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FOUNDED IN NEW YORK CITY IN 1847 AS THE FREE
ACADEMY, THE UNIVERSITY’S 23 INSTITUTIONS INCLUDE
11 FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES, SIX COMMUNITY COLLEGES,
THE MACAULAY HONORS COLLEGE, THE SOPHIE DAVIS
SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL EDUCATION, A GRADUATE
CENTER, A LAW SCHOOL, A GRADUATE SCHOOL OF
JOURNALISM AND A SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES.
CONTENTS
WELCOME TO THE CITY
UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK CUNY.
THIS IS YOUR GUIDE TO THE NATION’S
LEADING URBAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY.
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The University
Undergraduate Academic Programs
Programs for High-Achieving Students
Individualized Programs
Athletics at CUNY
Graduate Studies
Programs for Adult Learners & Continuing Education
CUNY School of Professional Studies
The Colleges
14 Four-Year Colleges
36 Community Colleges
48 Admission and Financial Aid
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LEADING
Urban
With nearly 250,000 degree-seeking students
enrolled in colleges and institutions throughout
all five New York City boroughs, CUNY is the
nation’s leading urban university
system. CUNY has top-notch programs,
faculty and facilities — and offers the
opportunity to study with some of the nation’s
brightest, most interesting students.
We inspire excellence in students
from diverse backgrounds and levels of
preparation. From the Macaulay Honors College,
to graduate offerings including the CUNY
Graduate School of Journalism and soon-toopen CUNY School of Public Health, to
customized certificates for working professionals,
our students find intellectual challenge through
convenient, affordable courses of study.
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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE + YOUR GOALS
Programs At CUNY you can choose from more than
1,400 degree programs and earn degrees from the
associate to the doctorate. Whatever your areas of
interest or your professional goals, there is almost
certainly a CUNY program that suits your needs.
SCHOLARSHIP + LEADERSHIP
Faculty More than 80 percent of faculty members
at CUNY four-year colleges have earned the
highest degree in their fields, including the Ph.D.,
J.D., M.D. and M.F.A. Our faculty is well recognized
and includes Nobel Prize laureates, Pulitzer Prize
recipients, MacArthur Foundation “genius
award” winners, Guggenheim Fellows and more.
Facilities As a CUNY student you will have
access to some of the nation’s best and most
extensive academic facilities. We have more than
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280 buildings on almost 23 million square feet of
space, including libraries, state-of-the-art computer centers, science and language laboratories,
theaters, astronomy observatories and more.
LOCATION + ACCESS
New York City & The Five Boroughs It has been
called “The Big Apple,” “The Center of the
Universe,” “The City That Never Sleeps.”
Regardless of whether you are an out-of-towner,
a newcomer or a lifelong New Yorker, CUNY can
help you transform New York City’s incomparable
resources—from diverse fields such as business,
health and architecture to art, music and theater
—into an outstanding college experience.
AFFORDABILITY + VALUE
Financial Assistance As a public university
FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES
Baruch College
Brooklyn College
The City College of New York
College of Staten Island
Hunter College
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Lehman College
Medgar Evers College
New York City College of Technology
Queens College
York College
COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Borough of Manhattan Community College
Bronx Community College
Hostos Community College
Kingsborough Community College
LaGuardia Community College
Queensborough Community College
HONORS COLLEGE AND GRADUATE
& PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS
Macaulay Honors College
Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education
CUNY Graduate Center
CUNY Graduate School of Journalism
CUNY School of Law
CUNY School of Professional Studies
supported by the City and State of New York,
CUNY offers you a top-notch education for
a price that is extremely affordable. Our
students have access to a full range of
financial aid and scholarship resources.
Seventy percent of our full-time CUNY
students receive financial aid.
GOALS + RESULTS
Your Future CUNY graduates have an
acceptance rate to graduate and professional
schools that is significantly higher than the
national average. Our graduates win many
prestigious scholarships and awards, including
the Rhodes, Goldwater, Fulbright and Truman
Scholarships.A recent Standard & Poor’s
survey found that CUNY is the nation’s leading
producer of chief executive officers.
