Post University

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School Says - General Information
Post University is a student-focused, career-driven institution committed to helping students develop the knowledge, personal skills and experience they need to become leaders in their chosen fields. With small classes and dedicated faculty and staff, Post University can provide students with the personal attention they need to succeed. Located in Waterbury, Connecticut, we also can offer you the best of all worlds - a small, safe New England campus that's not far from two of the nation's most exciting cities, Boston and New York. We invite you to explore all that Post University has to offer.

Founded in 1890, the mission of Post University is to provide our students with the knowledge, personal skills, and experiences required to become leaders in tomorrow's careers. We prepare Each Student, Every Day to be confident, competent, and competitive participants in a global marketplace. Our intimate campus, NCAA division II athletics provide a lively, challenging and fun environment to help graduates transition into the world of advanced studies and eventually work. At Post, students learn how to think and they experience how education impacts the world of work. Approximately two-thirds of Post University's students live on campus in one of the six residence halls. Over 70% of undergraduates participate in activities including student government, campus activities team, clubs and organizations, intramural sports or NCAA division II athletics. Students also enjoy the nearby cultural and social activities in Waterbury, West Hartford as well as trips to New York City and Boston. Post students participate in a year-round schedule of intercollegiate and intramural athletic activities. The Post University Eagles are members of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC). Men's intercollegiate sports teams include baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, sprint football, swimming and tennis. Women's athletic teams include basketball, cross-country, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, and volleyball. The University also sponsors an active, coeducational equestrian team. Intramural sports are diverse, ranging from softball and volleyball to basketball and flag football. Students enjoy the facilities of the Drubner Conference and Fitness Center, including a gymnasium, a swimming pool, tennis and racquetball courts, a fitness club, and weight-training rooms.

School Says - Student Body
Students play active roles in the day-to-day functioning of Post University. The student's official voice at the University is the Student Government Association (SGA), which expresses recommendations pertaining to student life, oversees the operations of each active student group, and decides on funding for each group. The Student Activities Committee participates in the scheduling and programming of campus events. A large percentage of Post University's standing committees include student representatives.

School Says - Academics
For the bachelor's degree, students must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours. To receive an associate degree from Post, students must complete a minimum of 60 credit hours. The University has a two-semester calendar.

School Says - Admissions
Post University welcomes applicants who are motivated to succeed academically and in life. Admission to Post University is based upon an evaluation of the candidate's qualifications and the recommendation of an Admissions Counselor. All decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, handicap, or sexual orientation. Criteria for admission are objective as well as subjective. The applicant's academic experience, standardized test scores, personal qualities, recommendations, and individual characteristics are considered. Post has a rolling admissions policy. The Admissions Committee makes a decision with respect to a candidate's admission to the University as soon as the candidates file is complete. The minimum requirements to make an admissions decision are official high school transcripts, standardized test scores, and the recommendation of an Admissions Counselor, which is gained through an admissions interview. International students are required to earn a minimum score of 500 on the paper-based version or 173 on the computer-based version of the TOEFL and adhere to the above requirements. Campus visit appointments may be scheduled Monday through Thursday at 1:00 pm, Friday at 11:00am, 1:00pm or 3:00pm, and Saturdays at 11:00am or 1:00pm. Post periodically offers Group Information Sessions, on-site and off-site Open Houses. To schedule a campus visit, students should call the Office of Admission at 800.345.2562 (toll-free) or send an e-mail message to admissions@Post.edu. Transfer candidates must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and must file transcripts from all other colleges and universities attended. Grades of C or higher may receive transfer credits. The maximum number of transfer credits allowed for bachelor's candidates is 90; the maximum for associate candidates is 30. To apply, students should submit the application form, the nonrefundable $40 application fee, a recommendation, SAT or ACT scores, and the applicable transcripts. A file must be completed before an admissions decision is made. Post employs a system of rolling admissions. However, each student should attempt to file the application packet as soon as possible. This gives the Admissions Committee the opportunity to carefully review the application and grants the student a chance to begin preparation for life at college. Online applications are available through the University's website. For additional information, students should contact:
Office of Admission
Post University
800 Country Club Road
P.O. Box 2540
Waterbury, Connecticut 06723-2540
United States
Phone: 203.596.4520 or 800.345.2562 (toll-free)
Fax: 203.756.5810
E-mail: admissions@Post.edu
Web site: http://www.Post.edu

School Says - Campus Life
Post University is located midway between New York City and Boston. Post University occupies a 58-acre hilltop residential campus in the suburbs of Waterbury, Connecticut. Posts campus and surrounding community offer a safe, scenic, friendly, and convenient residence. Whether students want to visit museums, shops or the shores of Connecticut, they are in close proximity to a wide variety of cultural and recreational attractions.

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