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I take the NYC Ferry from Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, and, after a 28-minute ride, I get off at Brooklyn Bridge Pier 6/Atlantic Avenue. If you don’t mind walking, the Ferry is a great way to get around. 

There are two stops that are less than a 15-minute walk from Saint Francis College. One of them is Brooklyn Bridge Pier 6/Atlantic Avenue, which has the South Brooklyn Ferry, which runs from Bay Ridge to Wall Street/Pier 11 (and Governor’s Island on the weekends). The other stop is DUMBO, which is serviced by the South Brooklyn Ferry and the East River Ferry. The East River Ferry goes from East 34th Street to Wall Street with stops along the way in Williamsburg and DUMBO. \

Taking the ferry to school, which costs $2.75 (the same as the subway) has heightened my experience in 3 ways. 

Ferry service is very limited, so I know I HAVE to leave my house at the right time or I will be late for class. 

It is usually pretty empty on the ferry, and I can sit at a seat with a desk and catch up on some of my work during the trip. 

If it’s nice out, I can sit outside on the upper level and look at the buildings and the water.

If the Immediate Decision process happens to intimidate or confuse you, there is absolutely no need to worry. When attending any one of the Immediate Decision sessions that St. Francis College holds throughout the summer (RSVP nowfor July 26& August 31), you can expect to have an efficient one-on-one meeting with an Admissions Counselor who will guide you through the easy, quick, and free application process. The Admissions Counselor will review your application and scholarship eligibility to let you know your admissions decision and merit-based award information in just one day.

Immediate Decision Days also include the chance for you to meet current students and faculty and take a campus tour.

It’s important to remember it is not too late to apply to The Small College of Big Dreams, where your Big Dreams await!

If you’re interested in attending SFC this fall and haven’t applied yet, come to one of our two Immediate Decision days this Summer on Thursday, July 26and Friday, August 31. Reserve your spot to attend one of these days and find out more information about SFC’s Immediate Decision Days at https://www.sfc.edu/admissions/immediatedecision.

1. I was accepted to St. Francis College. What do I need to do now? 

Congratulations on your acceptance to St. Francis College! You should take a moment to read through your acceptance material and check the Accepted Students webpage to ensure that we have all the required documents (you can also access this info on the SFC Mobile app). Make sure to submit the Immunization Form and final high school transcripts to the Admissions office. Sign and submit your Financial Aid Award Letter to Student Financial Services. You can also sign up for an optional Tuition Payment Plan.

 2. Do I need to take a Placement Test? How do I schedule a placement test? 

Most incoming students will need to take a Placement Test for Math and Writing. You can schedule your Placement Test by signing up here or calling the Academic Enhancement Center at 718.489.5226. Please note: you may have received notice that you are exempt from the Placement Test and/or invited to the Honors Program at St. Francis College. If so, you will not need to take the Placement Test. If you have a high school GPA of 90 or above you will be waived from the placement exam.

3. What can I do to prepare for my Placement Test? Y

You can find sample placement tests here:

Sample Math section

Sample Writing section

Solutions to the Math section

While these questions will not be the same questions found on the Placement Test, the topics they cover are similar enough to prepare you for when you take your Placement Test. 

4. What is Orientation and do I need to attend? 

All new students must attend Orientation. You will only need to attend one Orientation session. Freshmen Orientations are on the following dates: 

June 19, 2018 

June 28, 2018 

July 26, 2018 

August 31, 2018 

The Orientation program is scheduled to begin at 9:15 a.m. with check-in and expected to go until 4:45 p.m. Students are required to stay for the entire day of Orientation. Breakfast and lunch (food trucks!) will be provided! 

6. How do I RSVP for orientation? 

To RSVP for Orientation, visit this website and complete the New Student Questionnaire. This questionnaire is important because we ask you to indicate your intended major, preferred start time for classes, and which Orientation you would like to attend. Once you submit this questionnaire, the Center for Student Success will receive your RSVP for Orientation and begin making your customized fall class schedule. 

7. Why do I have to attend Orientation? 

Orientation is a program meant to help new students connect and adjust to college even before their first day of class. It's a great opportunity to meet your classmates and possibly your new best friend. Students will learn about services and resources at the College. Throughout the day, students will go to sessions where they will learn about how to pay for college, how to stay safe on and near campus, and how to get involved on campus. Students receive their schedules at Orientation, and it's a great time to discuss what courses you need to take. Students will also engage in fun activities that will allow them to get to know their fellow Terriers! 

8. How do I register for my Fall courses?

Incoming students will NOT register themselves for their courses. An Advisor in the Center for Student Success will work hard to build the best possible schedule based on your responses to the New Student Questionnaire. Advisors will take into account your intended major as well as preferred start time when building your schedule. Schedules are built to ensure students start off their academic careers with the best possible sequence of courses and to ensure students are on track to completing their degrees. 

9. Can I see my schedule before attending Orientation? 

Unfortunately, schedules and Placement Test results cannot be released prior to Orientation. Students are required to attend Orientation where an Advisor will explain the process of building an incoming student's schedule and why the combination of courses were selected. 

