TRANSFER GUIDE
A CAMPUS OF DISTINCTION
The Princeton Review “Best Colleges in the Northeast”
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A College of Distinction
Winner of 15 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Awards
AACSB-accredited Top 5% Business Schools Nationally
President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll
Highly-competitive and selective
HONORS COLLEGE LIU Post Honors College, one of the nation’s first honors programs, is a community of academically exceptional students. The College is designed to provide unique learning opportunities, real-world experiences, opportunities for collaborative research, prestigious internships, and superior career opportunities. Honors College students experience a vibrant, intellectual and social community where their distinctive talents and interests are supported and developed.
HONORS COLLEGE BENEFITS • Intellectually challenging and unique courses • Small, seminar-style classes • Immersive off-campus travel, seminars, academic conferences and competitions • Study abroad opportunities • Prestigious internships • Priority registration for classes
liu.edu/post/honors
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GROW YOUR NETWORK Before you set out to launch your career, our alumni network will give you the connections you need. With graduates in every industry, you’ll be able to network, job shadow, connect with mentors, and gain insider access to top positions at leading companies.
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NCAA Division I Athletic Teams
Student Clubs & Organizations
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National Leader
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Countries Represented
Awarded Annually in Scholarships & Grants
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LIU PROMINENTALUMNI plus nearly 270,000 more
ANDREW ZARICK CEO – DIGITAL DUMBO
WINNIE MACK SENIOR VP OF HEALTH SYSTEMS OPERATIONS, RET. – NORTHWELL HEALTH
ROBERT ARNING CHAIRMAN & CLIENT CARE EXECUTIVE, RET. – KPMG FOUNDATION
BRIAN KILMEADE AUTHOR & ANCHOR – FOX NEWS
JAMES FLANAGAN VICE CHAIRMAN – PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS
MEGHAN KLEINSCHMIDT ROCKETTE – RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL
HOWARD MURAD FOUNDER – MURAD SKINCARE INC.
TERRY SEMEL CEO, RET. – YAHOO!
MICHAEL GUTNICK EVP & CFO, RET. – MEMORIAL SLOANKETTERING
SARABETH LEVINE CEO – SARABETH’S
BYRON LEWIS CEO – EMERITUS OF UNIWORLD GROUP
DANNY SIMMONS FOUNDER – DEF POETRY JAM
LYNDA LOPEZ HOST – WCBS RADIO
THOMAS BUONAIUTO PRESIDENT & CEO – EMPIRE NATIONAL BANK
STEVEN BANDROWCZAK PRESIDENT & COO – XEROX
FRED GAUDELLI PRODUCER – SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
IAN GINSBERG CEO – C.O. BIGELOW
DERRICK DAVIS BROADWAY ACTOR – PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
ALAN HAHN SPORTS ANALYST & TALK SHOW HOST – ESPN NEW YORK
DIETER WEINAND CEO – BAYER HEALTHCARE PHARMACEUTICALS
AL KAHN MARKETER OF POKEMON & NINTENDO
BILL NUTI CEO – NCR
DAVID KLINE EVP & CTO – NEWS CORP
DAVID ANTIN PRIVATE INVESTOR – ANTIN BROTHERS, LLC
IRENE NATIVIDAD FOUNDER & PRESIDENT – GLOBAL SUMMIT OF WOMEN 5
SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID LIU’s Office of Enrollment Services is dedicated to making your education affordable. Counselors provide assistance with the financial aid application process (FAFSA) and they’ll help create a personal plan to cover tuition, housing, and other expenses. They connect LIU Post students with scholarships, grants, and loans. Free financial aid seminars are offered throughout the year. The seminars provide detailed information about the FAFSA process and how to obtain the maximum amount of aid for your college education. For information about our seminars, contact Admissions at 516.299.2900.
LIU POST IS JUST A SHORT TRAIN RIDE AWAY FROM COUNTLESS INTERNSHIP AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES.
LIU POST TUITION AND FINANCIAL AID SCENARIOS* Scenario A: A junior-year transfer student receiving maximum federal and state awards, and a Merit Scholarship.