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UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Happen
CUNY undergraduate programs lead to two types of degrees: the associate or
the bachelor’s. Generally, an associate degree requires approximately 60 college credits and a
bachelor’s degree requires 120, with each requiring a major program. You will have more
than 1,250 undergraduate programs from which to choose.
at CUNY
BUSINESS Whether you are interested in accounting, finance,
real estate or any other business-related field, CUNY offers you
excellent programs and wide-ranging choices.
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS CUNY offers degree
programs in many computer-related fields — from operations,
programming and other more traditional computer science fields to
new media technology and multimedia programming and design.
ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED TECHNOLOGIES We
have programs in all major fields of engineering, including
bioengineering, chemical, civil, electrical and mechanical
engineering, as well as in architecture and a variety of
technology-related fields.
FINE, PERFORMING AND TECHNOLOGY-RELATED ARTS The arts are a vital
component of the CUNY curriculum. We have undergraduate
programs in art, music, theater, dance, film studies, media
studies, electronic design and multimedia and more.
HEALTH PROFESSIONS Our programs in the health sciences will
prepare you for a career as a doctor, dental technician or nurse,
forensic scientist, physical therapist, veterinary assistant and more.
OUR UNDERGRADUATE
DEGREE PROGRAMS ARE
DIVIDED INTO EIGHT MAIN
AREAS OF STUDY:
• Business
• Computer Science
and Information Systems
• Engineering, Architecture
and Related Technologies
• Fine, Performing and
Technology-Related Arts
• Health Professions
• Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Public Affairs, Community
and Social Services
• Teacher Education
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES A degree within the liberal arts and
sciences (e.g., English, Psychology, etc.) is excellent preparation
for a broad range of professions, including communications, law,
medicine and public service. It also provides a strong foundation
for further study.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS, COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES Some of our
degree programs prepare you for graduate-level work and an
administrative career, while others train you for hands-on
helping professions, such as social work and human services.
TEACHER EDUCATION We have programs in early childhood,
elementary and secondary education, bilingual education,
special education, speech and hearing and recreation, as well
as the full spectrum of academic subjects.
For more
information
on these areas
of study, visit
www.cuny.edu/
undergraduate
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PROGRAMS FOR HIGH-ACHIEVING STUDENTS
MOTIVATION
MACAULAY HONORS COLLEGE*
CUNY invites high-achieving
high school students to apply
for admission to the Macaulay
Honors College. Each fall, a
select group of outstanding
freshmen, designated as
University Scholars, enroll in
the Macaulay Honors College
at seven CUNY colleges—
Baruch, Brooklyn, City, College
of Staten Island, Hunter,
Lehman and Queens. All
Macaulay Honors College
students benefit from:
• Full tuition each year
• A free laptop computer
• Challenging courses and
seminars with award-winning
faculty
• Study-abroad opportunities,
internships and mentoring
To learn more, visit
www.macaulay.cuny.edu
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B.S./M.D. PROGRAM AT THE CITY
COLLEGE/SOPHIE DAVIS SCHOOL
OF BIOMEDICAL EDUCATION* This
accelerated program allows
students to earn both the
Bachelor of Science degree
and the M.D. degree in seven
years, instead of the customary
eight. The program’s objective is
to train primary care physicians
for medically underserved,
inner-city communities.
To learn more, visit
med.cuny.edu
B.S./O.D. PROGRAM AT THE CITY
COLLEGE/SUNY COLLEGE OF
OPTOMETRY This dual/joint
program allows exceptionally
well-prepared students at
The City College to begin
professional study at the SUNY
College of Optometry in their
fourth year of study and
complete both degrees within
seven years. Upon successful
completion of the program, the
student is awarded a B.S. in
Biology and an O.D. (Doctor
of Optometry).
To learn more, visit
www.sci.ccny.cuny.edu/
optometry/Home
THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAMS
Pays Off
B.A./M.D. PROGRAM AT BROOKLYN
COLLEGE* This special program
is offered in conjunction with
the College of Medicine of the
State University of New York
(SUNY) Health Science Center
at Brooklyn. The first three
or four years of study, which
include core curriculum
requirements, major
requirements and science
courses, are taken at
Brooklyn College. The
remaining four years may
be taken at SUNY/Brooklyn
Medical School.
