SUNY offers rigorous academic programs taught by world-class faculty, who along with their students, pursue and enjoy challenge. Independent study, research, honors programs, and study abroad are all popular ways to enhance the undergraduate experience.

The University of Arizona is the leading public research university in the American Southwest. The UA produces more than $530 million in annual research and is the state's only member of the prestigious Association of American Universities.

Located in Los Angeles, a global center for arts, technology and international trade, the University of Southern California is one of the world’s leading private research universities. USC enrolls more international students than any other U.S. university and offers extensive opportunities for internships and study abroad.