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You’re DifferentYou’re a problem solver. You learn with your mind and your hands. And whether you are interested in engineering, math, science or business, you’re ready to do stuff now. We like that about you.

We’re DifferentThere isn’t another college like us. We’re a highly acclaimed university with the country’s most modern cooperative education and experiential learning program. We have the professors, the labs, and the experiences that bring knowledge and practice together better than anyplace else.

What that means: whatever major you choose, you’ll alternate between study terms - learning amazing material in small, focused classes, and full-time work terms, where you will have a job in your fi eld of interest.

So you’re never just a college student at Kettering. You’re also making your mark in the professional world. And we’re the only program of our kind where students begin working as early as freshman year.

Customized for YouKettering offers fourteen Bachelor degree programs, and over 40 minors, specialties, concentrations and dual degrees, so your education can be as unique as you are.

The Kettering AdvantageEveryone knows, the best way to learn is by doing, so at Kettering you get to start doing stuff right away. That’s right, at Kettering you will get into our state-of-the-art labs starting on day one - getting to blow things up, mix things up, and just getting your hands on a lot of cool stuff.

Our Crash Safety Center, for example, is the only one of its kind in the nation used in an undergraduate program. We also offer labs in Fuel Cell Research, Polymer Optimization, Machining, Biomed and Acoustics – to name a few.

At Kettering, you will learn more, simply because you will do more. That’s the Kettering Advantage - we get to the good stuff right away.

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Our Students• Undergrad Enrollment: 1,844

• Minority Population: 15%

• Female Students: 18.5%

• 26% live on campus

• Acceptance rate: 70%

• Average High School GPA: 3.7

• Average ACT score: 27; SAT: 1264

Our Faculty• Student/Faculty Ratio: 14:1

• 90% of Full-time faculty hold a PhD

• 124 Full-time faculty members

• Faculty promote hands-on learning and

innovation

Tuition & Fees• Tuition: $29,536

• Room and Board: $6,560

• Books and Supplies: $1,000

Financial Aid• 98% of students receive scholarships, grants,

loans and/or work study (FAFSA required)

• Merit scholarships are awarded

automatically to qualifi ed students

Co-op & Experiential Learning• Traditional cooperative education

• Undergraduate research projects

• Entrepreneurship & Innovation experiences

• Service learning opportunities

• Capstone/Thesis projects

Rankings• Named a 2012 Best College in the Midwest

by The Princeton Review for outstanding

academic programs.

• 2011 Edition U.S. News & World Report’s

“America’s Best Undergraduate Program”

Rankings in Undergraduate Programs

without a Ph.D. Program:

• # 2 - Mechanical Engineering

• #21 - Overall ranking for Kettering

University

Our Graduates• Historically, 90% of students graduate with full-time

employment or grad school acceptance offers

• Approximately 60% of Kettering grads earn an

advanced degree and traditionally score in the top 90-

plus percentile on the GMAT or GRE

• According to PayScale.com, Kettering University is a

Top Midwestern Colleges by Salary - earning a median

starting salary of $56,500 and a median mid-career

salary of $89,400

Academic CalendarTERM MONTHS A-SECTION B-SECTION

Summer July-Sept. School Work

Fall Oct.-Dec. Work School

Winter Jan.-March School Work

Spring April-June Work School

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BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMS• Applied Mathematics• Applied Physics• Biochemistry• Bioinformatics• Business Administration• Chemical Engineering• Chemistry• Computer Engineering• Computer Science• Electrical Engineering• Engineering Physics• Industrial Engineering• Mechanical Engineering

CONCENTRATIONSBusiness Administration:• Accounting• Finance• General Business• Information Systems

Management• Marketing• Supply Chain Management

Computer Science:• Computer Gaming• System and Data Security

Applied Physics or Engineering Physics:• Acoustics• Applied Optics• Materials Science

Applied Mathematics:• Actuarial Sciences• Applied and Computational

Mathematics• Applied Statistics• Mathematical Biology

Industrial Engineering:• Healthcare Systems

Engineering• International Study Quality

Assurance

MINORS• Acoustics• Applied and Computational

Mathematics• Applied Optics• Biochemistry• Bioinformatics• Biology• Business• Chemistry• Computer Engineering• Computer Gaming• Computer Science• Economics• Electrical Engineering• Fuel Cells and Hybrid Technology• History • Information Technology• Innovation and

Entrepreneurship• International Business• International Studies• Literature• Manufacturing Engineering• Materials Science• Medical Physics• Physics• Pre-Law• Quality Engineering• Statistics• System and Data Security

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SPECIALTIES• Aerospace • Alternative Energy• Automotive Engineering