Tuition: $37,926 Federal Pell Grant 6,345 NYS TAP 5,165 Merit Scholarship 7,500 Direct Federal Student Loans 7,500 Federal SEOG Grant 3,000 Federal Work Study 4,500
Scenario B: A junior-year transfer student receiving mid-range federal and state awards with a GPA of 3.90 and a member of Phi Theta Kappa. Tuition: $37,926 Federal Pell Grant 3,175 NYS TAP 2,600 Presidential Scholarship 12,000 Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship 2,500 Direct Federal Student Loans 7,500 Federal SEOG Grant 1,500 Federal Work Study 4,500
Balance $3,916 *2021-2022 tuition rates
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Balance $4,151
Scenario C: A junior-year transfer student with a GPA of 3.75 and an expected family contribution of $50,000 receiving a Distinguished Scholars Award and Arts Award. Tuition: $37,926 Distinguished Scholars Award 9,000 Performing Arts Award 2,500 Direct Federal Student Loans 7,500
Balance $18,926
FUND YOUR FUTURE TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS & MERIT AWARDS A college education is an important investment in your future. LIU is dedicated to helping make a quality education affordable. Scholarships are determined by the information supplied in your admissions application and are based on your GPA at the time of admission. Merit-based scholarships are subject to change and exact amounts may vary from semester to semester. All scholarships are awarded on a funds available basis. If you receive a transfer academic scholarship, it may be renewed for up to six consecutive terms of undergraduate study if you meet the renewal requirements, which include maintaining full-time enrollment status and a 3.2 cumulative GPA.
Presidential Scholarships* — Up to $12,000 per year The Presidential Scholarship is offered to the highest achieving applicants, and includes entry into our prestigious Honors College.
Distinguished Scholars Award* — up to $9,000 per year Honors Scholarships are generally offered to the top 25% of our admitted students and also include entry into the Honors College.
Merit Scholarships — Up to $7,500 per year Merit scholarships are typically offered to students with a GPA of 3.5 or greater.
Recognition Scholarships — up to $5,000 per year Recognition scholarships are typically offered to students with a GPA of 3.2 or greater. *Application is required for acceptance into Honors College
ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Other scholarships, such as the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship, may be awarded after your application is evaluated. A limited number of LIU Grants are available for students who do not meet the criteria for the scholarships noted above. Talent scholarships are available for students after auditions or portfolio submissions in the visual and performing arts. Scholarships are also available for athletes, alumni, siblings of current students, and veterans. 7
SEAMLESS TRANSFER Our application process is swift and seamless. Transfer admissions counselors help you coordinate all services, including credit evaluations, financial assistance, scholarship programs, academic advisement, and registration.
ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS LIU has articulation agreements with a broad range of community colleges, including: • Nassau Community College • Suffolk County Community College
“ The Post Campus is so peaceful, yet so close to the excitement of the city, which is truly a combination that cannot be beaten. Since transferring before my junior year, I have been very involved on campus as one of the captains of the women’s ice hockey team, a member of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee, and a founding member of the LIU Athletics Diversity Equity and Inclusion Taskforce. I have learned so much, met so many amazing people and cannot wait to see what my senior year has in store.” — Morgan Schauer 8
• Kingsborough Community College • Borough of Manhattan
Community College • LaGuardia Community College • Queensborough
Community College These agreements map equivalent coursework to LIU programs and result in awarding the maximum number of transfer credits.
FINS UP! 32 NCAA DIVISION I ATHLETIC TEAMS Men’s Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Swimming & Diving Indoor Track & Field Outdoor Track & Field Wrestling
Women’s Basketball Bowling Cross Country Equestrian Fencing Field Hockey Golf Gymnastics Ice Hockey Lacrosse Rugby Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Indoor Track & Field Outdoor Track & Field Volleyball Water Polo
Co-Ed E-Sports Spirit Cheerleading Dance Marching Band
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POPULAR EVENTS AND TRADITIONS • Welcome Week • Greek Week • Freshman Toast • Homecoming • Midnight Madness • Midnight Breakfast • Founder’s Day • Pratt After Dark • Holidays at Hillwood
LIVE. STUDY. PLAY. This is how we show our pride. Through programs and services that enhance your experience on campus, make life-long friendships, explore professional and career interests, and amplify your leadership skills. There are clubs, organizations, and programs for every student.
• Exam Rock • Relay for Life • Spring Fling • Casino Night • Senior Toast SERVICE
ACADEMICS
CULTURE
70 CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS to choose from, or start your own!
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WELCOME HOME. STEPS TO LIVING ON CAMPUS
MODERN AMENITIES
1. J OIN OUR LIVING COMMUNITY
Living on campus comes with so much more than just a room.