To learn more, visit
depthome.brooklyn.cuny.edu /
bamd/bamdmain.html
* These programs are open only
to freshmen entering in the
fall semester.
PLAN
Your Course
CUNY ONLINE BACCALAUREATE
Complete your Bachelor of Arts
degree online in Communication
and Culture or your Bachelor of
Science degree in Business.
To learn more, visit
www.cuny.edu/online
CUNY BACCALAUREATE FOR UNIQUE
AND INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
The most flexible program
offered by The University, the
CUNY Baccalaureate, leads to
either the Bachelor of Arts
(B.A.) or the Bachelor of
Science (B.S.) degree.
Students design their own
areas of concentration with
guidance from faculty mentors.
To learn more, visit
www.cuny.edu/cunyba
CERTIFICATE AND WEEKEND STUDY
PROGRAMS We have a wide range
of one-year certificate programs
that are credit-bearing and are
transferable to CUNY degree
programs. We also have a wide
range of programs at all levels
during weekends and evenings,
including undergraduate
courses at CUNY colleges in all
five boroughs.
JAMES S. MURPHY INSTITUTE FOR
WORKER EDUCATION AND LABOR
STUDIES The Institute serves
the educational, policy and
research needs of unions and
their members and increases
access to higher education
as well as retention and
graduation of union members
enrolled in CUNY colleges.
To learn more, visit
sps.cuny.edu/about/
worker_ed.html
CONCURRENT ADMISSION PROGRAM
(CONAP) The purpose of ConAP
is to admit new soldiers to
college at the time of
enlistment. It is a joint program
of the Army, Service-Members
Opportunity Colleges and more
than 1,200 participating
colleges. Several CUNY
colleges take part in ConAP.
GLOBAL REACH Take part in
academic exchange programs
in China, England, France,
Germany, Israel, Mexico, Spain
or several other countries.
INTERNSHIPS An internship is an
excellent way to gain valuable
experience and expertise while
earning your degree. CUNY
colleges have internships with
employers all over the city—
large and small, private and
public—in the arts, industry,
government and business.
SUPPORT PROGRAMS
SEEK AND CD Search for
Education, Elevation and
Knowledge (SEEK) and College
Discovery (CD) are two highereducation opportunity
programs at CUNY designed
for students who need
academic and financial
support in order to compete
successfully in college.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
(ESL) We offer ESL programs
for students whose native or
primary language is not
English. Students receive
instruction in English either at
a CUNY college or through
The University’s language
immersion program. This
intense English-language
immersion program is
designed to rapidly increase
students’ ability to undertake
college-level coursework
conducted in English.
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We have intercollegiate/intramural athletics at most CUNY colleges. At the varsity level,
four-year and community college teams compete in 24 men’s and women’s sports.
Four-year college varsity teams compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association
(NCAA), while community college teams belong to the National Junior College Athletic
Association (NJCAA). CUNY colleges are members of the CUNYAC, The City
University of New York Athletic Conference.
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Baruch College
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GET MORE
Earning an advanced degree can be your passport to
greater professional success or simply a means of
satisfying intellectual curiosity. CUNY offers advanced
degrees in more than 100 fields, including the
arts and sciences, business, education,
engineering and law. You will get a world of options for
graduate and professional studies at CUNY.
Located in the heart of Manhattan, The CUNY Graduate Center
fosters advanced graduate education, original research and
scholarship, innovative university-wide programs and vibrant
public events that draw upon and contribute to the complex
communities of New York City and beyond. Through a broad
range of nationally prominent doctoral programs, the Graduate
Center prepares students to be scholars, teachers, experts and
leaders in the academy, the arts and in the private, nonprofit
and government sectors. It is a unique consortium of over 1,700
faculty members with 130 core faculty members. The recently
released Faculty Scholarly Productivity Index placed ten of the
Graduate Center’s Ph.D. programs among the top ten in the
country, and six were ranked in the top five.
