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Best Regional University US News and World Report

At LIU Post, you’ll find the best of both worlds:

a small school environment within 35km of

New York City. LIU Post students also enjoy

access to the broader resources of Long Island

University - a multi-campus doctoral institution

that educates more than 24,000 students and

boasts a network of more than 191,000 alumni.

HOW TO GET TO NEW YORK CITY

Getting to and from New York City is fast

and easy. Take a shuttle van, which is free to all

registered students, to the train station. It takes

about 10 minutes from campus to the train

station, and the train ($9-$12.50 USD each way)

to Manhattan is 50 minutes.

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FIRST-CLASS LOCATION“Best of both worlds” location—a large, picturesque campus in one of Long Island’s most elite suburbs, yet in close proximity to New York City

FACTS AND FIGURES

Location: Brookville, New York

Nearest city: New York City, 32 km by car or train

Institution type: Private University

Student population: 7,874 (4,429 undergraduate; 2,697 graduate; 748 international students from more than 50 countries)

Campus setting: Suburban

Year founded: 1954

Campus size: 1.24 km2

Get to New York City by train in 50 minutes for as little as $9

LIU POST: WHERE YOU WANT TO BE.

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LIU Post is a doctoral-level university

comprising seven schools and colleges,

nationally accredited degree programs,

distinguished centers and institutes, a

renowned research library, and a full-time

faculty of 330 scholars, researchers, scientists,

artists, and humanitarians. LIU Post offers

a full range of undergraduate and graduate

programs in business, education, liberal arts

and sciences, health professions and nursing,

information and computer science, and visual

and performing arts.

Although LIU Post is home to 8,700 students, we

have made it our top priority to keep our classes

small, averaging only 15 to 20 students. You are

never just a number here. Instead, you are part

of a learning community that deeply values the

exchange of ideas and interaction that can only

be achieved in intimate class settings.

Accreditation

LIU Post is accredited by the Commission of Higher Education

of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary

Schools. In addition, all of the academic programs are

accredited by the most prestigious organizations in their fields,

including AACSB International accreditation for the business

program. The Princeton Review annually ranks LIU Post in its

“Top Regional Universities” list. For more information, visit:

liu.edu/post/accreditations

liu.edu/post/reslife

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liu.edu/post/clubs

FACTS AND FIGURES

Average class size: 20 students

Student/faculty ratio: 12:1

Intakes: July (ESL only), September and January every year

82% of graduates are in relevant employment within six months

983 Graduate degrees awarded in 2012

881 undergraduate degrees awarded in 2012

302 full-time faculty

90% of faculty hold highest degree in field

9 on-campus dining locations

80 student groups and clubs

5 performance spaces

70+ performances at LIU Tilles Center

15 NCAA Division II teams

1 online resource for off-campus housing

RECENT RANKINGS

U.S. News & World Report ‘Best Colleges 2013’: #123 regional university in north of USA

U.S. News & World Report ‘Best Graduate Schools’ 2014:

Best Graduate Business Schools

Best Public Affairs programs

Best Part-time MBA program

#139 Clinical Psychology program

#197 Fine Arts program

#39 Library and Information Studies program

#442 Nursing program

#187 Social Work program

#204 Speech-Language Pathology program

OPPORTUNITY TO SUCCEEDSmall class sizesAcademic and career support

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College of Education, Information

and Technology

• Adolescence Education (7-12) in Biology,

Chemistry, Earth Science, English, French,

Italian, Mathematics, Social Studies, Spanish

• Art Education (Birth to Grade 12)

• Childhood Education (1-6)

• Early Childhood Education (B-12)

• Music Education (B-12)

