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Beauty AboundsDickinson boasts one of the most beautiful college campuses in the region in a metro area that was voted one of America's "most livable cities."
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Dickinson's Iconic Founder:Dr. Benjamin Rush (1745-1813)Dr. Benjamin Rush, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, founded Dickinson College with a grand, yet pragmatic goal: To prepare promising students to become leaders in the newly chartered United States. Under Rush's model, students not only acquire knowledge, but also learn how to apply this knowledge in a rapidly changing world.
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Academic ProgramsDickinson students can pursue either a bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree in 22 disciplinary majors and 19 interdisciplinary majors. The flexible liberal-arts curriculum allows students to fulfill the necessary requirements for their major while exploring a variety of other disciplines. Whichever program they choose, Dickinson students receive a broad-based education that equips them for the future.
Africana Studies
American Studies
Anthropology
Arabic
Archaeology
Army ROTC
Art & Art History
Astronomy
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Biology
Business (International Business
and Management)
Center for Sustainability Education
Chemistry
Chinese
Classical Studies
Community Studies
Computer Science
Creative Writing
Dance and Music
Earth Sciences
East Asian Studies
Economics
Education
Engineering (3-2)
English
Environmental Studies
and Environmental Science
Film Studies
First-year Seminars
French
German
Global Mosaics
Graduate School Agreements
Greek
Health Studies
Hebrew
History
Humanities
Interdisciplinary Studies
International Business & Management
International Studies
Internships
Italian
Italian Studies
Japanese
Journalism
Judaic Studies
Latin
Latin American, Latino
& Caribbean Studies
Law (3-3)
Law & Policy
Linguistics
Mathematics & Computer Science
Medieval & Early Modern Studies
Middle East Studies
Military Science
Modern Greek
Music
Neuroscience
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Policy Management
Policy Studies
Political Science
Portuguese
Portuguese & Brazilian Studies
Pre-Business-Management
Pre-Engineering
Pre-Health
Pre-Law
Psychology
Public Speaking
Religion
Russian
Science, Technology and Culture
Secondary Teaching Certification
Security Studies
Self-Developed
Sociology
Spanish
Sustainability
Theatre Arts
Women's and Gender Studies
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Connected to the Wider WorldThe Dickinson curriculum combines traditional liberal-arts disciplines with innovative new programs in fields ranging from neuroscience to security studies, from environmental studies to theatre & dance. We measure the success of our programs through our students' placement and achievement in graduate and professional schools, the fellowships and scholarships they win, their career choices and accomplishments and their contributions as global citizens.Take the tour »
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A Living LaboratoryLife lessons often can be more powerful than those learned from a book or a blackboard. With that in mind, Dickinson has designed its residential experience to support the useful and engaged liberal-arts education you gain in the classroom. A wide range of housing options foster community-building among students, while activities and organizations offer opportunities for leadership and self-discovery.Take the tour »
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Dickinson College participates in the NCAA Division III Centennial Conference. The Red Devils field 23 varsity sports teams — 11 men's and 12 women's. Dickinson also has dozens of intramural and club sports.Men's SportsBaseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Squash (coming 2014-15)
Swim
Tennis
Track and FieldWomen's SportsBasketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Squash (coming 2014-15)
Softball
Swim
Tennis
Track and Field
VolleyballDive InWhether you're into politics or photography, dance or debate, Dickinson has more than 100 student organizations that provide exiting opportunities to get involved. Here is a sampling:Campus MediaThe Dickinsonian (student newspaper)
The Dickinson Review (literary magazine)
Microcosm (yearbook)
The Square (alternative newspaper)
WDCV-FM
Club SportsEquestrian Club
Ice Hockey Club
Ski and Snowboard Club
Foreign Language ClubsArabic
French
German
Hebrew
Italian
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
GreekSix national fraternities
Five national sororities
One local sorority
Honor SocietiesAlpha Lambda Delta
Dickinson Law Society
Phi Beta Kappa
Psi Chi
Performing ArtsMermaid Players (theater)
Infernos (a cappella)
Run With It! (improv)
College Orchestra
ReligiousDickinson Christian Fellowship
Hillel
Muslim Student Association
ServiceAlternative Spring Break
Save the World
Habitat for Humanity
Special InterestAfrican-American Society
Earth Now!
Feminist Collective
Mock Trial
Model U.N.
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Preparing LeadersAwards and ScholarshipsCarnegie Junior Fellowship
Kathryn Wasserman Davis
Projects for Peace Grant
Fulbright Award
Gilman International Scholarship
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship
Humanity in Action
Marshall Scholarship
George J. Mitchell Scholarship
National Institutes of Health
Undergraduate Scholarship
National Science Foundation
Graduate Fellowship
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship
Morris Udall ScholarshipInternship OpportunitiesAmerican College of Emergency Physicians
Black Entertainment Television
CBS College Sports
Feminist Majority Foundation
Full Circle Dance Company
Goldman Sachs
Internal Revenue Service
International Women's Media Foundation
MTV Networks
National Aquarium
NBC Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
One Laptop Per Child
Philadelphia District Attorney's Office
Philadelphia Flyers Skate Zone
The Brookings Institution
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
UNICEF
United Way
Universität Bremen
Yal University PressEmployment OpportunitiesABC News
American Cancer Society
Bloomberg Financial
The Brookings Institution
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Deloitte and Touche
Ernst & Young
Goldman Sachs
IBM
Johnson & Johnson
KPMG
Lockheed Martin
Microsoft Corporation
MTV Networks
Peace Corps
Pfizer Inc.
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts
Smithsonian Institution
Space and Naval Warfare
Systems Command
Teach for America
U.S. Department of Justice
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Golf Association
Vanguard Corp
Wells FargoGraduate School DestinationsAmerican University
Boston University
Brown University
College of William & Mary
Columbia University
Cornell University
Dartmouth College
Duke University
George Washington University
Georgetown University
Harvard University
Johns Hopkins University
London School of Economics
and Political Science (UK)
Massachusettes Institute of Technology
New York University
Pennsylvania State University
Stanford University
University of Maryland
University of Notre Dame
University of Pennsylvania
University of Profingest (Italy)
University of San Francisco
University of Southern California
University of Texas
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Visit Us!Spending time with people who are part of the community and seeing for yourself what a college is all about are key ways to determine your fit.
We recommend:Discover Dickinson DaysThe introductory visits offer a glimpse of the distinctive nature of the Dickinson education and opportunities to explore our historic, global campus.Upcoming dates:» Sept. 17, Oct. 10, and Nov. 12, 2011
Information SessionsLearn about everything from the college's distinctive mission to the "nuts and bolts" of the admissions process.Typically held:» Monday through Saturday at 10:15 a.m.
Campus ToursWalk the campus guided by current student. Tour highlights include academic buildings, a residence hall, the student union, the athletic center and the library.Typically held:» Monday through Saturday
at 9, 10 and 11 a.m. and 1, 2 and 3 p.m.
Why We ChoseDickinsonDiscover why these current students knew Dickinson was the ideal place to pursue their passions and exceed their own expectations.
Kendall Beals '13
Chapel Hill, N.C.I am not a decisive person so it surprised me, more than my family, friends and anyone I knew, that I applied Early Decision to college... » Learn More
Justin Farrell '13
Newtown Square, Pa.As my journey continued I found other things that attracted me to Dickinson. There is a strong sense of tradition that is celebrated and embraced here... » Learn More
Ailin Pipkin Gabay '14
Buenos Aires, ArgentinaAs soon as I discovered Dickinson, I knew that it was the ideal place for me. I was fascinated with the idea of a place where I could... » Learn More -
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