Design• Bioengineering Applications• Machine Design and Advanced

Materials

COURSE OF STUDY• Pre-Med

DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS• Dual Degree Programs

available for all majors• A Bachelor/Master Degree

Program available for certain

majors

MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMS• Business Administration

(MBA)• Engineering• Engineering Management• Information Technology• Manufacturing Management• Manufacturing Operations• Operations Management

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Professional Strength LearningStarting as early as freshman year, you’ll alternate between terms of on-campus study and full-time work experiences. During work terms, you’ll be a paid professional - gaining experience at a corporation that connects your studies and interests. Kettering students have done everything from test ballistic systems to re-engineer crowd management at Disney World, and everything in between.

Get an edge on all your friendsBy the time you graduate you’ll have up to two and a half years of experience, a very impressive foundation of knowledge, and an envy-worth resume.

Co-op soars (sometimes literally) At Insitu Incorporated, students work with unmanned aircraft systems. Kettering bioengineering students have worked on new laser catheter technology. All of our employers, such as Toyota, Sandia National Labs, GM, Bosch and the Department of Defense, are defi ning innovation in industry.

Make a better decision soonerKettering gets you into co-op sooner than any other school. So you’ll fi nd out early what you like - and what you never want to do again.

You get to keep the moneyYour co-op earnings can add up to as much as $65,000 over four and a half years. Use it for tuition, books, gadgets, or road trips; whatever. It’s yours.

Wow ‘em at job interviewsResearch shows that co-op students are more mature, better problem solvers and more technically knowledgeable. And employers know that Kettering students are the cream of the crop. That’s the Kettering Advantage.

Benefi ts of Co-op & Experiential Learning• Up to 2 1/2 years of professional experience

upon graduation

• Potential co-op earnings of $40,000-$65,000

over college career

• Ability to ‘test drive’ career before graduation

• Development of a rich professional network

• Hands-on experience at school and on the job

• Benefi ts from the Kettering Thesis Project

Experiential Learning Options• Traditional work assignment with a Kettering

co-op employer partner

• Kettering-funded on-campus work assignment

• Work experience with any employer

• Internships related to the student’s goals

• Research experience with Kettering faculty or

another academic/research institution

• Volunteer experience with any sponsoring

organization

• Entrepreneurial endeavors

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The Social SceneCollege is about a lot more than just textbooks. It’s the time in your life to explore new interests, meet people and make friends, and fi gure out who you want to be. So, to make sure you get a life along with an education, we offer student organizations in areas as varied as Anime, Hockey, Scuba Diving, Green Engineering and more. Plus, if the club you want to join doesn’t exist yet, you can start it yourself!

The DigsLiving in Thompson Hall puts you in the heart of the action. Students enjoy single rooms connected to their neighbors with a pocket door. If you want to have the chummy roommate experience you can, and if you never want to open that door, you can do that, too. We even provide a microwave/fridge in your room. Freshmen also enjoy the luxury of having a car on campus. With free parking!

Don’t like going out in the rain? Get-up, get breakfast in our dining hall and go to class without ever going outside. Our underground tunnel makes year-round fl ip-fl ops a possibility.

Student Life• More than 50 Student Organizations

• Community Service opportunities through the

Student Civic Engagement Center

• Kettering Student Government

• 13 fraternities and fi ve sororities

• Student Radio - WKUF-LP FM

• Student Newspaper - The Technician

• Kettering Entrepreneur Society

• Intramural athletics and competitive hockey

and Ultimate Frisbee teams

• Opportunities to explore fi ne and performing

arts at the Flint Cultural Center

• Co-ed residence hall

• All single occupancy rooms equipped with a

microwave, fridge, cable, Internet and A/C

• Free on-campus parking

• Two computer labs in Thompson Hall

• 200 upperclassman apartments

• Most Greek Chapters offer housing

• 20 computer labs + Internet access

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Community Nationally ranked universities, leading hospitals and internationally acclaimed performing arts groups can all be found in Genesee County. We are a community that values education, health, culture, business and a rich quality of life for Genesee families.

Born with an entrepreneurial spirit that jump-started the automobile industry, the region continues to offer residents and visitors a wealth of amenities that embrace tradition and innovation.

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Sports and RecreationIn Genesee County, we work hard and play hard too. Our community is home parkland, sports teams and an arena that plays hosts to professional sports games and other community events.

Flint may be a big city (the metro-area has a population of approximately 102,000), but it still has 11,000 acres of woods, water and trails to offer – all part of Michigan’s largest county park system. Go golfi ng, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, hunting, skiing, snowmobiling – and more, all right here!

