Our admission staff is friendly and supportive…just like the students and faculty you’ll meet here. Choose Early Action if you’re an early bird and sure that Concordia is the best fit, or Regular Decision if need more time to decide. You can apply using a print copy of the Common Application or submit your application online. Just remember to get going early. No matter where you ultimately decide to go to college, getting through the admission process as early as possible is key. It could better position you for financial aid awards.

Early Action
Regular Decision
Admission Criteria
Apply Online with Common Application
Application Deadlines
Additional Application Materials
Transfer Students
International Students

Early Action
Students who are highly interested in Concordia may apply for admission via the Early Action program. Under Early Action, students apply for admission by November 15 and are notified of their admission beginning December 1. Any student not granted admission under the Concordia Early Action program will automatically be reconsidered for the Regular Decision program beginning January 15. Students accepted in the Early Action program are required to submit their $300 non-refundable deposit by May 1.

171 White Plains Rd

Bronxville, NY 10708

Semester

Pre-Med

Preview Days

For Additional information contact:

Amy Bates

Transfer/Adult Education Admission Specialist

914.337.9300, x2142

amy.bates@concordia-ny.edu

Where is Bronxville?

The Village of Bronxville, a picturesque and friendly community, offers movies, coffee shops, restaurants and boutiques all within the heart of the Village. It’s only a 12–minute walk along tree–lined streets into the Village or to the train station leading you into the energy of Manhattan (25 minutes by commuter train). A campus small enough to make your mark, yet worldly enough to carry you to your future.

How many students attend Concordia College–New York?

Approximately 700 students attend Concordia.

How many students are in a class?

The average class size is 15 – 20 students.

Will my credits transfer?

• Work presented for transfer must be from accredited colleges and is subject to final evaluation by the College's Registrar Office.
• The overall GPA will be calculated by the College Registrar.  Courses with grades of D or below will not be accepted for transfer but will be calculated into the GPA for admission decision purposes.

What is the application deadline?

Rolling for transfers.

Are there Internships available?

An integral part of each Individual Graduation Plan are the internships. College credit can be earned while gaining valuable experience. What better place to prepare than New York City! We have the connections if you have the initiative.

Where are the professors from?

Professors at Concordia are the top in their fields and are graduates of such elite institutions as Yale, Harvard, Columbia, NYU, Oxford University, and Eastman School of Music. They continue to learn through travel, study and research; to publish articles, books, musical scores and CDs; and are in demand as lecturers both here and abroad. Faculty comes to Concordia for the love and teaching and their interest in seeing students excel beyond the classroom. All courses and labs are taught by faculty, not graduate assistants.

What percentage of students receive financial aid?

Ninety-five percent of Concordia students receive financial aid. Concordia’s goal is to use our endowments and institutional aid to minimize debt--making the costs of quality private education manageable. With the high level of financial support, the average debt of a Concordia grad is often less than the average debt of many state school grads.

Reasons to call Concordia–New York your second home

• 16:1 student/faculty ratio
• Approximately 700 students – 60% female / 40% male
• Diverse student body
• Beautiful Village of Bronxville
• Easy access to NYC without the hustle and bustle of daily city life.
• Christian values
• Faculty and staff that care for you – both academically and emotionally
• Bountiful internships & experiential learning opportunities
• Preparing you for your future
• Engaging community
• Founded 1881 – rich in tradition and history

 Come see for yourself!

Facts about CCNY

Application Procedures and Entry Requirements

Tuition, Fees, and Miscellaneous Expenses

Entry Requirements

Application Forms

Applying for your Visa

Financial Aid Information

Pre-Arrival Information

How to Contact the International Admission Office

Common Questions and Answers

Other Information

Application Procedures for Freshmen and Transfer Students

Documents Required

1. Application Form: Complete the Application for Admission.

2. Application Fee: Along with your application, send a $100 nonrefundable application fee payable to Concordia College-New York through a financial institution with a U.S. office. Applications will not be considered without this fee.

3. Application Form I-20 and Proof of Financial Support: Enclose a letter (not more than six months old) from your sponsor's bank addressed to Concordia College. This letter should guarantee the availability of US $34,120 for the 2007-2008 academic year.  Include a monthly Bank Statement and sponsorship letter, as these documents prove ability to cover cost of attendance plus academic expenses. The College also recommends additional forms to prove income such as tax forms, annual pay receipts, etc. Have your sponsor sign the Sponsor’s Affidavit of Financial Support (this form is provided as part of the application). International students (Non citizens) are not eligible for any Financial Aid through the US Government or the State of New York.

4. Transcripts:

   • Freshmen: Include transcripts from each high school (secondary school) attended. These transcript(s) must be sent from the school(s) to the Office of Admission in separate sealed envelopes and must be accompanied by official English translations.
   • Transfers: Please submit official transcripts from every college or University you have attended. These transcripts must be sent to the Office of Admission from the institution, in separate sealed envelopes and must be accompanied by official English translations. If you have completed less than a full academic year of university study (less than 28 transferable credits), please submit official transcripts from all high schools (secondary schools) attended.
   • Subject Descriptions:  If you wish to have your subjects reviewed for transfer credit, you must submit descriptions of each subject studied at your former university. Descriptions should include the following information:

   1. Learning goals or objectives of the subject;

   2. The number of hours per week in lecture/laboratory,

   3. Textbooks required for each subject.

   4. The length of the academic term in weeks.

5. Level of English Proficiency: The TOEFL is used to determine a student’s placement during their 1st semester.  Students are admitted on the relative strength of their academic records (grades). At the start of each academic semester, each new student will take the Michigan Test given by the ESL department which will determine English placement.