The Graduate Center grants both master’s and doctoral
degrees for CUNY. Graduate programs are also available at
nine CUNY colleges, at the CUNY School of Law, the CUNY
School of Professional Studies and at the CUNY Graduate
School of Journalism.
To learn more, visit
www.cuny.edu /graduatestudies
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GRADUATE STUDIES
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CONTINUING EDUCATION
PLAN
CUNY SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Your Path to Improvement
FOCUS
The CUNY School of
Professional Studies (SPS) is
focused on meeting the
educational needs of working
adults and New York employers,
offering both credit-bearing
and non-credit courses on
both the undergraduate and
graduate levels.
Over 200,000 New Yorkers
take advantage of CUNY’s
continuing education training
and professional programs.
In fact, CUNY offers more
courses and more opportunities than any other leading
institution in New York City.
Our continuing education
programs are available to
everyone from young adults to
senior citizens. Programs and
courses are designed to meet
your specific educational needs
— whether for employment,
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professional advancement,
personal enrichment or simply
for pleasure.
Courses vary in length and
are offered during weekdays,
evenings and weekends at
CUNY colleges in every
borough. Tuition and fees are
low and registration for programs
and courses is fast and efficient.
Want to learn more about
acting, drawing, cooking or
landscaping? Want to
investigate architecture,
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contemporary issues,
insurance or real estate? Want
to participate in aerobics,
aquatics, art or yoga? Want to
connect with others who have
similar interests in film, history,
languages or meditation?
Whatever your interest or goal,
CUNY’s continuing education
is an accessible, affordable
path to success and personal
improvement.
To learn more, visit
www.cuny.edu /continuinged
or call (866) 344-CUNY
SPS currently has state-of-theart certificate programs in the
fields of teacher education,
law and health and human
services. The School’s courses
—scheduled with busy
working adults in mind—are
offered at convenient locations
and times. SPS programs are
developed and taught by both
full-time CUNY faculty from
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throughout The University and
outside experts in fields
such as business, law and
social services.
Credits from SPS courses may,
in many cases, be transferred
into degree programs at other
CUNY colleges. Current
CUNY students can take
SPS courses to supplement
academic programs at their
home colleges. Those new
to CUNY may register in
SPS courses or a certificate
program to gain knowledge
and career-advancing
credentials, as a first step
toward applying to a CUNY
degree program or simply
out of personal interest.
The SPS offers a broad range
of courses within a variety of
subject areas, including:
• Disability Studies
• Education
• Energy Services and
Technology
• Immigration Law
• Information Technology
• Labor Studies
• Non-profit Management
• Public Administration and
Public Policy
• Real Estate
• Science
• Transportation
To learn more, visit
www.cuny.edu/sps
or call (212) 817-7255
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FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES
Baruch College
BARUCH COLLEGE
151 East 25th Street
New York, New York 10010
THE FACTS
» Baruch ranks among the top 33
U.S. News & World
Report named Baruch
the most ethnically
diverse institution
of higher education
in the U.S.
Baruch College is a thriving urban, multicultural institution that attracts
motivated students of proven achievement who are committed to making their dreams a
reality. Their ability and drive, along with the superb education for which Baruch is known, have
established the College’s national and international reputation for excellence.
Located on Lexington Avenue in the Flatiron/Gramercy district of Manhattan, Baruch is
in the
heart of the world’s most dynamic center of finance and culture. Within
reach of Wall Street and midtown, the Baruch campus accommodates more than 15,000 full-time
and part-time students enrolled in day, evening and weekend classes.
Renowned for its programs in liberal arts, public affairs and business, Baruch offers 26 undergraduate
majors, 43 undergraduate minors and 39 graduate-level specializations and programs
throughout three schools.
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universities in the Northeast that
offer a full range of undergraduate
and master’s programs and is
among the top six of those
institutions that are public (U.S.
News & World Report, “America’s
Top Colleges 2008”).
» The Weissman School of Arts and
Sciences offers 13 departments
and 40 areas of study as well as a
unique major enabling students to
tailor interdisciplinary programs.
