Frequently Asked Questions

Graduates of this program can either continue their studies in the College’s bachelor of science degree program or transfer to engineering programs at other four-year programs at a variety of colleges. For more information, please see the department chairman.

A full-time student can complete the AAS program in four semesters or two years.

• Introduction to 3ds Max: Create artistically rendered 3D scenes for video games and animation using 3ds Max.
• Animation for Video Games: Create interactive 3D game levels with modern 3D video game engines and assets created with 3ds Max, Maya, and ZBrush.
• Advanced Maya Modeling and Animation: Develop CGI models such as vehicles and character using advanced modeling techniques. After modeling students will rig and animate their creations with the same skillset used in films and video games.
• ZBrush Digital Sculpting: Students will learn to develop environment, hard surface, and character models suitable for animation, video games, and additive manufacturing.
• 2-D Computer Graphics Photoshop: Develop 2D graphic images used for graphic design projects in print media, video, and animation.

For more information and a full list of courses, please see the (UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG LINK HERE).

A full-time student can complete the BS program in eight semesters or four years, and the AAS program in four semesters or two years.

The newly renovated FAA-Authorized Prometric Test Center at the College provides students with all the written exams for the FCC General Radio Telephone License.

On the leading edge of industry today, mechatronic engineering is an innovative field that uniquely combines the elements of mechanical, electronic and computer engineering to design “smart” technology, such as the Mars Rover. Students in this field take courses in basic engineering sciences and application (mechanical, electronic, computer and controls theory) and are also required to take courses in automation, robotics and CATIA. Exposure to the design process exists throughout the curriculum in various engineering courses. To complete this program, students are required to take three credit hours of a senior project related to mechatronic components development.

Aircraft communications and navigation systems, pulse systems including transponders and distance measuring equipment (DME), weather and radar altimeter systems, power and distribution systems, flight control systems including: autopilot and flight directors, flight management systems (FMS), electronic flight instrument systems (EFIS), traffic alert and collision avoidance systems (TCAS) and global positioning systems (GPS).

About 99 percent of Vaughn graduates are employed or continue their educations within one year of graduation.* 83% of Vaughn grads are employed in their field of choice or continue their education within one year.* Some are employed at well-known companies such as Lockheed Martin, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Rockwell Collins, United Technologies, Consolidated Edison and JetBlue Airways. *Outcomes include data within one year of graduation for graduates who reported via survey. There was a total of 282 graduates in 2018. 220 reported an outcome for a 78% response rate. The 2018 graduate class includes September 2017, December 2017 and May 2018 graduates.

You can download the management department’s IACBE (International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education) Public Disclosure Report here; you can download the IACBE Outcomes Assessment Plan here.

Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology has a liberal transfer policy. In order to receive transfer credits you must submit an Application for Admission and an official copy of all your college transcripts for evaluation. Applicants can obtain a preliminary evaluation of transfer credit by providing the office of admissions with unofficial copies of their college transcripts.

At Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology we offer both full-time and part-time programs that are offered both day and evening, as well as on Saturdays in the fall and spring semesters. We offer all management programs online as well.

If you are the type of person who is looking for a fast-paced and exciting career within the aviation industry, working as an airport manager may be for you. The manager of an airport can be compared to the mayor of a small city, since both jobs require the utilization of numerous management and interpersonal skills. The management programs prepare students for all aviation management career fields, as well as for general business or management.

The study of aviation maintenance also prepares students to install, assemble, diagnose and maintain the high-tech equipment that power today’s transportation, energy and defense systems. Aviation Training Institute graduates have been recruited by telecommunications companies as well as transportation firms and public utilities.

The bachelor of science in aviation maintenance management is designed to broaden the perspective of the aviation professional and prepare him or her for management positions in the industry. The program builds upon a solid technical foundation in aviation maintenance with courses that include accounting, business communications, industry and labor relations and other 21st-century management essentials.

The aviation maintenance certificate and associate in occupational studies degree in aviation maintenance can be obtained in four semesters of study, which can be completed in as few as 16 months. Some students prefer to study part-time and we also work with those students to balance their work schedules with academic pursuits. After such time students can sit for their FAA written, oral and practical exams. The associate in applied science degree in aviation maintenance can be obtained with an additional 39 credits, which can be completed in one year after receiving an FAA airframe and powerplant certificate. The bachelor of science in aviation maintenance requires a total of 127 credits and can be completed in as little as three years after receiving an A and P certificate.

A General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required; our counselors may be able to assist you if a GED is not held.

The newly renovated FAA-authorized PSI Services Test Center at the College provides students with all the written exams offered by the Federal Aviation Administration, including the Airframe and Powerplant exam.

