College Decisions Guide - Fall'15 Issue

September 2015 College Decisions Page 1

This Guide is full of:Planning Information for

College-Bound High School Students, Graduate Students & Adults

Includes College Profi les, Financial Information,

New Programs Available, etc.

A Special Information Supplement to:

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Springville Journal • West Seneca Bee • Warsaw’s Country Courier

Volume 19 No. 2 September 2015Fall 2015INFORMATION FOR

TRADITIONAL & NON-TRADITIONAL

STUDENTS

SUNY Buffalo State • D’Youville College • Daemen CollegeErie Community College • SUNY Fredonia • Hilbert College

Niagara University • University at Buffalo

Schools Featured In this Issue...

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AT A GLANCE...

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Fredonia: You’re Ready for the ChallengeWith roughly 5,000 students on a

beautiful, 250-acre residential campus, students consistently say that Fredonia o� ers the perfect mix of size and pro-gram variety. With a� ordable tuition and housing, Fredonia challenges you and is committed to developing your character as you prepare for a reward-ing career.

Fredonia o� ers you a classic, com-plete collegiate experience — a “des-tination college” in a creative, diverse, welcoming and safe environment. You become uniquely connected to class-mates, professors and the community, with an abundance of extracurricular options within more than 170 clubs and organizations to keep your eve-nings and weekends as stimulating as your daily studies.

Fredonia professors are passion-ate about teaching. Whether they’re in the classroom, on the stage, or in the � eld, the faculty help you succeed. Many have been recognized for inno-vation and excellence on a state, na-tional and even global level. � ey are also involved in research and creative activities, and you’ll � nd they’re eager to have you collaborate.

Academic excellence relies on diver-sity – 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 coun-tries, learning � rst-hand about inter-national issues.

Fredonia is also always improving, as seen by its new, state-of-the-art, Sci-ence Center and the 200-room residen-tial Townhouse Village, both of which opened last fall. � e campus recently renovated its student union and opened a new � tness center as well. Currently, it’s completing a 40,000-square-foot expansion of its performing arts cen-ter.

Most of all, Fredonia is committed to helping you reach your goal: gradu-ation. From caring and knowledge-able advisors to its “Fredonia in Four” four-year guarantee program, we stand ready to make sure you can meet your goals — and manage your � nances. Fredonia is consistently ranked among the nation’s best values in higher edu-cation, and more than $3.5 million in scholarships were awarded in 2014-15.

State University of New York at FredoniaOffi ce of AdmissionsFenner HouseFredonia, NY 14063Phone: (716) 673-3251Fax: (716) 673-3249Email: [email protected]: www.fredonia.edu/admissionsDegrees Offered: B.; M.Enrollment UG Total: 4,610Enrollment GRAD Total: 256Tuition (school year): Approx. $6,470 (in-state, undergrad)Fees (school year): $1,604Room: $7,600 (standard double)Board: $4,900Application Deadlines (freshmen): May 1 (Feb. 1 to be considered for scholarships)

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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.


Deamen College Offers Cutting Edge Programs at an Affordable Price

COLLEGE TIP!Most freshmen over-pack

for their dorm room.

Key to ‘At A Glance’ InformationDegrees:A = AssociateB = BachelorM = MastersD = DoctoralP = ProfessionalC = Certifi cate

Enrollment:UG - UndergraduateG - Graduate

Remember, this is a brief listing of the many degrees sometimes offered by the school. More detailed information and degree listings can be found online or by contacting the Admissions Offi ce at the supplied contact information.

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AT A GLANCE...

Daemen College prepares students to achieve their personal best, pursue meaningful careers, and embrace the joy of life-long learning. We o� er 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 nonpro� t � eld. And a Daemen education is a� ordable—over 94% of undergraduate students receive some type of � nancial aid and scholarships.

We encourage open inquiry and debate; foster a student-centered atmosphere with 13 to 1 student-to-instructor ratio; and emphasize writing and speaking skills for e� ective 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 well-being 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

Daemen College4380 Main StreetAmherst, NY 14226Phone: (716) 839-8225 Fax: (716) 839-8229Email: [email protected]: www.daemen.eduDegrees Offered: B.; M.; D.Enrollment (UG) Total: Approx. 2,000Enrollment (GRAD) Total: Approx. 1,000Tuition & Fees (2015-2016): $25,995Room & Board: $11,650Application Deadlines (freshmen): Rolling

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In Daemen’s new +PLUS Pathways students take six to ten courses which are fully integrated into their individual curriculum. � ese 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, � ne 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...

