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Freshman Admission

You are considered a freshman applicant if you are a senior in high school or a high school equivalency graduate who has not enrolled in another college/university, or if you are currently an Early College high school student.

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General admission criteria, the college essay, submitting ap and college credit, students educated outside the u.s., selective majors and programs, seek opportunity program, application status, questions and assistance, apply to hunter.

To be considered for freshman admission to Hunter, you must complete a CUNY Admission Application, pay the fee, and submit all supporting documents.

Fall Admission

*Hard deadline. Late applications to the Macaulay Honors College will not be considered.

Spring Admission

Hunter College will continue to accept and review completed General Freshman Admission Applications after the priority deadline on a space-availability basis.

A completed application includes your online Admission Application, all supporting documentation, and the online application fee or fee waiver (if applicable).

Hunter College encourages students to apply who have demonstrated academic success with the potential to grow and contribute to the Hunter community. In addition to your completed Admission Application, the admission review process includes consideration of the following:

• High school/secondary school transcript/diploma or equivalent
• Overall Grade Point Average (GPA) and success in individual subjects
• SAT/ACT Scores
• Curriculum rigor
• College essay
• Letters of recommendation (optional)
• Evidence of demonstrated leadership and intellectual curiosity
• Official TOEFL, EILTS, PTE, or Duolingo English Language Test scores (for students on an F1/J1 visa and were educated in a non-English speaking environment outside of the US)

Hunter College will be test optional for the Fall 2023 – Spring 2027 semesters.

We strongly encourage students submit their SAT/ACT scores to help provide additional context to their application, especially students applying for merit scholarship programs (Freshman Honors, Macaulay etc.). However, students who do not submit scores will not be disadvantaged in the admissions process. Admission to Hunter is based on a comprehensive review of a student’s academic record including overall grade point average, strength of curriculum, and other factors such as co-curricular activities, community involvement, evidence of leadership, and special talents.

An essay of 500 words or less is required along with your CUNY Admission Application to Hunter College. Review the essay topics below.

Tell us something meaningful about yourself that is not reflected in your application. You may choose to speak about your interests, aspirations and/or background.

It is often said that the road to success is paved with setbacks. Tell us about a time you faced a challenge or obstacle. What did you learn from it, and how did it contribute to your success?

Share an essay on any topic. You may use an essay that you have previously written or one that discusses a topic of your choice.

Hunter College accepts Advanced Placement (AP) for transfer credit. Students who completed Advanced Placement (AP) courses in secondary school and who passed the AP Tests of the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) with a grade of 4 and above will receive credit for the equivalent requirement at Hunter. Students with grades of 3 may also receive credit for corresponding courses or elective credit.

• Review Exact AP Exam Equivalencies Chart
• More information on CollegeBoard AP score reporting

How to submit your scores  To have your test scores sent directly to Hunter College, enter the Hunter College code number, 2301, when prompted for your "Score Report Recipient" at the time of your examination.

College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

Hunter College participates in the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), which provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate college-level achievement through a program of exams in undergraduate college courses. Registered degree-seeking Hunter students may receive college credit by completing certain CLEP Subject Examinations and earning specified scores.

• Learn about Exact CLEP Exam Equivalencies
• Get information on scheduling the CLEP exam at Hunter
• For more information on CLEP, visit the CollegeBoard CLEP

How to submit your scores To have your test scores sent directly to Hunter College, enter the Hunter College code number, 2301, when prompted for your "Score Report Recipient" at the time of your examination.

Hunter College will conduct an evaluation of college courses to ensure appropriate transfer credit can be awarded. Students who took college courses while in high school should request for their official college transcripts to be sent directly from the institution to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at Hunter College.

How to Submit Your Scores

To have your test scores sent directly to Hunter College, please have them mailed to Transfer Course Evaluation, 695 Park Avenue, Room 203N New York, NY 10065 or sent to [email protected] electronically. View the Accepted IB Credits chart below.

Students educated outside of the United States are required to submit official transcripts from all previous secondary and post-secondary schools. All non-English transcripts and associated documents must also be translated (PDF).

Applicants have the following two options for submission:

SpanTran is Hunter College’s recommended international transcript evaluation service. They have created a custom application for Hunter College that helps ensure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate! Students that submit their documents to SpanTran should expect to see an update on their CUNY Application about 3-4 weeks after submission.

Fill out the SpanTran Application

Students may submit official transcript(s) and a certified translation of all official documents   directly to CUNY. Students submitting documents directly to CUNY should expect to see an update on their CUNY Application about 10-12 weeks after submission.

Additional resources for submitting required documentation:

• Transcripts
• Translations
• English Language Test Scores
• Other Evaluation Services

As a freshman applicant, we encourage you to select your intended major on your Admission Application; however, incoming freshmen are admitted to Hunter College and not directly to specific academic majors and/or programs.

Please note that the following selective programs will require an additional application process after you have been admitted and completed the required prerequisite coursework as a Hunter student.

For more information on what to expect later, visit the  Selective Programs Overview  page.

• Public Health
• Medical Laboratory Science
• Nutrition and Food Science
• BSN Nursing Program
• BSW Social Work Program  (Fall only)
• School of Education

Once you have submitted your Admission Application, please contact the music department to schedule your audition.

Students interested in the Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College must submit a Macaulay Honors College Application before the deadline. Additional information on the program can be found on the Macaulay Honors College  website.

Students interested in one of the Freshman Scholar Programs at Hunter must apply to the programs of interest after submitting the CUNY application. For more information, please visit the  Freshman Scholar Program website .

The Percy Ellis Sutton Search for Education, Elevation and Knowledge (SEEK) program is a higher education opportunity program that provides academic and financial support to students who qualify based on specific income and academic criteria.

• SEEK at CUNY
• SEEK at Hunter

If you feel like SEEK at Hunter is right for you, please indicate your interest on your Admission Application. Review the financial criteria  before applying.

To learn how to check the status of your Admission Application and/or to report an error with your application, click the link below.

For help completing your online Admission Application, contact an Admissions Counselor .

A great way to learn more about us is to sign-up for an Admissions Information Session. Our information sessions are offered both in person and virtually, and allow ample time to ask questions live with a member of our admissions team.

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Admissions Timeline and Deadlines

With the exception of the Macaulay Honors College, Baruch College operates on a rolling admission basis.

Spring 2024 Priority Deadline – September 15, 2023 (Application & Supporting Documents)

Spring admissions decisions will be sent starting in November on a rolling basis.

Fall 2024 (Application will go live 9/1/23) Priority Deadline – February 1, 2024 (Application & Supporting Documents)

• Macaulay Honors College Deadline – November 16, 2023 at 6:00 PM EST

Fall admissions decisions will be sent starting in January on a rolling basis.

How to Apply?

The  CUNY Application  allows you to apply to multiple CUNY colleges with one application.

• Apply to 6 colleges as a freshman with one application fee
• Apply to 4 colleges as a transfer with one application fee
• Apply to the Macaulay Honors College (fall enrollment only)

For more information you may visit cuny.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply/ .

Check Application Status

For guidance on how to check your admissions status, watch this video for a short tutorial on how to claim your CUNYfirst account:

Please note: The application fee and all other required documents must be in “received” status to be considered complete and eligible for admissions review. Any application that is marked incomplete will not be reviewed. Please allow 4-6 weeks for any submitted documents to be processed. 

Freshman Admissions Requirements and Application Review

We are looking to admit students who demonstrate academic success with potential to grow and flourish within the Baruch College community:

The major aspects used for review are:

• High School transcript/diploma or equivalent
• Overall Grade Point Average and success in individual subjects
• Curriculum rigor
• College essay (recommended)
• Letters of recommendation (optional)
• Evidence of demonstrated leadership and intellectual curiosity (recommended)

These steps are designed for current high school seniors, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get familiar with the application process.

We make decisions on a rolling basis, but recommend completing your application by the “priority deadline”.

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After you submit your completed application, the admissions review process begins.

Documents should be submitted to the University Application Processing Center (UAPC) with your CUNYfirst ID# to the following address:

Admissions Decisions

Decisions are e-mailed on a rolling basis after the priority deadline. We examine your entire high school academic records, including difficulty of classes, GPA and grade trends. We also look at the strength of your standardized test scores (SAT, ACT, NY State Regents) and any additional supporting documents including the recommended essay, and letters of recommendation.

Applications submitted after the priority deadline will be considered on a space available basis.

You can check the status of your application by logging into your CUNYfirst account and selecting ‘Student Center’ then ‘Admissions’ then ‘View Details.’ You can also call the CUNY Welcome Center at (212) 997-2869.

For further information, see CUNY’s information on admissions decisions here.

Transfer Admissions Requirements and Application Review

Baruch College will review your application based on your overall GPA and demonstrated proficiency in math and English:

• Overall academic average or GPA in college courses
• Strong performance in one or more specific subject areas
• Demonstration of proficiency in math and English
• Academic average or GPA in high school (applies to students who have completed fewer than 24 college credits)
• Proof of high school graduation

Attend an open house, take a campus tour, or meet with a transfer advisor to find out how Baruch can help you reach your potential.

Transfer Application deadlines:

Fall: February 1

Spring: September 15

Once you have applied, check the status of your application

After submitting supporting documents, please allow 3-4 weeks for your application status to update. Please note that all materials and documents submitted as part of an application for admission become the property of CUNY and cannot be returned.

Click here  to check the status of your transfer application.

You may also contact the CUNY Helpdesk at: (212) 997-CUNY (2869).

You must accept the Offer of Admission via CUNYfirst, and pay a non-refundable $100 Commitment Tuition Deposit. The Commitment Tuition Deposit enables you to confirm your enrollment and will be applied to your first semester tuition charges.

Your deposit must be submitted by the deadline stated in your acceptance letter email.

Newly admitted transfer students should visit the  Admitted student’s page  for more information.

The application deadline for Fall 2024 Macaulay Honors College is November 16, 2023 at 6:00 PM EST . This deadline includes the application, transcript (all high school and secondary schools transcripts), essays, and optional resume. Click here to visit the Official Macaulay Honors website for the most up to date information.

