ON CAMPUS PLUS IN NEW YORK STATE USA

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1 ON CAMPUS PLUS IN NEW YORK STATE USA Leading to second year entry at: University of Rochester City University of New York: Baruch College State University of New York: Albany State University of New York: Geneseo Canisius and many more

2 On Campus Plus in New York State On Campus Plus at Canisius is the unique, fast and direct pathway to a degree at your dream school in New York State, or beyond. Our pathways are designed to integrate with the unique flexibility of the US university transfer system. This means after one or two years at Canisius you can choose to complete your major at a range of university options throughout New York, or the wider USA. You are guaranteed progression to years 2, 3 and 4 at Canisius. Whatever you decide, you will be on track to complete your degree in as little as 4 years. Fast, Flexible, Guaranteed the perfect combination. The New York State Advantage Choice The State University of New York is the largest and most comprehensive state university system in the USA. It offers a fantastic breadth of opportunity with over 400,000 students enrolled on undergraduate programs across 64 campuses. Location New York State offers the ideal location for international students. Of course, there is easy access to one of the world s great cities New York and great transport connections. Yet this is also a beautiful region of mountains, lakes, forests and coastline. What s more, it is just a short trip over the border to Toronto in Canada. Economy As one of the world s financial and business powerhouses, New York is the place to be for anyone aspiring to success in an international career in business, science, law or the arts. The SUNY system has close links with many of the best companies here. 2 Old Main, one of the key buildings within the attractive Canisius campus

3 The Path to Your Dream School 4 On Campus Plus at Canisius Canisius 6 Degree Year 1: Undergraduate Program at Canisius 8 Degree Years 2 4: Progression Options 9 University of Rochester 10 CUNY: Baruch College 11 SUNY: Albany 12 SUNY: Geneseo 13 Other Specialist Pathways 14 Transfer to your Dream School 15 Kings on Campus 16 Canisius Undergraduate Preparation Program Test Preparation (SAT) Specialist Support CANISIUS PROGRESSION S KINGS ON CAMPUS 3

4 Canisius: The Path to Your Dream School For the first year of your degree you will be based on the beautiful campus of Canisius in Buffalo, New York State. After that, your options really open up. You can choose to stay at Canisius to complete your undergraduate degree or an accelerated MBA. Or, after one or two years, you can decide to graduate elsewhere by transferring directly to your choice of leading universities. You will be carefully guided by expert Progression Advisors to make the right decision based on your individual needs. Either way, you will be able to complete your degree in the shortest possible time. Your American degree. Your way. DEGREE YEAR 1 Study at Gain sufficient credits to remain at Canisius or transfer to the university of your choice Full load of academic courses taught by university faculty Beautiful campus in New York State First Year Entry Requirements TOEFL ibt: 79/IELTS 6.5 Completed Senior High School Minimum GPA 3.0 Minimum age: 17 Five Main Pathways Computer Science Liberal Arts Engineering and Sciences Business Digital Media Arts Main Specializations Accounting and MBA Business Management Communications Computer Science Digital Media Arts Economics International Relations/Business Psychology Need extra language or study skills first? Kings delivers a range of pre-sessional courses on campus to prepare you for your degree course. See back page for details. 4

5 DEGREE YEARS 2 4 University of Rochester Ranked 33rd in the nation (U.S. News & World Report, 2015) SUNY Albany Ranked 126th in the nation (U.S. News & World Report, 2015) 4+0 Pathway: Stay at Canisius to complete your degree «Guaranteed Progression 1+3 Pathway: Transfer to a partner progression school P 10 P 12 CUNY: Baruch College Ranked 25th in Best Regional Universities (North) (U.S. News & World Report 2015) SUNY Geneseo Consistently ranked 1st or 2nd Best Value in the USA for international students by Kiplinger s Personal Finance P 11 P 13 CANISIUS PROGRESSION S KINGS ON CAMPUS 1+3 Pathway: Transfer to your own personal Dream School See page 15 for details of some of the top ranking universities to which our students have progressed. YOUR DREAM UNIVERSITY Note: Completion of your degree at either host campus or progression school is subject to gaining sufficient credits and/or meeting relevant entry requirements. 5

