Bryant A Pierce University has established in the old dimension (TS1) by Byrant A Pierce a well known scholar and advocate for education. The university has undergone many changes and much of the original structure was wiped away during the great flood. It is now rebuilding the campus, focusing not on quantity but quality. Pierce University has always been a leader in education and is a part of the Academie Society (credit to Laurel Crossing).
Pierce University is a small campus located on the edge of Apple Valley proper. Pierce University offers an unparalleled learning environment with small class sizes and low teacher to student ratios. Faculty members at Pierce University pride themselves on teaching, which means that students have incredible access to professors and can create individualized programs of study.
Pierce University is a small campus located on the edge of Apple Valley proper. Pierce University offers an unparalleled learning environment with small class sizes and low teacher to student ratios. Faculty members at Pierce University pride themselves on teaching, which means that students have incredible access to professors and can create individualized programs of study.
Pierce University prides itself on being compact and easy to navigate, located in picturesque settings, and providing a peaceful place to live and learn. This environment is great for students who want to know everyone at school and not be overwhelmed by a massive student body.
Extracurricular Activities:
Pierce University offers an array of extracurricular activities that students can get involved in and every student's contribution to the social fabric of the school is meaningful. Students can join sports teams such as the championship basketball team or soccer team, debate team, award winning drama club, Greek life and more!
Residential Life
First- and second-year students are required to live on-campus; upperclassmen can opt to stay in the residence hall, however, there are local apartments available. On-campus requirements do not apply for graduate students. Students have a wonderful, updated dorm for their living arrangements with single rooms and double rooms for roommates available.
The Difference:
Pierce University offers students once in a lifetime chances to hold internship positions during summer breaks within their major to explore career options. PU also hosts lectures from famous sims and chances to hold court with these renowned sims.
Departments:
Pierce University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in several areas including:
- College of Liberal Arts: Art, Art History, Literature, Music, Drama and Performing Arts, Simlish History, Education, Languages
- College of Science: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Nursing, Marine Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology
- Pre-professional degrees: Pre-Medicine, Pre-Law
Undergraduate Admission and Tuition
Admissions to Pierce University: Pierce University has higher than average academic standards when accepting students. This also results in highly limited space for each spaces in the university. The application process is highly selective and includes SPAT scores and interview. Students can submit optional essays and letters of recommendations as well.
Pierce University now accepts the SPAT. SPAT scores are becoming more important for students applying to colleges and universities. SPATs are comprised of three sections: CSE (core skill evaluation), CIE (core interest evaluation) and CHE (core hobby evaluation). The average student has an A- GPA and 30 SPAT. For more information about the SPAT, please click here.
Minimum SPAT Score=25
-Minimum CSE=21 with at least a 1 in each subscore
-Minimum CIE=1
-Minimum CHE=1
Minimum GPA: B+
Pierce University now accepts the SPAT. SPAT scores are becoming more important for students applying to colleges and universities. SPATs are comprised of three sections: CSE (core skill evaluation), CIE (core interest evaluation) and CHE (core hobby evaluation). The average student has an A- GPA and 30 SPAT. For more information about the SPAT, please click here.
Minimum SPAT Score=25
-Minimum CSE=21 with at least a 1 in each subscore
-Minimum CIE=1
-Minimum CHE=1
Minimum GPA: B+
Special Programs: Certain programs require additional requirements.
Performing Arts & Dance: audition (6+ CHE in music & dance)
Music: audition (6+ CHE in music & dance)
Visual Arts: profolio submission (6+ CHE in arts & crafts)
Interhood Applicants: Interhood students are encouraged to apply. All interhood applicants must submit an email requesting admission along with their SPAT scores.
Applications: Applications can be forwarded to starrsim at yahoo dot com.
Tuition & Fees
Pierce University:
Pierce University is a private institution, where tuition rates are the same for all students, regardless of residency status. First- and second-year students are required to live on-campus; upperclassmen can opt to stay in the residence hall, however, there are local apartments available. Most students chose to stay on-campus due to the affordable nature of the option. On-campus requirements do not apply for graduate students.
Tuition
§2500/semester or §5000/academic year
Room and Board
§500/semester or §1000/academic year
Typical cost for a four simyear degree is §24,000
The university honors all EA MAXIS scholarships and academic grants. In addition, there are several school specific scholarships. For more information about financial aid, please read here and here.
EA MAXIS scholarships and academic grants
Hogan Award for Athletics
§750 and opportunity to apply for Sports Scholarship
-8 CSE in body
§750 and opportunity to apply for Sports Scholarship
-8 CSE in body
Will Wright Genius Grant
§750 and a laptop
-8 CSE in logic skill
Bui Engineering Award
§750 and a laptop
-8 CSE in mechanical skill
SimCity Scholar's Grant
§1000 and a laptop
- A- in GPA
Young Entrepreneurs Award:
§750 and one simyear internship with local business-Level 3 in Teen career
Public Aid
Extracurricular Grant Program (credit to Laurel Crossing).
§500 for each CHE
-10 CHE
-10 CHE
FENSA Award (credit to Aldaleigh for FENSA and credit to Laurel Crossing for scholarship).