According to Crain’s » The School of Public Affairs
provides a rigorous academic
New York Business,
program for students who are
Baruch’s Zicklin School
interested in careers in public
of Business “sets a new
policy, government, real estate and
the nonprofit sector. It’s the only
standard” with its
fully
accredited undergraduate
full-time MBA program.
program in real estate and
metropolitan development in
Baruch College is
New York.
ranked the fifth best
Baruch’s School of Public Affairs
public college in New » ranked
in the top 20 percent in the
York State (U.S. News &
nation for its Master of Public
Administration program by U.S.
World Report, 2005).
News & World Report (2006).
» The Zicklin School of Business is
the largest and one of the most
Admission: (646) 312-1400
Financial Aid: (646) 312-1360
www.baruch.cuny.edu
respected business schools in the
country, offering nine undergraduate
majors. The Accelerated Part-Time
(APT) MBA program is ranked 22nd
in the nation by U.S. News & World
Report (“America’s Best Graduate
Schools 2009”), making it second
in New York City.
» Baruch’s innovative, awardwinning Newman Vertical Campus,
an 800,000 square-foot structure,
occupies nearly an entire city block
and serves as the College hub.
With more than 100 high-tech
classrooms, cafés, an athletic
complex and a performing arts
center, the Vertical Campus
provides the atmosphere of a
traditional college campus in an
urban setting.
» The Baruch College Honors
Program offers high-achieving
students special interdisciplinary
and honors courses as well as
mentorships and internships.
» More than 150 campus clubs and
organizations represent the
academic, artistic, cultural,
professional and athletic interests
of Baruch students. Intercollegiate
sports include basketball, tennis
and volleyball.
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Brooklyn College
An innovative, four-year liberal arts college with an international
reputation for academic excellence, Brooklyn College offers an exceptional education for
undergraduate and graduate students as well as an amazing campus renowned
for its beauty, friendliness and diversity.
Cited as “a bright spot” in American higher education by the National Endowment for the
Humanities, Brooklyn College offers more than 130 majors and a widely acclaimed
core curriculum that gives every student a strong foundation in academic knowledge
and cultural awareness.
Brooklyn College has a well-earned reputation as one of the nation’s most
distinguished institutions of higher education. Among its many strengths,
Brooklyn College offers a remarkable faculty, first-rate programs and an absolute
commitment to student success.
FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES
BROOKLYN COLLEGE
2900 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11210
THE FACTS
» The Freshman Year College, which
functions as a “college within the
college,” provides academic and
social support that helps first-year
students make that all-important
transition to college life.
The Princeton Review, » Brooklyn College faculty members
are highly trained scholars and
in its nationwide survey
dedicated teachers, including
of 345 schools, ranked
Pulitzer Prize winners,
Brooklyn College #3
world-famous researchers and
internationally known artists
for best academic value.
and composers.
In 2002, The Princeton
»
Through the Center for Achievement
Review ranked Brooklyn
in Science Education (CASE),
College #1 for most
Brooklyn College offers many
opportunities for traditionally
beautiful campus and
underrepresented students
#5 for a friendly
interested in science, medicine,
and diverse campus.
scientific research and technology.
CASE programs offer financial
support, faculty mentoring,
academic counseling, research
opportunities and internships.
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THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
Admission: (718) 951-5001
Financial Aid: (718) 951-5051
www.brooklyn.cuny.edu
» The Brooklyn College Scholars
Program—the oldest honors
program in the CUNY system—
offers a variety of special programs
for the College’s most ambitious
and highly qualified students.
» The Brooklyn College Library is the
largest library in the CUNY system.
With 6.5 acres of floor space, it holds
1.3 million volumes and seating for
more than 2,300, as well as a Library
Café that is open 24 hours a day
during the academic year.
» Brooklyn College offers a wide
variety of extracurricular activities,
including more than 140 student
organizations. The College also
sponsors 14 NCAA Division III
athletic teams and numerous
intramural teams.
» Brooklyn College produces
successful graduates. More than
80 percent of our students
plan to continue their education
in graduate programs. Hundreds
of our alumni hold positions as
CEOs, presidents and vice
presidents in the finance,
business and computer and
information industries.
