LIU Global Admitted Student Guide

A UNIQUE EDUCATION 8 SEMESTERS • 5 continents • COUNTLESS ADVENTURES

YEAR 3

YEAR 1

COSTA RICA

YEAR 2

EUROPE

AUSTRALIA & FIJI OR CHINA

YEAR 4

INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH & NYC

ADMITTED STUDENT GUIDE

CONGRATULATIONS! You have been accepted to LIU Global. The world is your classroom and your journey begins here. This packet provides important information and instructions that will help you enroll this coming fall.

You’ll also find information about the exciting opportunities and life-changing experiences that await you as an LIU Global student, along with images captured by LIU Global alumni as they experienced the journey on which you are about to embark.

YOUR CHECKLIST File FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and create a financial plan Visit fafsa.ed.gov and follow the step-by-step instructions. Long Island University’s Federal School Code is: 002751. If eligible, students and parents should use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to transfer 2016 IRS income tax information into the student’s FAFSA. Student can also use 2015 tax return information Before you are able to establish a financial plan, be sure that you have taken the necessary steps to secure all financial aid you are eligible to receive. If you have received your financial aid package, confirm it by logging into your MyLIU portal at my.liu.edu.

Sign into your MyLIU account MyLIU is your student portal to several enrollment services offices. Activate and sign in to your account at my.liu.edu to check your bill, review your course registration, and receive notifications about happenings around campus. If you need assistance signing into your account, contact 1.718.488.2281.

Submit your tuition deposit and Intent to Enroll form, and prepare to register Make sure you have submitted your Intent to Enroll form and tuition deposit to secure your place at LIU Global. We will contact you to register for classes.

Submit proof of your MMR/Meningitis immunization You can do this by using the self-addressed envelope provided in this packet. Your completed MMR/ Meningitis form should be submitted prior to or during registration. You can also email your completed MMR/ Meningitis form to global@liu.edu.

Submit all final, official academic transcripts and AP/CLEP/IB/CollegeNow records.

Freshmen may opt to submit the High School Waiver form allowing the Admissions Office to request your final high school transcript from your high school In order for you to begin classes, you must provide the Admissions Office with all final, official academic records, including a final high school transcript showing proof of graduation. Transfer students who are New York residents and are interested in applying for the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) must submit proof of high school graduation. Forms can be found at liu.edu/brooklyn/forms.

Apply for your any visas (if applicable) Read through the visa and travel information on the website. Requirements and international travel restrictions vary widely and can affect processing time so be sure to start this process as soon as possible. If you are an international student, you are responsible for obtaining visa information for each country you will be visiting during your time with LIU Global.

Submit all required enrollment and health and immunization forms Submit all required forms as soon as possible to global@liu.edu: Foreign Travel Waiver and Release from Liability form, FERPA Waiver form, Medical Clearance & Emergency Contact form, General Data & Homestay form (equired for Costa Rica only, please send to maria.sandberg@liu.edu), Study Abroad Approval Form (only required for visiting students).

Obtain your Passport If you do not already have one, obtain a passport. If you already have one, ensure that it is valid and that the expiration date meets the criteria of the country where you will be studying. Visit travel.state.gov for instructions and guidelines regarding passports. Remember that it can take up to six weeks to receive a new passport so be sure to submit your paperwork as soon as possible. You must submit a copy of the information page of your passport to global@liu.edu.

Plan to attend orientation and purchase your flight Orientation is a great introduction to life at LIU Global. You will learn about campus facilities, resources, activities, health services, support services, and so much more! We will send you an invitation as soon as dates are confirmed. We will also advise you on how to book your airfare for Costa Rica or another destination if you are a transfer student.

THE WORLD IS YOUR CAMPUS LIU Global offers a four-year educational journey around the world that is unmatched by any other university on the planet. LIU Global students are fully immersed in the cultures of numerous countries on five continents through a unique program that combines classroom instruction, field study, and professional internships, making LIU Global’s Bachelor of Arts degree in Global Studies the only one of its kind in the world.