10. What if I am concerned my schedule will conflict with personal responsibilities? 

We understand that each student may have a number of responsibilities outside of school. The New Student Questionnaire asks when you prefer to start your classes and the Advisors ask that you take into consideration your responsibilities when responding. If you have work in the morning, you may want to indicate a later start to your school day. If you need to be somewhere in the mid-afternoon you may want to consider an earlier start to your day. If when you receive your schedule and you are not satisfied, the Center for Student Success will have Add/Drop days throughout the summer to allow students to request changes to their schedules. Please note: some classes do have limited availability. If an Advisor feels you will be behind in your progress by not taking a course, they will indicate this, but will work with each student to find a suitable solution. 

11. I RSVP'd for an orientation but can no longer attend that date. What should I do? 

We hope that when students RSVP for an Orientation date, they are able to make it. However, we understand that things can come up. If you can no longer attend the Orientation that you RSVP'd for, please contact the Center for Student Success at 718.489.3443. The Center for Student Success will work to help reschedule your Orientation date. 

12. I am taking a College Now course or AP Exam/I am in an IB program. Can I earn college credit?

You might be able to earn credit if you are taking a College Now course or AP exam. If you earn(ed) a grade of "C" or better in your College Now course, St. Francis College may be able to grant you credit for that course. You will need to send an official copy of the College Now transcript with your final grade. If you are taking an AP Exam you will need to make sure that scores are sent to St. Francis College. In order to earn credit you need to receive a score of "3" or higher. 

The deadline to submit any College Now transcripts and/or AP score reports is August 17, 2018. 

13. Do I need to bring anything with me to Orientation? 

If you still need to submit the Immunization Form, high school transcripts, or Financial Aid Award Letter, you will be able to do so at Orientation. You might want to bring your cellphone to download apps like SFC Mobile and Canvas (and snap selfies with Rocky the mascot and your new friends!).

14. Is there a dress code for Orientation? 

We do not have a dress code for orientation. We do recommend that you dress comfortably. Please note: your ID photo will be taken at Orientation, so be prepared. Orientation takes place indoors and the air conditioning will be on so students will want to plan for what will help them feel comfortable. We do encourage our students to show their #TerrierPride! 

15. I have decided that I no longer want to attend St. Francis College. What do I need to do? 

We understand that St. Francis College may not be the right school for every student. If you decide that you are no longer attending St. Francis College, email your personal Admissions Counselor or the Admissions Office at [email protected]. 

16. When is the first day of class? 

The Fall 2018 semester begins on September 5, 2018, but plan on attending Terrier Tuesday on September 4, 2018.

From Clinic Administrator to Program Manager and everything in between, this flexible, part-time program provides a clear pathway to improve your skills as a business leader and gives you the experience to advance in your current job or make a mid-career switch. The program also provides valuable tools for Non-Profits, Small Business, and Entrepreneurs.

"Because it's part-time, our MS in Management lets you keep working while you gain new skills that you can immediately take to the office," said Marie Segares, St. Francis College Management Professor and Director of the MS Management Program. "Our goal is to move people through the courses in a fast, efficient way that gives them the best opportunity to complete their Masters and kick their career into a higher gear."

Over a two and half year period, students will take 10 courses plus a capstone where they will work in a team to solve real problems with a real non-profit organization. All student must take both online and hybrid classes which require weekly visits to campus in Brooklyn Heights. The classes run 6 to 8 weeks long with all hybrid classes held in the evening.

The curriculum includes 6 foundation courses including:

·         Organization and Strategy

·         Marketing for Managers

·         Accounting for Managers

·         Information Systems for Managers

Once the core classes are completed, students select a concentration in Health Care Management of Business Management. Health Care courses include:

·         U.S. Health Care Delivery

·         Health Care Finance and Reimbursement

Business courses include:

·         Fundamentals of Project Management

·         Organizational Development and Change Management

“What’s unique about our program is that we include courses in Information Technology and Project Management,” added Professor Segares. “Especially with IT, managers play an ever more important role in how information systems drive a company’s mission. Being able to understand IT as well as how to manage big projects is crucial.

We strive to reach out to our members and interact with them through different events and weekly meetings. 

Some anime favorites we have watched are: Food Wars: Shokugeki no Soma, and The World God Only Knows. There are many times when waiting to load up an anime that a game is mentioned and the room explodes into discussion.  

We have had Super Smash Bros. tournaments in the past as well as movie nights from the great Hayao Miyazaki, including the movies Totoro and Spirited Away. These events are a big part of the anime club and we hope to continue having them in the future. Students can join by coming to meetings and joining our Facebook page.

We mostly meet every week during both Activity Periods and update the time to all our members a day before. The E-board can always be reached and is happy to reach out to the members for anything. We truly want to talk with each of our members and hang out in and out of the club. We hope to speak with everyone and build formal relationships so that no one feels left out.

To learn more about the Anime Appreciation Club, email and connect with the Anime Appreciation Club on social media:

Email:  [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sfc.anime.appreciation.club/

Paul Marino ’16, Political Science, enjoyed going to St. Francis College “because of the good professors and the nice area around campus.”