Holy Cross College (Indiana)
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Holy Cross College is a small co-educational Roman Catholic institution of higher education, located in Notre Dame, Indiana, U.S.. The school was founded by and is administered by members of the Congregation of Holy Cross, after which it is named. Holy Cross was a two year junior college for 40 years until 2004 (it was also Indiana's only junior college), when it developed its first four year program. The university has on-campus housing and benefits from close proximity to and institutional ties with the University of Notre Dame as well as nearby Saint Mary's College.
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[edit] Growth on campus
A activites building, the newest building, is in construction 2005-estimated 2007 (Fall). This building is being promoted by a sign that faces north and south U.S. 933 (dixie way, U.S. 31, Main) that reads "Here we grow again."
[edit] Majors/studies
Currently, there are 6 bachelor of arts degrees avaliable Business and Economics Pyschology Information Systems Litature Theology Prelaw
Additionally there is a Liberal arts BA avaliable (2006). (December 2006)
Currently there are also LA AS,AA degrees avaliable as well "Since the liberal arts transfer curriculum at Holy Cross College is non-terminal, the student who has set the intermediate goal of an associate degree is still able to transfer credits to another college to pursue the bachelor's degree. Students now also have the option of applying for admission into Holy Cross College's new Baccalaureate Program.
The curriculum in the Holy Cross College Catalog must be completed for a student to qualify for the Associate of Arts degree. The curriculum is broad enough to be satisfied by any student planning a curriculum along the lines of a general education core of a senior college. The completion of four semesters of full-time study does not automatically qualify the student for the degree. Students should carefully plan their choice of courses to satisfy the degree requirements.
The Associate of Arts degree conferred by Holy Cross College is granted with certain distinction depending on the cumulative GPA of the student at the time of graduation. Only credits and grades earned in Holy Cross College courses are included in the GPA." (<http://www.hcc-nd.edu/prospects/academics/programs/associates/> Dec, 2006)
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[edit] Housing
Holy Cross has five student housing halls. Two buildings Pulte and South Hall are apartment style co-ed housing, and Anselm and Basil are male dorms and James hall contains female dorms. Holy Cross has both double and single dorm rooms.
[edit] Financial aid
Holy Cross accepts many forms of financial aid in the form of: Federal Perkins Loan, Pell Grants, State Grants as well as offered scholastic scholarships.
[edit] Campus ministry
Among the strongest and most vibrant programs of the college is their Campus Ministry program. Billing itself as "Distinctively Catholic, Open to All" [1] Campus Ministry offers all sorts of opportunities for spiritual growth in a Catholic setting. Central to campus spirituality is the Eucharist, both the Mass which is offered on weekdays at 12:25 p.m. and the Sunday celebration at 9:00 p.m., and Eucharistic Adoration on Tuesday nights.
The Mission Team is a faith development program where students grow in their faith and are supported by other students in living a moral and healthy lifestyle according to the teachings of the Catholic Church. [2] Tuition discounts are available for participants in order to eliminate the need to work which might be an obstacle to participation.
[edit] Sports
[edit] Intercollegiate lacrosse
To join the Holy Cross Lacrosse Club no experience is necessary, "just a good work ethic and coachability". The Lacrosse Saints are open to students of Holy Cross College and Notre Dame. Open try-outs are at the beginning of the Spring Semester.
[edit] Soccer
Holy Cross Club Soccer is looking to eventually expand to outdoor on their brand-new fields in the near future. The Soccer Saints are open to men and women and have open try-outs at the beginning of each semester.
[edit] Flag Football
A recent, but very popular among the male community, addition to the sports activites.
[edit] Intercollegiate basketball
Holy Cross plays other colleges and universities from around the area. The Basketball Saints also compete in the Mishawaka A league.
The Holy Cross mascot is the Saint.
[edit] Notable alumni
- Daniel E. "Rudy" Ruettiger -- Motivational speaker and motivation for the 1993 film Rudy.
- Matthew M. Tobin -- Musician/ Member of the US Navy
