2021-2022 LIU Brooklyn Freshman Welcome Packet

FRESHMAN WELCOME PACKET

A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED UNIVERSITY

The Princeton Review “Best Colleges in the Northeast”

Best School for Nursing and Health Care Majors by Salary Potential

36 NATIONAL Leader NCAA Division I Teams

in Engaged

learning Ranked A Best School for NURSIng & Health care majors FOR SALARY POTENTIAL

,000 280 Alumni strong

College of Distinction

Home to the Prestigious George Polk Awards in Journalism

$100M

in Scholarships and grants Awarded Annually

245+ Academic Programs Students from 48 states and 68 Countries World-Class Faculty

A CAMPUS OF DISTINCTION

FIRST-YEAR CHECKLIST SECURE YOUR SPACE Visit: SharkNation.liu.edu 1. Click “Activate MYLIU” 2. Submit your deposit

FOR AP:

COMPLETE AND SUBMIT A HOUSING APPLICATION 1. C lick my.liu.edu under “Housing Application Due” 2. Select University Housing

APPLY FOR LIU SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID Contact Admissions to discuss awards and potential external scholarship options. Phone: 718.488.1011 Email: bkln-admissions@liu.edu Visit SharkNation.liu.edu and select “financial aid application” under “FAFSA Deadline.”

LIU School Code: 002751 If you are a New York resident, you may be eligible for grant money through TAP. For more information, visit: www.hesc.ny.gov TAP Code: 0403

Visit: my.liu.edu 1. Log in 2. Select “student center” 3. Scroll down to “finances” 4. Select “accept awards”

COMPLETE FERPA FORMS (OPTIONAL) If you choose, FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) gives parents access to student records.

Call CollegeBoard (888.225.5427) or visit collegeboard.com.

Visit: liu.edu/brooklyn/ferpa

LIU School Code: 2369

Notarized forms must be returned to the Enrollment Services Office.

Official score reports must be sent directly from CollegeBoard to LIU Brooklyn electronically in order for you to receive credit.

Visit: SharkNation.liu.edu

ACCEPT YOUR FINANCIAL AID

SUBMIT ALL OF YOUR AP OR IB CREDITS IF APPLICABLE

FOR INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE:

REVIEW THE STUDENT HANDBOOK Visit: liu.edu/brooklyn/campuslife Download the handbook under “Student Activities”.

Contact the IB Organization to request that an official transcript be sent directly to LIU Post. You may be eligible for course credit; if so, the courses and credits awarded will be accessible to you via MYLIU.

SIGN UP FOR NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

Visit: ibo.org/contact-the-ib/

Visit: liu.edu/brooklyn/orientation

COMPLETE REQUIRED HEALTH FORMS

Visit: my.liu.edu

All students MUST complete and submit an immunization and health form prior to attending.

Visit SharkNation.liu.edu and select “immunization and health form.”

Students may submit their completed forms to: Enrollment Services 1 University Plaza Brooklyn, NY 11201 Fax: 718.488.3343 Email: brooklyn-enrollmentservices@liu.edu

REGISTER FOR CLASSES Registration opens February, 2022.

SUBMIT YOUR FINAL HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT You must submit a FINAL official high school transcript with proof of graduation to: Office of Admissions LIU Brooklyn 1 University Plaza Brooklyn, NY 11201

Long Island University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

DEFINE YOUR FUTURE

OUR PROMISE TO YOU LIU Promise is our commitment to ensuring you have the right tools, guidance, and support to achieve your goals.

You will be assigned an LIU Promise Success Coach who will be there to guide you through all things related to LIU. Your coach will be your main point of contact for everything from academic, career, and financial success to getting involved and living on campus. It our promise to give you the tools you need to create a successful future.

CUSTOMIZED

Your Success Coach will help develop a 4-year plan using benchmarks to keep you on track to pursue your goals. Connecting you with organizations and resources on campus to expand your resume and ensure your success.

INTEGRATED

LIU Promise serves as your main point of contact throughout your time at LIU. Your Success Coach will work with you to get you the answers you need. Whether you need help with academics or living on campus LIU Promise is here to assist.

PERSONALIZED

Success Coaches work closely with you to navigate every aspect of college life. They will help prepare you to succeed during your time at LIU and set you up for success after graduation.

FIRST

SECOND

THIRD

FOURTH

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN

BECOME A GLOBAL CITIZEN

FULFILL THE PROMISE AND BEYOND

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RESIDENCE LIFE

4 STEPS

TO LIVING ON CAMPUS 1. Sign up at SharkNation.liu.edu

Click my.liu.edu under “Housing Application Due,” then select University Housing.

2. Join Our First-Year Living Community

Our first-year residence floors are tailored to meet the needs of our students. Resident Assistant programming helps acclimate you to college life and help create a home away from home.

3. Choose Your Roommate

Once you sign up for housing, you will select your room and pick a roommate with RoomSync, a social media tool.

4. Campus Dining

LIU Brooklyn offers meal plan options for residential and commuter students and a wide array of dining selections across campus.

SHARK DINING OPTIONS • Freshens • Peet’s Coffee • P.O.D. Express • Shark Bite Dining Hall • Smoothie Bar

STEINBERG WELLNESS CENTER • Aerobics • Basketball • Cardio room • Hip Hop • Hydrotherapy pool • Pilates • Raquetball • Rooftop Running Track • Swimming • Volleyball • Weight room • Yoga • Zumba

CAMPUS LIFE

LIVE. STUDY. PLAY. Live the Greek Life

36 NCAA Division I Athletic Teams

Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority Inc. Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority Inc. Sigma Gamma Rho, Sorority Inc. Hermandad De Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. Zeta Tau Alpha Phi Delta Theta Phi Beta Sigma, Fraternity Inc. Phi Iota Alpha, Fraternity Inc.

WOMEN’S

MEN’S

Basketball Bowling Cross Country Equestrian Fencing Field Hockey Golf Gymnastics Ice Hockey Lacrosse Rowing Rugby Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Indoor Track & Field Outdoor Track & Field Volleyball Water Polo

E-Sports Baseball Basketball SPIRIT Cross Country Cheerleading Football Dance Golf Pep Band Ice Hockey Lacrosse Rowing Soccer Swimming & Diving Tennis Indoor Track & Field Outdoor Track & Field Volleyball Wrestling

ACADEMICS

CULTURE

60 CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS to choose from, or start your own!

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FINS UP!

YOU’LL LOOK GOOD IN BLUE & GOLD Get your free special edition Shark Nation t-shirt.

Just tell us your size and we’ll send it your way.

Visit SharkNation.liu.edu and click the “Request Shark Nation Shirt” button.

1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11201 I liu.edu I 718.488.1011

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