International Student Handbook

What Makes Allegheny Attractive?

Even though you've read all the materials about Allegheny, we want to emphasize that as students, these really are the things that make Allegheny attractive. The small classes, with an average of 16 students in a class, enable students to actively participate in classroom discussions and form close relationships with instructors and fellow students. Faculty office hours also provide students with opportunities to meet with faculty individually outside the classroom. Student tutors, often tutoring on a one-to-one basis, help students make the most of their education. Modern technological facilities, as well as programs which enhance the academic programming (e.g., community service, internships, leadership programs, study abroad), provide an unparalleled learning environment. The Wise Fitness Center provides exercise opportunities for students as well as faculty and staff. The interactions between students and professors both inside and outside the classroom, and between students and staff, are unique. Imagine playing soccer with your mathematics professor or basketball with the Dean of Students, or perhaps dancing with one of the faculty in a dance class!

The campus is amongst the most attractive in the United States; its small size goes a long way to make students feel that they are not just numbers. Also, there is a small but significant diversity of students on campus.

Welcome from President Richard J. Cook

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