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COMMUNITY COLLEGES < 73<br />

Unique Features<br />

>Full tuition scholarships for students in top 10 percent<br />

<strong>of</strong> high school graduating class<br />

><strong>State</strong>-<strong>of</strong>-the-art chemistry, nursing, biology,<br />

computer, graphics, and photography labs<br />

>Extensive services to help ensure the success <strong>of</strong><br />

students include Student Support Services, Career<br />

Services, the Transfer Office, Peer Tutors, <strong>The</strong><br />

Writing Center, and Times2 for math.<br />

>Darlene L. Pfeiffer Center for Entrepreneurial<br />

Studies develops collaborative projects for students,<br />

alumni and regional business leaders. Projects<br />

include a speakers’ series, a student-run business<br />

and business plan competition.<br />

>500-seat theater<br />

>On-campus child care center<br />

>A Top Military-Friendly Institution designation by<br />

G.I. Jobs magazine<br />

>Architecturally accessible to the handicapped<br />

To Visit the Campus<br />

Student-guided campus tours and interviews with<br />

Admissions are available during regular business<br />

hours and some evening hours by calling Admissions<br />

for an appointment. For appointments with faculty<br />

or coaching staff, contact Admissions or the individual<br />

department.<br />

An Open House is scheduled in the Spring <strong>of</strong><br />

each year and is publicized on our Web site and in<br />

the local media.<br />

Admission Requirements<br />

>Open admissions.<br />

>Motivated applicants with high school diploma or<br />

GED generally accepted to College.<br />

>Admission to specific degree programs based on<br />

academic ability and level <strong>of</strong> preparedness.<br />

>Early Admission for current high school seniors<br />

with academic records <strong>of</strong> significant achievement.<br />

>SAT/ACT scores encouraged but not required.<br />

>Entering Student Assessment for all new students<br />

to assure proper advisement and placement.<br />

>Interviews not required but encouraged in most<br />

cases. (Applicant is notified if interview is required.)<br />

Financial Aid<br />

Financial aid applicants may submit the Free Application<br />

for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), NYS Express<br />

TAP Application (ETA), Master Promissory Note<br />

(Federal Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loans),<br />

NYS Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS), and <strong>SUNY</strong><br />

Ulster Financial Aid Application.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Financial Aid Office/EOP identifies financially<br />

and educationally disadvantaged students per NYS<br />

guidelines. Students receive financial and counseling<br />

assistance.<br />

Veterans can complete applications for VA benefits<br />

and receive guidance regarding the requirements,<br />

including self-reporting attendance on the web.<br />

For more information, contact Financial Aid at<br />

845.687.5058.<br />

Scholarships<br />

Each year the Ulster Community College Foundation,<br />

Inc. awards more than $160,000 in scholarships to<br />

students who are beginning or continuing their studies<br />

at <strong>SUNY</strong> Ulster, and to <strong>SUNY</strong> Ulster graduates continuing<br />

