1. Amanda Poppe, M.S.Jon Stauff, Ph.D. International Admissions RecruiterSenior International Officer & University at Buffalo, Director for Global Engagement The State University of New York Services and Programs The College of New Jersey

2. Basic Facts First degree in the university directly after high school Duration: Certificate Programs- 1 month to 1 year Technical Diplomas- ½ year to 1 ½ years Associates degree- 2-3 years Bachelors degree- 4-5 years *Medical school and Law school are Professional programs and you need a bachelors degree before you go into Medical or Law School.

3. How do I choose? Academic Programs Student Support Services Extracurricular Activities Sports/Arts Public, Private, or Non-profit Research, teaching, vocational, liberal arts Location Climate Residential housing Accreditation

4. Other opportunities Study Abroad Engagement Internships/Co-ops Mentorship programs Special interest housing Research (independent and faculty led)

5. What do I need to apply? Transcripts (3 or 4 years) English Language proficiency TOEFL IELTS SAT Other exceptions Personal Essay or Statement of Purpose Standard Exams (some schools are optional) SAT ACT Letters of Recommendation

6. Bachelors degree Components of a Bachelors Degree (minimum 120 credits): Elective credits General Education credits Major credits Minor credits Am I a transfer or a freshman? Freshman: no previous post-secondary courses Transfer: some courses after high school

7. University funded Scholarships Department specific scholarships Academic/Merit based scholarships Need-based scholarships Talent based scholarships Athletic Scholarships

8. Additional funding National scholarships not related to a specific university Government specific scholarships Working on campus part-time

9. Questions?

10. Thank You! The University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Email: intiem@buffalo.eduintiem@buffalo.edu Website: www.buffalo.edu/applyUBwww.buffalo.edu/applyUB The College of New Jersey Email: fay2@tcnj.edufay2@tcnj.edu Website: http://admissions.tcnj.edu/apply/http://admissions.tcnj.edu/apply/