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So, what’s with the Tootsie Roll?
When Wooster seniors hand in their research projects on I.S. Monday, they’re handed back a black-and-gold button that proclaims, “I Did It,” plus a Tootsie Roll. (If you know any Wooster alumni, ask whether they still have theirs!)
Every Wooster senior works one-on-one with a faculty mentor for one year to conceive, organize, and complete a significant piece of original research, scholarship, or creative expression. This Independent Study project, known to generations simply as I.S., is the centerpiece of Wooster’s commitment to mentored research and a badge of distinction for all our graduates as they head into the world of work.
The results speak for themselves:
- 96 percent of Wooster graduates are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation
- 91 percent are accepted by their first-choice grad school
Areas of Study
Wooster offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in over 100 programs, providing the opportunity to combine interests by completing a double major or self-designing one. Students may alternatively choose among three different music degrees.
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The College of Wooster is a thriving residential community with more than 120 student organizations. Students live on campus all four years of their Wooster experience. From where you live to what student organizations you join, Wooster wants to make your time on campus unforgettable, filled with memorable experiences, growth, and fun.
Check Out Life at WoosterThe World Comes to Wooster
Our community of learners, who come from 70 countries and 48 states – from farm towns and big cities, from dozens of faiths and cultures and perspectives – is central to our mission and to the learning that happens here.
Learn Why You Belong HereAthletics
Wooster fields 23 intercollegiate NCAA Division III athletic teams and offers a variety of club and intramural sports.
Learn More About the Fighting ScotsThe Arts
Wooster engages the campus community in the arts, hosting around 100 stage performances each academic year, including works of student, faculty, and guest artists.
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