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2015-2016 Profiles
Imagine Their World
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The State University of New York
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The State University of New York Profiles
Introduction Table of Contents
1 Campus Types 40 SUNY Delhi
SUNY Profiles: A publication for
42 Farmingdale State College
school counselors and college advisors University Centers and Doctoral Degree 43 Maritime College
Granting Institutions 44 Morrisville State College
Profiles provides an opportunity for those 2 University at Albany
who advise college bound students to learn 3 Binghamton University Community Colleges
more about specific admission programs 5 University at Buffalo 46 SUNY Adirondack
and requirements at each SUNY campus. 7 Stony Brook University 47 SUNY Broome Community College
For a complete and up-to-date listing of 9 NYS College of Ceramics 48 Cayuga Community College
undergraduate curricula, please visit at Alfred University 49 Clinton Community College
10 NYS College of Agriculture and 49 Columbia-Greene Community College
www.suny.edu/academicprograms.
Life Sciences at Cornell University 50 Corning Community College
12 NYS College of Human Ecology 51 Dutchess Community College
at Cornell University 53 Erie Community College
13 NYS School of Industrial and 53 Fashion Institute of Technology
Learn More Labor Relations at Cornell University 55 Finger Lakes Community College
13 NYS College of Veterinary Medicine 56 Fulton-Montgomery Community College
An excellent print introduction to the at Cornell University 57 Genesee Community College
14 College of Optometry 58 Herkimer County Community College
SUNY System for prospective students is
14 Environmental Science and Forestry 59 Hudson Valley Community College
the SUNY Viewbook.
15 SUNY Polytechnic Institute 60 Jamestown Community College
17 Downstate Medical Center 61 Jefferson Community College
Two websites will be of help to you as you 18 Upstate Medical University 62 Mohawk Valley Community College
work with your students: 63 Monroe Community College
University Colleges 64 Nassau Community College
>www.suny.edu/attend — SUNY's website 19 The College at Brockport 65 Niagara County Community College
for prospective students. Here you'll find 21 Buffalo State 66 North Country Community College
applySUNY, links to all SUNY campuses, 22 SUNY Cortland 67 Onondaga Community College
23 SUNY Fredonia 68 Orange County Community College
searches for academic and intercollegiate
25 SUNY Geneseo 68 Rockland Community College
athletic programs, information regarding
26 SUNY New Paltz 69 Schenectady County Community College
paying for college, tips for high school 27 Old Westbury 71 Suffolk County Community College
and middle school students, online event 28 SUNY Oneonta 72 Sullivan County Community College
registration and much more! 29 SUNY Oswego 73 Tompkins Cortland Community College
31 SUNY Plattsburgh 74 Ulster County Community College
>www.suny.edu/counselor — SUNY's 32 SUNY Potsdam 75 Westchester Community College
website for school counselors. This site 34 Purchase College
offers many of the features found on the 35 Empire State College 76 Admissions Office Contact Information
student website along with Application
Technology Colleges Inside Back Cover
Manager, a secure area for school coun-
36 Alfred State College Campus Locations
selors to transmit documents and track 37 SUNY Canton
applicant activity. 39 SUNY Cobleskill
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THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK CAMPUS TYPES < 1
University Centers and Doctoral
Degree Granting Institutions University Colleges
Offering every level of study Nationally recognized under-
and research. graduate degree programs.
Undergraduate teaching, University Colleges are leaders
research and advanced graduate in undergraduate instruction
and professional studies are and provide bachelor’s and
top priorities for the University master’s degrees in liberal arts
Centers and Doctoral Degree and sciences and professional
Granting Institutions. All cam- disciplines. These 13 campuses
Albany puses are research institutions Brockport are mostly situated in small
Binghamton and offer bachelor’s, master’s Buffalo State cities and towns. Empire State,
University at Buffalo and doctoral degrees through a Cortland SUNY’s non-traditional college,
Stony Brook broad range of academic pro- Fredonia enrolls working adults through
Environmental Science
grams. Undergraduate research Geneseo extension centers throughout
and Forestry
and honors programs provide New Paltz New York State. Student
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
New York State College of students with opportunities Old Westbury success is the primary focus
Ceramics at Alfred University to interact one-on-one with Oneonta as evidenced by faculty and
Downstate Medical Center renowned national and inter- Oswego staff interactions through
Upstate Medical University national faculty and venues in Plattsburgh honors programs, independent
Optometry which to engage in smaller Potsdam study opportunities, research
New York State Colleges
classroom settings within the Purchase and study abroad.
at Cornell University:
Agriculture and Life Sciences larger university. Empire State
Human Ecology
Industrial and Labor Relations
Veterinary Medicine
Technology Colleges Community Colleges
A range of disciplines. A quality start for
Extraordinary possibilities. a successful future.
Cutting-edge, hands-on training As leaders in higher education
for in-demand careers is the —in New York State and
focus of Technology Colleges. throughout the nation—
Over 300 academic programs community colleges respond
are available through certificate to the educational needs of all
programs, associate, bachelor’s people and their local, state and
Alfred State and master’s degrees in tech- Adirondack Jefferson global communities. SUNY’s
Canton nical, as well as traditional, Broome Mohawk Valley 30 Community Colleges provide
Cobleskill disciplines. Excellent campus Cayuga Monroe access to higher education and
Delhi support services, investments Clinton Nassau offer transfer and career serv-
Farmingdale State in the latest equipment, and Columbia- Niagara County ices. Many of the community
Greene
Maritime state-of-the-art facilities com- North Country colleges also offer on-campus
Corning
Morrisville State plement the classroom instruc- Onondaga living. Students benefit from
Dutchess
tion. Internships and on-the-job Orange County smaller classes, flexible course
Erie
training provide students with Rockland scheduling and affordable
Fashion Institute
hands-on experience that is of Technology Schenectady career/major exploration. More
Finger Lakes County
sought after by employers. than half of SUNY community
Fulton- Suffolk County
Students learn by doing and college graduates transfer
Montgomery Sullivan
enter the workforce or transfer Genesee County to four-year colleges and uni-
to continue their education— Herkimer Tompkins versities, and their credits are
often within SUNY. County Cortland accepted by both SUNY schools
Hudson Valley Ulster County and private institutions.
