College of Wooster
An aspiration for excellence has marked The College of Wooster since its founding in 1866. Nationally regarded for its leadership in undergraduate education in the natural sciences, international affairs and business, Wooster's innovative curriculum emphasizes independent learning. The keystone of Wooster's curriculum is Independent Study (I.S.), which has had a proven record of success for more than 50 years. I.S. requires every student in the senior year to explore, with a faculty mentor, a particular topic or problem in his or her major. These tutorials result in theses, musical performances, scientific research, creative writing, theatrical productions and exhibitions. The challenge of I.S. is supported through the most generous faculty research and study program in the United States, which permits faculty members to work in major research centers around the world.
Wooster grants the Bachelor of Arts, the Bachelor of Music and the Bachelor of Music Education degrees. More than 90 percent of Wooster faculty members hold doctorates or terminal degrees, and a student may choose from approximately 40 major fields of study. Approximately 1,800 students from 45 states and 40 countries are enrolled, with a student-faculty ratio of 11/1.





The 2012 North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) men's and women's basketball tournaments are set to tip-off this evening with eight quarterfinal games. Follow all the action by visiting each gender's tournament website.
Wittenberg (14-2, 20-5) wrapped up its 11th outright North Coast championship with wins over DePauw, 56-55, and Hiram, 72-50. Wooster has compiled 14 overall titles to lead the league, sharing the championship with Wittenberg in the 1991-92 season and with Allegheny in ‘88-89. Between the Tigers and the Fighting Scots, one of the two teams has had at least a share of every NCAC Championship dating back to the 1988-89 season. Allegheny and Ohio Wesleyan each boast four crowns. The Gators shared the championship with the Tigers in 1993, Wooster in 1989 and Ohio Wesleyan in 1988 and ‘86. The Battling Bishops also won outright titles in 1987 and ‘85.
The Denison men and women successfully won their fourth consecutive North Coast Athletic Conference swimming & diving championships at the 28th annual event, hosted by Hiram at the C.T. Branin Natatorium, Feb. 15-18.