Aerospace Systems Technology at Dowling College offers a comprehensive educational experience designed to prepare students for dynamic careers in the aerospace industry. This program combines foundational principles of engineering, physics, and aeronautics with practical skills in aircraft and spacecraft systems. Students will engage in rigorous coursework covering aerodynamics, propulsion systems, avionics, control systems, materials science, and aerospace design. Through a combination of hands-on laboratory work, simulations, and real-world projects, learners gain valuable experience in developing, analyzing, and maintaining complex aerospace systems. The curriculum emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical application, ensuring graduates are well-equipped to meet industry challenges. Students benefit from access to modern labs and facilities, experienced faculty, and internship opportunities with leading aerospace organizations. The program is structured to foster innovative thinking, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork, which are essential in the fast-paced aerospace sector. Upon completing the program, graduates will be capable of pursuing careers in aerospace engineering, aircraft maintenance, systems analysis, and research and development within the aerospace sector. The Aerospace Systems Technology program at Dowling College is designed for students passionate about aviation, space exploration, and cutting-edge technological advancements, positioning them for successful careers in this exciting field.
Admissions Guidelines:
- Fill out application for Undergraduate Admission online
- Submit Official High School Transcript
- Must have earned a GPA of at least an 80
- One or two letters of recommendation
- An essay of at least 250 words on a topic of your choice
A completed application for international student admission and an application fee ($35 Undergraduate, $50 Graduate). The application must indicate a major area of study.
Required supporting documentation
The college requires that international students applying for admission must send Official or Notarized copies of the following documents.
Requirements for Undergraduate Applicants
In addition to the Application for International Student Admission we must receive:
- A copy of the picture and name page of your passport.
- At least one letter of recommendation from an educational professional.
- A bank statement showing that you have enough money available for your first year of study. You will be required to show this at your US Consulate visa interview. For the academic year this amount is about $45,000 USD. If you are planning to bring dependents you must show additional financial support of $10,000 for your spouse and $6,000 for each child. If the bank statement is not in your name, you must also include a notarized statement of support from the owner of the bank account, promising to pay your expenses during your education. You must also include certified proof of the sponsor’s income to show the ability to continue sponsorship during your entire degree program. This will also be required for the visa interview at the US Consulate in your country, to allow you to get a visa for your studies in the United States.
- Proof of Immunization against Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Tuberculosis, and Meningitis. New York Public Law requires as a condition of your attendance at Dowling, that you demonstrate proof of immunization against meningitis, tuberculosis, measles, mumps, and rubella. The same law requires that Dowling College maintain a valid Certificate of Immunizations as part of your permanent student record. If you do not have the necessary immunization documents you will not be allowed into the college. Please have your doctor complete and stamp the Immunization form and send it with your other application documents. Immunizations taken before you were one year old are not acceptable.
- Applicants who seek to enroll as a degree-seeking student at Dowling College must meet the Dowling College English Language Competency Requirements. There are three ways to satisfy this requirement.1.) A student has attended an English-speaking high school, college or university for at least one year, taking credit-bearing academic courses in English.Or2.) As an Undergraduate student, you have achieved at least an iBT TOEFL score of 80, PTE 58 or IELTS band 5.0. Applicants scoring between TOEFL 60-79, PTE 44 – 57, IELTS bands 5.0 – 6.0 will be required to take Dowling non-credit ESL courses. Please see the Dowling College English Language Competency Requirements page for details.
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3.) A student must complete an English proficiency test upon arrival at Dowling College. If the student passes the test with a minimum composite score of 94 on our ACT COMPASS ESL placement exam, they will able to register for degree-seeking undergraduate classes at Dowling College. Students who do not score a minimum composite score of 94, on our ACT COMPASS ESL placement, will be required to enroll in English Languagecourses through Dowling College’s ESL program offered to non-native English speakers. Upon successful completion of the English Languageprogram, they will then be able to register for degree seeking undergraduate classes at Dowling College.
- A 250-500 word statement of purpose, explaining why you wish to come to college in the United States and what you hope to achieve.
- If you wish to be considered for an athletic scholarship, you must have your athletic coach contact our coach for your specific sport. (See www.dowlingathletics.com)
Want to improve your English level for admission?
Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.
- ✔️ Flexible study schedule
- ✔️ Experienced teachers
- ✔️ Certificate upon completion
📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.
