CHANGING

TOMORROWS
The University of Rio Grande is a diverse small college in the rural hills
of South East Ohio. With over 20 different nations represented on our
aesthetic campus, International students will find themselves in an
environment where they are can feel at home and safe while making
new connections among our student base of nearly 2000 students.
The University of Rio Grande is well equipped for International students
with an ESL department helping students who need assistance with
learning as well as a student tutoring center.

Although some may not be interested in playing sports the University

of Rio Grande has 24 sports to offer giving students sports to spectate
on almost a daily basis. Events are run for students across campus to
allow students to unwind.

The 190-acre campus is located in the small town of Rio Grande, Ohio
giving students a safe learning environment with limited distractions.
With many different organizations for students to join from student
government, to co-curricular organizations and Greek life students
have an opportunity to be a part of more than just being a student. The
university offers over 70 academic programs including certificates,
associates, bachelors, and post-graduate courses there is plenty of
options to choose from.
 Students can choose from over 70 academic programs,
including certificate programs, associates, bachelors,
and master’s degrees. Custom majors and minors are
ACADEMICS

also available for those students whose needs differ from

traditional program offerings. A Rio Grande education is
student centered, and provides an effective balance of
practical training and the liberal arts. Rio students also
have numerous opportunities available to study abroad and
participate in internships.

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 Master’s of Education Degree Programs: Four-Year Minor Programs:
Coaching Leadership-MEd Accounting
Art
Bachelor Degrees Banking
Four-Year Major Program Concentrations: Biology
(Minor Required) Business Management
Biology Computer Science
Business Management English
Computer Science Environmental Science
History Health
Mathematics Healthcare Administration
Psychology History
ACADEMICS

Sport & Exercise Studies Information Technology

Marketing
Mathematics
Four-Year Comprehensive Major Program
Political Science
Concentrations: (No Minor Required)
Professional Communications
Applied Healthcare Admin. 2+2
Psychology
Biochemistry
Sensory Impairment
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Environmental Science
Individualized Degree Program (requires
Academic Policy approval)
Industrial Technology
Liberal Studies
Nursing
Professional Communications
Social Work
Technical Studies
Visual Art
Wildlife Conservation
* Additional application and requirements needed
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Education: Licensures IT: Prog. & Software Dev.
Primary PK-5/Primary PK-5 Intervention Mathematics
Specialist Nursing*
Primary PK-5/Intervention Specialist K-12 Physical Education
Intervention Specialist K-12 Political Science
Pre-Engineering
Middle Childhood (Grades 4-9) Major Prekindergarten
requiring two areas of concentrations: Professional Communications
Mid Child: Lang Arts/Soc. Studies Psychology
Mid Child: Lang Arts/Math Radiologic Technology*
Mid Child: Soc. Studies/Math Respiratory Therapy*
Social Services
Adolescent to Young Adult (Grades 7-12) Sport & Exercise Studies
Major requiring one of the following Technical Studies
concentrations: Visual Art

ACADEMICS
AYA: Integrated Language Arts Welding
AYA: Integrated Mathematics
AYA: Integrated Social Studies
Certificate Programs:
Two-Year Degree Program Concentrations: Accounting
Allied Health Career-Technical Licensure
Biology Healthcare Administration
Business Management Information Technology
Career-Technical Program OH Marketing
Chemistry Medical Coding & Billing
Diagnostic Medical Sonography* Professional Banking
DMS: Cardiovascular* Small Business Management
English Welding
Environmental Science
General Studies
History
Industrial Automation
IT: Network Systems

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 BRAAM HEIN
Murrumbateman, Australia
Sports and Exercise
“What I really love about Rio is the sense of community you feel from every part of the
school. Whether it be the faculty, students, or alumni, everyone is always so inviting and
friendly. And that really helps with being so far away from home, it makes it feel like you
can rely on so many people for whatever you need. A true home away from home.”
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CHARLOTTE PILGRIM
Middlesbrough, England
Environmental Science

One of the most incredible things

about Rio is the fact that as well as
diving into the American lifestyle
there is also an international
community. This part of Rio helps
make home feel not as far away
while also getting to experience
a whole new culture. As well as
this, everyone here at Rio is so
welcoming, especially to the
international students as they know
what a big change this is for us, and
the help and kindness they give is
like no other. This University is truly
one of a kind.

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LIVING ON CAMPUS
On-campus living offers a wide range of experiences for all students.
At Rio Grande, you become part of our residential communities. Each
of our four residence halls offers something unique to each student.
First-year housing includes Boyd Hall (male) and Davis Hall (female).
All residence halls have 24-hour visitation rights.

Residence halls feature double-occupancy rooms and come furnished

with a bed, desk, chair, and wardrobe. Private room upgrades may be
available for an additional cost. All halls also have communal areas,
free on-site laundry, high speed Wi-Fi, and student housing staff.

COST
MEAL PLANS
Dining on campus provides the social experience essential to campus
life. It gives you the opportunity to gather with friends, take study
breaks, hang out, and relax after a hard day of classes and activities.
Residential students receive 19 meals per week through the Total
Living Plan, along with points to use at our off-campus partners.

Commuters can purchase “Storm BUCKS”, which provide flexibility to

use towards meals at the campus cafeteria and coffee shop as well
as local restaurants and the bookstore.
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CAMPUS
LIFE
Whether you are a traditional or non-traditional student, resident
or commuter, there is a place for you to get involved outside of the

CAMPUS LIFE
classroom. The Office of Student Affairs can connect students with
opportunities including student organizations, leadership develop-
ment, and campus events and traditions.