You will explore the world’s major regions with a dynamic team of professors, whose deep knowledge of their countries and fields of study will enrich your education. You will develop a set of political, economic, cultural, and ecological lenses that will help you understand the challenges that face our global community, exploring issues ranging from urbanization to economic development, and from immigration to climate change. You will learn about creative solutions to meet these challenges, guided by your professors and by each region’s knowledgeable center staff.

UNITED STATES

YEAR 4

COSTA RICA

YEAR 1

LIU Global offers the resources you need to apply your curiosity, commitment, and sense of adventure and become an innovative, socially responsible global leader.

ACADEMIC CENTERS AROUND THE GLOBE COSTA RICA (YEAR 1) Costa Rica’s cities, rainforests, and mountains will be your classroom for LIU Global’s first-year program: • Academic fieldwork, community engagement, and qualitative field research • Exposure to a Latin American perspective on economic development and the environment

EUROPE (YEAR 2) The second year of your LIU Global education based in Italy, with a program featuring: • Independent field research • Courses on the emergence of modern Europe, the European Union, and international relations

YEAR 2 EUROPE CHINA

YEAR 3 HONG KONG

TAIWAN

INDIA

OR

YEAR 3 FIJI AUSTRALIA

AUSTRALIA & FIJI (YEAR 3) LIU Global’s Australia & Fiji program is based in Byron Bay, an intimate South Pacific beach community in New South Wales, where rigorous courses are supplemented by integrated field experiences in a variety of environments. Topics of study include: • Australian society and environmental history • Environmental challenges, including old growth forest destruction, land degradation, and irrigation and water resource issues • Fiji’s tourism and agriculture economies and global market forces • Economic inequality, complex regional geopolitics, and exploitation practices

OR CHINA (YEAR 3) LIU Global’s China Center in Hangzhou offers the opportunity to explore the history and dynamic development of a central player in geopolitics and world economics through: • Courses on the campus of the prestigious Zhejiang University • Intensive Chinese language study • Convenient access to Shanghai (one hour by train)

INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH AND NEW YORK CITY (YEAR 4) LIU Global students complete their capstone experience at the University’s New York City Center, a thriving community and a vanguard for the arts. LIU Global students enjoy the extensive facilities of a college campus.

MY LIU MyLIU (my.liu.edu) is your gateway portal to all of your student information at LIU Global.

MyLIU gives you access to: • Admissions • Student records • Financial assistance • Update your personal information The Student Center page serves as a directory for all the active portal pages, allowing you to keep track of: • Financial aid • Billing • Grades • Class schedules

The University will communicate with students through the email function, so be sure to link your LIU email with your primary email address. All emails must come from your LIU email address.

Access to MyLIU provides you with information about the status of your student accounts. Since this is subject to FERPA (Family Education Rights and Privacy Act) and GLBA (Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act), you can share access to key pages of your account with your parents/guardians, but you should keep your log-in information confidential.

If you are having difficulty accessing your account or you forget your password, please visit it.liu.edu for assistance.

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

Create an FSA ID at fafsa.ed.gov

Complete the FAFSA, with school code 002751 at fafsa.ed.gov

Apply for NYS TAP Program at hesc.ny.gov with TAP school code 0403

Both parent and student tax information from the past couple of years is needed

NYS residents only

Within 3-5 business days, LIU will receive electronic FAFSA information.

Award notice will be mailed and financial aid awards will appear on students’ MyLIU account.

CREATING A FINANCIAL AID PACKAGE The combination of all financial aid awards given to a student is called a financial aid package. To create this package, LIU first needs your FAFSA. Once a student has been awarded financial aid based upon his/her Estimated Family Contribution (EFC), LIU then evaluates a student’s eligibility for additional grants and scholarships. The subtotal of Pell Grant and scholarship/grant awards is also used to determine a student’s eligibility for additional loans. The final package includes information of the combination of governmental grants, institutional scholarships, and eligibility for loans.

APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Applying for financial aid is the only way to qualify for funds that are available from the institution and the U.S. Federal Government to help pay for your college costs.