Two-step notification process:

1) Beginning in February, applicants will be notified of their admission decision as General Freshman by all college choices listed on their application.

2) March 15, 2024  – Macaulay applicants will be notified of their admission decision into Macaulay Honors College by only one of the college choices listed on their application.

The Macaulay (CUNY) Application will open on September 1, 2023, on CUNY’s website and must be completed online. You’ll be directed to create a CUNY Application account first and then to a special section for Macaulay applicants.

After completing the application, print out the application summary package. It contains important documents and provides you with a printed record of your submission.  All letters of recommendation are due by November 28, 2023 at 6:00 PM EST.

Students applying to Macaulay may also be considered for the Baruch Honors program and other merit-based scholarships. For more information please visit: Baruch Honors .

The deadlines we have listed for the CUNY applications are Priority Deadlines for applicants within the United States. We suggest international students have their applications completed and sent in at least 4 weeks prior to the deadline. Applications will not be processed until all required documents have been received. Please refer to the following site for specific instructions.

If you have graduated from a high school/secondary school outside the U.S. not listed above, you are required to submit your complete academic record (all years), as well as any national or government certificates earned. We accept photocopies of secondary school transcripts, diplomas, mark sheets and/or secondary external examination certificates. Please review the list of Required Secondary School Credentials.

Additional Items for Applicants Educated Outside of the U.S.

• Official English Translation of Foreign Records
• TOEFL, IELTS or PTE Score (for students requiring an F-1 or J-1 visa) – As an alternative, we are currently accepting the Duolingo English Exam.

The Percy Ellis Sutton SEEK (Search for Education Elevation and Knowledge) Program provides economically disadvantaged students with the tools they need to create their own success: to graduate and pursue fulfilling and productive lives, to develop an awareness of themselves and a sense of dedication to their community.

In order to be considered, students must indicate their interest in SEEK on the Freshman application. If academic requirements are met, applicants will be asked to submit supporting documents to prove financial eligibility.

Refer to the following site for eligibility requirements .

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Welcome to undergraduate admissions at the CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS). We're glad you are choosing CUNY SPS to complete your undergraduate degree and further your academic goals. 

Our undergraduate programs are designed to meet the needs of adult students who are returning to college, some after many years, to finish or transition into a bachelor’s degree program.

Before applying

Admissions requirements*.

• Applicants should have a minimum of 24 earned credits from a regionally accredited institution. Official transcripts from all previous colleges, universities, or proprietary schools you have attended since high school must be submitted, whether or not you intend to request transfer credit.
• For students who feel their prior college GPA is not reflective of their academic potential and may not meet our standard GPA requirement, CUNY SPS has an alternate performance-based application program called Jump Start .
• Jump Start Application Deadlines
• We accept a maximum of 105 Transfer Credits .
• To gain admission to CUNY SPS, students must satisfy the reading, writing, and mathematics basic skills requirements. CUNY College Readiness Requirements
• A personal essay of at least 250 words is part of the application process.
• Unless a currently enrolled CUNY student, to submit your application, you must pay a $70 non-refundable processing fee. Without payment, your application will not be sent to CUNY SPS. Veterans of the United States Military, active duty service members, and members of the National Guard or Reserves are eligible for an  application fee waiver .

*Following an initial admissions review, applicants may be asked to submit additional documentation.

How to Submit Official Transcripts

Keep in mind that your application must include an official transcript from each individual college or university you attended since graduating high school. As a courtesy we will attempt to pull your CUNY transcripts and you will be notified via email if we are unable to.

Your official transcript(s) should be sent to:  CUNY School of Professional Studies  Attn: Office of Admissions  119 West 31st Street  New York, NY 10001  We will also accept electronic transcripts submitted directly from the institution or by a company contracted by the institution through a secured system. Electronic transcripts will not be accepted as official if they are emailed from the student. Please request that your official transcript be sent electronically to  [email protected] .

For information regarding submitting transcripts from non-domestic colleges/universities, please visit Undergraduate Applicants Educated Outside the U.S.

Financial Aid 

Applicants who have not yet filed for  TAP or the  Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and plan on receiving financial aid should do so right away!

Undergraduate Degree Program Deadlines

Fall 2024 Regular Deadline: Monday, June 17, 2024

Priority Decision Deadline: Monday, April 6, 2020

Completing the application by the priority deadline will guarantee notification of an admission status weeks before the Regular Decision.

Students admitted through the Priority Decision will have an early advantage to:

• Start classes with the Summer 2020 session
• Receive a transfer credit evaluation
• Meet with an academic advisor to select classes
• Have more time to sign up for a tuition payment plan
• Learn of their financial aid award (for those who submit a FAFSA and are deemed eligible for grants)

The regular deadline for Spring 2020 has passed. The CUNY SPS Office of Admissions is offering interested students the opportunity to apply online with  Direct Admission  for the Spring 2020 semester. The Direct Admission application is designed only for transfers who are seeking admission to one of our fully online bachelor’s programs or one in-person bachelor’s program (excluding our BS in Nursing program).  

Can Anyone Apply Through Direct Admission?

For the Spring 2020 semester, only prospective undergraduate transfer students who were educated within the United States can apply through this process.

If you were educated at any point outside of the U.S., your international transcripts must be evaluated by the University Application Processing Center (UAPC), and you must apply for the Fall 2020 semester through the regular  admissions application . Students interested in our RN to BS in Nursing program for Spring 2020 will also have to apply through the regular admissions application .

Important Information for all Applicants

Please be advised that while you are invited to apply for the Spring 2020 semester with the Direct Admission application, your application will only be reviewed if it is complete and pending the availability of space in the program. Applicants will be required to upload an admissions essay and submit all official transcripts directly to the Office of Admissions . Please note letters of recommendation, high school transcripts, and SAT/ACT scores are NOT required for admission to CUNY SPS.  

While we cannot guarantee that your application will be reviewed for Spring 2020, note that as a courtesy your application will automatically be forwarded for the Fall 2020 semester.

(Accelerated) Nursing programs

The decision deadline for admission to the (Accelerated) Nursing programs is Tuesday, December 3, 2019 .

• RN to BS-MS in Nursing Education (Accelerated)
• RN to BS-MS in Nursing Informatics (Accelerated)
• RN to BS-MS in Nursing Organizational Leadership (Accelerated)

The Office of Admissions can help you with any questions you have about the application process.

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Hunter College encourages students to apply who have demonstrated academic success with the potential to grow and contribute to the Hunter community. In addition to your completed Admission Application, the admission review process includes consideration of the following:

High school/secondary school transcript/diploma or equivalent

Overall Grade Point Average (GPA) and success in individual subjects

Curriculum rigor

College essay

Letters of recommendation (optional)

Evidence of demonstrated leadership and intellectual curiosity

*Hunter College will not utilize the SAT or ACT for the purpose of admission review for the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 semesters. 

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Official English translation of foreign records

TOEFL, IELTS, PTE or Duolingo Test Scores

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Official transcripts must be supplied for every college, university or proprietary school you attended, including institutions outside of the U.S. Applicants do not have the discretion of omitting any part of their educational history. Omission of any postsecondary institution you have attended may result in a five-year bar from Hunter College and the City University of New York (CUNY).

Additional Requirements for Students with Less than 24 College Credits

Applicants who have not obtained 24 or more college credits in an accredited U.S. college or university must submit their high school or secondary school transcript/diploma or statement of marks to be considered for admission.

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*Applicants who have not obtained 24 or more college credits in an accredited U.S. college or university, must submit secondary school records in addition to postsecondary/university academic records to be considered for admission.

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CUNY is revising its testing policy to test optional effective fall 2023 through spring 2025. First-year applicants can choose whether to submit SAT or ACT exam scores as part of their application. The admission decision will be based primarily on a student's academic preparation in high school, including overall grade point average, course grades, and the academic rigor of their high school curriculum. Students should carefully consider whether they would like to send their test scores:

• If a student has a particularly strong academic record and believes that their standardized exam scores do not reflect their full academic potential, they may elect not to send SAT or ACT exam scores to CUNY.
• If a student feels that standardized test scores improve their overall academic record, we invite them to send test scores.
• The absence of SAT or ACT exam scores cannot be used to deny a student admission.

We recommend that students discuss this test-optional decision with their school counselor.

Applicants may also contact the Brooklyn College Office of Admissions via e-mail .

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• Proficiency in Math and English
• NYS Regents examination results, if available
• College essay (recommended)

A high school certificate is not acceptable.

Note: Admissions criteria are subject to change.

Recommended Academic Preparation

It is recommended that preparation for baccalaureate study include the following high school academic units:

• English: four units.
• Social studies: four units.
• Foreign language: three units of one foreign language.
• Mathematics: three units.  
• Science: three units.
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Freshman Admissions

High school graduates and GED recipients who have not attended a college, university, or postsecondary institution must apply as entering freshmen. Applications should be submitted by February 1, in order to receive full consideration for Lehman scholarships .

Admission is based on a student’s high school academic average, number of credits earned in college preparatory classes and the rigor of the academic program. We also review each applicant’s overall academic performance. We recommend the following distribution of high school courses:

• 4 years of English
• 4 years of Social Studies
• 3 years of Mathematics
• 2 years of Foreign Language
• 2 years of Lab Science
• 1 year of Fine Arts

All students are subject to the City University of New York's testing requirements. For details, visit the Academic Testing & Scholarships website .

GED and TOEFL Score Requirements

We will consider applicants with a GED score of 3100 or higher on all five content area tests.

Applicants educated outside the United States in non-English speaking schools must score 500 or higher on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) to be considered for admission.

How Do I Apply?

All students should apply online directly to Lehman through CUNY's online application process .

Transfer Student Admissions

Lehman is committed to serving the needs of transfer students, and welcomes applicants from other colleges. You are considered a transfer applicant if you have attended any college, university and/or proprietary school since graduating from high school/secondary school. This applies whether or not you are seeking transfer credit and/or changing a program of study. All transfer students are subject to the City University of New York's testing requirements. For additional details, visit the Academic Testing & Scholarship website .

