I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION LIU 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 admission 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 admission and October 1 for spring admission. This application is for use by citizens or permanent residents of the United States who are: • first-time freshman (current high school seniors, high school graduates who never attended post-secondary school, or GED recipients); • transfer applicants (those who attended a college or a university) International applicants and those on a temporary visa should file the LIU Post International Student Admissions Application. For more information, call 516-299-2900 or email us at [email protected]. This booklet consists of seven sections: I. Application Instructions and Information II. Application for Undergraduate Admission III. List of LIU Post Undergraduate Degree Programs IV. Personal Statement/Essay

V. Secondary School Report (freshman applicants only) VI. Recommendation Form (freshman applicants only) VII. Recommendation Form (freshman applicants only)

Freshman Candidates • Complete sections II, III, IV, V, VI and VII. • Attach $50 non-refundable application fee (payable to Long Island University). 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 high school more than five years ago or who are GED holders. Required for all others.) LIU Post SAT Code is 2070; LIU Post ACT Code is 2687. • Submit your Personal Statement/Essay. • Submit two (2) teacher/counselor letters of recommendation on school stationery (required). • Satisfy any special departmental requirements mandated by the academic program to which you are applying.

Transfer Candidates • Complete sections II, III, and IV. • Attach $50 non-refundable application fee (payable to Long Island University). 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.

Early Action LIU offers applicants the option to be considered for Early Action. In order to be considered for Early Action, you must complete your application by Dec. 1. You must also indicate on the application that you would like to be considered for Early Action by checking the box that says “Yes! I would like to be considered for Early Action” on page two of this packet. The option is also available on the LIU online application.

Return all application materials to: LIU Admissions Processing Center 15 Dan Road, Suite 102 Canton, MA 02021

AN ONLINE VERSION OF THIS APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE AT LIU.EDU/POST/FORMS 1

II. APPLICATION FOR UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION • Entry term: Fall _____ Spring _____ Summer _____ Year 20 _____ • Status: Freshman _____ Transfer _____ Readmit _____ Full-time _____ For readmits, indicate last semester in attendance at LIU Post ________________

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Part-time ____

Personal Information • Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Last

First

Middle

• Other Last Name Used: __________________________________________________________ • Social Security Number: ___________-_________-_____________

Male ■ Female ■

Date of Birth: _______ /_______ /_______

• Permanent Address:______________________________________________________________________________________ Street

Apt. #

City

State

ZIP

• Mailing Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________ (if different)

Street

Apt. #

City

• Home Telephone: (_______)____________________________

State

ZIP

Cell Phone: (_______)______________________________

• Student Email Address: __________________________________________________________________________________ • Parent Email Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Citizenship • U.S. Citizen ■

U.S. Permanent Resident ■

Other Citizenship ■ (specify country) ______________________________

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

Early Action ■ YES! I would like to be considered for Early Action on my application. I must apply by Dec. 1 for the fall semester. ■ NO I would not like to be considered for Early Action.

Ethnic Information (Optional) LIU does not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, disability, political belief, military status or any other category protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its educational programs, activities, employment practices or policies relating to recruitment and admission of students. • Are you Hispanic/Latino? ■ Yes, Hispanic or Latino (including Spain) ■ No Please describe your background ______________________________________________________________________________ • Regardless of your answer to the prior question, please select one or more of the following ethnicities that best describe you: ■ American Indian or Alaska Native (including all Original Peoples of the Americas) Are you enrolled in a tribe? ■ Yes ■ No If yes, please enter Tribal Enrollment Number ______________________________ Please describe your background______________________________________________________________________________ ■ Asian (including Indian subcontinent and Philippines) Please describe your background______________________________________________________________________________ ■ Black or African American (including Africa and Caribbean) Please describe your background______________________________________________________________________________ ■ Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (Original Peoples) Please describe your background______________________________________________________________________________ ■ White (including Middle Eastern) Please describe your background______________________________________________________________________________

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: Learning Support Program Applicants with appropriately documented disabilities and/or who may need related services such as content tutoring or may visit liu.edu/post/lsc or contact 516-299-3057 for more information. ■ Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) Must be a N.Y. State resident; Freshman deadline for completed application is February1. Transfers contact FOR OFFICE USE ONLY HEOP Office for deadline.

