Where will you be next year?

p l y m o u t h s t a t e u n i v e r s i t y

p l y m o u t h s t a t e u n i v e r s i t y

u n d e r g r a d u a t e a d m i s s i o n s(800) 842-6900(603) 535-2237

plymouth.edu/admissions/visitadmissions@plymouth.edu

PSU Experience 2–5

Just the Facts 6

Financial Support 7

Academics 8–19

Academic Degree Programs 9

Internships 19

Study Abroad 20–21

Student Life 22–29

Athletics 30–33

Health & Safety 34

Community Service 35

Career Services 36–37

Where Is Plymouth Anyway? 38–39

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p s u e x p e r i e n c e

plymouth State experience

What will a psu degree give me?

By the time you graduate, you will be

well prepared to enter the working

world. You will think critically and have

a deep and practical understanding

of your chosen field.

Get the experience and the degree!

Whether you’re into the environment,

health, education, business, or music

performance, a visit is the best way to

find out if Plymouth State University

is the right fit for you. For more

information visit plymouth.edu/

admissions or call (800) 842-6900.

p s u e x p e r i e n c e | 3

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p s u e x p e r i e n c e

Why do almost a thousand students like you choose PSU every year?“psu has my major.” With 55 majors and 60+ minors,

plus a program for students still

deciding on a major, your options

are wide open. (See page 9 for

the complete list.)

“i can afford it.” 90% of first-year students receive

some kind of financial aid, so

don’t let cost get in the way of

your education.

“it’s the right size for me.”• 4,000undergraduates

(nearly half from out of state)

• 47statesand26foreign

countries represented

• Averageclasssize:16

“i love the area.” In addition to living in one of

America’s great small towns, you’ll

be minutes from ski resorts, rivers,

and theatre and concert venues,

and just a couple hours from

Boston and Portland. Think of

PSU’s 170-acre central New

Hampshire campus as a laborato-

ry, a classroom, and a playground.

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4,000 undergraduates

“I really like the small class sizes and the fact that I have

real relationships with my professors. I know a lot of

them go above and beyond for me. I think at larger

institutions you’re shuffled through faster and don’t get as much individualized attention. There’s a place for everybody

here if you look for it.”

HannaH SmitH ’15, printmaking BFa candidate,

karl drerup art gallery and print studio work

study, Former president oF the student art collective

“everyone gets involved.”Community service is the culture and the

norm here. The PSU motto—Ut prosim,

or “That I may serve”—really means

something to students and faculty.

Visit plymouth.edu/admissions or call

(800) 842-6900 for more information

and to schedule a campus tour.

Watch: see what psu is all about.

go.plymouth.edu/this-is-psu

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Plymouth State University, in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, or disability, in admission or access to, treatment of, or employment in its programs or activities.

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is college worth it?

recent college graduates typically

make about $17,500 more a year

than high school graduates—and that

gap is widening. Ninety-six percent

of PSU alumni land jobs or begin

graduate school within three months

of graduation. Especially in rough

economic times, a degree from

PSU can bring more opportunities

throughout your working life.

okay, i want to go … but

how will i pay?

Don’t let cost get in the way of your

education. We may be able to find a

way together. 90% of PSU first-year

students receive some kind of need-

or merit-based financial aid.

once you’ve fallen in love with PSU

and been accepted, the Financial

Aid Team will walk you through every

option; tell you about scholarships,

grants, loans, and work-study; and

help you fill out forms. And they will

stick with you through all your years

at PSU, as long as you need them.

Are you eligible for financial support?

Apply for it and find out! remem-

ber:collegedegree=moremoney+

more job opportunities.

plymouth.edu/office/ financial-aid

F i n d i n g a w a y

financial support

estimated average annual cost of tuition, mandatory fees, and room and board:• NHresident: $22,205• Non-resident: $30,115• NHcommuter: $12,677

need- and merit-based financial assistance available.

psu’s net price calculator:

go.plymouth.edu/calculator

in accordance with nCaa division iii rules, psu does not offer athletic scholarships.

Watch: you made it to psu! students and families on move-in day.

go.plymouth.edu/movein

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academicsW h a t d o e s c o l l e G e l o o k l i k e t o y o u ?

“As a woman, I am a minority in the computer science program. Dr. Roberson

has been so supportive of me. He’s interested not only in my progress in class, but also in my development in the field. I

hope I can encourage more incoming female students looking to pursue computer

science to come here next year!”

