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THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK (CUNY) is the nation s leading urban public university. Founded in 1847, the University is comprised of 24 institutions: twelve 4-year colleges, the William E. Macaulay Honors College, seven community colleges, CUNY Graduate Center, CUNY Graduate School of Journalism, CUNY School of Law, and CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy. A CUNY education includes opportunities only available in a global city. Learning in New York City an essential hub of business, finance, fashion, media, technology, scientific research and culture means that the whole city and its people will be your classroom and your classmates. That s why there are more than 272,000 students currently earning a world-class degree from the University s award-winning and distinguished faculty. And another 228,000 New Yorkers enhancing their careers through continuing and professional education at CUNY. The buildings of New York City reach for the sky and CUNY is proud to help 500,000 students rise even higher. Senior Colleges Community Colleges 1 Baruch College 2 Brooklyn College 3 City College of New York 4 College of Staten Island 5 Hunter College 6 John Jay College of Criminal Justice 7 Lehman College 8 Macaulay Honors College 14 Bronx Community College 15 Borough of Manhattan Community College 16 Guttman Community College 17 Hostos Community College 18 Kingsborough Community College 19 LaGuardia Community College 20 Queensborough Community College 3 17 9 Medgar Evers College 8 24 10 New York City College MANHATTAN of Technology 6 11 Queens College 5 12 CUNY School of Professional Studies 13 York College 22 12 16 21 19 Graduate Schools 21 CUNY Graduate Center 22 CUNY Graduate School of Journalism 23 CUNY School of Law 24 CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy 15 1 10 9 23 14 BROOKLYN 7 BRONX QUEENS 11 13 20 2 4 STATEN ISLAND 18
Contents Comprehensive Curriculum 2 Clubs and Campus Activities 8 CUNY Athletics 9 Distinguished Faculty 3 Academic Majors 4 Study Abroad 10 College Profiles 12 Student Services 6 How to Apply 25
Comprehensive Curriculum CUNY offers a comprehensive liberal arts education designed to create well-rounded graduates who are able to participate completely in our society. In short, our Science majors choose to take fine arts, acting, or photography classes and our aspiring artists choose from among biology, modern languages, and computer science classes. This commitment to a comprehensive core education is embodied in our Pathways Promise, through which all undergraduates across CUNY in every one of our 1,750 different academic programs complete 30 college credits of core classes that expose them to Creative Expression, Quantitative Reasoning, The Scientific Method, World Cultures and Global Issues, The Individual and Society, and The U.S Experience. When CUNY graduates leave our colleges, they are not only highly competent in their selected major but also able to converse confidently with others from different backgrounds and diverse academic disciplines. Visit cuny.edu/explore 2
Award-Winning Faculty Did you know that CUNY students learn from genius professors? It s true the MacArthur Fellowship, also known as the genius grant, is awarded to outstanding recipients who have been recognized for their artistic, intellectual, and professional pursuits. So far, over 15 recipients of this award have been from CUNY. CUNY professors have won the Pulitzer Prize for poetry, become Fulbright Scholars many times, earned the prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship, and won highlyselective, multi-million dollar research grants from the National Science Foundation. And our small average class sizes mean that CUNY students get personal attention from these award-winning faculty. In fact, our professors passion for ground-breaking research is only exceeded by their passion for building a path their diverse students can follow to become powerful contributors in myriad industries. LaGuardia Community College CUNY Faculty Earned $132 Million in Funding for Research in 2016. Lehman College 3
Any Major You Want At CUNY we offer an extensive variety of majors over 1,750 academic programs in classes taught by worldclass faculty. Whether you have an interest in anthropology, business, the sciences, engineering, psychology or women s studies, we have you covered. Variety 1,750+ ACADEMIC PROGRAMS The next page shows only a sample of the majors which are available across many CUNY campuses. Every CUNY college offers additional academic majors which are exclusive to them within the University, such as Archaeology at Hunter, Automotive Technology at Bronx Community College, Forensic Psychology at John Jay, or Veterinary Technology at LaGuardia Community College. Our distinguished faculty will help you pursue any of our academic programs or to design your own major in the CUNY Baccalaureate Program. The University prepares students for every career on earth, and even a few in space. You could complete a degree in Physics and become the next astronaut educated at CUNY. For full list of majors: cuny.edu/majors 4
