Admissions - Come for a Visit!

Where you attend college may be one of the most important decisions you will make as an adult. Visiting a college or university is an essential part of your decision. We know you'll find Defiance College to be personable, friendly, and willing to help you make that decision.

The best way to get to know Defiance College is to experience it for yourself. Visiting our campus enables you to make your own discoveries and to ask your own questions. A campus visit will help you feel confident, knowing that you made the right choice for your college education.

A visit to Defiance College includes a personalized look at our academic offerings of 41 programs and majors in the liberal arts and sciences. See for yourself the expanding facilities: the library, athletic complex, and computer centers. Feel what it is like to be part of a college that cares about students. Experience the advantages of small class sizes and a faculty dedicated to individual attention.

When you enter Defiance College you become part of a warm, caring community. It's a place where you can develop intellectually, socially, physically, and spiritually. You have the chance to participate in many ways, to play an important part in campus life. There are opportunities for everyone, allowing each student to reach their own personal goals.

Your visit to Defiance College will be thorough. Depending on your preferences, you will have the opportunity to tour the campus, visit with a faculty member in your major, and interview with an admissions counselor. And of course, lunch is on us! We want you to completely experience the DC lifestyle so that you can decide if we are a good match for you. If you want to visit a class, just ask when you call to make your appointment.

You may be wondering, "Where is Defiance College and how do I get there?" Check out the map of Defiance and the links with driving directions to Defiance and the Defiance College campus.

The Admissions Office welcomes visitors Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and most Saturday mornings in September through May from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Please give us a call at 419-783-2359 or 1-800-520-GO-DC (4632) at least one week in advance so that we can make the necessary arrangements to insure an enjoyable and productive visit.

Joyce Nelson
Admissions Office Coordinator
jnelson@defiance.edu
(419) 783-2359
1-800-520-GO DC (4632)
(419) 784-4010
admissions@defiance.edu
RSVP your visit today!

Special Visitation Programs
Periodically during the year, Defiance College offers special visitation events. If you are interested in any of the following programs, please call us at 1-800-520-GO DC, fill out the RSVP form, or e-mail us at admissions@defiance.edu.

Open House
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Saturday, November 3, 2007
Saturday, March 29, 2008

Can I participate in athletics? What is service-learning? Where will I live on campus? Will I get a job after graduation? Is the campus safe? These and many other questions will be answered as you have the chance to learn about all aspects of the Defiance College campus during various campus sessions. The College's vision calls for an educational experience of engagement - civic, cultural, and learning - for all students. Learn more about the McMaster School for Advancing Humanity, the Carolyn M. Small Honors Program, and the Citizen-Leader Program.

You'll tour campus and have the opportunity to meet with our faculty and learn about all of our academic programs. And if you're still deciding about a major, don't worry. There's a session just for you! And remember ... lunch is on us! RSVP your visit today!

Defiance College rewards deserving academic achievement through a dynamic merit financial aid program. Scholarships are offered to eligible students the first year and are renewed each year according to established renewal requirements. Final scholarships are coordinated with other federal, state, and Defiance College sponsored awards. The Defiance College Scholarship is awarded to eligible students in an amount between $4,000 and $10,000 upon acceptance to the College. Scholarship Day Program awards offer significant additional amounts that will replace the previously awarded Defiance College Scholarship.

Don't pass up this excellent opportunity to be rewarded for all of your hard work! All students who participate will receive a scholarship day program award. Review the criteria for your eligibility to participate in the Scholarship Day events.

New students with a demonstrated record of service in their communities are eligible. The Citizen Leader program offers Defiance College students unique and exciting programs to develop leadership skills that will strengthen their individual career interests, and include domestic and international opportunities. For application information, go to http://www.defiance.edu/Citizen.html. Qualified applicants will be invited to campus for an interview on Saturday, November 10, 2007 or Saturday, February 23, 2007.

Sports Day
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Come explore the life of a Defiance College Athlete! Meet the coaches from our 18 NCAA Division III sports and tour our first-class facilities. Discuss what college life is like for our current student-athletes and hear what they have to say about the balance between academics and sports. Throughout the day, you'll also be able to meet your admissions counselor and hear from a financial aid specialist. Find out more about your academic interests and discover what our majors have to offer you and your future career. RSVP your visit today!

Transfer Student Open House
Friday, December 14, 2007
Friday, April 4, 2008
Thinking about transferring to DC? Then visit campus and get answers to your questions. Talk with the Registrar and have an immediate transcript evaluation, learn about transfer merit awards and financial aid, converse with our faculty on major areas of study, learn about our adult programs including the Fast Track program, hear from current transfer students on why they transferred to DC, and tour our growing campus. Accepted transfer students will also schedule their classes for the spring semester during the December Open House and for the fall semester during the April Open House. RSVP your visit today!

Presidents' Day Preview Day
Monday, February 18, 2008
As we honor our great American leaders, prospective students can learn how they can become campus leaders at Defiance College! Learn about our many student organizations and student life. Meet our faculty and hear about our outstanding academic majors. Take a campus tour, sample the food in the dining hall, and learn about internship and co-op opportunities. RSVP your visit today!

Individual Campus Visit
If you would rather set up your own itinerary, no problem! Call the Admissions Office today and we can arrange for you to meet with an admissions counselor, talk with a faculty member in your major, take a campus tour, eat lunch in the dining hall, and talk with a coach, if you'd like. You can visit Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm and most Saturday mornings in September through May from 9:00 am until noon.

Location
Northwest corner of Ohio at the confluence of the Auglaize and Maumee Rivers; one hour from Lima and Toledo, Ohio, and Ft. Wayne, Indiana; two hours from Detroit, Michigan and Columbus, Ohio; three-and-a-half hours from Cleveland, Ohio; and four hours from Chicago, Illinois. The city of Defiance has 18,000 residents.

For more information, to sign up for a visitation day, or to set-up an individual campus visit, contact us today!