KelSey neil ’16, computer science, programming

team, hackademykelsey neil ’16 with computer science proFessor christian roBerson and vaughan coder ’15, computer science major.

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artArt:GraphicDesignArt:StudioArtArt Education (K–12) Art History BFA in graphic DesignBFA in Studio Art

atmospheric science & chemistryChemistry:BiochemistryChemistry:ChemistryEducation (7–12)Chemistry:Environmental ChemistryChemistry:Generalmeteorology

bioloGical sciencesBiologyBiological Science Education (7–12)BiotechnologyEnvironmental Biology

businessAccountingBusiness AdministrationFinanceManagement:General managementManagement:HumanResource managementManagement:International BusinessManagement:SmallBusiness/ Entrepreneurship Marketing:IntegratedMarketing CommunicationsMarketing:ProfessionalSalesMarketing:PublicRelationsSports management

communication & media studiesCommunicationStudies:Media StudiesCommunicationStudies: Professional Communication

computer science & technoloGyComputer ScienceInformation Technology

criminal justiceCriminal Justice

early childhood studiesEarlyChildhoodStudies:ContractEarlyChildhoodStudies:Early Care & EducationEarlyChildhoodStudies:Teacher Certification (PreK–3)EarlyChildhoodStudies:Early Intervention

elementary education & childhood studiesChildhood StudiesElementary Education (K–8)

enGlishEnglishEnglish:Literature&FilmEnglish:TeacherCertification(5–12)English:Writing

environmental science & policyEnvironmentalScience&Policy: Community & EnvironmentEnvironmentalScience&Policy: Environmental Science

health & human performanceAdventure EducationAthletic TrainingExercise & Sport PhysiologyHealthEducation&Promotion: Health PromotionHealthEducation&Promotion: School Health (K–12)PhysicalEducation:ContractPhysicalEducation:Physical Education & Health Education Teacher Certification (K–12)PhysicalEducation:Teacher Certification (K–12)Sports management

history, philosophy & social studies educationHistoryPhilosophySocial Studies Education (5–12)

humanities councilHumanities

interdisciplinary studies councilInterdisciplinary Studies

lanGuaGes & linGuisticsFrenchmodern LanguagesSpanish

mathematicsmathematicsMathematics:MiddleSchool Teacher Certification (5–8)Mathematics:SecondaryTeacher Certification (7–12)

music, theatre & danceMusic:CommercialVoice PerformanceMusic:ContractMusic:MusicTechnologyMusic:PianoPerformance& PedagogyMusic:VoicePerformance& Pedagogymusic Education (K–12)TheatreArts:ActingTheatreArts:ContractTheatreArts:DramaticWritingTheatreArts:MusicTheatre PerformanceTheatreArts:TheatricalDesign/Tech

nursinG Nursing:RN–BSNursingProgramNursing:Pre–Licensure Nursing

psycholoGyPsychologyPsychology:DevelopmentalPsychology:MentalHealthPsychology:Psychology&Law

social scienceAnthropology/Sociology: AnthropologyAnthropology/Sociology: SociologyEnvironmental PlanninggeographyPolitical SciencePublic managementSocial ScienceTourism management & Policy

social WorkSocial WorkSocialWork:AgingServicesSocialWork:Child&Family ServicesSocialWork:HealthServicesSocialWork:MentalHealthServicesSocialWork:SocialServicesfor Hispanic Communities

Academic Degree Programs

For a current list of majors and minors, visit go.plymouth.edu/programs.

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close and collaborative

You’re among a small group of students, discussing,

arguing,andanalyzingyoursubjecttogether.Your

professor calls on you by name. She expects you to

get out and apply your learning in the real world,

through research, university-community partner-

ships, internships with local businesses, study abroad,

volunteer work, or national student exchanges. Years

later, she’ll still know your name.

This is your life at Plymouth State.

plymouth.edu/academics

Will i get in?

While your academic record is your most valuable

asset in applying, PSU also looks closely at your

character, leadership, initiative, and special talents.

Mostadmittedstudentswillhave:

• Completedafour-yearcollegeprepcurriculum

with an overall A or B average;

• Participatedincommunityservice;

• Beenamemberofaclub,organization,and/or

athletic team in high school.