The minimum requirements are as follows:

• Students transferring fewer than 12 college credits must satisfy Lehman's freshman admission criteria.
• Applicants transferring from 12 to 24 college credits must satisfy either the freshman admission criteria or present a minimum 2.75 cumulative grade point average.
• Students without an A.A., A.S. or A.A.S. degree and with 24 or more credits must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.3.
• Students who earned an A.A., A.S. or A.A.S. degree and have not completed any credits thereafter – must have a minimum 2.0 grade point average from the school where they earned their degree.
• Students who have earned an A.A, or A.S. or A.A.S. degree, and earned credits after its completion must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 from the college where they earned their degree and any colleges attended thereafter.

Apply online. All students should apply online directly to Lehman through CUNY's online application process .

Evaluation of Transfer Credits

Transfer credit evaluations are completed on a rolling basis. All new transfer students receive an evaluation of transfer credits prior to their first registration at Lehman.

If you are transferring from another CUNY College, you can view how your credits will transfer online at  https://explorer.cuny.edu/

Candidates for a Second Undergraduate Degree

Lehman College accepts candidates for a second undergraduate degree, provided the second degree represents preparation separate from the first. Candidates must complete a minimum of 30 credits in residence.

Second-degree applicants should complete the CUNY transfer student application through CUNY's online application process .

The William E. Macaulay Honors College at Lehman

This scholarship program offers high-achieving students a wealth of opportunities and financial support throughout their college careers, including the following:

• free tuition;
• an expense account to help pay for opportunities such as study abroad or living expenses during unpaid internships;
• a laptop computer;
• work with faculty mentors;
• participation in challenging university-wide seminars and activities; and
• internships with the New York City business community as well as cultural institutions, service organizations, and other groups.

For more information about the William E. Macaulay Honors College at Lehman, visit the Honors College website or contact Dr. Gary Schwartz, director of the Honors College at Lehman, at 718-960-6093. For information about the CUNY-wide program, including detailed application information, visit the CUNY Honors College website .

SEEK (Search for Education, Evaluation, and Knowledge)

What is the SEEK Program?

SEEK (Search for Education, Elevation, and Knowledge) is a state-sponsored higher education opportunity program of the City University of New York. The Program's special admission standards allow access to Lehman and other CUNY senior colleges for students who do not meet traditional admission requirements and who fit particular economic criteria.

What services does the program provide? SEEK students receive academic support including counseling, tutoring, and specialized academic courses, as well as supplemental need-based financial aid.

Where can I find more information? Inquiries about the SEEK Program at Lehman College may be directed to the Office of SEEK Advisement and Counseling at 718-960-7979. For more information, visit the SEEK website.

The Adult Degree Program

What is the Adult Degree Program? The Adult Degree Program at Lehman is designed to meet the needs of mature men and women with family and work responsibilities.

• Classes are available during the day, evening, and weekends.
• Faculty counselors help you choose a course of study toward your individual career goal.
• You may earn college credits for your life experience, including paid or volunteer work.
• You may be exempt, where academically justified, from required courses in languages, mathematics, and the sciences.

For more information, visit the Adult Degree Program website, or call 718-960-8666.

Other Admission Categories

Students seeking readmission to the college.

Former Lehman students who have not graduated with their bachelor’s degree and wish to return to complete their degree must file a re-admit application with the Office of Admissions.

The completed application and a $20 non-refundable processing fee should be filed in the Lehman Admissions Office in Shuster Hall, Room 161. Official transcripts of any coursework completed during a student's absence must also be submitted with the application in order to determine academic eligibility and perform a credit evaluation. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Former students with a Lehman cumulative GPA lower than 2.0 must file an appeal for readmission prior to filing a re-admit application. Appeals are filed with the Office of Academic Standards and Evaluation, Shuster Hall, Room 280.

An application for readmission may only be obtained at the Office of Admissions, located in Shuster Hall, room 161.

For Admissions Office hours of operation, visit the Administrative Office Hours website .

Non-Degree Students

Please note: Non-degree students are not eligible for financial aid or loans.

A non-degree student is not officially registered in a degree program and is not a candidate for a degree. However, credits earned by students with non-degree status may later be transferred to a degree program. Please note that non-degree students register for courses on a space-available basis.

Non-degree students apply directly to the Lehman College Admissions Office.Visit the Office of Admissions website to download a Non-Degree application , or request an application by calling the Office of Admissions at 718-960-8700.

The admission requirements for non-degree students are the same as those for regular degree students.

Non-Degree to Degree Students

Students who previously attended Lehman under a non-degree status and now wish to pursue a degree program must file a non-degree to degree application. Requirements to change degree status include the completion of 13 credits in residence at Lehman and the submission of official transcripts from previously attended institutions. A review of the cumulative GPA of the combined coursework should meet the same admissions criteria for degree students. Visit the Office of Admissions website to download a Non-Degree to Degree application , or request an application by calling the Office of Admissions at 718-960-8700.

Visiting Students

Permission to register as a visiting student is valid for one semester at a time. Visiting students must submit new documentation from their primary colleges for each succeeding semester.

Students attending a college outside of the CUNY systemmust submit a current transcript and the visiting student application form, accompanied by a non-refundable $65 application processing fee for undergraduate courses or a non-refundable $125 application processing fee for graduate courses. Students from outside the CUNY system who are returning as visiting students at Lehman must file a new application and pay a non-refundable $10 processing fee. To obtain a visiting student application, visit the website for the Office for Special Academic Sessions to download an application , or request an application by calling the Office for Special Academic Sessions (347) 577-4001.

Students currently pursuing a degree at another CUNY college who wish to take a credit bearing course at Lehman are exempt from the application processing fee. They must submit an e-permit via the CUNY Portal. Tuition for courses taken at Lehman is paid at the student's primary college after the student hasregistered at bothinstitutions. Detailed information about filing a CUNY e-permit is available online. Use your CUNY Portal ID to login to e-Permit.

Once the e-permit is approved, an e-mail will be sent to you with information about registration.

Senior Citizens (Encore Program)

Through Lehman's Encore Program, New York State residents60 years and olderare permitted to enroll as auditors in Lehman College undergraduate courses on a space-available basis, tuition-free. Senior auditorswill not receive academic credit. Individuals enrolling under this program are charged a $65 fee per semester, plus a $15 consolidated fee. Senior citizens who wish to enroll for credit must pay full tuition and fees.

Visit the Office of Admissions website to download the Encore Program application , or request an application by calling the Office of Admissions at 718-960-8700. Note that you will need to return the application to the Office of Admissions at Shuster Hall, Room 161 in person with your New York State issued driver’s license or identification card to verify eligibility.

Call 718-960-8700 for more information.

International students who are neither U.S. citizens nor permanent residents must file the appropriate freshman or transfer student application and meet the corresponding admission requirements. International applicants should submit their applications and transcripts by the stated deadlines to the University Application Processing Center.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required for all international students, except for nationals of English-speaking countries. The minimum required TOEFL score is 500 for admission to Lehman.

Transcripts

Non-English transcripts must be accompanied by an official English translation as defined by CUNY guidelines. For more information, contact the Office of Admissions at 718-960-8700.

For more information visit the CUNY International Student Services website .

Student Visa Information

The International Student Adviser provides assistance with the process of securing a visa and with other immigration matters. Note that the International Student Adviser does not handle admissions-related questions; she can only assist students once they have completed an application and been admitted to a full-time degree program.

For assistance with student visa and other immigration related matters you may visit the International Student Services website or contact the International Student Adviser at 718-960-7274.

For admissions questions, contact the Office of Admissions at 718-960-8700.

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That’s the mission of the City University of New York (CUNY), the largest urban public university in the United States. CUNY also holds the distinction of being the first free public institution of higher learning.

Today, the university consists of 25 colleges, including community colleges, four-year institutions, and graduate schools. It serves 275,000 students. 

CUNY aims to be an “engine of social mobility,” serving a large number of students who are the first in their families to go to college. In the 2018–19 academic year, 44 percent of the undergraduate population consisted of first-generation students.

The system’s 25 schools offer more than 1,400 academic programs , with 200 majors leading to associate’s and bachelor’s degrees and 800 leading to graduate degrees. There are also a number of special programs housed across the CUNY campuses, including the Macaulay Honors College , one of the most prestigious public university honors colleges.

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Admissions | Application Questions:

How big is queens college.

Queens College is a tree-lined 80-acre campus with roughly 18,000 students (15,000 undergraduates and 3,000 graduate students).

What makes Queens College standout?

Not only will you receive an affordable education, but you will also interact with faculty that has experience working in the related subject fields. We are a true representation of Queens as a borough and the diversity throughout.

How do I apply?

You can apply directly online by visiting www.cuny.edu and clicking apply now!

What are the deadlines?

Our priority application deadline is February 1st. After February 1st, we still accept applications on a rolling basis.

What are the admissions requirements?

We look at students in a holistic sense and take all factors into consideration, but our general requirements can be found by clicking the link below Apply Page

How do I submit my documents to apply?

Electronic transcripts can be received from high school counselors. SAT scores can be retrieved electronically as well. Please view the link below: CUNY Admissions

What are my next steps after accepting my decision?

We see immense potential in you as a student and are excited to see you attend and succeed. Your very first step would be to accept your offer at Queens College. When given the prompts for a commitment deposit, you can follow the steps given to submit your deposit online. First-Year students can visit the link below for information after your deposit is submitted: Know B4U Go

Can I defer my decision?

Yes, first-year freshmen students can choose to defer their decision for a year.

What is the commitment deposit for?

The commitment deposit is used to reserve your seat at Queens College and is credited toward your tuition.

When is the commitment deposit due?

For general admissions, the current deadline for commitment deposits is May 1st.

How do I make a commitment deposit?

Log in to your CUNY first account and go to “student center”, view details for Queens College, and then click “I accept the offer”. From there you can click “make payment”.

I have paid my commitment deposit but have not received anything since. What do I do?

You should receive an email invite to schedule a freshman orientation. If you do not receive any email about freshman orientation within two weeks of paying your commitment deposit, please email us at [email protected]

What technology accounts will I need to activate?

