Stevens in Brief
At Stevens you will have access to the most sophisticated levels of communication through the most extensive university computing network in the United States—Stevens was once again voted one of the "Most Wired Campuses" in the nation by The Princeton Review and PC Magazine. Plus, the Sloan Consortium named Stevens the "Best Online University" in the U.S.
This advanced level of communication is crucial as it enables students to remain in close contact with faculty and colleagues, and allows them immediate access to the very latest developments in their field of study.
History and Character
Founded in 1870, Stevens Institute of Technology was the first mechanical engineering college in the United States. Now embracing many facets of engineering, the sciences, computer science, business, and the humanities, Stevens is an independent, nondenominational, residential university that enjoys an international reputation for excellence.
Student Community
Undergraduate Students 2,044
Graduate Students 3,225
U.S. States represented 47
Countries represented 33
Faculty Community
Our faculty are internationally renowned experts in their fields. They are approachable and accessible, and enjoy sharing research and discovery with our undergraduate and graduate students, uncovering solutions to global challenges.
Student to Faculty Ratio: 8:1
Average Graduate class size: 12
Academic Community
Schaefer School of Engineering and Science
School of Systems and Enterprises
Howe School of Technology Management
College of Arts and Letters
World-Class Research Facilities and Laboratories
Learn more about Stevens' world class research facilities.
Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Master of Science (M.S.)
Master of Engineering (M.E.)
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Engineer (Eng.)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Pursuing your higher education at Stevens will provide you with meaningful opportunities for intellectual and personal growth. It will give you unique and powerful preparation for the challenges and opportunities you'll encounter in life and work. As one of the world's leading science and engineering universities, Stevens has been a center for scholarship and innovation for more than 135 years. Through our pioneering curriculum and dedication to groundbreaking research, Stevens has contributed to tremendous advancements in industry, government, medicine, and the environment. We educate and inspire students to develop the skills to lead research centers and industry across the globe, solving some of the most pressing technological concerns of our time. It's an educational philosophy we call Technogenesis.
What sets us apart?
We give you an educational experience that will encourage you to strive for tremendous success, in an environment where faculty and students work together toward excellence. At Stevens you will get a highly technical education that will give you a broader sense of the work we do and how it impacts the world. You will confront difficult questions, be inspired, open your mind to new possibilities, and make new discoveries.
How we prepare you.
For more than a century our curriculum has enriched and enlightened great thinkers. Our community encourages and fosters intellectual inquiry. Our history reminds us of all this daily, because our university was founded by a family of inventors and technological pioneers whose vision changed the way we live.
Explore Stevens.
It is an extraordinary place to learn—a place for people who want a role in shaping our world. We seek dedicated students who want to meet the challenges we offer, and that the world offers—students who want to work with and learn from the very best in their fields. We seek students who want to do what the Stevens family did more than a century ago when they founded the Institute, and what our graduates have been doing ever since—improve the way we live.
At Stevens you will study on a beautiful, 55-acre, park-like campus in Hoboken, New Jersey, overlooking the Hudson River and the entire New York City skyline. You will enjoy all the benefits of a historic small-town setting, plus the advantages of being a 10-minute train ride from New York City.
The 2.6-kilometer-square city of Hoboken has undergone a dramatic renaissance in its artistic and cultural life, which has stimulated a vibrant downtown and waterfront renovation. Popular for its exciting nightlife, Hoboken is also the birthplace of baseball and Frank Sinatra. Retail shops, cafes, organic grocers, realtors, and doctors are among the businesses located in town, and the waterfront bustles with a scenic walkway and parks along the Hudson River.
At Stevens, you'll be just a short walk from the Hoboken Terminal, from which trains, buses, and ferry services depart to the excitement of New York City and the surrounding area.
Our Climate
Average Temperature (in degrees Celsius)
Fall 10—25
Winter -3—6
Spring 7—27
Summer 20—29
From Stevens, you will have access to these scenic spots:
New York City 7 km
Philadelphia 153 km
Washington,D.C. 371 km
Montreal, Canada 598 km
Niagara Falls 655 km
Toronto, Canada 786 km
The Jersey Shore 72 km (beaches)
The Adirondacks 330 km (lakes and mountains)
Countries with Largest Number of Students at Stevens:
India
China
Dominican Republic
Malaysia
France
Taiwan
Canada
South Korea
Turkey
Thailand
Academics are very important at Stevens, but there's another, very vibrant and culturally rich side to life at Stevens.
The Stevens campus, community, and locale create a backdrop for fun, relaxation, and exploration. There is a lot to do, enjoy, and experience right here in our neighborhood.
Student Clubs and Organizations
Student Government
Campus Media
Fraternities and Sororities
Academic Honor Societies
Professional Organizations
Ethnic and Cultural Organizations
Community Service
Campus Festivals
Boken and TechFest are annual student-run festivals that involve the entire Stevens campus. Enjoy music, food, comedy, games, carnivals, barbecues, and competitions. The annual Unity Show highlights the different cultural arts of the Stevens community, from food to dance to spoken word and music. It covers the broad spectrum of cultural and religious organizations that meet the needs of more than 85 nationalities represented in the Stevens community.
