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Kingsborough COMMUNITY COLLEGE

College that works for you.

just two years you can go from dreaming to doing. You’ll get real-world This is experience and individualized support from professors—everything you experience and individualized support from professors—everything o’egtdem o h uueo ra aer of being in demand. You’ve got dreams for the future—of career, a great need to make those dreams happen. But those dreams need a degree. At

college that works for you.

Kingsborough Community College, in Classes that work for you Whether you’re looking to prepare for a ca to a four-year college, Kingsborough will open doors.

Associate Degree programs include:

Accounting Biology reer or planning to transfer Broadcasting/Media Studies/Film Business Administration Chemistry Community Health Computer Information Systems Computer Science Early Childhood Education Engineering Exercise Science/Personal Training Fine Arts/Graphic Design Liberal Arts Journalism & Print Media Maritime Technology Mathematics Mental Health & Human Services Nursing Office Administration & Technology Performing Arts Physical Education Physics Physical Therapy Assistant Retail Merchandising Speech Communication Surgical Technology Therapeutic Recreation Tourism & Hospitality Website Development & Administration

For a complete list of our majors and degree programs, visit www.kbcc.cuny.edu

“I wouldn’t trade my expe WE BRING THE REAL TWO YEARS AND YOU’LL DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU WORLD TO YOU BE READY WANT TO DO? anything. I’ve riences at Not a problem. With over 25 been blessed with challengingKingsborough teachers for Tourism and hospitality majors Spend two years at Kingsborough, who have always been generous. As a math tutor, I’ve learn the restaurant business in and you’ll be ready for a four-year programs—in everything from our Culinary Management Center, college. You’ll have the solid edu- accounting to fashion design to helped others the way I was helped. Now I’m conducting a professional-grade restaurant cational foundation for whatever exercise science to physics— research with a professor and getting paid for it! Isn’t classroom. Maritime technology major you choose. You’ll have the Kingsborough is the place to students train in Jamaica study habits it takes to succeed. explore your options. learning fun?” Bay aboard our own vessel. And you’ll have the guidance Broadcasting students produce to help you choose the college FEEL AT HOME programs in our state-of-the-art that’s right for you. Making the adjustment to college TV station. Whatever career is easy with Kingsborough’s Learning Communities. These are —Anson M. George you’ve got in mind, you’ll find opportunities at Kingsborough small, specially designed classes you won’t get anywhere else. that give you the chance to meet professors and other students while developing the skills for college success. Professors who work for you Nearly 95% of Kingsborough’s faculty hold the highest degree in their field. But they’re more than just experts—they’re teachers who put your education first.

“Cooking is a real passion for me. I’ve always loved food … you never run out of things to learn about food, and it serves as a window into other places and times. In a lot of ways, food is a language. Teaching at KCC has given me an opportunity to pass along that passion to my students. Cooking is a great profession, and New York is one of the world’s best places to be a chef … but beyond all of that, cooking is also an art, a craft, that stays with you forever. It’s a lifelong source of pleasure and adventure.”

—Babette Audant, YOU COME FIRST THEIR RESEARCH, That’s how a graphic design most classes have fewer than Professor of Tourism One of the strongest supports YOUR OPPORTUNITY student and professor 30 students, so professors you’ll find at Kingsborough is Imagine studying science produced the winning NYC teach through hands-on and Hospitality our faculty. What makes them with a professor who con- marathon t-shirt design, learning and group discus- special? Their dedication to ducts research for NASA. Or and it’s why biology majors sions. But they also use working with students. You learning retail merchandising find themselves doing field the latest technology, such know them and they know from industry professionals. research in Jamaica Bay. as smart classrooms and you. Even outside of class, Or studying nursing with video-conferencing rooms. you’re their top priority. When faculty in the field. You can at INVOLVED IN THE you’ve got a question or a Kingsborough. Our professors CLASSROOM problem, they’ll find time are experts in their fields. Why sit in a huge lecture for you—that makes a huge And that means opportunities hall listening to teachers difference when it comes to for you—many bring their who don’t even know your realizing your dreams. projects into the classroom. name? At Kingsborough, A campus that works for you Kingsborough offers clubs for every interest. Here’s just a sample: A good learning environment is important. With our spectacular campus and special community, it’s no wonder KCC graduates are so successful.