their education at four-year colleges.<br />

Programs <strong>of</strong> Study<br />

>Two-year associate degree programs (transfer and<br />

career track) and one-year certificate and diploma<br />

programs (career-oriented).<br />

>Transfer programs in advertising design and<br />

graphic technology, business, communications and<br />

media arts, computer science, criminal justice,<br />

cyber security, engineering science, environmental<br />

studies, fine arts, human services, industrial technology:<br />

drafting and design technology, engineering<br />

science, individual studies, music, theater, liberal<br />

arts and sciences: humanities and social science,<br />

liberal arts and sciences: humanities and social<br />

science adolescence education, early childhood<br />

and childhood education, liberal arts and sciences:<br />

science or mathematics, liberal arts and sciences:<br />

science or mathematics-adolescence education,<br />

early childhood and childhood education, surveying<br />

technology and nursing.<br />

>Career programs in accounting, business and<br />

entrepreneurial studies, criminal justice, fire protection<br />

technology, green building maintenance<br />

and management, human services, industrial technology:<br />

drafting and design technology, recreation<br />

& leisure services, and veterinary technology.<br />

>Certificate and diploma programs in animal science<br />

<strong>of</strong>fice assistant, direct care practice, drafting,<br />

industrial technology: manufacturing option,<br />

network administrator, sign language interpreter,<br />

and police basic training.<br />

>Online programs in individual studies (OASIS),<br />

computer science, liberal arts: humanities and<br />

social sciences, general education certificate<br />

Accreditations<br />

>Middle <strong>State</strong>s Comission on Higher Education<br />

>National League for Nursing Accrediting<br />

Commission<br />

>American Veterinary Medical Association<br />

>Two-Year Engineering Science Association<br />

>Association <strong>of</strong> Engineering Colleges <strong>of</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong><br />

<strong>State</strong><br />

Athletics<br />

Full range <strong>of</strong> intramural athletics.<br />

Member <strong>of</strong> National Junior College Athletic<br />

Association. Intercollegiate athletics including<br />

men’s soccer, basketball, baseball, golf, tennis,<br />

and women’s s<strong>of</strong>tball and volleyball.<br />

Freshman Pr<strong>of</strong>ile<br />

EOP Freshmen: 88<br />

High School Average, Middle 50%: 76.4-86<br />

Demographic and Geographic Pr<strong>of</strong>ile<br />

<strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> <strong>State</strong> Residents: 99%<br />

Ulster County Residents: 91%<br />

Special Programs<br />

>Early College Program<br />

>College Scholars<br />

>Study Abroad<br />

Application Services Center Participant Yes<br />

Westchester<br />

Community College<br />

Office <strong>of</strong> Admissions<br />

Gloria Leon<br />

Director <strong>of</strong> Admissions<br />

75 Grasslands Road<br />

Valhalla, <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> 10595-1698<br />

914.606.6735<br />

admissions@sunywcc.edu<br />

www.sunywcc.edu<br />

Enrollment 13,969<br />

Full-time: 7,410<br />

Part-time: 6,559<br />

Most Popular Programs<br />

Liberal Arts/Social Science/Humanities/Math/<br />

Science; Business Administration; Criminal Justice;<br />

Early Childhood Education; Human Services; and<br />

Nursing<br />

Most Competitive Programs<br />

Licensed Practical Nursing; Radiologic Technology;<br />

Registered Nursing; and Respiratory Care<br />

Faculty 1,121<br />

Full-time: 161<br />

Part-time: 960<br />

Chancellor’s Award winners: 211<br />

Distinguished Service Pr<strong>of</strong>essorship 7<br />

Campus<br />

Located on 218 acres <strong>of</strong> the former estate <strong>of</strong> the<br />

heirs to the A&P fortune, Westchester Community<br />

College reflects the diversity <strong>of</strong> the county. Nearly<br />

14,000 nonresidential students attend WCC on a<br />

full-time or part-time basis.<br />

A strong, dedicated faculty teaches programs<br />

rang ing from career and certificates to associate<br />

degrees in more than 60 academic and career areas.<br />

Articula tion agreements with four-year colleges<br />

and a comprehensive Career and Transfer Center<br />

ease the transition for the large number <strong>of</strong> WCC<br />

students interested in continuing their education in<br />

a baccalaureate program. Small class size allows<br />

for individual attention to students in developmental<br />

and honors courses.<br />

Unique Features<br />

>One-year and two-year career and transfer<br />

programs<br />

><strong>New</strong> programs in cybersecurity, digital filmmaking,<br />

energy systems, journalism, and veterinary<br />

technology<br />

>Competitive honors program<br />

>Extensive clinical placements for all healthcare<br />

students<br />

>Services for disabled students<br />

>Network <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>f-campus extension sites throughout<br />

the county<br />

>Cooperative education program ➤

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