Arts and CultureFlint is a place where art is born and refi ned, and history is preserved and honored. Home to a collection of renowned museums, cultural centers and performing arts groups, the people of Genesee County embrace art from every era in all its many forms.

Consider visiting the Flint Cultural Center - home to the Sloan Museum, The Whiting Auditorium, the Longway Planetarium and more! Take in the arts at the Flint Institute of Music (home to the Flint Symphony Orchestra) or the Flint Institute of Art . And you can enjoy more than just classical music – the nearby DTE Energy Music Center is one of the nation’s top ranked amphitheater venues, and hosts over 70 events each summer.

ShoppingFor shoppers, there is the Genesee Valley Center and the Courtland Center, and Flint is a short drive to Prime Outlets at Birch Run and Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills.

Flint is also centrally located - it’s just a short drive to destinations such as Detroit, Lake Huron, beautiful Northern Michigan, or even Canada.

Whatever your interests, chances are you can fi nd them right here in Flint. Entertain yourself! Find time for Flint!

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Kettering’s Study Abroad Program prepares students for global leadership by providing knowledge and experience that will give them a competitive edge in the world market. Employers recognize that applicants who have studied, worked, or traveled abroad are more likely to possess the qualities in demand by the global economy - courage to take risks, imagination, adaptability, and self confi dence.

Fast Facts

• Classes taught in English• Pay Kettering tuition• Receive a $1,500 stipend• Fits your schedule• Most are for one academic

term (three months) • Scholarships are available• Typically occurs junior

year, but can be scheduled sophomore or senior year

• Students must have at least a 2.5 GPA or departmental approval and can’t fail a class the year prior to their program

Locations and Degree Programs

Oswald Fellowship

• The Oswald International Student Fellowship provides grants for students involved in the study abroad program. Up to fi ve grants are awarded on a competitive basis, with consideration given to fi nancial need, academic record, the plan for the expenditure of the grant, and the country to be visited

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• Credits fully applicable toward degree up to 16 credit hours. Students normally take three courses in their major and one social science class

• For credit to transfer, a student must earn a grade of 3.7 or higher. On this scale, a 1.0 is the best grade possible

Business• Reutlingen University in Reutlingen,

Germany (fall)

Chemistry • Reutlingen University in Reutlingen,

Germany (fall)

Computer Engineering• The Hochschule in Ulm, Germany

(spring)

Computer Science• The Hochschule in Furtwangen,

Germany (fall)• The Hochschule in Ulm, Germany

(spring)

Electrical Engineering• Reutlingen University in Reutlingen,

Germany (fall)• The Hochschule in Ulm, Germany

(spring)

Industrial Engineering • Reutlingen University in Reutlingen,

Germany (fall)

Mechanical Engineering• The Hochschule in Esslingen, Germany

(spring and fall)• The Hochschule in Konstanz, Germany

(spring term)• The Hochschule in Ulm, Germany (fall

term)• Reutlingen University in Reutlingen,

Germany (fall term)

Programs in Development• Yangzhou University in Yangzhou, China• Tongji University in Shanghai, China• Ajou University in Suwon, South Korea• Chungju National University in Chungju

City, South Korea• Yeditepe University in Istanbul, Turkey• Reutlingen University in Reutlingen,

Germany - Graduate students

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If you’re ready to get the Kettering Advantage, get up to speed on our admissions process. You can apply online at admissions.kettering.edu or print an application and mail it to us. Although we accept applications throughout the year, it is best to apply as early as possible. Applications for admission are evaluated on the strength of academic preparation and scholastic achievement and aptitude as measured by the school or college grades, rank in class, and test scores.

Items Needed• A completed application• Offi cial H. S. Transcripts• ACT or SAT Scores

Required Courses• English: Three years• Algebra: Two years• Geometry: One year• Trigonometry: One semester

(except for BBA)• Lab Science: Two years (one must

be chemistry or physics for all programs except the BBA)

Recommended Courses• Pre-Calculus or Calculus• Foreign Language• Computers • CAD and/or Drafting

GPA & Test Scores• 3.0 or better for combined

Math, Science & English GPA• ACT (Kettering’s Code: 1998)

25th - 75th Percentile:• English: 23-30• Math: 26-31• Composite: 24-30

• SAT (Kettering’s Code: 1246) 25th - 75th Percentile:• Verbal: 560-680• Math: 600-700

International Students• A completed application • Secondary school transcripts • SAT/ACT and/or TOEFL • IELTS may be considered • Personal statement indicating

why you want to attend Kettering or why you want to study in the United States

• Two letters of recommendation • Financial proof• F-1 Student Visa

Home School• Comprehensive transcripts from

home school associations or primary teacher accepted.