Jamestown Westchester
2 > UNIVERSITY CENTERS AND DOCTORAL DEGREE GRANTING INSTITUTIONS
growth of programs in high-growth, high-needs Honors Programs
University at Albany fields, such as biomedical science and biotechnol-
ogy, forensic sciences and cyber security, and
The Honors College at the University at Albany
creates a vibrant community of scholars where
advanced data analytics R&D. students and faculty work together in a challenging
Office of Admissions More than 600 study abroad programs, available environment to stimulate the highest levels of
Timothy M. Lee through the University and SUNY networks, expand academic achievement. The curriculum combines
Director of Undergraduate Admissions the worldview of students and prepare them for the rigorous introductory college courses with a focused
1400 Washington Avenue global workplace. UAlbany's location in the Capital honors experience in a student’s major.
Albany, New York 12222 Region of New York provides extensive opportunities In addition to Phi Beta Kappa, UAlbany grants
518.442.5435 for internships and public service through which scholarships and awards for outstanding academic
ugadmissions@albany.edu students gain valuable experience and contribute to achievement.
www.albany.edu the greater community.
Both the UAlbany campus and the region are Programs of Study
bustling with extracurricular activities. Students >38 programs in the arts and sciences
participate in more than 200 student clubs, honor >Political science and public affairs
societies, and other campus groups, and choose >Business administration and accounting
from a busy calendar of events, including spirited >Social welfare
Division I competition in 19 sports and a rich array >Criminal justice
of cultural activities. With 20 nearby colleges, the >Computing and information science
Capital District is truly a great college area. For >Master’s program in secondary education
hiking, skiing and other outdoors activities, the >Public Health offers graduate programs only,
Adirondacks, Catskills and Berkshires are within although some introductory undergraduate
an hour's drive of the campus. courses are available
Undergraduate Enrollment 12,822 Through service and volunteerism, UAlbany >3+3 program with Albany Law School
Men: 6,645 Full-time: 12,055 faculty, staff and students have a significant impact >3+2 programs with several engineering schools
Women: 6,177 Part-time: 767 on the quality of life in surrounding communities. >Early assurance admission programs with
More than 7,000 students are involved in public Albany Medical College
Most Popular Programs engagement and their various contributions have >Forensic chemistry
Accounting, Atmospheric Science, Biology, earned the University national recognition. >Financial market regulation
Business Administration, Communication and The University's physical footprint extends across >Digital Forensics
Rhetoric, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, three campuses, each distinctive in architecture and
Economics, English, History, Informatics, function—all designed to advance academic and Accreditation
Journalism, Mathematics, Political Science, research excellence. The original buildings on the >Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Psychology, and Sociology University's main Uptown Campus were designed in >American Psychological Association, Committee on
1961-62 by renowned American modernist architect Accreditation
Faculty Edward Durell Stone. In recent years, an aggressive >American Chemical Society
Full-time: 606 program of new construction has expanded the >Council on Education for Public Health
Part-time: 680 Uptown Campus with state-of-the-art academic and >Teacher Education Accreditation Council,
Doctorates: 95% athletic facilities and eco- and pedestrian-friendly Accreditation Committee
Student-Faculty Ratio: 19 to 1 outdoor spaces. >American Library Association (ALA)
Chancellor’s Awards for Since its founding in 1844, UAlbany has graduated >Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of
Excellence in Teaching: 51 generations of leaders in all fields. UAlbany graduates Business (AACSB)
Distinguished Professors: 25 join a network of more than 162,000 alumni who are >Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
making a profound difference around the globe. >National Association of Schools of Public Affairs
Campus and Administration (NASPAA)
Located in New York’s capital city, the University To Visit the Campus >Planning Accreditation Board (PAB)
at Albany offers its more than 17,000 students the The University at Albany, which is accessible by bus,
expansive opportunities of a major research univer- train, and air, is just off exit 24 of the New York State Housing
sity and an environment designed to foster success. Thruway and exit 1 of the Adirondack Northway. Approximately 5,500 students live in traditional and
The varied perspectives and life experiences of a suite-style residence halls. The University also
student body and faculty which represent more than Admission Requirements offers apartment-style housing for 2,000 juniors and
100 nations provide a diversity that enriches learning Eighteen units are acceptable. Strong college pre- seniors. All residence halls and apartments have
at UAlbany. paratory program recommended, including: 4 units wireless internet access and cable television. Living-
Undergraduates choose from more than 50 of English, 4 of academic mathematics, 4 of social Learning Communities offer incoming freshmen
majors and over 60 minors that prepare them to studies, 3 of laboratory science, 3 of foreign language. with similar interests, majors, or lifestyles, the
pursue careers in a wide range of professions and opportunity to live together in the same residence
to enter top graduate, law and medical schools. Evaluation Process hall, take some of their courses together, and meet
Recent program additions include digital forensics, Freshman applicant qualifications are assessed regularly with faculty and upper-classmen who
financial market regulation, informatics and public through: high school average through Grade 11, as share their interests.
health. Students can expand their options through reported by secondary school; end-of-course aca- All freshmen and sophomores are required to
double majors, interdisciplinary studies, and the demic Regents examinations through Grade 11; live on campus their first two years. Exceptions are
design of individual student-initiated majors. More rank in class at end of Grade 11; SAT or ACT scores; made for commuters, married students, veterans,
than 30 accelerated bachelor's/master's programs and quality and strength of academic program. All and students over the age of 21. Freshman students
are available. freshman applicants are required to submit one may not have cars on campus.
In every area of study, students are instructed by teacher/counselor letter of recommendation and a
faculty who are world-class scholars and teachers. personal essay. Additional information for review by Athletics
Many faculty members are actively engaged in life- the admissions committee is also welcomed. UAlbany fields 19 Division I intercollegiate varsity
enhancing research that contributes profoundly to General programs (majors) in music and art are teams, offers 20 club sports and recreational pro-
the public good. As mentors, faculty provide numer- open to all students. grams, and boasts exceptional facilities, including
ous research opportunities, inspiring students to an 8,500-seat football and soccer stadium, an
advance their skills and aspirations. EOP Admission Olympic-caliber track and field facility, and one
Through the NYSUNY 2020 initiative, UAlbany is Acceptance is based on high school performance, of the nation’s few lacrosse-only fields. In 2006,
adding nearly 200 new faculty members over the standardized test scores, and formal assessment of UAlbany became the first SUNY institution to
course of five years. These faculty additions will financial eligibility according to legislated guidelines. participate in the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball
make UAlbany home to one of the largest concen- Tournament.
trations of atmospheric and environmental scientists
in the nation and support the development and
UNIVERSITY CENTERS AND DOCTORAL DEGREE GRANTING INSTITUTIONS < 3
Career Services and Graduate Placement nature preserve and cheer on our Division I athletes.
All students can take advantage of career services,
including workshops and seminars on job searches,
Binghamton Wired and wireless, the campus has state-of-the-art
laboratories and libraries.
job reference files, computer-assisted job vacancy
notification, campus interviews by corporate and
University Our residential communities have a small-town
feel that nurtures close relationships and opportuni-
government recruiters, professional staff consulting, ties to explore. Each is guided by a faculty master
as well as on-campus job fairs. Admissions Office and is built around programs that link living and
Randall Edouard learning. Binghamton offers the individual attention
Freshman Profile Assistant Provost and Director of Admissions and support of a small college with the choice and
Traditional: 1,850 P.O. Box 6001 opportunity of a research university.
