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VANGUARD UNIVERSITY EQUIPS EACH STUDENT
FOR A SPIRIT-EMPOWERED LIFE OF CHRIST-CENTERED
LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE.
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WELCOME TO VANGUARD UNIVERSITY.
We’ve been equipping students for their journeys since
1920 when we welcomed our first class of world-changers.
Today we continue to offer a top-rated education, excellent
practical skills and training in the liberal arts and sciences
to prepare you for the next chapter in your life. Let us show you how we go beyond
scholarship, beyond the classroom, beyond the expected, equipping you to lead
the story God has for you.
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We’ve put together an exceptional academic program with
a faculty who care about the story God is telling through
you. You’ll enjoy freedom of intellectual inquiry and a
classroom environment that puts you in close contact
with professors. You’ll flourish in our close-knit campus
community where lifelong relationships are born and
Christ is the center of everything we do.
You’ll also enjoy our location close to the beach and a
variety of opportunities for fun and learning in Southern
California. You will be welcomed by our community of
current students, alumni, faculty and staff who’ll mentor
and encourage you all the way to graduation and beyond.
VANGUARD — YOU’LL LOVE IT FOR ALL THE RIGHT REASONS.
“I HAD A PHENOMENAL EXPERIENCE AT VANGUARD. I got plugged into the community there, which is one of the strong points of Vanguard.” CUBBIE FINK ’07, BASSIST FOR GRAMMY NOMINATED BAND FOSTER THE PEOPLE
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At Vanguard, we teach you to think critically, to explore questions
and get at the truth. For over 90 years, this approach has yielded a
distinguished list of alums — leading scientists, best-selling authors,
network television producers, high-level military leaders and world-
changing ministers. Your next chapter can start where theirs did
— in our classrooms, at our library, in our computer labs and study
halls. With over 30 majors and concentrations to choose from,
we’ve got a path that’s right for you.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE.
Wherever your story takes you, a Vanguard education is a great
place to start. Our alums are restaurateurs, pioneers in Christian
music, radio hosts in major markets, and scientists on the cutting
edge of research. Our students become master teachers in local
school districts, and three out of four VU pre-med graduates who
apply for medical school are accepted.
There are clear reasons why U.S. News & World Report named
Vanguard a top 25 Baccalaureate College in the West, and it starts
with academic excellence. We go beyond the expected to offer the
best possible academic program. The combination of outstanding
faculty and small class sizes — 23 students on average — means
every diploma we grant is backed by personalized instruction. From
your first class to your final exam, there’s no hiding in the back of a
lecture hall because at Vanguard, the most important person in the
classroom is you.
THE PROFESSORS CHALLENGED ME TO EXCEL, AND THE CARING
CAMPUS COMMUNITY ENCOURAGED ME TO DEVELOP AS A PERSON.
EDUARDO LEE ’87, co-founder of Wahoo’s Fish Taco
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I FELL IN LOVE WITH VANGUARD. I FELT LIKE I FIT IN. Being at Vanguard helped me become more confident in myself and confident in being in front of people. I made lifelong friends.”
KRISTINA KUZMIC-CROCCO ’01, host of The Ambush Cook on the Oprah Winfrey Network
“VANGUARD GAVE ME A TERRIFIC BROAD-BASED LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION
that has allowed me to move into many different career areas.”
TERRANCE R. LINDVALL ’70,former president of Regent University and
executive producer of films appearing on HBO and Fox cable TV
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PROFESSOR-MENTORS.We believe learning happens best in the context of relationship.
Our faculty are something special. We’ve brought
together a team of the best-trained, best-qualified
professionals who love God and are passionate about
teaching. The result is one of the finest faculties for a
school of our size and mission. Our professors have
advised the President at the White House, testified
before state committees, received a guest maestro
position at Carnegie Hall and been quoted as sources
in the Los Angeles Times. They are recognized leaders
in the fields of science, sociology, religion, theater,
missions, business, and education. As a student, these
same professors are there to encourage and guide you
as you live out the story God has prepared for you.
PROFESSOR ED RYBARCZYK WAS ONE OF THE
MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE GOD HAS BROUGHT
ME IN CONTACT WITH. HE HELPED ME TO TURN
INFORMATION ABOUT GOD INTO PRACTICAL LIFE CHANGE
AND DISCIPLESHIP. ED TAUGHT ME HOW TO THINK.
