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INFORMATION FOR TRADITIONAL & NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS This Guide is full of: Planning Information for College-Bound High School Students, Graduate Students & Adults Includes College Profiles, Financial Information, New Programs Available, etc.
Schools Featured In this Issue... SUNY Buffalo State • D’Youville College • Daemen College Erie Community College • SUNY Fredonia • Hilbert College Niagara University • University at Buffalo A Special Information Supplement to: Akron Bugle • Alden Advertiser • Amherst Bee • Arcade Herald • Cheektowaga Bee • Clarence Bee • East Aurora Advertiser East Aurora Bee • Elma Review • Grand Island Dispatch • Hamburg Sun • Ken-Ton Bee • Lancaster-Depew Bee • Orchard Park Bee Springville Journal • West Seneca Bee • Warsaw’s Country Courier
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Fredonia: You’re Ready for the Challenge With roughly 5,000 students on a beautiful, 250-acre residential campus, students consistently say that Fredonia offers the perfect mix of size and program variety. With affordable tuition and housing, Fredonia challenges you and is committed to developing your character as you prepare for a rewarding career. Fredonia offers you a classic, complete collegiate experience — a “destination college” in a creative, diverse, welcoming and safe environment. You become uniquely connected to classmates, professors and the community, with an abundance of extracurricular options within more than 170 clubs and organizations to keep your evenings and weekends as stimulating as your daily studies. Fredonia professors are passionate about teaching. Whether they’re in the classroom, on the stage, or in the field, the faculty help you succeed. Many have been recognized for innovation and excellence on a state, national and even global level. They are also involved in research and creative activities, and you’ll find they’re eager to have you collaborate.
Academic excellence relies on diversity – of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas – and at Fredonia, you join a multicultural campus that lets you meet, learn from, and live with people from many backgrounds. Your classes challenge you to think globally, and you can study abroad in over 70 countries, learning first-hand about international issues. Fredonia is also always improving, as seen by its new, state-of-the-art, Science Center and the 200-room residential Townhouse Village, both of which opened last fall. The campus recently renovated its student union and opened a new fitness center as well. Currently, it’s completing a 40,000-square-foot expansion of its performing arts center. Most of all, Fredonia is committed to helping you reach your goal: graduation. From caring and knowledgeable advisors to its “Fredonia in Four” four-year guarantee program, we stand ready to make sure you can meet your goals — and manage your finances. Fredonia is consistently ranked among the nation’s best values in higher education, and more than $3.5 million in scholarships were awarded in 2014-15.
Be sure to check with local organizations for possible scholarship programs.
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AT A GLANCE... State University of New York at Fredonia Office of Admissions
Fenner House Fredonia, NY 14063 Phone: (716) 673-3251 Fax: (716) 673-3249 Email: admissions@fredonia.edu Website: www.fredonia.edu/admissions Degrees Offered: B.; M. Enrollment UG Total: 4,610 Enrollment GRAD Total: 256 Tuition (school year): Approx. $6,470 (in-state, undergrad) Fees (school year): $1,604 Room: $7,600 (standard double) Board: $4,900 Application Deadlines (freshmen): May 1 (Feb. 1 to be considered for scholarships)
COLLEGE TIP: Be Open to New Experiences!
College is a place where you will meet and interact with many new people from all walks of life—and form lifelong friendships. It might surprise you who you develop strong connections with. Be willing to get to know all types of people.
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Deamen College Offers Cutting Edge Programs at an Affordable Price Daemen College prepares students to achieve their personal best, pursue meaningful careers, and embrace the joy of life-long learning. We offer over 50 majors including cutting edge programs like Animation and Global and Local Sustainability. Our Health Science programs are recognized nationally, and our arts and sciences and professional programs prepare students for careers in business, education, art and the nonprofit field. And a Daemen education is affordable—over 94% of undergraduate students receive some type of financial aid and scholarships. We encourage open inquiry and debate; foster a student-centered atmosphere with 13 to 1 studentto-instructor ratio; and emphasize writing and speaking skills for effective communication. Daemen College was ranked 49th for return on investment (ROI) among all New York State colleges in PayScale’s 2015 ROI Report. Daemen puts great value on the wellbeing of communities— local or global in scope—our students perform over 27,000 hours of community service. Daemen was named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll - the highest federal recognition an institution can receive
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- for our commitment to community, service learning and civic engagement. In Daemen’s new +PLUS Pathways students take six to ten courses which are fully integrated into their individual curriculum. These Core and free electives are interdisciplinary and are designed to prepare students to apply their critical thinking, along with written and spoken communication skills to their future professional goals. By concentrating their Core Electives in a +PLUS cluster students are able to recognize the links between the humanities, natural and social sciences, fine and performing arts and their personal and professional goals. Learn more about Daemen College. Visit during the week for an interview with an admissions counselor and campus tour or come to Open House on Saturday, October 24 from 8:30 am-1:30 pm. To register or for more information call 839-8225 or go to daemen.edu/admissions.