Our residence halls are tailored to meet the needs of our students. Resident Assistant programming helps acclimate you to college life and help create a home away from home.
2. C HOOSE YOUR ROOMMATE Select a roommate by taking advantage of RoomSync, a social media tool.
3. C AMPUS DINING LIU Post offers meal plan options for residential and commuter students and a wide array of dining selections across campus.
• Campus concierge: pick up your discounted movie tickets, and free essentials like pens and notebooks • Late-night access to Pratt Recreation Center and library • Free express shuttle service to local train station, malls, supermarkets, and on-campus locations • Free laundry in all residence halls
On campus entertainment — movies, sports, concerts & Broadway shows
LIVING ON CAMPUS MEANS
A 3 minute walk to class (or less)
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SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTANCY
AACSB-accredited Top 5% Business Schools Nationally
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE, INNOVATION & MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING
EARN YOUR DEGREE FROM THE NATION’S FIRST SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANCY
PROMINENT ALUMNI • David Antin Private Investor – Antin Brothers LLC
•D avid Kline EVP & Chief Technology Officer – News Corp
• Robert Arning Chairman & Client Care Executive, Ret. – KMPG Foundation
•H oward Lorber Chairman – Douglas Elliman; President & CEO – Vector
• Steve Bandrowczak President & COO – Xerox
•M arilyn Nagel Chief Learning Officer – SAMI Game
• Stanley Barshay EVP & President of Consumer Health Care, Ret. – Merck & Co. • James Flanagan U.S. Managing Partner & Vice Chairman – PwC
•C laire G. Reid Senior Vice President, Ret. – Oracle Corporation
• Michael P. Gutnick Executive Vice President & CFO, Ret. – Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
•T erry Semel CEO, Ret. – Yahoo!
• Alfred R. Kahn Chairman of the Board – Toon Googles, Inc; Chairman & CEO – Crane Kahn, LLC; Head Licensing of ECOMI/ORBIS Blocchain Technologies Ltd. 12
• J orge M. Pérez Chairman & CEO – Related Group of Florida
•G ary Winnick Chairman and CEO – Winnick & Company
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS • Accountancy
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• Artificial Intelligence
Robotics, IoT, autonomous systems, market dynamics, machine intelligence, cybersecurity, games • A new pedagogy in cutting-edge immersive environment using Dassault Systems (3D, AR/VR) • Expert faculty from academics and industry • Innovative companies with internships and placement in the biggest AI hub, New York
• Business Administration • Computer Science • Criminal Justice* • Fashion Merchandising • Finance • Marketing • Sports Management
• Generous scholarships • Rich opportunities for graduate study and research in AI * Also available as 5-Year Shared Program
ACCOUNTANCY PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • AACSB accredited, a distinction given to only the top 5% of Business Schools
• Nearly 270,000 alumni, including partners at Big 4 firms & Fortune 500 companies
• Learn from accomplished faculty and alumni mentors who are leaders in the finance, accounting, and taxation worlds
• First independent school of professional accountancy in the nation
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SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
FOR 60 YEARS, LIU POST HAS FOSTERED AND PRODUCED INNOVATIVE AND INSPIRING TEACHERS AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS THAT NOW HOLD POSITIONS OF LEADERSHIP IN DISTRICTS ACROSS
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS • Adolescence Education: Biology • Adolescence English Education & Students with Disabilities • Adolescence Mathematics Education & Students with Disabilities • Adolescence Social Studies Education & Students with Disabilities • Art Education • Childhood Education & Early Childhood Education • Childhood Education & Special Education • Childhood Education & Special Education/Special Education* • Childhood Education & TESOL • Childhood Education & TESOL/ TESOL* • Early Childhood Education & Special Education • Early Childhood Education & Special Education/Special Education* • Early Childhood Education & TESOL • Early Childhood Education & TESOL/TESOL* • Health & Physical Education • Music Education • Physical Education • Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology * 5-Year Shared Program
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LONG ISLAND AND NEW YORK STATE.