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• Special LIU Post programs you participated in as a high school student: S.C.A.L.E./A.C.E. Program ■ F.A.S.T. Program ■ • If you are applying for readmission, have you attended another college since leaving LIU Post? Yes ■ No ■ If yes, list the school(s) and dates of attendance______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Military Service • Are you a veteran of the United States military? Yes ■ No ■

Family

Living or Deceased

Family member of? Yes ■ No ■ Relationship_____________

Home Address (City, State, ZIP)

Employer and Business Address

Job Title

FATHER MOTHER GUARDIAN SPOUSE

• List family members who are students, alumni or employees of LIU:

FIRST NAME

LAST NAME

RELATIONSHIP TO UNIVERSITY

CAMPUS

RELATIONSHIP TO YOU

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

• Type of School: Public ■

City

Private/Independent ■

State

ZIP

Parochial ■

• Name of College Guidance Counselor: __________________________________________________________________ • Telephone: (____)______________________________________ Fax: (____)______________________________________ • Email 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

SCHOOL

LOCATION (CITY, STATE, ZIP)

DATES ATTENDED

College Information (Transfer Students) Without degree ■ • Transfer from a 2-Year College ■

With degree ■

Type of degree __________________________

• Transfer from a 4-Year College ■

With degree ■

Type of degree __________________________

Without degree ■

List below all colleges and universities attended. Begin with the most recent. DATES OF ATTENDANCE NAME OF INSTITUTION

CITY/STATE/COUNTRY

FROM MONTH

YEAR

NO. OF CREDITS/ DEGREE

TO MONTH

YEAR

III. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS: LIU POST Bachelor of Arts • Bachelor of Science • Bachelor of Fine Arts • Bachelor of Music • Associate in Arts The following includes bachelor’s degrees as well as specializations and 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.

❑ Accountancy ❑ American Studies ❑ Applied Mathematics with Computer Science ❑ Art Education (Birth to Grade 12) ❑ Art History & Theory ❑ Arts Management* ❑ Art Therapy ❑ Biology (please select a concentration): ❑ Ecology, Evolution, Behavior ❑ Molecular Genetics/Cell ❑ Pre-Medical Sciences ❑ Biology: Adolescence Education (7-12) ❑ Biomedical Science: Clinical Laboratory Science ❑ Biomedical Science: Cytotechnology ❑ Biomedical Technology ❑ Business Administration (please select a concentration): ❑ Finance ❑ International Business ❑ Management ❑ Management Information Systems ❑ Marketing ❑ Chemistry ❑ Chemistry: Adolescence Education (7-12) ❑ Childhood Education (1-6) ❑ Comparative Languages ❑ Computer Science ❑ Criminal Justice ❑ Dance Studies* ❑ Digital Art and Design* ❑ Early Childhood Education (Birth to Grade 2) ❑ Earth Science: Adolescence Education (7-12) ❑ Economics ❑ Electronic Media (Broadcasting)* ❑ English (please select a concentration): ❑ Literature ❑ Writing ❑ English: Adolescence Education (7-12) ❑ Film ❑ Fine Arts* ❑ Forensic Science ❑ French ❑ French: Adolescence Education (7-12) ❑ Geography ❑ Geology

❑ Health Care Administration ❑ Health Education ❑ Health Education and Physical Education ❑ Health Sciences (please select a concentration): ❑ Health Information Management ❑ Pre-Athletic Training ❑ Pre-Medical Imagining ❑ Pre-Occupational Therapy ❑ Pre-Pharmacy ❑ Pre-Physical Therapy ❑ Pre-Physicians Assistant ❑ Pre-Respiratory Care ❑ History ❑ Information Management and Technology ❑ Information Systems ❑ Instrumental Performance* ❑ Interdisciplinary Studies* (please select a concentration): ❑ Earth System Science ❑ Environmental Science ❑ International Studies ❑ Italian ❑ Italian: Adolescence Education (7-12) ❑ Journalism, Print and Electronic* ❑ Mathematics ❑ Mathematics: Adolescence Education (7-12) ❑ Music* ❑ Music Education (Birth to Grade 12)* ❑ Nursing (Transfer Program for RNs only)* ❑ Nutrition ❑ Philosophy ❑ Photography ❑ Physical Education ❑ Physics ❑ Political Science ❑ Psychology ❑ Public Administration ❑ Public Relations ❑ Social Studies: Adolescence Education (7-12) ❑ Social Work ❑ Sociology ❑ Spanish ❑ Spanish: Adolescence Education (7-12) ❑ Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology ❑ Theatre Arts*(please select a concentration): ❑ Acting ❑ Design & Production ❑ Directing & Playwriting ❑ Musical Theatre ❑ Undecided *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.) ❑ Accountancy/Business Administration (B.S./M.B.A.) ❑ Adolescence Education: English (Grades 7-12)/English (B.S./M.A.) ❑ Adolescence Education: Mathematics (Grades 7-12)/Applied Mathematics (B.S./M.S.) ❑ Adolescence Education: Spanish (Grades 7-12)/Spanish (B.S./M.A.) ❑ Arts Management, Business Manager (B.F.A./M.B.A.) ❑ Arts Management, Public Administration (B.F.A./M.P.A.) ❑ Business Administration (B.S./M.B.A.) ❑ Criminal Justice (B.A./M.S.) ❑ Economics/Business Administration (B.A./M.B.A.) ❑ 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 Undecided Programs ❑ Undecided Business ❑ Undecided Education ❑ Undecided General ❑ Undecided Health Sciences ❑ Undecided Information & Computer Science ❑ Undecided Liberal Arts & Sciences ❑ Undecided Visual & Performing Arts

