Pace University

Overview:

• Founded in 1906 as Pace Institute of Accountancy
• Became Pace College in 1949 and Pace University in 1973
• Over 13,000 undergraduate and graduate students
• Campuses in New York City, White Plains, Pleasantville, and online
• Notable alumni include:
  • Michael Bloomberg, former Mayor of New York City
  • David Dinkins, former Mayor of New York City
  • Robert De Niro, actor
  • Al Pacino, actor

Student Life:

• Over 100 student clubs and organizations
• 17 NCAA Division I sports teams
• Student support services include:
  • Counseling and Psychological Services
  • Health and Wellness Center
  • Career Services
• Campus facilities include:
  • Library with over 1 million volumes
  • Student Union with dining, recreation, and meeting spaces
  • Fitness center
  • Performing arts center

Academics:

• Academic resources include:
  • 5 schools and colleges
  • Over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs
  • Honors College
  • Research centers and institutes
• Faculty are experts in their fields and actively engaged in research
• Teaching methodologies include:
  • Lectures
  • Discussions
  • Case studies
  • Experiential learning
• Academic support services include:
  • Tutoring
  • Writing center
  • Math lab
• Unique academic programs or initiatives include:
  • Accelerated degree programs
  • Study abroad programs
  • Interdisciplinary minors

Top Reasons to Study Here:

• Ranked among the top 200 universities in the United States by U.S. News & World Report
• Specialized facilities include:
  • Business school with trading floor and Bloomberg Lab
  • Nursing school with simulation lab
  • Performing arts center with 1,200-seat theater
• Industry connections through internships, co-ops, and career fairs
• Notable alumni network

Services:

• Counseling services include:
  • Individual and group counseling
  • Crisis intervention
  • Substance abuse counseling
• Health services include:
  • Health and Wellness Center
  • Immunization clinic
  • Pharmacy
• Housing services include:
  • On-campus residence halls
  • Off-campus housing assistance
• Library resources include:
  • Over 1 million volumes
  • Online databases and journals
  • Interlibrary loan services
• Technology support includes:
  • Help desk
  • Computer labs
  • Wireless internet access
• Career development services include:
  • Resume writing and interview preparation
  • Job search assistance
  • Career fairs