Pace University

Pace University Opens New Learning Space Bringing STEM Computer Science Projects to Life

With the support of a state grant, Pace University has opened a brand new, state-of-the-art computer science learning space in the heart of New York City’s technology center.

Having a location surrounded by New York’s top technology companies is crucial to the new learning space. It includes a dedicated area for the NYC Design Factory which matches Pace students with external companies – giving the students a chance to develop innovative apps and projects for their company. The space also features a think-tank style classroom, and collaborative learning areas that allow students to work together in teams and really bring their projects to life.

The university’s Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems celebrated the occasion with a ribbon cutting ceremony that was attended by students and faculty alike.

Dean of Pace’s Seidenberg School, Jonathan H. Hill, said, “At Pace University’s Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems, we are educating the next generation of New York City Tech industry employees and the founders of new companies. Assemblymember Glick’s assistance has made all the difference in allowing us to create cutting edge, technology-driven collaboration spaces for learning, designing, researching, and playing for these students.”

Assembly member Deborah J. Glick, Chair, Higher Education Committee, who helped secure the grant said, “I was very happy to have the opportunity to allocate this money because Pace is comprised of a group of strivers and helping to get some resources is a great joy for me.”

Pace University Provost Vanya Quiñones, Ph.D., said, “We cannot do all of this alone. It is important to our institutional success and student success to have a champion like Assembly member Deborah Glick fighting for us.”

Distinguished faculty

Pace University’s faculty are leading practitioners, so the knowledge they bring to the classroom is first-hand, immediately applicable, and at the forefront of their field. The student to faculty ratio at Pace is 16:1.

Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology

Pace University’s Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT) offers support to faculty in a rapidly changing teaching/learning environment.

In recognition of the faculty’s desire to keep up with the latest instructional methodologies, the CTLT is committed to faculty driven initiatives that incorporate current pedagogical strategies and highlight new technologies resulting in teaching excellence.

CTLT will offer and facilitate new faculty development programmes that will demonstrate how to provide a positive learning environment that foster students’ intellectual growth and competence.

CTLT will support both traditional and non-traditional instruction. In order to enhance the student-centred environment, CTLT will advocate for effective student support so that students can succeed in learning.

Pace University comprises five schools, located in both New York City in the Financial District and on its Westchester, New York campus. The colleges and schools include…

College of Health Professions

The College of Health Professions offers programmes at the bachelors, masters, and doctoral level that reflect the changing landscape of the health care system and prepare students for impactful careers in healthcare practice and health-related research.

Dyson College of Arts & Sciences

The Dyson College of Arts & Sciences offers programmes spanning the arts and humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and pre-professional sciences (including pre-medicine and pre-law), as well as numerous courses that fulfil core curriculum requirements.

Lubin School of Business

A nationally-ranked leader in business education, the Lubin School provides its students with experience-based learning that blends business theory with practical applications to prepare graduates for successful careers in the global business environment.

School of Education

The School of Education prepares students to not only meet the requirements for teaching certification, but also be agents of change committed to student success and lifelong learning.

Seidenberg School of CSIS

One of the first comprehensive schools of computing and information systems in the country, the Seidenberg School remains at the forefront of the field and prepares students for professional work, research, and lifelong participation in a new and dynamic information age.

Some of the required steps for admissions include…

Undergraduate level

• A completed application and USD 50 non-refundable application fee.
• A photocopy of valid passport displaying the student’s photo and name.
• Two letters of recommendation.
• One essay/personal statement, approximately 250-650 words in length.
• English-Language proficiency scores: TOEFL, IELTS, or Pearson PTE (sent directly from the testing authority)
• Official transcripts from high school or university

Transfer students: All of the above including course descriptions or syllabus

Postgraduate level

• The completed online application along with non-refundable application fee of USD70.
• Two letters of recommendation (three are required for the PsyD in School-Clinical Child Psychology, the PhD in Mental Health Counselling, the MSEd in School Psychology, and the MSEd in Bilingual School Psychology).
• A CV describing at least the past five years of employment history and any significant community, professional, or college extracurricular activities.
• A personal statement from high school or university
• All official transcripts
• Submission of TOEFL, IELTS or Pearson PTE academic scores
• GMAT or GRE (Graduate students)

Merit-based scholarships are available to international students who apply as first-year and transfer applicants and exhibit academic promise. In fall 2017, 78% of undergraduate international students at Pace received some form of merit-based scholarship money. SAT/ACT scores must be submitted with the application for scholarship consideration for first-year students. For transfer students, merit scholarships will be based on cumulative GPAs from current and/or previous colleges/universities.

Merit-based scholarships are available to international postgraduate students who exhibit academic promise. Approximately 20% of postgraduate students received postgraduate assistantships.

For more information, students must visit the scholarship page. To obtain an estimate of a potential merit scholarship, students can make use of the merit-based calculator.

Campus housing

Pace offers a variety of residential halls within a five-block radius of its buzzing campus and it helps students find the right housing option to suit their interests. Residence Life in New York is a reflection of the city itself – dynamic, diverse, and unique. Pace’s residential programme is designed to create a supportive environment for students to live, learn, and achieve academic success.

Athletics

Pace Athletics offers a wide range of sports in which students can choose to participate.

Campus dining

Pace University Dining Services offers students the convenience of various locations and healthy dining choices on its Manhattan, Pleasantville, and White Plains campuses.

Library

The Pace University Library is a multi-campus system comprised of the Birnbaum Library on the New York campus and the Mortola Library in Pleasantville.

The Library offers users a wide array of resources and services including access to over 120 research databases (from on or off campus,) print and e-books, resource sharing partnerships with local area libraries and consortia, and comprehensive interlibrary loan services for materials not owned by the Pace Library.

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