Select Academic Majors Accounting Actuarial Science / Studies African-American Studies American Studies Anthropology Architecture/Architectural Technology Art Aviation Management Biochemistry Biology Biomedical Informatics Biotechnology Business Administration/Management Chemistry Child Care/Education Associate Chinese Language & Literature Classical Studies Communications Community Health/Education Computer Science & Technology Criminal Justice/Police Studies Culinary Arts/Hospitality Management Dance/Theater Dance Dental Hygiene/Dental Lab Dietetics / Food & Nutrition Digital Design/Computer Graphics/ Animation East Asian Studies Economics Education EMT / Paramedic Engineering - Biomedical & Chemical Engineering - Civil & Environmental Engineering - Computer & Electronic Engineering - Electrical & Mechanical English/Creative Writing Environmental Science Exercise Science/Sports & Fitness Fashion Merchandising/Marketing Design Film/Cinema Studies Finance/Investing Forensic Science / Accounting French Game Design Geography Geology German Gerontological Studies Graphic Arts & Graphic Design Greek/Greek Studies Health & Nutrition Sciences / Health Ed. Health Information Management Health Science / Services Administration Hebrew/Hebraic & Judaic Studies History / Global History Human Services Industrial Design / Drafting Technology International Business International Studies Italian/Italian-American Studies Jewish Studies Journalism - Broadcast / Print Media Latin Latin American / Caribbean Studies Legal Studies Liberal Arts & Sciences / Liberal Studies Linguistics Management & Marketing Mathematics/Statistics Media Studies Medical Office Manager/Assistant Medical Laboratory Science / Technology Multimedia & Digital Design Music/Recording Technology Neuroscience Nursing Occupational Therapy Office Administration & Technology Paralegal Studies Pharmaceutical Science Technology Philosophy Physical Therapy / Therapist Assistant Physics Political Science & Government Pre-Law Pre-Med Psychology Public Administration/Public Affairs Puerto Rican & Latino Studies Radiologic Technology Real Estate Religious Studies Romance Languages Russian Secretarial Science Sleep Science Small Business Entrepreneurship Social Work Sociology Spanish Speech and Theatre Arts Speech Pathology & Audiology Surgical Technology Telecommunications Technology Theater - Dramatic Arts Therapeutic Recreation Travel / Tourism & Hospitality Urban Studies Website Design & Administration Women s Studies / Gender Studies For full list of majors: cuny.edu/majors 5
Student Services While CUNY s range of majors and academic programs is impressive, even more exciting is the wide range of student services which CUNY provides to ensure that every student can succeed in the classroom. CUNY has a proud national reputation as a leader in providing support to students outside the classroom; in fact, several CUNY programs are innovative models that have been adopted by other colleges and universities across America. CUNY supports students with an extensive array of programs and staff dedicated to their success. CUNY students have access to: Academic Tutoring Accessibility/Disability Services Career Development Centers Counseling/Wellness Centers Student Peer Mentors Single Stop Centers LaGuardia Community College Internships CUNY students also have access to top-flight career preparation and professional development. Our students can tap into a network of: Over a million CUNY alumni CUNY professors and their industry connections CUNY also has a number of innovative programs to help students gain hands-on knowledge through experiential learning opportunities. Programs like the CUNY Service Corps and CUNY Cultural Corps have provided thousands of CUNY students with paid work experience in community-based organizations, government agencies, and cultural institutions across New York City while mobilizing these students to work on fulfilling projects. 6 CUNY Service & Cultural Corps
