Pace University

Pace University
Admission Office
One Pace Plaza
New York, New York 10038
USA
Telephone: 1.800.874.PACE
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Location

Located on the East Coast of the United States in New York State, the University offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate program at three of its campuses in an around New York City:

New York City Campus - is located at One Pace Plaza, opposite City Hall in Lower Manhattan. Situated in the heart of the civic and financial center of the city, this campus is impressive not only for its facilities, but as an intellectual and cultural point for one of the New York City's most dynamic and revitalized areas.

Pleasantville/Briarcliff Campus - set on 200 acres of rolling countryside in mid-Westchester county just 40 minutes from New York City; it offers an idyllic and tranquil setting for those seeking a traditional college campus.

White Plains Graduate Center - Another campus situated in Westchester County, it is conveniently located near the Metro North railroad station. As the county seat of Westchester and a thriving business community, White Plains serves as headquarters for many nationally known business firms.

Semesters begin in September, January, and Six Week Summer Sessions begin in June and July.

Climate

When it comes to climate New York enjoys all four seasons. It experiences beautiful springs and autumns with temperatures averaging in the 60's, winters averaging 20-40 degrees and mild to hot summers, 70-85 degrees.

Faculty Who Teach Theory and Practice

Faculties bring practical experience to their classroom teaching. They have extensive experience as professors, researchers and working professionals in their chosen field. 95% of all faculties hold doctorate degrees.

Six Schools and Colleges

There are six colleges at Pace University offering undergraduate and graduate degrees, including Associate, Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate, and other specialized degrees.

Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Lubin School of Business
Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems
School of Education
School of Law
Lienhard School of Nursing

Rankings

U.S. News and World Report ranks Pace University's Lubin School of Business among the nation's top 50 undergraduate business programs in its "America's Best Colleges 2008" survey.

Affiliations and Accreditation

Pace University is charted by the Regents of the State of New York and accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. The programs of the Lienhard School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the Law School by the American Bar Association and the American Association of Law Schools, and the doctor of psychology degree by the American Psychological Association. The chemistry and biology programs in New York and Pleasantville are approved by the American Chemical Society. The bachelor of science program in computer science and bachelor of science program in information systems accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET). The baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degree programs in business offered by the Lubin School of Business are accredited by the AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

The University is also a member of the:
American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
American Association of Women
American Council of Education
American Psychology Association
Association of American Colleges
Association of Colleges and Universities of the State of New York
Association for a Better New York
Association for Continuing Higher Education
Association of University Evening Classes
Coalition on Urban and Metropolitan Universities
College Entrance Examination Board
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities
Council for higher Education Accreditation
Council of Graduate Schools
European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD)
Fulbright Association
IAUP-NAC
Latin American Council of Schools of Business Administration (CLADEA)
Mid-Atlantic Regional Nursing Association
Middle Atlantic Association of Colleges of Business Administration
Middle State Association of Colleges and Schools
National Alliance of Business
National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
National Council for Science and the Environment
National University Continuing Higher Education Association
New York Campus Compact
The Conference Board, Inc.
The County Chamber of Commerce

Pace is affiliated with the:
American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education
American Association of School Administrators
American Educational Research Association

Class Size

Pace combines rich diversity in programs and people with an emphasis on close personal attention and small class size, averaging only 25 students.

Successful Graduates

What do the Chairman, President & CEO of Verizon Communications; President and CEO of EUR Systems, Inc.; Executive VP and General manager of A&E Network, The History Channel; County Legislator of Rockland County; and President and CEO of Barnes and Noble.com have in common? They're all Pace Graduates. You will find over 100,000 Pace graduates working successfully in a wide variety of professions, applying their real-world Pace education and achieving their dreams.

Student Life

Pace offers more than 100 different organizations: an active greek life including numerous national and local sororities and fraternities; co-curricular organizations including the nationally recognized debate Model United Nations Team, the Debate Team and numerous cultural and ethnic clubs.

Living On Campus

If you choose to live on one of our two campuses, you will be right in the heart of things, at the hub of activity- day or night. Pace's New York City campus, located downtown across from City Hall and within walking distance of Wall Street, Chinatown, Little Italy, and Tribeca offers on-campus housing in Maria's Tower, an extraordinary 18-story building overlooking the Brooklyn Bridge, as well as alternative housing options in University-sponsored, off-campus apartments.

Our Pleasantville/Briarcliff campus in Westchester County offers a suburban setting just forty minutes north of New York City. Several types of housing arrangements are available to students including three-story townhouses, spacious suites and traditional rooms, along with a host of indoor and outdoor recreational amenities.

Transportation

Pace University is conveniently located near New York's three international airports for travel in and out of the country. Major commuter train and subway lines make traveling throughout New York City and surrounding metropolitan and suburban areas easy. Students may commute to New Jersey, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Westchester county, and Connecticut. Pace also offers shuttle bus services for transporting students between campuses daily.

Application for Admission Requirements

Undergraduate

Application Form, Application Fee of $45.00, Official High School Transcript, Official University Transcript (Transfer Students), Official TOEFL Scores, Two Letters of Recommendation, Statement of Financing of Studies, Affidavit of Financial Support, 500-700 word personal essay, and SAT or ACT scores.

Graduate

Application Form, Application Fee of $65.00, Signed Personal Statement, Recommendations, Official College or University Transcript(s) from all Institutions attended, Official GMAT or GRE Test Score Report (for select programs), Official TOEFL Score Report (if required), Pace Financial Affidavit, and Bank Documentation of Available funds.

About Our Programs

The Pace English Language Institute (ELI) offers international students intensive English courses for academic and career preparation. The Pace Cooperative Education Program, which gives international students the chance to obtain valuable career skills through part-time, study related work in some of the largest and most prestigious companies in the United States.

If you are interested in any of our programs and would like to request information, please contact us!

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