• Computer Science

• Information Management and Technology

• Information Systems

• Health and Physical Education

• Health Education

• Health Education and Physical Education

• Physical Education

• Speech-language Pathology and Audiology

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

• American Studies

• Applied Mathematics with Computer Science

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Comparative Languages

• Criminal Justice

• Economics

• English

• French

• Geography

• Geology

• History

• Interdisciplinary Studies*

• International Studies

• Italian

• Mathematics

• Philosophy

• Physics

• Political Science

• Psychology

• Sociology

• Spanish

College of Management

• Accountancy

• Finance

• Health Care Administration

• International Business

• Management

• Marketing

• Public Administration

School of Health Professions and Nursing

• Biomedical Sciences: Clinical

Laboratory Science

• Biomedical Technology

• Health Sciences

• Nutrition

• Radiologic Technology*

• Social Work

Visual and Performing Arts

• Acting*

• Art

• Art History & Theory

• Arts Management*

• Art Therapy

• Dance Studies*

• Digital Art and Design*

• Electronic Media (Broadcasting)*

• Film

• Instrumental Performance*

• Print and Electronic Journalism*

• Music*

• Photography

• Public Relations

• Theatre Arts*

• Vocal Performance*

ACCELERATED PROGRAMS

Earn a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s

degree in five years.

• Accountancy (B.S./M.S.)

• Accountancy/Business Administration

(B.S./M.B.A.)

• Adolescence Education (Grades 7-12) in:

English (B.S./M.A.), Applied Mathematics

(B.S./M.S.), Spanish (B.S./M.A.)

• Business Administration (B.S./M.B.A.)

• Criminal Justice (B.A./M.S.)

• Health Care Administration (B.S./M.P.A.)

• History/Adolescence Education (Grades

7-12) (Pedagogy only) (B.A./M.S.)

• Information Management and Technology/

Information Technology Education (B.S./M.S.)

• Information Systems (B.S./M.S.)

• International Studies/Business Administration

(B.A./M.B.A.)

• Nutrition (B.S./M.S.)

• Political Science (B.A./M.A.)

• Political Science/Public Administration

(B.A./M.P.A.)

• Public Administration (B.S./M.P.A.)

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

• Pre-Engineering Math

• Pre-Engineering Physics

• Pre-Law

• Pre-Medicine

• Pre-Pharmacy

• Pre-Respiratory Therapy

*Special departmental requirements apply for admission.

Contact SG Admissions Manager for details.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMSOver 80 concentrations with many accelerated (or dual) degrees combining bachelor’s and master’s studies

LIU POST: WHERE YOU WANT TO BE.

The programs are taught by accomplished

faculty who are practicing professionals.

The following are Master’s degrees and

specializations within degree programs.

College of Education, Information

and Technology

• Adolescence Education (Pedagogy only)

• Adolescence Education: Biology, English,

Mathematics, Earth Science, Social Studies,

Spanish

• Middle Childhood Education: Biology,

English, Mathematics, Earth Science, Social

Studies, Spanish

• Art Education (Birth to Grade 12)

• Childhood Education (1-6)

• Childhood Education/Special Education (1-6)

• Childhood Education/Teaching Literacy (B-6)

• Clinical Mental Health Counseling

• Early Childhood Education (B-2)

• Educational Technology

(Blended Learning; Non-certification)

• Information Studies

• Information Systems

• Interdisciplinary Educational Studies

• Library and Information Science

• Library and Information Science/School

Library Media (Blended Learning)

• Literacy (B-6)

• Management Engineering

• Music Education (B-12)

• Public Library Administration

• School Counselor

• School District Business Leader

• Speech-Language Pathology

• TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of

Other Languages)

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

• Applied Behavior Analysis

• Applied Mathematics

• Behavior Analysis

• Biology

• Criminal Justice

• Earth Science

• English

• Environmental Sustainability

(also Blended Learning)

• Genetic Counseling

• History

• Interdisciplinary Studies

• Mathematics for Secondary School Teacher

• Political Science

• Psychology

• Psychology, Clinical

College of Management

• Accountancy (Blended Learning)

• Business Administration

(M.B.A., J.D./M.B.A.)

• Health Care Administration

• Non-Profit Management

• Public Administration

• Taxation (Blended Learning)

School of Health Professions and Nursing

• Clinical Laboratory Management

• Clinical Laboratory Science

• Dietetic Internship

• Forensic Social Work

• Gerontology

• Medical Biology

• Nutrition

• Social Work

School of Visual and Performing Arts

• Art

• Art Education (B-12)

• Clinical Art Therapy

• Digital Game Design and Development

• Fine Arts and Design

• Interactive Multimedia Arts

• Music

• Music Education (B-12)

• Theatre

GRADUATE PROGRAMSOver 70 graduate programs offer you the most advanced curriculum and methods of learning

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Considered one of the most beautiful

campuses in America, LIU Post is shaped by

three historic mansions, 56 modern buildings,

4,000 trees, magnificent formal gardens,

sprawling green lawns, and nature trails.

