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POPULAR MAJORS Business/Transfer, Human Services/Transfer, Liberal Arts, Communications, Education, Criminal Justice, Information Management, Phlebotomy UNIQUE PROGRAMS Aviation, Fire Science, Performing Arts, Art Studies, Exercise Science

POPULAR MAJORS Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Criminal Justice WHAT’S NEW? Dental Assisting, BioManufacturing, Emergency Medical Services, Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology, Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Undergraduates 13,703 Student Faculty Ratio 18 to 1 Erie Community College (ECC) offers over 70 degree and certificate programs in the areas of health sciences, business and public service, liberal arts, and engineering and technologies. ECC is ranked among the top 100 two-year colleges in the nation in awarding associate degrees. Serving over 13,000 students, the College has three conveniently located campuses in Williamsville, Orchard Park and downtown Buffalo. ECC’s Vehicle Technology Training Center is the area’s only comprehensive postsecondary automotive-related training facility. ECC offers childcare at all campuses and a top-notch athletics program, which is highlighted by the state-of-the-art Burt Flickinger Athletic Center and a nationally-ranked football program. Transfer agreements with over 25 four-year colleges make it easy for graduates to continue their studies. ECC graduates enjoy a 90 percent job placement and transfer rate. ECC also provides workforce development opportunities to the community through jobspecific training and internships, and fosters cooperative partnerships with local businesses. ECC has had a major economic impact on Erie County and is a good investment of state and local tax dollars. Every dollar of state and local taxes invested in ECC brings a monetary return to state and local governments.

POPULAR MAJORS Fashion Design, Photography, Fashion Merchandising Management, Advertising and Marketing Communications, Communication Design WHAT’S NEW? Liberal Arts Minors, Entrepreneurship for the Fashion and Design Industry (BS)

Undergraduates 9,800 Student Faculty Ratio 19 to 1 Dutchess Community College, with a main campus on 130 scenic acres in Poughkeepsie and satellite campus in Wappingers Falls, offers quality and value for those interested in starting their four-year degree at an acclaimed two-year school, as well as those pursuing career-track programs. The College awards AS, AA and AAS degrees, as well as certificates in fields including human services, health, business, liberal arts, computer information and technology. DCC is a smart choice, offering more than 60 programs in an enriching, engaging, studentcentered environment supported by outstanding faculty. Facilities include 10 major academic buildings, state-of-the-art library, laboratories, "smart" technology sites, art studios, theater, gymnasium, fitness center and dining hall. The student experience at DCC is further enriched by a host of activities and clubs and the College's vast collection of paintings, outdoor sculptures and other artwork. DCC offers a two-year, full-tuition scholarship for students who graduate in the top 10 percent of their Dutchess County high school class. Among the College's 40,000 alumni are many business, political, academic, cultural, civic and community leaders. Discover . . . Connect . . . Change . . . at Dutchess Community College.

Undergraduates 10,207 Student Faculty Ratio 17 to 1 The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) is where creativity gets down to business. Known worldwide as the premier institution of fashion education, FIT is also a renowned college of art and design, business and technology, with more than 40 programs leading to the AAS, BFA, BS, MA, and MPS degrees. Majors span a wide range of fields, from interactive media and toy design to international trade and cosmetics and fragrance marketing. Each major includes a full liberal arts education, and study options include the Presidential Scholars honors program and study abroad. FIT's campus occupies a tree-lined block in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, global center of art, business, communications, and design. A faculty of academics and working professionals integrates hands-on teaching with real-world expertise, and industry connections provide unrivaled internship and career opportunities. One third of FIT student interns are hired by their sponsor companies, and FIT Career Services boasts a nearly 90 percent graduate placement rate. With students from all over the U.S. and the world, FIT's community is truly diverse. Athletics and over 60 student clubs contribute to a robust college community and all matriculated students are eligible to apply for on-campus housing.

COMMUNITY COLLEGES

DUTCHESS

Community College

ERIE

Community College

53 Pendell Road Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 p. 845.431.8010 f. 845.431.8605 www.sunydutchess.edu/admissions admissions@sunydutchess.edu

121 Ellicott Street Buffalo, NY 14203 p. 716.851.1ECC f. 716.270.2961 www.ecc.edu info@ecc.edu

FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Seventh Avenue at 27th Street New York, NY 10001-5992 p. 212.217.3760, 800.GO.TO.FIT f. 212.217.3761 www.fitnyc.edu/admissions fitinfo@fitnyc.edu

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