Undergraduate Application

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Undergraduate Application

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I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University

The Admissions Office accepts and reviews applications on a rolling basis, allowing candidates to apply at any time during the year. However, to ensure consideration for all available scholarships and on-campus housing opportunities, it is strongly recommended that: a) freshman applications be submitted by December 1 for fall and by October 1 for spring admission; and b) transfer applications be submitted by May 1 for fall and by December 15 for spring admission. Candidates will be notified of admission decisions beginning December 1 for fall and October 1 for spring admission.

This application is for use by citizens or permanent residents of the United States who are:

• first-time freshmen (current HS seniors, HS graduates who never attended post secondary school, or GED recipients);

• transfer applicants (those who attended a college or university); or

• those wishing to reenter C.W. Post after a period of absence.

International applicants and those on a temporary visa should file the C.W. Post International Student Admissions Application.

For more information, call (516) 299-2900 or e-mail us at [email protected].

This booklet consists of five sections (I-V):

I. Application Instructions and Information II. Application for Undergraduate Admission III. List of C.W. Post Undergraduate Degree Programs IV. Personal Statement/Essay

V. Secondary School Report (Freshman applicants only)

FRESHMAN CANDIDATES

• Complete sections II, III, IV and V.

• Attach $30 non-refundable application fee (payable to C.W. Post Campus/LIU). Include applicant’s name and social security number on the check.

• Ask your college/guidance counselor to complete the Secondary School Report.

• Request official high school transcript.

• Request official SAT or ACT test scores. (Not required for those who graduated from HS more than five years ago or GED holders. Required for all others.)

• Submit Personal Statement/Essay.

• Submit two (2) teacher/counselor letters of recommendation on school stationery (optional but strongly recommended).

• Satisfy any special departmental requirements mandated by the academic program to which you are applying.

TRANSFER CANDIDATES

• Complete sections II, III and IV.

• Attach $30 non-refundable application fee (check payable to C.W. Post Campus/LIU). Include applicant’s name and social security number on the check.

• Request official transcripts from each college/university you attended.

• Request official high school transcript and SAT/ACT scores (if you completed fewer than 24 college credits).

• Satisfy any special departmental requirements mandated by the academic program to which you are applying.

READMISSION CANDIDATES

• Complete sections II, III and IV. Use the Personal Statement/Essay to discuss your decision to return at this time, including any special circumstances you wish the Admissions Committee to take into consideration.

• In certain cases, applicants for readmission may be required to resubmit academic documents. Contact the Admissions Office for information.

• Students suspended or dismissed from C.W. Post must meet the current requirements established by the Admissions and Academic Standing Committees. Contact the Admissions Office for information.

• Request official college transcripts from each college/university you attended after leaving C.W. Post.

RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS TO:

Undergraduate Admissions Office C.W. Post Campus

Long Island University 720 Northern Blvd.

Brookville, NY 11548-1300 (516) 299-2900

AN ONLINE VERSION OF THIS APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.LIU.EDU/POSTAPP

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II. APPLICATION FOR UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION

C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University

• Entry term: Fall _____ Spring _____ Summer _____ Year 20 _____

• Status: Freshman _____ Transfer _____ Readmit _____ Full-time _____ Part-time ____

For readmits, indicate last semester in attendance at C.W. Post _______________

PERSONAL INFORMATION

• Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Last First Middle

• Other Last Name Used:__________________________________________________________ Male■■ Female ■■

• Social Security Number: ___________-_________-_____________ Date of Birth: _______ /_______ /_______

• Permanent Address: __________________________________________________________________________________

Street Apt. # City State Postal code

_________________________

County

• Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________

(if different) Street Apt. # City State Postal code

• Home Telephone: (____)____________________________ Cell Phone: (____)__________________________________

• E-mail Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________

• U.S. Citizen ■■ U.S. Permanent Resident ■■ Other Citizenship ■■(specify country) __________________________

• First language, if other than English ___________________ Language spoken at home ____________________________

• Which of these best describes your background? (response is optional)

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■ American Indian/Alaska Native ■■ Hispanic

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■ Asian/Pacific Islander ■■ White/Non-Hispanic

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■ Black/Non-Hispanic ■■ Other

EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION

• Are you planning to apply for on-campus housing? Yes ■■ No ■■

• Are you planning to apply for financial assistance? Yes ■■ No ■■

• Have you taken the SAT ■■or ACT ■■? Date taken (month/year) _______ /_______

Date taken (month/year) _______ /_______

If no, when do you plan to take it? Date (month/year) _______ /_______

• Special programs you wish to be considered for:

Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP)

Must be a NY State resident; Freshman deadline for completed application Feb. 1. ■■ Transfers contact HEOP Office for deadline

Academic Resource Program (for documented learning disabled students) ■■

(Your response to this question is voluntary and is not used in any way to determine admissions eligibility.)

• Special C.W. Post programs you participated in as a high school student:

S.C.A.L.E. / A.C.E. Program ■■ F.A.S.T. Program ■■ Camp Business ■■

• If you are applying for readmission, have you attended another college since leaving C.W. Post? Yes ■■ No ■■

If yes, list the school(s) and dates of attendance ____________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________

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■Ms.

