We strongly recommend that you visit campus during your college search process! You can attend an event, take a tour in-person or virtually, or participate in other experiences. To schedule a time to visit campus, click here.

You can apply to Long Island University for early action, early decision or regular decision. Admissions will notify you in accordance with the chart found on the “How to Apply” tab above.

LIU is committed to providing prospective students timely responses. The earlier you apply in the admissions cycle, the sooner you can expect an admissions decision.

To accept your admissions offer, you should submit your $200 tuition deposit via e-payments on your MyLIU account. It is recommended you submit your deposit by May 1st to secure your spot.

Yes, LIU does consider requests for an application fee waiver for students who demonstrate financial hardship. If you would like to request an application fee waiver, click here.

The admissions process at Long Island University is a very personal one. Your admissions recruiter can work individually with you to review your application, scholarship offer, and determine other opportunities that you may be eligible for. Scholarship appeals are reviewed by the Scholarship Committee on a rolling basis and consider financial need, academic achievements, and extracurricular activities.

The admissions process at Long Island University is a very personal one. Your admissions recruiter can work individually with you to review your application, scholarship offer, and determine other opportunities that you may be eligible for. Scholarship appeals are reviewed by the Scholarship Committee on a rolling basis and consider financial need, academic achievements, and extracurricular activities.

You can change your major at any time before or after enrolling. Before enrolling, you should contact the Office of Admissions to change your major. If you have already enrolled, you should work with a Success Coach to submit a change of major form.

You can identify on the Common Application or the LIU application how you would like to apply to Long Island University. If you apply early action, you will find out if you have been accepted earlier than many students but can still apply and consider other schools. If you select early decision, you will also find out if you have been accepted earlier than many students but are committed to attending LIU.

We review our waiting list periodically throughout the year. We will keep you updated throughout the admissions process on your application status.

If you wish to defer your admissions decision, please contact your Admissions Recruiter to complete the process. Your acceptance may be deferred; however, your scholarship offer will be adjusted based on the semester you enroll.

Congratulations, and welcome to Shark Nation! Please visit the “Accepted Student” tab above to take your next steps and commit to Long Island University. You will look great in blue and gold!