Jewell Critical Thinkers
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Jewell Critical Thinkers
A Community of Thinkers and Doers
At Jewell, we believe in mindset over major. Beyond learning a skillset for a specific job, you will learn how to think and how to ask the tough questions. Our caring faculty will challenge you, research alongside you, connect you with alumni mentors, and even give you their cell phone number.
Oxbridge
The Oxbridge Honors Program is the only honors program in the U.S. offering majors with a full curriculum of tutorial-based instruction and a full year of study in Oxford, England.
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Four-Year Graduation Guarantee
Our Four-Year Graduation Guarantee ensures timely completion of a transformative education, positioning you to transition into graduate school or career choices ahead of most peers.
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Applied Critical Thought & Inquiry
We believe education invokes action. More than 20 years ago, we made critical thinking the basis of our core curriculum. Ten years ago, we made it an official major. Add three personalized, experiential components for a second major in ACT-In.
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Defined By People, Not Boundaries
We live and learn in circles, not rows. We step outside of job titles and comfort zones to make people — and their ideas — feel welcome. It creates a dynamic that supports personalized learning, empowers critical thinking and fosters a sense of belonging — on campus and beyond.
Top Impact School
99.1% of Jewell Alumni are Employed or in Graduate School Within Six Months of Graduation.

At Jewell, we don't do one-way conversations. You can't hide. There is one option here: learn. You rise to the occasion. You come to class prepared. Professors expect you to ask questions in class, and they expect you to visit them outside of class. Here, faculty and students put an equal amount into your education."
Camille Love, '17, Ph.D. student in Organic Chemistry at Purdue University
Using Our Powers For Good
We believe in being responsible stewards of our resources and affecting change for social justice. Through our core curriculum, you can raise awareness and create solutions for complex issues. Last year, we contributed 72,000 hours of service worldwide.
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