ADVANCEMENT IN EDUCATION LIU Post has strong affiliations with more than 65 school districts and community centers in a variety of settings. We place more than 500 students each year in student-teaching positions. The College of Education, Information and Technology is the top producer of school administrators in the New York region, and LIU graduates attain leadership positions at every level of school administration throughout the country. J.M. Ladge Speech and Hearing Center The J.M. Ladge Speech and Hearing Center at LIU Post has the dual mission of assisting those with communication and related disorders by offering a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for infants, children and adults (individually or in groups), and training graduate students in communication sciences and disorders. All services are provided by supervisors with years of experience and graduate clinicians, both working together to provide quality care that makes a difference for families.
LIU places more than
500 STUDENTS each
year in student-teaching positions with 65 partner school districts in the New York metro area.
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS • Actuarial Science
APPROACH YOUR FUTURE WITH A GROWTH MINDSET In LIU Post’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, you’ll earn the experience and skills you need to land your first job. In addition, you will learn the virtues and abilities necessary to adapt and excel in a constantly changing world, so you will learn, grow, and thrive throughout your career. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is home to specialty bachelor degree programs, including Forensic Science, English, and Psychology. Students in Biology and other departments in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences present their research at professional conferences and graduate from college as published authors in their disciplines.
• Biology • Economics • Economics/Business Administration* • English • Forensic Science • International Relations & Diplomacy • International Relations & Diplomacy/Business Administration* • Mathematics • Political Science • Psychology
* 5-Year Shared Program
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SCHOOL OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS & NURSING WINNIE MACK (BS in Nursing, ’76; MPA, ’85)
Senior VP of Health Systems Operations, Ret. – Northwell Health, Long Island University Board of Trustees
“Welcome to the School of Health Professions and Nursing where our mission is to prepare students to meet the complex and evolving health and social needs of individuals, families and communities. Our graduates provide clinically expert and humanistic care in a diverse number of professions. As graduates of highly specialized and accredited academic programs that demand the highest performance and ethical standards, our students become leaders in their area of practice, top administrators in health and social service organizations, cutting-edge researchers and collaborative members of advanced interprofessional health care teams.”
BS in NURSING LIU Post’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing uses state-of-the-art technology to enable students who are passionate about health care to gain powerful experience while earning their degrees.
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THE FUTURE OF HEALTH CARE With more than 250 clinical affiliations, students complete rotations, internships, and fieldwork at leading regional medical institutions — such as Northwell Health and Winthrop University Hospital — as well as nationwide health care organizations.
NURSES, SOCIAL WORKERS, AND HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY PERSONNEL ARE AMONG THE IN TERMS OF JOB GROWTH.
TOP OCCUPATIONS
(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE Biomedical Sciences Laboratory Abundant laboratory facilities are available for students pursuing degrees in the Department of Biomedical Sciences, including clinical, forensic, and research laboratories. Radiologic Technology Laboratory LIU Post features a modern digital imaging laboratory with a fully functioning radiographic imaging unit. The medical imaging facilities allow for instruction in the areas of radiographic anatomy, positioning, and technique, and patient simulation. Virtual Lab Students have virtual access to a full array of health information management technologies, including a Master Patient Index (MPI), an encoder, an abstracting system, an electronic document management system (EDMS), deficiency analysis, chart tracking, and registration/ADT system to simulate real-world management of patient records and electronic information.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS • Biomedical Sciences: Clinical Laboratory Science • Food, Nutrition & Wellness • Health Care Administration* • Health Sciences • Nursing • Nutrition & Dietetics* • Radiologic Technology • Social Work • Veterinary Technology * Also available as 5-Year Shared Program
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SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS AND DESIGN SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS GEORGE POLK SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS
DESIGN.CREATE. INSPIRE. From our student-run newspaper, to theatre and dance companies, to our television and radio stations, to film production and more than a dozen musical ensembles, LIU Post students have many opportunities to build creative teams and lifelong friendships. With more than 30 performing ensembles, LIU Post students practice their craft in world-class venues on campus and across the globe. They present 170 concerts, recitals, and stage performances annually. Each season, a number of internationally renowned artists present master classes to LIU Post students. Master classes give students the opportunity to complement their classroom studies through interaction with guest performers whose insight and experience epitomize the highest levels of performing achievement.
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OVER 70 YEARS OF INTREPID JOURNALISM LIU is home to the prestigious George Polk Awards. Students benefit from access to the most notable news professionals in the world.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS GEORGE POLK SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS
SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS AND DESIGN
• Broadcasting
• Art
• Communications
• Art Education
• Film
• Art Therapy
• Journalism
• Digital Art and Design • Digital Game Design and Development
SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS •
ance Studies D
• Music • Music Education • Music Technology, Entrepreneurship & Production • Theatre Arts
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ENGAGED LEARNING THIS IS HOW WE LEARN.
