Benefits of a Private Education?

Choosing which college or university you would like to attend is a decision that will chart the course for the rest of your life. There are many different factors you need to think about when deciding on the type of higher education institution that will be the right fit for you: Do you want a college or university? Public school or private? Large classes or small classes? Commuting or living on campus? There are many options to explore. Here are some things to consider about the benefits of attending the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University:

· Academic Excellence -- At a private university such as the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University, our students receive the benefit of small classes and personal attention from dedicated and highly credentialed professors. Because of small class sizes, professors communicate closely with their students and stay involved in their lives. The student-to-faculty ratio is only 12-to-1 and our classes average fewer than 20 students.

· Accreditation: The Gold Stamp of Excellence -- The academic programs of C.W. Post are registered with the New York State Education Department and accredited by the Commission of Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. In addition to the entire University, various other academic programs are specially accredited by professional organizations, signifying they meet the highest standards of educational quality as determined by leaders in the field. For a list of organizations that professionally accredit C.W. Post programs, click here.

· Contemporary Classes -- Private colleges like C.W. Post are able to respond to employment trends and current opportunities quickly. If there is something new on the horizon that will benefit our students' education, we can immediately implement a course, and sometimes an entire degree program, such as our B.S. in Forensic Science and M.S. in Earth Science. Currently part of our curriculum:

· Music in Film - how movies are scored, the vitality of music to a film and how music impacts the audience

· Illness and Culture in the 20th Century - healthcare and its impact on politics

· The Making of a Superhero - how comics are created

· Religious Views of Current Issues

· Empire Nation State Middle East - the history of empires in the Middle East and how they frame the current climate

· American Foreign Policy

· Defense Policy

· Politics of the Middle East

· Japanese Economy

· Homeland Security

For more information, log onto www.liu.edu/academics.

· Financial Aid and Scholarship Offerings -- Each year, 85% of C.W. Post students receive more than $31 million in scholarships - money that students don't have to pay back. On average, students receive $5,000 in scholarship monies per semester. In addition, students receive $69 million in financial aid from other sources such as TAP, grants, loans and private donations. Our financial assistance counselors take care to ensure you receive the most aid possible. For more information, log onto www.liu.edu/finaid.

· Personalized Care and Attention -- On every level of the educational experience, students get one-to-one attention. From academic guidance in our Academic Counseling Center, to health counseling from a psychologist and counselors on staff, students get top-notch advice and information. The academic and personal support provided to C.W. Post students is second to none, with each undergraduate assigned to a full-time academic counselor to help them stay on course to successful completion of their degrees.

· Co-op and Resume Building - The majority of our students participate in some form of experiential or employment experience while enrolled in classes, no matter what their major. C.W. Post's award-winning Cooperative Education integrates academic studies with paid professional work experience. This nationally recognized program places students in one or more exciting work environments. Through Co-op students can build a résumé, try out different career possibilities, network and create a base of contacts for future job searches. Each year we place more than 300 students in Cooperative Education positions. On average, they earn $4,000 per semester. For more information, visit www.liu.edu/pep.

· Networking -- Networking is an important part of the C.W. Post experience. We offer opportunities such as Pre-Law Night, PEP Career Fairs, the Public Relations Forum, Accounting Night, Teacher Education Career Fair, and the College of Management Alumni Chapter Career Night. Our office of Professional Experience and Career Planning (PEP) maintains close relationships with top employers in Long Island and New York City, and thousands of students have used their new career connections as springboards to great jobs upon completing their studies. C.W. Post also has an Employer Advisory Board comprised of major heads of corporations and non-profit organizations who are available for informational interviews, job shadowing and mentoring.

· A Safe, Nurturing Environment -- C.W. Post is committed to safety, wellness education and health care services for our students. Our Student Health and Counseling Center offers free and confidential medical, counseling, psychiatric and nutritional service as well as drug and alcohol counseling. We also offer an EMT and ambulance service and Disability Support Services. The Department of Public Safety is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors on campus. The campus security staff is extensively trained in emergency preparedness and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays.

· Suburbia and The City -- C.W. Post is close to the hustle and bustle of New York City and all the academic, cultural and career opportunities it offers, as well as Long Island's world-class beaches, exciting entertainment, great restaurants and shopping. Our tree-lined campus is considered to be one of the most beautiful in the country offering plenty of tranquil spots where our students can think, study and be inspired.

For more information log onto www.liu.edu/visit.