Your Future
with CUNY
We know that selecting the right college is a life-changing decision. Use this page as a guide to understanding enrollment at each of our campuses. From virtual exploration to FAQs about what’s changing, our goal is to provide you with all the small details, so that you can spend your time focusing on the big picture.
Admission
We’re here to support you as you consider your college options and prepare to make a decision about your future. If you haven’t applied yet, you can still submit the CUNY Application for Fall 2024. For any questions, be in touch with us via email or phone.
Financial Aid
At a time of uncertainty, choosing an affordable college that provides a quality education makes sense. We’re here to work with you to make sure that your education is within reach. If you’ve already applied for financial aid, your offer is available to view in the Student Center section of CUNYfirst and you can upload any necessary forms securely too.
Advisement & Registration
Now that you’ve accepted your offer of admission, get ready to customize your schedule with an exciting array of courses. Our academic advisors are here to walk you through the process virtually, with individual advising and group sessions. Your future inspiration starts here.
Graduate Admission
If you already have a bachelor’s degree, we encourage you to connect with the CUNY Office of Graduate Studies to explore advanced certificate, master’s and doctoral degree options. We’re here to help you choose the right path at one of our colleges.
Transfer Students
Change can be a good thing. If you’re thinking of making a move, we’ve got transfer friendly policies and a flexible core curriculum comprised of courses that are guaranteed to transfer across the university. Students can see how their courses will transfer between colleges using CUNY Transfer Explorer, a web-based for the most up-to-date information about how CUNY colleges transfer and apply credit for both CUNY and non-CUNY courses, as well as for other learning experiences, like exams and certifications. Visit the T-Rex Help Center to learn how to make the most of T-Rex..
Once you’re ready, use the CUNY Application to apply for admission.
Support Programs
Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP)
ASAP helps students stay on track to graduate, transition into the workforce, and transfer to 4-year colleges by providing a range of financial, academic and personal support.
College Discovery Program (CD)
College Discovery provides equality in higher education with comprehensive academic, financial, personal, social and career support regardless of students’ education and financial status
CUNY Start
Get a strong start with intensive preparation in reading, writing and math. In one semester, CUNY Start helps students to meet developmental English and math milestones while preparing for college-credit courses.
1 University 25 Colleges
Baruch College
55 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10010 See Contact Information
Borough of Manhattan
Community College
199 Chambers St, New York, NY 10007 See Contact Information
Bronx Community College
2155 University Ave, The Bronx, NY 10453 See Contact Information
Brooklyn College
2900 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11210 See Contact Information
The City College
of New York
160 Convent Ave, New York, NY 10031 See Contact Information
Craig Newmark Graduate
School of Journalism
at CUNY
219 W 40th St, New York, NY 10018 See Contact Information
CUNY Graduate Center
365 5th Ave, New York, NY 10016 See Contact Information
CUNY Graduate
School of Public Health
and Health Policy
55 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027 See Contact Information
CUNY School of Labor
and Urban Studies
25 W 43rd St 19th floor, New York, NY 10036 See Contact Information
CUNY School of Law
2 Ct Square W, Long Island City, NY 11101 See Contact Information
CUNY School of Professional Studies
119 W 31st St, New York, NY 10001 See Contact Information
College of Staten Island
2800 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10314 See Contact Information
Guttman Community College
50 W 40th St, New York, NY 10018 See Contact Information
Hostos Community College
500 Grand Concourse, The Bronx, NY 10451 See Contact Information
Hunter College
695 Park Ave, New York, NY 10065 See Contact Information
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
524 W 59th St, New York, NY 10019 See Contact Information
Kingsborough Community College
2001 Oriental Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11235 See Contact Information
LaGuardia Community College
31-10 Thomson Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101 See Contact Information
Lehman College
250 Bedford Park Boulevard West, The Bronx, NY 10468 See Contact Information
Macaulay Honors College
35 W 67th St, New York, NY 10023 See Contact Information
Medgar Evers College
1650 Bedford Ave #2010, Brooklyn, NY 11225 See Contact Information
New York City College of Technology
300 Jay St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 See Contact Information
Queens College
65-30 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NY 11367 See Contact Information
Queensborough Community College
222-05 56th Ave, Queens, NY 11364 See Contact Information
York College
94-20 Guy R Brewer Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11451 See Contact Information
* Colleges indicating rolling admission are flexible about when commitment is received.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, our colleges are accepting applications for Fall 2024. You can apply as a freshman or transfer applicant using the CUNY Application. Please visit our Closed Programs page for a list of programs that are closed. Once you submit your application, be sure to provide us with your academic documents. For more information on deadlines and required documents, review our How to Apply page.