• Transcripts should include course name, credit, grade, graduation date and a signature affi rming that it is the offi cial record of academic studies.

• If any credit was earned in a formal high school or college, the applicant must submit an offi cial copy of the transcript from the respective school.

AP and IB Credits• An offi cial AP transcript must

be sent to Kettering from the College Board AP Program.

• AP credits don’t override prerequisite requirements.

• Students seeking International Baccalaureate (IB) credit should have an offi cial IB transcript sent to Kettering.

• Kettering awards credit and/or waivers for IB HL scores of 5 or 6 or better for the following when the full IB diploma has been earned: Physics, Mathematics, and Biology.

Transfer Students• A completed application • Offi cial high school transcripts • Offi cial transcripts from all

attended colleges• ACT or SAT scores (if you have

less than 30 credit hours at another college)

• List of courses in progress • Catalog with course

descriptions from each college attended

• Primary consideration is given to the applicant’s overall GPA and overall number of credit hours taken.

• A typical student should be taking 14 to 16 credit hours per semester of coursework similar to what is taken by a Kettering University student.

• Candidates who haven’t pursued full-time collegiate study and/or followed a program of studies that does not include extensive math and science will be evaluated on their high school and college records as well as their test scores.

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Advanced Placement Exam RequiredScore

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KetteringCourse Number

Art History and English (Lit and Comp) 1

4, 5 4 HUMN 201

Biology 2 4, 5 3 and 1 BIOL 141 and BIOL 142

Calculus AB 3, 4, 5 4 MATH 101

Calculus AB Subgrade 3, 4, 5 4 MATH 101

Calculus BC 3 4 MATH 101

Calculus BC 4, 5 4 and 4 MATH 101 and MATH 102

Chemistry 4, 5 3 and 1 CHEM 135/136 or CHEM 137/136

Computer Science A 4, 5 4 CS 101

Computer Science AB 3 4 CS 101

Computer Science AB 4, 5 4 and 4 CS 101 and CS 102

Environmental Science 2 4, 5 4 BIOL 297

European History 4, 5 4 SSCI 201

Foreign Language 2 - Any 4, 5 4 LANG 297

Human Geography 4, 5 4 SSCI 201

Macroeconomics 3, 4, 5 4 ECON 201

Microeconomics 3, 4, 5 4 ECON 201

Physics C, Part I - Mech 4, 5 3 and 1 PHYS 114 and PHYS 115

Physics C, Part II - E&M 4, 5 3 and 1 PHYS 224 and PHYS 225

Psychology 2 3, 4, 5 4 FREE-297

Statistics 2 3, 4, 5 4 BUSN 226

U.S. History and U.S. Government 3 3, 4, 5 4 SSCI 297

World History 4, 5 4 SSCI 201

IBO Exam Required

ScoreCreditsGranted

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Biology (HL) 6, 7 4 BIOL 241 and BIOL 242

Chemistry (HL) 5, 6, 7 4 CHEM 135 and CHEM 136

Computer Science (HL) 5, 6, 7 8 CS 101 and CS 102

Computer Science (SL) 5, 6, 7 4 CS 101

English (HL) and History (HL) 6, 7 4 SSCI 201

Foreign Language - Any (HL) 5, 6, 7 4 or 8 LANG 297

Mathematics (HL) 5, 6, 7 4 MATH 101

Physics (HL) 6, 7 4 PHYS 114 and PHYS 115

Sociology (HL) 6, 7 4 SSCI 201

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE CREDITS

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For specifi c questions, please contact the Registrar’s offi ce at 800-955-4464 ext. 9583.

1 Both courses must be taken and both scores must be 4 or better.2 Seek department advisement for curriculum requirement application.3 Both courses must be taken and both scores must be 3 or better.

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Paying for college doesn’t mean eating mac and cheese for the rest of your life! It’s all about value. A Kettering education comes with a big payoff that impacts your life (and fi nances) years before graduation. Remember, you can earn up to $65,000 through co-op - which can help boost your bank statement and take some of the stress out of paying for tuition, books, or pizza. You can also fi nd a number of other sources of fi nancial aid.

Kettering University Merit Scholarships• ALL ADMITTED STUDENTS ARE AUTOMATICALLY

CONSIDERED FOR MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS• Merit Scholarships are awarded based on

academic performance. Indicators used to assess awards include a combination of ACT and/or SAT scores, plus GPA.

• Kettering University Need-Based Grants are determined by the results of the FAFSA. All students are highly encouraged to complete the FAFSA starting January 1 of every year. Each year a student’s need-based aid is reevaluated to determine the new award for the next year.

