Profile
The Brooklyn Campus is distinguished by curricula reflecting the great urban community it serves. Programs encompass the arts and media, the natural sciences, business, social policy, urban education, the health professions and pharmacy. An 11-acre urban oasis in downtown Brooklyn, this diverse campus offers academic excellence, personalized attention, small class size and flexible course schedules. Facilities include the $45-million Wellness, Recreation and Athletic Center, which features an eight-lane swimming pool, a rooftop track, cardio and fitness equipment and a 2,500-seat arena, and the Cyber Café, a high-tech hot spot for students and faculty members.
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Students
Number of military or veteran students enrolled250
Number of total students enrolled8,600
Military Support
| Support | |
 | Service members Opportunity Colleges Consortium member (SOC) |
| Offers ROTC program or participate in cross-town ROTC program |
 | Has full-time veteran counselors or advisors on staff |
| Advisor on staff that assists veterans with career placement |
| Veteran counselors liaise with local VET REPS to help with career placement |
| Identifies military dependents on campus |
| Has child care facilities on campus |
| Child care facilities subsidized for military dependents |
| Social Outlets | |
| Has campus/social networking events planned specifically for veterans |
| Has veteran clubs or associations on campus |
| Has a chapter of the Student Veterans of America on campus |
| Has virtual veteran clubs or associations |
| Has veteran specific page on website |
| Has spouse clubs/associations on campus |
| Has a military spouse specific page on its Web site |
| Installation/Base Support | |
| Provides support to specific military installations |
Programs to support faculty in terms of their knowledge and understanding- emailed literature
- Webinars
- hard copy literature
- informal group sessions
- Word of mouth
Military students called to active service return without penalty policyWhen called to active duty, our vets are given the option to either drop / cancel their classes without penalty or, depending how far along they are in the semester, they may opt to ask their professors to assign Incomplete grades which they can make up upon return. Or, a combination of the two options is also allowed.
Student Veteran AssociationsLong Island University Student Veterans Organization, hereinafter referred to as (LIUSVO)
Policy concerning students who are involuntarily activated for military serviceWhen called to active duty, our vets are given the option to either drop / cancel their classes without penalty or, depending how far along they are in the semester, they may opt to ask their professors to assign Incomplete grades which they can make up upon return. Or, a combination of the two options is also allowed.
Why this school is an excellent choice for military membersThe Brooklyn Campus is proud to recognize the tremendous contributions of the members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Our faculty and staff guide you as you prepare for the next phase of your life. One-on-one academic advisement and career counseling will help you to select a major, research career options and develop a plan of study to put you on the path to personal and professional success. Conveniently located minutes from Manhattan, with easy access to mass transit, the Campus offers flexible, day, evening and weekend course schedules; internship and co-op opportunities; and a range of support services, including a program for students who need child care while they attend classes. A proud participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program, the Campus offers partial scholarships to military students and veterans, that when combined with the benefits received through the Post-9/11 GI Bill can cover up to 100% of tuition and fees.