High School Average Middle 50%: 86-93 Binghamton, New York 13902-6001
Percent reporting SAT scores: 93% 607.777.2171 Unique Programs
Middle 50%, Combined admit@binghamton.edu The campus embraces a philosophy that encourages
(Math/Critical Reading): 1100-1240 Screen Name: IMBearcats students to become leaders, pursue hands-on
Percent reporting ACT scores: 30% www.admissions.binghamton.edu opportunities and take charge of their learning with
Middle 50%, Composite: 24-28 strong support from faculty and peers. Discovery
Centers, based in each residential community and
EOP: 150 staffed by students, promote experiential opportuni-
High School Average Middle 50%: 83-89 ties outside the classroom. Students have plenty of
Percent reporting SAT scores: 100% places to practice leadership in the more than 250
Middle 50%, Combined student-run organizations. Many of our students
(Math/Critical Reading): 910-1000 stay and complete their master’s degrees in five
Percent reporting ACT scores: 9% years with one of many 3/2 or 4/1 programs offered.
Middle 50%, Composite: 19-21 Binghamton is distinguished by its internation-
alized education and curriculum, focusing on the
Special Programs cultural, social and political issues that define
>Honors College regions of the world. Nearly one in five Binghamton
Undergraduate Enrollment 13,412
students study abroad in one of over 30 programs
>Early Action (non-binding) Men: 7,030 Full-time: 12,908
>Early Admission Binghamton offers, or they may choose a program
Women: 6,382 Part-time: 504
>Study Abroad from the nearly 600 study-abroad programs spon-
>Guaranteed Acceptance Physical Therapy and sored by SUNY institutions. On campus, students
Most Popular Programs learn a range of languages including Chinese,
Preferred Acceptance Occupational Therapy Accounting/Management, Biology, Economics,
Programs with Sage Graduate School Arabic, Korean and Hebrew and use their foreign
Engineering/Computer Science, English, Pre-Law,
>ROTC: Army and Air Force ROTC through language skills in the Languages Across the
Pre-Medicine, and Psychology
cooperating colleges Curriculum program and lunchtime language
>3+3 Program with Albany Law School tables. There is a wide range of cultural groups on
Most Competitive Programs campus and the University brings international
>Early Assurance Admission Programs with Accounting/Management, Arts & Sciences,
Albany Medical College performers, ranging from the China Ballet and the
Engineering, and Nursing
>Living-Learning Communities Moscow State Symphony to Zulu Macbeth, regularly
to entertain in our performing arts center.
Faculty
Application Services Center Participant? Yes Full-time: 660 Campus Visit
Part-time: 281 Prospective students and their families are encour-
Doctorates: 94% aged to visit. Information sessions and tours are
Student-Faculty Ratio: 20 to 1 offered throughout the year. Complete visit schedules
Chancellor’s Awards for are available online at www.visit.binghamton.edu.
Excellence in Teaching: 145 Students may also participate in chat sessions or
Distinguished Professors: 32 instant message with admissions counselors. Our
Distinguished Professors Emeritus: 33 screen name is IMBearcats.
Other Faculty Awards:
Pulitzer Prize, National Book Award, Fulbright, Freshman Admissions
Ford and Guggenheim Scholars, and fellows in Admission is highly selective. Approximately 28,500
such professional affiliations as the National freshmen apply for about 2,600 places. The middle
Academy of Science, American Academy of Arts 50 percent of freshmen score between 1790 and
and Sciences, American Psychological Society 2040 on the SAT, with a mean score of 1920.The ACT
and American Society of Mechanical Engineers. mid-range is 27-30. The freshman GPA mid-range
is 94. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Campus considers an applicant’s grades, course selection
Binghamton University, a premier public university and rigor, extracurricular activities, SAT or ACT
in the northeast, is ranked by Kiplinger’s Personal results and counselor/teacher recommendation.
Finance as one of the “Top 5 Best Values” in the Special talents in art, music, theater, dance or
nation and has long been known as a “Public Ivy” by athletics are also taken into consideration. Fresh-
Greene’s Guide. Why? Our students are some of the man applications for the non-binding early action
most gifted in the nation and our faculty are devoted program must be submitted by November 15. All
teachers and mentors committed to helping students students for fall admission are encouraged to apply
obtain the skills they need to become citizens of before January 15.
the world. They create a campus community that is
stimulating, supportive, rewarding and fun. Our stu- Advanced Standing
dents are active participants in their learning. From More than 80 percent of all freshmen bring advanced
designing sensors that detect toxins to writing and credit. Students with scores of 3 or better on AP exams
directing plays, students thrive in a diverse commu- or 4 or better on International Baccalaureate exams
nity that promotes a vigorous exchange of ideas and are eligible to receive college credit. College courses
encourages exploration and innovation. taken in high school are also accepted for credit. ➤
Binghamton has excellent facilities for learning
and recreation and our students use them. They
attend concerts and participate in clubs, intramurals
and cultural organizations. They hike in the 200-acre4 > UNIVERSITY CENTERS AND DOCTORAL DEGREE GRANTING INSTITUTIONS
EOP Admission BS-Business Administration MBA; Electrical track and field, and tennis; baseball, golf and
EOP admissions are based on academic performance, Engineering BS-Business Administration MBA; wrestling for men; and volleyball for women. The
essay, recommendations and formal assessment of Mechanical Engineering BS-Business Administra- program has attracted Olympic-caliber athletes
financial eligibility. tion MBA; Computer Science BS-Business Admin- from around the world and garnered many confer-
istration MBA; Industrial Engineering BS-Business ence championships in just three years, including
Transfers Administration MBA; and Bioengineering BS-Busi- swimming, soccer, golf and tennis. Students
Thirty-one percent of Binghamton’s incoming stu- ness Administration MBA. Master of Engineering, participate in intramurals and club sports. Popular
dents are transfers. Applicants who have completed Computer Science, or Systems Science (Watson sports include flag football, indoor hockey, rugby,
24 or more credit hours at the time of application School): Computer Engineering BS-Electrical Engi- ultimate frisbee, crew and many more. Binghamton
will be evaluated based on their college work. The neering MS; Computer Science BS-MS; Electrical has fitness centers, workout rooms and everything
average GPA mid-range is 3.4 for transfer applicants. Engineering BS-MS; Industrial & Systems Engi- you’d expect on a college campus.