6 DEGREE YEAR 1 Canisius CANISIUS 6

7 You ll spend at least one year at Canisius, and could be there for your entire degree. Canisius is the largest private university in Western New York State, and is consistently ranked among the top regional colleges in the Northeast. Founded in 1870, the University today occupies 32 buildings located on 72 acres in a residential neighborhood in North-Central Buffalo. Canisius offers the best in quality academic programs and facilities, and an outstanding faculty who are leaders in their fields. Learning takes place within state-of-the-art campus facilities and in out-of-class settings through exciting field study and internship opportunities. Rankings 2nd Accounting program in New York State. 27th in the top tier of U.S. News & World Report s 2015 rankings of America s Best Colleges, Regional Universities North. 8th in Best Value Schools category for Regional Universities in the North. Course specializations Accounting Engineering Management Economics Digital Media Arts Admissions criteria GPA: 3.0 TOEFL: ibt 79 IELTS: 6.5 overall Accommodation Recently renovated halls with double or suite-style rooms and five bathrooms per floor. Social lounge, kitchenette and study room to each floor. Student rooms all equipped with cable television and internet access. Computer lab and laundry facilities. Apartment-style housing also available for older students. Transfer opportunities include University of Rochester City University of New York: Baruch College State University of New York: Albany State University of New York: Geneseo Plus many more. CANISIUS PROGRESSION S KINGS ON CAMPUS 7

8 CANISIUS DEGREE YEAR 1 Undergraduate Program at Canisius The Undergraduate Program is taught by Canisius faculty. Depending on the pathway you choose, you will take a broad range of classes which combine American and international students. You will follow the course in the same way as your American classmates. Key information Start Dates: August, January August: Semester 1: August December; Semester 2: January May January: Semester 1: January May; Semester 2: August December Course Length: 2 semesters (per year) Average Class Size: 20 Entry Requirements: English Language: TOEFL ibt 79/IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. From TOEFL ibt 20 (Requires 4 terms of Undergraduate Preparation. See back page) Academic Entry Requirements: Completed Senior High School Minimum GPA of 3.0 Minimum age: 17 Extra Support from Kings 1. On-campus courses à Canisius Undergraduate Preparation Program à Test Preparation 2. On-campus support Profile Analyzer, Profile Builder, Study Skills, Personal Support See back page for details. Academic Modules across 4 pathways 1 Computer Science 4 Business 2 3 Liberal Arts Engineering and Sciences 5 Digital Media Arts Semester 1 (Fall) Semester 2 (Spring) Subject streams: Subject streams: 1. Computer Science 1. Computer Science First Year Seminar Writing about Literature Intro to Religious Studies Intro to Philosophy Bioinformatics Intro to Programming Mathematics Mathematics Art History European History 2. Liberal Arts 2. Liberal Arts First Year Seminar Writing about Literature Intro to RST Intro to Philosophy Intro to Art History European History Intro to Comparative Politics Science and Government Elective Mathematics 3. Engineering and Sciences 3. Engineering and Sciences Writing about Literature First Year Seminar Mathematics Mathematics General Chemistry II General Chemistry 1 General Physics 1 Computer Programming Intro to RST Intro to Engineering Design 4. Business 4. Business Writing about Literature First Year Seminar Intro to Philosophy Intro to RST Microeconomics Macroeconomics Mathematics or Business Statistics Mathematics Intro to Management Management Technology 5. Digital Media Arts 5. Digital Media Arts Writing about Literature First Year Seminar Intro to Philosophy Intro to Religious Studies European History Intro to Art History Digital Media Culture Intro to Digital Media Physical Geography Intro to Web Computing 8

