Touro College

Israel Option

 

Lander College of Arts and Sciences in Flatbush with Separate Men’s and Women’s Divisions

 

Lander College for Men in Queens

 

Lander College for Women/ The Anna Ruth and Mark Hasten School in Manhattan

 

 

Make Next Year Count

In Israel

2012 – 2013 Academic Year

 

 

 

 

 

The Touro College Israel Option[*]

 

The Touro College Israel Option (TCIO) was established for students who wish to graduate from Touro’s Lander Colleges, in keeping with Touro’s commitment to offering its baccalaureate degree students the widest possible range of Judaic Studies options.  The TCIO is a formal arrangement with more than 30 post-secondary men’s yeshivos and women’s seminaries in Israel.

 

The objectives of the TCIO are to:

 

© enable young men and women to explore their tradition without distraction, exposing them intensively to the concentrated study of Torah Texts: Talmud and Tanach with their respective commentaries, Jewish Law, History, and Philosophy;

 

© increase the students’ knowledge and fluency in the oral and written expression of Hebrew;

 

© provide students with a rare opportunity to immerse themselves in the culture, history and land of Israel;

 

© enhance students’ collegiate experience by enabling them to incorporate accredited study at Israeli institutions into their academic career;

 

© provide students with necessary structure, support and assistance to gain the most from their Israel experience.

 

Benefits:

·         Up to 36 college credits applicable towards your Lander College Bachelors degree

·         Courses and grades appear on official Touro transcripts

·         Academic Advisement, career counseling, and course planning services provided by Touro Israel staff

·         Opportunity to explore career choices with Touro faculty

·         Government financial grants and loans for qualified students

·         Possible tax benefits (1098-T form)

·         Ability to use “529” accounts to pay tuition

 

 

Participating Institutions

 

As of December 2011 the following schools participate in the Touro College Israel Option:

 

MEN’S SCHOOLS

 

WOMEN’S SCHOOLS

 

For up-to-date information regarding specific schools for the next academic year, please contact the Lander Colleges Main Office of Admissions at (718) 252-7800, ext. 299 or 320 or via email at admissions.lander@touro.edu. 

 

 

Credits, Grades, and Transcripts

 

Students who successfully complete a year of full-time study in Israel receive appropriate Touro College credits.  Students may earn up to 18 credits per semester or a maximum of 36 credits for a year. Please note that students must satisfy all course and examination requirements of Touro College to earn credits.  Individual courses are recorded on a Touro College transcript.  The grading system follows the American system (with letter grades A to F) for all courses with a written or oral final examination; students may select two courses, per semester, to be taken on a Pass (P)/Fail (F) basis.  Courses credited are generally in the field of Judaic Studies.  Grades earned in Israel are counted as part of the student’s grade point average (GPA) at Touro. Also, be aware that “credits” reported by Israeli institutions are often classroom periods, not American semester hours, and must be converted to American credits (often one half to two thirds of hours reported). 

 

Please note, grades for the fall semester are generally not available until late in the spring, and grades for spring are usually not available until late in the summer.  For yearlong courses, no mid-year grades are available. Touro College reserves the right to determine the acceptability of credits for any particular course taken in Israel. 

 

Transcripts can be issued only by the Office of the Registrar at Touro College in New York, not by the Israeli institution.  Although many colleges grant transfer credit for the Israel Option Program, Touro College cannot guarantee that students will receive transfer credit at other institutions.  Students considering attendance at another college are responsible for contacting the alternate institution to determine if transfer credit will be granted.

 

Enrollment with Touro College while in Israel is a mutual commitment. Accordingly, students are expected to complete their baccalaureate degree studies at Touro College. Furthermore, it is required that students not hold a deferral at another institution during the Israel year.  Students holding deferrals at another college should not enroll on the TCIO. 

 

 

Student Responsibilities

 

Students are required to complete course registration in the fall and in the spring on the dates designated by the Touro College Israel office.  These dates are posted in advance at participating schools. Failure to register by the end of November (fall) and the end of February (spring) will jeopardize the awarding of credits. No financial aid will be disbursed until registration is confirmed each semester.

 

All Touro registrants are required to participate in the meetings and programs scheduled by the College.  These include presentations by Touro faculty and deans geared to assist students in their academic planning.

 

Additionally, students must take an English proficiency examination and the Strong Career Inventory, which are usually administered during the fall semester.

 

 

Support Services in Israel

 

Counseling and advisement services for students in Israel are coordinated by Dr. Chana Sosevsky, the Touro College Resident Director.  The Israel Option Office is located at the Touro Israel Center 11 Beit Hadfus Street in Givat Shaul, Jerusalem.  The contact information is:  Phone - (02) 651-0900 x3 or E-mail - csosevsky@touro.edu.  The Touro Office is open Sunday through Friday and students are encouraged to visit.

 

An on-site orientation program is conducted by the Resident Director and the Dean of Students at the beginning of each academic year.  At that time, the organization of the Israel Option program, process for awarding credits, details of the grading system, and academic majors and pre-professional options available at Touro College will be explained.

