Monroe was founded in 1933 as an educational institution to prepare students for successful careers. This professional, coeducational, independent institution of higher education offers day, evening and weekend classes to help prepare highly motivated, well-qualified students for careers in the world of business, allied health sciences, technology, professional studies, and related areas.

Our faculty members are professionals who are interested in you and your education. Their purpose is to prepare you for rewarding employment, and they do so with the most modern instructional methods and teaching equipment available. As a Monroe student, you receive personal attention through academic advisement, career guidance, counseling, and a full complement of academic support services.

We meet your needs by providing both a quality education and exposure to the liberal arts, which contribute to the well-rounded education expected of an intelligent adult. Our approach is to send you forth as an enriched person, in possession of those capabilities necessary to secure your future. How well you succeed is as much up to you as it is to us.

If you want a career, success in the professional world and a secure future, Monroe’s objective is to provide the opportunity for you to attain your goals.

Our concern for your future has determined the kind of college we are and is the basis of our unique design of practical education. This includes:

• Teaching those subjects that one needs for personal advancement and a successful future.
• Providing day, evening, and weekend classes, which enable you to attend during the hours most convenient for your needs.
• Faculty and administrators who are experts in their fields and who are especially sensitive to the needs and desires of each student.
• The most modern, effective and efficient business technology, teaching aids and methods available, all geared to the realities of the professional world.
• State-of-the art libraries and learning resource centers which provide students with the research and academic support services needed for success.
• A fully-staffed, highly efficient Office of Career Advancement to prepare students for careers and aid students and alumni in job-seeking endeavors.
• Counseling and academic advisement to assist you in coping with educational, vocational and personal concerns.

At Monroe, our interest in you is personal. We recognize and encourage each student’s ambitions and interests. We are committed and dedicated to success, and upon enrollment in your chosen curriculum, you will begin the preparation necessary to meet the rigorous standards of employment in the business world.

Monroe College provides professional, career oriented higher education to students from diverse backgrounds. We proudly offer access and opportunity to motivated students who desire to enrich their lives in a personalized and supportive environment. We provide caring and effective teaching and sustain faculty who are passionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated to student success. We build on these strengths to prepare graduates for successful careers.

A Commitment to Students . . .

We provide unmatched personal service to our students, who are our first priority. We are committed to student success and provide a challenging academic environment with appropriate support so all students can achieve their fullest potential.

A Respectful, Caring Environment . . .

We create a uniquely supportive atmosphere that stresses respect and collegiality among students, faculty, and staff.

A Commitment to Accomplishment . . .

We strive to continuously improve institutional effectiveness and student achievement through rigorous self-assessment and the implementation of innovative ideas.

Monroe College consists of three campuses. The Bronx campus, located on Fordham Road and Jerome Avenue in the heart of the borough, is in a busy, well-traveled area that is easily reached by subway, bus and car. It is surrounded by many shops, banks and businesses.

The Westchester campus, located in New Rochelle along the Sound Shore corridor, is in the heart of the business district on Main Street. It, too, is easily accessible by public or private transportation.

The college has a campus in Castries in St. Lucia in the Caribbean. Educational programs described herein are identical at all campuses.

Classes are conducted in spacious, air-conditioned, modern classrooms appropriately equipped for the educational process.

The culinary arts classes are held in New Rochelle in the state-of-the-art Culinary Arts Center.

Allied Health classes meet at the Bronx campus.

Nursing classes meet at the Bronx campus.

Residence halls are available at the New Rochelle campus.

The library collections include textbooks, reference material, and circulating books to support course curricula, as well as leisure reading and DVDs.  The library also subscribes to numerous databases containing scholarly journals, magazines, newspapers, and eBooks that are accessible on campus and off.  For more information click here.

Interactive group video conferencing is available to allow students in remote campus locations to actively participate in a class during real time.

The Learning Centers, with computer, audio and video-assisted study programs, tutors and self-paced instructional aids, make it possible for students to review course material or do advanced work in a comfortable and pressure-free environment.

In the bookstores, students may obtain textbooks, supplementary educational materials, stationery, school supplies and other items.

Lounges and snack centers are available for the use and comfort of students.

Monroe’s students represent diverse backgrounds, ages and experiences. Some are recent high school graduates, some are currently employed and seek career advancement, others are eager to change jobs or careers, seek new skills or new work opportunities and some are interested in continuing on to higher educational goals.

Most Monroe students come from the New York City and lower Westchester areas. There is also a significant and growing international population. The student body is dynamic, adding to the overall excitement of the Monroe College experience.

Monroe is the choice of motivated students who wish to pursue their specific career studies in a highly professional educational environment. Students enjoy personal contact with the faculty and receive maximum attention to their individual needs.

