Berkeley College

Founded in 1931, Berkeley College is a private academic institution specializing in career-focused education that helps students prepare for professional and personal success in the global business world. The college has three New York campuses in Midtown Manhattan, Brooklyn and White Plains and four campuses in New Jersey in Newark, Paramus, Woodbridge and Woodland Park.

Berkeley provides supportive professors with real-world industry knowledge, hands-on learning through its internship program, and a variety of supplemental programs and activities. Its students have access to a wide range of career-oriented academic programs, computer training, Library Services, Centers for Academic Success, Academic Advisement, Career Services, and a Student Development and Campus Life Department.

Athletics and recreation play an important part in college life. At Berkeley College, men?s and women?s intercollegiate teams compete in soccer, basketball, tennis and cross-country. Students may also participate in club teams and intramural play in other sports. Berkeley College is a member of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) and the Hudson Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (HVIAC). Some of the organizations available to students include the International Club, United Nations Club, Desi Club, Hispanic Club, Turkish Club, Chinese Student Association, Korean Student Association and Japanese Student Association.

Berkeley College offers many activities that allow students to socialize with other students in order to develop friendships and expand professional networks. Some of its activities include cultural dinners, an international student cruise, a United Nations tour, a Wall Street tour and a fashion museum tour. Its Career Services Department assists students in securing full-time or part-time employment and volunteer opportunities. Career counselors are also available in each major to help students with resume writing and interview coaching, preparation, scheduling, and digital identity. Berkeley College hosts career fairs and campus recruitment days throughout the year.