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International Undergraduate and Transfer Applicants

APPLICATION PROCESS and PROGRAM DEADLINES

While most programs do not have a specific application deadlines the sooner a student submits a completed application for review the earlier the student could receive a final admission decision. Students applying to the Brooklyn Campus of Long Island University are encouraged to submit their completed application no later than April 15th for the fall term and December 1st for the spring term to ensure that an admission decision can be completed in a timely manner to enroll. (International students are strongly encouraged to submit their application for review no later than May 1 for the fall term and November 1 for the spring term.)

While the University recommends deadlines for submitting an application for admission, Long Island University Brooklyn Campus does honor a rolling admission process.

Please note the academic programs that DO require a complete application by a deadline date:

Program Deadline for fall 2012 entry
Doctor of Pharmacy (professional phase) January 5, 2012
Occupational Therapy (professional phase) February 1, 2012
Speech Language Pathology (B.S./M.S.) March 30, 2012

COMPLETE APPLICATIONS

Application evaluation is based on several criteria including program space availability. Students are encouraged to submit completed (see "complete application guidelines" below) applications as early as possible for the preferred term of entry so as to be given full consideration for admission.

Freshmen Applicants:

  • LIU-Brooklyn application form (paper or on-line) or The Common Application (paper or on-line), including the Brooklyn Campus supplement, with a non-refundable application fee of $40.00 USD; students may request a fee waiver from the College Board or National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC).
  • Official transcripts from your high school showing the most recent, completed coursework; or official copy of GED score report. Current high school seniors are encouraged to submit senior year grades and, in some cases, first-quarter or mid-year grades will be required for review. Applicants who have graduated from high school should provide an official, final transcript that shows proof of high school graduation.
  • Official copy of TOEFL, IELTs or iBT if English is not the student's native language; students may also provide evidence of English proficiency with a minimum of 420 or higher on the SAT Critical Reading section.
  • One letter of recommendation from instructor, guidance counselor, adviser or supervisor is required. (Additional requirements related to letters of recommendations may apply; see specific program guidelines below.)
  • 250 word minimum personal statement

Transfer Applicants:

  • LIU-Brooklyn application form (paper or on-line) or The Common Application (paper or on-line), including the Brooklyn Campus supplement, with a non-refundable application fee of $40.00 USD.
  • Official transcripts from each college or university attended (additional course descriptions may be required for admissions or credit evaluation
  • Transfer students with fewer than 24 college credits must submit an official high school transcript showing proof of graduation or official copy of GED score report.
  • Official copy of TOEFL, IELTs or iBT if English is not the student's native language; students may also provide evidence of English proficiency with a minimum of 420 or higher on the SAT Critical Reading section.
  • One letter of recommendation from instructor, transfer advisor, or supervisor is required. (*Additional requirements related to letters of recommendations may apply; see specific program guidelines below.)
  • 250 word minimum personal statement

International Applicants:
International applicants (either freshmen or transfer) must follow the above criteria and the following additional requirements:

  • Students must submit official transcripts in original language with English translation/evaluation (if applicable) from an approved evaluator. Transfer students are required to submit a course-by-course evaluation of courses taken at the postsecondary level outside the United States.
  • Official copy of TOEFL, IELTs or iBT if English is not the student's native language; students may also provide evidence of English proficiency with a minimum of 420 or higher on the SAT Critical Reading section.
  • All applicants seeking an F-1 student visa are required to submit an affadavit of financial support equaling one year of tuition, room and board. Visit the Student Financial Services section of the Website to determine the amount required for financial support.
  • Pharmacy (professional phase) applicants: Students must apply through the pharmcas.org website AND submit a supplemental application directly to the Office of Admission by the listed deadline date. Candidacy for the program may be affected by missing deadline dates and/or failing to comply with the application procedures.
  • Occupational Therapy (professional phase) applicants: Students must apply through the otcas.org website AND submit a supplemental application directly to the Office of Admissions by the listed deadline date. Candidacy for the program may be affected by missing deadline dates and/or failing to comply with the application procedures.

Letters of Recommendation and Interview requirements

In general, admission interviews are not required. However, the programs listed above include an interview in their departmental review process. If the department requires an interview, your final admission decision will be pending until your interview is completed.

Program # of Letters Interview Required
Occupational Therapy (professional phase) 3 letters YES
Speech Language Pathology (professional phase) 3 letters YES
Pharmacy (professional phase) 2 letters YES

Auditions and Portfolio Requirements

Students applying to the B.S or the B.F.A. in Dance are required to audition for admission to the programs. For more information about the programs, audition process and audition dates visit the departmental website at www.liu.edu/dance.

Students applying to the B.F.A. in Studio Art or the B.F.A. in Computer Art are required to submit a portfolio of work for admission to the programs. For more information about the programs and the portfolio review process please visit www.liu.edu/brooklyn/art or www.liu.edu/brooklyn/mediaarts.

Students applying to the Music program are not required to audition prior to admission but will be required to audition prior to enrollment. Please visit www.liu.edu/brooklyn/music.

SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS AND SUPPORTING CREDENTIALS

Students applying using a paper application are required to send the application, along with the $40.00 application fee (check or money order) to:

Long Island University
Brooklyn Campus
Office of Admissions
1 University Plaza
Brooklyn, New York 11201
USA

Students applying using the on-line application are required to send the $40.00 application fee (check or money order) to the address listed above. Students should send all supporting credentials to the Office of Admissions at the above address.