Support Programs ASAP ASAP assists students in earning an associate degree as quickly as possible by providing a range of supports including comprehensive and personalized advisement, career development, tutoring, waivers for tuition and fees (for students in receipt of financial aid), MTA MetroCards, and textbook vouchers. ASAP also offers special class scheduling options to ensure that ASAP students get the classes they need, are in classes with other ASAP students, and attend classes in convenient blocks of time to accommodate their work schedules. As students approach graduation, they receive special supports to help them transfer to bachelor s programs or transition into the workforce, depending on their goals. cuny.edu/asap ASAP Students College Discovery and SEEK College Discovery (CD) at community colleges and Search for Education, Elevation, and Knowledge (SEEK) at 4-year colleges are educational opportunity programs designed to help students who are eager to learn, but face financial difficulties and prior academic hurdles. Students will benefit from additional opportunities for guidance and financial support. College Discovery and SEEK students graduate at higher rates than their peers and go on to achieve amazing academic results. cuny.edu/seekcd Student Profile Elaine Johnson is a SEEK student who completed her bachelor s in City College s Psychology Honors Program with a 3.9 GPA. She will do research at the University of Cambridge before pursuing a PhD. Elaine Johnson 7
Clubs and Campus Activites CUNY campuses are as vibrant and exciting as the city they call home. Driven by dedicated student leaders, every campus has a full calendar of fun and fulfilling activities that students can participate in. CUNY campuses also schedule club hours so that all students have the opportunity to make meaningful connections outside the classroom. CUNY has an amazing array of community service organizations, social action clubs, student government, and campus media like radio stations, newspapers, and magazines that will give you the chance to develop your current interests, and learn something new. Campus Activities can include: Film Festivals Club Fairs and Meetings Fashion and Talent Shows Faculty Lectures and Guest speakers Art Exhibits Concerts and Performances Queens College CUNY has over 1,800 student organizations including academic, multicultural, and service clubs like: Alpha Kappa Psi Chi Alpha Epsilon Honor Society International Students Club Japanese Club Muslim Students Association Organization for Student Veterans Robotics Club Student Nurses Association Video Game Club Xtreme Sports Club 8 Baruch College
CUNY Athletics Intercollegiate and intramural athletic opportunities are available across CUNY. Varsity CUNY has its own athletics conference, CUNYAC, for inter-cuny competitions but CUNY varsity athletes also compete against other colleges locally and regionally. At the varsity level, tremendously talented scholarathletes compete in 14 different sports across CUNY. Varsity teams at CUNY s four-year colleges compete in the NCAA, while varsity community college teams belong to the NJCAA. CUNYAC Championship games are played in some of the best professional venues in New York City, including MCU Park for baseball, Icahn Stadium for track and field, and the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center - the home of the U.S. Open tennis tournament. CUNY scholar-athletes are champions both on and off the field. For example, each summer All-Star scholarathletes travel as part of the CUNYAC Goodwill Tour to engage in friendly competition and humanitarian work in high-need areas of the world. In recent years these scholar-athletes have visited Argentina, Cuba, Ecuador, and South Africa, among other places. CUNYAC Intramural And if you re not ready to play at the varsity level, consider joining an intramural team for recreation and to make new friends. Students have formed intramural teams to play: 3-on-3 Basketball Bowling Dodgeball Handball Indoor Soccer Table Tennis and Quidditch (yes, Quidditch) cunyathletics.com CUNYAC 9
Study Abroad New York City is a global cross-roads, and as a result CUNY students are the beneficiaries of incomparable diversity. CUNY students encounter classmates and new friends from all over the world every day, which is a tremendous advantage in an increasingly interconnected world. In addition, CUNY students have an opportunity to study abroad in any of 51 countries by choosing from over 166 programs. We offer programs where you can immerse yourself in another language, as well as programs taught in English. You don t have to worry about the cost, many programs are the same as CUNY tuition and allow students to apply financial aid. In addition, CUNY students routinely receive competitive scholarships to study abroad like the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, and the Fulbright U.S. Student Fellowship Program. Rome, Italy cuny.edu/studyabroad This study abroad experience has meant the world to me and has given me the push to embark on further traveling. I believe it is something everyone should have the opportunity to experience. Kalilla, student at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice Marrakesh, Morocco Barcelona, Spain 10 Paris, France