neering BS-MS; Mechanical Engineering BS-MS;
Honors Opportunities and Systems Science BS-MS. Master of Arts & Career Services and Graduate Placement
Binghamton students are motivated to excel, and Sciences: Anthropology BA/BS-MA; Anthropology Nearly two-thirds of Binghamton’s graduates go on
there are many opportunities to enrich the academic BA/BS-Biomedical Anthropology MS; Art History to graduate and professional schools. Binghamton’s
experience and be recognized for it. Students with BA-MA; Biological Sciences BA-MA/MS; Chemistry “Discovery” program offers unique career explora-
outstanding academic records can earn honors BS-Materials Science MS; Economics & Finance tion from freshman through senior year. Students
diplomas in nearly every major. Especially high- BS-MA; French BA-MA; Geography BA-MA; Italian can explore academic and career interests with fac-
achieving students are invited to participate in the BA-MA; Philosophy, Politics & Law BA-Philosophy ulty and upperclassmen as well as through experi-
Binghamton Scholars Program as entering freshmen. MA; Physics BS-Materials Science MS; and Spanish ential learning (internships, research, etc.). Students
During the four-year program, they work closely BA-MA. Master of Arts in Teaching: Biology BA-MAT; are encouraged to develop a plan of action for career
with faculty, participate in leadership forums and Chemistry BA-MAT; Geology BA/BS-Earth Science development and culminate their work in “Discovery,”
take special classes designed to help them develop MAT; Mathematics BA-MAT; and Physics BA-MAT. through completing a capstone course activity and
their academic strengths. Binghamton students are Master of Public Administration: Asian & Asian- an online portfolio.
eligible for more than 26 honor societies, including American Studies BA-MPA; French BA-MPA; Italian Binghamton students are accepted to the best
the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa and Golden Key, BA-MPA; Political Science BA-MPA; Spanish BA- medical and law schools at rates that far exceed
the National Honors Society. Each spring, the best MPA; and Theatre BA-MPA. national averages. The Fleishman Center for Career
students are recognized at the Honors Day and >Independent and interdisciplinary studies and Professional Development helps students
Research Showcase. >Extensive study abroad opportunities identify career options, apply to graduate and pro-
>Create your own major fessional schools, and develop résumés and inter-
Programs of Study >Internships viewing skills to pursue career goals. Hundreds of
Binghamton offers baccalaureate degrees through >Opportunities for undergraduate research employers come to campus each year to interview
its five schools: the Harpur College of Arts and >Extensive support services, including free peer students and recruit them at bi-annual job fairs.
Sciences, the Decker School of Nursing, the Watson tutoring, writing assistance, career exploration, Graduates join a supportive alumni network that
School of Engineering and Applied Science, the leadership training. exceeds 117,000 members around the world.
College of Community and Public Affairs, and the
Accreditation Freshman Profile
School of Management.
Traditional: 2,602
>Binghamton degree choices include: strong >Middle States Commission on Higher Education
High School Average Middle 50%: 91-97
pre-medicine and pre-law programs, accounting, >Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Percent reporting SAT scores: 94%
Africana studies, anthropology, Arabic, art (history >American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Middle 50%, Combined: 1790-2040
and studio), Asian and Asian-American studies, >American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of
Retention Rate (2010): 89%
biochemistry, bioengineering, biological sciences, Business
business administration, chemistry, Chinese, cin- >Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology EOP: 141
ema, classical studies (Greek, Latin or classical >Computer Science Accreditation Board High School Average Middle 50%: 85-91
studies), comparative literature, computer engi- >National Association of Schools of Music Percent reporting SAT scores: 100%
neering, computer science, counseling and educa- >American Psychological Association Middle 50%, Combined: 1430-1690
tion, East Asian languages (Chinese, Japanese, >Behavior Analyst Certification Board Retention Rate: 97%
Korean), economics, economics/finance, electrical >Accreditation Association for Ambulatory
engineering, engineering, English (including cre- Health Care Freshman Academic and Demographic Profile
ative writing, rhetoric and journalism), environ- New York State Residents: 78%
mental studies, family and child studies, finance, Housing Out-of-State Residents: 10.5%
French, geography, geological sciences, German, Binghamton’s unique living/learning residential International: 11.5%
Hebrew, history, human development, human communities have a small town feel that nurtures Broome/Tioga Counties: 2.5%
resources, industrial and systems engineering, close relationships, opportunities to explore, and Long Island/NYC/Westchester: 55%
international management, Italian, Japanese, support in navigating the campus environment. Remaining NYS Counties: 20.7%
Judaic studies, labor studies, Korean, Latin, Latin Seven distinct residential complexes offer a variety African-American: 4.3%
American and Caribbean area studies, linguistics, of housing options to over 7,400 students. Modeled Asian: 15.7%
management, management information systems, after the collegiate structure of England’s Oxford Hispanic/Latino: 10.7%
marketing, mathematical sciences, mechanical University, the residence halls are clustered into
engineering, medieval studies, Middle East and close-knit communities with their own dining Special Programs
North African studies, music, music performance, centers, recreation space, community government, >Early Action
nursing, philosophy, politics and law, physics, theater companies, study lounges and special inter- >Special Talent Admission
political science, pre-architecture, psychobiology, est housing. A tenured faculty member helps guide >Time-Shortened Degree (on an individual basis)
psychology, Russian, Russian and East European each community as a Faculty Master, often sharing >3-2 Degree Programs
studies, social justice, sociology, Spanish, supply meals and activities with students. Dining halls are >Deferred Admission
chain management, theater, translation research complemented by such eating options as a kosher >ROTC: Offered in conjunction with neighboring
and instruction, urban planning, and women’s kitchen, food court, convenience stores, snack bars, colleges
studies. and cafés. >National Student Exchange
>3-2 options (also called combined or accelerated >Study Abroad
degrees) allow students to combine disciplines and Athletics
earn a bachelor’s and a master’s in five instead As a member of the Division I America East confer- Application Services Center Participant? Yes
of six years. These include: Master of Business ence, Binghamton participates in 21 sports: men’s
Administration or Accounting: Harpur Liberal Arts and women’s basketball, cross country, lacrosse,
BA-Management MBA; Accounting BS-Accounting soccer, swimming and diving, indoor and outdoor
MS; Management BS-MBA; Computer EngineeringUNIVERSITY CENTERS AND DOCTORAL DEGREE GRANTING INSTITUTIONS < 5
The UB Learning Experience their learning experiences with merit-based schol-
University at Buffalo At UB, learning isn’t just something done in a class-
room; it’s something to be experienced. Whether
arships which range up to the total cost of atten-
dance, depending on academic performance and
they are pursuing in-depth study of a subject, col- residency. To be considered for UB's merit-based
Office of Admissions laborating with our renowned faculty members on scholarship awards, students should apply to UB by
12 Capen Hall groundbreaking research or traveling abroad to December 1 and submit all of the required support-
Buffalo, New York 14260-1660 expand their global horizons, UB students make an ing documents (test scores, transcripts and letters
888.UB.ADMIT, 716.645.6900 impact on the world. As one of SUNY’s university of recommendation) by December 15.
ub-admissions@buffalo.edu centers, UB not only has a vast reservoir of academic UB students have been recognized at the highest
www.admissions.buffalo.edu resources, but our 14-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio levels for their academic success. Recent winners
means that students also get the personal attention include recipients of prestigious national fellowships
they deserve. UB’s tight-knit learning communities and scholarships such as the Barry M. Goldwater
provide plentiful opportunities for students to create Scholarship, the Morris K. Udall Scholarship, the
a closely mentored individualized education that will David L. Boren Scholarship, Fulbright Fellowships
prepare them for future success. and USA Today's All-College Academic First Team.
