About Briarcliffe College - Patchogue

At Briarcliffe College in Patchogue, NY it's possible. We're ready to help you take the next step. Our relevant, career-targeted programs are designed to meet your educational and professional needs, while getting you on your way to living your dream in a career you love.

A Message From The President

As President of Briarcliffe College, I am the Chief Executive Officer of the institution. As such, I am responsible for assuring to our various internal and external publics including prospective and current students, parents, alumni, regulatory and accrediting agencies as well as the community at large that Briarcliffe College provides industry-relevant, career-oriented academic degree programs, by a qualified, credentialed faculty, to a diverse body of traditional and non-traditional students.

The academic degree and certificate programs at Briarcliffe College in the areas of accounting, business administration, criminal justice, graphic design, and office technologies display academic content, rigor, and coherence that are appropriate to our mission, and provide you with the requisite knowledge and skills necessary the workplace.

I consider Briarcliffe College a diverse learning community of students, faculty, and staff, course offerings, instructional methods and modalities, academic support services, and student services that promote a professional learning environment. Here, you will be exposed to formal, structured instruction and discourse, a variety of academic support services, a more informal, unstructured extracurricular experience of student activities, clubs, and programming, and career-oriented advisement and placement…all in preparation for a chosen career.

I urge you to maximize your college experience by taking advantage of all that Briarcliffe College has to offer.

And remember that our excellent and caring faculty and staff are here to support your educational pursuits, goals, and aspirations. Best wishes.

Dr. George Santiago, Jr.
President

Briarcliffe College Cabinet and Board Members

The Briarcliffe Mission

Briarcliffe College is a career focused institution of higher learning that provides quality education and support services to a diverse student population. Our standards of excellence and student centered teaching and learning prepare students for personal and professional growth as well as success in a global economy.

Briarcliffe College is committed to providing superior customer service by delivering personal, individualized attention and anticipating and responding to students' educational needs in a timely fashion. Briarcliffe College remains committed to its students beyond graduation by providing continued career assistance and instilling the principles of life long learning and community involvement.

Accreditation

The Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, accredits Briarcliffe College. The commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Commission on Higher Education Accreditation.

The New York State Board of Regents also authorizes Briarcliffe to offer Diploma, Associate's degree, and Bachelor's degree programs. Additional information is available at:

New York State Education Department
Office of Higher and Professional Education
Albany, NY 12234

At Briarcliffe - Patchogue, students can have real career and professional advantages...

• Professional instructors with experience in the workplace
• Small classes with focused attention
• Relevant career-oriented courses to help prepare students for the business world
• Commitment to career services including resume and portfolio building
• Financial aid is available for those who qualify
• Technology-focused campus and classrooms

...and a unique commitment to helping you turn your talent into an exciting career.

Explore our exciting diploma and degree programs. All our programs are designed to provide the skills, knowledge and professionalism that today's business and industry value.

Love what you do for a living! Briarcliffe - Patchogue can help you get there. If you're searching for colleges in New York, contact us for more information about our programs, and the educational and professional advantages of choosing Briarcliffe – Patchogue.

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