AT A GLANCE... Daemen College 4380 Main Street Amherst, NY 14226 Phone: (716) 839-8225 Fax: (716) 839-8229 Email: admissions@daemen.edu Website: www.daemen.edu Degrees Offered: B.; M.; D. Enrollment (UG) Total: Approx. 2,000 Enrollment (GRAD) Total: Approx. 1,000 Tuition & Fees (2015-2016): $25,995 Room & Board: $11,650 Application Deadlines (freshmen): Rolling
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Hilbert Introduces New Cybersecurity Program; Remains Focused on Student Success – 94.5% Placement Rate Hilbert College announced that they will offer a Bachelor of Science degree program in Cybersecurity, in conjunction with St. Bonaventure University, beginning in the fall of 2016.
AT A GLANCE... Hilbert College 5200 South Park Avenue Hamburg, NY 14075 Phone: 1-800-649-8003 (716) 649-7900 Fax: (716) 649-1152 Email: admissions@hilbert.edu Website: www.hilbert.edu Degrees Offered: A. Arts, A. Applied Science, B. Arts, B. Science, M. Public Administration, M. of Science Enrollment (UG) Total: 960 Enrollment (GRAD) Total: 52
Why Study Cybersecurity at Hilbert? -- Hands-On: Students gain practical, hands-on experience with the latest hardware and systems. -- Flexibility: Courses shared between St. Bonaventure and Hilbert College will be offered via Lifesize conferencing technology, whereby students on one campus will use this distance-learning technology to attend a course as it is being taught on the other campus. There is no need to travel between schools. -- Innovative Curriculum: The Hilbert College/ St. Bonaventure Cybersecurity degree is the only regional program utilizing video conferencing technology of its kind. -- Industry Standard: Cybersecurity students gain the knowledge required to pass industry recognized cybersecurity certifications such as the ComptTIA Network+, ComptTIA Security+ and Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) examinations.
Tuition & Fees UG (school year): Approx. $20,650
Room: $4,250 Board: $3,990 Application Deadline (freshmen): Rolling Photo courtesy of hilbert.edu
The two institutions will share faculty resources to offer the programs, taking advantage of Hilbert’s strength in its Department of Computer Security and Information Assurance and St. Bonaventure’s expertise in its Department of Computer Science. Space for this new program is extremely limited -- for more information contact the Hilbert College Office of Admissions at (716) 649-7900 or online at www.hilbert.edu/cybersecurity.
Hilbert College remains focused on student success, not only in the classroom, but also after graduation. Through Hilbert’s career preparation and job search services in the Career Development office, Hilbert Class of 2014 graduates boasted a 94.5% place-
ment rate! Many of the graduates were not only employed, but found employment related to their major. Learn more about our students’ success after graduation at www.hilbert.edu/StudentSuccess.
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Work On D’Youville’s New $20 Million School of Arts, Sciences and Education Building is Complete and Opening This Fall Located on Niagara Street, a major City of Buffalo street leading direct] y to downtown and within walking distance of the main campus, it will house the core facilities and faculty/ staff in the departments of Math and Natural Sciences, Education, Liberal Arts, and Business/Management Science Departments. The four story building has more than 84,000 square feet, 13 new laboratory spaces for chemistry, biology, anatomy, physics, health professions, music and fine arts, biochemistry, genetics and nine “smart” classrooms. There will also be state-of-the-art seminar/presentations rooms, a new campus data center and a cafe. “This new construction is part of the renaissance of Buffalo and complements the extensive building and renovation of classic structures going on in Buffalo and the city waterfront currently,” said D. John Bray, director of public relations at D’Youville.
State and was chartered in 1908. It became coeducational in 1971 and today enrolls approximately 3000 students including more than 500 veterans and military dependents. D’Youville is considered a leader in health care and teacher education.
