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Skip to main content News Events The Bridge Info for: Alumni Community Future Students Current Students Adult Students Parents/Families Faculty Staff Tools My Carthage Schoology CoursEval Library Email Directory Social Media Calendar search Search box Submit form Directory Carthage A-Z Popular Links Maps The List Admissions Contact Apply Now Menu About About Carthage Carthage at a Glance Quick Facts Mission History Location Campus Map Virtual Tour Our Facilities Our Faculty Rankings and Honors Careers at Carthage Offices & Services Admissions Office Aspire / Career Services+ Equity and Inclusion Bookstore Finance and Administrative Services Student Success Office of the President See all Offices & Services <h2>About Carthage</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p> Carthage’s beautiful campus on the shore of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, Wisconsin, is home to 2,600 full-time undergraduate students. Carthage combines an environment of reflection and self-discovery with a culture of high expectation, so that students uncover and ignite their full potential. <a href="/about/">Read more</a></p></div> Academics The Carthage Plan Areas of Study Academic Calendar College Catalog Experiential Learning January Term Study Abroad Internships Honors Program Carthage Symposium Resources & Support Aspire / Career Services+ Equity and Inclusion Bookstore Student Success Community Code Library Registrar's Office Learning Accessibility Services Writing Center See all Resources <h2>Experiential Learning</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/academics/experiential-learning/"><img width="180" height="162" alt="A Carthage student works with her supervisor at an internship at the courthouse." src="/live/image/gid/123/width/180/height/162/18313_call-out-internships-experiential.rev.1501413710.jpg" class="lw_image lw_image18313 lw_align_none" data-max-w="180" data-max-h="162"/></a>Internships, immersive academic programs, and hands-on study.<br/><a href="/academics/experiential-learning/">Learn by doing.</a></p></div> <h2>How to choose a major</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><img width="180" height="162" alt="Griffin Observatory 2017" src="/live/image/gid/123/width/180/height/162/24983_17_Observatory-SP-044.rev.1568227491.jpg" class="lw_image lw_image24983 lw_align_none" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/123/width/180/height/162/24983_17_Observatory-SP-044.rev.1568227491.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/123/width/180/height/162/24983_17_Observatory-SP-044.rev.1568227491.jpg 3x" data-max-w="2592" data-max-h="2333"/>Undecided?<br/><a href="/list/students-faculty-chose-major/">How to make the right choice</a>.</p></div> <h2>Why Liberal Arts?</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/liberal-arts/"><img width="180" height="162" alt="A Carthage student laughs during a physics class. At Carthage, the liberal arts foundation stre..." src="/live/image/gid/123/width/180/height/162/14962_liberal-arts-180x162.rev.1478528154.jpg" class="lw_image lw_image14962 lw_align_none" data-max-w="180" data-max-h="162"/></a>7 myths about the liberal arts.<br/><a href="/liberal-arts">Learn the facts</a></p></div> <h2>J-Term at Carthage</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/january-term/"><img width="180" height="162" alt="J-Term at Carthage is a month to study, travel, and try something new." src="/live/image/gid/123/width/180/height/162/4514_jtermcallout-180x162.rev.1560817887.jpg" class="lw_image lw_image4514 lw_align_none" data-max-w="180" data-max-h="162"/></a>One month to explore new subjects on campus or around the world.<br/><a href="/january-term/">Read more</a></p></div> Admissions Why Carthage? Request Information Apply Now Schedule a Visit Virtual Tour Tuition & Aid Tuition & Fees Scholarships & Grants Meet Your Admissions Representative Information for ... Undergraduates International Students Transfer Students Veterans Graduate Students Adult Students <h2>The Aspire Program</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/aspire/aspire-in-5/"><img src="/live/image/gid/123/24320_Aspire_logo-180x162.rev.1562176065.png" alt="The Aspire Program"/></a>5 things to know about Carthage’s four-year career development program. <a href="/aspire/aspire-in-5/">Read more</a></p></div> <h2>Apply Now!</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/admissions/visit/"><img src="/live/image/gid/123/20654_ApplyNow-Call-out-180x162.rev.1527612944.jpg" alt="Apply now to become a Carthaginian!"/></a><strong><br/></strong><a href="/admissions/apply/">Apply Now!</a><br/><a href="/admissions/deposit/">Deposit Now</a></p></div> <h2>Visit Us</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/admissions/visit/"><img src="/live/images/9188-call-out-lake-students" alt="Students watch the sunrise on campus"/></a>Some views you just have to see for yourself. <a href="/admissions/visit/">Schedule your visit</a></p></div> Athletics Research Current Projects Archaeology in Omrit Paleontology Phage Hunters Space Sciences See all Current Research Opportunities Summer Research (SURE) The Senior Thesis Student Fellowships Present & Publish Celebration of Scholars <h2>Paid Summer Research</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/sure/"><img src="https://www.carthage.edu/live/images/8990-call-out-sure-program" alt="Two Carthage students conduct research in chemistry."/></a>You. 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A summer of one-on-one mentoring. <a href="/sure/">Read more</a></p></div> <h2>Fly with NASA</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/space-sciences/"><img width="180" height="162" alt="A student conducts research aboard NASA's zero-gravity aircraft." src="/live/image/gid/123/width/180/height/162/4076_daniellespins-530.rev.1501414818.jpg" class="lw_image lw_image4076 lw_align_none" data-max-w="180" data-max-h="162"/></a>Carthage’s research in the space sciences has students floating in zero-g. <a href="/space-sciences/">Read more</a></p></div> Student Life Residential Life Dining on Campus Student Involvement Clubs and Organizations Leadership Community Service > Things to Do Carthage Calendar Major Events Spiritual Life Student Services Aspire / Career Services+ Equity and Inclusion Campus Safety Student Success Facilities Financial Aid Fitness Center Writing Center See all Student Services <h2>Get Involved</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/campus-life/clubs/"><img src="/live/images/8986-call-out-student-life-get-involved-1" alt="Students enjoy warm weather at Carthage's sand volleyball court."/></a>Carthage has more than 130 student organizations. <a href="/student-involvement/clubs/">Learn more about Carthage’s student orgs</a></p></div> Giving Make a Difference Student Stories Donor Successes Staff & Services Contact Us Donor Services Areas of Support 150 Years of Carthage Women The Carthage Fund Scholarships/Endowments Commemorative Pavers Find Your Passion Let us inspire you How to Give Estate Planning <h2>150 Years of Carthage Women</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/campaign/"><img src="/live/image/gid/123/25252_150W_call_out.rev.1570500563.jpg" alt=""/></a>Carthage celebrates 150 years of educating women. 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