Myth: Counseling is only for people who have serious emotional problems Fact: Seeing a counselor does not mean that you are mentally ill or “crazy”. Everyone has difficulties at some point in their lives, and being able to ask for help is a sign of maturity, health, and strength. Myth: Seeking...
National First-Generation Celebration Day is observed on November 8 to honor the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965, which expanded college opportunities for low-income and first-generation students. Started in 2017 by the Council for Opportunity in Education and The Center for First...
DATE: September 16, 2022 TO: The SUNY Old Westbury Campus Community FROM: Timothy E. Sams, President RE: National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week To the Campus Community, As the most diverse campus in the State University of New York system, SUNY Old Westbury is recognized as a leader in bringing...
SUNY Old Westbury has partnered with Educational Advisory Board (EAB) to have access to technology, research and predictive analytics that will enhance our student experience and lead to higher graduation rates and reduced student debt. We will be utilizing EAB’s student success management system...
Are you looking for an Old Westbury alumnus or alumna? We can help! Alumni Links The Office of Alumni Affairs works to link alumni who are seeking to get back in touch with their classmates. Send via regular mail or email your name, the class year in which you graduated, your student ID number, and...
The NPC provides students and parents an estimate of the total annual cost of attending SUNY Old Westbury. Please note that the provided quote is a broad estimate and includes both direct and indirect costs. You must file a FAFSA and the TAP application (New York residents only) to receive a full...
New Student Orientation Attendance at new student orientation is required of all incoming first-time-to-college students. Attending new student orientation is your way of making sure you are ready to make a smooth start to your life as an Old Westbury student. Summer Orientation (for Fall 2021 Start...
NYS Veterans Tuition Award: Veterans Tuition Awards (VTA) are awards for full-time study and part-time study for eligible veterans matriculated in an approved program at an undergraduate or graduate degree-granting institution or in an approved vocational training program in New York State. Visit...
New York State Small Business: www.nyssbdc.org New York State Certified Minority or Woman Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE): www.esd.ny.gov SUNY Means Business Contract Search: www.suny.edu/business/contractsearch Centralized State or Office of General Services (NYSOGS) Contracts: www.ogs.ny.gov...
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As a comprehensive college of the State University of New York (SUNY), SUNY Old Westbury is bound by the State policy regarding eligibility for the New York State Resident tuition rate ( SUNY Policy 7810). A summary of the policy requirements is provided below. Students and families with questions...
Welcome to Old Westbury! SUNY Old Westbury is a thriving, diverse campus of commuter and residential students. Now that you are slated to join our community, there are some important steps you need to take before the first day of class. Next Steps to Enrollment Pay OW Tuition Deposit (this reserves...
News Announcements February 2022 2/1/2022 Facilities request instructions (including heating concerns). January 2022 1/30/2022 1/28/2022 Dining change instructions, deadline approaching to do so. 1/28/2022 Inclement weather dining update. 1/27/2022 Dining boost app instructions. 1/27/2022 Inclement...
The School of Professional Studies offers 14 non-credit courses in partnership with the Center for Legal Studies (CLS). The CLS is a legal education company that was established in 1980 with the mission of providing students with affordable and effective legal education. Its noncredit programs and...
All students who wish to take undergraduate courses but are not planning to earn an Old Westbury degree are classified as non-degree (non-matriculated) special students. Being a non-degree student makes sense for those who want: To transfer credit back to the college where you are seeking a degree...
Established in 2019, the Norman R. McConney, Jr. Awards for EOP Student Excellence is awarded by SUNY annually to students participating in SUNY's Educational Opportunities Program (EOP) for their academic achievements. The award is named in honor of the late Norman McConney (1946-2016) who had a...
SUNY Old Westbury students have gone one to be the recipients of notable prestigious fellowship and scholarship opportunities. Notable Success Outcomes Fulbright U.S. Student Program Sarah Sadik '19- Fulbright Awardee Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship Jacob Mott- Gilman Scholar Hispanic...
Dear Old Westbury Panther, Congress recently passed the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) which earmarked $22.7 billion for the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). The U.S. Department of Education has directed colleges and universities to award...