UB has five Undergraduate Academies, living and
learning communities open to all students, faculty The Campus
and staff with a shared interest in a specified topic. With more than 28,000 students (more than 19,000
The academies offer courses with opportunities for of them undergraduates), the University at Buffalo
advanced learning both in and out of the classroom, can sustain a rich and varied undergraduate student
as well as a residential living option. Academies are life. There are energetic sports programs at both
Undergraduate Enrollment 19,831 offered in the areas of civic engagement, global the intramural and NCAA Division I levels, extensive
Men: 10,773 Full-time: 18,091 perspectives, research exploration, entrepreneur- recreational and entertainment facilities and more
Women: 9,058 Part-time: 1,740 ship, and sustainability. than 200 student organizations.
The Center for Undergraduate Research and UB’s bustling North Campus, in suburban Amherst,
Most Popular Programs Creative Activities assists undergraduates in finding is home to most of the university's core academic
Architecture, Business Administration, challenging research opportunities to match their programs. Opened in the early 1970s, the campus has
Communication, Engineering, English, History, academic interests and career goals. more than 100 buildings, with more on the way. Two
Nursing, Political Science, Psychology, Social The University Honors College, the oldest and residence hall complexes house 3,800 students. Five
Sciences, and Visual and Performing Arts largest honors program in the SUNY system, is the apartment-style complexes have a total of 850 units.
academic heart of the university and home to its The picturesque South Campus, three miles away,
Faculty most talented students. Freshman applicants are in the residential northeast corner of Buffalo, was
(includes both University selected for the Honors College based on superior the university's home for much of the 20th century.
and Health Science Center): 2,330 high school academic records and performance Here, ivy-covered buildings and a historic bell tower
Full-time: 1,610 on the SAT or ACT exams; performing and creative complement new research and teaching facilities.
Part-time: 720 arts students also must demonstrate talent. The The schools of Architecture and Planning, Medicine
Doctorates (or terminal degree in field): 96% Advanced Honors Program accepts qualified cur- and Biomedical Sciences, Dental Medicine, Public
Student-Faculty Ratio: 14 to 1 rently enrolled students; transfers are eligible Health and Health Professions, Nursing, and Phar-
Chancellor’s Awards for after one semester at UB. macy and Pharmaceutical Sciences are located on the
Excellence in Teaching: 194 The Daniel Acker Scholars Program is an individ- South Campus. Residence halls there house some
Distinguished Professors: 78 ualized program for academically talented students 900 undergraduates; students also live in off-campus
Distinguished Service Professors: 29 who are traditionally underrepresented in higher apartments. Buffalo’s rapid transit line connects the
Distinguished Teaching Professors: 36 education. Consideration is given to students with campus with the city center and waterfront.
Endowed Professorships/Chairs: 60 financial need, first-generation college students Among the construction projects recently com-
and students who have demonstrated ability to pleted are William Greiner Hall, a new 600-bed
About UB contribute to university cultural diversity. residence hall for sophomores; Davis Hall, a new
The University at Buffalo is a premier public research- UB is committed to providing small-group state-of-the-art engineering building; a multimillion
intensive university and the largest residential instruction to students from their earliest days on dollar, 5,000-panel solar array to generate clean
campus in The State University of New York system. campus, helping them to broaden their education energy directly from the sun for students living in
UB was the first public university in New York to be and develop the skills for success in later years. UB's apartment complexes; renovations of John &
admitted into the Association of American Universi- UB 101, a unique course for first-semester fresh- Editha Kapoor Hall, the new home for the School of
ties, joining North America’s other leading research men, acquaints students with the university through Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; and the
universities. UB is a leader and an innovator in a focus on academic, career, and personal explo- restoration of Harriman Quad on the South Campus.
higher education and in beneficial discoveries. Our ration. First- and second-year students also have UB's downtown campus currently includes a half-
work in education, research and service is guided the opportunity to engage in the study of a thought- dozen buildings with major expansion on the horizon.
by our mission to improve the quality of life for the provoking topic with a distinguished faculty member The area is already home to the New York State Cen-
people of our region and for the world at large. Under- in a small-class setting in UB's Discovery Seminars. ter of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences,
graduate program offerings include more than 100 UB is also committed to helping its students the Ross Eye Institute and the Jacobs Executive
options among the College of Arts and Sciences and graduate as quickly and economically as possible. Development Center. Future plans include a transfor-
schools of professional programs in engineering, The Finish in 4 program is a pledge between the mative new location for the School of Medicine and
management, public health and health professions, student and university that creates a personalized Biomedical Sciences, slated to open in 2016, which
nursing, architecture, and pharmacy. All undergrad- roadmap that helps students graduate on time so will serve the entire Western New York community.
uate programs include interdisciplinary general they can move on to the next phase of their life while Buffalo is a Great Lakes city on an international
education study which complements the major. minimizing the amount of student loan debt. If a border with a metropolitan area population of more
Bachelor’s degree graduates leave the university student fulfills all the obligations of the plan but than 1 million. It has big-city recreation for all
with a well-rounded education that will support still can't graduate in four years, UB will provide an tastes—professional sports teams, the Buffalo
career flexibility and lives of intellectual curiosity opportunity to complete the courses required for Philharmonic Orchestra, a renowned 20th-century
and intelligent citizenship. the degree free of any tuition and fee charges. art collection in the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, excit-
When it comes to reducing student loan debt, ing nightlife, and a dramatic setting on Lake Erie
academically talented students can also count on and the Niagara River. ➤
generous merit-based scholarships. UB attracts
freshmen from across the country and supports6 > UNIVERSITY CENTERS AND DOCTORAL DEGREE GRANTING INSTITUTIONS
Programs of Study Some residence areas are specially designated, ing documents (test scores, transcripts, letters of
>More than 100 programs available to freshmen and such as residence halls for freshmen only, for recommendation) by December 15. Clearly qualified
transfers include the arts and sciences, architecture non-traditional students, and an international living candidates will be notified of admission beginning in
and planning, engineering, management, medicine, center. An extensive shuttle bus system carries stu- mid-March and continuing until all available spaces
nursing, pharmacy, and public health and health dents around and between both campuses. Campus have been filled.
