3RD STUDY AND LIVE IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY: THE CROSSROADS OF THE WORLD. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE

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1 LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY STUDY AND LIVE IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY: THE CROSSROADS OF THE WORLD. 3RD SAFEST CAMPUS IN THE USA AND THE SAFEST IN NEW YORK CITY - THE DAILY BEAST WEBSITE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE

2 WELCOME TO NEW YORK CITY! The LIU Brooklyn campus is located in the heart of New York City, yet offers a friendly community atmosphere. Professors will know you by name. You ll live and study with friends. And because you re right in NYC, you have access to some of America s greatest internship and student work opportunities. VIBRANT STUDENT LIFE LIU Brooklyn was established in 1926 with a mission to open the doors of the city and the world. LIU Promise The LIU Promise is our commitment to ensuring you have the right tools, guidance and support to achieve your goals. When you apply to LIU, you will be assigned an LIU Promise Success Coach who will be there for you through to graduation. 60+ clubs and organizations You ll find active academic, social, cultural, religious, media, and honor groups meeting throughout the campus. Work opportunities There are co-op, internship, and fieldwork opportunities for students. Additionally, LIU s experiential programs include student-run businesses, high-tech incubators, and academic programs focused on innovation and entrepreneurialism. FACTS AND FIGURES Location: New York City, New York Borough location: Brooklyn (New York City has five boroughs Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and the Bronx) Institution type: Private University Student population: 7,025 (4,278 undergraduate; 2,747 graduate; international students from more than 50 countries) Campus setting: Urban Year founded: 1926 Campus size:.04 km 2 Student-to-faculty ratio: 12 to 1 Full-time faculty: 307 Faculty holding the highest degrees in their fields: 86% 6 Colleges: Business, Public Administration and Information Sciences; Education; Health Professions; Liberal Arts and Sciences; Nursing; and Pharmacy University accreditations: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) Program accreditations: MSCHE, ACOTE, ACPE, ARC-PA, APA, ASEP, ASHA-CAA, caate, CAPTE, CAAHEP, CoARC, CSWE, NASPAA, TEAC Athletics: NCAA Division I Varsity sports: 18 teams Mascot: Blackbirds Recent Rankings: Top 50 Schools in the Northeast for Salary Potential Payscale.com Ranked #1, Best Schools for Health Professionals majors Payscale.com High ROI Colleges Affordable Colleges Online Best Colleges for Personal Attention Collegedata.com The New York Times recognized LIU Brooklyn as one of the most diverse campuses in the United States.

3 LOCATION Welcome to your new home away from home! LIU Brooklyn is right in the heart of it all, located just steps away from the Barclays Center, top arts venues like the Brooklyn Academy of Music, hip restaurants and boutiques, and one of New York s premier dessert destinations, Junior s. As a residential student you will be immersed in the vibrant downtown Brooklyn area, just a short subway ride from the vast cultural offerings and professional opportunities of Manhattan. TRANSPORT LINKS Situated at the intersection of Flatbush and DeKalb Avenues, the campus is served by several New York City subway lines in front of campus, and is three blocks from Atlantic Terminal, a transportation hub with additional train options including the Long Island Rail Road. MANHATTAN The world-famous commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research and entertainment hub; home to Times Square ( The Crossroads of the World ), Broadway, Central Park, the New York Stock Exchange, Rockefeller Center, and SoHo. ALL ABOUT Home to many celebrities and artists, the most populous and culturally diverse borough of New York City hosts the LIU Brooklyn campus in the trendy neighborhood of Fort Greene. TECH TRIANGLE LIU Brooklyn is one of 12 universities in the greater Downtown Brooklyn-Dumbo-Navy Yard district, an area with a combined population of more than 57,000 students. Business and academia live side-by-side here, as 523 innovation firms with a $3.1 billion economic impact are also based in the neighborhood (Source: Urbanomics). Since 2001, billions of dollars have been invested in the development of the Tech Triangle. BARCLAYS CENTER Just three blocks southeast near Atlantic Terminal is the $4.9 billion multi-purpose indoor arena that primarily hosts sports games and concerts. PROSPECT PARK Designed by the creators of Central Park in Manhattan, this public space features a 90-acre meadow, a waterfall garden, Brooklyn Bandshell offering free outdoor concerts in the summer, hiking trails, sports facilities, and the Prospect Park Zoo. The Brooklyn Museum of Art and the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens are located right next to the park. CONEY ISLAND BEACH This NYC beach is popular for its boardwalk, Nathan s Famous Hot Dogs, the amusement park, and its sandy beaches that stretch for almost 5km. If If the borough of of Brooklyn were its its own city, it it would be be the 4th largest city in in the USA. New York New York Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. Boston Boston CAMPUS FEATURES 3 Residence Halls 5 On-campus Dining Locations Laboratories BRONX BRONX MANHATTAN MANHATTANQUEENS JFK AIRPORT QUEENS JFK AIRPORT 10 minutes from Manhattan and accessible by 11 subway lines Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts Wellness Center Recreation and Athletic Center (swimming pool, rooftop track, top-of-the-line workout facilities)