Beyond our competitive athletic teams, Rio has numerous student

groups on campus, including extracurricular, co-curricular, and
Greek organizations. Joining in on the fun is easy at Rio, whether
you are a singer, fisher, movie buff, gamer – or want to try these
out for the first time. We aim to be inclusive of all student interests
through our programming.

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 GET INVOLVED
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
• Student Senate
• All Greek Council

CO-CURRICULAR ORGANIZATIONS AND HONOR SOCIETIES

• American Marketing Association
• Future Nurses Service Club
• Future Teachers of America
• Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
• Psychology Club
CAMPUS LIFE

• Social Work Student Council

• STEM Club
• The Wildlife Society

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ORGANIZATIONS
• Alpha Chi Nu (Archon)
• Alpha Mu Beta
• Bass Fishing Club
• Chi Omega Alpha
• Delta Theta
• SEARCH
• The Gaming Organization
• Zeta Theta Chi

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
• LGBTQIA Club
• S.E.A.R.C.H.
• Reach Out on Campus

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STUDENT SUPPORT
ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
The Office of Accessibility at the University of Rio Grande and
Rio Grande Community College is committed to serving and
advocating for students with documented disabilities. It is the
practice of URG and RGCC’s Office of Accessibility to ensure that
an inclusive and accessible experience is available to all students,
through the use of reasonable accommodations in accordance

CAMPUS LIFE
with the ADA and Section 504. The Office of Accessibility views
disabilities as a form of diversity, and with compassion and
respect works with students and the campus community to create
an equitable educational experience.

JENKINS ACADEMIC CENTER

The Michael V. and Flora Jenkins Academic Center is dedicated to
providing free academic support services, such as tutoring, writing
assistance, and basic academic skills instruction to students
enrolled at the University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community
College. Two full time learning support specialists are available to
assist students with their academic studies. The Jenkins Academic
Center’s tutoring program offers professional as well as peer tutoring
and is nationally certified by the College Reading and Learning
Association at both Level I/ Regular and Level II/Advanced.

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 MENTAL HEALTH
As a student, you may experience a range of issues that can cause
barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety,
alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/ or
lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events
may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce your ability to
participate in daily activities. We offer confidential counseling services
to all students regardless of personal circumstance so that you can
thrive and succeed as a Rio student.

HEALTH SERVICES
Health Services is a nurse-directed basic first aid and minor short-term
illness clinic where students can come when they are ill, injured, or
need assistance in attaining or maintaining their health and well-being.
All services are free of charge and include, but are not limited to, minor
first aid treatment and testing for strep, TB, glucose, and influenza.

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APPRECIATIVE ADVISING
Appreciative Advising is the practice of working collaboratively with
students to understand their goals and dreams. This approach will
help influence the student decision-making process through the
college experience and beyond.

Our Student Success Coaches intentionally spend time building

rapport and trust (Disarm) with you. Your success coach will learn
about your journey to Rio, strengths, skills, and abilities (Discover).
We will challenge you to Dream about your future, and then co-create
a plan (Design), to help you achieve (Deliver) your goals. Finally, we
challenge you to reach your true potential, while celebrating your
accomplishments (Don’t Settle).

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 ATHLETICS
Rio Grande has enjoyed a rich heritage of success from the “Bevo”
Francis era to the current group of RedStorm athletes. Rio Grande
ATHLETICS

continues to produce championship caliber teams and athletes.

Rio Grande offers twenty-six sports, eleven for men and ten for women
and five co-ed. Rio also offers nine reserve programs. Rio is a member
of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and
competes in the River States Conference.

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Men’s programs include:

BASEBALL*
BASKETBALL*
BOWLING*
CROSS COUNTRY
GOLF
RUGBY
SOCCER*
TRACK AND FIELD
VOLLEYBALL*
WRESTLING

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 Women’s programs include:

BASKETBALL*
BOWLING
CROSS COUNTRY
GOLF
RUGBY
SOCCER*
SOFTBALL*
TRACK AND FIELD
VOLLEYBALL*

* Reserve Teams
in these sports

Co-ed programs include:

BASS FISHING
CHEERLEADING
COMPETITIVE ARCHERY
COMPETITIVE SHOOTING
Esports

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ADMISSIONS
The Office of Admissions team works with students throughout the
enrollment process. Please contact your Admissions Representative if you
have questions regarding admission, financial aid, athletics or academics.

Marcus Illingworth Harry Robinson

Admissions Representative Director of International
+1-740-245-7220 Agency Recruitment
millingworth@rio.edu +1-740-245-7126
hrobinson@rio.edu

Brandon Bias Bethany Davies

Deputy Director of Athletics Admissions Operations
+1-740-245-7207 Specialist
bbias@rio.edu +1-740-245-7206
bethanyd@rio.edu

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SUPPORT SERVICES

Ben Forche Lilia Moyer

Dean of Student Success Director & Assistant Professor
+1-740-245-7396 of English as a Second
+1-419-304-9498 Language
bforche@rio.edu +1-740-245-7266
lmoyer@rio.edu

Seth Lawrence Lauren Lee

Director of Residence Life & Golf Head Coach
Student Engagement +1-740-245-7419
+1-740-245-7033 laura.lee@rio.edu
slawrence@rio.edu

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