STUDENT-POWERED BUSINESSES • Browse
STUDENT-POWERED BUSINESSES In today’s highly competitive global marketplace, learning how to brand yourself to employers and creating your own opportunities for professional success are the most crucial skills a career-minded
• LIU IQ
graduate needs. LIU Post’s Student-Powered Businesses provide LIU
• Shark Nation
skills that are critical for career success.
• The Student Body Boutique
students with a unique engaged learning opportunity to gain hands-on
Take the Lead. Students launch and manage daily operations of all student-powered businesses, including marketing, management and finance. Pay it Forward. These ventures also contribute to the ecosystem of entrepreneurship at LIU with a self-sustaintaining business model. Half of all profits support LIU scholarships while the other half helps to fund future student-run enterprises.
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STUDY ABROAD
STUDY ABROAD
Study abroad is a life-changing experience that fosters personal and academic growth. You will challenge yourself in a new environment, learn both inside and outside the classroom, and build your résumé as well as your knowledge of other cultures and international policy.
Australia | Austria | Bosnia & Herzgovina | China | Costa Rica England | Fiji | Germany | Ireland | Italy | Jamaica | New Zealand Panama | Scotland | Spain | Taiwan | Trinidad
THE LIU STUDENT BODY IS FROM
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TRANSFER FAQS TRANSCRIPT SUBMISSION: Submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attended. Students who have completed fewer than 24 college credits will be required to submit high school transcripts and SAT/ACT scores. Please note that transfer students who graduated from a high school in New York must submit proof of graduation in order to be considered for the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). Upload unofficial transcripts online at liu.edu/apply.
WHERE DO I SEND MY TRANSCRIPTS? Directly to LIU Post: LIU Post Admissions 720 Northern Blvd. Brookville, NY 11548
Upload unofficial transcripts online: liu.edu/apply or email: post-transfer@liu.edu
HOW MANY CREDITS WILL LIU ACCEPT IN TRANSFER? LIU will accept a maximum of 72 credits from two-year colleges and 96 credits from four-year colleges and universities. We are happy to provide you with a preliminary credit evaluation.
COURSE REGISTRATION: You are eligible to register for classes upon your acceptance to LIU. LIU Post students with more than 60 credits or an associate’s degree may register by appointment with an Enrollment Services advisor in Kumble Hall at 516.299.4155. Students with with 59 or fewer credits should contact the LIU Promise office in Hillwood Commons at 516.299.3737.
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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS • Accountancy
• Fashion Merchandising
• Actuarial Science
• Film
• Art
• Finance
• Art Therapy
• Food, Nutrition & Wellness
• Artificial Intelligence
• Forensic Science
• Biology
• Health Care Administration
• Biomedical Sciences: Clinical Laboratory Science
• Health Sciences
• Broadcasting
• International Relations & Diplomacy
• Business Administration
• Journalism
• Communications
• Marketing
• Computer Science
• Mathematics
• Criminal Justice
• Music
• Dance Studies
• Music Technology, Entrepreneurship & Production
• Digital Art & Design
• Nursing
• Digital Game Design & Development
• Nutrition & Dietetics
• Economics
• Political Science
• Education
• Psychology
– Art
• Radiologic Technology
– Health & Physical
• Social Work
– Music
• Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
– Physical
• Sports Management
– Early Childhood
• Theatre Arts
° Early Childhood & Special
• Veterinary Technology
° Early Childhood & TESOL – Childhood
5-YEAR SHARED PROGRAMS
° Childhood & Early Childhood
• Childhood Education & Special Education/Special Education
° Childhood & Special
• Childhood Education & TESOL/ TESOL
° Childhood & TESOL
• Criminal Justice
– Adolescence
• Early Childhood Education & Special Education/Special Education
° Biology
• Early Childhood Education & TESOL/TESOL
° English & Students with Disabilities
• Economics/Business Administration
° Mathematics & Students with Disabilities
• Health Care Administration
° Social Studies & Students with Disabilities
• International Relations & Diplomacy/Business Administration
• English
• Nutrition & Dietetics
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STEP OF THE WAY. For questions about Transfer Admissions: post-transfer@liu.edu 516.299.2900 How to Apply: liu.edu/apply
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