The Arts at DeBaun
Our 476-seat Victorian-style theater is modern in all aspects of operation. DeBaun Auditorium features productions that are managed, presented, and staffed by students. Productions include dance, theater, musical performances, and cultural shows.
Athletics and Recreation
In our state-of-the art facilities and across our campus, you can participate in games, sports, undergraduate varsity athletics, or take wellness classes. Or cheer on our varsity sports teams as they compete in NCAA Division III athletics. In addition to organized sports, Stevens offers an extensive Outdoor Adventure program. You can gather with your fellow students and participate in mountain biking, rock climbing, camping, hiking, ice climbing, and white water rafting.
Schaefer Athletic Center
DeBaun Field
Walker Gymnasium
racquetball
basketball
weight room
swimming pool
wellness classes
climbing wall
six-lane automatic bowling alley
outdoor tennis courts
sand volleyball
fencing
soccer
ping pong
billiards
cricket club
indoor soccer club
tae kwon do club
archery club
paintball club
squash
golf club
aerobics and yoga
sailing & yachting
canoeing
cross-country skiing
mountain biking
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
The Office of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) provides services and programs to international students to assist them in achieving their personal, professional, and academic goals at Stevens. In achieving these goals, the office:
> Acts as a liaison between international students and scholars and the U.S. immigration authorities and other government agencies.
> Ensures accurate and timely documentation of international students, providing students with orientation material and information on international and cross-cultural issues and opportunities, helping to improve their English language skills, and assisting them in the challenges of adjusting to life in the U.S.
> Promotes international and multicultural understanding on the Stevens campus and in the local community.
> Is responsible for all student-related immigration documents and issues, such as I-20's, DS-2019's, work authorization,
maintenance of status, and foreign travel.
> Works closely with the Office of Student Life and the academic departments to prepare pre-arrival information and orientation materials for new students.
Career Services
At Stevens, the Office of Career Development offers career-related services to all undergraduate and graduate students authorized to work in the U.S.
On-Campus Recruiting Program:
More than 300 organizations recruit at Stevens for full-time employment and paid summer internships on an annual basis.
The Office continually develops employer relationships across a wide range of industries to provide career opportunities for Stevens students.
Resume CD:
Each year the office publishes a resume CD of the graduating class for distribution to prospective employers.
Career Fairs:
The Office hosts three career fairs annually: September, December and March. Career Fairs serve as an information exchange between students and corporate representatives.
Career Workshops:
Workshops are offered throughout the year on a variety of career-related topics to assist students in reaching their career goals.
Dining Facilities
The main dining hall, the Pierce Room, provides a spectacular view of the Hudson River and the New York City skyline. Colonel John's and Café on the Hudson are cafe-style facilities that serve a variety of selections for those not participating in a meal plan.
Financing Your Education at Stevens
Although international students are not eligible for federal financial aid, there are other sources of financial assistance for which international students may be considered.
In addition to private loan programs to which international students may apply, all international students are eligible to apply for Teaching and/or Research Assistantships, which typically cover the costs of tuition and include a stipend. All assistantships are awarded competitively by academic departments. A separate application is required, which can be found online at http://www.stevens.edu/graduate.
We recommend that international students investigate other funding sources in their homeland prior to beginning their studies. You may find the information provided at www.edupass.org useful. Also visit http://www.nafsa.org, click
on "For Students," then click under the heading "International Students Seeking to Study in the U.S."
Stevens Graduates are Employed By:
AT&T
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Citigroup
Colgate Palmolive
Deutsche Bank
Honda
JP Morgan Chase
Johnson & Johnson
L'Oreal
Merck & Co.
Pepsi
For a list of graduate academic programs, please visit www.stevens.edu/sit/graduate/academic_programs/index.cfm
Graduate Housing
Campus housing for graduate students is very limited. If you would like to live in campus housing, please notify the housing office directly. Housing forms are available online at www.stevens.edu/housing.
Our graduate residence halls are conveniently located within walking distance of the campus. You will be living among the thousands of artists and professionals that call Hoboken home. This historic city has everything a student could ever ask for with many restaurants, stores, and specialty shops. New York City and all it has to offer is just a quick,
ten-minute train ride away. With all of this, Stevens is the ideal place to live.
For those of you who are not planning to stay in campus housing, it is essential to arrive early, because finding housing in Hoboken can be a time-consuming process. Emergency housing on campus is not generally available, so you may need to make alternate housing arrangements with relatives, friends, or at a hotel while you look for an apartment. If you need help looking for housing off campus, the Housing Office can put you in touch with a local realtor who assists Stevens students.
English As a Second Language Program
The English As a Second Language Program is administered by the Office of International Student and Scholar Services.
Students from countries whose first language is not English will be immersed in American English. Therefore, all graduate students will undergo an evaluation of their English skills during orientation.
