48 LONGISLANDPRESS.COM • JANUARY 2019
OPEN HOUSES AND COLLEGE GUIDE
September will be here in the blink
of an eye, so the time to start sending
applications and touring campuses
is now.
UNIVERSITIES
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY
A modern metropolitan university
with a personalized approach
to higher learning, Adelphi University
is a highly awarded, nationally
ranked, powerfully connected doctoral
research university offering
exceptional liberal arts and sciences
programs and professional training
with particular strength in its Core
Four: Arts and Humanities, STEM
and Social Sciences, the Business and
Education Professions, and Health
and Wellness. Adelphi is dedicated to
transforming students’ lives through
small classes, hands-on learning and
innovative ways to support student
success. Founded in Brooklyn in
1896, Adelphi is Long Island’s oldest
private coeducational university.
Today Adelphi serves nearly 8,000
students. Campus tours are offered
Monday through Friday at 11 a.m. and
3 p.m. and select weekends. 1 South
Ave., Garden City. 800-233-5744.
adelphi.edu
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY
Dabble in the many programs and
schools offered at Hofstra during
their Summer Visit Days. Dates are
tailored to students’ interested major
or field throughout August and give an
academic overview as well as degree
information from department reps.
Student-led tour will follow. Check
the University website to register for
specific dates for different programs,
including Computer Science, Engineering,
Business, and Communications.
Go online to register for one of
the many upcoming information
sessions, transfer days, or specialized
open houses. 1000 Fulton Ave., Hempstead.
516-463-6700. hofstra.edu
LIU POST
Learn to achieve your aspirations at
LIU Post, recently praised by Forbes as
one of 10 “hot colleges” and named one
of the best Northeastern universities
by The Princeton Review. Recognized
as a leader in experiential learning,
highlighted by innovative student-run
businesses and on-campus radio and
TV stations, LIU Post was voted Best
College or University on Long Island
in the 2018 Bethpage Best of Long
Island competition sponsored by the
Long Island Press.Explore nearly 150
degree program options and tour the
330-acre campus Newsday called “one
of our area’s top destinations.” Register
for Pioneer Saturdays throughout the
year for general info and tours around
the scenic campus. 720 Northern Blvd.,
Brookville. 516-299-2900. liu.edu/
CWpost
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY
Throughout the summer and fall,
learn about the 200-plus majors and
programs offered at this university
by the bay. With its science and tech
programs especially, U.S. News &
World Report ranks this institution
in the top 100 in the country. During
the academic year, student-guided
campus tours and information sessions
are offered on most weekdays
and on Saturdays. 100 Nicolls Rd.,
Stony Brook. 631-632-6000. stonybrook.
edu
ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY
The university's Long Island Graduate
Center offers quality graduate
programs for those enrolled in The
Peter J. Tobin College of Business, The
School of Education, and St. John's
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
These programs are at the master,
advanced certificate, and doctoral
levels. The liberal arts school offers
a School Psychology program at the
master of science level. Call to set up
a tour. 120 Commerce Dr., Hauppauge.
718-990-7786. stjohns.edu.
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