No, it is not too late to submit your documents, and most institutions can transmit your information to us electronically. The deadline for applications and documents can be found here. For more information, visit our How to Apply page. Once all documents are received, you will begin receiving decisions from your college choices.
Click here for a video and step by step instructions on claiming your account. If you still have questions, email us at admissions@cuny.edu. Include ‘CUNYfirst account claim issues’ in the subject line of the email. Make sure to provide your name, date of birth and a description of the issue along side a screenshot in the body of the email.
If you’ve already been admitted to CUNY, your enrollment will not be impacted. If you needed to pass a Regents exam in order to graduate, passing the corresponding class with satisfy that requirement.
Many of our colleges offer in-person and virtual tours, it’s a great way to learn more about the campus. You can also register for virtual information sessions. Above you can find a list of all our colleges, there you can click on ‘Virtual Tour’ and ‘Explore the campus’ link under each college for more information about what is offered.
6. I’m having issues obtaining official documents to complete my application. What steps can I take?
For college/university documents, reach out to the institution (typically the registrar office) to see if your official documents can be forwarded to us electronically.
For high school documents, your high school counselor can forward documents to us via email.
If you are still experiencing difficulties, please reach out to us at admissions@cuny.edu and we will work with you to complete your application.
If your application fee was waived, or you have an Student Aid Index (SAI) of $3,000 or less, your commitment deposit fee will be waived at the point of admission. If your commitment deposit was not waived, and your financial situation has recently changed, contact the admissions office at the college where you wish to commit to discuss your options.
Follow these steps to receive your financial aid award:
- Fill out the FAFSA. We also recommend filling out the TAP
- Make sure to list each of the colleges to which you’ve applied on your financial aid application. Here is a list of all CUNY college codes to help you.
- To check if we’ve received your FAFSA, check the Student Center in CUNYfirst. The ‘To Do List’ section on the right-hand side of the page will display a ‘File the FAFSA Now’ item if your FAFSA hasn’t been received.
- Submit verification forms if you’ve been selected for verification.
- You can always check for financial aid awards by clicking ‘View Financial Aid’ in the Finances section of Student Center in CUNYfirst. Here is a quick video to help you.
You should submit your verification documents as soon as you can using the secure document upload feature offered by the college(s) in which you are interested. Your financial aid award is estimated until this review is completed.
Email a written statement describing your change in finances to the Financial Aid Office at the college where you plan to enroll. Upon review of your information, the Financial Aid Office will follow up asking for more details and may request additional documentation.
Verification Documents can be uploaded using the secure document upload feature available at each college. For more information, visit the Financial Aid website of the college or colleges in which you are interested.
SEEK/CD Documents can be uploaded using the secure document upload feature available at each college. For more information, visit the Financial Aid website of the college or colleges in which you are interested.
If you attend a DOE public high school and have provided us with your OSIS number, your final high school transcript will be received electronically. All other students can request a copy of their official high school transcript to be sent by the high school electronically to transcripts@cuny.edu.
If you attend a DOE public high school and have provided us with your OSIS number, your immunization records will be received electronically. All other students will be able to upload documentation via CUNYfirst. Click here for a video tutorial on uploading documents.
Visit the Student Center page in CUNYfirst. Click on “Admission Center” or “Student Center” and then “Tasks and Holds” where you can view Holds and a To Do List. Both sections will give you detailed information on items that are missing. Even if we’ve received your immunization record, you may still be asked to submit a meningitis acknowledgement form.
No. Your admission decision will not be impacted if your school decides to use a Pass/Fail option.
We offer courses in a variety of formats to fit your needs, including both in-person and online options. Use our Global Course Search to browse all available courses. Explore our fully online programs here. For those seeking exclusively online programs, explore the School of Professional Studies (SPS), which offers a range of fully online degrees.
Yes, if you take the virtual AP exam and receive a satisfactory score, you will be eligible to receive credit once you join the university.
In order to enroll in college level math and English courses, all students must demonstrate proficiency in math, reading and writing. For most students, proficiency is determined at the point of admission using academic information submitted as part of application review.
To view your proficiency status, visit the milestones section located on the right-hand-side of Student Center in CUNYfirst. Students who are eligible for college level math courses will see a ‘Math Proficient’ under Milestones. Students who are eligible for a college level English course will see a ‘Read Proficient’ and ‘Write Proficient’. If any of these indicators is missing, your academic advisor will help you register for developmental courses that will give you additional support to be successful in college level work.
Documents can be uploaded using the document upload feature in CUNYfirst. Click here for a video tutorial on uploading documents.