JOSH HOUSTON ’08, took seven of Rybarczyk’s classes; associate pastor at Clarity Church in Santa Monica
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OUR STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO IS 17:1.
72% OF FULL-TIME TEACHING FACULTY HOLD DOCTORATES.
OUR PROFESSORS ARE RECOGNIZED EXPERTS IN THEIR AREAS OF STUDY.
NEARLY 70% OF OUR RESIDENT FACULTY ARE PUBLISHED IN THEIR FIELD.
You will be engaged and enlightened on topics from business
administration to literature to biology — topics the professors
have devoted their careers to studying. When your story intersects
with theirs, the results are powerful.
NOT TEACHER’S ASSISTANTS.
TAUGHT BY PROFESSORS,
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“AT VANGUARD I FOUND I COULD GO TO ANY FACULTY OR
STAFF MEMBER AT ANY TIME AND ASK THEM QUESTIONS. I
enjoyed it thoroughly. I feel strongly that I was
founded in my faith in those classes.”
DANNY DE LEON ’67
pastor of Templo Calvario in Santa Ana, the largest
Hispanic church in the U.S.; advisor to the White House
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Spiritual growth is at the heart of the Vanguard journey. We want students to discover their
God-given calling, and then engage the culture around them from a Christian point of view.
Regular chapel meetings and dozens of student-led ministry opportunities bring faith and service
to life. If you like, you can travel overseas on a missions trip, or spend the summer ministering at
kids camps. We make ministry accessible and fun because having a vibrant spiritual community
— where you can ask questions and seek truth — is a big part of the journey.
CHRIST–CENTERED.
“VANGUARD AWAKENED MY MIND, MY SPIRIT, MY WHOLE BEING. Through my experiences there I developed a desire to go to the mission field and reach out in ministry — to counsel people on a spiritual basis in my medical practice.” DR. PAUL BRILLHART ’78, M.D., GENERAL PRACTICE, FORMER MEDICAL MISSIONARY TO GUATEMALA
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VANGUARD HELPED TO BUILD A GREAT SPIRITUAL FOUNDATION to sustain and strengthen me throughout my life. I learned skills that helped me in the opportunities God has given me.”
KENT INGLE ’84, MTS ’94, president of Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida
MORE THAN 22 DENOMINATIONS ARE REPRESENTED AT VU.
THERE ARE MORE THAN 20 STUDENT-LED WORSHIP TEAMS AND MINISTRIES ON CAMPUS.
EACH YEAR VU STUDENTS VISIT OVER A DOZEN COUNTRIES ON MISSIONS TRIPS.
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233PALM TREES ON CAMPUS.
200TYPES OF FOOD AVAILABLE ON A TYPICAL DAY IN THE VU CAFETERIA.
30%OF VU UNDERGRADS OWN A DISNEYLAND ANNUAL PASS.
16%OF VU STUDENTS ARE FROM OUT OF STATE.
50CAMPUS CLUBS, FROM COLLEGE REPUBLICANS TO MEN’S VOLLEYBALL TO EVANGELICALS FOR SOCIAL ACTION.
24WETSUITS HANG OUT TO DRY ON VU BALCONY RAILS ON ANY GIVEN DAY.
1,500UNDERGRADUATES.
329 DAYS OF SUNSHINE PER YEAR IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.
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From the moment you step on campus
you’ll feel welcomed into the Vanguard
family. You’ll join a small group with
current students. They’ll show you around
and answer your questions. You’ll enjoy an
all-school party, bonfires on the beach and
a lot more with fellow incoming students.
Within no time you’ll have found a home.
Once you get into the rhythm of campus life you’ll wonder
how you lived any other way. We’ve got a near-perfect
climate, the beach just three miles from your dorm room
and a world of possibilities for off-campus learning and
fun in Southern California. Add to that a culturally diverse
surrounding community and on-campus clubs and you’ve
got one of the best university environments imaginable.
You’ll be amazed how much you can pack into a year.
You’ll share laughter, late-night study tips, dreams about
the future and prayer. You may learn to surf or ride a
skateboard, sing with Vanguard’s choir at Lincoln Center
for the Performing Arts, or learn how to use a UV visible
spectrophotometer in your biology class. But of all the
enduring prizes of a Vanguard education, one of the
biggest is the friendships that last a lifetime.
