Baruch College
The City University of New York
Fact Sheet 2021‐2022 Baruch College is consistently ranked among the top colleges in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, Princeton Review, and others. Our campus is located in Midtown Manhattan, within easy reach of Wall Street and the global headquarters of major companies and non‐profit and cultural About: organizations, giving students unparalleled internship, career, and networking opportunities. The College's more than 18,000 students, who speak more than 110 languages and trace their heritage to more than 170 countries, have been repeatedly named one of the most ethnically diverse student bodies in the United States.
55 Lexington Ave Physical Address: New York, NY 10010
One Bernard Baruch Way Mailing Address: Box J‐0810 New York, NY 10010‐5585
Website: www.baruch.cuny.edu/study‐abroad (click on “Exchange Students”) Study Abroad Office Phone: +1 646 312‐2090
General Inquiries: Email: [email protected] Contact for Exchange Agreements/Numbers, Dr. Richard Mitten Academic Matters, Director of Study Abroad and Safety/ [email protected] Emergencies: +1 646 312‐2076
Mr. Christopher Tingue Contact for Outgoing Associate Director of Study Abroad Exchange: [email protected] +1 646 312‐2104
Ms. Dina Luu Van Lang Contact for Incoming Assistant Director of Study Abroad Exchange: [email protected] +1 646 312‐2091
Areas of Study *
Accountancy Finance Marketing Management Computer Information Industrial/Organizational ▪ Advertising and Marketing Systems Psychology Communications (UG) ▪ General CIS International Business ▪ Digital Marketing ▪ Data CIS Management ▪ General Marketing ▪ Information Risk and ▪ Entrepreneurship ▪ International Marketing (UG) Cybersecurity ▪ Human Resource Management ▪ Marketing Analysis Economics ▪ Operations Management Statistics and Quantitative Modeling Real Estate Actuarial Science (UG) Financial Engineering (G) Modern Languages and Anthropology Graphic Communication (UG) Comparative Literature (UG) Arts Administration History (UG) Music (UG) Art History and Theatre (UG) Jewish Studies (UG) Natural Sciences (UG) Asian & Asian American Journalism and the Writing Psychology (UG) Studies (UG) Professions (UG) Philosophy (UG) Communication Studies Management of Musical Political Science (UG) Economics Enterprises (UG) Religion and Culture (UG) English (UG) Mathematics (UG) Sociology (UG) Statistics (UG)
Public Affairs (UG) Higher Education Administration (G) Public Administration (G) K‐12 Education Leadership (G)
*KEY: UG – Undergraduate only Courses in areas of study without these codes are open to both undergraduate G – Graduate only and graduate students Important Dates from Academic Calendar The Academic Calendar for 2021 – 2022 is not yet available; check for it online at https://www.baruch.cuny.edu/registrar/registration/academic‐calendar.html Aug. 21, 2020* Exchange Student Orientation * Approximate dates, Aug. 26, 2020 First Day of Classes students will be Sept. 7, 2020 PLEASE NOTE:Labor Day (College Closed) BECAUSE OF THE notified of exact dates. Sept. 10, 2020** Study Abroad Fair ATTENDANCE AT No Scheduled Classes† Sept. 18‐20, 2020 COVID-19 PANDEMIC, ALL ORIENTATION IS Sept. 28, 2020 No Scheduled Classes† Fall Term MANDATORY Oct. 12, 2020 STUDENT EXCHANGEColumbus Day (College Closed) PROGRAMS Nov. 26‐29, 2020 Thanksgiving Weekend (College Closed) Dec. 9, 2020 HAVE BEEN SUSPENDEDLast Day of Scheduled Classes THROUGH ** Exact dates will be Dec. 14‐20, 2020 Final Examinations Week announced at the Dec. 20, 2020 THE SPRINGEnd of Fall Term 2021 SEMESTER. beginning of each Dec. 20‐Jan. 29, 2020 Winter Recess semester. Jan. 27, 2021THE * ACADEMICExchange Student Orientation CALENDAR PARTICIPATION IN Jan. 29, 2021 First Day of Classes THE STUDY Feb. 12, 2021 SHOWN IS FORLincoln’s Birthday (College Closed) 2020-2021; CHECK ABROAD FAIR IS Feb. 15, 2021 Presidents’ Day (College Closed) MANDATORY Feb. 11, 2021** Study Abroad Fair Spring Term ONLINE FOR THE 2021-2022 Mar. 27‐ Apr. 4, 2021 Spring Recess (No Scheduled Classes) †College offices are May 17, 2021 ACADEMICLast Day of Scheduled Classes CALENDAR still open, even May 19‐25,2021 Final Examinations Week though no classes May 25, 2021 End of Spring Term meet.