CUNY Quick Facts 80% 70% 40% 186 Eighty percent of full-time faculty have the highest degree in their field. They re as committed to your success as they are to their chosen discipline. Seventy percent of classrooms have fewer than 30 students offering everyone personalized attention. Over forty percent of CUNY students are first-generation college students changing their families future. Make new friends from across the world. CUNY students speak over one hundred and eighty-six languages at home. Seven in ten attend tuition-free. 80% $1bn Eighty percent graduate debt-free. Every year, CUNY alumni earn more than 1 billion dollars more than they would have earned with just a high school diploma. 11
A Place for You CUNY offers an incredible range of college options for you to explore. Each of our colleges has a distinct campus environment and a unique student culture, which means you can enjoy the academic and social life of your campus and also take advantage of the cutting-edge facilities and tremendous opportunities of the entire University system. To truly appreciate which CUNY college is best for you, there is no substitute for experiencing our campuses in person. Would you prefer learning in the lush natural beauty of our park-like campuses such as Brooklyn College, the College of Staten Island, and Queensborough? Or do you dream of the vibrant energy of our urban campuses like BMCC, John Jay, and Baruch? Can you imagine going to a college with a beach such as Kingsborough? We invite you to tour our campuses see our classrooms, laboratories, studios, and stages and imagine yourself here. Visit cuny.edu/campustours 12
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FOUR YEAR COLLEGES Baruch College Located in the heart of New York City, Baruch College delivers excellence in public education to a vibrant, dynamic, and engaged student community. Whether it s joining one of our 160+ clubs and organizations, cheering on one of our 13 NCAA Division III teams, or having lunch with a friend on our 25th Street plaza, Baruch students are members of a diverse community that is as lively and active as the city it calls home. baruch.cuny.edu 646 312-2010 Brooklyn College Brooklyn College is a dynamic institution with more than 85 years of academic excellence. Students from diverse backgrounds pursue 150 majors on a tree-lined campus in Southern Brooklyn. Recognized for its distinguished faculty, the College is composed of five academic schools: Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; Natural and Behavioral Sciences; Visual Media and Performing Arts; and the Murray Koppelman School of Business. brooklyn.cuny.edu 718 951-5001 14
The City College of New York On 36 beautiful acres in upper Manhattan, CCNY is a microcosm of New York City, with one of the most diverse student bodies in America. Since its founding over 170 years ago, The City College of New York has held a tradition of economic and social advancement and of excellence. CCNY is the alma mater of 10 Nobel Prize winners and countless successful individuals in all fields of human endeavor. ccny.cuny.edu 212 650-6977 College of Staten Island The College of Staten Island is a four-year college offering bachelor s and associate degrees, as well as master s, doctoral and advanced certificate programs. CSI is home to a School of Business, School of Education, and School of Health Sciences, as well as The Verrazano School Honors Program, and the Teacher Education Honors Academy. CSI is also a select campus of the Macaulay Honors College. The 204-acre CSI campus offers state-of-the-art classrooms, labs and studios. csi.cuny.edu 718 982-2010 15
Hunter College Located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, Hunter is a leader in educating a diverse student body, serving students pursuing both undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than 170 different programs. Since 1870, Hunter has been a place of innovation with a commitment to academic excellence and connecting our student body with New York City. hunter.cuny.edu 212 772-4490 John Jay College of Criminal Justice An international leader in educating for justice, John Jay offers a rich liberal arts and professional studies curriculum to a diverse student body, with the majority seeking careers in public service. The strength, reputation and vitality of the College are embodied in the commitment to academic excellence maintained by its faculty. jjay.cuny.edu 212 JOHN-JAY 16