Watch: is the business honors program for you?

go.plymouth.edu/bizhonors

art education major courtney minnehan working with steel in a Foundations oF sculpture class.

average class size: 16

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“I know my experience at PsU will help me in my life after college. Academically, I feel prepared. If you want to get

into a career that you are

going to actually enjoy, going to college is how you can help make that dream come true.”

taizan carter ’14english with

teacher certiFication option

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“Choosing what aspect of psychology I would focus on required discovering what it was that made me tick, what

was my passion. As I molded into the person I was going to be, my career path changed as well. Becoming a guidance counselor offers many

different job opportunities within one position, and I would have the ability to

inspire people on a daily basis. I have found a home here; the feel that you get from Plymouth state cannot be

found anywhere else.”

Kayla grimeS ’14, psychology, student Body president, class president,

student senate, alternative spring Break,

museum oF the white mountains

students in the exercise and sport physiology program perForm tests with student-athletes. coaches use the results to improve athlete strength and conditioning.

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Get your degree sooner

… or go on for a higher degree. If you’re hoping to get out into the

workforce as soon as possible, PSU gives you a chance to speed

up your degree progress by taking Winterim and summer session

courses, as well as weekend, evening, online, and blended courses.

five years, two degrees

And while the idea of graduate school may seem as far off as the

moon,here’ssomethingthatmightbringthatmoonwithinreach:

The College of graduate Studies has options that allow you to

finish your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in only five years.

plymouth.edu/graduate

academic support: we’ve got your back

When you arrive at PSU, you’ll find that everyone wants to help

you succeed. You’ll have full access to all these services and more

duringyouryearshere:• AcademicAdvising

• CareerServices

• DepartmentofUniversityStudies

• HonorsProgram

• MathActivitiesCenter

• PASS(PlymouthAcademicSupportServices),including peer tutoring, academic counseling, and services for students with disabilities

• WritingCenter

plymouth.edu/academics/academic-support

environmental Biology students work on a migration raptor Banding program.

Watch: exercise and sport physiology students work directly with student-athletes in the athlete testing program.

go.plymouth.edu/esp

opportunities for success

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“University studies advisors didn’t just tell me the classes I should be taking.

They took the time to know what I wanted to do with my degree so that they could help me reach my goals.”

JoSiane umuteSi ’16,marketing/ puBlic relations

with a minor in communications,marketing association oF

plymouth state, spring Fling committee, psu volunteers, delta Zeta sorority, community service

orientation student leader

josiane umutesi ’16 with patrick cate, director oF university studies.

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so, what’s your major?

get used to this question—you’ll

be hearing it a lot over the next few

years. Whether you declare a major

before you enroll or need some more

time to decide, PSU can help you get

to where you want to go. And you

have plenty of majors to choose from

(see page 9).

no major yet? no problem.

Some students enter college with a

major in mind. others—about a third

of entering first-year students—are

still deciding. The Department of

UniversityStudiesisapersonalized

advising program designed to help

you explore academic options and

choose an appropriate major. Dedi-

cated faculty and staff will devote

time to getting to know you, welcom-

ing you to university life, and serving

as academic advisors and mentors

until you choose a major and move

on to a home department. With their

help, you will be better prepared to

graduate within four years and put

your education to good use.

plymouth.edu/office/university-studies

design your own major

PSU’s Interdisciplinary Studies degree

program allows you to create your

own major with the assistance of fac-

ulty from two or more departments.

Interested in the global economy?

mix professional sales courses with

foreign language. Want to go pre-

med? Combine courses in biology,

chemistry, and mathematics. Is Web

design your thing? Combine graphic

arts and computer science.

Being an innovative thinker with a

range of interrelated skills can give

you the edge you need to get into a

profession you love.

plymouth.edu/interdisc

55 degree programs

Watch: dillon bissell ’14 discusses how the interdisciplinary studies program is helping him achieve his goals.

go.plymouth.edu/interstudies

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research and service learning

At PSU, learning takes place both in and out of the

classroom, throughout the region and around the world.

Whether you’re a first-year student or a senior, and

regardless of your major, you’ll have opportunities to

apply your coursework to the real world through research

projects and a wide variety of short-term and long-term

service-learning projects that combine community ser-

vice with learning.

PSU students have examined water quality from samples

they’ve collected from local rivers, developed business

planstohelpareabusinesses,analyzedthebiological

clocks of horseshoe crabs at the seacoast, studied media

impact on childhood obesity, presented research on

Capitol Hill, discussed social issues with community lead-

ers in the Dominican republic, and so much more.