It is also home to the renowned Tilles Center

for the Performing Arts, Steinberg Museum of

Art and the Institute for Arts and Culture.

A Selection of Fitness Resources

• New 7,200m2 athletic center

• 0.28km2 of playing fields

• Eight lane swimming pool

• Three court gymnasium for basketball

• Racquetball courts

• Elevated Mondo-X indoor jogging track

• Classes: yoga, Pilates, Zumba, abs, total-

body conditioning

• Club sports: ice hockey, equestrian,

crew, dance

Selection of Visual and Performing Arts

Facilities

• 2,200 seat concert hall

• 490-seat recital hall

• Cinema and two theaters

• TV and radio stations

• Two newsrooms

• Interactive Multimedia Arts Lab

• Music Technology Lab

International Student Services

Dedicated office and advisory staff, social

events, adjustment workshops, visa guidance,

ESL program, special orientation program.

Student Clubs and Organizations

Nearly 100 student clubs and organizations,

including drama/theater group, music groups,

newspaper, and radio station.

International student organizations:

Caribbean Culture Club; Chinese Students

Association; International Students Business

Association; Italian Culture Club; Korean

Student Association; Latin American Student

Organization; Muslim Student Association;

Russian Speaking Community; Taiwan

Student Association

Sports

College Athletics Division II - 15 NCAA men’s

and women’s teams

Library

• Over 2 million volumes, 49,000 periodicals,

and 280 online databases

• M.B.A. students have access to the

nationally recognized Center for Business

Research on campus.

Computers

500 available for student use as well as

networked smart classrooms.

Security Services

24-hour foot, bicycle and vehicle patrols,

late night walking escort service, 24-hour

emergency telephones, lighted walkways,

residence entry card system, crime prevention

programs, personal safety workshops.

STUDENT ACCOMMODATION

More than 1,940 students live on campus in

residence halls and suites. Eight residence halls

are tailored to individual needs. Residence halls

accommodate from 40 to 380 students. Some

are traditional-style, offering two-, three-, or

four-person rooms that open onto a common

hallway. All share a large bathroom.

Every residence hall offers lounges for

relaxation or study, as well as snack areas

with vending machines and convection ovens,

and fully equipped laundry rooms.

Student Meal Plan

• Unlimited daily access to the residential

restaurant, and one weekday lunch at the

express restaurant

• $125 Dining Dollars per semester for use at

any on-campus dining facility (extra Dining

Dollars can be purchased at any time)

• Meal options available include: American

main meals, ethnically inspired foods,

vegetarian selections, continental breakfast,

soups, sandwiches, pizza, and salads

VIBRANT CAMPUS LIFE: FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES

LIU POST: WHERE YOU WANT TO BE.

Over 200 on-campus events are held each year, including music from some of the world’s leading artists

LIU Post boasts a superb support network of

academic resources and experienced advisors

ready to help you succeed. Professional

academic and career advisors, student and

faculty mentors, tutors, and club advisors will

help position you for success in your career.

CO-OPS, INTERNSHIPS AND FIELDWORK

At LIU Post, you’ll gain experience in your field

before you even graduate. Co-op, internship

and fieldwork opportunities range from

placements at top companies or government

agencies, to the chance to conduct research

or study abroad. With LIU Post’s close

proximity to New York City, internships and

other off-campus work experiences abound,

helping you build your résumé and your

professional network. Additionally, curricular

and optional practical training (CPT and

OPT) are available to international students.

Recent internship placements include

Chanel; CNN; Condé Nast; Deloitte & Touche;

MTV; NBC Universal; Pricewaterhouse

Coopers; The United Nations; The New York

Times; UBS.

Our students earn an average of $2,500-$4,000

per semester through internships and co-ops.