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

NAME OF AWARD

DATE AWARDED

DESCRIPTION

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 LIU Post? ■ High School/College Fair ■ Internet Search ■ Family/Friends

■ Campus Visit ■ Alumni ■ Website

■ Current Student ■ Radio ■ Television

■ Newspaper/Magazine ■ Email ■ Other________________

Background Information (required) Have you ever been placed on disciplinary probation, been suspended or dismissed for disciplinary reasons from LIU 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 LIU.)

IV. PERSONAL STATEMENT/ESSAY (Optional for transfer students who have completed 24 or more college credits.)

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 LIU 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

LIU does not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, disability, political belief, military status or any other category protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its educational programs, activities, employment practices or policies relating to recruitment and admission of students.

V. SECONDARY SCHOOL REPORT LIU Admissions Phone 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

• Date of Birth:_______ /_______ /_______ Last four digits of Social Security #: ___ ___ ___ ___ • High School Name:

____________________________________________________________________________________

• Senior-Year Courses – Fill in the names of the courses you are taking this year English ________________________ Science ____________________________ Social Studies ______________________ Math ________________________ Foreign Language ____________________ Phys. Ed. __________________________ 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 ■

• The 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 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 c

very demanding c

demanding c

average c

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

Social Studies __________

Laboratory Science __________

Mathematics __________

Foreign Languages __________

Electives __________

Official scores must be sent to LIU Post, Code number 2070

• SAT Dates taken:

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

Code number 2687

• ACT Dates taken:

(month/year) _______ /_______ English ______ Math______ Natural Science ______ Social Science ______ Composite Score ______ (month/year) _______ /_______ English ______ Math______ Natural Science ______ Social Science ______ Composite Score ______ (month/year) _______ /_______

COUNSELOR EVALUATION

Please check one of the following: ■ I highly recommend this student. ■ I recommend this student. ■ I recommend this student with some reservation. (Please explain in an attached letter.) Signature of School Official and School Seal __________________________________________________________________

Print Name:

____________________________________________________________________________________________ Date

Email Address:____________________________________________________________________________________________ Please mail this report and all other application materials to:

LIU Admissions Processing Center 15 Dan Road, Suite 102 Canton, MA 02021

RECOMMENDATION FORM (Freshman Candidates)

To the Applicant Fill in the information below and give this form and a stamped envelope addressed to: Admissions Processing Center, LIU Post, 15 Dan Road, Suite 102, Canton, MA 02021 to a teacher, guidance counselor or supervisor who knows you well. Student’s Name: ■ Mr. ■ Ms. ■ Mrs. ______________________________________________________________________________________ Last

First

Middle

Student’s Permanent Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Street

Date of Birth _______

Apt. #

/

_______

/

_______

City

State

ZIP

Last four digits of Social Security #: ____ ____ ____ ____

Name of school you presently attend__________________________________________________________________________

Confidentiality Statement The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) provides the opportunity for you to review your educational records as a student at LIU Post. If you choose, you may waive your rights of access to admission recommendations. Please check the appropriate box, and sign your name below.

■ ■

I hereby waive my right of access to this recommendation. I do not waive my right of access to this recommendation.

Applicant’s signature ______________________________________________ Date ______

/

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/

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To the Recommender LIU Post finds candid evaluations helpful in choosing from among highly qualified candidates. We are primarily interested in learning more about the applicant’s academic and personal qualifications for college. Please complete this form and attach a letter of recommendation indicating the applicant’s qualities. Please check one of the following:

■ ■ ■

I highly recommend this student. I recommend this student. I recommend this student with some reservation. (Please explain in an attached letter.)

Print Name of Recommender: ________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Recommender: ______________________________________________ Date ______

/

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/

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Phone Number:____________________________________________________________________________________________ Email Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 8