Academic Clubs Special Interests Accounting Bull & Bear Finance Club Chemistry Club Chess and Checker Club DECA (Fashion) Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Club Engineering Club Recreation Club Future Teachers Club Honors Club Religious Organizations Mental Health/Human Services Club Chinese Christian Fellowship Music Islamic Students Association Nursing Club K.C.C. Christian Society Tourism & Hospitality Club Newman Yavneh Ethnic Clubs Asian Society Arts Antheon (literary magazine) Caribbean Club K.C.C. Dancers Hillel K.C.C. T.V. Hispanic Committee Odyssey (yearbook) International Students Union Photography Club Italian-American Club Scepter (campus newspaper) Pan African Students AssociationSculpture Club WKRB (campus radio station)

As Brooklyn’s community “Teaching for me is a great 120 COUNTRIES AND WHAT’S OUR THIS IS MORE THAN JUST LOTS TO DO college, we sponsor hundreds 70 LANGUAGES CAMPUS LIKE? A PRETTY PLACE Kingsborough is more than books of community events every learning experience. In the Kingsborough draws students It’s like having your own park. At Kingsborough, you’ll have and classes. A lot more. It’s a year, such as our summer writing classroom, I work with from all over Brooklyn, parts No noise. No distractions. Just access to some of the best place to get involved, meet new music festival, children’s of Staten Island, Manhattan, 70 acres of waterfront property. facilities in the city. Our Marine people, and try new things. That’s theater, and performing arts students of all ages and from Queens, and the Bronx. But We’ve even got our own beach. Academic Center is home to our easy to do with over 80 different festival. Last year, more than they also come from all over the But that’s just the beginning. marine labs, nursing program, clubs and organizations to choose 200,000 people attended everywhere around the world. world. Here, you’ll get to know We’ve also got a complete fitness aquarium, and 300-seat playhouse. from. We also offer intercollegiate special events hosted by The stories our students tell people of all faiths, all races, center with free weights and The Leon M. Goldstein Performing Kingsborough. and intramural sports, homecoming Arts Center is an incredible 743- about their lives, and their skills all ages. What you find here cardio machines; racquetball, activities, concerts on the square, is a family feeling—we’re a basketball, and volleyball courts; seat facility. And our Academic and more. in telling these stories, never community where people can an indoor pool and jogging track; Village features state-of-the-art share their ideas and points and a sauna. Plus the College classrooms, computer labs, and cease to amaze me.” of view. Center features movies, lectures, a child-care center. and concerts. All free to —Dr. Leonard Green, Kingsborough students. Professor of English Student services that work for you At Kingsborough, we expect a lot of you, but you meet those expectations. We’re there for you every step of the way.

we also provide the tools and support to

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“A college education is the YOU NEVER HAVE TO YOU’LL GET SUPPORT WE HELP YOU SUCCEED And it all begins with Strategies most important gift you can GO IT ALONE FOR EVERY SITUATION You can do it at Kingsborough. Whatever your circumstances, for College Success, a one-credit give yourself, and Kingsborough Need help planning your courses? you’ll find people and services course that gives you the skills Our Academic Advisement and here who can help. You’ll also you need in college, such as Community College is committed Registration Center provides find highly specialized support time management and effective to helping you achieve your one-on-one assistance. Has life services, such as the Advanced test-preparation strategies. thrown you a curveball? Our Student Counseling Program, Free individual tutoring is educational goals.” Retention Program will help you which helps ensure you graduate also available for almost all deal with it, stay in school, and on time, and the Office of Kingsborough courses. We also earn your degree. Whether it’s International Student Affairs, offer specialized support, such as —Dr. Regina Peruggi professional childcare or advice which provides comprehensive our Center for Health Careers, Kingsborough Community College which provides interested students President, about your long-term goals, assistance, including we offer an extensive range of immigration and visa matters with information sessions about academic services and support for Kingsborough students. our health-related programs and programs that provide everything workshops for pre-nursing students you need to be successful. preparing for their licensing exam. Athletics that work for you Get ready to compete. opportunities to find some friendly competition. Kingsborough gives you the facilities and the

Kingsborough Community College is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association and the CUNY conference, and offers teams in the following:

Men’s Sports Women’s Sports Baseball Basketball Basketball Tennis Soccer Track Tennis Volleyball Track

ATHLETICS IS PART OF FIND YOUR BALANCE JUST WANT SOME INTRAMURALS LET YOU THE EXPERIENCE Kingsborough is a great place to EXERCISE? KEEP ON PLAYING Our sports programs are always continue playing your sport, but Swim, shoot hoops, work out— At Kingsborough, you don’t have contenders—our teams and the most important thing you’ll all in our award-winning fitness to be a varsity athlete to compete. individual athletes consistently win get here is an education. That’s center and all you have to do Whatever your sport—badminton, championships. But even with our why we do everything to make is show your ID. We also offer bowling, soccer, water volleyball, success, our athletes don’t focus sure you’re able to compete and fitness and recreational classes you name it—our extensive only on their sport. We want sports still excel in your classes. Our in all kinds of activities, including intramural program lets you to be part of your total college coaches and faculty members aerobics, yoga, and sailing. face off against other students, experience. So while you’re work together to see that our faculty, and staff every week. developing your athletic skills, student athletes balance the you’ll also have other opportunities demands of competition with to develop the academic and the demands of class. social skills you need to succeed in all aspects of life. Connections that work for you Here’s where it all pays off—get the guidance and connections to help you with your future.