 

Dr. Sosevsky and her staff are available to assist students with any questions they may have, provide career guidance, and help students plan their college programs for the year following their stay in Israel.  Similarly, students can inquire after the requirements for a particular field or major.  Touro College bulletins and brochures describing the College’s diverse options at the Flatbush, Manhattan, and Queens campuses are readily available at the Touro Israel Center.

 

Tuition and Fees

 

Financial arrangements for the payment of all tuition and instructional fees for the TCIO program must be made through Touro College.

 

The Touro College Israel Option fee is $900, payable when students submit their completed Contract to Participate in the Israel Option prior to departure for Israel. Students who continue their degree studies at Touro College after returning from Israel will receive a $450 credit towards their second year tuition in the United States at one of the Lander Colleges (fall or spring semester only). 

 

A variety of financial aid options are available for qualified students returning to Touro’s New York Campuses including:

·         federal and state grant and loan programs,

·         Touro College Grants,

·         Dean’s Scholarships,

·         Presidential Scholarships,

·         Touro Academic Scholarships, and

·         Lander Honors Scholarships.

 

Please see the Lander Colleges Financial Aid guide for more information.

 

 

Financial Aid

 

Touro students who participate on the Israel Option as a part of their baccalaureate degree may qualify for governmental financial grants and student loans.  Students who wish to apply for aid must first apply for a Personal Identification Number (PIN) at www.pin.ed.gov. Then students can apply for a Federal Pell Grant, Federal Direct Loans, and New York State residents may apply for a TAP Grant by filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.  The Touro College school code is 010142. Students cannot apply for Federal Direct Loans until the FAFSA is processed.

 

In accordance with established regulations, Touro may request documentation such as Federal and State tax returns before approving a financial aid package. Failure to submit any requested documentation will result in the denial of financial aid. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at (718) 252-7800, ext. 258.

 

Students enrolled in the TCIO can also elect to have their tuition paid through “529” accounts and/ or may be eligible to receive federal tax credits for tuition paid to Touro College. Please contact your accountant for additional information.

 

 

Israel School Transfer, Withdrawal, and Refund Policies

 

For a variety of reasons students may sometimes wish to withdraw from the TCIO or change from one institution to another.  In such cases Touro will not be held responsible for any financial obligation toward the Israeli school.  Furthermore, students may jeopardize the awarding of college credits and financial aid by transferring.  Students should notify the Touro College Resident Director immediately if they plan to switch schools.

 

Students who have pre-registered by signing the Contract to Participate in the Israel Option may decide to withdraw from the program by informing the Touro Israel Office and completing a Withdrawal Form. Requests for withdrawal must be received by November 30 (fall) or March 15 (spring).

 

Students who withdraw before the deadline in the fall will receive a maximum refund of $850 of the total Israel Option fee paid. Students who withdraw in the spring semester will not receive any refund of the Israel Option fee. Please note that the Touro Israel Option fee of $900 includes a $50 non-refundable tuition deposit.

 

 

What if…? Shana Bet?

 

Students who are either ineligible to participate on the TCIO or plan to attend a school not participating on the TCIO, may receive up to 32 transfer credits for one year of study in Israel.  

 

Students who choose to remain in Israel during “shana bet” can receive up to 16 additional transfer credits from the yeshiva or seminary they are attending (for a maximum accrual of 48 credits from yeshiva or seminary).  Also during “shana bet” students may elect to take additional college courses at Touro College Israel (TCI). TCI is located at the Touro Israel Center, in the Givat Shaul section of Jerusalem. Additional information about TCI is available at www.touroisrael.org.

 

 

 

The Lander College Advantage

 

Lander College is a division of Touro College, a Jewish sponsored independent institution of higher and professional education.  Touro is chartered in New York and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education Association of Colleges and Schools. 

 

Undergraduates at Touro’s Lander Colleges have the opportunity to learn Torah while pursuing a Bachelor degree in 30 majors, concentrations, and pre-professional options. 

 

Lander College seniors have an impressive record of acceptance to the finest American schools of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and law, as well as graduate programs in business (MBA), education, health sciences, psychology, speech-language pathology, and social work.  Furthermore, Lander College alumni have been hired by Fortune 500 companies, banks and investment companies, major accounting firms, insurance companies, public and private schools, hospitals, and social service agencies.

 

 

Why Do Lander College Graduates Succeed?

·         Rigorous and meaningful curricula – Because Lander College professors demand excellence, students graduate with thorough knowledge of their coursework.

·         Smaller class sizes – With fewer students per class, students receive individualized attention, ensuring that their questions are answered.

·         Academic advisement and counseling – Lander College’s academic advisors are available to assist students in selecting their courses, majors, and help them shape plans for their future. 

·         Career services – Both current students and alumni can gain vital skills needed to succeed in today’s competitive job market. Whether learning interview skills or writing a resume, Lander College’s career counselors are eager to help.

·         Preferred admissions to Touro College graduate programs –Touro College graduate schools have competitive admissions, and Lander College graduates are given first priority for admissions.

