What makes Long Island University a top-ranked institution?
In the tradition of great universities, Long Island University brings together a broad and distinguished faculty of about 700 members, and almost 30,000 graduate and undergraduate students enrolled in over 550 degree and certificate programs. In the past 10 years, LIU has completed $200 million in capital improvements across all campuses. The students receive personal attention and superb instruction in small class settings in an institution that is committed to instilling in its students a lifelong capacity for learning.

Why does Long Island University need your help?
Long Island University has the largest operating budget of all private universities and colleges on Long Island, with an annual budget of over $360 million. Approximately ninety percent of undergraduate students receive some form of financial aid, a significant portion of which is funded by the University. The University has traditionally depended upon alumni, parents and friends to help support scholarships and other programs for students. Last year Long Island University received a total of $14 million dollars in contributions towards its capital and endowment projects and current operations.

Who will benefit from my gift?
Students! Long Island University students enjoy a stimulating learning environment, the extensive support of a committed academic and counseling staff, small class size, world class facilities, a distinguished faculty, and the University's commitment to extend access to higher education through its scholarships and outreach operations. These opportunities are made possible in large part by private philanthropy. Your investment in their future affords you a chance to connect with current students. Your gift makes you a part of their successes as you strengthen Long Island University's influence for the benefit of generations to come.

To help you achieve success in college, your career and your life, C.W. Post offers the innovative and award-winning Long Island University Plan, a comprehensive program of counseling and practical experiences that draws on the resources of the entire University to address every major student concern:

• academic

• personal

• financial

• career-related

Under the LIU Plan, Long Island University undergraduates earn a solid foundation in the liberal arts and sciences. At the same time, they receive enhanced academic and personal counseling and experiential education, which includes professional-level work experience and work-study opportunities that can minimize financial debt.

Essential literacies:

A liberal arts foundation hones students' analytic and writing skills and familiarizes them with the precepts of cultureand science essential to understanding the modern world and adapting tochange. Students with special talents receive intensive academic enrichmentin honors programs. Practical, up-to-date courses are geared to the fast-changing careers of the present and the future.

Expanded personal and academic counseling:

Personal counselors provide every student with continuing assessments of strengths, and with help in identifying individual goals.

Experience-enriched education:

Students receive decisive advantages in career fields of their choice through professional-level work experiences and internships.

Earning while learning:

Job placements and flexible class scheduling minimize the financial burden on families and ensure that students graduate with the lowest possible debt.

Long Island University was the first university in the country to develop a counseling network that ties together all academic, career and financial advising. Advising begins with admission and continues through graduation and often, beyond.