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FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES
The City College of New York (CCNY)
THE CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK
160 Convent Avenue
New York, New York 10031
THE FACTS
» CCNY is one of the nation’s leading
Nine CCNY
graduates have
won the
Nobel Prize.
Since its founding in 1847, The City College of New York has emphasized academic
excellence combined with access to higher education. This strategy has
produced remarkable results. Recognized as a premier public institution of higher education,
CCNY is one of America’s great educational success stories.
The City College began as a way to offer higher education to the children of the
working class and immigrants. Located on 36 beautiful acres in upper Manhattan,
CCNY is a microcosm of New York City—it has one of the most diverse student bodies of any
college in America.
The City College tradition is of economic and social advancement—and of excellence. CCNY is the
alma mater of nine Nobel Prize winners and countless successful
individuals in all fields of human endeavor.
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producers of engineering
graduates and medical students
from racial and ethnic minorities.
» Overall, CCNY’s medical school
admissions rate is well above the
national average, with more than
75 percent of first-time applicants
admitted during the past decade.
CCNY ranks among » The College has more full-time
doctoral students in campusthe top 12 institutions
based programs than all of the
nationwide in the
other CUNY colleges combined.
number of graduates » CCNY offers students a wide
who have been
variety of social and athletic
activities, including more than
elected to the
90 campus clubs, organizations,
prestigious National
and intercollegiate and
Academy of
intramural sports.
Engineering. » Special programs include four-year
bachelor’s and master’s
CCNY has the
programs in anthropology,
largest
economics, English, history,
mathematics, mathematics
undergraduate
education and psychology.
research
program in the
metropolitan area.
Admission: (212) 650-6977
Financial Aid: (212) 650-5819
www.ccny.cuny.edu
» The distinguished program in
biomedical engineering prepares
students to use traditional
engineering expertise to analyze
and solve problems in biology
and medicine.
» The art department’s B.F.A. in
electronic design and multimedia
offers professional training in
design for print, interactive media
and the web.
» The music department has a
distinguished faculty and some
of the nation’s finest facilities
for music training and audio
engineering.
» CCNY participates in the Macaulay
Honors College program and offers
a freshman honors program for
qualified students interested in
advanced research work and
independent study.
» CCNY conducts exchange
programs with universities in the
People’s Republic of China, Israel,
Japan, Africa, the Americas
and Europe.
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College of Staten Island
FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES
COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND
2800 Victory Boulevard
Staten Island, New York 10314
THE FACTS
» CSI offers daytime, evening,
weekend and summer classes.
» A unique orientation program called
CLUE, the College Life Unit
Experience, helps new students
make a smooth transition to
college life.
» CSI participates in the Macaulay
Honors College.
The College of Staten Island (CSI) is a comprehensive college within CUNY whose
mission is academic excellence leading to personal growth and professional success. The College
offers 35 academic programs, 15 graduate degree programs and challenging doctoral programs in
cooperation with the CUNY Graduate Center.
CSI helps the students achieve academic and career success by offering
strong programs in liberal arts and a wide range of professional programs. The campus reflects the
city’s diversity, as CSI students, many of whom are working adults attending
evening classes, come from more than 50 countries around the world.
The College’s parklike 204-acre campus includes state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories
and studios. The campus’s noteworthy buildings include the Astrophysical Observatory, the
Biological Sciences /Chemical Sciences Building, the CSI Center for the Arts and the CSI Library.
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THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
On-campus research » CSI recently launched the
Verrazano School, a selective
centers include the
program that expands upon the
Center for Environmental
College’s successful Learning
Science, the Center for
Communities model.
Developmental Research » Students aspiring to leadership
positions in business may
Neuroscience and
specialize in accounting, finance,
Developmental
international business,
Disabilities and the
management or marketing.
Center for Engineered » CSI students can choose studyPolymeric Materials
abroad programs in more than 20
nations, including year-round
programs in China, Ecuador,
Greece and Italy.
» CSI has a growing international
reputation in the fields of polymer
and biopolymer chemistry research.
