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A world of possibilitiesQueens College students come from every possible background. each brings a rich set of life experiences to our campus, but they also share something important: they’re determined to find their place in the world.

Queens College of the City University of New York opens doors to a world of ideas and career possibilities. we are recognized nationally for our liberal arts and sciences offerings—we have more than 170 programs—and our world-class faculty. Add to this honors programs, numerous opportunities to learn outside the classroom, a beautiful campus, and exceptionally affordable tuition, and you have an educational experience second to none.

Queens College students graduate with the skills for a lifetime of learning— skills that top companies and the best graduate schools are looking for.

No matter where you want to go, Queens College will help you find your place in the world.

professors who shAre YoUr pAssioNsA senior college of the City University of New York, Queens College has an impressive student-faculty ratio of 16:1, which is what you’d expect to find at a private liberal arts college.

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Find your place in

the world.

You’ll work with exciting young scholars and master teachers who are dedicated to teaching and to including students in their research. our professors have received national recognition, such as Guggenheim fellowships and fulbright awards, as well as funding from the National science foundation and the National institutes of health.

QUeeNs ColleGe opeNs doorsAs inspiring as the members of our faculty are, we know that top students look beyond the classroom for a well-rounded education. Queens College opens up avenues for you to explore other exciting realms—on a research ship, on wall street, wherever your talents may take you. our internship Center’s database tracks more than 1,200 opportunities, and interns earn academic credit and often more: the average internship stipend at the college is $1,200-$1,500. www.qc.cuny.edu/internships

YoU CAN shApe the fUtUre—YoUr owN ANd the world’sWe learn so that we may serve is Queens College’s motto, and one of the best ways to learn is through service. service learning and leadership opportunities, many with academic credit, abound on campus. build homes with habitat for humanity in New orleans during an alternative spring break, go on a Midnight run to feed the homeless, become a big buddy, visit pediatric hospitals with the big Apple Circus.

the college is also part of the new CUNY service Corps, in which hundreds of our students spend 24 weeks in paid, part-time positions working on projects that address public health, education, the environment, and other areas. www.qc.cuny.edu/servicecorps


Get YoUr pAssport to A world of kNowledGethe land and people of China . . . archaeological

fieldwork in israel . . . east meets West in istanbul . . .

these are just a sampling of our recent education abroad offerings. Queens College is highly unusual in that even freshmen are eligible to study abroad. because travel transforms your perspective, we encourage you to take advantage of our international academic programs during the summer, winter intersession, or for a semes-ter or two. And you may even be eligible for a CUNY study abroad stipend. www.qc.cuny.edu/studyabroad

if travel is not in your plans, you can still explore the world on campus as students from over 150 countries call Queens College home. this makes our campus an exciting place to be, where a wealth of cultures and perspectives come together in an environment of

respect and commitment to learning. in addition, each year the college’s “Year of” program focuses on the history, politics, and culture of one nation, with recent yearlong studies of China, turkey, india, and brazil.

we know that you want to earn a degree to be able to make your mark on the world, and we are here to see that you will.

thanks to the Macaulay honors College, Madeline Yap ’13 spent a semester in seoul, korea.

“It was a life-changing experience. I became more confident, independent, and socially active, and made a lot of new friends from all around the world.”

Madeline recently received a fulbright scholarship to teach in korea.

QUeeNs ColleGe 1 4UNderGrAdUAte stUdies

Members of our recent graduating classes have been accepted into

■ harvard■ Columbia■ duke■ dartmouth■ Yale school of drama■ Upenn

they have also accepted positions with

■ deloitte & touche■ J.p. Morgan■ sony pictures■ Universal Music Group■ NYC dept. of education■ pricewaterhouseCoopers■ epA

#1“Best bang

for the buck”the Washington Monthly

ranks Queens College first among all U.s. public colleges for giving students the most

value for their money.

Choose to excelCoMpetitioN is Not A CoNtest to see who fiNishes firstCompetition—the kind that leads to advances in medicine, the arts, education, any field—is about testing yourself against the best ideas and seeing what you think. the honors and special programs at Queens College are designed to test you and help you become the best possible version of you. And many offer full or partial scholarships. Queens College also hosts a wide range of national honor societies, including phi beta kappa and kappa delta pi.

the MACAUlAY hoNors ColleGe the City University of New York’s Macaulay honors College provides outstanding educational opportunities as well as advising and financial support—the tools our most talented students need to excel. selected for their top high school records and leadership potential, most Macaulay students are awarded a full-tuition scholarship, giving them the freedom to pursue their academic goals without financial burdens. they also receive a laptop, a $7,500 stipend to pursue research and internships, and much more. (Macaulay scholarships are open only to New York state residents or students who have graduat-ed from a NY high school.) www.qc.cuny.edu/Macaulay

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Compete with the

best.