Vaughn College Career Services department manages a private job board website, Handshake (joinhandshake.com), where students and alumni can post resumes and apply for positions. Employers registered on the site can post jobs as well as search and review student and alumni resumes for potential candidates who might be a fit for open positions.

Recruiters regularly visit Vaughn for events such as Employer Engagement Days. They make virtual and on campus presentations, host information tables, speak to students in classroom settings, hold workshops and interview students for job and internship positions.

Part-time employment opportunities off-campus are available for students through various organizations that have a relationship with Vaughn.

Vaughn College’s career services department employs a variety of tools to assist students and alumni in their development as professionals. The department meets and communicates with individuals through appointments, e-mail, phone and Zoom conversations, providing information, editing and reviewing resumes and helping with the job and internship search process. The department conducts workshops on résumé writing, interviewing skills and professional conference preparation. It organizes Employment Engagement Days in the fall and spring. The department also networks with organizations and companies on behalf of Vaughn students for job and internship opportunities.

Students can gain valuable experience in an internship that is closely related to their desired career field. Internships are available with the help of the career services office in every degree program.

No. The residence hall’s capacity is approximately 185 residential students. Therefore, housing is available on first-come, first-served basis, provided that the student has been admitted to Vaughn College, has submitted a complete student housing application and has paid the $250 housing deposit. The student will also need to provide a photocopy of a health insurance card on move-in day, as health insurance is required for all resident students.

Each student is required to submit a $250 housing deposit when completing a housing application. The $250 fee will be kept on file to be used towards any excess damages left in your room upon your move-out. If you cancel housing in writing prior to July 1, for the fall semester, or January 1, for the spring semester, the $250 housing deposit will be refunded. After these dates, the deposit is not refunded for housing cancellations.

Please see the Residence Hall Rates and Fees section of the Vaughn College Semester Tuition and Fees page.

Students who need to change the information provided on their online housing application can resubmit the same application form they filled out, as posted on the main page of our site. If you have any questions, contact .

In the fall, the residence hall generally opens during the weekend prior to the beginning of classes. However, there are specific move-in dates for new residents versus returning residents, as well as for international students. In the spring and summer semesters, move-in is generally 24 hours before the start of classes. Each academic year’s dates and move-in procedures may vary, so please refer to your Vaughn email for notices from the Office of Residence Life and Housing regarding your move-in. For questions, contact .

Generally, there are two students assigned to a room. Singles are awarded on a limited basis and to those students who demonstrate a medical need for one. All double and single rooms in our residence hall are connected to another bedroom within a suite and have a shared bathroom and closet space. Triples and quads for three and four residents, respectively, are extremely limited and do not share a bathroom or closet with another bedroom. Each room/suite is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the suite areas and their bathroom.

The building is monitored 24 hours a day/seven days a week by security cameras positioned on the outside and inside of the residence. Additionally, a security officer is present at the front desk every day/all day. They, in turn, can contact on-duty staff for urgent situations that may arise when offices are closed.

The rooms are set up with a bed (twin extra-long), desk, chair and chest of drawers for each resident. Blinds are provided for all windows. Rooms are not carpeted. Area rugs are allowed.

No. The entire hall is non-smoking. This includes cigarettes, cigars, aromatic cigarettes, herbal cigars, burning incense, and vaping of any kind. Students can smoke outside in designated areas away from the residence hall access doors.

Yes. Meal plans are mandatory for all resident students. Meal plan options will be made available on or before July 11, 2022.

Our all-suite style residence hall ensures that each resident has access to a semi-private full bathroom within their suite. Additionally, the 185-bed three-level building is equipped with a full kitchen and television lounge on the lobby level, a multi-purpose classroom on the second floor for student use, a fitness center on the third floor and two laundry rooms on the second and third floors.

Though Vaughn College is part of one of the largest and busiest cities in the world, we take pride in our small community as expressed by practicing our Core Values: demonstrating integrity, embracing diversity, practicing collaboration, achieving impact and choosing courage. We pride ourselves on being a safe and secure campus and expect that all resident students will contribute to this effort by:

• Carrying their Vaughn College identification cards―the residence hall is accessible by card access enabled through each ID card
• Being considerate to fellow resident students
• Keeping noise levels within a reasonable limit to allow them to focus on their studies
• Understanding that the building promotes substance-free living

It is strongly recommended that students obtain renter’s insurance. Vaughn is not responsible for any theft, loss or damage of the personal property of its students.