What will you do at PSU?

hands-on learning

Watch: experiential learning during an adventure education immersion semester.

go.plymouth.edu/immersion

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Watch: environmental science and policy students work with nh fish and Game on the ammonoosuc atlantic salmon survey.

go.plymouth.edu/salmon

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lots oF Fun in the costume shop as students stitched together some cast memBers oF the hilarious musical Avenue Q.

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internships

Test-drive a career, develop marketable

skills, and network with professionals

while applying what you’ve learned in

class to the real world. The staff at PSU’s

global Education office will help you

find internship opportunities locally or

around the world that match your skills

and interests.

Here are just a few places our students

haverecentlyinterned:

life is Good

Snowboarder magazine

otterbox

sesame street

hasbro

northwestern mutual

“My education at PsU gave me the technical background and problem-solving skills I needed to do well in my internship, and my internship gave me the chance to work in an office environment and build my

interpersonal skills. I did so well in my internship that the company offered me a full-time position.”

micHael decota ’14 computer science

technical support engineer at narrative one

real-world experience

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jamie tarallo ’15 earned a $500 scholarship to study aBroad in taormina, sicily, italy in the Fall oF her junior year.

keith Bouchard ’14 spent the second semester oF his junior year at kansai gaidai university in osaka, where he studied japanese language, culture, literature, and Film. he returned to japan aFter graduation to teach english to students.

read keith’s travel blog!

go.plymouth.edu/japan

alicia mello ’17 spent her First semester as a psu student studying in limerick, ireland, as part oF psu’s Freshman aBroad program.

Brianna pintauro ’17 at the Famous giant’s causeway in northern ireland.

alan spadaFora ’15 (Far right) spent a semester studying at university oF otago in new Zealand.

six theatre majors traveled to duBlin, ireland, For a two-week course at the american college in duBlin. while there, they studied the works oF oscar wilde and perFormed scenes From his comedy The ImporTAnce of BeIng eArnesT in the Famed writer’s Boyhood home.

Ireland

Japan

New Zealand

Italy

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study abroad

Earn credits toward your PSU degree

while you experience new cultures

through study abroad programs in

more than 100 countries, including

China, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy,

and Jamaica. You can even study

abroad as early as the first semes-

ter of your first year through PSU’s

Freshman Abroad Program at the

University of Limerick in Ireland,

where you’ll take classes and live on

campus in a residential village with

Irish students and other international

students. You’ll also have a chance to

get to know a PSU faculty member

who will accompany you and your

PSU classmates to Ireland and teach

two of your courses. Field trips, cul-

tural events, and participation in the

University of Limerick’s many stu-

dent clubs and societies are included

in the program.

Not only is study abroad exciting

and educational, it’s also affordable.

PSU and many of its study abroad

partners offer scholarships, and any

financial aid you’ve been awarded

travels with you.

Want a more domestic study experi-

ence? Through the New Hampshire

Exchange and the National Student

Exchange, you can study away for

a semester or a year at locations

throughout the state or throughout

the US.

Whether you choose to study near

or far, for a few weeks as part of a

course, for an entire semester, or

even an entire year, the global

Education office will help you every

step of the way, and they’ll be there

for you throughout your time away

from PSU.

plymouth.edu/global

the experienCe oF a liFetime

“I knew that I wanted to travel and do study abroad in college. When I found out that I could study abroad my first

semester of my first year at PsU, I was impressed and I decided to apply.”

danica bayS ’17, environmental Biology

global education

the world is your classroom

England

psu offers study abroad programs in more than 100 countries.

Watch: study abroad can change your life. but don’t just take our word for it.

go.plymouth.edu/travel

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Student lifethere's more to life at psu than studyinG

Where you’ll live

PSU’s 170-acre campus is home to

seven residence halls and two student

apartment complexes. All rooms are

furnished with the basics for you and

yourroommate:beds,dressers,desks,

chairs, and closets. The fun part is

decorating your space and making it

your own!

All residence halls are co-ed and have

a live-in, professional residence direc-

tor as well as student staff who are

available to support and assist stu-

dentsandhelporganizerecreational

and social events. Wi-Fi and laundry

facilities are available in all residence

halls, along with community space

with TVs and recreational equipment.

Ourcampussizeallowsformore

interpersonal connections, increased

participation in campus life, and easier

and greater access to support systems

whether academic, social, or personal.