170+Queens College offers

over 170 undergraduate, graduate, and certificate

programs.

hoNors ANd speCiAl proGrAMshonors programs are central to Queens College’s tradition of value and excellence, enhancing your education by providing countless opportunities for faculty mentorship, advanced research, and individualized projects. these programs create a community of learners in which students enjoy small classes that emphasize discussion and projects rather than lectures. Queens College offers divisional honors programs in the Arts and humanities, Mathematics and the Natural sciences, and the social sciences. students from all majors may also apply for freshman honors. www.qc.cuny.edu/honors

our new transfer honors program is designed for highly motivated and creative students who wish to complete their degree at a college that challenges them to do their best. All students admitted to the program are eligible to apply for a minimum scholarship of $1000 each semester. transfer.qc.cuny.edu

several departments offer qualified undergraduates the opportunity to receive combined bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Application to the bA/MA program should be made in the upper sophomore or lower junior semester through the office of Graduate studies. Admission is granted only in the junior year.


“Best Value College”

the 2014 edition of the princeton review’s

The Best Value Colleges cites QC for its faculty,

facilities, opportunities for growth, and eye-opening

cultural experiences.tiMe 2000 (teaching improvements through Mathematics education) is a four-year secondary mathematics teacher preparation program that offers partial scholarships. tiMe 2000 students major in mathematics and minor in secondary education, and upon graduation—and completion of New York state examinations—are fully qualified to teach mathematics in grades 7 through 12. www.qc.cuny.edu/time2000

the Mellon Mays Undergraduate fellowship program (MMUf) is dedicated to increasing the number of minority students who will pursue doctorates in the arts and sciences. students in the program receive a yearly stipend and work with a faculty mentor. www.qc.cuny.edu/mmuf

designed for top-performing underclassmen regardless of their major, the business and liberal Arts (bAlA) program familiarizes students with basic business disciplines and offers internships sponsored by participating corporations. www.qc.cuny.edu/bala

outstanding high school seniors may apply to the Queens College scholars and the Colden scholars programs. Athletic and music scholarships are also available to qualified students. www.qc.cuny.edu/scholarships


QUeeNs ColleGe is experieNCed As A series of revelAtioNswhether they commute or live on campus, our students often say that just when they think they’ve got us figured out, something new comes along to alter their sense of the college.

one of the most unexpected things about Queens College is that it is a city college with a beautiful 80-acre campus. You may see a camel there, or a juggler, or a deejay, because our central Quad also serves as our town square where almost anything can—and often does—happen.

our campus, just 20 minutes from Manhattan, is located in flushing, with its dazzling array of shops and

dining spots. the borough of Queens is also home to the New York Mets, the U.s. open tennis tournament, and numerous cultural attractions, including Queens College’s louis Armstrong house Museum.

perhaps the best way to experience the college is to get involved in the more than 100 clubs and organizations on campus that offer you a chance to explore your interests and meet people who share them. we have everything from the Model UN team to the science fiction and Animation Club.

Have Fun

100+ ClUbS and OrganizatiOnS

black student UnionChabadenvironmental Club forensic societyMartial Artsfilm Makers ClubMuslim students Associationphilosophy Clubsoccer Clubwomen’s CenterwQMC radio

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There’s life outside the classroom.

the sUMMit ApArtMeNtsMany of our students commute to Queens College, but you also have the option to live in the world’s greatest city at the summit Apartments, our first residence hall. it has three low-rise wings, study lounges on each floor, its own fitness center and laundry, high-speed wireless, basic cable tv, and music practice rooms. it also offers on-site student support services and social events. www.qc.cuny.edu/theSummit

AthletiCs & reCreAtioNQueens College is the only college in the City University of New York that participates in highly competitive NCAA division ii athletics, fielding 19 men’s and women’s teams. if you want to match your strong mind with a strong body, you can also join one of our intramural sports teams or take advantage of the fitzGerald Gymnasium, the fitness Center with its many cardiovascular machines and free weight area, our Aquatics Center with its olympic-size swimming pool, or get a workout on our indoor and outdoor tennis courts and newly renovated outdoor track. www.qc.cuny.edu/athleticsnCaa SpOrtS teaMS

baseball (M)

basketball (M,w)

Cross Country (M,w)

fencing (w)

lacrosse (w)

soccer (M,w)

softball (w)

swimming (M,w)

tennis (M,w)

indoor & outdoor track (M,w)

volleyball (w)


tHe artS at QC

Choral societyChoreographers’ showcaseCollege orchestraJazz, brass and percussion ensemblesfilm festivalsGodwin-ternbach MuseumMusical productionsNYC Museum tripsQueens College Art Centertheatre productions


the ArtsYou don’t have to leave campus to find creative outlets and top-quality performances. the Queens College calendar is filled with concerts, art exhibitions, readings by famous writers, inspiring speakers, and other cultural activities.

our Aaron Copland school of Music is known worldwide and offers almost daily concerts. drama, theatre, and dance students and faculty perform to considerable acclaim. the kupferberg Center for the Arts is a magnet for arts lovers who appreciate its diverse array of programs. And our Godwin-ternbach Museum houses more than 5,000 works of art. www.kupferbergcenter.org

AssistANCe wheN YoU Need itQueens College’s professional staff and peer counselors are trained to help you adjust to college life. Most incoming students choose to take part in freshman Year initiative (fYi) learning communities. with fYi, from your first week of classes, you begin to share common experiences with other new students.