9 DEGREE YEARS 2 4 Progression Options After successful completion of Year 1, your options really open up. Complete your degree at Canisius Guaranteed. Transfer to leading school in New York State University of Rochester CUNY Baruch College SUNY Albany SUNY Geneseo Transfer to your personal Dream School We can also help you transfer to the perfect university for you. Our students go on to complete their degrees at leading universities throughout the US, including many in the top 100. See page 15 for details. Note: Completion of your degree at either host campus or progression school is subject to gaining sufficient credits and/or meeting relevant entry requirements. All admissions requirements in this section are deemed accurate at the time of printing. It is recommended that criteria be confirmed with Kings Admissions. Toronto Buffalo Canisius University of Rochester Rochester Washington D.C. New York State State University of New York: Albany State University of New York: Geneseo Philadelphia Albany City University of New York: Baruch College New York CANISIUS PROGRESSION S KINGS ON CAMPUS USA 9

10 DEGREE YEARS 2 4 University of Rochester The University of Rochester is one of America s leading private research universities. Rochester offers exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary study and close work with faculty. The University ranks among the top in federally financed science, engineering, medical, and other research. At a glance Location: Rochester, New York Founded: 1850 Student population: 5,512 Undergraduate, 3,303 Graduate Type of institution: Private PROGRESSION S UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER Degree levels: Undergraduate/ Graduate A Respected Place 30th in Best Values in private colleges category, Kiplinger s th in the Times Higher Education World Rankings (UK) rd in National Universities, U.S. News & World Report th in Best Value Schools category, U.S. News & World Report 2014 Admissions Criteria Recommended scores TOEFL ibt 100, IELTS 7.0 Average Secondary School GPA: 3.8 Average Transfer College GPA: 3.5 Test-flexible Evidence through examination results is required. Standardized tests, including many national secondary exams, are accepted. Testing waivers Students who have completed at least 2 semesters of full-time US collegelevel courses by application may be eligible for testing waivers. Programs of study American Studies Anthropology Archaeology, Technology & Historical Structures Art History Biology Brain & Cognitive Sciences Business Chemistry Creative Writing Digital Media Studies Economics English Engineering (Audio & Music; Biomedical, Chemical, Computer Science, Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Optical) Environmental Science Film & Media Studies Financial Economics Geological Sciences History International Relations Linguistics Mathematics Music Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Religion Studio Arts Theatre Women s Studies 10

11 DEGREE YEARS 2 4 City University of New York: Baruch College Founded in 1847 as a free public institution, Baruch College is a thriving, urban multicultural center for higher learning. As the largest urban public university in the US, Baruch was recently named one of the most affordable and accessible universities in the country. At a glance Location: New York, NY State Founded: 1847 Student population: 17, 300 Type of institution: Public Degree levels: Undergraduate/ Graduate Rankings Ranked 25th in Best Regional Universities (North) (U.S. News & World Report 2015) Ranked in Top 25 Undergraduate Programs for Entrepreneurship (The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur Magazine 2013) No. 3 among the list of 349 U.S. colleges in Washington Monthly s (WM) Best Bang for the Buck. Admissions criteria TOEFL Minimum: 80, IELTS: 6.5 Average GPA (Transfer): 3.3 Testing waivers SATs are not required for students who have acquired more than 30 undergraduate credits. Programs of study Accountancy Actuarial Science Art History and Theatre Arts Administration Asian & Asian American Studies Biological Sciences Business Journalism Business Writing Computer Information Systems Corporate Communication Economics English Finance Financial Engineering Graphic Communication History Industrial/Organizational Psychology International Business Journalism and Creative Writing Management Management of Musical Enterprises Marketing Management Mathematics Modern Languages & Comparative Literature Music Natural Sciences Philosophy Political Science Psychology Public Affairs Real Estate Religion and Culture Sociology Spanish Statistics Statistics & Quantitative Modeling PROGRESSION S CANISIUS CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK: KINGS ON CAMPUS BARUCH COLLEGE 11

