FRESHMAN WELCOME PACKET
A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED UNIVERSITY
The Princeton Review “Best Colleges in the Northeast”
College of Distinction
36 NATIONAL Leader NCAA Division I Teams
in Engaged
learning Ranked A best college in the Northeast by the Princeton review
,000 280 Alumni strong
Winner of 20 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Awards
AACSB-accredited Top 5% Business Schools Nationally
$100M
in Scholarships and grants Awarded Annually
245+ Academic Programs Students from 48 states and 68 Countries World-Class Faculty
A CAMPUS OF DISTINCTION
FIRST-YEAR CHECKLIST SECURE YOUR SPACE Visit: SharkNation.liu.edu 1. Click “Activate MYLIU” 2. Submit your deposit
FOR AP:
COMPLETE AND SUBMIT A HOUSING APPLICATION 1. C lick my.liu.edu under “Housing Application Due” 2. Select University Housing
APPLY FOR LIU SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID Contact Admissions to discuss awards and potential external scholarship options. Phone: 516.299.2900 Email: post-enroll@liu.edu Visit SharkNation.liu.edu and select “financial aid application” under “FAFSA Deadline.” LIU School Code: 002751 If you are a New York resident, you may be eligible for grant money through TAP. For more information, visit: www.hesc.ny.gov TAP Code: 0403
Visit: my.liu.edu 1. Log in 2. Select “student center” 3. Scroll down to “finances” 4. Select “accept awards”
COMPLETE FERPA FORMS (OPTIONAL) If you choose, FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) gives parents access to student records.
Call CollegeBoard (888.225.5427) or visit collegeboard.com.
Visit: liu.edu/post/ferpa
LIU School Code: 2070
Notarized forms must be returned to the Enrollment Services Office.
Official score reports must be sent directly from CollegeBoard to the University electronically in order for you to receive credit.
Visit: SharkNation.liu.edu
ACCEPT YOUR FINANCIAL AID
SUBMIT ALL OF YOUR AP OR IB CREDITS IF APPLICABLE
FOR INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE: Contact the IB Organization to request that an official transcript be sent directly to LIU Post. You may be eligible for course credit; if so, the courses and credits awarded will be accessible to you via MYLIU.
REVIEW THE STUDENT HANDBOOK Visit: liu.edu/post/campuslife Download the handbook under “Student Activities”.
SIGN UP FOR NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
Visit: ibo.org/contact-the-ib/
Visit: liu.edu/post/orientation
COMPLETE REQUIRED HEALTH FORMS
REGISTER FOR CLASSES
All students MUST complete and submit an immunization and health form prior to attending. Visit SharkNation.liu.edu and select “immunization and health form.” Students may submit their completed forms to: Center for Healthy Living LIU Post 720 Northern Blvd. Brookville, NY 11548 Fax: 516.299.4113 Email: post-healthyliving@liu.edu
Visit: my.liu.edu Registration opens February, 2022.
SUBMIT YOUR FINAL HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT You must submit a FINAL official high school transcript with proof of graduation to: Office of Admissions LIU Post 720 Northern Blvd. Brookville, NY 11548
Long Island University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
DEFINE YOUR FUTURE
OUR PROMISE TO YOU LIU Promise is our commitment to ensuring you have the right tools, guidance, and support to achieve your goals. You will be assigned an LIU Promise Success Coach who will be there to guide you through all things related to LIU. Your coach will be your main point of contact for everything from academic, career, and financial success to getting involved and living on campus. It our promise to give you the tools you need to create a successful future. CUSTOMIZED
Your Success Coach will help develop a 4-year plan using benchmarks to keep you on track to pursue your goals. Connecting you with organizations and resources on campus to expand your resume and ensure your success.
INTEGRATED
LIU Promise serves as your main point of contact throughout your time at LIU. Your Success Coach will work with you to get you the answers you need. Whether you need help with academics or living on campus LIU Promise is here to assist.
PERSONALIZED
Success Coaches work closely with you to navigate every aspect of college life. They will help prepare you to succeed during your time at LIU and set you up for success after graduation.
FIRST
SECOND
THIRD
FOURTH
PERSONAL
BECOME AN
BECOME A
FULFILL THE
DEVELOPMENT
ENGAGED CITIZEN
GLOBAL CITIZEN
PROMISE AND BEYOND
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RESIDENCE LIFE
4 STEPS
TO LIVING ON CAMPUS 1. Sign up at SharkNation.liu.edu
Click my.liu.edu under “Housing Application Due,” then select University Housing.
2. Join Our First-Year Living Community
Our first-year 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.
3. Choose Your Roommate
Pick a roommate by taking advantage of RoomSync, a social media tool.
4. Campus Dining
LIU Post offers meal plan options for residential and commuter students and a wide array of dining selections across campus.
SHARK DINING OPTIONS • Bamboo • Bleecker Street • End Zone • Hillwood Commons Café • Smoothie Bar • Starbucks • Subway • Winnick Dining Hall • Winnick Market
FREE SHARK SHUTTLE LIU Post is home to the Shark Shuttle. This shuttle service runs throughout the academic year as a free service to students. The Shark Shuttle takes students to the Hicksville Train Station, Broadway Mall, and even just around campus! Students, who wish to take advantage of this free service, must present their ID card to the driver. The Shark Shuttle is easy, convenient, and puts New York City and the Long Island area at your fingertips! To view the Shark Shuttle schedule, visit liu.edu/Post/SharkShuttle.
PRATT RECREATION CENTER • Aerobics • Badminton • Basketball • Boot camp • Cardio room • Circuit training • Elevated track • Flag football • Free personal training • Lifeguard training • Ping pong • Racquetball • Soccer • Spin • Swimming • Tennis • Volleyball • Walleyball • Weight room • Yoga • Zumba
CAMPUS LIFE
LIVE. STUDY. PLAY. Live the Greek Life
36 NCAA Division I Athletic Teams
Alpha Epsilon Phi Alpha Xi Delta Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority Inc. Delta Zeta Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity Inc. Kappa Kappa Gamma Phi Delta Theta Phi Sigma Kappa Sigma Alpha Epsilon Sigma Delta Tau Tau Kappa Epsilon Theta Chi
WOMEN’S
MEN’S
Basketball Bowling Cross Country Equestrian Fencing Field Hockey Golf Gymnastics Ice Hockey Lacrosse Rowing Rugby Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Indoor Track & Field Outdoor Track & Field Volleyball Water Polo
E-Sports Baseball Basketball SPIRIT Cross Country Cheerleading Football Dance Golf Marching Band Ice Hockey Lacrosse Rowing Soccer Swimming & Diving Tennis Indoor Track & Field Outdoor Track & Field Volleyball Wrestling
ACADEMICS
CULTURE
70 CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS to choose from, or start your own!
CO-ED
FINS UP!
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