You will need the following accounts while a student at Queens College; CUNY First, QC Navigate, CAMS, and Office 365. Please ensure you activate these accounts before your virtual freshman session. If you have any difficulties, please get in touch with the Help Desk via phone, email, or live chat support. Queens College Help Desk 

Can I defer my Macaulay Honors College acceptance?

You can defer your Macaulay Honors College acceptance for up to one year.

If I get offered the Queens College Scholars program, can I defer that offer?

You cannot defer the offer of the Queens College Scholars. If you do decide to defer your acceptance to Queens College, your offer of Scholars will be put back in the pool. You should contact [email protected] in the office of Honors and Scholars upon your return and inquire about your initial offer of Scholars.

What is First Year Experience (FYE)?

First Year Experience is a peer mentorship program to ensure that new students thrive at QC. FYE curates and develops first-year programming that supports students in successfully developing their academic paths FYE homepage :

Do we need to still submit our immunization records to the Health Services Center?

Below is a link to our health services website, where you can find info on how and where to send your immunization records. Health Services

How do I enroll in a Summer Course?

Yes, you can get a head start on your Queens College experience and make faster progress towards earning your degree by registering for a course or two this Summer at Queens College! CUNY’s Summer course offerings will be exclusively conducted via a distance education format. Click the link below for registration instructions: Summer Session

What is QC in 4?

At Queens College, we are committed to providing an educational environment that assures student success. QC in 4 is an exciting program that offers you the tools, resources, and support you need to complete your degree in four years. Take 15 credits a semester to keep on track to graduate in four years, which will save you time and money! The helpful Academic Program Maps are provided to guide your path to graduation in four years. QC in 4 Home Page

Financial Aid | Bursar Merit Based Questions:

How do i access my financial aid award.

You can view your Queens College financial aid package via the Self-Service screen in our CUNYfirst system, which can be accessed by following these steps:

• Sign into your CUNYfirst account

• Click on the Student Center tab

• Go to the Finances Section (below the Academics Section)

• Click on the link View Financial Aid

• Click on the Aid Year you wish to view – Select the 20XX Aid Year

How can I apply for Financial Aid?

At Queens College, we provide opportunities for our students and options for financial assistance. Please see the link below for options that you may be interested in:  Financial Aid Services 

What scholarships do you offer?

Here at Queens College, we offer as much financial assistance as possible. We have many scholarships and awards that we provide students. Feel free to explore your options from the links below:

• Honors and Scholarships
• Queens College Scholars

How much is tuition?

Full-time students who are NY state residents pay a flat fee of $6,930 per year to attend Queens College. A full-time student is a student enrolled in between 12-18 credits per semester. Out of State residents pay $620 per credit to attend Queens College.

The link below offers more specific information about tuition:

Bursar Office – Tuition Cost

How do I get in-state tuition?

Please view the requirements below: A US Citizen; or a Permanent Resident, or in a qualifying Immigration Status AND has continuously resided in the State of NY for 12 months immediately preceding the first day of classes AND has a bona fide intent to reside in New York permanently. Once you have fulfilled the requirements, you may file a residency form along with supporting documents to request your tuition rate be adjusted.

How to get the Excelsior Scholarship?

The Excelsior Scholarship, in combination with other student financial aid programs, allows students to attend a SUNY or CUNY college tuition-free. The program covers tuition for eligible SUNY and CUNY students. For the 2023-24 academic year, families who earned $125,000 or less in the tax year 2021 are eligible to apply.

Visit: Excelsior Scholarship

Queens College Academic Questions:

What majors do you offer.

QC offers over 70 different Undergraduate Majors. The link provided will lead to the departmental website where you can find more information on the program and the major’s curriculum Undergraduate Degree Programs

What time of day are classes offered?

At Queens College, we understand that each individual has their own preferred schedule and needs. We have morning classes, afternoon classes, and night classes. We also offer online courses.

What are the most popular majors at Queens College?

We offer many great programs here at Queens College. Our most popular ones include:

What do class sizes look like?

It depends on which class you choose to take. 70% of our classes have fewer than 35 students and we offer selected lectures that are as large as 300 students

Can I double major?

Absolutely. You are required to declare at least one major throughout your college career, but many students choose more than one major. You can also minor in an area you are interested in. A minor requires fewer credits than if you were majoring in that subject. You will be asked to declare a major before you reach your 60th earned credit.

How do I change/declare my major?

If you want to change or declare your major/minor, you can visit QC Hub’s website for the form and speak with the academic department you want to go into for approval. Below is the link for QC Hub’s website where you can locate the form:  QC Hub Registrar

Will I receive transfer credits for AP and college courses taken during high school?

Yes, we will evaluate your AP courses and any college courses you have previously taken. Credits given for these courses will be posted in your CUNYfirst account before your Academic Advising appointment. Please see below for more information regarding transfer credits: Transfer Page

How big is the library?

The library has six floors. Each floor identifies the level of volume allowed. This allows space for both students who want to study with groups, and those who want to be alone and study.

Student Life | Athletic Questions:

Are there clubs at queens college.

Yes, we have over 100 clubs to help students connect with each other. Please see the link below for options that may interest you:  Student Life

How are the food options?

There are several spots on-campus students can eat, including two dining areas, food trucks, nearby eateries, and on-campus kosher options. Food Services

Do students at Queens College study abroad?

Yes, we provide our students with opportunities to study in several different countries. Please see the link below for more information: Study abroad

What division is Queens College Athletics?

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The summit apartments have a capacity of just over 500 residents..

Located in the heart of the campus, just south of FitzGerald Gymnasium, the low-rise, U-shaped, 506-bed student housing building has three wings of varying stories to complement the heights of the surrounding buildings.

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Do you have a career office for students.

We do support students who are interested in studying abroad. Our Center for Career Engagement and Internships can be visited by clicking the link below:  Center for Career Engagement

Do you have an advising office for continuing students?

Yes, at Queens College we help our students succeed by providing them with resources throughout their time here at QC. Please see the link below for more information: Support Programs

Yeshiva Specific Questions:

How many credits can i receive if i attend an accredited college during my gap year in israel.

If you attend an accredited college like Bar-Ilan or Michlalah, you can receive up to 36 college credits for one year of study, and one semester would be up to 18 credits upon entering Queens College. Students must apply as a transfer student to receive a maximum of 36 credits.

What if I attend a non-accredited seminary during my gap year in Israel?

You can still receive college credits for your seminary schooling. Queens College will grant you up to 18 college credits for your seminary gap year schooling in Israel.

Can you tell me more info about Jewish Life at Queens College?

Jewish Life at Queens College is centered around our vibrant and active Hillel. Please visit our Queens College Hillel website to hear the latest at www.QCHillel.org

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Graduate study is open to qualified students who possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or the equivalent from a foreign institution and an adequate background in the field of study that they wish to pursue. Normally the equivalent of an undergraduate major in the field is required. If you are an international applicant, your academic credentials will be evaluated based on the characteristics of your country’s educational system and the level of work completed. See our page on information for International Applicants.

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City College only accepts applications submitted online via our online application. Submitting the online application is one part of a two-step application process. The second step is for the applicant to mail all supporting documents (official transcripts, application fee, and any other supporting documentation that is not submitted through the online application). All supporting documentation should be sent to the appropriate Office of Admissions. Please see the addresses below. Applications are considered incomplete until all materials are received.

Application Fee

There is an application fee of $75, which is non-refundable and may not be applied to any other fees.  The fee can be paid by credit card or echeck through the online application. You can also mail a money order payable to The City College of New York, Office of Graduate Admissions, 160 Convent Avenue, Marshak Science Building, Room 24, New York, NY 10031. Application fees are subject to change. Fee waivers are not available for graduate students unless you are a U.S Veteran who can provide a DD2-14.  

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A personal statement about your educational or career objectives should be typed and enclosed with the application. The personal statement is your way of introducing yourself to the Admissions Committee. Your personal statement should be of the kind and quality that expresses why you have chosen to pursue a graduate degree. This is also an opportunity to discuss any challenges you may have faced during your undergraduate study. Certain programs offer specific prompts for writing your personal statement. You will have access to those prompts once you begin the application process. The personal statement is one of several credentials that will determine your eligibility for admission to a graduate degree program at The City College and should be no longer than one page in length. The personal statement should be uploaded to your online application.

Letters of Recommendation

Most programs require two letters of recommendation, but some may require up to three letters. Recommendations must be submitted on official letterhead.

Recommendations should be submitted online as part of the online application. Your recommender will complete a brief assessment of your ability to be successful at the graduate level and will also upload a narrative letter in support of your application. All applications to the School of Architecture must include curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant’s intellectual and design abilities.

Recommendations may be academic (past or present professors) or professional (employers/supervisors).  Friends and relatives are not accepted.  Programs reserve the right to request additional letters or information.  Recommendations can be submitted after the application has been completed, but must be submitted by the published deadline.

Transcripts

Transcripts uploaded with the online application are considered unofficial and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Applicants must upload an unofficial transcript, mark sheet, or academic record for each institution of higher education previously attended, even those that did not confer a degree. All transcript uploads must include a key, legend, or back copy of the transcript. Non-English transcripts must be accompanied by an English translation. Scans must be clear and legible, and all transcripts/records should include the student's name. See  Guidelines for Official Translations of Documents  for more information.

Please do not mail materials that you have uploaded unless specifically requested by the Admissions Office.

Any admission offers will be contingent on receiving and verifying all official transcripts, certified translations, and/or credential evaluations pertaining to the applicant's entire post-secondary academic career, prior to the registration deadline.

Official transcripts must arrive in the envelope, sealed and stamped by the Registrar’s office. If the official transcript does not include the conferral date of baccalaureate degree, please request an official copy of the diploma or provisional certificate as well. Transcripts (and diplomas) not in English must be accompanied by a translation.

Any fraudulent activity or discrepancies found between unofficial and official transcripts will result in the immediate revocation of the admission offer.

Program Requirements

Programs may require additional elements, such as interviews/auditions and portfolio material.

