Keystone College

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School Says - General Information
Keystone College is a small, private college that educates students in the liberal arts tradition. Keystone College has a long history of serving students. What began as Keystone Academy in 1868 has now become one of the most popular and most diverse institutions in northeastern Pennsylvania. Thousands of students have written their college stories at Keystone College, and for good reason! Keystone enhances every studentÂ's story through its unique pledge to graduates: Â"The Keystone PromiseÂ". This guarantee of success includes a promise in writing that within six months after graduating from Keystone and fulfilling the requirements of the Career Development Center, graduates will have received at least one job offer, or where appropriate, be accepted into a transfer or graduate program. In the event this does not occur, additional courses and career counseling are provided at no additional charge. Also included in the Keystone College story is a personalized educational experience. With a 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio the college is able to ensure the individual attention that students deserve. Keystone offers a variety of opportunities for experiential learning. Students have completed internships for such places as Dateline NBC, the Philadelphia Eagles, the U.S. Secret Service, Late Night with Conan OÂ'Brien, and the United States Olympic Committee. Students may also choose to take their studies or internships abroad. Recently, Keystone students have studied or worked in London, England; Prague, Czech Republic; Bangkok, India; Melbourne, Australia; Ireland; Spain; and Costa Rica. Hands-on learning is also available without setting foot off campus. Among top-notch facilities for the visual arts, theatre, the sciences and technology are unique offerings like The ChefÂ's Table, which is a student-run restaurant for culinary arts students; the Oppenheim Family ChildrenÂ's Center, a daycare and preschool where education students can train; and the campusÂ's woodlands, streams, and ponds, which provide a natural classroom for students in environmental programs. In addition to its commitment to its student body, Keystone College is fully dedicated to the protection of our environment. Through several green initiatives, the College has greatly reduced the size of the carbon footprint left behind by the campus. These initiatives include: the purchase of four electric vans which replaced three gas powered vehicles, the purchase of Energy Star rated appliances throughout campus, special parking for carpoolers; and Trayless Tuesdays and the utilization of biomass packaging in dining areas. The strength of The Keystone Family makes the picturesque campus a source of intellectual growth, cultural awareness, environmental stewardship, and service opportunities

School Says - Student Body
ACT 101
Armed Forces Club Art Society
Astronomy Club Campus Prayer and Bible Study Club
Commuter Council
Eco Club Forensic Science Club
Honors Program
Intercollegiate Leadership
Inter-Hall Council
Intramural Sports
Junior Professional Chefs of NEPA
Key Choices Club Keystone Players
Keystone Service Club
Keystone College Mofyah Step Team
Multicultural Affairs Student Organization (MCASA)
Nokomian Student Yearbook
Opposing Prejudice Ending Negativity (OPEN)
Psychology Club Rotaract Club Snow Team
Sport Management and Recreation Team (S.M.A.R.T.)
Student Activities Crew Student Senate
"The Key" Student Newspaper
"The Plume" Student Literary Magazine
Student PSEA T.O.P.S. (Twenty-One Plus Students
WKCV Radio
Winner's Circle

School Says - Academics
MAJORS:

Accounting
Business
Information Technology
Organizational Leadership Communications
Liberal Studies
Early Childhood Education
Special Education Certification Middle Level Education: Language Arts
Middle Level Education: Social Studies Teaching: Child and Society
Teaching: Art Education
Teaching: Math Education
Teaching: Social Studies Education
Environmental Resource Management
Environmental Studies
Forest/Resource Management
Wildlife Biology
Landscape Architecture
Fine Arts
Visual Arts
Medical Technology Emphasis Nursing/Cytotechnology Emphasis Occupational Therapy/Respiratory Care Emphasis Radiotherapy/Medical Imaging/Cardiac Perfusion Emphasis
Culinary Arts
Sport and Recreation Management
Biology
Pre-Medical tracks
Forensic Biology
Environmental Biology
Criminal Justice
Pre-Law advising track
Social Sciences
Undecided/Pre-Major
Psychology



MINORS:

Accounting
Art
Biology
Business
Casino Management
Chemistry
Communications
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice Investigation
Digital Media
Environmental Science
Forensic Biology
Finance
Homeland Security
Human Resource Management
Information Technology
Leadership
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Sport and Recreation Management
Theatre


School Says - Admissions
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Application for Admission (Keystone accepts online, paper or Common Application)
Official High School Transcript
Official College Transcripts from all schools attended, if applicable
SAT or ACT scores
One Teacher Evaluation
Personal Essay
International Students: TOEFL or the equivalent for students whose primary language is not English and submit certification of finances
Art Students: must have a portfolio interview
Any other documents that you feel would be helpful to the admissions committee

DEADLINES:
Keystone College practices a rolling admissions process; however students should adhere to the following final deadlines for application submission.

For students entering in the Fall Semester:
Freshmen: July 1
Transfers: August 1
International Students: June 1

For students entering in the Spring Semester:
Freshmen: December 15
Transfers: December 15
International Students: November 1

Students are notified of the admissions decision generally within two weeks of the College receiving the completed application files.

School Says - Campus Life
Keystone College is located in northeastern Pennsylvania, just twenty minutes outside the city of Scranton. The College truly provides the best of both worlds for students: a safe, quiet campus ideal for learning, yet within easy distance to everything from hiking, mountain biking, and skiing, to movie theaters, shopping, concerts, museums, and the main cities on the east coast (NYC and Philadelphia). A number of offices on this historic campus are located in Victorian homes. The campus is shaded and beautifully landscaped. The woodland area of campus is fed by a special classification trout stream and is home to several miles of nature trails. Keystone College was recently voted the regions "Most Beautiful Campus".

School Says - Cost Aid
For the 2011-2012 Academic Year:
Tuition: $18,770/year
Room & Board: $9,200/year
Comprehensive College Fee: $850/year Parking Fee: $50/semester Registration Fee: $300 (charged one time during first semester of attendance) Cost per credit (.5-11.5 credits): $400Students need only submit the FAFSA form in order to determine eligibility for aid at Keystone College. Merit scholarships are awarded to students based on academic achievement and leadership activities during high school; these scholarships range from $5,000 to full tuition and are renewable each year. Students are notified of these scholarship awards at the point of acceptance.

Keystone also participates in the ACG and Smart Grant program. Students should ensure that their guidance office submits a final transcript to Keystone in order to determine eligibility.

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