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OPEN HOUSES AND COLLEGE GUIDE
By MIA DIMEO
Hurry up and get started with this
handy guide to Long Island’s institutions
of higher education!
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. 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. Fall open houses
are scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Sept. 22, Oct. 21 and Nov. 10. 1000 Fulton
Ave., Hempstead. 516-463-6600.
hofstra.edu
LIU POST
Learn to achieve your aspirations
at LIU Post, recently praised by
Forbes as one of 10 “hot colleges” and
named a “Best Northeastern” university
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
ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY
In addition to its main campus in
Queens, St. John’s has Long Island
Graduate Center that 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.
Call 631-218-7709 to schedule a
visit. 120 Commerce Dr., Hauppauge.
718-990-7786. stjohns.edu
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
COLLEGES
FARMINGDALE STATE
COLLEGE
Get to know the campus and faculty
of Farmingdale with one of their
tours or specialized information
sessions. Every Tuesday and Thursday
at 3 p.m., you can check out the
new Student Activities building, as
well as academic buildings, residence
halls, and talk to current students
and faculty. Open House 12 to 3 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 5. 2350 Broadhollow
Rd., Farmingdale. 631-420-2000.
farmingdale.edu
LIU Post in Brookville has the charm of the Gold Coast mansions that surround it.