Four of our residence halls offer com-

munities with programming centered

around specific themes, including

service, health and wellness, inter-

national/culturalexploration,and

LgBTQ and allies.

Watch: Get an inside look at blair residence hall.

go.plymouth.edu/blairhall

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“WITHIN THE FIrST HoUr oF moVINg INTo BLAIr HALL, PEoPLE HAD KNoCKED oN mY Door AND INTroDUCED THEmSELVES. THE BEST PArT ABoUT LIVINg IN A rES HALL IS LIVINg AmoNg FrIENDS. YoU CAN mEET UP WITH THEm AND WALK To DINNEr TogETHEr, go To CLASSES TogETHEr, or JUST HANg oUT.” brandon rich ’17

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Watch: hungry? take a tour of some of your dining options at psu.

go.plymouth.edu/dining

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What you’ll eat

The PSU campus has a large variety of snacking and din-

ing options. Whatever you’re craving, Prospect Dining Hall

hasit:choosefromhome-cookedfavorites,afullyloaded

saladbar,vegetarianoptions,pizza,desserts—there’seven

a walk-up window for to-go orders. At the HUB (Hartman

Union Building) you can grab a quick bite at the Union

grille or a bagel and coffee at the Sidewalk Café. While

you’re at Lamson Library, you can stop by the Commons

Café for a latte and a muffin.

Along the edge of campus on main Street you’ll find Thai,

deli,Chinese,Mexican,pizza,burgers,andmore.

What you can do

Do what you love or try something new! See a perfor-

mance at the Silver Center for the Arts, ice skate at Han-

away rink, cheer the Panthers on to victory at a game, take

a yoga class, work out in the Fitness Center, shop on main

Street—whatever you’re into, there’s always something to

do on or around campus.

And don’t forget the lakes and mountains that surround

PSU are perfect for hiking, biking, climbing, skiing, snow-

boarding, or just relaxing.

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@plymouthstate

the outdoor center

Nogear?Noproblem:theOutdoorCenter

offers students free use of recreational

equipment including skis, snowshoes, and

paddling and camping gear. The center

also sponsors day and overnight trips so

you can learn or practice skills like rock

climbing, paddling, surfing, and skiing.

plymouth.edu/outdoor-center

30 minutes and $7.50 gets you some

of the best skiing and boarding in

New England

Watch: psu ski & snowboard day

go.plymouth.edu/skiday2014

Watch: let the outdoor center help you with your next adventure.

go.plymouth.edu/outdoor

Bethany duggan ’16 won the spring campus instagram contest with her photo, preTTy plymouTh on A rAIny sATurdAy.

psu’s lavender graduation celeBrates the accomplishments oF graduating lgBtQ+ seniors.

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plymouth.edu/life

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From varsity, intramural, and club

sports teams to 100+ social clubs,

there are endless opportunities to

meet people, get involved, and have

fun. Here’s just a sample of some of

themorepopularclubsoncampus:

• StudentSenate

• RugbyClub

• CommonGround,PSU’senviron-

mental and social justice group

• GamingClub,whereyoucanplay

everything from board games to

video games to card games

• SailingClub,whichintroduces

students to sailing and gets expe-

rienced sailors into college racing

Learn more about life at PSU.

plymouth.edu/student-activities.

100+ clubs and organizations

JOIN, or DIE.plymouth state university

student media organizations

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Watch: learn what it’s like to be part of The Clock, psu’s biweekly student-run newspaper.

go.plymouth.edu/the-clock

“I didn’t expect at college I’d be as involved as I am now. I’m a community

advisor in Blair Hall, vP of Entertainment for PACE (student planning board), I

just did Alternative spring Break with Habitat for Humanity, I’m the vP for the class of 2016, and an admissions rep. And we’re trying to get a sports management club started. This summer, my professor

helped me find an event-planning internship with a blue chip company

in Budapest, Hungary.”

ben Ward ’16, sports management

each year earth jam celeBrates the earth with a day oF solar-powered music, local Food, eco-Friendly vendors, tie-dying, and more.

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athleticSp a n t h e r p r i d e !

Whether you’re a dedicated student-athlete or a die-hard sports fan, you

can’t beat the excitement of Panther Athletics!

PSU fields 20 NCAA Division III varsity athletic teams, all with a proud

traditionofsuccessbothonandoffthefield.Recenthonorsinclude:

• Thefootballteamplaced28student-athletesontheMASCAC

All-Academic team—the most students placed in the entire mASCAC

Conference. To qualify for the team, a student-athlete must have

maintained a 3.2 gPA.