12 DEGREE YEARS 2 4 State University of New York: Albany The University at Albany is an internationally recognized public research institution located in New York State. Founded in 1844, UAlbany today has 17,000 students at graduate and undergraduate levels. More than 100 nations are represented. At a glance Location: Albany, New York Founded: 1844 Student population: 17, 615 PROGRESSION S STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK: ALBANY Type of institution: Public Degree levels: Undergraduate/ Graduate Rankings The College of Nanotechnology Science and Engineering ranks number one in the world Ranked 126 in National Universities (U.S. News & World Report 2015) U.S. News & World Report ranks UAlbany s graduate programs in public administration, criminal justice, and I.T. among the top 10 in the nation 12 Kiplinger s Personal Finance ranks UAlbany in the top 100 Best Values in Public Colleges Admissions criteria Second year admission is guaranteed with: GPA 3.5 TOEFL ibt 100 / IELTS 7.0 Minimum age: 18 Testing waivers SATs are not required for transfer students. TOEFL is waived for C scores or higher in a college-level English Composition course. Programs of study Key majors include: Accounting Actuarial & Mathematical Sciences Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Business Administration Chemistry Computer Science & Applied Mathematics Criminal Justice Economics Environmental Science Geography Human Biology Mathematics Nanoscale Engineering Nanoscale Science Philosophy Physics Psychology Sociology Urban Studies & Planning

13 DEGREE YEARS 2 4 State University of New York: Geneseo SUNY Geneseo is the most selective of all the campuses in the State University of New York. At Geneseo, the full measure of resources are devoted to teaching undergraduates in small classes. Geneseo encourages its students to pursue research projects under the direction of faculty. At a glance Location: Geneseo, New York Founded: 1871 Student population: 5, 445 Type of institution: Public Degree levels: Undergraduate/ Graduate Rankings Consistently ranked 1st or 2nd Best Value in the USA for international students by Kiplinger s Personal Finance Ranked 14th in Regional Universities, North (U.S. News & World Report 2015) On the Fiske Guide s list of Best Buy Schools 2013 Named in the Princeton Review s best US institutions for undergraduate education Admissions criteria Second year admission is guaranteed with: GPA 3.5 TOEFL ibt 100 / IELTS 7.0 Minimum age: 18 Testing waivers SATs are not required for students who have completed 2 semesters of college credits. Padsquad19 Programs of study Accounting Applied Physics Biochemistry Biology Biophysics Business Administration Chemistry Communication Journalism & Media Dentistry Economics Engineering Geology Geophysics Mathematics Medicine Optometry Osteopathic Medicine Physics Psychology PROGRESSION S CANISIUS STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK: KINGS ON CAMPUS GENESEO 13

14 Specialist Pathways 3+2 Physics + Engineering Dual Degree Pathway 3 years at Canisius then 2 years at University at Buffalo (SUNY) or Pennsylvania State University at Erie Overview Ideal for students strongly interested in demanding scientific or industrial research and development careers, particularly in an interdisciplinary area. Provides extensive grounding in both Science and Engineering opening options for advanced Engineering and Technology studies in a wide range of fields. Provides the breadth of skills which are highly desirable to employers. 3+1 Marketing + Fashion Merchandising 3 years at Canisius then 1 year at Fashion Institute of Technology Overview Earn a Marketing degree at in a nationally ranked Marketing program and spend a year in New York, the fashion capital of the world. Gain the skills to build professional relationships and get the edge in a competitive industry. Complete coursework in fashion design, manufacturing, and retailing. Study abroad encouraged past students have spent a semester or more in Italy, Spain and the UK. Progression options B.S. in Physics from Canisius followed by: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University Internship opportunities Internships have been offered at: B.S. in Electrical Engineering from University at Buffalo Glamour Magazine Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry B.S. in Industrial Engineering from University at Buffalo Patricia Field Jenny Packham B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from University at Buffalo GUESS?, Inc. Tommy Hilfiger PROGRESSION S SPECIALIST PATHWAYS University at Buffalo (SUNY) You will receive advice each semester from both Canisius and UB advisors. While at Canisius, you will take at least one UB Engineering course taught on campus by the UB Engineering faculty. The articulation guarantees transfer of credits and admission to University at Buffalo with a 2.5 grade point average. Club Monaco Vogue Magazine JLM Couture 3+2 MBA Pathway 5 years at Canisius Troy and Banks Inc. Kraftworks Ltd. NARS Cosmetics Engineering Pathway 2 years at Canisius then 2 years at Engineering School Overview The two-year pre-engineering curriculum at Canisius covers the basic Science, Mathematics and Computer Programming requirements. The completion of an Engineering degree normally takes an additional two years of study after finishing this two-year program at Canisius. Former students have transferred to: Cornell University Clarkson University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rochester Institute of Technology University at Buffalo (SUNY) You can also choose to remain at Canisius after the first two years and continue in other majors such as Physics, Engineering- Physics, Physics-Computer Science, Mathematics and Chemistry. Overview During your first three years, you will take courses to fulfil your core curriculum and major-area requirements,. In your senior year, you will complete your undergraduate requirements and use your free electives to take a series of introductory graduate courses. You will complete the MBA requirements in the fifth year. MBA concentrations in: Accounting Financial Services Global Supply Chain Management Information Technology Leadership and Change International Business Marketing