Financial aid eligibility is determined based on the information you provided on your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which must be filed each year by February 14). Your financial need is determined by considering your college expenses, minus any family contribution (determined from your FAFSA), and minus any scholarship or grant assistance you receive from LIU. External scholarships and loans will also help to defray your overall costs. Completing the FAFSA is your very first step to receiving financial aid. If you and your family have not already completed one, go to fafsa.gov and use the Long Island University Federal School Code 002751.

GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIPS LIU is committed to helping you achieve your dreams and earn a world-class education.

You could be eligible for scholarships, including a scholarship specifically for LIU Global students. Transfer and International students are also eligible.

For more detailed financial information, please visit: liu.edu/global/financials

GLOBAL CITIZENS LIU Global prepares students to be global citizens and cosmopolitan travelers. Upon arrival at each center or program, students receive an extensive orientation to general health practices, safety risks, and emergency response procedures in the region of study. LIU Global’s highest priority is the health and safety of our students, hence our mandatory international health insurance that ensures access to the best medical facilities, emergency assistance, medical evacuation, and repatriation. Visit liu.edu/global/health for more information. LIU Global students are registered at the nearest U.S. Embassy and supported by a 24/7 emergency response system.

IMMUNIZATION All LIU Global students are required to provide proof of immunization. The MMR/ Meningitis form is available at liu.edu/ brooklyn/forms the completed MMR/ Meningitis form along with copies of shot records is required prior to the start of classes.

To ensure the overall health of each student, NYS Public Health Laws 2165 (MMR Requirements) and 2167 (Meningococcal Meningitis) are strictly enforced. Your immunization records must legibly document two complete dates (month/ date/year) for your MMR.

If you are missing one date, you have two options: 1) Obtain an MMR Booster.

2) O btain a Titre (a lab test demonstrating your level of immunities for the MMR). Titres are accepted as valid only when the actual lab results are attached documenting your levels are positive/immune.

All other results will require that you receive an MMR booster.

In many instances, you can receive your booster at University Health and Medical Service, located on the LIU Brooklyn campus or the New York State Department of Health for free. For information about NYSDOH clinics, contact the Immunization Hotline at 212.676.2273, or if you’re in New York City, dial 311.

DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT! ATM cards: one for daily use, and the second to have in your house as a credit card to use for going to the doctor and for emergencies.

MasterCard and Visa are recommended.

You will have health insurance, but you must pay out of pocket for all medical services (LIU Global staff will assist with reimbursement claims). Additionally, you must plan on having money available for personal expenses, including independent travel and entertainment (past students recommend at least $1,000-$1,500 per semester). You will be able to access bank accounts in the U.S. through ATM Plus, Cirrus or Visa credit cards, or international debit cards.

Medication and vitamins: enough vitamins, non-prescription, and prescription medications for the duration of your travels.

Identification: A valid passport, international student identification card (ISIC) and 6-10 passport size photos.

Sunblock and bug spray

Photocopies of all important documents (passport, health insurance, etc.).

Medical history sheet, if you suffer from a particular illness or health condition.

Battery operated radio or alarm clock (in case of emergency while at remote locations) and extra batteries.

A power converter/transformer as well as plug adapters. Most laptops are equipped with a power converter, in which case only the plug adapter is needed.

Personal first-aid kit

BUILD YOUR GLOBAL NETWORK Students begin participating in fieldwork on day one, and continue to build real world experience through internships at the world’s top international organizations.

LIU Global students typically complete at least two internships during their four years. Upon graduating, LIU Global students land coveted fellowships, internships, and employment at some of the world’s most respected corporations and international organizations, including:

Amnesty International

NBC Television

The Associated Press

NeighborWorks American

Centers for Disease Control

Peace Corps

Doctors Without Borders

Red Cross International

Educational Alliance

Soros Foundation

Goldman Sachs

UNESCO

Grameen Foundation

UNICEF

IBM

United Nations

Iowa State University

U.S. Department of Agriculture

J.P. Morgan Chase

U.S. Department of State

Legal Aid Society of Columbus

William J. Clinton Fellowship for Service in India

Metropolitan Museum of Art National Geographic

World Bank

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