• FieldhockeyplayerNikkiGarveywasselectedforthe2013Longstreth/

National Field Hockey Coaches Association Division III All-region Team.

• Themen’sicehockeyteamplayedintheirthirdstraightMASCAC

Championship in 2014.

•MaxMartinbecamethefirststudent-athleteinPlymouthStatehistory

to compete in the NCAA Skiing Championships, where he placed

22nd in slalom.

• Themen’sbasketballteammadeits12thappearanceintheECAC

tournament.

• Themen’ssoccerteamhasappearedin16NCAATournaments;the

women’s soccer team has appeared in 8 NCAA Tournaments and 5

Final Fours.

• Thewomen’slacrosseteammadeitsfifthappearanceintheNCAA

Lacrosse Championship by capturing the Little East Conference

Championship in 2014.

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intercollegiate athletics

men’s

baseball

basketball

cross country

football

ice hockey

lacrosse

alpine skiing

soccer

Wrestling

indoor/outdoor track and field*

Women's

basketball

cross country

field hockey

ice hockey

lacrosse

alpine skiing

soccer

softball

swimming and diving

tennis

volleyball

indoor/outdoor track and field*

* Coming fall 2015

If you’re looking for the excitement

and camaraderie of sports, but

not the demands of playing at the

varsity level, check out PSU’s wide

selection of sports clubs and intra-

mural sports at plymouth.edu/

recreation/fitness.

fields and facilities

PSU’s campus includes 40 acres

of playing and practice fields, plus

nine outdoor tennis courts, and

the PSU Ice Arena and Savage

Welcome Center, which houses

Hanaway rink. Inside our Physical

EducationCenter,you’llfind:

• 25-yard,six-laneswimmingpool

• Indoortrackandtenniscourt

• Indoorclimbingwall

• Racquetballcourts

• Three-courtgymnasium

with seating for 2,000

• Wrestlingroom

• Athletictrainingand

rehabilitation facility

• VailasPerformanceCenter

new field house opening fall 2015

In fall 2015, PSU’s newest build-

ing, the Active Living, Learning,

and Wellness Center (ALLWell)

North, will open. ALLWell North

is a 108,000-square-foot complex

that will replace PSU’s current field

house and will feature state-of-

the-art athletics and recreational

facilities,includingafull-sizetrack

and indoor tennis courts. With the

opening of ALLWell North, PSU

willoffermen’sandwomen’sindoor/

outdoor varsity track and field.

athletics.plymouth.edu

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“i absolutely love being a student-athlete at psu. We not only play some of the best competition in new england, but we also get an

amazing college experience.”

Cynthia Barata ’17BUSINESS ADmINISTrATIoN

Watch: current panthers talk about what it’s like to be a part of the team.

go.plymouth.edu/joinourteam

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health & safety

Here are just some of the ways

PSU helps make you feel more

athome:

health services is an on-campus

acute care clinic that offers the

kind of care you’d get from your

own doctor. Speare memorial

Hospital, a critical access hospital,

is just across the street from

campus.

The counseling and human

relations center offers free,

confidential services to help stu-

dents with issues including anxiety,

stress, depression, and more.

The saGe (Sexuality, Anti-

Violence, gender, and Equality)

Center provides services that ad-

dress violence prevention, diversity,

and gender-based issues to pro-

mote a safe, inclusive campus.

The reflection and spiritual

care center provides spiritual

support for people of all faiths.

The Wellness center offers

programs that support the health

and well-being of students, includ-

ing massage, life coaching, health

education, and wellness fairs.

All residence halls are smoke-

free and locked 24 hours a day.

Each residence hall has a resi-

dence director and community

advisors who live onsite to help

create a safe and secure living

environment for all students.

The plymouth state university

police department offers safety

services and workshops, enforces

campus parking rules, and edu-

cates the community about best

practices in personal and commu-

nity safety. officers are on duty 24

hours a day.

For more about health and safety,

visit plymouth.edu/life/

health-safety.

Students and families can

use myplymouth.com,

PSU’s online student

portal, to register to

receive campus alerts,

class cancellations,

and emergency

communications.

it ’s all about you

From workshops and talks to movies, dances, and parties, the sage center hosts inFormative, empowering, and Fun events For lgBtQ+ students and allies From all over campus.

psu’s pet therapy sessions, held each semester during Finals week, give students an opportunity to reduce stress and have a little Fun with some playFul pups.

