Bronx

Monroe College's Bronx campus is an ideal urban campus located in the bustling Fordham section.

New Rochelle

Located in downtown New Rochelle, the Monroe College New Rochelle campus is nestled in a diverse, thriving suburban community in Westchester County.

St. Lucia

The scenic Monroe College St. Lucia campus in Barnard Hill Castries on the Caribbean island of St. Lucia combines the best of many worlds.

Queens

Monroe's Queens Extension Center is located in the heart of downtown Flushing, a vibrant and ethnically mixed district of Queens.

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  • Online Admissions

    Why Choose Monroe College?

    Unlike many other institutions that offer online courses, Monroe College is committed to providing the same personalized support and resources to its online students that it extends to those studying on campus. All professors hold a face-to-face online class to engage in discussions with students and their classmates, and are guaranteed to respond to any inquiry within 24 hours. Furthermore, Monroe matches its online students with a Student Services Counselor whose sole job is to ensure students’ academic and personal success by assisting with tutoring, guiding students in their studies and answering any questions they might have.

  • Important Dates for Fall 17 Admission

    Monroe College accepts applications on a rolling basis until Thursday, August 31st for entry into the Fall 17 semester. However, students accepted prior to January 31st are reviewed first for academic scholarships and institutional grants. After May 26th, scholarships and grants are awarded based on the available budget.

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    Application Deadline for Fall 17 Application deadline for students wishing to enter either our undergraduate or graduate programs in Fall 17. 8/31/17
    Fall Classes Begin First day of Fall classes.9/8/17

  • Overview of Admissions Process

    Before students submit an application, please review the steps outlined below. Please note that students applying to Monroe Online must be 21 years old at the time of enrollment.

    Step 1:  Online Application & Personal Essay

    Students will need to complete and submit an online application, including a 350-word personal essay describing why they would like to attend Monroe.

    Step 2:  Submit Credentials

    After completing and submitting the online application, students will need to provide the Monroe College admissions office at either campus location with the following:

    • High School Transcript and Diploma (alternatively, students may submit their GED scores)
    • Transfer Credit (if students are transferring credits from a previous institution, they must submit official academic transcripts)
    • $35 Admissions Fee (we accept check, money order, certified bank draft or cash)

    Step 3: Admissions Interview

    Students will need to schedule an interview with an admissions counselor from Monroe College to discuss their educational goals, career aspirations and outside interests. Online students may conduct their interview over the phone. Please call 1-800-556-6676 to schedule an interview after completing steps one and two.