Special Programs of interest to exchange students:
The Writing Center offers students free academic writing support. With both in‐person and online sessions with professional consultants available, the Baruch Writing Center offers students assistance on any step in the writing process, from brainstorming about ideas to final revisions of a paper.
The only program of its kind in the U.S., Tools for Clear Speech is designed to help non‐native English
speakers improve their oral communication skills. The program offers workshops and one‐on‐one sessions, small group conversation hours, focused skills series, and oral communication video assessments.
The Student Academic Consulting Center provides tutoring services in most subjects to Baruch students. From one‐on‐one instructional sessions to support material such as videos, software, reference books and handouts, The “SAC Center” provides students the tools they will need to succeed academically in any subject.
Facilities: Study & Presentation Rooms Computing Labs Newman Library: Printing Stations Laptop Rentals Designated “Quiet Study Rooms”
Purchase and Rent Textbooks Bookstore: Baruch gear and stationery supplies available for purchase On‐site café and eating area Olympic‐size pool Sauna Fully‐equipped Fitness Center Gym: Auxiliary Gym (equipped for volleyball, indoor soccer or tennis) Basketball and Racquetball courts Intramural Sports teams
Important Information about our student exchanges: Nomination Deadline: Fall Term: March 15 Spring Term: October 1
Application Part I Application Deadline: Fall Term: April 1 Deadlines Spring Term: October 8 Part II Application Deadline: Fall Term: April 15 Spring Term: October 15
If you are a student at one of Baruch’s partner universities and wish to study at Baruch as a visiting Application Procedure exchange student, you must apply through and be nominated by your home institution. Proficiency in English: Although there is no required minimum score, a TOEFL score of around 90 or IELTS score of 6.5 are Language Requirements the recommended levels of proficiency in the language. Alternatively, demonstrated completion of an equivalent of 30 U.S. credits’ worth of courses taught in English is an acceptable proof of proficiency. All exchange students are required to have health and accident insurance coverage for the entire Insurance duration of their stay at Baruch College.
The Student Disability Services office provides appropriate accommodations to students with disabilities to promote equal access to the college’s programs and services. The office provides Disability assistive technology that empowers students to self‐advocate and develop the skills necessary to succeed academically.
All exchange students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the United States will need to Visa obtain a J‐1 visa in order to study at Baruch College.
The Baruch Residence Hall is located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. For more information about the Residence Hall, consult the Baruch Housing Website: https://enrollmentmanagement.baruch.cuny.edu/housing‐services/ Accommodation If you wish to apply to live here during your time at Baruch contact the Baruch Study Abroad Office. *Please be advised that, due to limited availability, housing in the Residence Hall cannot be guaranteed.*
Category 1 Semester Academic Year Estimated Living Books and Supplies $950 $1,900 Expenses for Transportation (Public) $770 $1,540 2020‐2021 Personal Expenses $2,500 $5,000 Housing $8,100 $16,200 (These are estimates, subject to change, actual cost will depend on personal Meals (at home) $1,512 $3,024 preferences.) Lunch $860 $1,720 Total: $14,692 $29,384
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