Language Test Requirements: TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson (PTE) or Duolingo

All applicants from countries in which the official language is not English, are required to submit official language scores. This requirement applies to all applicants from Bangladesh, Burma, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Latin America, the Middle East, Israel, the Peoples Republic of China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, most European countries and non-English speaking countries in Africa. The language tests are not required of permanent residents of the U.S. or individuals who have been granted official refugee or asylum status by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The language tests are not required of students from countries where English is the official language, or by students that have studied full-time at a university for at least two years at an institution in a country where English is the official language. Applicants who attend a university in a foreign country where English is the medium of instruction are NOT waived from this requirement.

All scores expire after two years. The Institutional Code for City College is 2083. This Institutional Code number will ensure that your scores are sent to The City College Office of Admissions. Scores sent directly to any academic department will delay the processing of your application. City College does not use department codes.

Each graduate program may requires a different minimum score for consideration than another. Please consult the program requirements for you program's minimum score.

Graduate Record Examination, (GRE)

The GRE has been suspended until further notice.

Test scores can still be submitted with your application if you choose to submit them. GRE score reports may come directly from ETS (Educational Testing Service) and can also be verified electronically by the admissions office. GRE scores expire after five years.

The Institutional Code for City College is 2083. This Institutional Code number will ensure that GRE scores are sent to The City College Office of Admissions. City College does not use department codes.

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If the thought of writing a college essay fills you with terror, you might be wondering: are there any colleges that don't require essays?

The answer is yes, there are! This guide will give you an overview of colleges that don't require admissions essays, how to find these schools, and whether you should apply to one or not. We'll wrap up with a list of 64 colleges with no essay requirement that you can apply to.

Why Do Some Colleges Not Require an Essay?

In general, college essays help schools get a sense of you as a person—beyond your academic record, GPA, and test scores. They give you a chance to clearly articulate your goals and also give admissions officers a better idea of how you'll fit within the school's community. Finally, essays are helpful because they provide schools with concrete evidence of your writing ability.

However, there are many colleges that don't require essays for admissions. What are some reasons why? Let's take a look at the three biggest ones:

#1: Limited Resources

It takes a lot of admissions officers' time and energy to read and evaluate college essays.

At smaller schools with fewer resources, and even at larger schools that enroll tens of thousands of students, the resource costs associated with reading each essay for every single student might outweigh the benefits of getting additional information on applicants beyond GPAs, test scores, and transcripts.

Schools sometimes balance these concerns by requiring essays only for the most competitive programs (usually things such as engineering and nursing) or for scholarships, for which the additional information might be more instrumental in making decisions.

They need to use those limited resources for coffee.

#2: Specific Admissions Cutoffs/Criteria

Many colleges, particularly public schools, admit students based on a type of selection index, which tabulates some combination of GPA, test scores, and/or class rank.

If students meet the minimum index score cutoff, they will be admitted. In this case, the school might simply feel that additional information from an essay isn't necessary for making a decision regarding whether a student will be successful or not.

Selection indices are also often different for in-state and out-of-state students, with the latter being subject to more stringent academic criteria.

In addition, the selection index is sometimes used for scholarships, with students with higher index scores being awarded more money.

Schools with selection indices do often require or recommend college essays for borderline candidates so that students can provide additional information on why they'd be a good fit at the school in spite of not meeting the stated academic criteria.

#3: Make Admissions Process Easy and Appealing

Some colleges hope that by making the admissions process easy and requiring only a transcript, test scores, and basic demographic information, they'll attract a wider variety of applicants.

By presenting their application process as a simple alternative to more intensive processes that require letters of recommendation, essays, and so on, they can attract students who are on the fence about applying to college at all .

They could even potentially motivate highly qualified applicants to use them as one of their safety or match schools because the students won't need to write additional essays or do extra work to apply.

Some applications seem like you just have to click to apply!

How to Find Colleges That Don't Require Essays

There are over 4,000 postsecondary educational institutions in the US, and over 80 of these schools don't require essays for admission.

If you want to know whether a particular school requires an essay for admission, Google "[School Name] freshman admission requirements" or "[School Name] admissions essay." This should pull up pages from the school's official website, with links to guidelines on admission essays.

If, however, you're looking more generally for schools that don't require essays, you can check out our  list of 64 schools below or try one of the following starting places:

Public Universities in Your State

A significant number of public universities don't require essays for admissions.

Even if the major public schools in your state (such as the University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign or UCLA) require essays for admission, you might find that the smaller campuses and smaller or more specialized state schools  might not require essays. So be sure to check those out!

You can actually get a pretty robust list of schools in your state by simply Googling "[State Name] colleges." Do this and a list of colleges will appear across the top of your screen. Thanks, Google!

Schools With Automatic Admissions Criteria

A school that has criteria for automatic admission (e.g., if you live in-state and have a particular class rank, GPA, and/or test score profile) might not require applicants who meet the automatic criteria to submit essays with their applications.

However, don't assume that just because you meet automatic admissions criteria that you won't need to write an essay.

At UT Austin, for example, all students must submit an essay , regardless of whether they meet the automatic admissions criteria. Although you could probably write just a straightforward paragraph in the essay section and still get admitted (since you meet the criteria), you'd likely be hurting your scholarship potential, not to mention jeopardizing your chances of being let into your desired major.

Small Private Liberal Arts Institutions

Another group of schools that might not require essays are smaller, private liberal arts institutions. These types of schools often serve a fairly niche market and might simply not get a high enough application volume to need essays to differentiate applicants.

Community Colleges

Local community colleges do not require essays for enrollment, since most allow anyone to enroll. Some even have automatic transfer agreements with local four-year universities. However, if you want to transfer to a particular four-year university after you finish at a community college, you might very well have to write an essay—so you could just be putting off the inevitable!

You can find a lot of no-essay colleges for your basket!

Complete List: 64 Colleges That Don't Require Essays

The following chart contains 64 colleges with no essay requirement, organized by state.  

Note that these are far from the only no-essay college applications —just some of the most notable. Follow our guidelines above for finding additional essay-free colleges.

Should You Apply to a College That Doesn't Require an Essay?

If you're reading this article, you're clearly worried about writing application essays for one reason or another. Maybe you're concerned about having enough time to finish everything. Or maybe you think your writing is terrible.

Here are some reasons to write college essays in spite of your misgivings:

#1: You Want to Apply to the Most Selective Schools

If you're hoping to apply to the most selective schools , you'll almost certainly have to write at least one essay. The most highly ranked no-essay school that I could find was the University of Pittsburgh—a great school. But if you're going for UChicago , MIT , Stanford , or an Ivy League-level school , you'll have to write an essay.

#2: You Want a Scholarship

Even if you do apply to a school that doesn't require an essay, you might still have to write an essay if you want to apply for the most competitive scholarships .

#3: You Have Special Circumstances to Explain

If you have any kind of special circumstance to explain—say, a dip in your grades one year due to a family illness—you definitely want to write about it in an essay. This will help you compensate for any perceived deficits in your academic record and also prevent you from being penalized in the admissions process for the vagaries of life.

There's value in telling your story to the admissions committee.

#4: You're a Good Writer

I'm thinking that most strong writers are going to actively want to write college essays, but just in case: if writing is one of your strengths, definitely write an essay. You want to show off your best qualities to admissions officers, after all! If your primary concern is time, use something like the Common Application so you don't have to write a new essay for every school.

#5: The Essay Prompt Is Short

Some college essays are barely essays at all. Some required essays have just a 250-word limit, and 500 words is pretty standard. For reference, the first section of this article—"Why Do Some Colleges Not Require Essays?"—is about 450 words, including sub-headings. That's not so bad!

#6: You Can Get Help

Although it's important that your college essays are your own work, you're allowed to get help with them! Colleges expect you to put your best foot forward, so if that means discussing ideas with parents and teachers, and having someone else look over your rough drafts and offer suggestions, that's completely fine. You don't have to go at it completely alone.

#7: You Can Reuse an Essay for All Your Schools

For schools that use the Common App , Coalition App , or Universal College App , you can generally use one essay for all your colleges. Some schools might require additional supplemental essays, though, so be sure to look that up in advance to avoid being blindsided later.

So Should I Write an Essay?

If it happens that all the schools you want to apply to don't require essays, then great! But overall, I'd say don't let the fact that a school has one (or even two) essays stop you from applying if you're genuinely interested in going there.

If you find writing essays stressful or if you're time-limited, there's nothing wrong with using some strategies to limit the number of polished essays you need to produce (such as using the Common App) and applying to a mix of essay and no-essay schools.

Key Takeaways: Colleges That Don't Require Essays

There are actually tons of colleges that don't require essays. Here are some common reasons why a college might not require an essay:

• Limited resources—it takes a lot of time and effort to read an essay by each applicant
• They might have certain GPA and/or test score admissions criteria and feel as though the information provided by an essay isn't necessary
• To make it more appealing to students by having an easier application process

So how can you find college applications without essays? Here are some places to start:

• Public schools in your state, especially smaller ones in case the bigger ones do require essays
• Schools with automatic admissions criteria—if you qualify for admission, you might not need to write an essay
• Smaller liberal arts institutions
• Community colleges

When it comes down to it, though, should you apply to colleges with no essay requirement? Here are some reasons you might want to write a college essay, even if you're apprehensive:

• The most selective colleges usually do require essays
• Scholarship applications for particular schools often require essays
• If you have special circumstances to explain, plan on writing an essay
• Strong writers should write essays to put their best foot forward
• Word limits are often very short—think 250-500 words (that's just a few paragraphs!)
• You're allowed (and encouraged) to get help with brainstorming ideas and revising drafts
• If you use an application system that can send applications to multiple schools, such as the Common App, Coalition App, or Universal College App, you might be able to write just one essay for all the schools you're applying to

Don't forget to also check out our list of 64 colleges that don't require essays!

No essay, no tears!