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Over the past decade the college has invested close to $100 million in capital projects on their city campus on Buffalo’s historic West Side. It is a ma-
jor part of the local economy and considered an anchor of the community. The college was founded as the first college for women in western New York
D’Youville College 320 Porter Avenue Buffalo, NY 14201 Phone: (716) 829-7600 Fax: (716) 829-7900 Email: admissions@dyc.edu Website: www.dyc.edu Degrees Offered: B.; M.; D.; P. Enrollment (UG) Totals: 1,900 Enrollment (Grad) Totals: 1,100
Tuition & Fees (school year 2015-2016): Approx. $23,900
Room & Board: $9,140-$11,800 Application Deadlines (freshmen): Rolling
COLLEGE TIP: Learn to Manage your Time!
Poor time management will be your worst enemy in college. Start off on the right foot by getting a handle on your schedule, buying a planner, and USING that planner. Don’t over commit yourself to too many things, but remember that the key to juggling a full course load, social life, and job (if applicable) is being structured and efficient with your time. So, get organized when school begins, and don’t let yourself fall into bad habits, such as piling up papers and never keeping track of upcoming important dates.
Parents Can Simplify Students’ Transition To College Life College is the first taste of true independence many young students experience. Whereas mom and dad were always around to make sure kids were out the door on time and homework was done, that safety blanket is no longer there once kids move into their dorm rooms. The transition to college life can be exciting. But while students typically welcome that transition with open arms, parents often worry about how their children will handle their suddenly more independent life. Parents who want to help their kids make as smooth a transition to college life as possible can take steps during their children’s senior year of high school to help them adjust to their new surroundings and responsibilities more easily. • Let kids fly solo on school day mornings. New college students have to make many adjustments upon moving into their dorms, and getting themselves out of bed each morning and off to class on time is one such change. Parents worried that their students will sleep in when mom and dad isn’t around to remind them to wake up can start letting kids fly solo on school day mornings during their final year of high school. Let kids set their alarms, prepare their own breakfasts and get out the door on time all on their own. By the time their freshman year of college arrives, kids will know how to handle their mornings by
themselves. • Teach kids how to develop budgets. Another problem many first-year college students encounter is an inability to effectively manage their money. Whether you plan to give kids an allowance while they are in school or intend for them to work part-time for their spending money, use senior year of high school as an opportunity to show kids how to budget their money. If they don’t have accounts already, open bank accounts in your youngster’s name, and insist that he or she start paying for his or her expenses via these accounts. Resist the urge to give high school kids gas money or money for shopping trips if they have already spent their allowances so they can learn how to effectively manage money between paydays. In addition, teach kids about the right and wrong ways to use credit cards, including the importance of paying balances in full and on time. • Let kids handle more standard responsibilities. Adults tend to take more mundane responsibilities like making doctor’s appointments or grocery shopping for granted. But kids likely have no idea how to handle such tasks. Parents can encourage their high school seniors to make their own medical appointments. In addition, take kids along on grocery shopping trips, explaining how to find sale items and which foods to buy Continued on Page 6
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Buffalo State College Has Superb Academic Programs, Affordable Tuition Each year, more than 10,500 students choose Buffalo State College for its superb academic programs, applied learning opportunities, affordable tuition, and metropolitan location. Our students choose Buffalo State to pursue engagement, excellence, and social responsibility. Here are just a few of the amazing qualities you’ll find as a student at Buffalo State:
Broad Array of High-Quality Academic Programs As the largest comprehensive “university college” in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, Buffalo State offers more than 165 undergraduate programs with 11 honors options, 18 post-baccalaureate teacher certification programs, and more than 65 opportunities for graduate study. At the same time, the college is recognized for its excellence in classroom teaching and scholarship and is known for its small class sizes—nearly 90 percent of all classes have fewer than 40 students. Buffalo State offers the perfect academic blend: small college learning environments coupled with large university opportunities.
Diverse and Creative Environment Buffalo State is among the most diverse colleges in the SUNY system, a characteristic that’s reflected in the myriad of
people, ideas, experiences, and program offerings found here. This diverse and creative environment fosters student growth and success.
Hands-on Learning Opportunities Buffalo State takes advantage of its location in the second-largest city in New York State by offering extensive undergraduate research opportunities, internships, service-learning programs, and career development services that benefit students and the community. As a result, job possibilities for graduates are strong and varied.