4 DEGREE PROGRAM OPTIONS Over 75 undergraduate and graduate degree programs and concentrations. xx% Get a head of graduates start with are our blah 12:1 blah student-to-faculty blah ratio LAUNCH YOUR CAREER Here, you ll never be just a number. You ll be a valued part of a close-knit community, where your professors know you by name, and advisers are always available to meet with you one-on-one. UNDERGRADUATE Accounting B.S./M.S.* Applied Music B.A Athletic Training B.S./M.S.* Biochemistry B.S. Biology B.S. Business Administration B.S. Business Finance B.S. Business Management B.S. Chemistry B.S. Childhood Urban Education (Grades 1-6) B.S. Computer Science B.S. Communication Science Disorders B.S. Computer Information Systems B.S. Computer Art B.F.A. Dance B.S., B.F.A. Economics B.A. English B.A. Entrepreneurship B.S. Global Studies, B.A.** Health Science B.S. 3+3 Health Sciences B.S./Public Health M.P.H. 3+3 Health Sciences B.S./Physical Therapy D.P.T. History B.A. Humanities B.A. Journalism B.A. Jazz Studies B.F.A Marketing B.S. Mathematics B.S. Media Arts B.A. Middle Childhood/Adolesence Urban Education B.A., B.S. Modern Languages B.A. Music Education in Urban Schools (Pre-K-Grade 12) B.S. Nursing 2+4 Pharmacy, Pharm. D. Philosophy B.A. Political Science B.A. Pre-Athletic Training (years 1-2) Pre-Occupational Therapy Psychology B.A. Respiratory Care B.S. Respiratory Care (Years 1-2) Social Science B.S. Social Work B.A. Sociology-Anthropology B.A. Speech B.A. Sports Science B.S. Studio Art B.F.A. Teacher of Physical Education in Urban Schools Teacher of Visual Arts in Urban Schools (Pre-K-Grade 12) B.F.A. Technology Management B.S. Visual Arts B.A. * Dual degree options available ** Offered through LIU Global Six year Pharm. D. GRADUATE Accounting M.S. Adolescence Urban Education (Grades 7-12) M.S.Ed. Bilingual School Counseling M.S.Ed. Biology M.S. Business Administration M.B.A. Chemistry M.S. Childhood Urban Education (Grades 1-6) M.S.Ed. Computer Science M.S. Creative Writing M.F.A. Drug Regulatory Affairs M.S. Early Childhood Urban Education (Birth-Grade 2) M.S.Ed. English M.A. Exercise Science M.S. Health Administration M.P.A. Human Resource Management M.S. Media Arts M.A./M.F.A. Mental Health Counseling M.S. Pharmceutics M.S. Pharmacology/Toxicology M.S. Political Science M.A. Psychology M.A. Public Administration M.P.A. Public Health M.P.H. School Counseling M.S.Ed. School Psychology M.S.Ed. Social Science M.S. Social Work M.S.W. Taxation M.S. Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) M.S.Ed. Teaching Urban Adolescents With Disabilities (Grades 7-12) M.S.Ed. Teaching Urban Children With Disabilities (Grades 1-6) M.S.Ed. Urban Studies M.A. Writing and Producing for Television MFA. GET INSPIRED LIU Brooklyn gives you the opportunity to learn from some of the nation s leading experts. Our professors publish groundbreaking findings and share their insights with major media outlets, but their top priority is to develop the potential they see in you. Your professors will be your mentors; feel free to approach them during and after class for extra help and guidance. Nationally recognized honors program Tutoring and support services Extensive course availability Flexible class schedules Learning communities Student mentor program Chapters of national honor societies A FEW OF OUR LEADING EXPERTS Masters and Mentors in the Arts Norman Steinberg Emmy-winning screenwriter Jessica Hagedorn Award-winning author and playwright Dana Hash-Campbell Former principal dancer, Alvin Ailey Powerhouse Professors in Research Jennifer Rauch Digital detox and unplugging Srividhya Swaminathan Slavery studies Hazel Sanderson Infant care Supriya Bavadekar Fighting cancer with oregano At LIU Brooklyn, you ll gain experience in your field before you even graduate. Co-op, internship, and fieldwork opportunities range from placements at top companies and government agencies, to the chance to conduct research. These experiences will help you enhance your résumé and build your professional network. The campus also provides an array of career planning resources, including help with writing résumés and cover letters, skills assessments, mock interviews, networking nights, career fairs, job referral services, and an online career management system. High-tech resources are available, including a SIMS lab that enables nursing students to practice real-life clinical situations, and a MoCap Lab that fosters research in biomechanics. RECENT LIU INTERNSHIP PLACEMENTS Bath and BodyWorks Brooklyn Nets Hispanic Information Telecom Network (HITN) JPMorgan Chase KPMG NY Columbia Presbyterian Hospital NYS Department of Taxation and Finance NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene NYC Department of Education NYU Langone Hospital SiriusFX Radio WABC-TV YMCA

5 r rr INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSIONS ENGLISH ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Undergraduate programs Direct entry: Minimum official score of TOEFL ibt 75 or IELTS 6.0 Graduate programs Direct entry to most programs: TOEFL ibt 79 or IELTS 6.5 ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Undergraduate programs GPA Graduate programs GPA 3.0 for most graduate programs; 2.75 for most Education programs; 2.5 for most other programs. Graduate admission tests/documentation GMAT or GRE for MBA, M.S. Accounting, M.S. Human Resource Management. GRE for Public Health MPH. Writing sample for M.F.A. Creative Writing, M.A. English, M.F.A Writing and Production for Television, M.A. English. TO APPLY Online Download and complete the application form at Locally Submit your completed application form and supplemental documents to your local educational representative. By mail Send your completed application form and supplemental materials, including copies of relevant documents, passport, and English language qualifications (if required) to: Study Group, LIU Admissions, 330 Seventh Avenue, Floor 2, New York, NY 10001, USA T: E: REQUIRED FOR APPLICATION Completed application form, signed parent/guardian agreement, full transcripts of all qualifications, including certificate or diploma of school leaving, student essay, bank statement, photocopy of passport, TOEFL/IELTS certificate (if applicable), photocopy of current I-20 (if applicable). * U * 18445U 05/14