the most of life outside the classroom. There are literally hundreds of ways to get involved—from playing a sport or cheering for your favorite team to joining one of the dozens of student clubs or attend-ing on-campus events. With such a variety of exciting options to choose from, fun is hard to avoid.

caMpus evenTs At Hood, there’s some-thing going on every day—in fact, with an average of 500 campus events taking place each year, about 2.4 things happen each day. Here’s a preview:

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Hood’s annual May Madness celebration crams a month’s worth of fun—with senior send-off events, a crab feast and dinners, music and dance performances, a Frederick Keys baseball game, parties, a hypnotist, airband, the Late-Night Strawberry Breakfast and an outdoor festival (complete with Slip- ’N-slide® and jousting)—into one dizzying week.

“ The atmosphere at Hood is fantastic. There are always plenty of things to do, from movie nights to dances to trips to New York, Baltimore and Wash-ington, D.C. Hood students are rarely bored!”

—Alice Butler ’11, Frederick, Maryland, French and urbanism double major

Campus Events, continued

A Strong Women of Today and Tomorrow’s Strength in Unity Celebration

A Pool Party A Late-Night Strawberry Breakfast

A President’s Leadership Dessert Reception

A Used Book Sale and Shakespeare’s Birthday

A FBI Information Session A Nutrition and Wellness Workshop

Art/Musical Events

A Battle of the Bands A Spoken Word Slam Poet A “Hood Idol” A Call-Out/Step Show A Spring Arts Festival A Hood College Theatre Production

A Jazz Ensemble Concert A Gospel Jubilee A Dance Ensemble Performance

A “Messiah” Concert A Annual Student Art Exhibit

A Outdoor Concert A Ceramics Exhibit A Poetry Reading

sTudenT GroupsStudents find their niche (or niches) in any of Hood’s 60+ social, academic,

creative, cultural and musical clubs and organiza-tions. Below are just a few of the student groups on campus (and if you don’t see one that interests you, start a new group!): A Alpha Lambda Delta A Amnesty International A Best Buddies A Black Student Union A Blazer Nation A Blazer Radio A Blue and Grey A Campus Activities Board A Cheerleading A Class Councils A Club Français de Hood College

A College Democrats A College Republicans A Commuter Council A Computer Science Club A Dance Ensemble A Equal Sex A Equestrian Team Club A Free Radicals Chemistry Club

A Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter

A Health Professions Club A Hood African Student Association

A Hood Environmental Advocacy Team

A House Councils A International Club A Intervarsity Christian Fellowship

A Ionic Society A Jewish Student Union A Karate Club A Latin Dance Club A Least Squares Math Club A Management Association A Model United Nations A Mortar Board A Muslim Student Association

A Ping Pong Club A Psychology Club A Public Relations Student Society of America

A Rotaract A Service Association A STARs A Student Athletic Advisory Committee

A Student Education Association

A Student Government Association

A Students Helping Honduras

A Student Social Work Organization

A Tolerance, Education, Awareness

A Hood College Karate Club

A “Warm Beverages, Warm Hearts”

A Winter Sports Club A Wisteria Literary Magazine

aThLeTic TeaMsThe Hood Blazers compete in the highly competitive NCAA Division III Capital Athletic Conference.

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Soccer E F

Softball ESwimming E F

Tennis E F

Track and Field E F

Volleyball E

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ClubCheerleadingEquestrianWomen’s Golf

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adMission & visiTinG

adMissionHood College prides itself on a highly individualized and personal admission process. We strive to identify with each of our applicants and recognize that each student is much more than just a grade point average. Throughout the admission process, you can expect to hear regularly from your admission counselor, whom you should not hesitate to contact with questions regarding your application for admission.

Ways to Apply

You may apply online using several options at www.hood.edu/apply

Admission Deadlines

For Fall Entry

April 1

Rolling admission will continue until August 1

For Spring Entry

November 1

Rolling admission will continue until January 1

visiTinGVisiting is an integral part of the admission process. A visit to our beautiful campus will help you gain a better understanding of how you will fit in at Hood. It will also allow you to meet your admission counselor and talk with professors and coaches. For more information on visiting Hood, please go to www.hood.edu/visit. We look forward to having you on campus soon!

conTacT usFor more information on admission or visiting, contact the admission office, open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hood College Admission Office 401 Rosemont Ave. Frederick, MD 21701 (800) 922-1599 (in USA) (301) 696-3400 [email protected] www.hood.edu

Discover Hood Days

Current students, faculty and staff from the offices of admission, financial aid, student life and athletics will all be on hand to talk with you and your family about everything Hood! Take a campus tour and join us for a great brunch–on us–in our fabulous dining hall! Even meet our amazing president, Ron Volpe!

Weekday Visits Visit Monday through Friday to meet your admission counselor and tour campus with a Hood student. You may also meet with a coach or join us for a class or two (by request). Please register one week in advance.

Transfer advising Days

Meet the transfer admission staff and bring your transcript for an evaluation of credits. If you desire, you may also tour campus and discover the exciting opportunities at Hood.

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2011-2012 TuiTion*Tuition and fees: $30,620 Room and board $10,390

* For more information and a detailed listing of tuition, fees and charges, visit www.hood.edu/admissions/financial.cfm

FinanciaL aidHood’s office of financial aid helps students and their families develop a financial plan to make a Hood College education affordable. More than 98 percent of all undergraduate students receive some form of financial aid. Most families rely on the following sources to help with college finances:

Hood also offers an 8–12-month interest-free payment plan to help with college expenses not covered by scholarships, grants, government loans or other forms of aid. Other sources include the federally funded, low-interest Parent Plus Loan, which allows parents to borrow the total cost of undergraduate education, including tuition, room and board, books and other expenses.