When classes are in session on weekdays, the residence life office is staffed during daytime hours by professionals led by a director who holds a master’s degree. There are resident assistants (RAs)―trained student leaders who serve on-duty in the evenings (Monday through Friday) and weekends. The RAs also plan events which provide opportunities where resident students can socialize and learn about a variety of topics related to college life. The residence life team lives in the building. Additionally, there is a security guard in the lobby and a facilities manager who will respond to maintenance concerns.

The building entrance is staffed, 24-hours a day, by a trained security guard when classes are in session. Each room is equipped with a smoke detector and a CO2 detector. There are fire extinguishers and a sprinkler system in the hallways and common areas, and fire drills are scheduled several times during the year. Additionally, there are security cameras on the exterior of the building and inside common areas.

The residence hall has a different address than that of the main college and should be used to place in GPS for driving directions, as well as to route mail, packages and food deliveries. The residence hall address is: 22-40 90th Street East Elmhurst, NY 11369

Students should bring an identification card with their name and picture on it to be presented at check-in. Every resident must bring a copy―front and back―of their valid health insurance card, or the card itself and we will copy if for you. Each double room has two beds, two desks, two chairs and two sets of drawers. Students should not bring in nor remove furniture. A list of items to bring and to leave at home is sent with each housing assignment. Additionally, the to-do list will include medications, linen/sheets, a pillow, toiletries, school supplies, a lamp, clothes, laundry detergent, non-perishable food and aplastic container to store non-perishable food, among other items.

The cost-per-semester varies depending on the room type, although most new residents will be placed in double rooms. Additionally, each resident is required to have a meal plan. Please see the Residence Hall Rates and Fees section of the Vaughn College Semester Tuition and Fees page.

New students may apply for housing after their enrollment in a Vaughn College educational program. Returning students should reapply for housing after they have registered for classes for the next term. Students are encouraged to apply for housing and pay the deposit listed on the application as early as possible for the best opportunity to receive a room assignment.

Students who are interested in residing on campus may contact us through email at or by phone 718.429.6600, extension 316.

To maximize the opportunity to accommodate students who choose to live on campus, single rooms are not generally offered; however, after the first two weeks of any semester, students may be given the opportunity to have a single if space permits. Students would need to have their financial accounts adjusted to be billed at a higher single room rate. If you are interested in a single room, contact .

Vaughn’s online programs and courses are priced identically to our on campus classes. Some certificate programs, however, may have a slightly different pricing structure.

There are three primary advantages of online learning.

• Accessibility: Your course is open to you 24/7 during the semester. You only need access to the internet to login.
• Flexibility: You can arrange learning around your life’s schedule. Or, add an extra class to your on-campus schedule.
• Affordability: No need for commuting costs to campus, or for residence hall expenses.

No, not all classes are offered online. There are five select Vaughn degree programs that are offered entirely online. Additionally, many other individual courses are also offered online. Check the Course Scheduler each semester for a listing of all online offerings.

No, the degree is equivalent to one earned on-campus, and at the same cost.

Distance learning allows a student to have the same opportunity to learn regardless of his or her geographic location. Programs and courses are offered through the internet or by video in a format taught by a qualified faculty member. Learning materials, resources and assignments are all presented online and in an asynchronous method. On-campus attendance is not required.

Vaughn College will evaluate transfer credit from other colleges and universities. An official transcript should be submitted. Generally, a grade of C or better is required for a course to be accepted for transfer credit.

If you have web access, you can reach Vaughn’s course materials and assignments. That’s the flexibility an online course offers. You can take it anywhere you go!

Vaughn’s online classes mirror the schedules offered on campus. Fall and spring terms are 16 weeks in duration, and two six-week summer sessions are also offered.

Distance learning links instructors, students, and resources in different geographic locations using various technologies.

Yes, the college offers HEOP. Students must be New York State residents and qualify both academically and financially to be eligible.

Work-study is granted through the Financial Aid Office. There are other opportunities for part-time jobs on campus as well as off campus.

Yes, scholarships are awarded based on academics and financial need.

At Vaughn College, we work to assist―to the fullest extent possible―students who do not have sufficient resources to meet their college expenses. The amount of funds that a student is eligible to receive is based on the total amount of funds available and the student’s need. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form must be completed. Click here for more information about financial aid..

A good estimate is $28,000 per year for tuition and $12,390 for room and board, for the 2023-2024 school year. Click here for more details of tuition and costs..

The residence hall has a different address than that of the main college and should be used to place in GPS for driving directions, as well as to route mail, packages and food deliveries. The residence hall address is: 22-40 90th Street East Elmhurst, NY 11369

A minimum score of 77 on the Internet-based format is required for admission consideration. Students who fall below this range will be required to complete an intensive English language program.

