Farmingdale State College To Host 'Virtual Open House'

FARMINGDALE, NY — Farmingdale State College, in a sure sign of the times, will host its first-ever "Virtual Open House" for prospective students. The event is scheduled for Sunday, April 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The shift from in-person to virtual is a direct result of the new coronavirus.

By starting on the Farmingdale State College website, interested students can take a virtual campus tour and attend online sessions conducted by staff and faculty of the Schools of Health Sciences, Business, Engineering Technology, and Liberal Arts & Sciences. They will discuss the college’s selection of degree programs and answer questions about Certificate programs, as well as Associate, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.

Webinars on financial aid, admissions, nursing, dental hygiene, transfer services, and aviation will address tuition and fees; job opportunities and credit-bearing internships, in addition to graduation statistics, campus activities and more.

Students will be able to fill out online applications and speak with faculty, staff, and students. Videos describe the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Interaction Design (IxD) programs, and guide students through the Memorial Art Gallery, campus gardens, and Aviation Flight Center.

"We understand this is a very unique time for students in the midst of their college search," Nicole Miller, recruitment events coordinator, said in a news release. "We at Farmingdale State College are here to help in any way we can. We’re all in this together, and our ‘Virtual Open House’ is one way we hope to show that. It is a safe way to obtain the information needed about Farmingdale State College."

Videos of all webinars, virtual tours, and information sessions will be available on the school's website a week after the event. For more information, contact the Admissions Office at 934-420-2200 or admissions@farmingdale.edu.