Located in Borough, Polytechnic Institute Of New York University was formed with the aim of serving as an important academic branch for Applied Sciences and Engineering. Recently renamed as New York Tandon School of Engineering, the Polytechnic Institute Of New York University offers a plethora of degree programs in Science and Technology throughout the greater New York City area and in other neighbourhood states. The institute offers programs in varied fields including Engineering, Information Science, Social Science, Humanities, and Management. Presently, the institute is home to over 4,500 undergraduate and graduate students. The institute also provides on-campus accommodation facilities to international students. Moreover, there are numerous student clubs and organizations in the college including various student groups including fraternities, cultural clubs, sororities, religious groups and professional organisations. There is also a special sports department in the institute availing several sports activities such as baseball, judo, soccer, tennis, basketball, volleyball, running, golf, lacrosse. The Polytechnic Institute Of New York University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and Commission on Higher Education. It also offers financial aid to students in various forms including grants, loans, and scholarships.