Discover Beacon College

Learning REDEFINE DISCOVER BEACON

SUCCESS FOR STUDENTS WHO LEARN DIFFERENTLY

LEESBURG, FLORIDA • 1 HOUR FROM ORLANDO

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Beacon College is one of only a few colleges nationwide to offer an undergraduate program in anthrozoology — the study of human-animal relationships.

BEACON’S FOUNDING AS THE FIRST FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE FOR STUDENTS WHO LEARN DIFFERENTLY

1989

Nearly 35 years later, Beacon continues to offer exceptional experiences for students with ADHD, dyslexia and other learning differences.

500+ YOU’LL INSTANTLY GROW YOUR CIRCLE OF FRIENDS WHEN YOU ARRIVE ON CAMPUS!

BEST VALUE COLLEGE IN THE U.S. FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES BY BESTVALUESCHOOLS.COM! # 1 IN THE U . S .

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100 % EVERY BEACON STUDENT PARTICIPATES IN PRACTICAL CAREER PREPARATION EXPERIENCES — FROM JOB SHADOWING TO INTERNSHIPS — AS PART OF BEACON’S REQUIREMENTS TO GRADUATE!! WORTH KNOWING

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT’S BEST COLLEGES 2024 RANKS BEACON #3 — BEST REGIONAL COLLEGES IN THE SOUTH! Among the Best!

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PIONEERING!

Learning at Beacon is different than any experience you’ve ever had before. It’s exciting. Engaging. Hands on. It’s focused on you and your learning style.

BACHELOR’S & ASSOCIATE

ANTHROZOOLOGY (BS) BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (BS & AS) • Business Management Track • Hospitality & Tourism Management Track COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS (BS & AS) • Web & Digital Media Track • Information Systems Track HUMANITIES (BA & AA) HUMAN SERVICES (BA & AA) PSYCHOLOGY (BA & AA) STUDIO ARTS (BA & AA) MINORS TO PERSONALIZE YOUR PATH • Anthrozoology • Business Management • Computer Forensics & Cybersecurity • Computer Information Systems • Computer Web & Digital Design • Criminal Justice • Education • English/Literature • Entrepreneurship • Game Design • History • Hospitality • Human Services • Humanities • Industrial/Organizational Psychology

• Psychology • Studio Arts

UNSURE OF YOUR MAJOR? NO WORRIES! WE’LL HELP YOU EXPLORE YOUR STRENGTHS & TALENTS SO YOU’RE CONFIDENT OF YOUR CHOICE!

A BEACON DEGREE WILL TAKE YOU PLACES!

Engage Your Mind

STUDENT CLUBS NOTE: These are a sampling of recent student organizations, which vary annually based on student interests. Don’t see a club you want? Beacon will work with you to start one! Animal Club Art Club Baking Club Book Club Campus Activities Board Car Club Catan Board Game Club Comic Book Club Christian Club Disney Club Equestrian Club Hillel Gamma Beta Phi (National Honor Society) International Club Lambda Epsilon Omega (Fraternity) Movie Club

FOCUS ON YOU What do you love to do? Our student activities — from clubs and organizations to athletics and fitness programs — let connect with students who share your passion ... and have fun when you do!

Nerd Culture Club Paranormal Club Performance Club Psychology/Human Services Club Radio Beacon Student Government Association Wrestling Club Xi Kappa Xi (Sorority) SPORTS Competitive Sports Basketball (USCAA Men’s and Women’s teams) Cross Country (USCAA Men’s and Women’s teams) Golf (Club)

LOOKING FOR COMPETITIVE ATHLETICS? Beacon now competes nationwide as a member of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) in Men’s Basketball • Men’s Track & Field Women’s Basketball • Women’s Track & Field And NBA basketball star Sam Vincent is now head coach of our men’s basketball team!

Tennis (Club) Intramurals Volleyball

Basketball Dodgeball Kickball Tennis Ultimate Frisbee Flag Football

Bowling Softball Campus Competitions 3 on 3 basketball Tournaments Annual Student vs Staff Soccer Match Off-Campus Adventures Bike Trail Riding Camping Hiking Kayaking Paintball Games Zip Lining

BEACON IN TUSCANY: A HISTORIC STUDY ABROAD FIRST!

Beacon-in-Tuscany is the first semester-long international study program for students who learn differently. Every semester, up to 30 Beacon students have the opportunity to study in Italy’s breathtaking city of Prato at the foot of Monte Retaia. And plans are now underway for another semester-long international experience in 2024!

SEE THE WORLD WITH NEW EYES

PAST BEACON TRAVEL ABROAD EXPERIENCES

Australia Austria Croatia England France Galapagos Islands

Germany Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Japan New Zealand

Poland Russia

Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland

Nothing’s more life changing than opening your heart and mind to unfamiliar places and people. You can become a Beacon globetrotter — and earn credit for it — by joining your professors and fellow students in short-term studies around the world.

Living MORE THAN LEARNING. You’ll be part of a supportive community of fellow student learners who share the challenges of learning differently. Our approach to learning goes beyond just academics. We focus on the “whole you” — helping you discover the best way to learn for your learning style. At Beacon, you’ll grow intellectually, prepare for a career, develop a circle of friends who will always be there for you, and see the world in a new way.

WE’RE THE EXPERTS ON COLLEGE READINESS! With Online and On-Campus Programs Year-Round The demand of college life and learning can be challenging when you learn differently. Our Center for College Readiness can help. Whether you’re a high school student, taking a gap year or currently in college, Beacon has short- and long-term college readiness programs to support you at every stage of your college journey. Just ask the more than 2,000 students and their families who have participated in one of our college readiness programs! Learn more at BeaconCollege.edu//collegeready.

SUCCESSFUL LEARNING

A Beacon education is about more than earning a degree. It’s a new way of looking at yourself and the world around you. Beacon is about learning for a lifetime of successful living.

You’ll have your own private room as a first-year student at Beacon! (Our newest residence hall opened in Fall 2020.)

THE BEACON COMMUNITY

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FOR YOU TO LEARN

When you join the Beacon community, you also become part of Leesburg, Florida. It’s friendly, small town living at its best. Picnic in the beautiful city park and marina. Meet with friends in the town square, then head to the Leesburg library to study. Stop for a Starbuck’s on your way to class. Leesburg’s all yours for the taking!

YEAR ONE! IT ALL STARTS IN

Beacon’s First-Year Experience connects you to your own personal “Success Team” — a college transition counselor, a learning specialist and a residence life specialist. You’ll participate in special workshops, classes and events that will: • Help you get to know our faculty and other students • Link you to a zillion ways to get involved and make friends at Beacon • Show you how to get help for virtually any problem — in or out of the classroom! And you’ll never be alone at Beacon, thanks to our peer tutors and group study sessions. Resources like Beacon’s Writing Center and Math Lab give you even more support in your most challenging subjects. Before you know it, Beacon will be your “home away from home!”

BEACON’S CAREER PREPARATION PROGRAM OFFERS YOU THE BUILDING BLOCKS TO FIND AND PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU. FIND YOUR CAREER path

Beacon’s step-by-step, 4-year career preparation program lets you apply the lessons of the classroom to the real world — through networking, job shadowing and professional internships.

100% EVERY BEACON STUDENT COMPLETES AN INTERNSHIP AS PART OF GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS.

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105 East Main Street Leesburg, Florida 34748 www. BeaconCollege.edu

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