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Overview
The College of Staten Island, a senior college of the City University of New York, was founded in 1976 through the union of two existing colleges, Richmond College and Staten Island Community College. Richmond College, an upper-division college that offered undergraduate and graduate degrees to students who had successfully completed the first two years of college at the Staten Island Community College (founded in 1955) or elsewhere, was founded in 1965. The College of Staten Island is the only public senior college of higher learning on Staten Island. The College offers fully accredited undergraduate and graduate programs.

More than 1,400 graduate students enrolled at the College of Staten Island in the 2007 fall semester. The graduate population reflects a wide range of ethnicity, social and economic backgrounds, educational and professional experiences, and aspirations.

The Location and Community
The College of Staten Island is located in New York City in the Borough of Staten Island. Completed in 1994, the 204-acre campus of the College of Staten Island is the largest one for a college in New York City. Set in a parklike landscape, the campus is centrally located on Staten Island and is accessible by automobile and public transportation.

Programs of Study and Degree Requirements
The College of Staten Island offers Master of Arts (M.A.) degrees in cinema and media studies, English, history, and liberal studies. Master of Science (M.S.) degrees are offered in biology, computer science, environmental science, neuroscience, mental retardation and developmental disabilities, and nursing (adult health or gerontological). A combined Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Master of Science degree in physical therapy is offered. Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) degrees are offered in childhood (elementary) education, adolescence (secondary) education (biology, English, mathematics, or social studies), and special education. The College offers an advanced certificate in educational leadership (elementary or secondary) and nursing (adult health and gerontological). Master's degree programs and the advanced certificate program generally require a minimum of 30 credits. Degree candidates are expected to meet the specific requirements of the graduate program to which they are accepted. The College of Staten Island also participates with the City University of New York (CUNY) Graduate School and University Center and Brooklyn College in a doctoral program in polymer chemistry and with the Graduate School and University Center in a doctoral program in computer science. In cooperation with the Center for Developmental Neuroscience and Developmental Disabilities, the College participates in CUNY doctoral subprograms in neuroscience (biology), learning processes (psychology), polymer chemistry, and computer science.

Facilities & Resources
The academic buildings house approximately 200 modern laboratories and classrooms. Academic and research programs are served by a computer network that allows students and faculty members full access to specialized software, the World Wide Web, online library resources, and e-mail. All major computer languages and software packages are supported. The College houses an IBM 4381 computer, and students can access the University's IBM 3090/400 system. The library holds up to 300,000 volumes, computer facilities for database searching, periodical subscriptions, and media services. The College library is a member of the City University of New York integrated library system. Students and faculty members have free access to ERIC as well as various databases on CD-ROM or via the Internet. The College's devotion to research is evident in its maintenance of the Center for Development Neuroscience and Developmental Disabilities and the Center for Environmental Science. In addition, the Center for the Arts, complete with a 900-seat auditorium, a 450-seat fully equipped theater, a recital hall, an experimental theater, an art gallery, a conference center, a lecture hall, and studios, provides facilities for teaching and public assembly.

Expenses and Aid
In 2007-08, tuition for New York State residents is $270 per credit, or $3200 per semester for 12 or more credits. Tuition for nonresidents is $500 per credit.

Financial Aid:
The Office of Student Financial Assistance administers federal and state grant, loan, and work-study programs to assist students with financial need to attend the College of Staten Island. Students should contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance early in the admissions process to discuss eligibility requirements and responsibilities. The College offers a limited number of tuition waivers for matriculated graduate students who demonstrate need. In some departments, graduate assistant positions are available for full-time graduate students, and information about these positions may be obtained from the individual program departments.

Housing/Living Expenses:
For the 2007-08 academic year, dependent students should budget a minimum of $500 for books and supplies, $675 for local transportation, $1860 for meals and personal expenses, and $1500 for expenses at home. Independent students budgeted the same amounts for books, supplies, and transportation, plus $7780 for food and living expenses for a nine-month academic year.

How to Apply / Application
Requirements for admission and application deadlines vary by program and department. Students should contact the Office of Recruitment and Admissions for additional information or to arrange an admissions interview or campus tour.

International Students
We realize that international applicants have very specific needs and have created this site to address your concerns and answer your questions.

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