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This page offers comprehensive information about graduation, Pathways general education, Liberal Arts and Science, and Area of Concentration requirements. Also find credit for prior learning & other academic policies, including Covid, F grade, GPA, Class status, Dean's list, graduation honors, and readmission policies. Finally, find information about CUNY programs that have admissions criteria above and beyond those of the college or are restricted to students who are enrolled in their degree programs.

Degree Requirements

CUNY Baccalaureate students fulfill the following requirements to complete their degree, including Pathways, Areas of Concentration and Liberal Arts and Science.

CUNY Baccalaureate students must complete a graduation audit with their Academic Advisor when they have earned between 90 and 100 credits and have an approved area of concentration form (or forms, if applicable) on file. They are not eligible to graduate without a graduation audit. They should not file for graduation with their home college.

Credit Requirements

• Minimum total credits: 120 (Some students will need more than 120 credits to meet AOC, LAS, and Pathways requirements)
• Minimum Liberal Arts and Science : at least 60 LAS credits (minimum for BS) or 90 LAS credits (minimum for BA)
• Minimum of 8 courses/24 credits of intermediate and advanced level coursework for single AOC, or 6 courses/18 credits for each of your dual AOCs. Individual requirements are based on approved AOC form(s)
• Completion of Pathways requirements
• Minimum of 30 residency credits (credits of coursework taken in CUNY, excluding life experience and credit by exam, while you were a CUNY BA student)

Credit Restrictions

• Non-Classroom Credit: Max 30 cr. from credit by exam (including CLEP ); military, FDNY, NYPD, EMS, NPONSI credits; and life experience credits [a maximum of 15 credits]
• Community College Credit: Max 68 cr. from community college courses for students who entered Summer 2011 or later; max of 60 cr. for students who entered prior to Summer 2011.

GPA Requirements

• Overall GPA is at least 2.50 (unless admitted provisionally)
• GPA within CUNY BA is at least 2.50
• AOC GPA(s) is (are) at least 2.50
• Students cannot graduate with open grades (IP, PEN, INC, Z, etc.)
• All grade changes must be made prior to completion of the degree

Any questions regarding these requirements can be directed to your academic advisor .

Students who entered CUNY BA in Summer 2013 and beyond follow a CUNY-wide general education requirement called Pathways. It constitutes a subset of the overall liberal arts requirement, and it has two parts, as follows:

The Required Core, Four Courses/12 Credits English Composition 1 and II (2 courses) Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning (1 course) Life and Physical Sciences (1 course)

The Flexible Core, Six Courses/18 Credits One course in each category plus an additional sixth from any one of the categories: World Cultures and Global Issues U.S. Experience in Its Diversity Creative Expression Individual and Society Scientific World

Students with Pathways coursework left to complete after admission to CUNY BA will be able to identify online the pertinent courses CUNY has designated for the Pathways categories. The CUNY course catalogs and schedule of classes , will also indicate the courses that fulfill Pathways categories.

Students who enter CUNY BA without having completed the requirement in English Composition may do so by completing CUNY courses designated as “Required English Composition” OR by completing CUNY courses designated as “Writing Intensive” in any subject. Students who have been given an exemption for English Composition by a CUNY college should be sure to bring that their CUNY BA advisor’s attention.

To complete Pathways requirements with non-CUNY courses or with credit-by-exam, you will consult with your CUNY BA academic advisor.

Note that: (1) students who enter CUNY BA as second Bachelor degree candidates or who have completed AA or AS degrees prior to CUNY BA admission are considered to have completed this Pathways curriculum. (2) CUNY BA students may complete up to 12 credits Pass/Fail toward their degrees; within that limit, students with Pathways courses left to complete after admission may take those courses, if desired, on a Pass/Fail (sometimes known as Credit/No Credit) basis when that option is available to them at the college. (3) upper-level courses applied to Pathways requirements may also be used, if approved, in CUNY BA Areas of Concentration. (4) CUNY BA students are not required to complete the 6-12 credit College Option courses at their home colleges. Because concentrations (majors) are individualized, college option courses are determined on a case-by-case basis.

Students who stopped out of CUNY and are returning are bound by these new requirements, but can appeal to the college to enter under the old general education requirements if that will expedite their graduation. CUNY BA will make this determination for re-admits and will allow them to reenter under the old requirements if that benefits them, so no appeals process will be needed.

Students may check with a CUNY Baccalaureate academic advisor before registering for Pathways courses if they have any questions.

Minimum LAS credits: 60

60-89 LAS credits for a Bachelor of Science degree 90+   LAS credits for a Bachelor of Arts degree

LAS courses are those in which theory is the focus and in which broad foundations link the course content to: history; philosophy; culture; natural, social, or behavioral sciences; or mathematics.

By contrast, non-LAS courses are those in which the primary intent is to give students a specific vocational, professional, or technical skill; there is substantial focus on professional development, technical proficiency, and professional or business-related content; or the focus of the course is on derivative, practical, or applied aspects of the field.

LAS credits may be earned from Pathways courses, AOC courses, and electives. Consult your academic advisor for your current total of LAS credits.

Area(s) of Concentration

Whereas general education requirements seek to give students a broad range of skills and information, the goals of in-depth study in an academic discipline through an area (or areas) of concentration include:

• developing knowledge of a particular subject (typically one that is interdisciplinary)
• encountering and integrating increasingly complex ideas (courses must progress from intermediate to advanced levels)
• establishing an intellectual foundation for further academic study and/or professional activities

For Current CUNY BA Students Only

• Download the Area of Concentration (AOC) form (pdf) HERE
• Download the Area of Concentration Narrative HERE (word doc)

Faculty Mentors

Faculty mentors play a central role in the CUNY Baccalaureate. They guide students in planning their area(s) of concentration and ensure that these specializations are coherent and academically valid. Sometimes, faculty mentors supervise and evaluate independent study or fieldwork projects and they often advise students about options for graduate study. Finally, mentors recommend the student for the degree. Each student selects and works with a CUNY faculty member who agrees to help design and then supervise his/her area of concentration.

• be a full-time professor at a CUNY college
• hold the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor or lecturer
• be in a discipline directly related to your area of concentration
• Students applying to CUNY BA don’t need to have a mentor when submitting the application. However, once accepted, students should have a mentor by the end of their first semester in the program.

All courses for an area of concentration must:

• be approved by a CUNY faculty mentor and the program’s Academic Director
• be taken for letter grades (C- or above for students who entered the program Summer 2008 and later); courses such as fieldwork or internships not offered for grades but CR only are acceptable
• be taken at a senior college in a department that offers a bachelor’s degree
• be completed at the intermediate or advanced level (also known as upper-level).  The college catalogs typically indicate which courses are introductory, intermediate, or advanced.  Intermediate and advanced level courses usually have at least one pre-requisite in the same discipline.  Note that there are some CUNY BA exceptions to this pre-requisite rule.  For example, only foreign language courses beyond the intermediate level (the first two years) may fulfill requirements for AOCs; both micro and macro-economics, which may have pre-requisites, are considered introductory; the second course in a first-year science sequence is introductory; the second year of coursework at New York City College of Technology (the 2000 level) is also introductory.  Faculty mentors will help students identify pertinent upper level courses for their area(s).

At least 50% of any area must be completed in CUNY as a CUNY Baccalaureate student.

Single Area of Concentration

At least 8 courses/24 credits of intermediate and advanced level coursework. Up to two internships and/or independent studies may be included.

Dual Areas of Concentration

At least 6 courses/18 credits of intermediate and advanced level coursework in each area. One internship or independent study may be included in each area.

Below, find credit for prior learning & other academic policies, including Covid, F grade, GPA, Class status, Dean's list, graduation honors, and readmission policies.

CUNY Baccalaureate follows the University policy on “F” grades: effective fall 1990, students may re-take up to 16 credits of “F” (or FIN, WU) earned in courses taken in CUNY after September 1984. The course (same number and title) must be repeated at the college where it was originally taken. The student must earn a “C” or better in the repeated course to have only the second grade count in the index, although both courses will continue to appear on the transcript. CUNY Baccalaureate is not a party to variations on the University policy approved for individual campuses. Also, while some colleges allow D grades to be repeated, CUNY BA does not.

The following quality points are based on 1 credit. To calculate your GPA, multiply the quality points corresponding to your grade by the number of credits for the course. Divide the total by the number of quality points possible for the number of credits you attempted.

Open grades such as INC, NGR, PEN, Y, and Z are not computed in the GPA.

Prior to Fall 2009, WN was counted as F; as of Fall 2009 it does not affect gpa.

Students who maintain a 3.5 average for 30 consecutive graded credits (with no open grades) while in the program are placed on the dean’s list. For each subsequent 12 consecutive credits earned with a 3.5 average, the student is placed on the CUNY Baccalaureate Dean’s List again. The Dean’s List recognition will appear on the transcript.

Check the chart below to find your class status based on the amount of credits that you have earned.

Academic Honors

Graduation honors are determined by calculating the grade point average (GPA) for all grades the student has received (CUNY and non CUNY, including those grades that were not transferable) and separately calculating the GPA of CUNY courses which appear on our transcript. The required GPA for graduation honors must be met in both cases. The lowest of the two GPAs determines the honors. (This is the same approach taken by most of the CUNY senior colleges.)

Dean’s Certificate for Academic Excellence

This award recognizes those graduates who do outstanding academic work while they are enrolled in the CUNY Baccalaureate (a 3.5 GPA or higher) but who are not eligible for graduation honors.

College Honors

Departmental honors are awarded directly by individual programs at the colleges. Information about departmental honors, college and national honor societies can be obtained at the home college. However, it will not apear on your CUNY Baccalaureate transcript.

Grade Changes

Please be aware that no grade changes will be made after a degree is conferred. It is the responsibility of the student to make the CUNY Baccalaureate Registrar aware of any grade changes prior to graduation.

CUNY Baccalaureate allows students to earn a maximum of 30 non-classroom credits which includes credit-by-examination.

There are a number of opportunities for students to receive credit by examination, including the New York University Language Proficiency Exam (offered in over 40 languages), CLEP (College-Level Examination Program, administered by The College Board), the DANTES program (Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support), Excelsior College Examinations. We DON’T administer these exams.

