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Welcome to Suffolk County Community College A Community College of the State University of New York SCCC January 22

Today’s Presenter: Katherine C. Aguirre Interim Director of Admissions aguirrk@sunysuffolk. edu 631 451 -4022 SCCC January 22

Getting started down the road of Higher Education… Topics we will cover: 1. Admissions 2. Financial Aid 3. Academic Programs 4. Answer any questions… SCCC January 22

Suffolk County Community College recently became the largest Community College in New York State Total Enrollment on 3 campuses is currently 27, 695 SCCC January 22

Tuition & Fees Part-time $183. 00 per credit Full-time - $2195. 00 per semester includes tuition and fees SCCC January 22

SCCC has 3 Campuses Riverhead Selden Brentwood SCCC January 22

Ammerman Campus Demographics Enrollment Total: 15, 379 Full-time: 7, 211 Part -time: 8, 168 54% Female 45% Male 77 Different Majors SCCC

Did You Know… Over 10 million students are enrolled in a community college in this country. Nearly half of all college freshman are enrolled in a community college. Why Suffolk? Small class size Qualified and accessible faculty Wide variety of majors Reasonable cost Transferable credits SCCC January 22

What percentage of high school graduates attend Suffolk County Community College? Between 20% and 30% of almost every Suffolk County High School graduating class will attend Suffolk County Community College. SCCC January 22

How large are Suffolk classes? Student/faculty ratio is only 20: 1 Average class sizes: 24 students. SCCC January 22

The SUNY Edge Recognition of the SUNY name Guaranteed admission to a fouryear SUNY campus after completion of a Associate Degree Fiscal support from County and N. Y. State reduces tuition SCCC January 22

THE SUFFOLK ADVANTAGE Professors that teach Credits that transfer Opportunity for students to connect with Faculty SCCC January 22

Academic Programs American Sign Language Automotive Specialist Business Administration Communications & Media Arts Computer Science Construction Technology Criminal Justice Early Childhood Engineering Science Fitness Specialist Human Services Information Technology International Studies Liberal Arts LPN to RN Music Nursing Paralegal Studies Paramedic Physical Therapy Assistant Radio & TV Theatre Visual Arts SCCC January 22

Academic Requirements for an Associate Degree Liberal Arts 1 College Seminar 3 English 1 Philosophy 2 History 1 Non Western Social Science 1 Communications 1 Visual Arts Art/Music/Theatre 1 Math 1 Lab Science 2 Math/Science 2 Social Sciences (Psych, Soc, Eco, Pol Sci, Anth, Geo, Hist) 3 Electives 2 Physical Education 2 Humanities SCCC January 22

Suffolk Community College Honor’s Program An excellent choice for the motivated student who has both academic talent and family financial wisdom SCCC January 22

Admission to the Honors Program Students seeking an academic challenge Students with a B+/A average & 1100 SAT (V & M) Complete an honors application to be accepted Can enroll in one honors course or a full- time program SCCC January 22

Colleges SCCC Students Transfer To: Adelphi Albany Boston University Binghamton Cornell Colombia University Coastal Carolina Dowling Hofstra LIU Monmouth SUNY New Paltz NYU Oswego Rutgers Stony Brook Syracuse University St. Josephs Towson State Maryland UMASS University of Tampa SCCC January 22

SPECIAL SERVICES Students with Learning Disabilities Self-identify Application on the Admissions Provide documentation for accommodations: (Copy of the I. E. P. & Psych-Ed Evaluation) SCCC

Should I get involved with Campus Activities? Absolutely! Clubs Intramural Sports College Publications Student Government Leadership Positions Internships SCCC January 22

How do I get Admitted? Admissions: 631 -451 -4022 www. sunysuffolk. edu 1. Admissions Application 2. High School Transcript 3. Placement Test 4. Immunizations SCCC January 22

College Website: www. sunysuffolk. edu Apply on-line Academic Programs College Catalog Check availability of classes Financial Aid & Scholarships SCCC January 22

Suffolk County Community College Mission Statement Suffolk County Community College promotes intellectual discovery, physical development, social and ethical awareness, and economic opportunities for all through an education that transforms lives, builds communities and improves society SCCC January 22

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Questions & Answers SCCC January 22

Thank You SCCC January 22