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■Mrs.

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Family

^{Living or} Employer and Deceased Home Address (City, State, ZIP) Job Title Business Address

FATHER MOTHER GUARDIAN

SPOUSE

• List family members who are students, alumni or employees of Long Island University

FIRST NAME LAST NAME RELATIONSHIP TO UNIVERSITY CAMPUS RELATIONSHIP TO YOU

High School Information

• School Name: ________________________________ Date of (anticipated) graduation (month/year): _______ /_______

• School Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________

Street City State ZIP

High School County: _________________________________________

• CEEB Code: ________________________________ Type of School: Public ■■ Private/Independent ■■ Parochial ■■

• Name of College Guidance Counselor: __________________________________________________________________

• Telephone: (____)______________________________________ Fax: (____)______________________________________

• E-mail Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________

• Have you attended any other high schools, including special academic programs and summer school? Yes ■■ No ■■ If yes, please list:

SCHOOL LOCATION (CITY, STATE, ZIP) DATES ATTENDED

College Information

(Transfer Students)

• Transfer from a 2-Year College■■ Without degree ■■ With degree■■ Type of degree ________________________

• Transfer from a 4-Year College■■ Without degree ■■ With degree■■ Type of degree ________________________

List below all colleges and universities attended. Begin with the most recent.

NAME OF INSTITUTION CITY/STATE/COUNTRY

DATES OF ATTENDANCE FROM TO MONTH YEAR MONTH YEAR

NO. OF CREDITS/

DEGREE

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__ Accountancy __ Acting**

__ American Studies

__ Applied Mathematics with Computer Science

__ Art Education (Birth to Grade 12) __ Art History & Theory

__ Arts Management**

__ Art Therapy __ Biology

__ Biology: Adolescence Education (7-12) __ Biomedical Science:

Clinical Laboratory Science

__ Biomedical Science: Cytotechnology __ Biomedical Technology

__ Business Administration __ Chemistry

__ Chemistry: Adolescence Education (7-12) __ Comparative Languages

__ Computer Science __ Criminal Justice __ Dance Studies**

__ Digital Art and Design**

__ Earth Science: Adolescence Education (7-12)

__ Earth System Science __ Economics

__ Childhood Education (1-6) __ Early Childhood Education

(Birth to Grade 2)

__ Electronic Media (Broadcasting)**

__ English

__ English: Adolescence Education (7-12) __ Environmental Science

__ Film**

__ Finance __ Fine Arts**

__ Forensic Science __ French

__ French: Adolescence Education (7-12) __ General Studies (Associate in Arts) __ Geography

__ Geology

__ Health Care Administration __ Health Education

__ Health Education and Physical Education

__ Health Information Management __ History

__ Information Management and Technology

__ Information Systems

__ Instrumental Performance**

__ Interdisciplinary Studies**

__ International Business __ International Studies __ Italian

__ Italian: Adolescence Education (7-12) __ Journalism, Print and Electronic**

__ Management

__ Management Information Systems __ Marketing

__ Mathematics

__ Mathematics: Adolescence Education (7-12)

__ Mathematics/Physics __ Music**

__ Music Education (B-12)**

__ Nursing (Transfer Program for RNs only)**

__ Nutrition __ Philosophy __ Photography __ Physical Education __ Physics

__ Political Science __ Psychology

__ Public Administration __ Public Relations

__ Radiologic Technology**

__ Social Studies: Adolescence Education (7-12)

__ Social Work __ Sociology __ Spanish

__ Spanish: Adolescence Education (7-12) __ Speech-Language Pathology &

Audiology __ Theater Arts**

__ Undecided

__ Vocal Performance**

**Special departmental requirements apply for admission. Contact department for details.

ACCELERATED DEGREE

PROGRAMS**

Earn Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in five years:

__ Accountancy (B.S./M.S.) (B.S./M.B.A.) __ Biology (B.S./M.S.)

__ Business Administration (B.S./M.B.A.) __ Criminal Justice (B.A./M.S.)

__ Health Care Administration (B.S./M.P.A.) __ 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.) __ Political Science (B.A./M.A.) __ Political Science/Public

Administration (B.A./M.P.A.) __ Public Administration (B.S./M.P.A.)

5 YEAR DUAL PROGRAMS IN

EDUCATION**

Earn a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in five years, which leads to New York State professional teacher certification:

__ Early Childhood/Childhood (B.S./M.A.)

__ Childhood/Early Childhood (B.S./M.A.)

__ Childhood/Adolescence (B.S./M.S.) __ Adolescence*/Childhood (B.S./M.A.) __ Childhood/Special Education

(B.S./M.S.Ed.)

__ Early Childhood/Literacy (B.S./M.S.) __ Childhood/Literacy (B.S./M.S.)

*Adolescence Education Degrees: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, French, Italian, Mathematics, Social Studies and Spanish.