A Smart Educational Investment Buffalo State is one of the most affordable universities—public or private—in New York and beyond and we offer financial aid to approximately 85 percent of our undergraduates, with an average award package of more than $10,000. Our graduates join a career network of more than 100,000 Buffalo State alumni (and more than 2.4 million SUNY alumni) living around the globe. A SUNY diploma has instant credibility wherever you go.
In the Heart of Buffalo’s Elmwood Village The campus is located on a 125-acre parcel in Buffalo’s museum district, ad-
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jacent to the Albright-Knox Art Gallery and Delaware Park. The Elmwood Village neighborhood is lined with a vibrant mix of trendy cafés, restaurants, shops, and Victorian-style housing. On campus, the Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall, Burchfield Penney Art Center, Warren Enters Theatre, Czurles-Nelson Gallery, and Bacon Student Art Gallery place the arts and creativity right at students’ fingertips.
COLLEGE TIP: Teach Yourself Life Skills You'll Need!
On your own for the first time? If you’ve never been a morning person, now is the time to practice getting up early. If you’re bad at budgeting, laundry, or cooking, don’t wait to learn. Don’t let life’s to-dos sneak up on you and cause you stress.
Parents Can Simplify Students’ Transition To College Life Continued from Page 5
and which to avoid. Nutrition is not always foremost on the minds of college freshmen, but those who understand the importance of healthy diets are more likely to buy nutritious meals than junk food. • Emphasize time management. Today’s high schoolers are busier than ever before, so many may already be prepared for the juggling act that is college life.
But college students have more free time than their high school counterparts, so parents can emphasize the importance of managing that free time wisely as opposed to spending it lounging on the couch or napping. The transition from high school to college can be both exciting and difficult. But parents can get a head start on that transition by encouraging their youngsters to be more independent during their final year of high school.
AT A GLANCE... Buffalo State College 1300 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, NY 14222 Phone: (716) 878-4017 Fax: (716) 878-6100 Email: admissions@buffalostate.edu Website: www.buffalostate.edu Degrees Offered: B.; M. Enrollment (UG) Total: 9,316 Enrollment (GRAD) Total: 1,176 Tuition (school year): $6,470 (in-state); $16,320 (out-of-state) Fees: $1,199 Room & Board: $12,472 (variable costs) Application Deadlines (freshmen): Rolling
Engagement. Excellence. At Buffalo State College. Buffalo State delivers engaging, distinctive academic programs taught by caring professors. Our campus is infused with diversity, creativity, and hands-on learning opportunities for hardworking students who seek a personalized and affordable SUNY education, placing you on a positive career path. All of this happens in the heart of Buffalo’s vibrant Elmwood Village. When you choose Buffalo State, you join a community of engagement, excellence, and social responsibility. Make your decision and come to Buffalo State!
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At University at Buffalo the Classroom is Only the Beginning At the University at Buffalo, you’ll join a close-knit intellectual community where highly talented undergraduates work closely with exceptional faculty. Their exploration and discovery leads to positive change in our community, across the country and around the world.
Here are just a few reasons why UB is right for you: • A member of the American Association of Universities, UB is one of the nation’s flagship public research institutions and has the broadest range of degree programs in New York and New England.
Creative Activities (CURCA), UB students engage in handson creativity, collaboration and research with professors who are world leaders in their fields. • Our 21st-century UB Curriculum goes far beyond other general education programs to enrich and extend your college education with a distinctive faculty-led seminar, specialized course sequences that integrate with your major and more.
• With great internship opportunities and the help of an extensive Career Services office, UB graduates have excellent job prospects and graduate school placement.• UB students regularly win such prestigious awards as Fulbright, Udall and Goldwater scholarships.• Our Finish in 4 program helps qualified students complete their degree in four years so they can move efficiently into the job market or graduate education.
• Scholarly communities like the University Honors College and the Academies provide collaborative learning opportunities that transport discovery well beyond classroom walls.
• Through resources like the Center for Undergraduate Research and
• More than $12 million in scholarships committed to incoming freshmen.
All this comes at an exceptional value. Visit admissions.buffalo.edu today to find out all you can do at UB.