Other Kettering Scholarships• FIRST Robotics: usfi rst.org Award: up to $5,000/year Total Value: up to $22,500• National Co-op Scholarship Program: co-op.edu Award: up to $6,000/year Total Value: up to $27,000• SAE Scholarship: students.sae.org Award: $5,000/year Total Value: $22,500 • DECA Scholarship Award: up to $2,500/year Total Value: up to $11,500• The Russell J. Ebeid ‘62 ACCESS Scholarship

for Arab American Students Award: varies

2011-2012 Costs*• Tuition: $29,536• Room and Board: $6,560• Fees: $682

Kettering’s CommitmentKettering is committed to providing scholarships for a wide range of high-achieving students. Approximately 98% of Kettering students receive some sort of fi nancial aid, with 88% of students receiving a Kettering Merit Scholarship.

*Among top ranked schools, our tuition is among the lowest in the nation. Combined with professional co-op earnings and generous fi nancial aid packages, Kettering is very affordable to our students. All fi gures may be subject to change.

Kettering Return on Investment• Kettering’s Co-op Wage and Benefi t Survey:

co-op.kettering.edu/docs/BenefSurvey.pdf• Kettering grad’s starting salaries outpace

competition:payscale.com/best-colleges/best-engineering-colleges.asp

• Kettering Graduate Salary Survey: co-op.kettering.edu/docs/GraduateSalary.pdf

IMPORTANT NOTE: In addition to need-based aid and merit scholarships, wages earned as a result of co-op or other experiential learning experiences can be used to off-set the cost of a student’s education. Nearly 98% of the 2011 entering class received fi nancial aid or scholarships. For this reason, ALL families are encouraged to fi le a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to take advantage of the University’s need-based aid and state and federal gift aid.

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Scholarships and GrantsGrants and Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit and/or need and don’t need to be repaid. Possible sources are: high schools, churches, local businesses, and civic organizations. The best place to look for information about these private sources of funding is the reference section of your library or on the Internet.

LoansLoans are funds borrowed by the student or parent that must be paid back.

The Direct Loan Program offers the following types of loans:• Subsidized Loans: For students with demonstrated fi nancial need, as determined by federal regulations.

No interest is charged while a student is in school at least half-time, during the grace period, and during deferment periods.

• Unsubsidized Loans: Not based on fi nancial need, interest is charged during all periods, even during the time the student is in school, and in grace and deferment periods.

• PLUS Loans: Unsubsidized loans for the parents of dependent students. PLUS loans help pay for education expenses up to the cost of attendance minus all other fi nancial assistance. Interest is charged during all periods.

Alternative (private) Loans• Administered and processed by private lending institutions to be used for educational costs. • Alternative loans are not part of the Federal Loan Program and should be used for circumstances where

you have exhausted all other options in regards to fi nancing your education.

Work StudyWork Study programs let you earn money toward your education by working on-campus. Funded by federal and state governments and by Kettering, work-study is available for nearly all interested students who apply for assistance. Please note: Applicable to United States citizens or permanent residents of the United States only.

Federal and State Grant Programs• Kettering School Code: 002262• Complete the FAFSA by March 1st • Federal Pell Grant: up to $5,550 per

year, need based• Federal Supplemental Education

Opportunity Grant: $500-$2,000 per year, need based

• Michigan Competitive Scholarship/Michigan Tuition Grant: up to $1,512 per year, need based, MI residents only

• Kettering University Grants: amount varies, need based

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Kettering University1700 University Avenue

Flint, MI 48504www.kettering.edu

Offi ce of Admissions• Phone: (810) 762-7865 or Toll-free in the U.S. &

Canada at (800) 955-4464, ext. 7865• Email: admissions@kettering.edu• Website: www.admissions.kettering.edu

Campus VisitsStudent-led, one-on-one walking tours of campus, complete with a meeting with an admissions advisor are available Monday - Friday.• Tour Times:

• 9:15 AM• 10:15 AM• 11:15 AM• 1:30 PM

• Register: admissions.kettering.edu/visit or call the Offi ce of Admissions

Visit Us Virtually• Facebook: www.facebook.com/KetteringAdmissions • YouTube: www.youtube.com/kumedia• Zinch: www.zinch.com/college/Kettering-University• Twitter: @KetteringU• Blog: bulldogs.kettering.edu/lifeatkettering• Flickr: www.fl ickr.com/photos/kettering_university• LinkedIn: KettNet - The Kettering University Network• Issuu: www.issuu.com/kettering• Kettering Mobile: m.kettering.edu

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