professions. Interdisciplinary studies, through transportation systems also connect with public bus
formal programs and special majors in which stu- and subway. Students are permitted to have cars on EOP Admission
dents design their own programs in consultation campus. EOP applicants must meet academic and financial
with faculty. criteria. A supplemental application and SAT (critical
>205 master's, 84 doctoral-level and 10 professional Athletics reading and math) or ACT score results are required.
degrees; undergraduates can pursue curricula The university competes in 20 NCAA Division I
which satisfy entrance requirements for medicine, sports, including men’s and women’s basketball, Transfer Admission
dentistry, veterinary science, optometry, and law. cross country, indoor and outdoor track and field, Applicants who have completed 24 or more credit
>Nearly 30 combined degree programs (BA/MA, soccer, swimming and diving, and tennis; women’s hours at the time of application will be evaluated
BS/MBA, for example) are available, which can be crew, softball, and volleyball; men’s baseball, based on their college work. Those with fewer than
completed in five years. football, and wrestling. 24 credit hours will be evaluated based on college
A member of the Mid-American Conference, and high school work. (An official high school tran-
Unique Features UB’s football program competes in NCAA Division script and SAT I or ACT scores will be required.)
>Cutting-edge research in such diverse fields I-A, the highest level of competition, and plays its It is recommended that transfer applicants present
as bioinformatics, earthquake engineering, the home games in a 30,000-seat stadium. a GPA of 2.5 or better (calculated according to UB’s
physiology of hearing, therapeutic applications of All students can use the $35 million Recreation grading policy) to be considered for admission. Some
technology, and theoretical issues in condensed- and Athletics Complex, with an Olympic-length pool, departments have higher GPA requirements and
matter physics. racquetball and squash courts, gymnastics room, may have additional admission requirements; appli-
>UB’s world-class Center for Computational dance studio, wrestling and weight rooms, and cants should check with their intended department.
Research makes it one of the top academic super- 200-meter indoor track around the 10,000-seat
computing sites in the nation. Alumni Arena. Visiting the Campus
>State-of-the-art research and academic facilities, Club sports and intramural sports are popular, The University at Buffalo encourages interested
a computer environment that can handle both attracting over 9,000 participants each year. students and their families to visit the campus.
advanced research tasks and everyday needs of There are teams in skiing, rugby, baseball, hockey, The Visit UB program offers a first-hand look at the
undergraduates and smart classrooms across lacrosse, bowling, badminton, table tennis, archery, university's academic programs, facilities, student
campus that enhance both teaching and learning judo, and more. Recreational skiing on the slopes life, and more. An information session provides
experiences. a few miles south of Buffalo has made the Schuss- information on financial aid, scholarships and more,
>An academic library system known for its impres- meisters Ski Club the university’s largest extracur- followed by a student-led walking tour of the North
sive collection size, wide-ranging digital resources ricular organization. Campus. Visit UB is offered on most weekdays and
and world renowned special collections. The UB selected Saturdays during the academic year. Other
library system, the largest in the SUNY system, Career Services visit options are also available. Reservations are
contains more than 3.6 million volumes and is The Career Services Office provides services to stu- required and can be made through an online registra-
readily available to the campus community at any dents and alumni encompassing the entire scope of tion calendar at www.admissions.buffalo.edu/visit.
time and from any place. the career decision-making process. Those seeking Buffalo is an hour from New York City by air; eight
>UB is wired and wireless; numerous computer career guidance and job search assistance have the hours by train, car, or bus. Buffalo is three hours
workstations are available across campuses dotted latest web-based technologies at their fingertips. from Syracuse and Cleveland, and five hours from
with wireless hotspots. Most student and academic The Career Services Office provides students and Albany by car.
services (registration, billing, academic progress alumni with access to thousands of job listings posted
reports) are available online. online, a web-based résumé database accessed by Freshman Profile
>The only SUNY university to offer bachelor’s degrees employers worldwide and on-campus interviewing, Traditional: 3,370
in aerospace engineering, bioinformatics and com- featuring opportunities to meet with representatives High School Average Middle 50%: 90-96
putational biology, classics, computational physics, from hundreds of major corporations. Computer- Percent reporting SAT scores: 84%
engineering physics, industrial engineering, media based testing for standardized exams (GRE, GMAT, Middle 50%, Combined
study, medicinal chemistry, nuclear medicine PRAXIS, and TOEFL) is also conducted at this office. (Math/Critical Reading): 1080-1260
technology, and pharmaceutical sciences. Additional staff-based services include one-to-one Percent reporting ACT scores: 32%
>Some 40 doctoral programs unique to SUNY, counseling, job fairs, workshops, a mentoring pro- Middle 50%, Composite: 24-29
ranging from American studies and classics to gram and a career library. Percent reporting rank in class: 45%
clinical psychology and nursing; also the site of Middle 50%, Decile Range: 1st-3rd
SUNY’s only schools of law and pharmacy. Freshman Admission
>Undergraduates can earn provisional New York Freshman admission is based on consideration of EOP: 230
State Teacher Certification in many arts and a student’s academic record: high school average, High School Average Middle 50%: 82-89
sciences subjects. rank-in-class, SAT (critical reading and math) or Percent reporting SAT scores: 97%
>Learning at UB has a global focus. International ACT score, and strength of the high school academic Middle 50%, Combined
study abroad programs include more than 75 over- program. A student essay, recommendations, docu- (Math/Critical Reading): 930-1030
seas programs in nearly 30 countries. UB enrolls mented evidence of exceptional creative talent, Percent reporting rank in class: 37%
more than 5,000 international students from more demonstrated leadership, community service, and Middle 50%, Decile Range: 5th-8th
than 100 countries and more than 11 percent of the special circumstances are also considered. If both
student body studies abroad, five times the national SAT and ACT scores are submitted, the higher score Demographic and Geographic Profile
average. is considered. We also use the highest SAT critical New York State Residents: 82%
reading and math scores from different test dates Western New York Residents: 18%
Housing for a highest combined score. New York City (and metropolitan area): 42%
About 7,500 undergraduate and graduate students Although not specifically required, the following Elsewhere in New York: 22%
live in residence halls and apartment-style housing high school preparation is recommended: four years Other States: 6%
on the North and South Campuses. Our newest of English and social studies, and three years of sci- International: 12%
residence hall, William R. Greiner Hall, opened in ence, a second language, and college-preparatory
August 2011 and has space for 600 sophomore stu- mathematics. Special Programs
dents. Students are not required to live on campus, For fall semester admission, students should >Early Admission
although it is highly recommended, especially for submit an application early in the fall of their senior >Early Decision
entering students. Freshmen living on campus year of high school. To be considered for UB's merit- >Special Talent Admission
select one of several flexible food service plans. based scholarships, students should apply to UB by >ROTC: Army ROTC available through cross-
December 1 and submit all of the required support- registration at neighboring collegeUNIVERSITY CENTERS AND DOCTORAL DEGREE GRANTING INSTITUTIONS < 7
Accreditation Campus
>Middle States Commission on Higher Education
>New York State Board of Regents
Stony Brook Stony Brook University, named among the 100 best
national universities by U.S. News & World Report,
>National Architectural Accrediting Board
>Planning Accreditation Board
University provides students with a wide range of unique educa-
tional experiences. Located 60 miles east of New
>American Chemical Society York City, Stony Brook is just a short drive from the
>Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology Office of Admissions Long Island Sound and the ocean and a short ferry
and Speech-Language Pathology Judith Berhannan ride from New England, and is accessible by railroad
>American Psychological Association Dean of Admissions from New York City and JFK Airport.