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

__ Pre-Engineering Math __ Pre-Engineering Physics __ Pre-Law

__ Pre-Medicine __ Pre-Pharmacy

__ Pre-Respiratory Therapy

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

__ Health Information Management __ Magnetic Resonance Imaging

III. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University

Bachelor of Arts • Bachelor of Science • Bachelor of Fine Arts • Bachelor of Music • Associate in Arts The following includes bachelor’s and dual degrees as well as specializations/concentrations within degree programs.

PLEASE PLACE A CHECK NEXT TO THE ACADEMIC MAJOR YOU WISH TO PURSUE. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN MORE THAN ONE MAJOR, RANK EACH MAJOR WITH 1 BEING THE FIRST CHOICE.

3 Undecided Programs

__ Undecided Business __ Undecided Education __ Undecided General

__ Undecided Health Professions __ Undecided Information &

Computer Science __ Undecided Liberal Arts &

Sciences

__ Undecided Visual & Performing Arts

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Honors and Awards

List any awards or special recognition you have received for academic or scholastic achievement. If you prefer, you may attach a separate sheet listing your honors and awards. Include your name, high school or college name and social security number.

NAME OF AWARD DATE AWARDED DESCRIPTION

Extracurricular Activities

(optional for transfer students)

Please describe two or three extracurricular activities that had the most impact on you during high school. Include level of involvement, positions held, letters earned, etc. If you prefer, you may attach a list of activities, which includes your name, high school name and social security number. ______________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

How did you become interested in C.W. Post?

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Background Information

Have you ever been placed on disciplinary probation, been suspended or dismissed for disciplinary reasons from C.W. Post or another academic institution? If yes, please attach an explanation.

*Yes ■■ No ■■

Have you ever been charged with, convicted of, or plead guilty or no contest to, a felony? If yes, please attach an explanation.

*Yes ■■ No ■■

(*Answering “yes” to either question will not automatically prevent admission, but any falsification is grounds for denial or reversal of acceptance decision to the university.)

IV. PERSONAL STATEMENT/ESSAY

(Optional for transfer students who have completed 24 or more college credits)

C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University

Submit a typed or neatly hand-written essay of 500 words or fewer. Discuss your current goals or past accomplishments. On the top of each page, include your name, address and social security number. At the end of your personal statement, please sign and date your work.

I certify that all information provided is accurate and complete. I further understand that C.W. Post reserves the right to amend or rescind any acceptance if it is discovered that I have withheld or falsified any information.

SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

Long Island University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, handicap or political belief, in any of its educational programs and activities, including employment practices and its policies relating to recruitment and admission of students.

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V. SECONDARY SCHOOL REPORT

C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University

Undergraduate Admissions Office (516) 299-2900 Fax (516) 299-2137

APPLICANT:

Complete this section and forward the form to your college guidance counselor.

• Student’s Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________

Last First Middle

• If your educational records are in another name, please list it here: ________________________________________________

• Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Street City State ZIP

• E-mail Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

• Social Security Number: ___________-_________-_____________ High School Name: ______________________________

• Senior Year Courses – Fill in the names of the courses you are taking this year

English ________________________ Science ____________________________Art ________________________________

Math ________________________ Foreign Language ____________________Phys. Ed. ____________________________

Social Studies __________________ Music ______________________________Elective ____________________________

Elective ______________________ Elective ____________________________Elective ____________________________

SECONDARY SCHOOL COLLEGE COUNSELOR

• The candidate has a cumulative (grade point) average of: unweighted __________ on a __________ scale weighted __________ on a __________ scale

• The candidate ranks __________ in a class of __________ students. The rank is Weighted ■■ Unweighted ■■

• This rank covers a period from (month/year) _______ /_______ to (month/year) _______ /_______

• How many students share this rank? __________

• If a precise rank is not available, please indicate rank by decile __________

• Of this candidate’s graduating class, __________% plan to attend a four-year college.

• High school graduation date: (month/year) _______ /_______

• In comparison to other college preparatory students at our school, the applicant’s course selection is:

most demanding ■■ very demanding ■■ demanding ■■ average ■■

• Indicate the number of units this candidate has or will have completed by graduation.

English __________ Social Studies __________ Mathematics __________ Foreign Languages __________

Laboratory Science __________ Electives __________

• SAT Dates taken: (month/year) _______ /_______ Critical Reading __________ Math __________ Writing __________

(month/year) _______ /_______ Critical Reading __________ Math __________ Writing __________

• ACT Dates taken: (month/year) _______ /_______

English ______ Math______ Natural Science ______ Social Science ______ Composite Score ______

(month/year) _______ /_______

English ______ Math______ Natural Science ______ Social Science ______ Composite Score ______

Signature of School Official and School Seal ____________________________________________________________________

Print Name: ________________________________________________ Date: ________________________________________

E-mail Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Please mail this report and all other application materials to: Undergraduate Admissions Office, C.W. Post Campus, Long Island University, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, New York 11548-1300. Thank you.

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C.W. POST CAMPUS

LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY

720 Northern Boulevard • Brookville, N.Y. 11548-1300

(516) 299-2900 • [email protected] • www.liu.edu/cwpost 07/08-25,000