Polytechnic University Services
The Basics
| Basic services offered: | nonremedial tutoring, placement service |
| Remedial services: | reading, math, writing, study skills |
| Counseling availability: | career, personal, academic, psychological |
Career Potential
| Career advising services: | co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, other |
| Percent of graduates employed after 6 months: | N/A |
| Percent of graduates employed after 1 year: | 91% |
| Percent of graduates employed after 2 years: | $N/A |
| Main employers of graduates: | BAE Systems Citigroup Consolidated Edicon Co. of NY ExxonMobil General Dynamics/Electric Boat Corportation IBM JP Morgan Chase Keyspan Energy Lockheed Martin Motorola Merrill Lynch NRC Nortel Networks Northrop Grumman Symbol Technology USB |
Campus Resources
| Library on campus/close promixity?: | Yes |
| Library collaboration present?: | Yes |
| Number of books available: | 145,000 |
| Number of subscriptions: | 6,040 |
| Number of microforms: | 62,000 |
| Number of audiovisuals: | 400 |
| Number of E-books: | 15,100 |
| Description of library facilities: | The Bern Dibner Library of Science and Technology, a state-of-the-art facility, serves as Polytechnic University's information hub, where wireless networks allow users with laptop computers to access the library's electronic services both from within the library and from other campus locations. Its resources are available through the main Polytechnic University Web site (www.poly.edu) or directly through the library's site (http://www.poly.edu/library). In-house library services are augmented by participation in regional and national cooperatives. The University library is an active member of the Academic Libraries of Brooklyn (seven participating libraries) the New York Metropolitan Reference and Research Library Agency (currently 270 member institutions representing 1,200 libraries) and the Long Island Library Resource Council (over 200 participating libraries). The library is also a member of the Online Computer Library Center, which maintains an international database with over 4,000 participating libraries. |
| Museums in proximity: | N/A |
Technological Availability
| Wireless internet on campus?: | Yes |
| Public computers available: | 1,330 |
| Computer courses offered?: | Yes |
| Email accounts granted?: | Yes |
| Campuswide internet access?: | Yes |
| Usable computer locations: | computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
| Library connection ports (avg.): | 160 |
| Classroom connection ports (avg.): | 520 |
| Total wireless capacity: | 5,000 students/faculty |
| Recommended OS: | Microsoft |
| Wireless coverage: | in all school buildings and on all school property |
Safety
| Campus safety details: | 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) | Students granted university webspace?: | Yes |
| Able to register online?: | Yes |
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