>Commission on Dental Accreditation, Dental and 631.632.6868 The 1,040-acre wooded campus is crisscrossed
Auxiliary Educational Programs enroll@stonybrook.edu by walking trails and bicycle paths. Residence halls
>American Dental Association Council on Dental Health Sciences Student Services Office feature fitness centers and computer facilities.
Accreditation Dania de la Campa The campus is home to 20 Stony Brook Seawolves
>Council for the Accreditation of Educator Director of HSC Student Services Division I teams that compete in state-of-the-art
Preparation (CAEP) 631.444.2111 facilities, including the 8,300-seat Kenneth P.
>American Library Association hscstudentservices@stonybrook.edu LaValle Stadium and a Sports Complex housing the
>Council on Rehabilitation Education new 4,000-seat Stony Brook Arena. Over the past
118 Administration Building
>Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology five seasons, the Seawolves have won 35 conference
Stony Brook, New York 11794-1901
>American Bar Association championships and earned 21 national postseason
>Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of www.stonybrook.edu/admissions bids.
Business The glass-enclosed Walter J. Hawrys Campus
>National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Recreation Center offers three floors of cutting-edge
Sciences equipment and facilities, including a three-court
>Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs gymnasium, fitness studios and workout space,
in Nuclear Medicine Technology devoted entirely to the health and well-being of
>Liaison Committee on Medical Education Stony Brook students, faculty and staff. The Staller
>Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Center for the Arts offers world-class performances
>Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education; in theater, dance, and music from September to May
Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia and hosts the Stony Brook Film Festival each sum-
Education Programs mer. Stony Brook is ranked one of the 30 best values
>American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists in public colleges and universities by Kiplinger.
>American Council of Pharmaceutical Education Undergraduate Enrollment: 15,992
>Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Men: 8,603 Full-time: 14,892 Unique Features
Education of the American Occupational Therapy Women: 7,389 Part-time: 1,100 Undergraduates work with world-class professors, in
Association the classroom and in our award-winning Undergrad-
>Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Most Popular Programs uate Research and Creative Activities (URECA) pro-
Education Biology, Business Management, Economics, Health gram, to develop and implement solutions to global
>American Physical Therapy Association Science, and Psychology problems. Opportunities for research exist on- and
>Council on Education for Public Health off-campus, at Stony Brook University Hospital and
>Council on Social Work Education Faculty the nearby Brookhaven National Laboratory, which
Full-time: 2,309 the University co-manages. Stony Brook’s School of
Application Services Center Participant? Yes Part-time: 627 Journalism is the only undergraduate school of jour-
Doctorates/Terminal Degrees: 98% nalism at a public university in New York State. Our
Student-Faculty Ratio (University): 17 to 1 College of Engineering and Applied Sciences has
Chancellor’s Awards for seven ABET-accredited programs. The University also
Excellence in Teaching: 132 offers a Sustainability Studies Program with a variety
Distinguished Professors: 100 of interdisciplinary majors and minors. All entering
Distinguished Teaching Professors: 29 freshmen are placed in one of six undergraduate
Distinguished Service Professors: 29 communities that provide faculty mentors, special
National Academy of Sciences Members: 23 advising, freshman seminars, career guidance, and
National Academy of Engineering Members: 5 tutorial assistance. An extensive Study Abroad pro-
Institute of Medicine Members: 4 gram offers semester, academic year, and summer
American Academy of Arts and programs in Australia, China, England, France, India,
Sciences Members: 23 Italy, Japan, Jamaica, Kenya, Korea, Madagascar,
Fellows of the Royal Society: 5 Russia, Spain, and Tanzania. Students may also
Nobel Prize: 7 participate in other SUNY international programs.
National Medal of Science: 7
National Medal of Technology and Innovation: 3 To Visit the Campus
Fulbright Fellows: 65 Prospective students are encouraged to visit and
MacArthur Foundation Fellows: 3 learn more about Stony Brook University by attend-
Sloan Fellowships: 72 ing an information session and taking a student-
Guggenheim Fellowships: 76 led tour of the campus, academic facilities, and
Abel Prize: 1 residence halls. Campus tours are available on
Fields Medal: 1 weekdays and Saturdays throughout most of the
American Association for the academic year and in the summer when classes
Advancement of Science: 57 are in session.
Council of the Association of Stony Brook is easily accessible by car, rail, ferry,
American Physicians: 1 and air. Schedule your visit at stonybrook.edu/
admissions.