You’ll find support wherever you need it: financial aid advice, mentoring from faculty, counseling for academic and personal issues, and the writing Center, to name a few. our professional advising staff is always available to answer any questions you have about courses or majors, and they will also offer you advice on how to get into the graduate or professional school of your choice.

explore oUr world of proGrAMs

Undergraduate Academic programs (bA and bs)■ Accounting■ Africana studies■ American studies■ Anthropology■ Art - Art history - Graphic design - Art studio■ biology■ byzantine & Modern Greek studies■ Chemistry & biochemistry■ Chinese■ Comparative literature■ Computer science■ drama/theatre■ east Asian studies■ economics■ english■ environmental sciences■ family & Consumer sciences■ film studies■ french■ Geology■ German■ Graphic design■ Greek■ hebrew■ history■ home economics■ italian■ Jewish studies■ labor studies■ latin■ latin American & latino studies■ linguistics & Communication

disorders■ linguistics: tesol■ Mathematics■ Media studies■ Middle eastern studies ■ Music■ Music education■ Music performance■ Neuroscience■ Nutrition & exercise sciences■ philosophy■ physical education■ physics■ political science & Government■ pre-professional programs - pre-engineering - pre-health - pre-law■ psychology■ religious studies■ russian■ sociology■ spanish■ textiles & Apparel■ theatre/dance■ Unique & interdisciplinary studies■ Urban studies■ women’s studies

education■ Art education■ early Childhood■ elementary■ family & Consumer sciences■ Music■ physical education■ secondary - english

- Mathematics - science - social studies■ tesol - world languages

bbA degrees■ Actuarial studies■ finance■ international business

bA/MA degrees■ Chemistry & biochemistry■ Computer science■ history■ Music■ philosophy■ physics ■ Urban Affairs

honors programs■ business & liberal Arts■ freshman honors■ honors in humanities■ honors in Mathematics & the Natural sciences■ honors in social sciences■ Macaulay honors College■ QC scholars■ tiMe 2000 ■ transfer honors

special programs■ ACe (Adult Collegiate education program)■ freshman Year initiative■ seek■ weekend College

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Make the choice that will change

your life.

Office of Admissions 1 65-30 Kissena Boulevard, Queens, New York 11367-1597 1 (718) 997-5600 1 www.qc.cuny.edu

Choose Queens College

visit QUeeNs ColleGeYou now should have enough information to seriously consider making Queens College your first choice. we suggest that you schedule a tour of our campus to see for yourself what we are all about. www.qc.cuny.edu/tours

AppliCAtioN deAdliNesfor fullest consideration, apply by febrUArY 1 for fall admission, and by septeMber 15 for spring admission. however, applications will continue to be accepted after those dates. the deadline to apply to the Macaulay honors College is deCeMber 1.

AdMissioN Admission to Queens College is based on a variety of factors, including high school grades, academic program, and sAt or ACt scores. freshman applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; priority is given to those who apply early. if you were educated outside of the U.s., generally you will need the same credentials as you would to attend a university in your home country.

trANsfer stUdeNt AdMissioNAdmission for transfer students is based on the strength of your previous college record and, in some cases, your high school record. Credit evaluation will take place after admission.

New: the QUeeNs ColleGe shUttleQueens College is now easier to get to thanks to the Queens College shuttle, which picks up students by the long island rail road’s Jamaica station and flushing–Main street station for a nonstop trip to the campus. www.qc.cuny.edu/shuttle

pAYiNG for ColleGeQueens College offers students a very competitive tuition. indeed, a recent comparison of tuition at Queens College and six well-known private colleges in New York City and long island revealed that one semester of tuition at these private schools would more than pay for three years at Queens. our tuition is made even more affordable with the help of financial aid (close to half of our students receive such aid). for the most up-to-date information on financial aid options—including grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study opportunities—please visit www.qc.cuny.edu/fao.

ApplY oNliNe Nowplease visit www.qc.cuny.edu/admissions.

tUitiOn 2014–15*

$6,030 per year for New York state residents

$260 per credit hour for New York state residents

$535 per credit hour for out-of-state residents

*tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.

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