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Hilbert College5200 South Park AvenueHamburg, NY 14075Phone: 1-800-649-8003 (716) 649-7900Fax: (716) 649-1152Email: [email protected]: www.hilbert.eduDegrees Offered: A. Arts, A. Applied Science, B. Arts, B. Science, M. Public Administration, M. of ScienceEnrollment (UG) Total: 960Enrollment (GRAD) Total: 52Tuition & Fees UG (school year): Approx. $20,650Room: $4,250Board: $3,990Application Deadline (freshmen): Rolling

Hilbert Introduces New Cybersecurity Program; Remains Focused on Student Success – 94.5% Placement RateHilbert College announced that they

will o� er a Bachelor of Science degree program in Cybersecurity, in conjunc-tion with St. Bonaventure University, beginning in the fall of 2016.

Why Study Cybersecurity at Hilbert?

-- Hands-On: Students gain practi-cal, hands-on experience with the lat-est hardware and systems.

-- Flexibility: Courses shared be-tween St. Bonaventure and Hilbert College will be o� ered via Lifesize conferencing technology, whereby stu-dents on one campus will use this dis-tance-learning technology to attend a course as it is being taught on the other campus. � ere is no need to travel be-tween schools.

-- Innovative Curriculum: � e Hil-bert College/ St. Bonaventure Cyber-security 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 cybersecu-rity certi� cations such as the Compt-TIA Network+, ComptTIA Security+ and Certi� ed Information System Se-curity Professional (CISSP) examina-tions.

� e two institutions will share fac-ulty resources to o� er the programs, taking advantage of Hilbert’s strength in its Department of Computer Secu-rity and Information Assurance and St. Bonaventure’s expertise in its Depart-ment of Computer Science.

Space for this new program is ex-tremely limited -- for more informa-tion contact the Hilbert College O� ce of Admissions at (716) 649-7900 or on-line at www.hilbert.edu/cybersecurity.

Hilbert College remains focused on student success, not only in the classroom, but also a� er graduation. � rough Hilbert’s career preparation and job search services in the Career Development o� ce, Hilbert Class of 2014 graduates boasted a 94.5% place-

ment rate! Many of the graduates were not only employed, but found employ-ment related to their major. Learn more about our students’ success a� er graduation at www.hilbert.edu/Stu-dentSuccess.


COLLEGE TIP: Learn to Manage your Time!Poor time management will be your worst enemy in college. Start o� 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 e� cient 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.

AT A GLANCE...

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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 Bu� alo street leading direct]y to downtown and within walking distance of the main campus, it will house the core facilities and faculty/sta� in the departments of Math and Natural Sciences, Education, Liberal Arts, and Business/Management Sci-ence Departments.

� e four story building has more than 84,000 square feet, 13 new labo-ratory spaces for chemistry, biology, anatomy, physics, health professions, music and � ne arts, biochemistry, ge-netics and nine “smart” classrooms.

� ere will also be state-of-the-art seminar/presentations rooms, a new campus data center and a cafe.

“� is new construction is part of the renaissance of Bu� alo and com-plements the extensive building and renovation of classic structures going on in Bu� alo and the city waterfront currently,” said D. John Bray, director of public relations at D’Youville.

Over the past decade the college has invested close to $100 million in capi-tal projects on their city campus on Bu� alo’s historic West Side. It is a ma-

D’Youville College320 Porter AvenueBuffalo, NY 14201Phone: (716) 829-7600Fax: (716) 829-7900Email: [email protected] Website: www.dyc.eduDegrees Offered: B.; M.; D.; P.Enrollment (UG) Totals: 1,900Enrollment (Grad) Totals: 1,100Tuition & Fees (school year 2015-2016): Approx. $23,900Room & Board: $9,140-$11,800Application Deadlines (freshmen): Rolling

Parents Can Simplify Students’ Transition To College Life

College is the � rst taste of true inde-pendence many young students experi-ence. Whereas mom and dad were al-ways 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.

