Gifts to Queens College make an immediate impact on the
lives of students. Representing over 140 countries and countless cultures, each
one of them comes to Queens College to gain an education that will prepare them
for the future.
From the introduction of new academic initiatives, to
technological upgrades and advancements in the classroom, to greater
opportunities to study abroad, our growing student population has benefited
greatly from generous individuals like you.
Tuition revenue and the state of New York provide only a
fraction of the funds needed to ensure that this high quality education remains
available to current and future students. Queens College relies on its dedicated
community of alumni, friends, parents, staff, and faculty to help it remain
competitive and preeminent.
Gifts to Queens College strengthen its strong liberal arts
programs, support new initiatives, and enrich the educational experience for our
students. There are many areas that need support and many ways for you to give.
No gift is too large or too small and each will make a difference in the life of
a student.
Common Questions:
Q: Do small gifts really make a difference?
A:
A little goes a long way at Queens College. When you make a gift to the
College, you join thousands of alumni, parents, friends, students, faculty, and
staff who support the Queens College Annual Fund each year. All of those
gifts—most under $50—add up in a big way.
So even if you can part with
only a few dollars, you can still do your part for a better Queens College.
Q: If Queens College is a public institution, why does it need private
gifts?
A:
The State of New York provides only a third of the
College's annual
operating budget. Private gifts allow Queens to attract and retain the
best and brightest faculty, build first-class facilities, continue quality
education and research programs, and provide scholarships to deserving students.
Q: Can I direct my gift to an area important to me?
A: Yes.
You can designate your
contribution to an academic department or division, student club, varsity or
club sport, student life activities, the library or other officially recognized
area of the University.
You can
support what matters most to you while making a difference in the life of a
student.
Q: Is my gift tax-deductible?
A: The Queens College Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable
organization. All gifts to the Foundation are tax deductible to the
fullest extent of the law. You should consult with your tax
attorney/advisor concerning the deductibility of your gift.
Q: Can I give an anonymous gift?
A: Yes, donors often choose to remain anonymous.
Queens College always respects a donor's stated wish for privacy.
Q: Why is alumni participation important?
A: Alumni participation is important because:
· it builds pride in our college and enhances the
value of your degree.
· it elevates Queens College’s reputation.
Publications such as U.S. News & World Report use the alumni
participation rate when calculating rankings. Queens College’s ranking is
consistently in the top 50 of all public national universities.
·
granting agencies take this rate into
consideration when making funding decisions
Q: I recently heard Queens College opened up its first residence hall.
Is this true?
A: Yes it is!
The Summit opened to its first
residents in August 2009.
The
residence hall is located in the heart of the campus, just south of FitzGerald
Gymnasium. The low-rise, U-shaped, 506-bed building has three wings of varying
stories to complement the heights of the surrounding buildings.
In keeping with Queens College's
commitment to sustainability, the design of The Summit meets Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) requirements for certification. The LEED
rating system is overseen by the United States Green Building Council, which
awards certification to structures that prevent waste and conserve energy in
measureable ways.
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