Is your college offering an open-house? Online open-house? Virtual tour? If yes, please provide the details.

Admissions:

• What are the application deadlines for admissions – for spring admission? For fall admission?
• Where/how can I apply?
• Is there an application fee? If so, what is the fee? Are fee waivers available?
• Is the ACT or SAT required?
• When are notifications of acceptance sent?
• What are the academic credentials of the typically admitted student (e.g. GPA, ACT/SAT scores)?
• Which extracurricular activities are considered when making admissions decisions? How heavily are they weighed?
• Are letters of recommendation required?
• Do you require an essay?
• Do you require an interview? Audition? Portfolio? If yes, when/where will it take place?
• May I contact you if I have any more questions? What is the best way for me to contact you – via telephone? Via email?
• What type of support do you offer Students with Disabilities? Veterans? Active Military?
• What percent of applicants are accepted to the university?

Academics:

• Do I have to declare a major when I apply?
• Is there someone at your school who will help me find an internship?
• Does your college offer any special programs like independent study or study abroad?
• What support services are offered to students (e.g. tutoring, career counseling, study skills workshops)?
• Does your college provide preparation for licensing exams? If yes, is it provided free of charge?
• Do you offer evening classes?
• Do you offer online classes?
• Will all of my community college credits transfer – with a degree? Without a degree?
• What is the maximum number of credits that can be transferred?
• How many more credits will I need to complete in order to receive my Bachelor’s Degree at your institution?
• Are there any specific requirements for certain programs at your college?
• Are certain majors more competitive to gain admission to than others?

Financial Aid/Scholarships/Finances:

• Do you offer payment plans?
• What type of scholarship opportunities are available?
• Do you offer scholarships to members of Phi Theta Kappa?
• Are there separate deadlines for admission and scholarship applications?
• Do I need to complete a FAFSA application in order to apply for academic scholarships?
• What opportunities are there for on-campus employment?

Athletes:

• Are college athletes required to live on campus? If so, is housing provided?
• What GPA must be maintained in order to remain active?
• Will I have a specified adviser familiar with the scheduling issues of an athlete?
• Will I be required to sit out a year if I transfer to your college?

Campus Life:

• What types of extracurricular activities are offered on campus?
• Are there fraternities? Sororities? Clubs?
• What type of food services are available to students - Kosher? Halal? Vegetarian?
• Is there job placement assistance for graduates?
• What is the college doing to cultivate a safe campus?
• Are there police stationed on campus, or does the university rely on its own security team?
• How does the university communicate with students in an emergency?

Housing:

• Is housing available/mandatory for transfer students?
• Are students required to live on campus?
• What housing and meal plans are offered?

Parking:

• Are students allowed to have cars on campus?
• Is parking available on campus?
• When should students apply for parking?

Be sure to check the Queensborough Campus Events Calendar for details on our Transfer Workshops and Table Visits.