PLAZA COLLEGE

Established over 90 years ago, Plaza College is known in the academic and professional community for providing a quality education that is easily transferable to today’s technologically savvy job market. Located in Jackson Heights, NY, the college offers certificate, associate degree and bachelors degree programs for the in-demand industries of business, technology and medical services. Any student interested in earning a certificate, associates or bachelors degree at the college must meet ... with a career counselor who will help him complete his application and help establish his career goals. After the application has been submitted, the student must pass an admissions placement test. Contact Plaza College for more information on the admissions process. Recognized for its student focus, Plaza College assigns every student an academic advisor who is there to assist him throughout his college career and help him choose the classes that will help the most in the student’s chosen career path. Classes are offered during the day, night and weekends to ensure that students with other important responsibilities can earn their degrees. On campus, students at Plaza College can take advantage of the many services available to them such as the library, internet café, IBM university system and a Learning Resource Center. The faculty at Plaza College has real-world professional experience and is able to pass on relevant career information to their students. In addition, the college staff reaches out to the community in order to maintain professional contacts and affiliations for students to take advantage of. Plaza College recognizes that not all students can pay for their education on their own. That is why the college has counselors dedicated to helping eligible students find the financial aid they need to pursue their certificate or degree programs. Students who qualify may take advantage of state and federal scholarships, grants and student loan programs. Contact the college to get more information on obtaining financial aid. The Office of Career Services at Plaza College is there to help students achieve their career goals during and after their time at the college. There are many resources available for students to use such as career planning, resume writing tips, interviewing techniques and job placement services. The Career Services staff assists students in finding a job through its established placement services or through guiding students through their self-directed employment searches. Plaza College boasts a 90% job placement rate, although the college can never guarantee that a student will find a job after graduation.More