ECC: Start Here. Transfer Anywhere. With college costs skyrocketing, isn’t it time to build toward your ultimate graduation destination in an affordable way? Erie Community College (ECC) offers more than 100 career-focused certificate and degree programs in the areas of Business and Public Service, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, and Engineering and Technologies, designed to not only advance students forward without drowning them in debt, but allows them to build toward a four-year degree in a sensible way. Consider the following: According to recent findings by the U.S. Department of Education’s College Affordability and Transparency Center, ECC’s average net price for full-time students is the lowest in New York State. Students can enter ECC, earn a two-degree in a variety of high-demand fields, or simply feel their way through their first college courses (at $192 per credit)
before deciding on an educational direction. Once ready, they can transfer their earned credits to one of many local colleges or universities like University at Buffalo, St. Bonaventure and Syracuse University, and enjoy their significant tuition savings en route to a four-year degree. How much can a student save by attending ECC before transferring elsewhere? Based on information from 2014-15 College Board’s Trends in College Pricing, annual tuition and fees at a public four-year college costs an average of $9,139; tuition at a private fouryear runs an average of $31,231. Compare these numbers with time spent at ECC—taking the same classes offered at a traditional four-year—and you’ll see why our programs provide students with a great start toward a limitless future.
AT A GLANCE... Erie Community College
University at Buffalo
121 Ellicott St., Buffalo (City) 6205 Main St., Williamsville (North) 4041 SW Blvd., Orchard Park (South) Phone: (716) 851-1ECC Fax: (716) 851-1129 Email: info@ecc.edu Website: www.ecc.edu Degrees: A, B, P Enrollment: 8,009 FT; 4,920 PT Tuition and Fees: $5,159 (FT avg.); $192 per credit
12 Capen Hall Buffalo, NY 14260 Phone: 1-888-UB-ADMIT 716-645-6900 Email: ub-admissions@buffalo.edu Website: www.admissions.buffalo.edu Degrees Offered: B.; M.; D.; P. Enrollment (UG) Totals: 19,829 Enrollment (GRAD) Totals: 10,115 Tuition & Fees (school year): Approx. $9,381(in-state) Room & Board: $12,761 Application Deadlines (freshman): Early Action Nov. 15; Dec. 15 for scholarship consideration; Feb. 1 for regular decision
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A Niagara University Education is Excellent, Affordable & Transformative Founded in 1856, Niagara University is a comprehensive institution, blending the best of a liberal arts and professional education, grounded in a values-based, Catholic tradition. Its colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, and Hospitality and Tourism Management offer programs at the baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral level. With more than 80 majors, nearly 60 minors, six preprofessional options, and 4+1 combined master’s programs, NU students are immersed in meaningful real-world learning opportunities from the moment they step foot on campus. All four of the university’s academic colleges have received the highest rankings from the top accreditation boards in their fields. As the first Vincentian university established in the United States, Niagara prepares students for personal and professional success while emphasizing service to the community in honor of St. Vincent de Paul. Whether it’s preparing income taxes for the elderly, tutoring urban elementary school students or conducting breast cancer research with professors, Niagara students strive to assist those less fortunate. Those types of real-world learning opportunities help Niagara alumni translate their practical education into top jobs within their career fields. According to a recent survey, 95 percent of NU graduates reported being employed within one year of graduation.
Graduate students at Niagara are also prepared via outstanding academic programs that accentuate one-onone learning with highly credentialed faculty. The NU approach to learning prepares individuals to excel in their career and to be change leaders in their chosen field. Niagara’s beautiful 160-acre campus, adjacent to the international border between the United States and Canada, overlooks the Niagara River Gorge, just four miles north of the world-famous waterfall. Niagara also continues to strengthen the financial aid packages that it offers to students, doing all that it can to help students attain a world-class education. To learn more about Niagara University, please call 1.800.462.2111, email admissions@niagara.edu or visit www.niagara.edu.
AT A GLANCE... Niagara University Office of Admissions
Gacioch Family Alumni and Admissions Center Niagara University, NY 14109-2011 Phone: 1-800-462-2111 or (716) 286-8700 Fax: (716) 286-8710 Email: admissions@niagara.edu Website: www.niagara.edu Degrees Offered: A., B., M., D. Enrollment (UG) Total: 3,200 Enrollment (GRAD) Total: 825 Tuition (2015-2016): $28,500 Fees (2015-2016): $1,400 Room & Board (2015-2016): $12,300 Application Deadlines (freshmen): Rolling
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COLLEGE TIP: Brace Yourself for Many New Things
Whether you’re going to the hometown college or heading across the country, college is a time of change. If you’re leaving home for the first time, it is especially different, with your parents not around to take care of things for you and give you advice, and no set of house rules to follow. But no matter who you are, college is a major life transition. You’re leaving the familiar and broaching the unfamiliar. You’re being exposed to many different types of people and ways of thinking, which changes how you view the world and yourself.