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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

MANHATTAN

LIU Brooklyn is just a short subway ride from

Manhattan, a hub of commerce, finance, media,

art, fashion, research and entertainment.

When you want to take a break from your

studies and relax with your friends, you can

immerse yourself the city’s many historic and

cultural experiences, including Times Square

(“The Crossroads of the World”), Broadway,

Central Park, the New York Stock Exchange,

Rockefeller Center, SoHo, and more.

NYC is home to leading internationally

recognized organizations and businesses.

Studying here will give you outstanding

opportunities to access internship and

student work placements, and make

connections which will last a lifetime.

GETTING AROUND

Getting into Manhattan and around the city is

easy. 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.

BROOKLYN – THE PLACE TO BE

Brooklyn is the place to be in New York City.

The borough is the most culturally diverse in

the city, home to many celebrities and artists

and the LIU campus is just steps away from the

Barclays Center, top arts venues and the trendy

cafes and restaurants of Fort Greene.

TECH TRIANGLE

LIU Brooklyn is one of 12 universities in an

area known as the Tech Triangle, a diverse

community of over 500 technical, creative,

innovation and entrepreneurial businesses.

Since 2001, billions of dollars have been

invested to develop the area, making it a great

place to study, live and make connections.

BARCLAYS CENTER

If you enjoy sports games and concerts,

the $1.03 billion multi-purpose Barclays Center

is just three blocks away and hosts fantastic

sport and music events. It is also the home of

the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets.

PROSPECT PARK

Prospect Park is a beautiful green space where

you can relax and enjoy the outdoors. There are

hiking trails, a waterfall garden, a zoo and free

summer concerts. 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.

NEW YORK CITY

Welcome to your new home away from home! New York is one of the world’s most famous and exciting cities, offering a rich and diverse cultural experience to complement your academic studies.

If the borough of Brooklyn were its own city, it would be the 4th largest city in the USA

The campus is just 10 minutes from Manhattan and accessible by 11 subway lines

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200+ LANGUAGES SPOKEN 50% of New Yorkers speak a language other than English at home

EASY TO EXPLOREAround 4.9 million people take the subway each weekday, stopping at 468 stations

BROOKLYN: THE PLACE TO BE Home to around 700 arts and cultural institutions and 57,000 college students

A GLOBAL CITY3 million New York City residents were born overseas*

WORLD-CLASS FOODChoose from more than 18,600 places to eat†

FAMOUS PLACESMore than 250 movies are shot in the city each year†

CHINATOWNNYC has the largest Chinese population of any city outside of Asia

WELCOME TO THE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD

*nyc.gov †nylady.hubpages.com


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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: 0.04 km2

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

Best College for Personal Attention – Collegedata.com

LIU BROOKLYN ESSENTIALS

RECENT RANKINGS

Ranked 1st, Best Schools for Health Professionals majors – Payscale.com

Top 50 Schools in the Northeast for Salary Potential – Payscale.com

High ROI Colleges – Affordable Colleges Online

Best College for Personal Attention – Collegedata.com

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With award-winning programs, unrivalled internship opportunities at major companies and top-ranked academics who offer personal attention to each and every student, LIU Brooklyn is the best place to lay the foundations for your academic and future career success.

THE BEST OF TWO WORLDS

Students tell us the LIU Brooklyn campus

offers them the best of two worlds: a fantastic

location in one of America’s fast-growing and

most diverse neighborhoods combined with a

self-contained, peaceful campus where they

can concentrate on their studies in a safe and

secure environment.

HELPING YOU ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS

Our aim is to help you develop your skills,

enhance your knowledge and pursue your

passions. 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. Read more about

the LIU Promise on page 8.

EXPERT TEACHING

Studying at LIU Brooklyn gives you the

opportunity to learn from some of the USA’s

leading experts. All our professors are experts in

their field with industry experience and knowledge

that they bring into the classroom. Many also

regularly publish cutting-edge research and

share their findings with leading organizations

and media outlets, and in the classroom also.

ONGOING SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE

Your professors are your mentors. They are

available during and after class if you need any

extra help and guidance. To ensure you reach

your potential we also offer:

• Nationally recognized honors program

• Tutoring and support services

• Extensive course availability

• Flexible class schedules

• Learning communities

• Student mentor program

• Chapters of national honor societies.