Fulbright Scholar Program
“International education exchange is the most significant current project designed to continue the process of humanizing mankind to the point, we would hope, that nations can learn to live in peace”. J. William Fulbright
The Fulbright Scholar Program – administered by the Council for International Exchange of Scholars – offers fellowships to U.S. and foreign scholars to lecture and/or conduct research abroad.
The traditional Fulbright Scholar Program sends 800 U.S. faculty and professionals abroad each year. Grantees lecture and conduct research in a wide variety of academic and professional fields.
For more information, please contact Ann-Margaret J. Nastasi at 631-244-5097 or via e-mail to international@dowling.edu.
There are numerous sources of financial aid available to help students fulfill their goal of earning a degree from Dowling College. More than three out of every four Dowling students receive some form of financial aid to cover all or part of their educational costs. Many of our students do borrow loans to help cover these educational costs.
Dowling College has a rich tradition of bringing a high-quality education within the financial reach of all our students. We hope the information provided here will be a valuable resource for you. We wish you the best of luck in preparing for and completing your college education!
For many students, financial aid can greatly affect their decision about whether or not to attend college or which institution to attend. Because of its importance, the decision to apply for financial aid, as well as which financial aid programs to accept, should be made only with a complete understanding of the process, requirements, benefits and responsibilities.
A Quality Education Made Affordable
Dowling College offers a quality educational experience with the benefit of making your education affordable. Our mission is to provide students and their families with the financial aid resources necessary to achieve their academic goals. Our professional Financial Aid Associates will meet with you to review your specific needs and help you identify financing options available through institutional, federal, state, and private sources and guide you through the application procedures. At Dowling, our tradition has always been to bring a high-quality education within the financial reach of all students.
Academic Scholarships
Dowling College offers a variety of scholarships, grants, and campus employment to help students fund their education. We automatically review all freshman applicants for any institutional aid they might be eligible for. SAT scores are not considered when awarding scholarships.
Financial aid is any scholarship, grant, loan, or part-time employment offered for the express purpose of helping a student pay education-related expenses. Such aid is usually provided by federal, state, institutional or private agencies. If you qualify, you may be offered a combination of these types of aid, depending on your financial need and the funds available.
Who Should Apply for Aid?
The only way to tell if you are eligible to receive aid is to apply for it. Many factors are taken into account when awarding aid. Therefore, everyone who needs financial assistance to attend college should apply.
You may only be interested in part-time work, a scholarship or a federal student loan. All of these are considered financial aid. Currently, more than 3 out of every 4 students at Dowling College receive some form of financial assistance.
Who is Eligible to Apply?
Eligibility requirements for most financial aid programs at Dowling College are listed here. Some programs will list additional eligibility requirements.
You must:
- Be a U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident alien
- Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment, at least halftime, in a degree program
- Make satisfactory academic progress towards a degree
- Register with the Selective Service Administration, if required to do so
- Not be in default on a loan or owe a repayment on a previous financial aid award received at Dowling College or any other institution
- Establish financial need by submitting a completed FAFSA to the U.S. Dept. of Ed. at www.FAFSA.ed.gov
Transfer Students:
At the time of admission to the College, a transfer student‘s transcript will be evaluated and a special Core Program developed for that student. The resulting personalized requirements will provide a general education program that meets the College‘s goals for the transfer student as they relate to the five areas of the Core curriculum. This will include a Senior Seminar and whatever Core courses are required to meet the core curriculum goals.
First Year Experience Program
All freshmen (i.e., students admitted with fewer than thirty college credits) are required to complete a three-credit First Year Experience (FYE) content-based course. Topics are offered in a wide range of subject areas. The course provides academic guidance helping students make the transition from high school to college.
The program encourages students to develop reading, writing, and research skills.
The course enhances the benefits of a liberal arts education by preparing students to become critical thinkers.
We are delighted that you have chosen to continue your education at Dowling College. If you are accepted, you will be joining international students from more than 40 countries. Here, you will find friends, colleagues and professors with connections not only in the USA but all over the world, helping you open doors to the future you are dreaming about.
With New York easily accessible by car, train or bus, you will soon discover that you can enjoy the advantages of this world class, culturally vibrant city while living and studying in the suburbs of Long Island with its many recreational areas, including world-famous beaches and major shopping malls. You will also find that our campus is safe and its riverside location is stunning – see the photos on our home page www.dowling.edu.
Dowling College is committed to you. With our wide range of majors and minors, our small class sizes and our individual academic faculty advisers, we have created an environment for you to attain your full academic potential while developing close and lasting relationships.
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