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Who We Are
The University of Findlay is a flexible, forward-looking
institution that is constantly seeking ways to better serve students
and the community. In today’s fast-paced world, Findlay is
continually adapting programs and teaching methods to meet the needs of
current students who are preparing for tomorrow’s careers.
 Education
at The University of Findlay is offered in formats that accommodate
students of all ages and their time-pressured lifestyles. In
addition to traditional weekday classes, Findlay offers courses at
night, on weekends and over the Internet.
The University of
Findlay has more than 60 majors leading to baccalaureate degrees and
offers eight master’s degrees and a doctor of pharmacy. Unusual
and well-recognized programs include equestrian studies, pre-veterinary
medicine, nuclear medicine technology, occupational therapy, physical
therapy, and physician assistant, as well as environmental, safety and
occupational health management. Forensic science is the newest
major.
Graduate programs offered include a master of arts in
education, a master of arts in teaching English as a second language
(TESOL) and bilingual education, a master of business administration, a
master of arts in liberal studies, a master of athletic training, a
master of physical therapy, a master of occupational therapy, and a
master of science in environmental, safety and health management.
Three
degree completion programs leading to bachelor of science degrees are
offered entirely online: business management, criminal justice
and environmental, safety and health management. The MBA and the
master of science in environmental, safety and health management also
are offered entirely online in addition to classes held on campus.
More
than 4,500 students are enrolled at Findlay, with 3,300 undergraduate
and 1,200 graduate students. Approximately 2,600 students are
enrolled full-time in the undergraduate program on campus, with 1,200
students living in University housing.
Opportunities
abound for learning leadership and interpersonal skills outside the
classroom. Students may participate in any of more than 75
organizations, including special interest clubs, student media, student
government, performing arts groups service clubs, academic
honorary organizations, spiritual life groups and Greek sororities and
fraternities. Club sports and 27 intramural sports keep the
competitive spirit alive on campus.
The fine arts flourish on
campus with a variety of theatre productions, art exhibits and vocal
and instrumental music concerts that offer creative outlets and
training for students, as well as serve as a source of cultural
enrichment for the community.
The University of Findlay
participates in 23 intercollegiate sports: 11 men’s (baseball,
basketball, cross country, football, golf, indoor and outdoor track,
soccer, swimming and diving, tennis and wrestling) and 10 women’s
(basketball, cross country, golf, softball, soccer, swimming and
diving, tennis, indoor and outdoor track and volleyball). The
newest varsity sports are western and English equestrian riding, which
are mixed sports, although they have predominantly female participants.
The
University of Findlay is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA) Division II and competes in the Great Lakes
Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). Both equestrian
teams are members of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association.
The
University of Findlay is located in a small city that is pleasant and
progressive. Findlay, Ohio, is a mid-western city that has been
designated as a “dreamtown” by Demographics Daily, and it has been named one of the top 100 small towns in the U.S. by Site Selection magazine. Findlay also has been named as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People by America's Promise Alliance.
The University of Findlay is authorized by the Ohio Board of Regents and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission as well as the national accrediting organizations for athletic training, teacher education, physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant, nuclear medicine technology, social work and environmental, safety and occupational health management. Its pharmacy program holds candidate status with the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
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1000 North Main Street
\ Findlay, OH 45840 \
1-800-472-9502 \ 419-422-8313
\ Fax 419-434-4822 |
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