WELCOME TO LIU BROOKLYN

SOME OF OUR EXPERTS

Powerhouse Professors in research:

Jennifer Rauch – Digital detox and unplugging

Srividhya Swaminathan – Slavery studies

Hazel Sanderson – Infant care

Supriya Bavadekar – Fighting cancer with oregano

Masters and Mentors in the Arts:

Norman Steinberg – Emmy-winning screenwriter

Jessica Hagedorn – Award-winning author and playwright

Dana Hash-Campbell – Former principal dancer of the Alvin Ailey dance company

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LAUNCHING YOUR CAREER

Our aim is to ensure you fulfil your personal and

academic potential and lay the foundations for

a rewarding career. We’ll help you transition

from college student to successful professional.

LIU PROMISE - SUPPORTING YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY

From the day you arrive we’ll make sure you

have all the tools, guidance and support you

need to succeed, including a personal LIU

Promise Coach.

Your coach is your point of contact throughout

your time with us. They will provide ongoing

academic and career counseling, and work with

you one-on-one to:

• Fast-track the enrolment process

• Help you select the right major

• Introduce you to our vibrant campus life

• Identify internships and study-abroad

opportunities

• Create an e-portfolio to showcase your work

• Launch your career, connecting you with

employers before graduation

CAREER PLANNING SERVICES

LIU Brooklyn offers a wide range of career

planning services to help you prepare for the

future. This includes help with writing résumés

and cover letters, skills assessments, mock

interviews, networking nights, career fairs and

an online career management system.

SUCCESS STORIES

There’s no limit to what you can do with a

degree from LIU. Many of our students go on to

achieve great success. Our distinguished

alumni include the developer of Prozac, the

nation’s first female African-American transplant

surgeon and the co-founder of Bloomerberg LP.

Will you be our next success story?

REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE

Work placements and internships are a

fantastic way to gain real world experience in

your subject area and find out more about the

career path you want to follow.

ACCESS TO THE BEST INTERNSHIPS

Because LIU Brooklyn is in the heart of New

York City, you’ll have access to some of

America’s greatest internship and student work

opportunities in your field before you even

graduate.

VALUABLE EXPERIENCE

Co-op, internship and fieldwork opportunities

range from placements at top companies and

government agencies, to the chance to conduct

research or study abroad. These experiences

will help you build your résumé and develop

your professional network.

LIU Brooklyn partners with some of the world’s most successful organizations and institutions, offering unrivalled work placement and internship opportunities

CAREERS/REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE

RECENT INTERNSHIP AND

FULL-TIME PLACEMENTS

Def Jam Records

Donna Karan Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

US Environmental Protection Agency

Columbia Presbyterian Hospital

The New York Stock Exchange

US Department of Commerce

Marvel Comics

Merrill Lynch

JPMorgan Chase

KPMG

WABC-TV

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STUDENT LIFE

When you want a break from your studies

or want to spend time with your friends, the

campus offers an incredible range of things

to do. Whatever your interests – music, art,

theatre, sports or clubs and societies, you’ll find

plenty to keep you entertained without even

having to leave the campus.

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

Joining one of our student clubs and societies

is a great way to meet new people, pursue your

interests or try something new. With over 60

clubs and societies covering academic, social,

cultural, religious, media and honor groups,

there’s something for everyone.

THE AVENA LOUNGE

The Avena Lounge is an informal student area

where you can socialize with your friends. It

has lounge chairs and projection televisions, a

game room with foosball, air hockey, two pool

tables and latest X-BOX 360 and PS 3 video

games. The lounge is also quiet enough for

studying and has an area specifically suited for

group study.

KUMBLE THEATRE

If you enjoy music, dance and theatre, the

Kumble Theatre for the Performing presents

a diverse range of performances throughout

the year.

SPORTS

If you’re a sports fan or enjoy keeping fit,

you can join one of our club sport programs,

including aerobics, basketball, flag football,

swimming, soccer, table tennis and volleyball.

LIU Brooklyn is also home to the Brooklyn

Blackbirds, 16 sports teams who represent the

university in intercollegiate athletics, including

men and women’s basketball, cross country,

soccer, and more.

STEINBERG WELLNESS CENTRE (SWC)

SWC features a 2,500-seat arena, top-notch

cardio and fitness equipment, free weights, a

yoga studio, an NCAA-regulation swimming

pool, a rooftop running track and tennis courts.