You’ll find Kingsborough graduates in every industry. Our alumni include:

Pete Falcone, former New York Mets pitcher Jeffin Koinange, Africa CNN Chief Correspondent

LarrySenator Seabrook, (33rdNew district) York State

Lenny Greene, DJ for New York’s KISS-FM Mark Weber, CEO of Philips Van Heusen Clothing Company

KarenRadio, Stewart, New Yorknews anchor for WCBS

JimBay Wunderman, Area Council,President San Francisco and CEO of

HowieProgramming Green, Vice-President for Sirius Satellite of Radio

AnthonyParagon Trani, LifePresident Insurance and Company CEO of

Carminecolumnist Santa and Maria, politicalnewspaper activist

Ericproducer Goldberg, fortelevision CSI-NY and writer CSI-Miami and

Jamespartner E. Flynn of Avenida Jr., co-founder America, Inc.and

ScottCompanies Cantone, Forest City Ratner

MarkBear Seruya, StearnsSenior & Co. Managing Director

Andrew Weyman, HBO

“Kingsborough gave me the “Through Kingsborough’s liberal A KINGSBOROUGH WHERE YOU GO BE READY FOR THE DEGREE WILL MAKE FROM HERE JOB MARKET educational background I could arts courses, I’ve gained valuable THINGS HAPPEN If you want to go on to a four- With Kingsborough you’ll not call on later in life to propel knowledge about what the world You can launch your career. year school, our Transfer Office only be ready, you’ll know you’re You can continue your education. will help you market yourself so ready. We’ll help you find an some of my entrepreneurial has to offer. Kingsborough has Whatever you choose to do, we’ll that you can get into the school internship that will give you the ventures (like E! Entertainment given me a strong educational be there to make sure you’re you want. Thinking about trans- real-world experience and the prepared for the next step. At ferring to a private school? We skills—such as networking, TV) forward. On top of that, the foundation I’m able to build the heart of this preparation is can provide tons of information problem solving, and communicat- our Career Development Center. ing— that give you an advantage campus sure is a place to dream upon to fulfill my goal of on scholarships—specifically for Here, you’ll find assistance in community college graduates—to in today’s job market. To make of what the future can hold.” becoming a music teacher.” choosing a major, job-placement schools such as Adelphi, Hofstra, finding an internship easier, we resources, and individualized NYU, St. John’s, Pace, and host internship fairs that bring guidance for your plans after St. Joseph’s, to name a few. employers from all over the city —Dawn Taitt graduation. to campus. —Larry Namer, the E! Entertainmentco-founder Network of

and Reality Central All at a cost that works for you

CONFUSED ABOUT FINANCIAL AID? Here’s what you need to know. There are two types of financial aid:

1. Need-based financial aid, which includes grants, loans, and scholarships, is based on your financial need as calculated by the information supplied on the FAFSA form.

This aid includes the following programs:

• New York State Tuition Assistance Program

• Federal Pell Grant

• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant

• Federal Work-Study Program

• Federal Stafford Loan Program

Many other forms of need-based aid are available. Ask our Financial Aid Office for more information.

2. Merit-based aid, which includes scholarships, grants, or awards based on your academic achievement or involvement in a particular activity. This type of assistance is offered not because you demonstrate financial need, but because you meet other non-financial criteria. To learn more, talk to our Financial Aid Office.

Did you know that WE MAKE SUCCESS BUY ONE, APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID IS EASY CONTACT Kingsborough’s tuition AFFORDABLE GET ONE FREE Just follow these steps: INFORMATION is lower—much lower— At Kingsborough, we work hard to It doesn’t get much better than If you have questions about than tuition at most 4-year see that every student receives an this. At Kingsborough, NYC 1. Apply for admission to Kingsborough. You must apply and be financial aid, please contact public or private colleges? excellent education without taking residents who attend a 12-week accepted to receive any financial assistance. us. We’ll be happy to help you. Plus, as a Kingsborough on a large financial burden. There semester as a full time student 2. Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), student, you may qualify are many forms of financial aid get the following 6-week session for federal and state available from your high school counselor, Kingsborough’s Kingsborough’s available, and most students can at no extra cost. Go for 12 weeks financial aid that will Financial Aid Office, or online at fafsa.ed.gov. Financial Aid Office cover their educational expenses in the fall, and the 6-week winter Room U-201 cover all or part of 3. Submit the completed FAFSA as soon as you can after your tuition costs. with available financial aid programs. session is free. Attend twelve 718-368-4644 weeks in the spring, and the January 1. Have the results sent to Kingsborough (our code [email protected] summer session is free. (Not all is 002694). students are eligible. Please 4. One to four weeks after you submit your FAFSA, you’ll check with the Admissions Office receive a Student Aid Report. This tells you your Expected for residency requirements.) Family Contribution (an estimate of how much you and your family are expected to contribute toward your education). 5. When the financial aid award letter is sent to you, please either accept or decline it by the date stated and return it to the Financial Aid Office at Kingsborough. 6. Apply for any student loan awards you’ve received. Kingsborough at a glance