Admission: (718) 982-2010
Financial Aid: (718) 982-2030
www.csi.cuny.edu
» Students accepted into the nursing
program can earn associate
degrees and go on to study for
bachelor’s degrees in the College’s
accredited program.
» The accredited engineering science
bachelor’s degree program has
produced many successful
professional engineers.
» Students interested in teaching
careers can study early childhood,
elementary or secondary education.
» Facilities in the Department of
Performing and Creative Arts
include an experimental black-box
theater, editing studios, a screening
room and a graphic design and
desktop publishing laboratory.
» The Laboratory Sciences Building
houses an aviary and greenhouse
as well as laboratories for teaching
and research in biology, chemistry
and neuroscience.
» The Sports and Recreation Center,
open to all CSI students, provides
a splendid venue for the College’s
many championship teams.
» Cutting-edge faculty research has
brought CSI international acclaim
as well as millions of dollars in
external grants.
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FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES
Hunter College
HUNTER COLLEGE
695 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10021
Founded in 1870, Hunter is one of the oldest and most distinguished public colleges in the nation.
It’s also the largest college in the CUNY system. Hunter provides undergraduate and
graduate students alike with first-rate programs in the liberal arts and sciences and
professional fields including education, health care professions, nursing and social work.
Located in the heart of bustling Manhattan, Hunter serves over 21,000 students pursuing both
undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than 170 different programs of study.
Hunter is an urban leader in educating a diverse student body. The College
maintains distinct leadership in educating women and providing educational opportunities for
minorities.
With a world-renowned faculty and the myriad opportunities found in New York City, Hunter
is a comprehensive teaching, research and service institution, with stellar social work and education
schools as well as a top-rated health science program.
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THE FACTS
» Hunter is made up of four
schools: Arts and Sciences,
Education, Health Professions
and Social Work.
Hunter College
has been listed in the
new edition of Barron’s
“Best Buys in College
Education”–the only
CUNY school to receive
such recognition. The
prestigious publication
quoted one recent
Hunter graduate as
saying the school offered
a rewarding educational
experience that
“culturally and politically
is more different, more
diverse and more
radical than what most
mainstream
or Ivy League
colleges provide.”
» The College’s main campus is
located on Manhattan’s East Side
at 68th Street and Lexington
Avenue. A modern complex of four
buildings connected by skywalks
houses the Schools of Arts and
Sciences and Education.
» Hunter’s innovative Block Program
allows first-year students to
earn general education credits
while exploring possible careers
and majors.
» The Schools of the Health
Professions, which includes the
Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing,
one of the largest nursing schools in
the nation, and the distinguished
School of Health Sciences, are
located at Hunter’s Brookdale
campus on East 25th Street.
» In the past decade, 61 percent
of Hunter applicants were
accepted to medical school,
a rate 25 percent higher than
the national average.
Admission: (212) 772-4490
Financial Aid: (212) 772-4820
www.hunter.cuny.edu
» Hunter produces more female
graduates who go on to earn
Ph.D.s than any other college in
the nation.
» Hunter is the only college in
the world whose roster of alumni
includes two female Nobel
laureates.
» Hunter graduates are frequent
recipients of coveted prizes and
awards, including Fulbright,
Mellon, Howard Hughes
Predoctoral and Truman
scholarships and fellowships.
They are also regularly accepted
into graduate programs at many
of the nation’s most prestigious
universities.
» Many Hunter students participate
in campus clubs, intramural
sports and intercollegiate
athletic teams.
» Hunter offers what is widely
considered the premier athletic
program in CUNY.
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FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
JOHN JAY COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
899 Tenth Avenue
New York, New York 10019
THE FACTS
» Undergraduate degrees are
The College is
named in honor of
the first Chief Justice
of the United States
Supreme Court.
An international leader in educating for justice, John Jay College of Criminal Justice offers a rich
liberal arts and professional studies curriculum to a diverse student body in a vibrant urban setting.
In teaching and research, the College defines justice both narrowly, with an eye
to the needs of criminal justice and public service agencies, and broadly and
humanistically, in terms of enduring questions about fairness, equality and the rule of law.
