| Why is Vincennes University called a University if it's only a two year college?
In 1806, the Indiana Territorial Legislature at its first session passed an act to incorporate the first univeristy in the Indiana Territory, "to be called and known by the name and style of Vincennes University". VU is a land grant college, the oldest college in Indiana, and 39th oldest college in the USA.
What careers are available with a Broadcasting degree?
There are over 11,700 radio stations, 1,600 television stations, and 8,000 cable-TV operators in the United States with a wide variety of jobs available in each medium. The skills and techniques used in radio & TV can also be used in corporate communications, recording studios, advertising agencies, production houses, audio/video centers, multimedia companies, and other areas.
What about transfering to a four-year college?
We have articulation agreements with four-year colleges and universities in Indiana and other states. We are a fully accredited college with the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Advisors work with students to choose the appropriate non-broadcasting courses that transfer to other schools.
What if a student needs help?
Every student is assigned an academic advisor who will help each student select classes and deal with academic problems. Free tutoring is available for all Broadcasting majors.
How much does it cost?
VU continues to offer the lowest tuition rate of any residential college in Indiana. The Fall Semester 2006 tuition rate for Indiana residents was $113.82 per credit hour. Residents of Crawford, Richland, Lawrence, and Wabash Counties in Illinois paid $181.08 per credit hour with all others paying $284.13 per credit hour. For a fifteen credit hour semester load, an Indiana student would pay $1,707.30. Living expenses, lab fees, books, parking permit, student activities fees and other costs will be involved.
What about financial aid?
Over two-thirds of the students enrolled at VU receive some type of financial aid from federal, state, or university sources. The financial aid application for VU is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which you can get from your High School Guidance Counselor or by calling the VU Financial Aid Office at (812)-888-4361 for information. |
