FELICIAN UNIVERSITY
A 21st Century Education Based on Timeless Values
Felician University is Sponsored by the Felician Sisters
THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
Felician University is a private, liberal arts institution in the Catholic, Franciscan tradition. Located in the
safe and comfortable suburban towns of Rutherford and Lodi, New Jersey, and only 10 miles (16 Km.)
from New York City, Felician University offers you the best of both worlds!
FELICIAN FAST FACTS
16 Kilometers/10 miles from New York City
2,100 total students
Students from 35+ countries
Scholarships available
Student participation in the United Nations
Average class size: 15
Trips to Boston, New York City,
Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.
GET INVOLVED
Felician University offers many activities and student
organizations that help you with the transition to the U.S.
and get you involved in campus life. Live on campus in our
residence halls featuring double and suite-style rooms to gain
the full college experience!
ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES:
Unique Honors Program
Excellent internship and clinical opportunities
United Nations Fellows Program
Study Abroad options
International Partners Program
Student teaching starting your first year
in the Education program
Free tutoring through our Center for Learning
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
Broadway Shows
On-campus jobs
Game nights with prizes
Free monthly movie tickets
Spirit Week
Various weekly activities
Support the Golden Falcons at one of our NCAA Division 2
athletic sporting events – we have 14 teams!
International Education Week
Shopping trips
Over 30 different clubs and organizations
FELICIAN EXCELLENCE
MERITS:
• Felician named to Money Magazine's 2015 Best Colleges List and received an impressive Value Added Grade of "A."
•School of Education – the 2015 education graduates achieved a 100% pass rate on the PRAXIS 2 exam. The exam measures the knowledge of specific subjects K-12 educators teach.
Ahmed Alghamdi from Saudi Arabia received his Master of
Arts in Education in 2014 and is now studying in the University
of Alabama’s PhD program in Special Education.
• For the fourth consecutive year a student from the School of Education has been named a New Jersey Distinguished Student Teacher, an award given by the state to only 15 students a year.
• School of Nursing – the nursing class of 2015 achieved a 100% pass rate on the NCLEX-RN exam. Passing the exam is required for admission into the nursing profession.
FACULTY HIGHLIGHTS:
Dr. Carl Lane, a history professor and author of
“A Nation Wholly Free: The Elimination of the National
Debt in the Age of Jackson.”
A five-time Fulbright award winner, Dr. Mary Norton
heads our United Nations Fellows program. She is one
of 14 nurses worldwide appointed to the Sigma Theta
Tau International Honor Society of Nursing “Global
Advisory Board for the Future Vision of Nursing.”
Felician University’s President, Dr. Anne M. Prisco,
celebrates with recent international student graduates.
UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS:
SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES
Art
Fine Arts | Graphic Design
Painting and Drawing
Photography and New Media
Biology
Biochemistry Concentration
Biology – Clinical Laboratory Sciences*
Cytotechnology
Medical Laboratory Sciences
Biology – Medical Imaging Sciences*
Cardiac Sonography
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Nuclear Medicine Technology
Vascular Sonography
Biology – Pre-professional Programs**
Pre-Audiology Program
Pre-Chiropractic Program
Pre-Physical Therapy Program
Pre-Physician Assistant Program
Pre-Podiatry Program
Communications
Journalism and Media
Videomaking
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Certificate in Forensics
Crime and Society Track
Police Studies Track
Cybersecurity
English
Health Information Management*
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
History
Humanities
Global Peace and Justice
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematic
Natural Science & Mathematics
General Sciences
Pre-Psychiatric Rehabilitation
and Psychology*
Psychology
Social & Behavioral Sciences
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Elementary Education (K-6)
Elementary Education (K-6) & Early Childhood Education (P-3)
Secondary Education (K-12)
Teacher of Students with Disabilities
SCHOOL OF NURSING
Nursing (BSN)
ARTS & SCIENCES
NURSING
Master of Science in Computer Science
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
Master of Arts in Religious Education (ONLINE)
Graduate Certificate in Religious Education
Post-Master’s Certificate in Religious Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice (ONLINE)
Advanced Practice Track
Executive Leadership Track
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Science in Healthcare Administration
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
A criminal justice student interning in the CSI unit
at the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office.
WHERE ARE OUR FELICIAN GRADS?
Graduate Schools:
GRADUATE PROGRAMS:
BUSINESS
KPMG
New York Red Bulls
Pepsi Company
Prudential Financial
United Nations
5-Year BS/MBA
Accounting
Business Administration
Business Analytics
Healthcare Administration
International Business Concentration
Management
Marketing
* Degrees awarded jointly with Rutgers – SHRP and offer unique specializations.
Teacher Education Certification
Master of Arts in Education
Master of Arts in Education Leadership
Master of Arts in Education: School Nursing and/or Health Education
Post-Master’s Certificate Program for Supervisory Endorsement
Graduate Certificate in School Nursing and Health Education
Irish Repertory Theatre
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
**If you enroll in pre-programs, you will earn your bachelor’s in biology at Felician and your graduate degree
from a cooperating institution.
