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Contacting Admissions
- Address:
- Admissions Office
Southampton Graduate Campus
Long Island University
239 Montauk Highway
Southampton, N.Y. 11968-4198
USA
- Telephone:
- 631 287 8200, or
631 283 4000, or
1 800 LIU PLAN ext. 2
- Fax:
- 631 287 8130
- E-mail:
admissions@southampton.liu.edu
Note: Please be sure to explicitly include your return e-mail address and, also, a telephone number and postal address when contacting us by e-mail.
Admissions Mission Statement
To communicate effectively with potential students, key influentials outside of the university, and the general public to make known the benefits and outcomes of Southampton Graduate Campus' undergraduate and graduate programs. To admit a student population that will contribute to the mission of the college and contribute knowledge, understanding, and leadership to our society as a whole.
General Information
We invite you to visit our beautiful, seaside campus to see Chancellors Hall, our new academic center with inspiring classroom spaces, our state-of-the-art Duke Lecture Hall, fully equipped microbiology labs and brand-new computer lab. Speak with our friendly, distinguished faculty, sit in on classes, stay overnight and get a taste of the social life at Southampton. Spend some time with our students, and learn about your opportunities to do field work with co-ops and internships. Come to one of our Open Houses, or call for an individual visit. While you're here, we'll help you decide whether Southampton Graduate Campus is the right choice for you.
If you can't make it in person, give us a call at 1-800-LIU-PLAN, ext. 2, or e-mail us at admissions@southampton.liu.edu. We'll do our best to answer all of your questions. While you're working with an admissions officer, ask to speak with students and/or faculty for the insight you'll need to make your college choice. Ask for our video, which gives a terrific overview of Southampton's campus life, academic programs and the beauty of our natural surroundings.
Students are admitted twice a year, to the Fall Term in September or to the Spring Term in February. Admission to the College is not required for undergraduate enrollment in the Summer Sessions.
It is possible to attend Southampton Graduate Campus without going through the admissions process. Non-degree seeking students need to complete a non-matric form, and may be required to provide a writing sample. They register for courses at the Registrar's Office (maximum of eleven credits per semester). Non-degree students (earning no credit) may prefer to audit a course.
Southampton adheres to the Candidate's Reply Date Agreement. This means regular admits will not be required to pay deposits ($100 room, $300 tuition) for the fall term prior to May 1st.
Freshman AdmissionIncoming freshmen are evaluated on their performance in high school, two recommendations from counselors or teachers, an essay, and interviews with an admissions officer at Southampton. Applicants must submit an application for admission, an official transcript of high school studies and/or evidence of successful completion of high school graduation requirements, GED, SAT or ACT test score results, two recommendations, an essay, and the application fee. A personal interview is recommended. To make arrangements for an interview and a tour of the campus and its facilities, contact the Admissions Office by phone or by e-mail.
Detailed information about Freshman admission is available here.
Transfer AdmissionSouthampton Graduate Campus' size, beautiful location, excellent programs, personal attention and generous financial aid are among the many reasons students transfer here. The decision to come to Southampton can be as right for the local community college graduate as it is for the freshman who has just completed a year in residence at a large urban university. Southampton offers a receptive environment, excellent programs and faculty who really care.
We welcome applications from students who wish to transfer to Southampton Graduate Campus. Additional general information about Transfer admission is available here. A detailed Suffolk County Community College Transfer Guide is also available. Those interested can find out more about our art and writing scholarships.
Contact our transfer coordinator, Meltem Erol, at merol@southampton.liu.edu, for further information.
All International student applicants must supply the following application and supporting information no later than July 15th for September admission, or December 15th for January admission.
International Student Admission
- Application for admission;
- $30.00 application fee;
- Translated, official records of all secondary school and university work completed, including G.C.E. or Matriculation Examination results. To be considered official, a mark sheet, transcript or degree certificate must bear the school seal or signature of the school's Registrar. A photocopy is official only if it is certified by a school officer from the original issuing institution, the U.S. Embassy or Consulate or your own Embassy or Consulate after the photocopy is made. We do not accept notarized copies;
- T.O.E.F.L. score report for applicants whose native language is not English.
Minimum acceptable score for regular admission is 525;- ACT or SAT scores are also accepted in place of the T.O.E.F.L. Southampton offers an English as a Second Language (ESL) program for students who do not have above a 525 T.O.E.F.L. score.
See the Continuing Studies section;- Letter of Recommendation.
Art and writing scholarships are available for qualified applicants.
Students seeking graduate admission are generally required to submit the graduate program's application, a $30 application fee, all official college transcripts, two letters of recommendation and a personal statement, essay or portfolio. A personal interview is required for most programs. For specifics, please refer to the program description on this Web site.