Monroe operates a conventional fifteen-week semester calendar. There are three semesters available per year: Fall, Winter and Spring.

Policy

The college reserves the right at any time to make appropriate changes in the policies, procedures and information contained in this publication, including admissions requirements, tuition, fees, and program requirements, without formal notice. This catalog is not intended as a listing of course offerings, but rather as a reference document containing approved curricula, programs and courses which may be offered. Monroe reserves the right to limit registration for courses, to discontinue courses for which there is insufficient enrollment, and to change times and/or instructor assignments.

Owned and operated by Monroe College, Ltd., 2501 Jerome Avenue, Bronx, New York 10468 (718) 933-6700.

Responsibility

Monroe College is not responsible for the personal property of students brought to or left on college property.

Admissions

Undergraduate Admissions

Monroe College admits students into the undergraduate certificate, associate and bachelor degree programs. All applicants seeking first time matriculation to Monroe College are required to fulfill the General Admissions Requirements below. Applicants who have previously attended a post-secondary institution other than Monroe College (transfer applicants) or are applying to the School of Nursing will be required to fulfill additional requirements.

General Admissions Requirements

1. All candidates must submit a completed Application for Admission.
2. Candidates must possess either a high school graduation credential or High School Equivalency Diploma (GED), a recognized College Degree as listed in the Transfer Policy, or demonstrate the ability to benefit from a collegiate education as defined by federal regulations.
3. Pre-admission interview.
4. Personal statement.
5. Transfer Applicants

In addition to the General Admissions Requirements, transfer applicants are required to submit official transcripts.

Transfer applicants seeking direct admission to the bachelor’s program should possess a major area cumulative grade point average of 2.50. Under extenuating circumstances, applicants not meeting this criterion may be accepted.

School of Nursing Admissions

Admissions Requirements for the Certificate Licensed Practical Nursing Program

1. Completion of all General Admissions Requirements
2. Satisfactory score on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
3. Completion of Algebra, Biology, and Chemistry
4. Interview with the School of Nursing

Admissions Requirements for the Associates Registered Nurse Program

1. Completion of all General Admissions Requirements
2. Be a graduate from an approved School of Practical Nursing and licensed to practice in New York State
3. Completion of Algebra, Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology I and II and Microbiology
4. Demonstrate college level proficiency in math and English.

1. Submit a completed Application for Admission.
2. Complete a Pre-admission interview

International Students

Monroe is authorized under Federal Law to enroll non-immigrant alien students (F-1 Visa).

Prior to applying for the student visa, an applicant must obtain the Certificate of Eligibility for Non-immigrant Student Status (Form I-20AB). Monroe will only issue this certificate once a candidate has been accepted for admission and presented proof of ability to finance his/her living and educational expenses while studying in the United States.

Admissions – Students with Disabilities

The New York campuses of Monroe College are fully accessible to the disabled and admits those students whose credentials demonstrate that they have the motivation and capabilities to pursue successfully their academic goals at the college. All disabled students will have access to the Disabled Students’ Coordinator, who may assist applicants during the admissions process.

Once the disabled student begins class, Monroe ensures full accessibility to all required classes/services. In addition to this basic guarantee, disabled students can also request the following special support services through the Disabled Students’ Coordinator:

• Adaptive furniture
• Alternative test formats
• Note takers
• Tape recorders
• “Recording for the Blind” educational materials

Any concern with regard to compliance with these regulations should be immediately brought to the attention of the Disabled Students’ Coordinator at the campus of choice. Bronx Campus: Doris Weingard; New Rochelle Campus: Angie Sanchez.

Monroe College’s transfer policy provides an opportunity for students with various prior educational experiences to receive transfer credit for their program of study based on evaluation by the Office of the Registrar in collaboration with the appropriate School.

In order to receive transfer credit, an official transcript must be sent by the student’s prior insitution(s) to the Office of the Registrar. Institutions must have one of the following accreditations: regional; national, by one of the national accrediting agencies recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Commission on Higher Education; or be listed in the American Council on Education’s (ACE) Accredited Insitutions of Postsecondary Education (AIPE). International students may be required to have their transcripts evaluated by an evaluation agency such as the World Education Services, the Globe Evaluation Services or an evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credentials Evaluations Services (NACES), to determine the level of the work completed, the subject matter, number of equivalent credits and grade.

Transfer students may be granted a waiver of the placement exam for English and Mathematics based on an evaluation of their prior academic record.

There are many ways prospective students may have earned credit. The following are ways in which students can earn transfer credits/advanced standing:

Previous Education

Students who previously attended an accredited degree granting college or university may transfer up to 30 credits toward an Associate Degree or up to 90 credits into the Bachelor’s Degree program based on the applicability to their program of study. A grade of C or better is required for transfer creidits. Some schools or departments may require a higher grade based on specific programs (i.e. nursing science courses require a grade of B or better).

