STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

At Briarcliffe, we understand college life can be an exhilarating and at times challenging experience, both academically and socially. That's why we strive to create an environment where you will feel comfortable, connected and enthusiastic about your education.

Briarcliffe College is committed to providing you with the support and encouragement you need to pursue your dreams and achieve your goals. That's why from the initial point of contact through application, admission, enrollment, graduation and beyond, you'll receive an unparalleled level of one-to-one student support. You'll belong to a close-knit community of dedicated faculty, financial aid advisors, mentors, classmates and alumni. You'll see them at Briarcliffe athletic events and school functions. And you'll rely on them for assistance in helping you successfully complete your chosen program.

If your goal is to acquire the knowledge, skills and confidence that can help prepare you for a career in your chosen area of interest, you're a lot like thousands of other students who have already discovered the collaborative spirit and individualized student support offered at Briarcliffe College. Learn more.

Online offerings

It's amazing how much you can accomplish online these days, including advancing your education. Briarcliffe College's online programs can help you achieve your goals when your schedule and responsibilities make it impractical for you to enroll in traditional classes at one of our Long Island locations.

When you take classes online at Briarcliffe, you'll have the opportunity to interact with your classmates and instructors in many of the same ways you already stay in touch with your friends, family and co-workers. By incorporating chat, email and popular social networking sites into the many ways you can access our online learning community, we've made it possible to make education an active, engaging part of your everyday life. Courses are fully web-based, and most content is also available through a variety of portable devices, offering multiple opportunities to interact with instructors and classmates throughout your learning experience.

In fact, practically anything you can accomplish on a traditional college campus can be achieved through the interactive Briarcliffe College online portal. We are committed to developing quality online programs that can help you prepare for exciting future career opportunities. Learn more

Career Services

Most students at Briarcliffe College have identified long-term professional goals and are seeking the knowledge and skills that can help them get there. Our Career Services Office is committed to helping students and alumni compete and succeed in today's job market through a variety of career development and employment services.

As a student at Briarcliffe, you will have the opportunity to team-up with a program-specific career services representative who will be dedicated to your growth and success. The services offered by these trained professionals include career coaching, resume and cover letter writing, follow-up letter preparation and mock interviews.

Briarcliffe also sponsors on-campus recruitment, which takes place each semester, providing you with opportunities to meet hiring representatives from many leading companies. We work closely with local businesses, seeking their input and utilizing their expertise to help ensure our students receive an industry-current education specifically designed to expand their employment opportunities in today's competitive job market.

Pursuing success means tapping into all your available resources, and Briarcliffe's Career Services team is ready, willing and able to support you with guidance, advice and direction as you pursue your goals. Learn more

Athletics

Success in the real world depends on leadership, teamwork and cooperative skills; qualities that can be learned both in the classroom and on a field of play. Briarcliffe offers a variety of competitive collegiate team sports that can help balance your studies with the camaraderie of extracurricular activities.

Men's sports at Briarcliffe include baseball, lacrosse, bowling and soccer. Women's sports include basketball, bowling and softball. The Seahawks and Lady Seahawks compete at a variety of venues and facilities across Long Island. If you are interested in participating in one of Briarcliffe's intercollegiate sports programs, please contact the Athletic Department.

At Briarcliffe, we believe the complete college experience encompasses community and camaraderie as much as it does academics and studying.

That's why we strive to create an environment where you will feel comfortable, connected and enthusiastic about your education. From academics to athletics, focusing on your career and enjoying extracurricular activities, Briarcliffe College is far and away an extraordinary place to find your way in the world. Learn more