   • If a student scores above 550 (paper), 213 (computer-based)  or 80 (internet based) they will begin in a full time academic degree course (5 courses per semester).
   • If a student scores between 500-550 they will take the English Proficiency exam during the orientation program.  The results of this exam will determine their schedule for the 1st semester.
   • If a student scores below 500 they will begin their studies in a full time ESL program at the International Center for English as a Second Language.
   • We also accept The International English Advanced Placement Examination (APIEL), or The International English Testing System (IELTS)

Tuition, Fees, and Miscellaneous Expenses

Tuition & Fees

Entry Requirements

Application Forms

You can apply online at the following website.

www.commonapp.org

Or download a certain part of the Application (Matriculated Students-Non Esl)

• Application
• School Report Form
• Supplement
• Application Form I-20 A-B
• ICESL Application (Non-Matriculated - Esl Only )
• Summer ESL application (Non-Matriculated - Esl Only)

Applying for your Visa

Commonly Asked Questions by Students Applying for Form I-20 A-B

Who is eligible for the Form I-20 A-B?

• A student is eligible to receive the Form I-20 when he or she has: 

• been admitted to Concordia College for enrollment in a full course of study;

• provided documentary evidence proving financial ability to support living and study expenses for the full length of study.

What are my estimated annual expenses?

• The following is an estimated budget of expenses to attend Concordia for the 2007-2008 academic year and to live in Concordia housing for that year. This budget is a modest average; it may increase or decrease depending upon your personal spending habits.

Tuition and Fees:

• $21,950 (matriculated student)

• $10,400 (ESL student)

• *You are not required to attend school in the summer. Summer sessions for ESL students are an additional $3,000 estimated expense.

Living Expenses:

• $ 12,170*

• *This is based on residence hall accommodations and the minimum dining hall meal plan for 9 months. This estimate includes books, supplies, medical insurance and other incidental costs.

Total Costs

• $3,4120 (matriculated student)

• $22,570 (ESL student)

How do I get my Form I-20?

• Complete the Application for Form I-20 A-B and attach the required documentary evidence that you have the financial ability to support your studying and living costs for your program. Submit your completed application and all documentary evidence to the Office of Admission or the English Language Center at the address provided below.

How Do I Contact Concordia College?

Financial Aid Information

Concordia College-New York provides international students with merit-based scholarships only.  The merit areas are in academics, athletics or music.  

To qualify for an academic scholarship, a first-time college student must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and a combined SAT1 score of 1050(critical reading and math) and 550 TOEFL paper-based (213 computer-based and 80 internet based).  A transfer Student needs 3.2 cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale) and a combined SAT1 score of 1050(critical reading and math) and 550 TOEFL paper-based (213 computer-based and 80 internet based).  Scholarships range from $4,000 to $6,000 depending academic strengths.  Applications can submit by exceptional students for consideration into Concordia's Fellows (Honors) Program, which awards a $12,000 scholarship.

Athletic scholarships are available for 11 NCAA Division II sports:  Men's baseball, basketball (men/women), cross-country (m/w), soccer (m/w), women's softball, tennis (m/w), and women’s volleyball.  Our men's volleyball program is on hiatus.  Concordia's coaching staff determines level of scholarship, up to $12,000.

Music scholarships are based on an audition (in person or via audio- or videotape) with our Music Department.  Scholarships are up to $8,000, which is determined by the Department.

Some of our international students have been able to receive student loans (to be repaid upon program completion) with a creditworthy cosigner who is a U.S. citizen.  These may be up to the remaining cost of education.

Pre-Arrival Information

Payment Requirements

Students who are admitted and paid their deposit to Concordia College – New York will receive their invoice in July.  Once you receive the invoice, you are expected to pay the entire balance by the August due date indicated on the invoice. The money can be paid via wire-transfer, check (cheque), or credit card. A monthly payment plan is offered for tuition only with the approval from the Director of Student Accounts, Ceil Warren.  Your room and board charge of US$4,200 cannot be included in your payment plan and needs to be paid by the August due date indicated on the invoice before arriving on campus. 

