Welcome to The University of Findlay's Web site. We hope that you will enjoy browsing through it and that it will provide answers to your questions about The University of Findlay.

At Findlay, our programs combine career-focused studies with a solid liberal arts foundation.
 We believe this is the best way to equip students for productive lives both in their professions and as contributing citizens to their communities. Service learning is greatly encouraged, and UF is a member of
 Campus Compact.

The University of Findlay is known for its innovative programs in environmental studies (environmental, safety and occupational health management), pre-veterinary medicine, equestrian studies, technology management and others. We also have taken non-traditional approaches to our programs in business and education, which continue to draw a substantial number of students. Findlay also has built a reputation for its health professions programs in physical therapy, pre-medicine, occupational therapy, physician assistant, athletic training, nuclear medicine technology, physical education-strength and conditioning, pre-nursing and recreation therapy. One of our newest up-and-coming majors is hospitality management. In all, there are 63 majors leading to baccalaureate degrees.

As might be expected, Findlay also has embraced the Internet as a new method of delivering educational services. Currently, we offer the MBA and the master of science in environmental management entirely over the Web. In addition, degree completion programs over the Internet are available in business management, criminal justice administration, technical communication and environmental, safety and health management. Many other classes at the undergraduate level also are available through the Internet, as well as a great number of training and professional development courses for people not enrolled in degree programs.

The University has experienced tremendous growth in recent years. For 2002-2003, our enrollment of nearly 4,600 students includes full-time and part-time students pursuing associates', bachelor's or master's degrees. The diverse student body encompasses both traditional and nontraditional students, with approximately 900 students living on campus. In addition, 426 international students from 41 countries attend Findlay. Many of our programs are offered in the evenings and on weekends to accommodate adults with family and employment responsibilities, and selected programs are offered at satellite locations and distance learning sites.

Faculty and staff are focused on students, with personal attention, individual academic advising and a caring environment cited by students and alumni as hallmarks of their education at Findlay. Classes are taught by professors, not graduate assistants. Most faculty have worked in their chosen professions, bringing a wealth of experience to the classroom, where their true love is teaching.

The University of Findlay is situated in a residential area of a town of 37,000 that has been named the best micropolitan community in Ohio and one of the top places to live in the United States. Findlay consistently has one of the lowest unemployment rates in Ohio. The city offers students opportunities for recreation, shopping, internships and employment.

We invite you to contact us by e-mail, call by phone or fax us for further information. Most of all, we invite you to visit campus to see for yourself what The University of Findlay has to offer.

Dr. DeBow Freed
President