CAMPUS ACADEMIC CALENDAR Kingsborough ranks in the top League for Innovation in the 70 secure acres located on Kingsborough’s academic calendar 3% of all community colleges in Community College, the the southern tip of Brooklyn, is divided into two major semesters, the number of degrees awarded Association of Colleges and overlooking Jamaica Bay each consisting of a 12-week to minority students. Universities in the State of New and Sheepshead Bay module, followed by an optional York, the Council of Higher 6-week module. ACCREDITATION Education Institutions in New STUDENT BODY Kingsborough is fully accredited York City, Junior College Council Approximately 15,000 credit OUTCOMES and approved by the Commission of the Middle Atlantic States, students and an additional Nearly 80% of Kingsborough of Higher Education of the Middle Middle States Association of 20,000 continuing education students go on to a 4-year States Association of Colleges Colleges and Schools, New York students college after graduation. and Schools. The National League State Association of Junior 65% full-time, 35% part-time for Nursing Accreditation Colleges, and the Association 60% female, 40% male More than 70% of Kingsborough Commission (NLNAC) accredits of College Unions-International. 70 different languages graduates earn their bachelor’s the Nursing Program and the spoken on campus degree. Commission on Accreditation in 120 different countries Physical Therapy Education represented Kingsborough ranks in the top 5% accredits the Physical Therapy of all community colleges in Assistant Program. All academic FACULTY awarding associate degrees to programs are registered by 95% hold a Ph.D. students wishing to transfer to the New York State Education or equivalent degree four-year colleges and universities. Department. The College is a member of the American Student-to-Faculty Ratio Association of Community 18:1 Colleges (AACC), the American Council on Education (ACE), the DIRECTIONS BY CAR BY SUBWAY From Manhattan and Staten F Line: Take the F Line to the Island: Take the Belt Parkway Avenue X Station, then transfer to eastbound to Exit 8A (Coney the eastbound B1 to Kingsborough. Island Avenue). Cross Coney Island Avenue and continue along N Line (Sea Beach): Take the N Guider Avenue to the traffic light. Line to the Bay Parkway /86th Turn right onto East 12th Street Street Station, then transfer to the for one block. Turn left onto eastbound B1 to Kingsborough. Neptune Avenue at the traffic light. Turn right at traffic light Q or B lines: Take the Q or onto Cass Place and proceed B Line to the Brighton Beach to the second traffic light. Turn Station, then transfer to the east- right onto West End Avenue. bound B1 to Kingsborough or take Turn left at second traffic light the Q or B Line to the Sheepshead onto Oriental Boulevard, which Bay Station, then transfer to the leads directly to the college. B49 to Kingsborough.

From Queens and Nassau: Take D Line (West End): Take the D Line the Belt Parkway westbound to to the 25th Avenue Station, then Exit 8A (Coney Island Avenue). transfer to the eastbound B1 to Turn right onto Voorhies Avenue. Kingsborough. Turn right at second traffic light to Sheepshead Bay Road. At third 2, 3, 4 or 5 Lines: Take the traffic light turn right onto Emmons 2, 3, 4 or 5 to the Franklin Avenue Avenue. At second traffic light turn Station/Eastern Parkway, then left onto West End Avenue. Turn left transfer to the S Line to at the third traffic light onto the Prospect Park Station, then Oriental Boulevard. transfer to the Q or B Lines; take the Q or B Line to the Brighton BY BUS Beach Station, then transfer to the Direct to the College: Take B1 eastbound B1 to Kingsborough. or B49 to the last stop, Oriental Boulevard and Mackenzie Street, Also, when classes are in session, then walk east on Oriental there is a Kingsborough shuttle Boulevard, which leads directly bus available at the Brighton to the entrance of Kingsborough. Beach Station.

It is the policy of the City University of New York and Kingsborough Community College to recruit, admit and provide services for students without regard to race, sex, age, national origin, color, religion, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. KINGSBOROUGH IS

For more information, call us at (718) COLLEGE, email us at [email protected] Apply now. or visit us on the web at www.kbcc.cuny.edu

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