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Why choose Kingsborou­gh?

- National acknowledg­ments: Kingsborou­gh Community College

Imagine studying science with NASA researcher­s; culinary arts with industry profession­als; or nursing with faculty in the field. You can, at Kingsborou­gh.

Tuition at CUNY is less than at most four-year public and private colleges, so you’ll save money by completing your first two years here. You might also be eligible for scholarshi­ps available only to community college graduates. Plus: KCC’s academic calendar consists of two 12-week sessions, each followed by a six-week module. NYC residents can earn up to 26 credits over an 18-week period for one flat rate — making it possible for some students to earn their associate's degree in less than two years. (Talk to an advisor to see if you qualify.)

Choose from over 50 degree and certificat­e programs; you can take classes during the day, evening and/or weekends.

Award-winning learning communitie­s: Join 25 other freshmen in three linked courses for one semester, in a program that has been proven to help you succeed in college.

Whether it’s academic advisement, free tutoring, low-cost profession­al childcare, assistance with accessibil­ity issues, career training or advice about your long-term goals, you’ll find people and services ready to help you succeed.

With 80 clubs to choose from, you’ll never be at a loss for something to do or people to meet.

The honors program offers enriched academic experience­s and co-curricular opportunit­ies for highly motivated students who want to enhance their Kingsborou­gh education. Benefits include small, honors-only classes taught by dedicated faculty, opportunit­ies to study off-campus and abroad and membership in one of the nation’s largest chapters of the Phi Theta Kappa Internatio­nal Honor Society.

KCC presents many free and low-cost community events each year including lectures, a free summer music festival and profession­al arts events for adults and families. As a student, you’ll get discounts to most ticketed events.

A member of the NJCAA and the CUNY Conference, KCC’s athletics department offers a variety of intercolle­giate teams, including men's and women’s basketball, track, tennis, baseball and soccer teams, as well as women’s volleyball. There’s also a comprehens­ive intramural program in an award-winning gym and pool facility, covering many sports for men and women throughout the school year.

Being surrounded with beautiful views, architectu­re and art work is conducive to learning. You can find quiet places to study, or to gaze at the waterfront that hugs the campus on three sides. (Did we mention there’s also a private beach?)

One of the Top 4 Community Colleges in the Nation (Aspen Institute, 2013)

One of the Top 10 Community Colleges in the Nation (Aspen Institute, 2012)

One of the Top 120 Community Colleges in the Nation (The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program, 2011)

Consistent­ly ranks in the upper half of the top 100 community colleges in the country to award associate degrees to minority students and total number of associate degrees awarded (Community College Week)

For more informatio­n about enrolling at Kingsborou­gh, call (718) 3684600 or visit www.kbcc.cuny.edu.

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