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A BRYANT EDUCATION. YOUR WISEST INVESTMENT.

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Bryant’s innovative education instills not just information but values, develops not just technical skills but critical thinking and reasoning ability, and inspires not just competence but leadership and service on a global basis. —Bryant University President Ronald K. Machtley

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A bryAnt educAtion pAys dividends for A lifetime.

APPLIED SCHOLARSHIP

gLObAL PERSPECtIvE

CAREER fOCuS

CHARACtER + LEADERSHIP

Education at a private university will soon eclipse home ownership as the wisest investment of this generation. The importance of choosing

a university that delivers the highest returns of professional and personal success cannot be overstated. Bryant’s innovative

curriculum, purposeful student life program, and award-winning

career education center ensure that your investment holds limitless value today and into the future.

Bryant’s innovative education instills not just information but values, develops not just technical skills but critical thinking and reasoning ability, and inspires not just competence but leadership and service on a global basis. —Bryant University President Ronald K. Machtley

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The student-run Archway Investment Fund manages $500,000 in real investments. Students collaborate with faculty on research in state-of-the-art science labs and in the field.

ACTIVE LEARNING.

Bryant’s commitment to applied learning is reflected in the University’s culture. We strive for excellence, and we expect nothing less of our students.

• A myriad of opportunities for research collaboration with faculty are available across disciplines.

• 100 percent of students complete a service learning project, and many have completed two or more internships by Commencement.

• No large lecture halls mean more one-on-one student interaction with faculty, and classes averaging just 22 students.

• Bryant’s distinctive Sophomore International Experience allows students to experience culture and business globally early in their academic careers.

“ Professor Peter Nigro’s experience at the Federal Office of the Comptroller of the Currency allowed him to connect classroom topics and current events. His class prepared me for interviews with top firms.”

Matt Zewinski ’07 Sr. Portfolio Analyst Hartford Investment Management

www.bryant.edu/campusinitiatives

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The student-run Archway Investment Fund manages $500,000 in real investments. Students collaborate with faculty on research in state-of-the-art science labs and in the field.

ACTIVE LEARNING.

Bryant’s commitment to applied learning is reflected in the University’s culture. We strive for excellence, and we expect nothing less of our students.

• A myriad of opportunities for research collaboration with faculty are available across disciplines.

• 100 percent of students complete a service learning project, and many have completed two or more internships by Commencement.

• No large lecture halls mean more one-on-one student interaction with faculty, and classes averaging just 22 students.

• Bryant’s distinctive Sophomore International Experience allows students to experience culture and business globally early in their academic careers.

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10,000+ hours of volunteer work are completed by students each year. Most students are active in one or more of Bryant’s nearly 100 student organizations.

“ I chose Bryant because I knew I would make a name for myself, and not just be a number. Bryant is a campus that motivates students to be an active part of the community.”

Jin Park ’13 Recipient of the Bryant University Penny Stone Emerging Leader Award

LEARNING BY DOING.

Bryant’s purposefully designed student life programs encourage all students to take part in meaningful leadership opportunities that reach beyond the classroom, providing the resources of a large university with the personal attention of a small campus.

• Award-winning chapters of student groups, like Students in Free Enterprise and the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization, make up Bryant’s nearly 100 co-curricular clubs and organizations.

• The Center for Student Involvement prepares students for success through a comprehensive leadership development program.

• The President’s Senior Advisory Council provides direct student feedback to University leadership to maintain a student-centered learning environment.

• Service learning opportunities range from Alternative Spring Break in Washington D.C. to teaching computer skills in the Dominican Republic.

www.bryant.edu/clubs

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10,000+ hours of volunteer work are completed by students each year.

LEARNING BY DOING.

Bryant’s purposefully designed student life programs encourage all students to take part in meaningful leadership opportunities that reach beyond the classroom, providing the resources of a large university with the personal attention of a small campus.

• Award-winning chapters of student groups, like Students in Free Enterprise and the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization, make up Bryant’s nearly 100 co-curricular clubs and organizations.

• The Center for Student Involvement prepares students for success through a comprehensive leadership development program.

• The President’s Senior Advisory Council provides direct student feedback to University leadership to maintain a student-centered learning environment.

• Service learning opportunities range from Alternative Spring Break in Washington D.C. to teaching computer skills in the Dominican Republic.

Most students are active in one or more of Bryant’s nearly 100 student organizations.

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350+ companies take part in the Corporate Recruiting Program each year. 3,286 resumes were submitted to employers through the Corporate Recruiting Program in 2009-2010.

“ Within the last two years, we have hired more than 20 students from Bryant and are always impressed by how well prepared they are to succeed in the real world.”

Marianne Monte VP for Human Resources The Hanover Insurance Group

PREPARED FOR SUCCESS.

Our responsibility is to educate students for the world ahead. Employers laud Bryant students for their preparedness and poise from day one.

• Beginning in their first-year, students develop an intentional career exploration plan, and have the opportunity to attend “Freshman Only” Career Focus nights.

• For many students, internships lead to multiple job offers as early as their junior year.

• Bryant’s award-winning Amica Center for Career Education offers hundreds of programs, from video-taped mock interviews to assistance with graduate school applications to business dining etiquette.

• Students benefit from accomplished faculty who bring a global perspective and real-world experiences into the classroom.

www.bryant.edu/amicacenter

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350+ companies take part in the Corporate Recruiting Program each year. 3,286 resumes were submitted to employers through the Corporate Recruiting Program in 2009-2010.

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“ There are a lot of creative students and future entrepreneurs at Bryant.

I believe that if you want to be great at something, you need to surround yourself with people who want to create change in our world.”

Miguel Dominguez ’10 Founder Avant Tea

the value of a bryant education.

The Bryant experience provides a foundation for a lifetime of success and fulfillment. Be informed, stay in touch, and continue to learn more about the value of a Bryant education.

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$50,160 is the mean first-year compensation for graduates of the Class of 2010. 97% of the Class of 2010 were employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months of Commencement.

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BRYANT UNIVERSITY1150 Douglas PikeSmithfield, RI 02917-1285www.bryant.edu

Office of Admission(401) 232-6100(800) 622-7001Fax: (401) 232-6741admission@bryant.edu

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$50,160 is the mean first-year compensation for graduates of the Class of 2010. 97% of the Class of 2010 were employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months of Commencement.

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bryant University Office of Admission1150 Douglas PikeSmithfield, RI 02917-1285

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With a distinct, competitive edge—and a 97% employment and graduate school placement rate—Bryant graduates are prepared to meet the challenges of the 21st century head on.

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