Eighty-eight percent of Vaughn graduates receive jobs or continue their education within one year of graduation. seventy-five percent of Vaughn graduates are employed in their chosen field, or continue their education within one year.* *Outcomes include data within one year of graduation for graduates who reported via survey. There was a total of 237 graduates in 2020, and 178 reported an outcome for a seventy-five percent response rate. The 2020 graduating class includes September 2019, December 2019 and May 2020 graduates.

Yes, the college offers HEOP. Students must be New York State residents and qualify both academically and financially to be eligible.

Work-study is granted through the financial aid office. There are other opportunities for part-time jobs on campus as well as off campus.

Vaughn has scholarships that are awarded based on academics and financial need.

At Vaughn College, we work to assist―to the fullest extent possible―students who do not have sufficient resources to meet their college expenses. The amount of funds that a student is eligible to receive is based on the total amount of funds available and the student’s need. A Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form must be completed. For more information, click here.

A good estimate is $28,000 per year for tuition and $12,390 for room and board, for the 2021-2022 school year. For more details, click here.

Students typically take between 15 and 17 credits per semester.

Yes, advanced placement and transfer credits may be eligible for college credit. Students must receive a minimum score of 3 on the AP exam and a grade of C or better for transfer credits. Each class is evaluated and accepted on approval of the department chairperson. To find out how many of your credits will transfer to Vaughn, click here.

To schedule a visit, click here or contact Admissions at 1.866.6VAUGHN, extension 118.

The College has rolling admissions, but we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible. (March 1 is the preferred date to be eligible for scholarships.)

There’s a non-refundable application fee of $40.

To apply, click here.

An interview with an admissions counselor is strongly recommended for all applicants. Both an admissions and financial aid interview are required for applicants who want to be considered for the aircraft operations degree program.

You need the following documents: application for admission; official copy of your high school transcript, diploma or GED with scores; official college transcripts (if applicable); and either SAT or ACT scores or Vaughn's placement exam (ACCUPLACER - speak with an admissions counselor for more information). A Class II medical is also a requirement for aircraft operations applicants only.

In general, bachelor of science (BS) degree applicants should have a grade point average (GPA) of 80 or higher, and a SAT of 1000 (combined critical reading and math) or ACT of 21 composite score or Vaughn's placement exam (ACCUPLACER - speak with an admissions counselor for more information). Our associate in applied sciences programs have an open admissions policy. The student must have earned a high school diploma, GED or have passed the Ability to Benefit exam. Although there are admissions requirements, the college evaluates everyone on an individual basis.

The student to faculty ratio at Vaughn College is 14:1.

The percentage of women at Vaughn College is between 10 and 15 percent.

There are approximately 1,000 students in the academic programs and about 500 students in the certificate programs.

The ATC courses will cover a range of topics on airport communications, with particular emphasis on air traffic control systems. Topics include an introduction to the air traffic control system, publications, regulations, separation, aircraft types, navigation, aerodynamics, emergencies, wake turbulence, weather and communications.

Most Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology students are eligible to participate in the Air Traffic Control program. See below for a full list of eligible degree programs. Graduates of other colleges or universities may also be eligible for the Air Traffic Control program. They would need to enroll for a second associate or bachelor degree program and complete a minimum of 30 credits at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology. Bachelor’s Degrees: Airport Management Airline Management Aircraft Operations Electronic Engineering Technology – Avionics Aviation Maintenance Aviation Maintenance Management Associate Degrees: Airport Management Aircraft Operations Electronic Engineering Technology – Avionics Aviation Maintenance

The Air Traffic Control (ATC) program is a partnership between the Federal Aviation Administration and Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology to provide the academic preparation necessary for students interested in air traffic control careers.

A full-time student can complete the AAS degree program in four semesters (two years) and the BS degree program in eight semesters (four years).

In the first semester, flight training will begin with the College’s approved contractors. They will provide FAA Part 141 certified aircraft and flight instruction for the FAA Private Pilot Certificate, Instrument Rating and Commercial Pilot Certificate. Students also earn the Certificated Flight Instructor and CFII certificates. Students who are required to take developmental courses in English and/or Math will not be able to start flight training until those courses are completed.

Vaughn’s million-dollar flight simulator lab features the most technologically advanced aviation training devices available; the FRASCA 241, which simulates a Cessna 172–the general aviation standard in aircraft; a Frasca 142 that can be configured as a single or twin engine.; a CRJ-200, which simulates the Canadair two-engine fan jet and is a great transition from the stationery FRASCA; and full-motion Redbird reciprocating engines to jet engines.