Moravian University: Courses, Admission, Cost

Moravian University is the 6th most established University in the United States in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The University traces it's establishing to 1742 by Moravians. It offers undergraduate and graduate degrees that mix liberal arts with professional programs. For over 275 years, the Moravian University degree has been preparing students for reflective lives, satisfying careers, and transformative initiative in a world of change.

Moravian University is a member of the New American Universitys and Universities (NAC&U), a national consortium of selective, small to mid-size independent Universitys and universities committed to the integration of liberal education, professional studies and civic engagement. The University's programs are offered at four areas, known as the Main Street Campus (North Campus), the Priscilla Payne Hurd Campus (South Campus), the Steel Field Complex, and the Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center.

Moravian University grants undergraduate and graduates degrees which are Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Education, Master of Human Resource Management and six Master of Science programs in nursing; the theological University awards Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling and Master of Arts in Theological Studies degrees. The University additionally has evening undergraduate programs for grown-ups seeking continuing undergraduate education and graduate degrees. The theological University has accreditation from the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada. Set up in 1960, the University's honors program gives qualified seniors the chance to pursue a yearlong intensive study of a subject of special interest.

The Student's Opportunities for Academic Research (SOAR) program gives stipends, travel remittances, and expenses for students occupied with research or creative activities through close communication with a faculty mentor. The program helps Moravian students gain a better understanding of scholarship in their discipline and fosters scholar-colleague relationships. SOAR stipends can be as high as $3,000 for summer work. Merit Scholarship grants scholarships to incoming first-year students dependent on their academic performance in high school and demonstrated involvement in school and community activities. Students are consequently considered for a scholarship upon the audit of their application for admission. Academic scholarships can range between $18,000 and $28,000 and are granted regardless of financial need. These grants are renewable at a similar sum every year if students keep up continuous, full-time enrollment and good academic progress. Some other scholarship opportunities at Moravian University include The Legacy Grant, The Sibling Grant, The Moravian Church Scholarship, Endowed and Annual Giving Scholarships.

The University has a list of notable alumni which includes J. Neil Alexander, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta; John Gorka, contemporary folk musician; and William F. Badè, former President of the Sierra Club, 1918-22.