Freshman Admission: The Details

Note: A detailed Suffolk County Community College Transfer Guide is available for transfer students.

The Admissions Committee takes into account the written essay, teacher and counselor recommendations, school, sports and work activities, the admissions interview and extenuating circumstances such as health problems, family problems or learning disabilities.

In order to be considered for admission, you are required to submit:

1. A completed application form.
2. A $30 application fee or fee waiver.
3. Official copies of your secondary school records.
4. Official copies of SAT or ACT scores (these may be included on your secondary school records).
5. Art majors are required to perform a personal portfolio review before the faculty prior to admission and award of scholarship.
6. Writing majors are required to submit a portfolio in order to be considered for a writing scholarship.
7. Submit an essay in which you state your reasons for wishing to attend Southampton Graduate Campus.
8. Submit 2 teacher or counselor recommendations.

Although not required, you are encouraged to visit Southampton Graduate Campus for a relaxed and informative admissions interview and campus tour. To make an appointment, call 1-800-LIU-PLAN or e-mail us at admissions@southampton.liu.edu at least one week in advance of the day you would like to have an informational interview.

As soon as all required admissions credentials are received, the Admissions Committee will review your file. You will be notified of your admissions decision within two weeks of completion of your folder.

Transfer Admission: The Details

• Transfer credit may be awarded for accredited academic courses completed with a grade of "C" or better. With an Associate Degree, grades of D may also transfer.
• A maximum of sixty-eight credits may transfer from an accredited two-year college.
• A maximum of ninety-eight credits may transfer from an accredited four-year college.
• A minimum of thirty credits must be earned at Southampton Graduate Campus. A minimum of 128 credits is required for graduation from Southampton. Some programs may have additional course requirements.
• Transfers must fulfill all major and liberal arts core requirements in order to receive a Bachelor's degree.
• A minimum grade point average of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) is required for admission.

The Admissions Committee considers transfer recommendations, school, sports and work activities, the admissions interview and extenuating circumstances such as health problems, family problems or learning disabilities. Transfer students are encouraged to arrange for a personal interview.

In order to be considered for transfer admission, you are required to submit:

1. A completed application form.
2. A $30 application fee or fee waiver.
3. Official transcripts of all previous college work.
4. Official secondary school records and SAT or ACT scores.

Although not required, you are encouraged to:

1. Submit an admissions essay stating your educational goals.
2. Submit professor or transfer counselor recommendations.
3. Visit Southampton Graduate Campus for a relaxed and informative admissions interview and campus tour. To make an appointment, call 1-800-LIU-PLAN or e-mail us at admissions@southampton.liu.edu at least one week in advance.

As soon as all required admissions credentials are received, the Admissions Committee will review your file. You will be notified of your admissions decision within two weeks of completion of your folder.