College Snap Shots

In an effort to provide Burlington High School students and their families with relevant and up-to-date college information, the Guidance Staff will be visiting various colleges and universities and providing you with information. The colleges visited do not represent a preference on the part of the BHS Guidance Department towards any particular school.

In the college search process, many things are taken into consideration. Things that are considered, but not limited to are: campus size, location, number of students on campus, majors, tuition, distance from home, athletic programs, clubs and other activities. When considering a college, students must also make realistic decisions based on personal interest, grades, test scores, etc.

The department feels that the college visit is an integral part of the process, and we strongly encourage students to visit any and all schools that interest them, especially if these schools are fairly close by. The information we provide is only a small snapshot into each respective college. We hope to add information about other schools in the future, and as always we appreciate any feedback that you have that would help us provide our students and their families useful information in the sometimes overwhelming college search process.

Furthermore we ask that students also research colleges by using their Naviance accounts and scheduling meetings with their counselor on a consistent basis. Please feel free to contact your son or daughter's individual counselor if you have any further questions.

Thursday, November 1, 2018

Salve Regina University


Salve Regina University
Newport, RI

Visited by Ms. Diozzi 9/13/17

Salve Regina University is the most beautiful college campus I've ever seen. Located in Newport, Rhode Island, along the famous Cliff Walk and next door to The Breakers, the first and main building on campus is a former home from the Gilded Age of late 19th century. Other buildings are just as lovely and the insides of the buildings are as ornately carved and decorated as the outsides.
Originally founded by the Sisters of Mercy, a Catholic order of nuns, the mission and focus of "Salve" is service to others.

Walgreen Hall dining
The Multi-Cultural Center is very active on campus, offering cultural competency programs for all student leaders, mentoring for "first gen" students and other supports promoting mutual understanding among students. Likewise, the chapel on campus offers opportunities for all students to practice their own versions of spirituality.  Though the college was founded in a religious tradition, there are students on campus of all religions and religious doctrine does not dictate health services or impact such groups that advocate for LGBT rights, for example.

The buildings at Salve are a perfect blend of past and present. Working closely with the Newport Historical Society, all new buildings are designed and all old buildings are renovated to complement one and other and highlight the campus's unique history and beauty.  A student conference room will typically contain stunning old-fashioned paneling and a fireplace a person could stand in along with a state of the art screen and a modern conference table and amenities. A major building at Salve is Walgreen Hall, which was donated by the former CEO of Walgreen Pharmacy and houses the student dining hall, campus center, book store, health services and lounge (which also includes a full-service Starbucks).

Interesting fact: the main building at Salve Regina and its chapel are tourist attractions. Because the building is on the Cliff Walk, tourists can be seen strolling on campus. The college deliberate doesn't open until after Labor Day and always has Commencement before Memorial Day in order to avoid high tourist season. Students on campus said that the tourists don't bother them.

Most popular majors:  Nursing, education, criminal justice, business administration, psychology and biology.  Of note: Salve offers a unique program in Justice and Homeland Security and a graduate certificate in Cybersecurity.

Salve Regina's athletics are in Division 3, with the exception of Sailing, which is Division 1. (Newport is a training ground for the America's Cup.) Salve's newest sport is the Equestrian team, started in 2012.
View of sea from main building




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