CLEP is the most common credit-by-exam program. The number of credits awarded varies by exam and score. Please see the chart below for minimum credit-granting score and credits awarded for each exam. Students are not eligible to receive credit for exams which duplicate already completed coursework.

Exams in Liberal Arts subjects can be applied toward the CUNY BA Liberal Arts and Sciences requirement. The below chart shows which Pathways General Education requirements relevant exams can be applied to.

Students should consult their academic advisor prior to taking any examination for credit to confirm what degree requirements that particular exam may fulfill.

Other credit-by-exam options are:

New York University Foreign Language Proficiency Testing

Exams are available in over 40 languages for a maximum of either 12 credits or 16 credits. For Pathways, these exams can be applied to the World Cultures requirement.

School of Continuing Education Foreign Language Department 10 Astor Place, Room 505 New York, NY 10003 (212) 998-7030 (phone) (212) 995-4139 (fax) [email protected] https://www.scps.nyu.edu/academics/departments/foreign-languages/testing.html

If you wish to have any of the following exams applied toward general education requirements, please consult your CUNY BA academic advisor prior to taking the exam. (We DON’T administer these exams.)

DANTES Exams

https://www.getcollegecredit.com/ Excelsior College Exams

ALEKS A ssessment and LE arning in K nowledge S paces is a Web-based, artificially intelligent assessment and learning system. Students can receive college credit for American Council on Education (ACE) credit-recommended ALEKS courses. To receive credit, a student must assess at 70% or greater on the course material for an ACE credit-recommended ALEKS course and be registered with the ACE Credit Online Transcript System. Once ALEKS and ACE have confirmed the student’s completed work in ALEKS, an ACE transcript is provided. The ACE transcript can then be used to request up to three semester hours of college credit per course at educational institutions that grant credit for ACE credit-recommended courses.

Students who withdrew or were dropped from the program can complete the online application for readmission . Students readmitted to the program must satisfy the degree requirements in effect at the time of their readmission.

As part of The City University of New York’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, during the Spring 2020 semester, all students shall have the option to convert any or all of the (A-F) letter grades they earn in their classes, to Credit/No Credit (CR/NC) grading.

• During the Spring 2020 semester, all students shall have the option to convert any or all of the (A-F) letter grades they earn in their classes, to Credit/No Credit grading.
• Students shall be able to make this decision up to 20 business days after the University’s final grade submission deadline. Once selected, the CR/NC option cannot be cannot be reversed.
• If a student chooses to exercise this option, a passing letter grade (A, B, C, or D) will convert to ‘CR’ with credit for the class being awarded, while a failing grade (F) will convert to ‘NC’, with no credit awarded. Credit/No Credit grades will not impact the student’s GPA.
• Courses taken for a letter grade will continue to be included in the semester and general GPA, while courses taken for a Credit/Non-credit grade will be excluded, just as is the case with such courses taken at a student’s home institution.
• If a student exercises the option of Credit/No Credit, the Credit (CR) grade will not negatively impact the student’s satisfactory progress toward degree completion.
• Students with Credit/No Credit grades will be able to transfer those courses across colleges within CUNY, per current CUNY policy.
• The Special COVID-19 Flexible Grading Policy shall apply to coursework completed on Permit and will not affect Board of Trustees Policy 1.14 – Policy on Coursework Completed on Permit.
• Students placed on academic probation by their institution at the start of the Spring 2020 semester shall not be penalized with academic dismissal based upon their grades earned this semester.
• The Special COVID-19 Flexible Grading Policy shall not affect the University standards of student retention and progress in accordance with Board of Trustees Policy 1.26.
• Before choosing this grading option for one or more of their classes, students shall consult with their academic and financial aid advisors regarding potential impact to their financial aid, licensure requirements, and graduate school admissions.
• The Special COVID-19 Flexible Grading Policy shall supersede and override all undergraduate and graduate program-level grading policies currently in effect at CUNY colleges and schools, including those related to required and elective courses within the major, minor, general education (Pathwa1ys), pre-requisite courses, honors courses, courses taken on permit and maximum number of credits that a student can earn with Credit/No Credit grades.
• The grade glossary, attached to each transcript, will be updated to include a notation denoting that all Spring 2020 grades, including CR or NC, were earned during a major disruption to instruction as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The Special COVID-19 Flexible Grading Policy shall apply to all CUNY colleges and schools, except the School of Law and the School of Medicine, which may develop their own Pass/Fail policies, subject to approval of the Board of Trustees, to conform to norms in legal and medical education.
• The Special COVID-19 Flexible Grading Policy, which shall be effective April 1, 2020, applies to the Spring 2020 semester only and that the Chancellor, may, in his discretion, to meet public health emergency policies and practices, extend this policy to future semesters, if necessary and report such extension to the Board of Trustees immediately.
• The Special COVID-19 Flexible Grading Policy shall be codified in the Manual of General Policy as Policy 1.4. and cannot be overwritten by any individual units of the University, including presidents, provosts, or college councils.

The policy will remain in effect for the Spring 2020 semester and will be reviewed by the Chancellor and extended as necessary to meet public health emergency policies and practices.

(Board of Trustees Minutes,2020,03-30,7)

The City University of New York has extended the  Special COVID-19 Flexible Grading Policy — also known as the Credit/No Credit Policy — to the Fall 2020 term. The policy will be administered by each of CUNY’s 25 colleges, which may alter the policy for college-specific considerations. To learn about your college’s implementation of the policy, including how students can opt in and which courses are excluded from the policy, visit your college webpage.

One of the many advantages of transferring to CUNY BA is that your transfer credits will be determined during the application process and explained to you upon your acceptance; appropriate courses previously taken will be applied toward CUNY BA degree requirements.

Here are our transfer credit guidelines:

• Transfer Credits: CUNY BA evaluates all courses previously taken and can accept up to a total of 90 credits. (The maximum allowed for community college credits is 68).
• CUNY Credits: All credits earned within CUNY are recognized.
• Credit may be granted for courses taken at other institutions in which students received a grade of at least a full “C”.
• Remedial and ESL credits do not transfer.
• World Education Services:  www.wes.org
• Evaluation Service, Inc.: http://www.evaluationservice.net/
• Josef Silny & Associates:  http://www.jsilny.org/
• Transcript Research: http://transcriptresearch.com/

A maximum of 30 credits of non-collegiate credit is possible granted under the  CUNY Credit for Prior Learning Policy . CUNY’s credit for prior learning options include:

• exams, such as Advanced Placement (AP), CLEP (College Level Examination Program), and International Baccalaureate (IB);
•  portfolio assessment (maximum 15 credits);
• review of industry credentials, such as FDNY, NYPD, EMS, and military trainings. These experiences may be evaluated by ACE or NCCRS , organizations that make recommendations for college credit.

Available Courses

CUNY BA students enjoy special access to some courses and can take courses in almost every undergraduate school and apartment across CUNY, with a few exceptions. See details below.

Macaulay Honors College

CUNY BA enjoys a special relationship with Macaulay Honors College which makes many (though not all) of their upper-level courses available to CUNY BA students on a space available basis.

Sidney Harman Writer-in-Residence Seminars

Each semester the Sidney Harman Writer-in-Residence program brings in a notable, often award winning, author to Baruch College and CUNY BA students are given the opportunity to apply to take the seminar course that they teach.

Hunter School of Education

Select courses courses from Hunter College's School of Education are available to CUNY BA students pending approval by program directors and seat availability. For permission requests, please contact the Office of Academic & Student Affairs at [email protected] .

Qualified students may take some graduate courses as part of their CUNY BA undergraduate program provided they meet the eligibility criteria. Interested students should speak to their CUNY BA academic advisor.

CUNY BA also has three 4+1 Pipeline Programs in place with the Masters in Liberal Studies Program (MALS) at the Graduate Center , CUNY School of Public Health and Craig Newmark School of Journalism, which allow participating students to complete their bachelors and masters degrees at an accelerated pace by completing some of their graduate coursework as part of their undergraduate program.

The following policy is set by the Dean of the Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College:

The demand for many business courses frequently exceed the supply for these courses at the Zicklin School of Business every semester, as undergraduate enrollment in the Zicklin’s business programs has been steadily growing and the available seats for business courses are limited by our physical spaces and faculty resources. Our priority has been and will always be to ensure adequate choices of business courses for matriculated Zicklin business students in order to complete their degree requirement in a reasonable time frame. Therefore, it is necessary to limit the availability of some business courses to non-Zicklin business undergraduate students from other CUNY institutions and within Baruch College.

Permissions Non-Zicklin undergraduate students, including those from Baruch College, CUNY BA, and other CUNY institutions, if their Program of Study requires business courses (such as a business minor or business electives) and adequate pre-requisites are satisfied, are permitted to:

• Take any number of the 1000 or 2000 level business courses subject to seat availability, and
• Take a total of three (3) of the 3000 or 4000 level selected business courses from the list below.

In cases where a student wants to take a course that is not on the selected course list and the 3-course limit is not reached, if the course is not fully enrolled and the department gives permission, the student may register for the unlisted course.