15 POLITICS/ COMPUTER BUSINESS/ SCIENCES AND INTERNATIONAL UNSPECIFIED SCIENCE MANAGEMENT MEDICINE ENGINEERING RELATIONS ART AND DESIGN COMMUNICATIONS MAJOR USA UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS MORE INFORMATION: KINGSEDUCATION.COM/ ALUMNI DEGREE YEARS 2 4 Dahyun Lee. Now studying at Massachusetts College of Health and Pharmacy Sciences Option 3: Progress to your Dream School Depending on your intended major or academic ability, you may decide to aim for a different university. With Kings, that s no problem. Our dedicated university Progression Advisors on campus will help you find the perfect choice for you. Our support service focuses on: Research Selection Application Decision University progression Destinations include: University of Southern California (ranked 25) New York University (ranked 32) University of Rochester (ranked 33) Georgia Institute of Technology (ranked 35) Boston University (ranked 42) University of Illinois Urbana- Champaign (ranked 42) Northeastern University (ranked 42) George Washington University (ranked 54) Ohio State University (ranked 54) University of Washington (ranked 48) Syracuse University (ranked 58) Indiana University Bloomington (ranked 76) Julia Patskan Now studying at Suffolk University Yun Young Lee Now studying at George Washington University Yuka Muramoto Now studying at Suffolk University Yu Chin Chiang Now studying at Northeastern University Nikita Demidov Now studying at CUNY Baruch Shao Kuang Now studying at UMASS Boston CANISIUS PROGRESSION S KINGS ON CAMPUS and many more USA University Progression See the USA University Progression insert for more information Bao Duy Le Now studying at Massachusetts College of Art and Design 15

16 Kings on Campus at Canisius the best of both worlds With Kings based right on campus at Canisius you have the best of both worlds: you will be a full member of the University, integrating with American students and taking degree classes with them. But you also have access to the Kings Center whenever you need it and for as long as you need it. If you need pre-sessional preparation we provide a tailored program on campus. Or if you need specialist academic and personal support it s always available to you. Specialist Programs 1. Canisius Undergraduate Preparation Program Provides the language and study skills needed for undergraduate study in English. Minimum Entry Level: TOEFL ibt Test Preparation (SAT) Runs alongside your degree course to provide expert SAT preparation. Start Dates: 2015: 5 January, 30 March, 22 June, 14 Sept; 2016: 4 January, 28 March, 20 June, 12 Sept Course Length: Varies. Minimum 1 term Minimum Age: 16 Specialist Support Academic Guidance Personal University Counseling Unique Profile Builder Program YOU Supplementary Online English Language Learning Regular Personal Assessment See the Courses and Support insert for full Personal Care and Support details of our on campus programs and support services. Brochure designed and produced by the Kings Central Marketing Unit. Information correct at publication, 11/2014. Please recycle /14 Kings Education is a Registered Trademark