� e transition to college life can be exciting. But while students typically welcome that transition with open arms, parents o� en worry about how their chil-dren will handle their suddenly more in-dependent 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 � y solo on school day morn-ings. New college students have to make many adjustments upon moving into their dorms, and getting themselves out of bed each morning and o� 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 � y solo on school day mornings dur-ing their � nal 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 fresh-man year of college arrives, kids will know how to handle their mornings by

themselves.• Teach kids how to develop budgets.

Another problem many � rst-year college students encounter is an inability to ef-fectively 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 mon-ey, 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 expens-es via these accounts. Resist the urge to give high school kids gas money or money for shopping trips if they have al-ready spent their allowances so they can learn how to e� ectively 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 re-sponsibilities. Adults tend to take more mundane responsibilities like making doctor’s appointments or grocery shop-ping 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 appoint-ments. In addition, take kids along on grocery shopping trips, explaining how to � nd sale items and which foods to buy

jor part of the local economy and con-sidered an anchor of the community.

� e college was founded as the � rst college for women in western New York

State and was chartered in 1908. It be-came 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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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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and which to avoid. Nutrition is not al-ways 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. To-day’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.

� e transition from high school to college can be both exciting and dif-� cult. But parents can get a head start on that transition by encouraging their youngsters to be more independent dur-ing their � nal year of high school.

Parents Can Simplify Students’ Transition To College Life

Buffalo State College Has Superb Academic Programs, Affordable TuitionEach year, more than 10,500 students

choose Bu� alo State College for its superb academic programs, applied learning op-portunities, a� ordable tuition, and met-ropolitan location. Our students choose Bu� alo State to pursue engagement, excel-lence, and social responsibility.

Here are just a few of the amazing quali-ties you’ll � nd as a student at Bu� alo State:

Broad Array of High-Quality Academic Programs

As the largest comprehensive “univer-sity college” in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, Bu� alo State o� ers more than 165 undergraduate programs with 11 honors options, 18 post-baccalau-reate teacher certi� cation programs, and more than 65 opportunities for gradu-ate 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. Bu� alo State o� ers the perfect academic blend: small college learning environ-ments coupled with large university op-portunities.

Diverse and Creative Environment

Bu� alo State is among the most diverse colleges in the SUNY system, a charac-teristic that’s re� ected in the myriad of

people, ideas, experiences, and program o� erings found here. � is diverse and cre-ative environment fosters student growth and success.

Hands-on Learning Opportunities

Bu� alo State takes advantage of its loca-tion in the second-largest city in New York State by o� ering extensive undergraduate research opportunities, internships, ser-vice-learning programs, and career devel-opment services that bene� t students and the community. As a result, job possibili-ties for graduates are strong and varied.

A Smart Educational Investment

Bu� alo State is one of the most a� ord-able universities—public or private—in New York and beyond and we o� er � nan-cial aid to approximately 85 percent of our undergraduates, with an average award package of more than $10,000. Our gradu-ates join a career network of more than 100,000 Bu� alo 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

� e campus is located on a 125-acre parcel in Bu� alo’s museum district, ad-

Buffalo State College1300 Elmwood Ave.Buffalo, NY 14222Phone: (716) 878-4017Fax: (716) 878-6100Email: [email protected] Website: www.buffalostate.eduDegrees Offered: B.; M.Enrollment (UG) Total: 9,316Enrollment (GRAD) Total: 1,176Tuition (school year): $6,470 (in-state); $16,320 (out-of-state)Fees: $1,199Room & Board: $12,472 (variable costs)Application Deadlines (freshmen): Rolling

jacent to the Albright-Knox Art Gallery and Delaware Park. � e 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, Burch� eld Penney Art Center, Warren En-ters � eatre, Czurles-Nelson Gallery, and Bacon Student Art Gallery place the arts and creativity right at students’ � ngertips.

AT A GLANCE...

COLLEGE TIP: Teach Yourself Life Skills You'll Need!On your own for the � rst 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.

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AT A GLANCE...