Lehman College Lehman s beautiful 37-acre campus is in a residential section of the northwest Bronx along the historic Jerome Park Reservoir. As the only public baccalaureate college in the Bronx, with more than 90 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, Lehman College is committed to meeting the educational needs of its students, offering a quality liberal arts education and preparation for successful careers and advanced study. lehman.cuny.edu 877 LEHMAN-1 Macaulay Honors College Macaulay Honors College offers academically gifted students an exceptional undergraduate education, integrating CUNY s vast resources with New York s cultural, scientific and business communities. Macaulay is committed to providing students with an unmatched level of advisement and offers the advantages of a small, personal liberal arts college with the world-class faculty and resources of a comprehensive, major urban research university. macaulay.cuny.edu 212 729-2929 17
Medgar Evers College Medgar Evers College is part of a vibrant, diverse Brooklyn neighborhood close to Prospect Park, Brooklyn Museum, the Botanic Garden. A senior College, it offers bachelor s and associate degree programs through four schools. Personalized day, evening and weekend classes cover nearly 100 areas of study. MEC blends academics and real-world experience in its new Honors Program and other new offerings. An international faculty and student body take advantage of its centers for Public Policy, Black Literature, Caribbean Research, and Law and Social Justice. mec.cuny.edu 718 270-6024 New York City College of Technology Where can technology take you? New York City College of Technology (City Tech) is the largest public college of technology in the Northeast. Advanced technology and access to cutting-edge equipment support teaching and learning in each of our 65 bachelor s, associate and certificate programs. Our real-world partnerships help us offer credit-bearing internships or clinical placements in almost every major. citytech.cuny.edu 718 260-5500 18
Queens College Queens College is recognized nationally for the excellence of its liberal arts and sciences offerings and its world-class faculty. With more than 170 undergraduate and graduate programs and over 130 student clubs/organizations, the college opens doors to a world of opportunities and career possibilities. QC s vibrant campus including 19 NCAA Division II sports teams and on-campus housing is located within easy reach of midtown Manhattan. qc.cuny.edu 718 997-5600 York College Located in Jamaica, Queens, York College is a sprawling 50-acre campus easily accessible by public transportation. Students at York represent over 125 different countries and speak 85 different languages. With 8,600 students and a student/faculty ratio of 19:1, York is known for its small class sizes taught by award-winning faculty. york.cuny.edu 718 262-2165 19
CUNY School of Professional Studies CUNY SPS is home to the University s first fully online undergraduate degrees and groundbreaking master s degree programs. Ranked in the top 8 percent of U.S. News & World Report s list of the 2017 Best Online Bachelor s Degree Programs, the School has found new ways of fulfilling CUNY s mission of access, reaching students with new modes of instruction, and innovative curricula. Drawing on the University s faculty as well as industry and education partners, the offerings at CUNY SPS provide unique opportunities. sps.cuny.edu 212 652-CUNY (2869) CUNY Baccalaureate The CUNY Baccalaureate for Unique and Interdisciplinary Studies (CUNY BA) is a rigorous, versatile, and rewarding route to a bachelor s degree for academically talented and motivated students, whose academic goals transcend traditional majors. In collaboration with faculty mentors, students formulate individualized areas of concentration, which have ranged from Advocacy for the Disabled to Zoological Photography. Students matriculate at one CUNY college but are encouraged to complete courses at others. cunyba.gc.cuny.edu 212 817-8220 COMMUNITY COLLEGES Borough of Manhattan Community College BMCC is ranked in the Top 10 of the nation s community colleges, according to Community College Week and the U.S. Department of Education. BMCC offers courses in STEM, liberal arts, career education, continuing education and other programs. Located in the heart of downtown Manhattan, BMCC reflects the excitement and vibrancy of Lower Manhattan including Tribeca, Wall Street and Battery Park. bmcc.cuny.edu 212 220-1265 20
Bronx Community College Located in the heart of the Bronx, BCC serves approximately 11,000 students from over 100 countries. As a flagship institution for CUNY s Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP), qualifying students receive tuition waivers, textbook vouchers, monthly MetroCards and more. The treelined 45-acre campus is a National Historic landmark and delivers over 30 quality academic programs, outstanding faculty, and a vibrant community. bcc.cuny.edu 718 289-5895 Guttman Community College In the heart of Manhattan, Stella and Charles Guttman Community College is the first new community college at the CUNY in more than four decades dedicated to keeping students on the path to graduation. Guttman offers students a supportive environment that connects classroom learning, career development and volunteer service opportunities. Guttman had the highest score possible among last year s EDsmart Best Community Colleges in New York and ranked No. 1 among NYS Community Colleges. guttman.cuny.edu 646 313-8010 21