It also houses one of New York City’s only

hydrotherapy pools.

STUDENT SUPPORT

From the day you arrive you’ll be part of our

warm and friendly community, and we’ll do

everything we can to ensure you settle in

quickly and enjoy student life at LIU Brooklyn.

Your professors will know you by name and our

student advisers are always available to meet

with you one-on-one if you need to discuss

anything academic or personal.

STUDENT LIFE

60+ clubs and organizations

4 performance spaces

3 residence halls

5 on-campus dining locations

50+ performances in Kumble Theatre

HOUSINGSAFETY FIRST

When it comes to housing our students, safety

is our number one priority. The campus is

self-contained, fully protected on all sides by

gates and has onsite security guards 24/7. We

are proud to be ranked as the No.1 safest

campus in NYC and the third safest in the US.

RESIDENTIAL HALLS

The LIU Brooklyn offers three residential halls

with standard, suite, and apartment spaces.

Each residential hall has:

• Free wireless and cable

• Study lounges

• Recreation rooms

• TV lounges

• Laundry rooms

• 24 hours/day security officers and dedicated

professional and paraprofessional staff

All residential spaces include:

• An extra-long twin sized bed

• Desk, desk chair and dresser

• Micro-fridge

• Wardrobe unit/closet

• AC

• Personal digital safe

MEAL PLANS

If you are a resident student, you will receive

a meal plan as part of your room and board

fees which you can use at one of our five

on-campus dining locations.

HOW CAN I FIND OUT MORE?

For up-to-date housing information, including

prices, meal plans and how to apply for a

residential space, visit www.liu.edu/Brooklyn/

Campus-Life

LIU Brooklyn is the best place to lay the foundations for your academic and future career success

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If you want to study in a safe and secure environment, learn from world-renowned professors and gain all the skills and tools you will need for a successful career, LIU Brooklyn is the place to be.

WORLD-CLASS SCHOOLS

Each of our schools and colleges are world-

class educational institutions that produce

sought-after graduates with marketable skills,

deep subject knowledge, real-world experience

in their subject area and independent thinking

skills – all qualities that employers look for in

graduate hires.

A WIDE RANGE OF DEGREE OPTIONS

We offer a wide variety of degree options

across six LIU Brooklyn colleges, leading to

careers within health, business, pharmacy,

education, arts, sciences and more.

DEGREE PROGRAMS

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/Adolescence Urban

Education B.A., B.S.

• Modern Languages B.A.

• Music Education in Urban Schools

(Pre-K-Grade 12) B.S.

• Nursing B.S.

• 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 B.S.

• Teacher of Visual Arts in Urban Schools

• (Pre-K-Grade 12) B.F.A.

• Technology Management B.S.

• Visual Arts B.A.

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


• 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.

• Pharmaceutics 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


• Urban Studies M.A.

• Writing and Producing for Television M.F.A.

* Dual degree options available** Offered through LIU Global†Six year Pharm. D.

The School of Business, Public Administration and Information Sciences is the natural choice for business students who want to study in a hands-on, practical environment. The school attracts students with clear career goals and this creates a thriving learning environment where students learn from one another and their surroundings.

GAIN PRACTICAL BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE

Our business programs are designed to give

you maximum practical knowledge of business

practice. You’ll take part in hands-on projects,

giving you opportunities to put theory into

practice and gain a deeper understanding of

what you learn in class.

UNIQUE BUSINESS PROGRAMS

Our unique business programs such as B.S.

in Entrepreneurship, and Business minor in

Fashion Merchandising are industry recognized.

AN ENTREPRENEURIAL COMMUNITY

With two student-run businesses on campus,

LIU Brooklyn has a thriving entrepreneurial

community of like-minded students. Each

business is entirely student driven from

concept, to business plan and daily operations.

OUTSTANDING INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

LIU Brooklyn is located just a ten minute

subway ride from Wall Street and in the heart

of Brooklyn’s entrepreneurial Tech Triangle,

giving us strong links with leading business

and financial organizations. Recent business

students have interned at the New York Stock

Exchange, Meryll Lynch and the U.S.

Department of Commerce.

EXPERT PROFESSORS

Our professors are superb instructors who

bring their own business, technology and public

administration experience to the classroom.