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give back to the community, help

people, and learn more about your-

self in the process at PSU, where

our school motto is Ut prosim,

Latin for “That I may serve.”

The Community Service Center

will connect you with service op-

portunities that fit your schedule

andinterests,fromorganizing

food and clothing drives to men-

toring kids to raising awareness

about important social issues.

serve globally

make a difference globally

through Alternative Spring Break

and international service trips that

will give you the chance to travel,

learn, and serve beyond campus.

PSU students have helped build

homes in South Carolina, cared

for animals at the Humane Society

of Tampa Bay, cleaned up a state

park in georgia, and more.

earn credits while you serve

many of the courses you’ll take

will give you a chance to apply

what you’re learning in class to the

realworld:Artstudentshelpteach

after-school art classes to area

schoolchildren; biology students

collect water samples from lo-

cal rivers and lakes to test water

quality; business students partner

with local businesses to help im-

prove revenue; computer science

studentshelporganizationswith

IT solutions … you get the idea.

However you serve, you’ll gain

some great real-world experience

for life after PSU.

learn more about community

service at psu: plymouth.edu/

community-service.

community Service

Community Service

orientation allows

students to move in

a week early to do

community service

projects, get familiar

with the campus, and

make new friends.

“ALTErNATIVE SPrINg BrEAK IS AN AmAzINg ExPErIENCE. IT rEALLY mAKES YoU FEEL gooD KNoWINg YoU DID SomETHINg USEFUL WITH YoUr SPrINg BrEAK AND IT’S A grEAT WAY To mEET NEW PEoPLE AND CrEATE FrIENDSHIPS, ALoNg WITH gETTINg To TrAVEL!”

samantha levesque ’16, bioloGy

alternative spring Break is a great way to spend a week in a warmer climate and do something meaningFul and Fun.

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c a r e e r s e r v i c e s

from college to career!career services

Preparingyouforarewardingcareer:

it’s the goal of everything we do at

PSU. From your first year through

graduation, PSU’s Career Services is

available to offer you the guidance

and resources you need to plan your

career path. Career Services profes-

sionals will help you identify your

strengthsandinterests,strategizeyour

job search, write an epic cover letter

and résumé, help you perfect your

interviewing skills, and more. Career

Services also hosts career workshops,

job fairs, and employer interviews on

campus.

Even after you’ve entered the work-

ing world, Career Services can help

you advance in your career or change

professions.

plymouth.edu/services/career

the power of a psu degree

Your degree can take you wherever

you want to go. PSU alumni are in

every state in the US, every province

in Canada, and in more than 53 other

countries. They are business owners,

educators, state government officials,

theatre professionals, and more. Here

are just some of the cool jobs our

alumnihave:

• Researchscientist,NASA

• Televisionmeteorologist

• Assistantcoach,MiamiHeat

basketball team

• Strategicmediamanager,

rmS media group

• Athletictrainer,

Philadelphia Phillies

• ITspecialist,TravelersInsurance

• Technicaldirector,

glimmerglass Festival

• Salesrepresentative,

Johnson & Johnson

“My professors at PsU were always pushing me to think a little harder and to come at something from a different angle, both in the classroom and out in

the world. I credit my PsU education with helping me develop the critical thinking skills and communication skills I use in my career every day.”

caSSie Viau ’08, english with a minor in

Business administration, director oF social media,

eFFective student marketing

99% of all PSU grads have a job or are in grad school within six months of graduation

anne yacovitch photo.

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1. chieF meteorologist cHarlie lopreSti ’00 oF wgme portland, maine, returned to campus to share his experiences with students.

2. gene martin ’09 in the new hampshire senate, where he serves as the democratic caucus director.

3. thanks to an agreement Between psu and the division For children, youth, and Families (dcyF), social work major SamantHa nolin ’14 was aBle to get real-world experience through an internship as well as some Financial aid and a guaranteed joB aFter graduation. now she’s doing what she loves as a proFessional social worker.1

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4. dan craig ’03 working out the miami heat’s norris cole in his position as assistant coach/ player development.

5. Joel cadoff ’00 is a park ranger For the national park service at Fort pulaski national monument, georgia. the interpretation and education division oFFers him the opportunity to work with people oF all ages.

Watch: find out why meteorologist charlie lopresti chose plymouth state.

go.plymouth.edu/meteorology

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