Hostos Community College Hostos Community College is an educational agent for change, improving the quality of life in the South Bronx since 1968. Hostos serves as a gateway to intellectual growth and transfer to advanced higher education programs for over 7,000 students. Hostos offers close to 30 associate degree programs and certificate programs that facilitate transfer to CUNY s four-year colleges or baccalaureate studies at other institutions. hostos.cuny.edu 718 319-7900 Kingsborough Community College A comprehensive two-year college, Kingsborough offers programs in the liberal arts and sciences as well as career-focused majors. Kingsborough features a breathtaking 70-acre beach campus that overlooks three bodies of water. Kingsborough now offers an A.A.S. Degree in Polysomnographic Technology (Sleep Technology), a quickly growing field. This degree is only offered at two other colleges in New York State. kbcc.cuny.edu 718 368-4600 22
LaGuardia Community College Earn an education that matters. At LaGuardia, our students are blazing new paths in academic achievement, innovative technology and the arts; landing family-sustaining jobs; and transferring to top four-year institutions all with a little extra money in their pockets. We offer you over 60 majors and programs leading to associate degrees in fields from nursing to business to computer science. lagcc.cuny.edu 718 482-5000 Queensborough Community College Queensborough Community College is ranked as one of New York s best colleges and offers its students a personalized and dynamic educational experience. Students are empowered to succeed by a powerful community of dedicated faculty and professional mentors. Studying in one of five Queensborough Academies, students learn from professors who are passionate about their subjects and the future of their students. qcc.cuny.edu 718 281-5000 23
Student Housing You can have a phenomenal experience living oncampus while pursuing your CUNY degree. Seven CUNY campuses now offer a rich residential life to over 3,000 students. Students benefit greatly from living on-campus because they take advantage of increased opportunities to make life-long friends and to involve themselves deeply in the life of their campus through student leadership opportunities. Students living on-campus: Cultivate relationships with a diverse population of people Are exposed to a wide range of ideas and cultures Develop strong interpersonal and communication skills Are more involved in campus organizations and activities cuny.edu/studenthousing Summit Apartments at Queens College Affordable Tuition CUNY s exceptional affordability is part of a firm commitment to being an amazing vehicle for social mobility. No wonder that a recent study concluded that CUNY has propelled six times as many graduates into the middle class and beyond as all of the Ivy League combined. And this commitment is stronger than ever before. The recent announcement of New York s Excelsior Scholarship offering free tuition to eligible New York families earning $100,000 or less annually means even more students will graduate debt-free. cuny.edu/financialaid 24 CUNY Alumni
How to Apply to CUNY GATHER YOUR DOCUMENTS 1 Collect your documents such as identification, academic transcripts and family income information APPLY ONLINE 2 Complete the CUNY application online and pay the application fee For freshmen applicants: Pick up to 6 CUNY colleges For transfer applicants: Pick 4 CUNY colleges ranked by your preference SEND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS 3 Print and review the Application Summary Package Mail official transcripts, exam scores, and recommendation letters Deadlines and Important Information DECEMBER 1 FEBRUARY 1 SEPTEMBER 15 Macaulay applications are only available for the Fall semester. The deadline is December 1 at 6:00 PM* Fall Freshman/Transfer applicants should apply by February 1* Spring Freshman/Transfer applicants should apply by September 15* Some programs require a supplemental application form or additional application steps. Visit cuny.edu/supplemental for a complete list of these programs. The admission application, application fee, and all supporting documents must be postmarked by the date indicated. * Applications received after the date indicated may be considered on a space-available basis. cuny.edu/apply 25
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