Students will not be permitted to register until this evaluation has been completed. If a student's evaluation demonstrates that he or she will benefit from one of the four levels of English instruction provided, enrollment into that class will be required.
Graduate Student Orientation
All graduate students are required to attend a three-day, intensive orientation upon their arrival at Stevens. In addition to familiarizing you with the Stevens campus, Orientation includes:
English language testing
Immigration workshop
Student services orientation
Local area familiarization
Campus safety information
Enrollment procedures
Registration for courses
Payments and student accounts
Pursuing Your Education in the United States
There are many important factors to take care of when you plan to study in the U.S. and at Stevens. Pay special attention to the following:
Arrival in the U.S.
Most students coming to Stevens fly to JFK (Kennedy) International Airport in New York or Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. From the airports, you can reach Stevens by taxi, bus, subway, or train.
Immigration and Customs
New immigration regulations permit entry into the U.S. up to 30 days prior to the reporting date on your I-20 form. Be sure to carry your travel documents, including your I-20 or DS-2019 form, with you. Do not put them into your checked baggage. While traveling to the United States, you will be provided with a Customs form and an I-94 form for immigration. Be prepared to present to the officer your passport (with valid F student or J exchange visitor visa), all three pages of your I-20 form (for F visas), or your DS-2019 form (for J visas), and your completed Customs and I-94 forms. Sometimes you may be asked for your financial documentation as well. The immigration officer should stamp your I-94 card, passport, and your I-20 or DS-2019 on page 1. It is important that this be done correctly, so please check your documents after leaving the inspection station—if any stamps or documents are missing, contact an immigration supervisor right away. If you discover something is missing after leaving the customs area, contact an airline representative to get in touch with Immigration before leaving the airport.
Social Security Number
As a student, you will not be issued a U.S. Social Security Number until you show that you are eligible for employment either on or off campus. To receive a Social Security Number, obtain a prescribed letter from the hiring department and have it signed also by the Office of International Student and Scholar Services confirming your F-1 status.
New international students are generally not eligible to work off campus during their first academic year.
Tax ID Number
You will temporarily be given a number that begins with 999-. This is an identification number that Stevens uses for internal records. It looks similar to a Social Security Number, but is not the same. Do not use your Stevens ID number anywhere off campus. If you are not immediately eligible to receive a Social Security Number, you may request a Tax ID number, which is issued by the U.S. government agency called the IRS (Internal Revenue Service). The Tax ID number is not the same as a Social Security Number.
Bank Accounts
Students should open bank accounts as quickly as possible after arriving at Stevens. To do so, you will need to show the bank your identification (usually your passport). All banks have a form called a W-9, which you must fill out and give to the bank before you can open the account. Once you have deposited your money, it may take up to two weeks before you will be able to withdraw any cash, unless you deposit travelers' checks.
Taxes and Arrival in the United States
U.S. tax laws often grant special time-limited exemptions to F-1 and J-1 international students and scholars. These exemptions vary depending on tax treaties signed between the U.S. and various countries. More information is available online on the IRS web site at www.irs.gov/pub/ irs-pdf/p901.pdf. It is generally advisable that students entering Stevens in the Spring semester arrive on or after January 1, to avoid losing a year of exemption.
Medical Requirements and Health Insurance
All full-time students are required to have health and accident insurance and will automatically billed for a policy arranged by Stevens unless they have alternative insurance and request a waiver from the Student Service Center at the beginning of the semester. All students are also required to provide a complete immunization record. Every full-time undergraduate student and/or campus resident must also have a completed health record in the Student Health Services Center. In compliance with State of New Jersey regulations, you must be immunized with two doses of measles, one dose of mumps, and one dose of rubella vaccine prior to attending any classes. Additionally, Stevens requires students to have a Mantoux tuberculin skin test within six months of attending classes. A blank immunization record form to assist you in meeting these requirements is sent with your I-20 form (for graduate students).
There is a requirement in the State of New Jersey for all incoming, new students living in Stevens Housing to be vaccinated with one dose of meningitis vaccine before arriving at Stevens. Please bring the appropriate document signed or stamped by a physician or medical clinic.
All form(s) must be completed in full, signed, and dated by a healthcare provider/MD, and must be received by the Student Health Center before attending classes.
Check-in
After arrival, please check in with the ISSS Office on the 5th floor of the Howe Center with your travel and immigration documents.
If you would like more information about studying at Stevens Institute of Technology, including questions about immigration, customs, visas, and required forms, contact the Office of International Student and Scholar Services:
phone: 201.216.5189
fax: 201.216.8333
email: iss@stevens.edu
Web: www.stevens.edu/iss
Office of International Student and Scholar Services
Castle Point on Hudson
Hoboken, NJ 07030 U.S.A.
phone: 201.216.5189
fax: 201.216.8333
email: iss@stevens.edu
Web: www.stevens.edu/iss
Office of Graduate Admissions
phone: 201.433.4733
email: gradadmissions@stevens.edu
Web: www.stevens.edu/graduate