CUNY BA students must provide the Zicklin Dean's Office with a copy of an approved AOC form which shows the course they wish to register for. Permission will be granted by that office and entered into CUNYfirst to facilitate registration

Selected Business Course List

Stan Ross Department of Accountancy  No accountancy (ACC) courses are available

Bert W. Wasserman Department of Economics & Finance

No Finance (FIN) or Insurance (INS) courses are available All Economics (ECO) courses at 3000 level​ are available

Department of Law All LAW 3000 and 4000 level courses are available

Narendra Paul Loomba Department of Management

MGT 3120 Fundamentals of Management MGT 3300 Management: A Behavioral Approach MGT 3800 Management and Society MGT 3960 Entrepreneurship Management MGT 4400 Human Resource Management MGT 4420 The Management of Compensation MGT 4430 Employee Development and Training MGT 4460 Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining MGT 4480 Conflict Management Procedures MGT 4961 Entrepreneurial Experiences MGT 4962 Family Business Management MGT 4967 Technology, Innovation, and Design in Entrepreneurship MGT 4968 Critical Conversations for Entrepreneurs: Selling and Negotiating MGT 4969 Social Entrepreneurship MGT 4971 Women and Entrepreneurship MGT 4978 Entrepreneurship: Managing Ventures within the Corporation

Department of Marketing & International Business MKT 3000 Marketing Foundations MKT 3400 International Business Principles MKT 3520 Advertising and Marketing Communications MKT 3605 Consumer Behavior MKT 4555 Internet Marketing MKT 3600 Marketing Research MKT 4561 Marketing Analytics MKT 4123 Web Analytics MKT 4966 Social Media Marketing

Department of Real Estate  RES 3000 Real Estate Law RES 3700 Real Estate Management RES 3800 Real Estate Construction Process

Paul H. Chook Department of Information Systems & Statistics CIS 3100 Object-Oriented Programming I CIS 4100 Object Oriented Programming II CIS 3400 Database Management Systems I CIS 3444 e-Business Technologies CIS 3500 Networks & Telecomm I CIS 3630 Principles of Web Design CIS 3367 Spreadsheet Applications in Business OPR 3300 Quantitative Methods for Accounting OPR 3450 Quantitative Decision Making STA 3154 Business Statistics II STA 3155 Regression and Forecasting Models for Business Applications​

This policy was updated in January 2018

While CUNY BA students are eligible to take courses in almost all schools and departments across the CUNY campuses, there are a few exceptions which applicants and currents students should be aware of. Often, these schools or departments have admissions criteria above and beyond those of the college or are restricted to students who are enrolled in their degree programs. Below is a list of schools and departments where we are aware this is the case. If you receive conflicting information or believe we should add to the list please email [email protected] .

Baruch College's Zicklin School of Business allows limited access to a limited number of departments and courses .

City College's Grove School of Engineering (note that the Computer Science department is housed here)

City College's Sonic Arts Program

BFA programs in Theater and Music may require auditions but are generally welcoming

Departments of Speech Language Pathology and Nutrition may require special permission and early registration but are generally welcoming

No nursing programs are open to CUNY BA students.

Freshman Admission Requirements

• High school academic average  
• College readiness in reading, writing and mathematics
• Academic units
• * SAT/ACT scores , and/or TASC exam

*Temporary Suspension of Standardized Testing Requirements for Undergraduate Admission.  SAT and ACT test scores are not required nor considered in application review through the Spring 2023 admission cycle. CUNY will revise its testing policy to test optional effective fall 2023 through spring 2025. First-year applicants can choose whether to submit SAT or ACT exam scores as part of their application. The admission decision will be based primarily on a student’s academic preparation in high school, including overall grade-point-average, course grades and the academic rigor of their high school curriculum.  Click  here   for more information.

FALL 2023 THROUGH SPRING 2025 ADMISSION – SAT/ACT  TEST OPTIONAL  POLICY

CUNY will revise its testing policy to test optional effective fall 2023 through spring 2025. First-year applicants can choose whether to submit SAT or ACT exam scores as part of their application. The admission decision will be based primarily on a student’s academic preparation in high school, including overall grade-point-average, course grades and the academic rigor of their high school curriculum. Students should carefully consider whether they would like to send their test scores:

• If a student has a particularly strong academic record and believes that their standardized exam scores do not reflect their full academic potential, they may elect not to send SAT or ACT exam scores to CUNY.
• If a student feels that standardized test scores improve their overall academic record, we invite them to send test scores.
• The absence of SAT or ACT exam scores cannot be used to deny a student admission.

We recommend that students discuss this test-optional decision with their school counselor.

Prospective freshmen may click  here   to review last year's  Freshman Admission Profile   to get an idea of the mean grade point average (GPA) used for John Jay College.   Students from non-English speaking countries must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination.

International freshmen should refer to  www.jjay.cuny.edu/apply-international-student  for additional information.

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Apprenticeships

Get hired in tech or business! You can do it with a CUNY apprenticeship program.

The new initiative started by CUNY and the New York Jobs CEO Council, allows associate degree-seeking CUNY community college students to get paid part- or full-time jobs across tech and business while they study.

81% Students hired full-time after participating in an apprenticeship in Spring 2023

$76,000 Average starting salary for students hired full-time after their apprenticeship

Work for Top NYC Companies

Break into some of the biggest companies in the world while pursuing your associate degree and work at major NYC companies.

Helping CUNY Students Succeed

As an apprentice you can:

• Work toward a two-year AAS degree in select community colleges while getting practical career experience in tech or business at a leading company.
• Get the chance to learn from experts in their field.
• Be considered for full-time employment after graduation. Some participants receive full-time job offers prior to completing the program.
• Earn credits that go toward their AAS degree while on the job.

Eligibility

Interested students should meet the following criteria before applying:

• Enrolled full-time in degree that corresponds to the track
• Completed 45 credits by the end of Fall 2023 with a minimum GPA of 2.5
• Legally authorized to work in the US

Students in the business track will apply their skills in core business functions, while students in the tech track might work as a data analyst, software engineer, or cybersecurity analyst.

Take the Leap

Bryan Cortes Bronx Community College Deloitte

Olere Abdul-Saliu Borough of Manhattan Community College Ernst & Young

Apprenticeship Degrees

Borough of Manhattan Community College

Contact: Prof. Mahatapa Palit

• AAS in Accounting
• AAS in Business Management

Bronx Community College

Contact: Prof. Howard Clampman Contact: Prof. Paul Jaijairam

• AAS in Computer Information Systems
• AS in Marketing, AS in Accounting

Guttman Community College

Contact: Prof. Dalvin Hill

• AAS in Info Tech

LaGuardia Community College

• AAS in Programming & Software Development
• AAS in Network Administration

Medgar Evers College

Contact: Prof. David Ahn

• AAS in Computer Apps

New York City College of Technology

Contact: Prof. Tamrah Cunningham

• AAS in Computer Info Systems

Queensborough Community College

Contact: Prof. Arthur Corradetti

• AAS in Internet & Info Tech

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an apprenticeship how is it different from an internship.

An apprenticeship combines classroom instruction with paid, on-the-job practical experience that is designed from day one with the goal of converting into a full time role. Companies enter this program with the hope of hiring apprenticeships that successfully complete their experience into fulltime roles. It’s a way for students and entry-level workers to learn the skills they need to enter their fields. Internships, on the other hand, are usually shorter and can be early exposure or direct on-ramps to a job, it depends.

Who do I talk to for more information about this program?

You can visit this website for more information or contact your program adviser (you can identify your program adviser )

Will I still graduate on time if I do this program?

The time to complete the job is embedded into your degree program. The job allows you to take up to nine credits of practical, hands-on experience. So, if you remain a full-time student each semester and stay on track, you should still graduate on time, even while holding the job.

How much do these positions pay?

Pay might vary and is determined by the employer.

How many hours a week would this require?

You can be part- or full-time, working up 40 hours a week.

How can students balance these jobs with coursework?

Though the apprenticeship is designed to be completed alongside your academic coursework, class should not interfere with your work requirements. Apprentices can start in the fall or spring. Those who start in the fall can work part-time for approximately 20 hours a week while continuing their academic studies. Students who start their apprenticeship in the spring can work up to 40 hours a week and take one additional class on top.

Am I guaranteed an apprenticeship if I apply?

No. Final decisions are made by the employer.

Am I guaranteed a full-time job after completing the apprenticeship?

The expectation is that you will be offered a full-time employment opportunity after you successfully complete your apprenticeship.

All hiring decisions are at the discretion of participating employers.

What is the New York Jobs CEO Council?

The New York Jobs CEO Council is a coalition led by the CEOs of some of the largest employers in New York, committed to providing access to high-potential jobs for 100,000 low-income New Yorkers by 2030, including 25,000 from CUNY. To learn more, go to the New York Jobs CEO Council website .

Interested in Apprenticeship opportunities beyond the programs listed here?

CUNY campuses support additional registered apprenticeships. For more information or to connect to an apprenticeship specialist, please email [email protected]

ENG 1101 EngComp SP2024 D885

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Outline (Poem Video(TikTok) — Ilham Lawani

My Research Question is: Why do certain people love and hate horror movies and What Is the psychology behind it? 

The Genre I am planning to do is Poem Video TikTok.

The first thing I’m doing is combining all my research into a poem about why we enjoy horror, I will give examples of horror movies and their ratings, because the higher the ratings usually mean people are enjoying it, and when I did my research of the most watched movie genres it goes from adventure, action, drama, comedy which (horror plays a part play in ) followed up by thriller and horror.

First, I would find scene packs of the horror movies I want to incorporate in the video TikTok, and then I’ll use an editing app called CapCut to piece and put everything together like an edit with me saying the poem as a sound and using some background music to add suspense which intrigues the audience to watch and grabs their attention. So to prove the point as to why people enjoy horror.

State the horror movies and show horror scenes.

• Then transition from 2 to scenes and I’ll show movie ratings into why people enjoy horror, during that transition, I will use my research and insert scenes that match my research findings.
• Then conclude it

Introduction

A. Setting the mood: Using creepy music or sounds

B. Introduce the theme of the poem: Exploring why people are drawn to horror

II. Stanza 1: The Thrill of Fear

A. Describe the adrenaline rush of fear.

B. Using vivid scenes to show heart-pounding moments.

C. Highlighting the excitement and anticipation you get when watching horror movies.

III. Stanza 2: The Catharsis of Release

A. Explore the idea of catharsis through horror

B. Discuss how confronting fears in a safe environment can be empowering

C. Reflect on the sense of relief and resolution after the scare

Stanza 3: The Fascination with the Unknown

A. We’re drawn to mysteries and the supernatural.

B. Exploring the darker side of human nature intrigues us.

C. We’re curious and crave discovery.

Stanza 4: The Connection to Emotions

A. Horror brings out a mix of feelings.

B. It helps release pent-up emotions.

C. Horror stories have deep emotional layers.

A. Horror isn’t just scary it’s exciting and empowering.

B. It lets us explore new depths and possibilities.

C. Make it so that the chilling feeling the audience gets while watching lingers with them.

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