Founded in 1942, Felician College is one of the few Franciscan colleges in the country, and the only one in New Jersey. We have built our reputation with an emphasis on service and respect for humanity, striving to represent those values in everything we do.
We provide the individualized attention and support to prepare international students for life, and success after graduation. With full-time, part-time and online offerings, you can expect an accommodating college experience at Felician College along with an Office of International Programs that offers support to all international students from the time of application until graduation. As a co-educational, liberal arts institution, Felician is home to approximately 2,300 undergraduate, graduate and adult studies students. We offer 55 undergraduate and graduate courses of study that includes business, nursing, arts, and more!
Felician is an independent co-educational Catholic/Franciscan College founded and sponsored by the Felician Sisters to educate a diverse population of students within the framework of a liberal arts tradition. Our mission is to provide a full complement of learning experiences, reinforced with strong academic and student development programs designed to bring students to their highest potential and prepare them to meet the challenges of the new century with informed minds and understanding hearts. The enduring purpose of Felician College is to promote a love for learning, a desire for God, self knowledge, service to others, and respect for all creation.
Located in Northern New Jersey - a 20 minute train ride to New York City – Felician College campuses are nestled in the quiet and safe towns of Lodi and Rutherford. International students have easy access to all the culture, art, and entertainment New York has to offer. Felician is also located near three major international airports and is within four hours of Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.
At Felician, you are never just a number. Classes average about 15 students, which allows for one-on-one attention from the professors. If you ever need help, our professors are always approachable and are there to help guide you to succeed.
Felician College offers a comprehensive English as a Second Language (ESL) program called the American Culture and English Studies (ACES) program. This program is designed to prepare students to enroll in a degree program, enter a competitive job market, or simply improve their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. This year round intensive language and cultural immersion program challenges students to progress quickly by studying for 23 hours a week. The Intensive English Program offers five, 12 week levels from beginner to college bridge. Non F-1 students may also choose to study our Intensive English Program part time, if your schedule does not permit the full course of study.
Successful completion of Felician's ACES program (including passing an internally administered proficiency test) will allow students to enter our degree programs without taking the TOEFL or IELTS. Students who have not taken the TOEFL/IELTS or with low scores can be admitted to a degree program with this conditionally admit status.
Felician College also offers the opportunity for advanced ESL students to participate in college-level classes on an audit basis for an additional cost. These classes are not taken for credit, but for the challenge and experience of participating as a member of a true college level course. Students can audit classes in almost any subject including art, history, computer science, music, philosophy, sociology, global peace and justice, political science, communications, and more.
| Xiaoye (Cathy) Li | |
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Cathy is a senior Accounting major from China. She is currently the Treasurer of the iClub at Felician College. Cathy chose Felician College because of the small classes and the ability to have professors and classmates know your name. “At Felician College, we learn and we have fun,” says Cathy. “I love the way we learn and how our knowledge can be practiced in real life.” Cathy also mentions that she loves the amazing programs that are offered by the Office of International Programs. “We shared culture by holding China and Korea nights; we screamed on the rollercoaster at Six Flags and were touched by Broadway shows.” Isn’t it amazing that you can do all of these things with someone who shares a different worldview? Cathy thinks so. |
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| Noora AlBassam | |
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Noora AlBassam came from Saudi Arabia to study English in the ACES program in Spring 2012. She will be matriculating at Felician College in January 2013 and plans to be a Psychology major. The ACES Program has been beneficial to helping Noora perfect her English speaking and writing skills. “The staff is very helpful. The best part for me was meeting other international students and I am looking forward to meeting American students as well,” says Noora. “I’ve only been here for a short time yet I have learned so much and I would tell my friends back home that if you have the opportunity you should take advantage of attending Felician College.” |
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| Ahmed Alghamdi | |
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Ahmed is earning his Master’s Degree in Special Education at Felician College. Ahmed, a graduate student from Saudi Arabia, chose to attend Felician College for our good teachers and facilities, beautiful environment and friendly and helpful students. “I have been given so many opportunities to learn and grow as a professional. As an international student, I can say that my professors went out of their way to help me, and are always patient and understanding whenever I need anything,” says Ahmed. Ahmed’s favorite part about being in New Jersey is experiencing the change of seasons. In Saudi Arabia, the climate is relatively the same all year long. He loves the sights, sounds and smells of all of the different seasons! |
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| Solsem Oh | |
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Solsem, an exchange student from the Catholic University of Korea studying International Relations and English Literature, chose to attend Felician College for one year because of the ease of getting into New York City and the opportunity to participate in the UN Fellows Program. Her experience in the classroom was “very challenging at first, but the professors and classmates were very patient and helpful. Now I feel comfortable and I learned a lot from the classes.” Solsem’s favorite experiences were the UN Fellows Program and the weekend activities offered by the Office of International Programs. “It was a great experience and I want to come again!” |
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