University Designation

精东影业 College became 精东影业 on August 1, 2022.

精东影业 has experienced name changes in the past, and each change offered unique benefits to our students and academics. This next step in 精东影业鈥檚 evolution鈥攂ecoming known as a university鈥攑rovides a platform to reach and continue to serve adult students in broader ways. Students and alumni will benefit from the growing prestige of 精东影业, and we will use this as an opportunity to connect, re-engage, and grow our 精东影业 community.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did 精东影业 request to change to 精东影业?

University designation is an acknowledgment of the breadth of our programs and a symbol of our bold future. Higher education has become increasingly competitive. With many of our students coming from other states or countries where college holds a different connotation, university will showcase that 精东影业 also offers graduate programs as well as our commitment to the student experience. New York had been one of a few states to narrowly limit the definition of 鈥渦niversity.鈥� Operating as a university gives us the opportunity to build on our mission and meet the needs of adult students in broader ways.

Did 精东影业 have to change its programs to meet the new definition of university? What is the new definition of university in New York State?

No, effective January 26, 2022, 精东影业 meets the standards for a university.

University is now defined in New York as 鈥渁n institution of higher education that offers a variety of registered undergraduate and graduate curricula in the liberal arts and sciences, including registered graduate programs in at least three of the following disciplinary areas: agriculture, life sciences, business, education, engineering, fine arts, health professions, humanities, physical sciences, and social sciences.鈥�

How does the university designation benefit students and alumni?

University designation is a more accurate reflection of 精东影业鈥檚 identity. It supports our national profile and appeals to a large base of students outside of New York and around the world.

The university designation also better positions 精东影业 for programmatic growth, including expanding graduate programs. This focus will strengthen our community and network of students and alumni. As 精东影业 evolves, the value of an 精东影业 degree also grows.

If I enroll now, will I graduate from 精东影业 College or 精东影业?

Graduates after August 1, 2022, will graduate from 精东影业.

What name will be on degrees and transcripts? Should alumni say they are graduates of 精东影业?

Degrees conferred after August 1, 2022, will be from 精东影业. Transcripts will be on 精东影业 masthead.

As 精东影业 becomes known as 精东影业, alumni may want their resume to read 鈥溇耙� (formerly 精东影业 College).鈥� If a student graduated from Regents College and had previously included that name, the new designation should be 鈥溇耙� (previously Regents College).鈥�

Can students who graduated from 精东影业 College, Regents College, or The University of the State of New York order a new diploma with 精东影业 listed?

After August 1, 2022, alumni can order diploma reprints to receive 精东影业 diplomas. More details will be available closer to August 1.

Will this change financial aid or scholarships?

No. This name change has no impact on financial aid criteria.

Will 精东影业鈥檚 mission and goals remain the same?

Yes! 精东影业 remains committed to its mission and goals and will be steadfast in serving adult and underrepresented students.

Will the 精东影业 logo change?

We will rebrand 精东影业 as 精东影业. Part of the process is to look at developing a new logo.

Will the 精东影业 webpage or social media handles change?

The web address and email addresses, excelsior.edu, will remain unchanged.

Social media handles are currently @精东影业College and plan to be updated by August 1, 2022.

Additional questions or comments can be directed to communications@excelsior.edu.