FAQ

Admissions

How do I apply to Touro College in Israel (TCI)?

Request an admissions package from one of the following sources: U.S. Admissions Office: 718-252-7800 - Israel Office: Toll-Free from the United States: 1-800-950-4824 ext.2 within Israel: 02-651-0090 ext.2; Touro College Website: http://www.touro.edu/ Undergraduate: http://www.touro.edu/las/Admissions.asp Graduate School of Education and Psychology: http://www.touro.edu/edgrad/Admissions.asp Graduate Business Programs: http://www.touro.edu/gbp/Admissions.asp Graduate School of Public Health Administration: http://www.touro.edu/shs/Admissions.asp Applications are evaluated by the US Admissions Office.

If I am currently a student at Touro College in NY do I need to apply separately to TCI?

Who is eligible to take courses at TCI?

Anyone who does not hold Israeli citizenship.

I have dual American/Israeli citizenship. Can I attend TCI?

No. The disqualifying factor is Israeli citizenship.

Courses

What courses are offered at Touro College Israel?

Undergraduate - Masters of Education, Mental Health Counseling, School Psychology.

Are classes separate for men and women?

Yes.All our classes are separate. The current schedule includes - Classes for Women: Sunday — Thursday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm - Classes for Men: Sunday — Thursday, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm and Friday mornings

Are the lectures and textbooks in English?

Yes.

Where can I buy textbooks?

Textbooks are sold as a service in the TCI office on a first come first served basis. In addition, books are sometimes available in local university bookshops or online.

How many credits can I take each semester?

Courses generally offer 3 credits and students may take up to a maximum of 15 credits.

Tuition

What is the cost tuition?

For the academic year 2009 -2010 the tuition will be: - Undergraduate: $365 per credit (Most courses offer 3 credits) - Graduate: $400 per credit (Most courses offer 3 credits).

Is Financial Aid is available at TCI?

Federal Pell Grants - Federal Stafford Loans Contact Mrs. Miriam Deutsch, TCI Bursar for more information. Tel - 02-651-0090 ext. 114.

Who is the accrediting agency?

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education. 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Telephone (267) 284–5000

Who grants degrees for TCI students?

TCI is a part of Touro College New York and your degree will be granted by Touro College in New York.

How many credits are required in order to graduate from Touro College?

Undergraduate degree - Total: 120 credits - A minimum of 45 Touro College credits - Minimum of 30 credits taken at Touro College in NY (not Israel) A minimum of 50% of credits required for your major.

How many credits can I take at TCI?

Up to one course less than half of any undergraduate or graduate degree.

How does one transfer his/her TCI credits to NY? Is Touro College in Israel part of Touro College New York?

There is no need to transfer credits.

Are Yeshiva/Seminary credits counted as part of the maximum allowance of 57 TCI credits?

Are there dormitory facilities?

There are no dormitory facilites.

Is there a dress code?

It is requested that women dress according to Orthodox traditionand that men wear kippot

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