Priority application deadline for financial aid is February 15. You are highly encouraged to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov by that date to receive full consideration for grants. For Hood College to receive FAFSA results, you will need to list our school code, 002076.

If you miss the February 15 priority deadline, we still encourage you to apply for financial aid, but applications submitted early are given first priority for limited grant funding. For more information, contact Hood’s financial aid staff at (301) 696-3411 or [email protected].

schoLarshipsEach year, Hood College awards more than $6 million in merit-based scholarships. Scholarships are awarded to transfer students based on GPA. Students seeking full-time enrollment at Hood are automatically consid-ered for merit scholarships, except the Honors Program Scholarship, which requires a separate application. Most scholarships are renewable and some require a minimum GPA for their renewal.

Transfer Scholarships

Title amount per year

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Joseph H. apple Transfer Scholarship

$12,000 awarded to incoming full-time transfer students who demonstrate the highest academic achievement and leadership in college.

Martha E. Church Transfer Scholarship

Henry Irvin Stahr Transfer Scholarship

andrew G. Truxal Transfer Scholarship

Randle Elliott Transfer Scholarship

Shirley D. Peterson Transfer Scholarship

$9,000

$8,000

$6,000

$6,000

$3,500

awarded to incoming full-time transfer students who have demonstrated strong academic achievement in college.

Ross Prichard Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarship

$2,000 awarded to incoming full-time transfer students who are Phi Theta Kappa members. The PTK Scholarship is in addition to an apple Scholarship or a Hood Merit Scholarship that may be earned by an incoming transfer student.

Honors Scholarship

$2,000 awarded to incoming full-time transfer students who are admitted to the Honors Program. a separate application is required and students are chosen on a competitive basis.

FinanciaL aid & schoLarships

Federal and state government grants and loans

School aid (scholarships)

Private aid (civic and professional organizations, private businesses)

Private loans

Student employment

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hood FacTsCHaRaCTERHood is a coed, independent liberal arts college, known for its outstanding faculty, research opportunities and experiential learning.

STUDENTSTotal students: 2,448Undergraduates: 1,486Graduate students: 962

UNDERGRaDUaTESWomen: 67% Men: 33% States represented: 26Countries represented: 24

FINaNCIaL aIDaverage Fa package for

transfer students with need: $27,800

Percent of transfer students receiving scholarships: 93%

Percent of transfer students who receive Phi Theta Kappa scholarships: 35%

Range of merit scholarships available to transfer students: $3,500 - $14,000

aCaDEMICSHood College offers the bachelor of arts and bachelor of science in 30 major fields of study, 14 master’s degrees, 5 post-baccalaureate certificates, and certification programs in education.

average class size Undergraduate: 17

FaCULTY107 regular faculty;

98% of all full-time hold the terminal degree in their field

Classes taught by faculty: 100% (no graduate/teacher assistants)

Student-to-faculty ratio Undergraduate: 12:1

STUDENT LIFEHood students participate in more than 60 organizations and 17 honor societies. Student groups include academic/departmental, cultural, governing/representative, media, performance, programming, service and social groups.

HOW TO aPPLYapplicants with 24 or more college credits should:• HaveaminimumGPAof2.5

for all prior college work• Completeandsubmita

transfer application with the $35 application fee (waived if you apply online)

• Submitofficialtranscript(s)from all previous colleges and universities

applicants with 12-23 college credits should:• HaveaminimumGPAof2.5

for all prior college work• Completeandsubmita

transfer application with the $35 application fee (waived if you apply online)

• Submitofficialtranscriptsfrom all previous colleges and universities

• Submitanofficialhighschool transcript

• SubmitofficialSATorACTscores if you graduated high school three or more years prior to the date in which you are applying for admission

CURRENT HOOD STUDENTS HaVE RECENTLY TRaNSFERRED FROM:allegany College of Marylandanne arundel Community College

Bowie State UniversityBrigham Young UniversityCalifornia State University San BernardinoCarroll Community CollegeCoastal Carolina UniversityCollege of Southern MarylandCommunity College of Baltimore CountyDickenson CollegeElmira CollegeFrederick Community CollegeFrostburg State UniversityGettysburg CollegeHagerstown Community CollegeHoward Community CollegeImmaculata CollegeIndiana University of PennsylvaniaKansas State UniversityMontgomery CollegeMount St. Mary’s University (Md.)Northern Virginia Community CollegeSalisbury State UniversitySeton Hill UniversityShepherd UniversityShippensburg UniversityStevenson UniversityTowson UniversityUniversity of DelawareUniversity of Maine-MachiasUniversity of Maryland College ParkUniversity of Maryland Baltimore County

U.S. News & World Report named Hood “a Great School at a Great Price.”

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admission Office401 Rosemont ave.Frederick, MD 21701

(800) 922-1599 (301) [email protected]

www.hood.edu

Hood College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, disability, religion, age, or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, or local law, in recruitment, admission and access to, or treatment, or employment in its programs, services, benefits, or activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act, and their implementing regulations. Hood College complies with applicable laws regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled students and employees. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application process, or to have access to a program, service, or activity of Hood College are requested to contact the Disability Services Coordinator. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:Carol M. Wuenschel, Executive Director for Human Resources Equal Employment Officer/Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator • Alumnae Hall, 401 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, MD 21701 (AD 312) • (301) 696-3592 • [email protected]