This means that you will graduate with the

skills you need to make an immediate impact

in your career of choice.

SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND INFORMATION SCIENCES

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The School of Health Professions is a vibrant and exciting faculty which provides the ideal learning environment for students who want to work in health care. Our programs cover a broad range of health care subjects including diagnosis, patient care, therapies, public and social issues, and more.

NO.1 FOR BEST SCHOOLS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

The school is recognized for its distinguished

faculty and leading health care programs which

provide the skills and knowledge you will need

to succeed in your career. We are proud to be

ranked No.1 for Best Schools for Health

Professionals by Payscale.com.

OUTSTANDING REPUTATION FOR RESEARCH

The school has a well-established reputation for

undertaking innovative research. By joining this

department, you will benefit from studying in a

distinguished academic learning environment.

Recent published research includes fighting

cancer with oregano, infant care, and digital

detox and unplugging.

NEW MEDICAL INVENTIONS

The school’s research has also led to some

innovative inventions, including the nebulizer,

a ground-breaking asthma medicine dispenser.

AWARD-WINNING STUDENTS

The School of Health Professions attracts bright

students who are recognized for their hard work

and academic achievements. Most recently,

two of our students were awarded research

training and grants by The National Institutes

of Health.

STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES

The school offers state-of-the-art teaching

facilities, including a SIMS lab that enables

nursing students to practice real-life clinical

situations.

The School of Pharmacy is one of the oldest and largest institutions of its kind in the nation, with a long and distinguished history of making important contributions to the profession of pharmacy. Our school is the ideal choice if you want to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical and related sciences.

LEADING PHARMACY PROGRAMS

Our Pharmacy programs attract students from

all over the world and from a diverse range of

backgrounds. They all have one thing in common

- to follow a career devoted to research and

innovation in the pharmaceutical and related

sciences. Study here and you’ll join a school

ranked ranked 77 by U.S. News and World

Report and graduate with excellent

employment prospects.

A STUDENT-CENTRED SCHOOL

LIU Pharmacy is a student-centered school.

Our aim is to give you all the guidance, support

and tools you will need to succeed. This includes

academic excellence and state-of-the-art

laboratories combined with access to some of

the most prestigious clinical affiliations in the

United States. Participating in our network are

over thirty major medical centers and long-term

care facilities, hundreds of community

pharmacies and our own International Drug

Information Center.

EXPERT PROFESSORS

Our professors use their expertise, knowledge

and innovative teaching strategies to help you

become a pharmacist who delivers evidence-

based medication therapy and patient-centered

care. You will also gain a deep understanding of

public health issues.

SCHOOL OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS

SCHOOL OF PHARMACY

We are proud to be ranked No.1 for Best Schools for Health Professionals by Payscale.com

Ranked 77 by U.S. News and World Report


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College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers a wide range of programs within Humanities, Science, Social Science, Communication and Visual and Performing Arts, leading to careers within journalism, performing arts, economics, marketing, and many more.

A LEADING FACULTY

Study here and you will learn from distinguished

writers, performers and award-winners. Our

faculty members include Norman Steinberg, an

Emmy-winning screenwriter; Jessica Hagedorn,

an award-winning author and playwright; and

Dana Hash-Campbell, the former principal

dancer of the renowned Alvin Ailey dance

company.

A SOLID FOUNDATION

All our programs are taught by top

professionals in their fields. They provide

specialized curriculum in your area of study

as well as a solid liberal arts base to ensure

you receive a well-rounded education.

STUDY IN THE CULTURAL CAPITAL OF AMERICA

New York City is the cultural hub of America

with a thriving arts and cultural scene. Study

here and you can fully immerse yourself in

everything the city has to offer - explore

Brooklyn’s rich history, catch a Broadway

show, or watch professional sports and

amazing concerts just a few blocks away

at the Barclays Center.

WATCH INNOVATIVE PERFORMING ARTS ON CAMPUS

LIU Brooklyn’s Kumble Theatre for the

Performing Arts is right here on campus.

This dynamic, state-of-the art performance

venue serves one of the most diverse

communities in the nation and shows a broad

range of performances throughout the year.