STORY
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PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE.VANGUARD ATHLETICS.Vanguard athletics is for the skilled student athlete who desires
to pursue excellence academically and athletically. We are one
of the top NAIA (Division I) athletic programs, with our teams
advancing to national competition nearly every year. In 2008, our
women’s basketball team won the NAIA national championship.
At Vanguard, success is measured not only on the scoreboard but
by how our student athletes exemplify the core character values
of Gold Pride — Christ-Like Attitude, Faithfulness, Selflessness,
Passion, and Leadership. We equip our student athletes for life
beyond the sidelines.
For recreational athletes we’ve got plenty to keep the body healthy
and moving. From intense flag football tournaments to our sand
volleyball court, our students have a blast playing intramural sports.
We also offer a wide selection of lifetime wellness classes that add
variety to your daily workout.
VANGUARD GAVE ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO GROW
MENTALLY, PHYSICALLY, AND SPIRITUALLY. MY EXPERIENCES AT
VU ALLOWED ME TO USE MY INFLUENCE AS A CHRISTIAN ATHLETE TO
IMPACT THE WORLD FOR CHRIST. I AM THANKFUL FOR EVERYTHING I
WAS ABLE TO LEARN DURING MY TIME AS A LION.
KELLY SCHMIDT ’07, on staff with Arizona Fellowship of Christian Athletes,
2007 NAIA National Leroy Walker Champions of Character Winner,
2006 NAIA Women’s Basketball Player of the Year
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VANGUARD LIONS INTERCOLLEGIATE TEAMS
MEN’SBASEBALLBASKETBALLCROSS-COUNTRYSOCCERTENNISTRACK AND FIELD
WOMEN’SBASKETBALLCROSS-COUNTRYSOCCERSOFTBALLTRACK AND FIELDTENNISVOLLEYBALL
“I’M GLAD I CHOSE TO GO TO VANGUARD. The coaches have your best interests in mind and help make you the best you can be. All the opportunity is there.” CHAD CHOP ’02, FORMER MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL DRAFT PICK; FIREFIGHTER AND
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL COACH IN TUCSON, ARIZONA
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FINANCES. MAKING THE NEXT CHAPTER POSSIBLE.
At Vanguard, we make a great education affordable.
Last year, Vanguard students received over $23 million in
gift aid. To make sure you receive the grants, scholarships
or loans you qualify for, our admissions counselors will
walk you through the financial aid application process.
You might get an academic merit scholarship, a need-
based grant, or a scholarship for a particular area of
study, like forensics, fine arts or athletics. You might be
offered an on-campus job. Whatever the case, we put the
Vanguard experience within reach of every student who
wants their journey to pass through here.
WHILE AT VANGUARD I SAW MANY DOORS OPEN, AND I FEEL LIKE I WAS
DEVELOPED SPIRITUALLY, ACADEMICALLY AND SOCIALLY. I REALLY ADMIRE THE
EDUCATION I RECEIVED. I ENJOYED BEING AROUND PEOPLE, HEARING THEIR
STORIES, WHERE THEY CAME FROM, HOW STUDENTS HAVE THIS DESIRE TO
CHANGE THE WORLD WITH ALL THEIR CREATIVE IDEAS.
DAVID VAZQUEZ ’12, 2010-12 student body president; California Senate Fellow
94% OF STUDENTS RECEIVED FINANCIAL AID IN THE 2011-12 YEAR.
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AVERAGE GPA OF INCOMING STUDENTS: 3.4
425 INCOMING FRESHMEN
VU GIVES PRIORITY TO APPLICANTS WITH 2.8 GPA OR HIGHER
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Come join the Vanguard community and let
us equip you for the story God specifically
has for you. We’ll prepare you for a career
of your choice and encourage you to grow
in your Christian faith. You’ll make lifelong
friends and become part of Vanguard’s global
community of alums. Interested? Fill out
and submit an application. For information,
an application or to set up a tour of the VU
campus call us at 800.722.6279, or visit us
at vanguard.edu.
VU practices selective admission, meaning
your eligibility is determined after we review
your application, essay, academic record and
references. Academic preparation is very
important, but we consider all aspects of a
prospective student’s experience. We look
forward to getting your application and
helping you fulfill your God-given purpose.
Because at Vanguard…
IF YOU LIKE WHAT YOU SEE, LET’S GET STARTED.
I AM WHERE I AM THANKS TO A GREAT STAFF AND FACULTY at
Vanguard that polished me and challenged me to work hard.