Freshman Admission
Freshman applicants are expected to have a strong
academic background, demonstrated by the rigor
of the courses taken and grades achieved in high
school. Measures used to determine admission
include high school average; strength of academic
program; completion of honors, enriched, Regents, ➤8 > UNIVERSITY CENTERS AND DOCTORAL DEGREE GRANTING INSTITUTIONS
or advanced placement courses; class rank; Regents Scholars for Medicine: An eight-year combined >Combined bachelor’s/master’s programs include
exams scores, where appropriate; and SAT I or ACT undergraduate and medical degree track within the degrees in applied mathematics, biochemistry,
scores. One letter of recommendation and an essay Honors College and WISE program that guarantees biomedical engineering, chemistry, computer
are also required. entrance into the School of Medicine. engineering, electrical engineering, engineering
Freshman applicants will typically have at least Scholars for Dental Medicine: An eight-year chemistry/chemistry, mechanical engineering,
four years of social studies and English and three combined undergraduate and dental medicine health science/occupational therapy, computer
years of foreign language, mathematics (elementary degree track within the Honors College that guaran- science, political science/public affairs, engineering
algebra, geometry, and intermediate algebra/ tees entrance into the School of Dental Medicine. science/materials science engineering, and engi-
trigonometry) and science (including biology and Engineering Scholars for Medicine: An eight- neering chemistry/materials science engineering;
chemistry). year combined undergraduate and medical degree BA/MAT and BA/MA teacher preparation programs
Students interested in engineering, computer track for students pursuing a BE degree within the in chemistry, earth science, English, French,
science, mathematics, natural science, or health College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. history, Italian, linguistics, physics, and Spanish.
sciences should complete four years of high school Honors Program in Computer Science: Offers Several bachelor’s/master’s of public health (MPH)
mathematics (usually pre-calculus or calculus) and small classes and advanced courses in select topics and bachelor’s/MBA degree programs are also
one year each of chemistry and physics. Those who and gives students admission to the joint BS/MS offered.
expect to major in business management or a highly program in Computer Science.
quantitative social or behavioral science should also Business Honors Program: Gives high-achieving Accreditation
complete four years of mathematics. business majors the opportunity to work closely with >Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Prospective freshmen must apply by January 15 a faculty member in one-credit seminars throughout (MSCHE)
and submit all supporting documentation by Febru- their undergraduate journey, and culminates in a >The American Chemical Society (ACS)
ary 1. Most freshmen will be offered admission to senior capstone project. >The American Psychological Association
the College of Arts and Sciences. Students applying Honor Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Tau (Stony >The Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation
to programs in the College of Engineering and Brook’s own freshmen honor society), and more than System (PCSAS).
Applied Sciences must meet additional academic 20 discipline-based chapters of honor societies. >Accreditation Board for Engineering and
requirements for admission to the major of their Degrees with Distinction: Summa cum laude, Technology, Inc.
choice. For students applying to Stony Brook’s music magna cum laude, and cum laude. >The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher
major, evaluation of admissibility to the major will Departmental Honors Programs: Conferred on Education
include an audition. students who complete honors requirements in their >The American Dental Association (ADA)
Health sciences programs in athletic training, major in addition to all other major requirements. >Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training
respiratory care, health science, and clinical labora- Academic Awards: More than 60 university and de- Education
tory sciences admit qualified freshmen directly, partment academic awards are presented annually. >The National Accrediting Agency for Clinical
conditional upon successful completion of the pre- Dean’s List: Recognizes each semester those Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
requisite courses and credits during their first years undergraduates who constitute approximately the >Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy
at Stony Brook. Programs in cytotechnology, nursing, top 20 percent of their class. Education (ACOTE )
occupational therapy, and social work consider for >American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians
admission only those students who have completed Programs of Study >The Commission on Accreditation in Physical
57 credits, including specific prerequisite courses. >More than 200 majors, minors, and combined Therapy Education (CAPTE)
degree programs for undergraduates in the liberal >The Accreditation Review Commission on
Transfer Admission arts and sciences, business management, marine Education for the Physician Assistant
Applicants who have completed 24 or more credit and atmospheric sciences, sustainability, journal- >Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health
hours at the time of application will be evaluated ism, engineering, applied sciences, and health Education Programs
based on their college work. Those with fewer sciences, as well as pre-professional preparation >The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory
than 24 credit hours will be evaluated based on for teaching, law, medicine, physical therapy, Care (CoARC)
college and high school work (official college and veterinary medicine, and dentistry. >The Liaison Committee on Medical Education
high school transcripts, as well as SAT I or ACT >A College of Business offering a major and minor in >Council on Education for Public Health
scores). business management and a minor in accounting, >The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical
Transfer applicants to health sciences programs as well as a Fast Track combined bachelor’s/ Education (ACGME)
who have completed 57 credits and all required pre- master’s degree program leading to an MBA along >The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition
requisites are advised to contact the Health Sciences with a choice of nearly any undergraduate major. and Dietetics (ACEND)
Student Services Office directly for application >Our School of Journalism is the only public under- >The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
information. graduate journalism school in New York. (CCNE)
>Our sustainability programs offer interdisciplinary >The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM)
EOP Admission majors in coastal environmental studies, ecosystems >The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
EOP applicants must meet academic criteria and and human impact, environmental design, policy
financial eligibility guidelines established by New and planning, environmental humanities, and Housing
York State. sustainability studies. More than 9,000 of Stony Brook’s students live on
>A College of Engineering and Applied Sciences campus. Residence halls are organized as small
Recognition of Academic Excellence offers majors in biomedical engineering, chemical residential colleges, housing 200-400 students. Each
Stony Brook is committed to recognizing and and molecular engineering, civil engineering, engi- residential college contains public lounges, laundry
rewarding excellence in all areas of learning and neering science, electrical engineering, computer rooms, and recreational facilities. Many have study
research. Visit stonybrook.edu/scholars for a engineering, mechanical engineering, computer lounges in quiet areas. Each residence hall room is
complete listing of programs for scholars and science, information systems, applied mathematics equipped with a telephone, high-speed Internet
available scholarships. and statistics, technological systems management; connection, and a cable television hookup. Nobel
University Scholars: University Scholars receive and 13 minors. Halls, Stony Brook’s first sustainable student resi-
priority registration privileges, placement in honors >Health sciences majors in athletic training, clinical dence, received LEED Gold certification in 2012.
sections of first-year seminars, special academic laboratory sciences, health science, respiratory An undergraduate apartment complex houses jun-
advising, symposia trips, and other extracurricular care, nursing, social work; and a minor in adapted iors and seniors. Two apartment complexes house
activities. aquatics. graduate, married, and health sciences students.
Honors College: Offers high-achieving students a >The School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences
small-college atmosphere with all the opportunities (SoMAS) offers undergraduate majors in atmos- Athletics
of a major research university and includes scholar- pheric and oceanic sciences, environmental studies, Stony Brook has 20 varsity teams competing in NCAA
ships ranging from $2,000 to New York State tuition marine sciences, and marine vertebrate biology; Division I. Varsity sports include men’s baseball and
for four years. and two minors. football; women’s softball and volleyball; and men’s
WISE (Women in Science and Engineering): >An interdisciplinary major that allows studies and women’s lacrosse, soccer, basketball, cross
Offers a variety of experiences and support for tailored to individual students’ interests and country, swimming, tennis, and indoor and outdoor
women who show promise in science, mathematics, needs, through coordination of courses in different track and field. Stony Brook also offers an extensive
and engineering. All women accepted into WISE are departments. intramural and recreation program, as well as a
awarded a scholarship for their first year of study. variety of club sports.You can also read