EDUCATION
Bergen County Sheriff's Office
Borgata Hotel
Disney World
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Master of Science in Nursing with tracks in:
Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner – (ONLINE)
Family Nurse Practitioner (ONLINE)
Education
Executive Leadership
Post-Master’s Certificate in:
Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (ONLINE)
Family Nurse Practitioner (ONLINE)
Education
Executive Leadership
American University
Georgetown University
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Johns Hopkins Medical School
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Ross University Veterinary School
Seton Hall University
University of North Carolina School of Law
University of Virginia
Employment:
American International Group (AIG)
AT&T
Dupont
Federal Reserve Bank
Johnson & Johnson
KPMG
Morgan Stanley
STUDY ENGLISH WITH US
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAM (ESL)
INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM:
• Year-round, fully accredited intensive English language and
culture program
• Study full time (23 hours of instruction per week)
• Guaranteed year-round, on-campus housing and a variety of
cultural activities
• Multiple start dates
• Summer programs available
Find more information at:
http://www.felician.edu/international/international-students/englishsecond-language-esl-programs
ACADEMIC BRIDGE PROGRAM:
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)
Felician's ESL Academic Bridge Program is available to
international students who are academically admissible to
one of our undergraduate or graduate degree programs but
do not meet our minimum English language requirements.
The ESL Academic Bridge Program requires one to four
semesters of intensive English language preparation. Once all
ESL requirements are met, you seamlessly transition into
your degree program.
APPLY!
We want to make the admission process as simple as possible for you.
DEADLINES FOR APPLICATION
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS
For fall semester- apply by June 1
For spring semester- apply by December 1
International Scholarship: $10,000 - $15,000 per year
• You must take the SAT to qualify.
• You must score at least a 900 on the Math and Critical Reading scores on the SAT.
TEST SCORES:
If your native language is not English, you will need to
submit a qualifying test of English score report.* We
accept any one of the following exams:
Undergraduate
Graduate &
Adult
Undergraduate
• You must have the equivalent to a minimum of a
3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
International Award: $5,000 - $10,000 per year
• No SAT scores required.
• Award is determined by a holistic review of your application and qualifications.
International Transfer Scholarship: $4,500 - $15,000
TOEFL
IBT
61
79
• You must have more than 12 credits of earned university credit (foreign or domestic).
Paper- Based
TOEFL
500
550
• You must have at least a 2.5 GPA in your university work.
IELTS
5.5
Other
• Award is determined by a holistic review of your application and credentials.
400 on SAT CR
6.5
N/A
*Students who do not meet our minimum English
language requirements may apply to Felician's
English as a Second Language (ESL) Academic
Bridge Program.
UNDERGRADUATE REQUIREMENTS
• A completed online application form: www.felician.edu/
apply or submit the Common Application with essay/
personal statement online at www.commonapp.org
•
Official copies of secondary school transcripts in English and/or official copies of all post-secondary transcripts in English if you have completed any university work
•
All nursing transfer students are required to
submit a credential evaluation of any foreign
university work upon application. All other transfer
applicants are required to submit a credential evaluation once admitted to the college. We accept any service that are members of NACES (www.naces.org)
• A personal statement
• $30 application fee
• English Proficiency Exam (see chart)
•
GRADUATE REQUIREMENTS
• A completed online application form:
www.felician.edu/apply
• $40 application fee
• Official copies of all university transcripts in English
• A credential evaluation of all foreign post-
secondary transcripts. We accept any service that is a member of NACES
(www.naces.org)
• English Proficiency Exam
• Personal statement, resume, and/or letters of recommendation as required by your program
• Copy of passport information page
• Financial certifications and agreement of financial support, if applying for an
F1 student visa
SAT/ACT scores for first time freshmen, if available. These tests are not required for undergraduate admission unless you are applying for the Nursing program. We do highly recommend that these test scores are submitted in order to qualify for higher scholarship awards
• Copy of passport information page
• Financial certifications and agreement of financial support, if applying for an F1 student visa
ENGLISH AS A SECOND
LANGUAGE (ESL)
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
• ESL application form
QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions please contact us at :
TEL | 201.559.3518
E-MAIL | [email protected]
• $30 application fee
• Copy of passport information page
• Financial certifications and agreement of financial support, if applying for an
F1 student visa
Take advantage of our great location
just minutes from New York City!
TORONTO, CANADA
7.75 HOURS
BOSTON
4 HOURS
NEW YORK CITY
20 MINUTES
PHILADELPHIA
2.5 HOURS
RUTHERFORD & LODI
CAMPUSES
3.7 MILES APART
BALTIMORE
3.5 HOURS
WASHINGTON, DC
4.5 HOURS
OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
Felician University
One Felician Way
Rutherford, New Jersey 07070 USA
Phone: +1.201.559.3518
Fax: 201.559.3237
E-mail: [email protected]
www.felician.edu/oip
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