CAREER PREPARATION

Students at LIU Post are fully prepared to

meet the workforce upon graduation.

Career services

Cooperative education, on-campus recruitment

events, internships, resume critiques,

networking events, counseling services, job

interviewing workshops, career fairs, online job

search assistance.

There’s no limit to what you can do with

your LIU degree. Notable alumni include

the former CEO of Yahoo, the CEO of Turner

Broadcasting, the entrepreneur who brought

Pokémon to the United States, the developer

of modern prenatal screening, the producer of

Super Bowl XXXVII, and Golden Globe nominee

actor John Leguizamo.

Companies that frequently hire graduates

include: Deloitte & Touche; Ernst & Young;

Fidelity; Jet Blue; KPMG; Latino Sports

Marketing; Madison Square Garden; NYU

Medical Center; Pulte Homes; Suffolk County

Police Department; US Customs.

CAREER SUCCESS

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82% of graduates are in relevant employment within six months

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSIONSENGLISH ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Undergraduate programs

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

Pearson PTE 50

Admissions through ESL Transition program: Minimum equivalent of

TOEFL iBT 38/IELTS 4.0 (no official score required)

Graduate programs

Direct entry to most programs: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5 and

Pearson PTE 58. Direct entry to MBA, Pre-MBA, M.S. Accounting,

M.S. Taxation, Master of Public Administration, MPA Healthcare

Administration, M.S. Clinical Laboratory Management/Science,

and all Nursing programs: TOEFL iBT 85/IELTS 7.0

Admissions through ESL Transition program:

Minimum official score of TOEFL iBT 56/IELTS 5.5

Graduate students with a lower English level can complete an 8-12

week English course at an Embassy language school in the USA before

acceptance to the on-campus ESL Transition Program, with no official

TOEFL/IELTS score required.

ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Undergraduate programs GPA 2.5

Graduate programs

GPA 3.0 for most graduate programs; 2.8 for MPA and MPA Healthcare

Administration; 2.75 for MBA and M.S. Nutrition; 2.5 for M.S.

Management Engineering, and all master’s programs in Education,

Counseling, and Speech-Language Pathology

Graduate admission tests/documentation

GMAT 400-450 for MBA, M.S. Accounting, M.S. Taxation; GMAT

recommended, but not required for entry to Pre-MBA.

GRE for M.A. Psychology, M.A. Speech-Language Pathology, M.S.

Library and Information Science (may be required for M.A. Political

Science); GRE required only if GPA below 3.0 for M.A. Music, M.A. Music

Education, M.S. Mental Health Counseling and M.S. School Counselor.

Electronic portfolio/video audition for School of Visual and

Performing Arts.

Writing sample for M.A. Clinical Art Therapy and M.A. English.

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).

SPECIAL ESL TRANSITION PROGRAM

• Undergraduate and Graduate Transition Programs available

• Usually one or two semesters duration

• Curriculum includes language acquisition (listening, speaking, writing,

etc.), academic preparation (library mentoring program, tutoring

services, labs, test taking skills, note taking) and cultural adaptation

• Opportunity to co-enroll in academic credit courses while improving

English proficiency

• No official TOEFL or IELTS score needed for Undergraduate

Transition applicants

• Undergraduate Transition Program students are issued a five-year

I-20 immigration document

• ESL only fast-track option in the summer semester for Undergraduate

and Graduate students

PRE-MBA BRIDGE PROGRAM

• Non-degree program where students earn the additional 30 credits

needed to equate their three-year bachelor’s degree to a four-year

US bachelor’s degree.

• This program offers the equivalent of the fourth year of undergraduate

coursework necessary to start the MBA Master’s curriculum.

• GMAT is recommended but not required.

• Completion of the Bridge Program does not guarantee students

acceptance into the MBA Program. Students must formally apply for

admission into the MBA program.

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TO APPLY Online

Download and complete the application form at

www.universitiesintheusa.com/liu

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, when needed, to:

Study Group, LIU Admissions, 330 Seventh Avenue,

Floor 2, New York, NY 10001, USA

T: +1 212 497-8346

E: liuadmissions@studygroup.com

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