Graduate AdmissionDegree-seeking entering freshmen who are New York State residents and who are both educationally and economically disadvantaged, according to guidelines established by the New York State Education Department, may apply for admission under the Higher Educa tion Opportunity Program.
Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP)Detailed information about the Higher Education Opportunity Program is available here.
Southampton Graduate Campus provides reasonable accommodations to students with learning disabilities. The college meets the needs of its students with learning disabilities in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992 as amended respectively.
Learning DisabilitiesLearning disabled students are responsible for supplying documentation of their disability in the form of an IEP, ITP or testing report administered by a qualified professional. Authorized personnel shall have the right to access a student's IEP, ITP or testing report records. The student's file will be forwarded to the Academic Advising Office. The Advising Office refers the student to the Director of the Learning and Writing Center who will meet with the student to discuss accommodations needed to maximize successful completion of college. Accommodations provided are geared toward fostering self-advocacy and independent skills necessary for success at the college level.
Early Decision candidates have chosen Southampton Graduate Campus as their first choice and intend to enroll if offered admission. Admissions applications and all supporting documents must be submitted by December 1. Notification of admissions status will be mailed shortly thereafter.
Early DecisionAll Early Decision candidates will be provided with a Southampton College Early Estimator Form. This form must be submitted to the Office of Admissions by December 20. The Financial Aid Office will then offer an estimated financial aid award prior to January 1.
Admission with an Equivalency DiplomaStudents who have a General Equivalency Diploma may be considered for admission if the total score is at least 250, and the minimum score on each test is at least 48.
The Admissions Committee will also consider ACT or SAT scores and/or college transcripts for students holding a GED. An official copy of the GED scores and any other official transcripts should be sent to the Admissions Office. Placement exams may be required.
To receive official General Equivalency Diploma (GED) scores, students must contact the Department of Education at (518) 474-5906. Automated instructions for requesting official transcripts are given.
Students should then send their request, including:
NAME
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
DATE OF BIRTH
CURRENT MAILING ADDRESS
WHEN (YEAR) AND WHERE (CITY AND STATE) THEY TOOK THE GED
$4 MONEY ORDER (CHECKS AND CASH ARE NOT ACCEPTED)
To: New York State Education Department
GED Testing Office
P.O. Box 7348
Albany, NY 12224-0348
The state should take approximately two weeks to process the request.
Students should identify the college(s) and college code(s) that they want the state to send the GED to.
Early AdmissionEarly Admission students generally fall into two categories. Some, classified as non-degree students by Southampton Graduate Campus, are those who retain their secondary school status by taking a limited number of secondary school subjects concurrently with college courses, thus sharing their days between secondary school and college. The courses taken by these students may not exceed a combined total of five courses in both secondary school and college (excluding physical education).
Others, classified as degree students, enroll full-time in a college degree program and are considered college freshmen. These students are restricted to a maximum of five college courses (excluding physical education).
Early Admission may begin in the summer or fall following junior year. Courses completed by Early Admission non-degree students who later become degree students may be applied toward graduation requirements.
All Early Admission applicants, accompanied by at least one parent or guardian, are required to have an official interview with a college admissions officer. Recommendations for Early Admission from your secondary school guidance counselor or principal and one from a faculty member are required. The Office of Admissions works closely with the applicant's secondary school guidance office to determine course selections.
A student who plans to earn a diploma from the secondary school he or she attended must notify the secondary school administration prior to beginning college work. A college freshman-year schedule must satisfy secondary school requirements while completing freshman college courses. In such cases, college courses serve the dual purpose of fulfilling secondary school diploma requirements and college degree requirements.
The deadline for early admission applications is January 1st of the year of desired entry.
ReadmissionAn applicant for readmission is either a former degree-seeking student who has left the college in good standing for a period of one semester or more, or has lost degree-seeking status for at least one semester. The student must file an Application for Readmission, available from the Office of Admissions, no later than two weeks before the start of the term for which readmission is desired. No fee is required to file an Application for Readmission. Students on an approved Leave of Absence for one or two terms are also required to file an Application for Readmission.
Returning students interested in pursuing a degree in the evening will benefit from our Evening Degree Completion Program.
Disqualified students please refer to the section on "Probation and Disqualifications" items 7 and 8.
Southampton Graduate Campus may defer an offer of admission for up to one calendar year. Students who earn college credits during the deferral period should submit official transcripts for all college work and may be required to reapply.
Deferred AdmissionAll veterans are required to submit a copy of their DD Form 214 (Report of Discharge). Upon individual review, the Admissions Committee may waive some of the other admissions requirements and/or give special consideration to the unique needs and academic backgrounds sometimes presented by veterans.
VeteransIn compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Long Island University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, national origin, religion or political belief, in any of its educational programs and activities, including employment practices and its policies relating to the admission of students.
Statement of Non-Discriminatory Policy