To Pay via Wire-Transfer

Intermediary Bank: Chase Bank

Intermediary Bank Address: New York, New York

Swift Code: CHAUS33

Account Name/Address: Hudson Valley Bank, Yonkers, New York

Account Number: 9201058287

Final Credit to: Concordia College-Bronxville, New York

Account Number: 1800448201

Bank Contact: John Murphy jmurphy@hvb.com

Also: the student’s name and address for account posting

To Pay via Credit Card

Fax or email us:

Credit card number

Card expiration date

Exact name as it appears on the credit card

Getting To Concordia College–New York

If you do not make a reservation, when you arrive, walk to the Ground Transportation desk at any airport. You will be able to arrange for a ride in a shared van with other people traveling to Westchester County, where Concordia College is located. This door-to-door service also costs less than a taxi. You will need to provide the driver with Concordia College’s address:

Concordia College – Feth Hall

171 White Plains Road (Route 22)

Bronxville, NY 10708

914.337.9300

Address:

Concordia College-New York

171 White Plains Rd

Bronxville NY 10708

USA

Commonly Questions and Answers

How many students attend Concordia College–New York?

Under 700 full time undergraduate students.

Where is Bronxville?

Bronxville is located 32 Kilometers (25 minutes) from NYC and 315 Kilometers (3 hours 15 min) from Boston, MA.  Bronxville is a 25 minute train ride from Grand Central Station in Manhattan and is a short drive from LaGuardia Airport and John F. Kennedy Airport – two of the major hubs of transportation for the East Coast.

Is the College campus safe?

Yes.  Concordia College is located in a very wealthy and safe neighborhood. The College Campus has around the clock security. As with any American City, students should exercise common sense and make wise decisions about walking alone, off campus at night.

Do you have other Interantional Students at Concordia College–New York

Over 12% of the student body is comprised of students from overseas.  An example of the campus diversity is evidenced in the fact that our students are from 34 different countries and 27 different states.

How long does to it to learn if you have been admitted?

If your application arrives in the Office of Admission complete with all of the supporting documents, a decision will be made within two weeks.  Delays only happen if documents are incomplete and/or missing.

How many students are in a class?

The average class size is 15-20 students.

What is the student/faculty ratio?

16 students to each professor.

What is the male/female ratio?

44% are male/56% are female

What is there to do on campus?

Concordia College offers clubs, organizations, fraternities, and sororities as well as social, religious, cultural and athletic organizations. Student organizations and administrative programs offer a wide variety of entertainment, including movies, concerts, comedians, dramatic performances, parties, dances, and lectures. There are many athletic opportunities as well, from NCAA Division II intercollegiate competition to intramurals.

Can you describe the computer facilities?

1. What kind of computer should my son or daughter brings to campus?
   • We recommend a computer that runs Windows XP Home edition.  Although earlier operating systems, such as Window 98 or Windows 2000 can work on our network, your child will have fewer challenges with Windows XP.
2. Will my son or daughter be able to get to the Internet from their residence hall room? 
   • Yes, all resident hall rooms are equipped with a network connection.  The IT staff will distribute “How-to-Connect” handouts during orientation sessions.  Students can purchase a network cable from the bookstore if they did not bring a network cable with them.  Many students purchase a 25-foot or a 50-foot Cat5 network cable from their local computer outlet store prior to coming to campus.
3. What about printing – how is that done?
   • We recommend that each student bring a computer to campus also bring an inkjet or personal laser printer, with a supply of paper, ink and/or toner cartridges.  Students who log onto the computers in the library can print to the library laser printer for small quantities.  Public access printers, like those in the library, my carry a charge for larger printing tasks.
4. Does the college have a discounted computer purchase program for students?
   • Yes, stop by at http://www.dell.com/edubuy and enter our MemberID of US29335451 or call 877-377-0238 to speak to a Dell representative.  Purchase the extended warranty – it will pay for itself over the next four years.
5. What software should we bring?
   • We recommend Microsoft Office 2003 – Academic version (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).  This can be purchased through Dell, or at most computer outlet stores.  But be sure to ask for the “Academic Version” which costs less than half the regular price.   You also need a licensed version of anti-virus software, such as Norton or McAfee, and you need to keep the virus definitions current through the on-line subscription service provided by your vendor of choice.    While not essential, we recommend an anti-spyware program like Webroot’s SpySweeper.
6. Does the college allow students to download music?
   • Yes, but we expect our students to follow the laws of the land, to honor copyright laws, and to refrain from using pirated software.  The college does not condone nor support activity that violates the law.  In addition, the college’s firewall may prevent some types of peer-2-peer file sharing that compromises network security.

Other Resources

COLLEGE BOARD:

Information can be found on this website about college search, registering for SAT testing, scholarships and applying to colleges.

Website: collegeboard.com

ACT:

Information can be found on this website about college search, registering for ACT testing, scholarships and applying to colleges.

Website: www.act.org

TOEFL:

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) measures the ability of nonnative speakers of English to use and understand English as it is spoken, written and heard.

Website: www.toefl.org

TRANSLATION SERVICES           

Converts academic credentials from any country in the world into their U.S. equivalents by describing each certificate, diploma or degree you have earned and stating its academic equivalency in the United States.

WORLD EDUCATION SERVICES

Website: www.wes.org

Phone: 212.966.6311             

Fax: 212.739.6100

Email: info@wes.org

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION EVALUATORS

Website: www.usa.com

Phone: 305.503.9063 or 305.993.5544              

Fax: 305.993.5550

Email: info@iee.usa.com

IMMIGRATION:

Website: www.uscis.gov