 

Other Lander College advantages:

·         Accommodating schedules – With various class schedules available, including evenings and weekends, students can attend yeshiva or work fulltime while pursuing their undergraduate degrees.

·         Dedicated and caring staff and faculty - Students can develop close relationships with their professors who help them throughout their college careers and as they enter graduate school.

·         Extra-curricular activities – A wide array of activities, including academic societies, student scholarly publications, and internships with business firms and government agencies enrich the educational experience of Lander College students.

 

 

Touro College Academic Offerings

 

Touro today includes the School of Health Sciences, the Graduate School of Education, the Graduate School of Psychology, the Graduate School of Business, the Graduate School of Social Work, the Graduate School of Jewish Studies, the Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, the Touro College of Pharmacy, the Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, and the Graduate School of Technology.

 

 

MAJORS
© Accounting (C.P.A.)	© Finance	© Management/Marketing
© Biology	© History	© Mathematics/Actuarial Studies
© Chemistry	© Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts	© Political Science
© Computer Science	& Sciences	© Psychology
© Digital Multimedia Design	© Judaic Studies (B.A. & M.A.)	© Special Education
© Economics	© Management	© Sociology
© English	© Management Information	© Speech and Communications
	Systems
PRE-PROFESSIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL OPTIONS
© Accounting (M.S.) © Dual Education Program	©International Business Finance  (M.S.)	© Physical Therapy (B.S. / D.P.T.)
(General & Special Education)	© Law (J.D.)	© Physician Assistant (B.S. /
© Human Resource Management	© Mental Health Counseling	M.S.)
(M.S.)	(M.S.)	© Pre-Dentistry & Pre-Medicine
© Industrial Organizational	© Master of Business	© Pre-Law
Psychology (M.S.)	Administration (M.B.A.)	© School Leadership (M.S.)
©Information Technology	© Occupational Therapy (B.S. /	© School Psychology (M.S.)
(M.S.)	M.S.)	© Social Work (M.S.W.)
© Instructional Technology	© Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)	© Speech-Language Pathology
(M.S.)	© Pharmacy (Pharm. D.)	(M.S.)
		© Teaching English to Speakers
		of Other Languages (M.S.)
ADDITIONAL AREAS OF STUDY
© Art	© Chemistry	© Physics
© Business Communications	© Health Care Administration	© Physical Education

 

 

 

Admissions Procedures

 

Students must apply separately to both Touro College and the desired Israeli institution.  Acceptance to the Israeli institution does NOT guarantee admission to Touro College.  APPLICANTS MUST MEET FULL ADMISSIONS STANDARDS TO THE LANDER COLLEGE DIVISION OF TOURO.  Students admitted on a probationary or non-matriculated basis may not participate in the Israel Option.  Additionally, students residing outside the United States are ineligible to participate in the Touro College Israel Option but are welcome to register at Touro’s New York campuses.

 

The Application Process:

 

1.      APPLICATION FORM – Submit your completed application, together with a non-refundable $50 fee, to the Office of Admissions.

 

2.      ACADEMIC RECORDS – Forward official high school transcripts to the Office of Admissions.  It is the students’ responsibility to ensure that transcripts are sent in a timely manner.  All applications and transcripts must be received by May 15.

 

3.      TEST SCORES – US high school students are expected to take either the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or the American College Test (ACT). To send scores to the Touro College Office of Admissions, students should contact their high school guidance office or visit the SAT or ACT websites.  Touro College’s code is 2902 for the SAT (www.collegeboard.com) and 2961 for the ACT (www.act.org).

 

4.      INTERVIEWS – The Admissions Committee may request that applicants interview with an admissions officer and take an English proficiency examination.  The interview and test results will be used to evaluate candidacy for admission.

 

5.      CONTRACT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ISRAEL OPTION – Admitted students will be sent a Contract to Participate in the Touro College Israel Option. Students must submit this pre-registration form and make appropriate tuition payments prior to their departure to Israel.  Currents students at Touro College (i.e. students already enrolled in a degree program at Touro College) need not submit a new application but must file the Contract to Participate in the Touro College Israel Option, available from the Office of Admissions.

 

Questions?  Contact:

Main Lander College Office of Admissions

1602 Avenue J, Room 207

Brooklyn, NY 11230

(718) 252-7800 ext. 299 or 320

Email: admissions.lander@touro.edu

 

For additional information, a Touro College catalog, an application for admission, or to schedule an interview, please contact:

 

Touro College

 

 

 

Lander Colleges

Main Office of Admissions

1602 Avenue J

Brooklyn, NY 11230

Phone: (718) 252-7800, ext. 299 or 320

Fax: (718) 338-6295

Email: admissions.lander@touro.edu

 

 

Students residing in California or Florida who are interested in participating in the Israel Option with Touro College Los Angeles or Touro College South should please contact:

 

 

 

The Touro College Board of Trustees reserves the right to change the fee schedule without prior written notice.

 

Touro College is an equal opportunity institution.

 

Revised November 2011