College Overview
Type: |
Private institution |
Year Founded: |
1857 |
Religious Affiliation: |
United Methodist |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
N/A |
Local Setting: |
Urban |
Endowment: |
$8,609,824 |
Application Deadline: |
August 31 |
Application Fee: |
$25 |
Selectivity: |
Selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$14,550 |
Room & Board Costs: |
$5,500 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, yearbook |
Student Organizations: |
12 |
Honor Societies: |
Alpha Chi, Alpha Psi Omega (theatre honor society), Sigma Tau Delta (National English Honor Society), Pi Lambda Theta (International Honorary Society and Professional Association in Education), Psi Chi (National Honor Society in Psychology) |
Religious Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Baptist Student Union |
International Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) The International Club (organization for international students and American students who have traveled extensively and hold an interest in cultures of the world. It is designed to ease the transition of those students attending Tennessee Wesleyan from foreign countries and acts as a support group to the campus. |
Other Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) The National Student Nurses Association (an organization for nursing students for the purpose of maintaining and promoting professional standards, providing a unified spirit among student nurses and stimulating interest in the professional organization. The Student Government Association serves as liason among the student body, faculty and administration. Circle K is sponsored by the Athens Kiwanis Club, is a service organization for college students, as well as a leadership and character-building group serving the campus and the community. The Psychology Club is primarily for those students majoring in psychology or human services. However, it is open to all students who express an interest in psychology. Concert Choir - a select group of students admitted through audition. In addition to the concerts performed at the college and in the community, the choir tours extensively, appearing in churches, schools, and on radio and television. Chorale - a select group of voices admitted through audition. They sing literature for a small choral group. |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) The New Exponent (monthly); The Nocatula yearbook (annually); The Springs of Helicon (annually); The Dog Barks (weekly) |
Number of Fraternities: |
0 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
N/A |
Number of Sororities: |
2 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
N/A |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring |
Remedial: |
reading, math, writing, study skills |
Counseling: |
career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, religious |
Career: |
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network |
Local Hiring Firms: |
N/A |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
90,426 |
Library Facilities: |
Methodist Historical Collection, Wesleyan Archives |
Museums |
Student Success Center |
Computers Available: |
68 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library |
Wired Classrooms |
N/A |
Wired Labs: |
75 |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
No |
Wireless Areas: |
|
Wireless Capacity: |
|
Online Registration: |
No |
Campus Safety: |
lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
Yes |
Off Campus Assistance: |
No |
Housing Types Available: |
women's dorms (37%), men's dorms (48%), apartment for single students (15%) |
Sprinkler System: |
N/A |
Fire Alarms: |
N/A |
Campus Size: |
40 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Knoxville, TN (60), Chattanooga, TN (60) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Atlanta, GA (180) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Athens, TN (5) |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Not offered |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Not offered |
Alcohol Permitted: |
No |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance mandatory, class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
Popular Events: |
1. Lipsync - students participate in musical lipsync sessions at the Townsend auditorium. 2. Snow skiing trip in February to Snow Shoe, West Virginia; 3. Snapshot Scavenger Hunt - student groups compete for cash prizes by taking photos of items/people/places on list 4. Bulldog Olympics - student groups compete for cash prizes in fun athletic events 5. Bowling and movies nights; card tournaments montly |
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