At University at Buffalo the Classroom is Only the Beginning

At the University at Bu� alo, you’ll join a close-knit intellectual community where highly talented undergraduates work closely with exceptional faculty. � eir 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 � agship public research institutions and has the broadest range of degree programs in New York and New England.

• With great internship opportunities and the help of an extensive Career Services o� ce, 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 quali� ed students complete their degree in four years so they can move e� ciently into the job market or graduate education.

• � rough resources like the Center for Undergraduate Research and

Creative Activities (CURCA), UB students engage in hands-on creativity, collaboration and research with professors who are world leaders in their � elds. • 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.

• Scholarly communities like the University Honors College and the Academies provide collaborative learning opportunities that transport discovery well beyond classroom walls.

• More than $12 million in scholarships committed to incoming freshmen.

University at Buffalo12 Capen HallBuffalo, NY 14260Phone: 1-888-UB-ADMIT 716-645-6900Email: [email protected]: www.admissions.buffalo.eduDegrees Offered: B.; M.; D.; P. Enrollment (UG) Totals: 19,829Enrollment (GRAD) Totals: 10,115Tuition & Fees (school year): Approx. $9,381(in-state)Room & Board: $12,761Application Deadlines (freshman): Early Action Nov. 15; Dec. 15 for scholarship consideration; Feb. 1 for regular decision

ECC: Start Here. Transfer Anywhere.

With college costs skyrocketing, isn’t it time to build toward your ultimate graduation destination in an a� ordable way? Erie Community College (ECC) o� ers more than 100 career-focused cer-ti� cate and degree programs in the areas of Business and Public Service, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, and Engineer-ing 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 � ndings by the U.S. Department of Education’s College A� ordability 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-de-gree in a variety of high-demand � elds, or simply feel their way through their � rst college courses (at $192 per credit)

All this comes at an exceptional value. Visit admissions.bu� alo.edu today to � nd out all you can do at UB.

before deciding on an educational direc-tion. Once ready, they can transfer their earned credits to one of many local col-leges or universities like University at Bu� alo, St. Bonaventure and Syracuse University, and enjoy their signi� cant tuition savings en route to a four-year degree.

How much can a student save by at-tending ECC before transferring else-where? Based on information from 2014-15 College Board’s Trends in Col-lege Pricing, annual tuition and fees at a public four-year college costs an aver-age of $9,139; tuition at a private four-year runs an average of $31,231. Com-pare these numbers with time spent at ECC—taking the same classes o� ered at a traditional four-year—and you’ll see why our programs provide students with a great start toward a limitless fu-ture.

Erie Community College121 Ellicott St., Buffalo (City)6205 Main St., Williamsville (North)4041 SW Blvd., Orchard Park (South)Phone: (716) 851-1ECC Fax: (716) 851-1129Email: [email protected] Website: www.ecc.eduDegrees: A, B, PEnrollment: 8,009 FT; 4,920 PTTuition and Fees: $5,159 (FT avg.); $192 per credit


AT A GLANCE...

A Niagara University Education is Excellent, Affordable & TransformativeFounded 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 o� er 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 � elds.

As the � rst 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.

� ose types of real-world learning opportunities help Niagara alumni translate their practical education into top jobs within their career � elds. 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-on-one learning with highly credentialed faculty. � e NU approach to learning prepares individuals to excel in their career and to be change leaders in their chosen � eld.

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 � nancial aid packages that it o� ers 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 [email protected] or visit www.niagara.edu.

Niagara UniversityOffi ce of AdmissionsGacioch Family Alumni and Admissions CenterNiagara University, NY 14109-2011Phone: 1-800-462-2111 or (716) 286-8700Fax: (716) 286-8710Email: [email protected]: www.niagara.edu Degrees Offered: A., B., M., D.Enrollment (UG) Total: 3,200Enrollment (GRAD) Total: 825Tuition (2015-2016): $28,500Fees (2015-2016): $1,400Room & Board (2015-2016): $12,300Application Deadlines (freshmen): Rolling

COLLEGE TIP: Brace Yourself for Many New � ings

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

� rst time, it is especially di� erent, 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 di� erent types of people and ways of

thinking, which changes how you view the world and yourself.

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