Students transferring from two-year institutions to the Bachelor’s Program may transfer a maximum of 66 credits which may not be used to satisfy upper level major area courses.

Transfer credit does not carry forward actual letter grades or count in the student’s cumulative grade point average (GPA), but does carry credit for the course(s). (In certain circumstances Monroe College students may, with the approval of the Registrar, substitute the grade received at another institution.)

Non-Traditional Education

Students may receive credit for courses taken as part of the public service academies training and for additional course work taken post graduation based on evaluation by the Office of the Registrar in collaboration with the appropriate School Dean.

Monroe College accepts for transfer credit military experience and training based on the American Council on Education’s recommendations and the student’s program of study.

The college also evaluates other non-traditional training programs and may accept transfer credit based on recommendations made by the American Council on Education; National Program on Non-collegiate Sponsored Instruction (PONSI).

Credit by External Examination

Monroe College may grant credit earned through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), Proficiency Examination Program (ACT-PEP), the Advanced Placement Examination (AP) offered by the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) taken in high school, Defense Activity for Non-traditional Standardized Examinations (DANTES), professional certification Exams, College administered proficiency exams, and other examinations based on the student’s program of study.

Prior Learning

Monroe College provides an opportunity for students to obtain up to 12 credits for learning that occurs as a result of career or personal experiences. Credits awarded for prior learning experience cannot be used as part of the residency requirements for the degrees being pursued. Students interested in learning more about obtaining credits based on prior learning should contact the Academic Office on their campus.

Prior learning credit will be awarded upon presentation of a formal portfolio by the student who demonstrates how the “experience” relates to the student’s program of study. Credit may be awarded for both required and elective courses. The portfolio must reference the specific competencies learned and provide evidence of how this relates to the course in question. The experience alone is not sufficient to warrant advanced standing credits being awarded. The portfolio should include detailed descriptions of the experience, including, but not limited to, the work performed, the responsibilities of the student, and any formal credentials received as a result of the experience.

The final credit approval is contingent upon administrative approval and evaluation by the appropriate school dean.

Students may not apply for prior learning credit that specifically includes knowledge contained in a course previously attempted at Monroe in any form.

Associate degree and Bachelor’s degree candidates must earn a minimum of 30-credits at Monroe College.

Degree Student Graduation, Retention and Placement Information

The graduation and persistence rates for Monroe are shown in the chart below. Placement data show that more than 90 percent of Monroe graduates were either employed or continuing their education six months after the completion of their studies.

Additional information regarding the retention and placement statistics of Monroe students is available in the Offices of the Registrar and Career Advancement. The Athletic Director of Monroe College prepares an annual report by July 1 indicating the graduation rate and area of participation for student athletes attending the college, as well as athletically related student aid each receives. The report is available by October 15 and may be obtained from the Office of the Athletic Director. Requests for a paper copy of the report must be made through the Office of the Athletic Director. Prospective student athletes and their parents, high school coaches and guidance counselors are given a copy of this report.

The College Day

Administrative offices are normally open from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday and from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Friday, and 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.

The hours for libraries and learning centers are posted at the start of each semester on bulletin boards throughout the campuses and online.

Online courses are offered where students can log onto courses at any time.

Monroe College offers classes from early morning to late evening, and online, Monday through Friday, plus weekends. Some classes meet once each week. Others have two or more weekly sessions. The “Flex” schedule enables students to select the classes that best meet their needs.

Student Schedules/Course Load

Students must enroll for a minimum of 12-credit hours to be considered full-time. Students may register for up to 18-credits at no extra cost upon approval from their academic advisor. Students may petition the designated academic official to register for more than 18-credits (additional tuition will be charged).

Persistence Rate

Fall 2009 first year full-time students returning for the fall 2010 semester is 62%.

Graduation Rate Chart

Fall 2004 Cohort

Full-Time Undergraduate Student Graduation Rates

New York State law requires all college students to be immunized against measles, mumps and rubella. The law applies to all students born on or after January 1, 1957. Students will have to show proof of immunity to:

Measles — Two doses of live measles vaccine administered after two months of age, physician documentation of measles disease, or a blood test showing immunity.

Mumps — One dose of live mumps vaccine administered after 12 months of age, physician documentation of mumps disease, or a blood test showing immunity.

Rubella — One dose of live rubella vaccine administered after 12 months of age or a blood test showing immunity.

Meningococcal Meningitis— In addition, New York State Law requires all students (irrespective of age) to provide a record of meningococcal meningitis immunization within the past ten years OR an acknowledgement of meningococcal disease risks and refusal of meningococcal meningitis immunization signed by the student or student’s parent or guardian.

Students who are not in compliance with this law may be restricted from attending classes until full compliance is achieved.