Any student inducted into Apple Valley's FENSA chapter will receive a one-time award of $20,000.
Induction requirements
◦Level 10 in every skill (70 CSE)
Interhood Alliance Grant
Students receive a small grant for study at an interhood university affiliate. Can be used for undergraduate or graduate studies. This award is applicable for students entering Pierce University as well as students applying to an interhood university.
§2000 one time grant
-Interhood applicant OR Attending Interhood Affliate SchoolPrivate Aid
Fighting Owls Sports Scholarship
Students receive full tuition, but must play full time on one of the university sports teams: basketball or soccer. Scholarship is renewed each simyear.
-6 CHE in sports
-8 CSE in body
-6 CIE in Sports
Interhood Connection Scholarship
Designed to promote high quality students studying in other hoods and build interhood connections.
Students receive a tuition wavier for up to two years of study at an interhood university affiliate. Can be used for undergraduate or graduate studies. This award is applicable for students entering Pierce University as well as students applying to an interhood university.
-B+ GPA
-15 CSE
-Essay concerning the benefits of interhood study (Score of 6 CIE in Travel)
Warwick Excellence Award:
Warwick Excellence Award:
This award ensures that lack of affordability will not deter exceptional students from receiving higher education. Recipients of this award will receive a full scholarship that covers tuition, room and board as well as a laptop. This award will cover four years of study, as long as an GPA of A is maintained each year. The award can be renewed for up to an additional four years of study in advanced degree programs.
◦A- GPA
◦20 CSE
◦Letter of Recommendation (overachiever memory earned)
◦Tier 4 household income status
Work-Study Options: Pierce University offers part-time employment opportunities to undergraduates to help with college expenses. Such options include positions in the cafeteria, labs, gym, tutoring department and more.
Military ROTC: In exchange for a service commitment, the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program provides you with money for college while you're in school. You must take all required military courses and training along with your other college courses and, upon graduation, enter the service as a commissioned officer for at least 4 simyears.
Kimikura University
Kimikura University has opened its doors to the students of Pierce University for a study aboard program.
Kimikura University has opened its doors to the students of Pierce University for a study aboard program.
Why do we want PU students to have the opportunity to study abroad? Study abroad can be an enriching and eye-opening adventure, where learning extends to the world beyond the classroom walls. There is no substitute for living and studying in a foreign country if one wants to gain in-depth knowledge of another culture's customs, sims, and language.
Students can chose to study abroad for a semester or for an entire academic year.
Kimikura University will save space at the Kimikura Hall for students to reside in. There is a small communal kitchenette along with a cafeteria. Students will enjoy a study room and small rec room. Dorm rooms range from the simple to the deluxe with options for single students or roommates.
Tuition for Kimkura University: Students will pay the current tuition rate of their home school; thus, all payments must be paid in full at the beginning of each year (rather than semester), with the exception of financial aid students. All other costs, including transportation and supplies, are not included.
Le Frommage School of Arts
Le Frommage School of Arts has opened its doors to the students of Pierce University for a study aboard program. Students who are interested in the finer arts, this option is a perfect choice for them to develop their skills.
Le Frommage School of Arts has opened its doors to the students of Pierce University for a study aboard program. Students who are interested in the finer arts, this option is a perfect choice for them to develop their skills.
Why do we want PU students to have the opportunity to study abroad? Study abroad can be an enriching and eye-opening adventure, where learning extends to the world beyond the classroom walls. There is no substitute for living and studying in a foreign country if one wants to gain in-depth knowledge of another culture's customs, sims, and language.
Students can chose to study abroad for a semester or for an entire academic year.
Le Frommage School of Arts will save space in local apartments for students to reside in. Apartments range from the simple to the deluxe with options for single students or roommates.
Tuition for Le Frommage: Students will pay the current tuition rate of their home school; thus, all payments must be paid in full at the beginning of each year (rather than semester), with the exception of financial aid students. All other costs, including transportation and supplies, are not included.
Interhood University Options
Students attending interhood universities are eligible for the Interhood Connection Scholarship or the Interhood Affliate Grant. Students are also encouraged to study at other interhood affliate universities. Some universities have a maximum number of interhood students and are not accepting applications at the moment, we encourage students to directly contact the university for up-to-date information.
Students attending interhood universities are eligible for the Interhood Connection Scholarship or the Interhood Affliate Grant. Students are also encouraged to study at other interhood affliate universities. Some universities have a maximum number of interhood students and are not accepting applications at the moment, we encourage students to directly contact the university for up-to-date information.
Ashland University in Ashland
*Brown Technical College in LaQuest Beach
*Cahill University in Heredon Cove
*LaQuest Beach University in LaQuest Beach
New Eden University in New Eden
Meade College in Laurel Crossing
*Brown Technical College in LaQuest Beach
*Cahill University in Heredon Cove
*LaQuest Beach University in LaQuest Beach
New Eden University in New Eden
Meade College in Laurel Crossing
University of Riverdale in Riverdale
University of Rockport (URock) in Laurel Crossing
*Not accepting interhood students at this time, please check school for updated status
University of Rockport (URock) in Laurel Crossing
*Not accepting interhood students at this time, please check school for updated status
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