Queensborough Community College
- Queensborough Community College
Infobox University
name = Queensborough Community College
motto =
established = 1999
type = Public
president = Dr. Eduardo J. Marti
city = Queens
state = New York
country = USA
undergrad = 13,150
postgrad =
faculty =
campus = Urban
mascot = Tiger
website = [http://www.qcc.cuny.edu/]
Queensborough Community College (QCC), is one of six community colleges within the City University of New York (CUNY) system. It is located in the neighborhood of Bayside, Queens County, New York City, New York. It was originally a part of the State University of New York system but was transferred to CUNY in 1965. Its aim is to prepare students to attend senior colleges, mainly in the CUNY system. After two years of study one can receive an associate's degree. It offers degrees such as Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS), Associate in Applied Science (AAS), as well as providing continuing education programs. Queensborough is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
The Campus
Queensborough is located in the suburban-like community of Bayside, Queens. Queensborough’s 34 acre campus consists of ten major buildings, which are used for instruction and extracurricular activities. Among them are an upcoming resource center, Holocaust studies, astronomy observatory, and art museum. The campus and its nearby resources reflect the suburban neighboorhood, meaning few transportation routes , lack of dining options ,etc which have been noted. http://www.aacc.nche.edu/Template.cfm?section=AboutCommunityCollegesm link title]
Degrees Offered
*Associate in Arts (AA)
*Associate in Science (AS)
*Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
*Professional Certificate
External links
* [http://www.qcc.cuny.edu/Queensborough Community College]
* [http://www.cuny.edu/ City University of New York]
* [http://portal.cuny.edu/]
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