“All of my credits transferred and the process has been seamless.” “I’m beyond grateful for having this opportunity,” he said. In his remarks during the meeting, Dallas, a recipient of the New York State Presidential Scholarship, thanked professors and administrators at both schools for being supportive, encouraging and creating a path for his academic success.
It has three campuses – in Selden, Brentwood and Riverhead - and offers more than 100 degree and certificate options.įor Pace junior Reynaldo Dallas, who graduated from SUNY Suffolk with a 3.9 GPA, the transition to Pace University has been smooth. With approximately 25,000 students, Suffolk County Community College is the largest community college in the SUNY (State University of New York) system. It’s one of the many reasons that Pace is ranked number one in upward economic mobility among four-year private universities according to a study conducted by Harvard University’s Opportunity Insights. Historically, Pace has some of the strongest job placement outcomes among undergraduate and graduate students. Transfer students will also be able to tap into thousands of internship and career placement opportunities offered through Pace’s Department of Career Services. SUNY Suffolk students committing to Pace will be able to maximize course offerings and ensure a smooth transfer process. “This initiative is about providing Suffolk students with all the possibilities an outstanding University has to offer and we could not be more pleased that Pace University has agreed to allow our students this opportunity.” With this important Joint Admissions Program, Suffolk students will be guaranteed admission to Pace University upon meeting the qualifications,” said Suffolk County Community College Interim President Louis J. “Suffolk County Community College is about creating opportunities for its students. “This agreement builds on and strengthens our longstanding partnership with Suffolk, and we’re looking forward to welcoming their hard-working, ambitious graduates to Pace.”ĭuring the virtual meeting of the schools, President Krislov noted that SUNY Suffolk graduates have more than 150 majors and programs to choose from at Pace opportunities to get involved in over 100 student clubs and organizations a choice of two campuses – one in lower Manhattan and another in Pleasantville – and can enjoy what campus life has to offer. “We are excited to join with SUNY Suffolk to provide the opportunity for their students to pursue dual admission and start on a path to a four-year degree,” said Pace President Marvin Krislov.
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The schools are also part of The New York State Presidential Transfer Scholarship program, which offers full scholarships to eligible students. Additionally, Pace will offer scholarships of up to $25,000 to eligible transfer students who graduate with a GPA of 3.2 or higher on either Pace University campus in Westchester or New York City. Students graduating from SUNY Suffolk will have their lower level general education/core requirements waived if they transfer to Pace.įor the transfer students, a maximum of 68 credits will be applied toward the completion of the relevant Pace Bachelor’s degree programs. Presidents, provosts and administrators from Pace and SUNY Suffolk made the announcement on Monday, Decemduring a virtual meeting of the two schools.Īs part of the agreement, SUNY Suffolk students who graduate from more than 30 programs with an Associate of Arts (A.A.), Associate of Science (A.S.) or Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree and a minimum grade point average of 2.5 will be guaranteed acceptance to Pace University.
NEW YORK and PLEASANTVILLE, NY (December 14, 2020) – Suffolk County Community Collegeand Pace University have signed a new joint admission agreement, allowing students who complete their studies at SUNY Suffolk to matriculate into Pace with junior standing. Agreement offers seamless academic transition for students