JENNIFER RIVERA ’09,
production assistant at Fox News in New York City
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YOUR STORY MATTERS.VU ALUMS MAKING A DIFFERENCE.
DANIEL AMEN - M.D., NY Times best-selling author and pioneer in psychiatry and brain imaging procedures
B.J. BIRTWELL - Former director of Youth Marketing for Chrysler Corp.
BOB BOWMAN - Co-founder and former president of Far East Broadcasting Company
ERIC KILIAN - Elementary school principal and former Orange County Teacher of the Year
CHRISTINE BROOKS - executive director and co-founder of MIKA Community Development Corporation
RON AND MICHELLE BUENO - Managing directors of ENLACE, an organization that fosters
economic development in El Salvador
DARREN COTTRIEL - Partner at Jones Day law firm
DANNY DE LEON - Pastor of Templo Calvario, the nation’s largest Spanish speaking church
LISA ESPINOZA-JOHNSON - Speaker, columnist for Christian Parenting Today
DOUG FIELDS - Youth leader and former youth pastor at Saddleback Church; author of Purpose Driven Youth Ministry
CUBBIE FINK - bassist for Grammy nominated band Foster the People
NATHAN GONZALEZ - Deputy editor for the Rothenberg Political Report, ABC News Consultant
ANGELITA KISENA - US Naval Officer serving at Naval Medical Center as a clinical nurse manager for the plastic surgery and wound clinic
OLIVIA KLAUSS - award-winning documentary filmmaker who directed and produced Sin by Silence
LARRY KRAISS - Surgeon and associate professor of surgery at the University of Utah Medical School
KRISTINA KUZMIC-CROCCO - host of The Ambush Cook on the Oprah Winfrey Network
PETER KUZMIC - Founder of Evangelical Theological Seminary in Croatia; diplomat and internationally recognized peacemaker
ED LEE - Co-founder and co-owner of Wahoo’s Fish Taco
DENNIS LINDSAY - President of Christ for the Nations Institute
LARRY MANTLE - Award-winning host of AirTalk on National Public Radio station KPCC
TORRY MARTIN - Comedian, author and speaker who currently writes for Adventures in Odyssey produced by Focus on the Family
JESSE MIRANDA - Consultant to three U.S. Presidents on Hispanic affairs. President of Alianza de Ministerios Evangelicos Nacionales (AMEN)
LCDR JIM PEUGH, CHC, USN Command Chaplain to Commander Naval
Special Warfare Group One
RON PRETTYMAN - Director of Athletics at Indiana State University
STEWART RAMSEY AND TRAVIS HARTANOV - Co-founders of Krochet Kids
International, a non-profit organization that employs women in Uganda and Peru to create crocheted hats and accessories
EMILY ROSE - actress on Syfy TV series Haven; main female character, Elena Fisher, in critically
acclaimed Uncharted video games
BECKY STILLING - Deputy Director of Technology Services & CIO at CA Department of Child Support Services
NICOLE SUYDAM - CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County
CONSTANCE WELLS - Senior Vice President for The Walt Disney Studios/Touchstone Pictures
PICTURED AT RIGHT
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VANGUARD’S UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE OFFERS A BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN THE FOLLOWING MAJORS:
Accounting
Biological Sciences
Business Administration
CommunicationCommunication StudiesCinema/Digital Media
Cultural Anthropology
EnglishLiterature and Textual AnalysisWriting
History/Political Science
International Business
Liberal StudiesVarious Emphases
Marketing
MusicCompositionMusic EducationMusic MinistryPerformance
Music and Worship Arts
Psychology
ReligionBiblical StudiesChristian Formation and Discipleship StudiesIntercultural StudiesPastoral Leadership StudiesYouth Leadership Studies
Sociology
Theatre ArtsPerformance/DirectingTechnical/DesignMusical Theatre
VANGUARD’S UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE OFFERS A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN THE FOLLOWING MAJORS:
Biochemistry
BiologyBotany and EcologyEducationNeurosciencePre-Medical Studies
Chemistry
KinesiologyExercise and Sport ScienceSport StudiesPre-Health Sciences
Mathematics
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A LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
B JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT
C DISNEYLAND RESORT
D KNOTT’S BERRY FARM
E UNIVERSAL STUDIOS
F ANGEL STADIUM
G DODGER STADIUM
H STAPLES CENTER/NOKIA THEATRE
I HONDA CENTER
J SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS
VANGUARD UNIVERSITY
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