THE HOME OF JOURNALIST AWARDS

LIU Brooklyn presents The George Polk Awards

in Journalism, an annual series of prestigious

awards. Past winners include Glen Greenwald,

Edward R. Murrow, Christiane Amanpour, Carl

Bernstein, Spike Lee, and Walter Cronkite.

The School of Education offers a wide range of programs leading to careers within teaching, counseling, education administration, school psychology, and more.

A DIVERSE ENVIRONMENT

The school attracts a diverse range of students

and professors from a wide range of urban,

ethnic and racial backgrounds. This gives our

school a lively and diverse atmosphere, making

it an exciting place to study.

WORK PLACEMENTS AND INTERNSHIPS

All our programs include fieldwork and work

placement opportunities. These experiences

outside the classroom will allow you to put your

theory into practices and gain real world

experience within an educational environment.

We have well-established relationships with

schools and organizations in New York City

which means we can offer you a placement

which is best suited to your needs and interests.

UNIQUE PROGRAMS AND EXPERT TEACHING

The school offers unique programs, including

school psychology, school counseling, bilingual

school counseling and mental health counseling.

Whatever your area of study, all our professors

are experts in their fields, with a range of

experience that enables them to bring best

practices into the classroom.

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

Our location, students and nationally recognized faculty make the School of Education an exciting place to study

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSIONS

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

PROGRAM ENGLISH ACADEMIC

Undergraduate Direct entry: Minimum official score of TOEFL iBT 75 or IELTS 6.0

GPA 2.0-2.5

Graduate Direct entry to most programs: TOEFL iBT 79 or IELTS 6.5

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.

REQUIRED FOR APPLICATION

You will need to send us a 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), and photocopy of current I-20

(if applicable).


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APPLY Application checklist and required documentation:

All applicants · Complete and accurate application form, including intended degree program, email address and telephone number

· Scanned copy or original recent bank document (within three months) translated into English, indicating sufficient funds

· Copy of the identification pages of your passport · Copy of your current I-20 and visa, if applicable · Scanned copy of official test scores from an English Language Test such as IELTS, TOEFL iBT

· Original or official academic records are required prior to or upon arrival at Long Island University

Additional undergraduate requirements · Personal statement · Two recommendation letters · Scanned, certified, full transcripts of all your qualifications, translated into English with the translation authenticated

· Scanned copy of official proof of graduation, translated into English with the translation authenticated

Additional graduate requirements* · Official external credential evaluation report required for students with three year degrees, Nursing majors and transfer students. Contact the LIU Admissions Manager for assistance with this process

· Scanned copy of official GRE/GMAT score, if applicable · Detailed resume or CV

*Additional documents may be required, varies by intended degree program

RECEIVE UNIVERSITY OFFER. CONGRATULATIONS!

CONFIRM

· Enrollment deposit payment · Submit recent bank statement and affidavit of support

· Complete housing forms (if student is living on campus)

· Receive I-20 for interview

BEFORE ARRIVAL

· Flight arrival information form · Visa confirmation

WHEN YOU ARRIVE

· Bring original transcripts and graduation certificate

· Bring medical immunization records

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HOW TO APPLY

HOW TO CONTACT THE ISC

Our Student Enrolment Advisers are

always happy to answer your questions

and help with your application.

Our Advisers speak a variety of languages,

and understand several more. We will do our

best to contact you in your preferred language.

APPLY ONLINE

universitiesintheusa.com/liubk

APPLY BY EMAIL

[email protected]

APPLY VIA A LOCAL AGENT

Please contact your agent if you have

any questions.

SEMESTER DATES

SEMESTER SEMESTER START VACATIONS SEMESTER ENDS

Fall 2015 September 8, 2015 Thanksgiving: November 26-27, 2015 December 23, 2015

Spring 2016 January 19, 2016 President´s Day: February 15, 2016 Spring recess: March 7-13, 2016

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This brochure is issued for the general guidance of students considering entry to the Long Island University in 2015.

The information is correct at the time of going to press. However, Long Island reserves the right, to amend, add or remove any program and/or services set out in this brochure and/or the timetable, delivery, content syllabus and assessment of such programs. Applicants to programs will be notified as soon as practicable of any material changes likely to have a bearing on their application, such as cancellation of, or major modification to programs offered, changes to accommodation provision or fees and charges to be levied where applicable. Neither the University nor Study Group shall be liable for any errors or omissions that may be contained.


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