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Juniors

Every student's journey to discovering the right school looks different. What will yours be?

You can already envision your perfect school. A connected campus community. Supportive and engaging professors. Experiences that give purpose to your potential. We think you’ll find what you’re looking for and more at Lipscomb University, where all you bring makes all the difference.

Current Students Who Found the Right Fit at Lipscomb

Elliott Jones

Elliot Jones (’23)

Staying close to home in Nashville has only enriched Elliot's college experience at Lipscomb.
As a high school junior, she went to visit her top-choice school out of state, but the experience wasn’t what she expected. So she decided to tour Lipscomb for a different perspective. When she moved into Elam Hall her freshman year, Elliot instantly found community, including as a member of Phi Sigma, a social club.

Meet Elliot
Ben Barry

Ben Barry (’25)

A college search in the middle of a global pandemic meant Ben had to get creative. The online search process made it more difficult to get to know schools without visiting campus, but it did allow him to consider colleges that were further from his home in Chicago. During New Student Orientation, his Quest Team leader recruited him to work for Admissions. And now that he’s here, the experience has been everything he hoped for.

Meet Ben
Ashlyn Holmes

Ashlyn Holmes (’24)

During her college search, Ashlyn (’24) realized the value of a Christian education, and the supportive community at Lipscomb worked with her to help make that possible. As she weighed two full-tuition scholarship offers at different schools, Ashlyn was struck by the encouragement she received from everyone at Lipscomb during the college search process.

Meet Ashlyn
Marin Brown (’26)

Marin Brown (’26)

Her whole life Marin Brown (’26) knew where she wanted to go to college, but she didn’t end up there. During her junior year of high school, Marin’s best friend who was thriving as a freshman engineering major at Lipscomb invited Marin to come for a visit, and she immediately fell in love with campus. “Walking this campus I just felt at home,” she remembers. I felt a click in my heart that I was supposed to be here. I knew that here I would be safe, I would belong, and I could work for something greater.”

Meet Marin
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Peter Backer (’23)

When Peter Backer (’23) was a freshman in high school, he came to Nashville for a baseball camp, then returned as a junior to visit colleges, fully set on a particular school. But the campus tour just didn’t feel right. So he and his family left and scheduled an appointment to visit Lipscomb. “I literally walked on campus, and told my mom I was going to go here,” Peter remembers. “I love this place. I fell in love with it. Since that tour, I’ve never looked back on the decision to come to Lipscomb.”

Meet Peter
Julia Correa

Julia Carvalho Correa (’23)

When Julia began her college search as an exchange student, she knew she wanted to attend school abroad but never imagined she would find a home at Lipscomb University, almost 5,000 miles from her hometown. Now Julia is a member of the President’s Student Advisory Council, the International Students Board, RAICES (Hispanic Heritage Club), Pi Delta social club, the WEB DuBois Honor Society and the National Society of Leadership and Success.

Meet Julia

“I went on a tour of campus here, and after like the first 30 minutes, I immediately knew. I’ve grown up in Nashville my entire life, and I’ve yet to be bored of this city." - Elliot Jones (’23)

“I found Lipscomb entirely on the web. Since I’ve gotten here, I’ve made so many friends and built so many connections. If you are interested in a small school with a good campus and a good community, Lipscomb might be for you.” - Ben Barry (’25)

“Lipscomb was the only school that was reaching out to me every week—sending me emails, making sure I was OK through admissions and through the financial aid process. They were reaching out to me. No other school did that.” - Julia Carvalho Correa (’23)

What Matters to You

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Academics

Academic experiences sharpen your skills and abilities and give focus to your professional aspirations. You’ll find a rich learning community at Lipscomb, marked by rigorous courses and encouraging faculty who will challenge and nurture you to bring out your best.

Academic programs
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Pre-College Programs

Our Pre-College Summer Programs offer a wide variety of summer experiences that offer course credit to help you jump-start your college career. Get a taste of life as a college student, make connections with faculty and gain valuable hands-on learning experience.

Pre-College Programs
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Admissions Requirements

Lipscomb's requirements for admissions ensure that you can thrive in our academically rigorous learning community. Our application process is test optional, and our holistic admissions review means we evaluate you on the merits of who you are, not just your numbers.

Admissions Requirements
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Value

A college education is an investment, and you should expect it to pay off in the form of internship and job opportunities, graduate school acceptance and a network of people that will support you for the rest of your life.

Financial Aid

Life at Lipscomb

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Student Life

Every day, Lipscomb’s campus comes alive with activity—events in Bison Square, ENO hammocks on a spring day, classes and organizations meeting all over campus. The buzz of student life is undeniable. With 100 clubs and organizations on campus, you’re sure to find something that interests you.

Student Life
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Nashville

Our campus is in a thriving neighborhood in Nashville, Tennessee—one of the fastest growing cities in the country with a job market that’s booming. That means access to resources and opportunities you won’t find most places.

Explore Nashville
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Faith

At Lipscomb’s core is a community rooted in Christ. This is the essence of everything we do. People who care about you have created programs and can connect you to resources on campus that will help you live out your faith and walk beside you wherever you find yourself on your faith journey.

Spiritual Life
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Diverse Community

With over 40 countries represented on campus, the Office of Intercultural Development unifies, uplifts and educates our community to create an environment where your culture is celebrated and every voice matters.

Intercultural Development

Resources for Juniors

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Narrowing Down Your College Search

All the college options can seem daunting. How do you figure out what schools you want to focus on and learn more about? Here are 10 questions to help you decide which schools might be right for you.

Narrowing Down Your Search
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College Search Checklist

Make the most of the time you have now before high school ends. These tips can help you manage the college search process and take off some of the pressure.

College Search Checklist
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Admissions Tips

How do I get in? The process starts now. Start preparing for the college application and admissions process with these tips to get ahead.

Admissions Tips

Junior Viewbook

 

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Campus Visit

See for yourself! Schedule a visit to meet our faculty, tour campus and hang out with current students to get a real sense of what your future as a Bison could be like.

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Virtual Events

Experience Lipscomb from wherever you are. Learn about the admission process, scholarships and financial aid options from an admissions counselor. Participate in a Q&A with a panel of current students who can tell you all about the authentic Lipscomb experience.

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