John Jay College has an ethnically diverse student body of more than 14,000 students. The
majority are students who plan careers in public service. Many are members
of uniformed criminal justice and fire agencies.
The strength, reputation and vitality of the College are embodied in the commitment to academic
excellence maintained by its faculty— many of whom are recognized experts in their
fields. They conduct critical research in areas such as violent behavior, DNA analysis, drug abuse
trends, child aggression, sexual abuse, eyewitness reliability, criminal law, police methods
and crime reduction strategy.
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offered in twenty-one criminal
justice-related majors: computer
information systems in criminal
justice and public administration,
correctional studies, criminal
justice, criminal justice
administration and planning,
criminology, deviant behavior and
social control, economics, English,
fire science, fire and emergency
service, forensic psychology,
forensic science, gender studies,
global history, government,
international criminal justice,
judicial studies, justice studies,
legal studies, police studies,
public administration and security
management.
John Jay’s faculty
consists of recognized
authorities in criminal
justice that the
The graduate program offers
media, other » master’s
degrees in six areas of
educational institutions
specialization: criminal justice,
forensic psychology, forensic
and government
science,
public administration,
regularly solicit for
security management and
their expertise.
forensic computing. The doctoral
programs in criminal justice and
in forensic psychology offered
by CUNY are also centered at
the College.
Admission: (212) JOHN-JAY
Financial Aid: (212) 237-8151
www.jjay.cuny.edu
» John Jay’s Lloyd Sealy Library
houses one of the world’s premier
criminal justice libraries. With
unique holdings of 440,000 books,
periodicals, microforms and digital
collections, the Library supports
the general education and
curricular aims of the College
and provides opportunities for
extensive research in the social
sciences, criminal justice, forensic
psychology, forensic science and
related fields.
» In recognition of the complexity
and universal impact of crime
on public safety, the College
fosters the exchange of ideas
and cooperation with practitioners,
educators, researchers and policy
makers from around the world.
» Located in mid-Manhattan, John
Jay’s campus is just a short walk
from two of the world’s most
renowned centers for music and
dance—Carnegie Hall and
Lincoln Center. Its West Side
neighborhood is dotted with
dozens of cafés and coffee houses.
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Lehman College
The College is named after Herbert H. Lehman, the legendary New York governor, senator and
humanitarian. It was founded in 1968 and has graduated over 50,000 men and
women who have gone on to achieve distinctive careers in business,
government, arts, social services and other fields.
Lehman’s beautiful, tree-lined, 37-acre campus is located in a residential section of the northwest
Bronx along the historic Jerome Park Reservoir. The only public baccalaureate college in the Bronx,
Lehman enrolls over 11,000 students of all ages, nationalities and
backgrounds.
With more
than 90 undergraduate and graduate degree programs
and specializations, 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.
FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES
LEHMAN COLLEGE
250 Bedford Park Boulevard West
Bronx, New York 10468
THE FACTS
» Outstanding facilities, a friendly
campus atmosphere and
accessible faculty create an
academic environment that helps
Lehman students excel.
The Freshman Year
Initiative (FYI) is an » Lehman’s multilingual journalism
program is the only program of its
award-winning,
kind in the nation.
nationally recognized
» Lehman has an average class size
program offering
of just 19 students. Students often
first-year students a
collaborate with faculty on
research projects.
supportive and
carefully structured » Lehman’s tradition of one-on-one
mentoring has helped to establish
college experience.
the College’s excellent record of
student acceptance to medical,
The College’s
law and graduate schools,
original graystone,
including some of the nation’s
most prestigious programs.
Tudor Gothic style
buildings were » A wide range of programs support
and enrich the Lehman experience,
constructed in the
including an award-winning
1930s and served
Freshman Year Initiative and the
as the interim
Adult Degree Program for students
25 and older.
campus of the
United Nations
in 1946.
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THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
Admission: (877) LEHMAN-1
Financial Aid: (718) 960-8545
www.lehman.cuny.edu
» High-achieving students take
advantage of programs like the
Macaulay Honors College at
Lehman, the Lehman Scholars
Program and Minority Access to
Research Careers (MARC).
» Lehman helps students make the
right decisions about careers and
graduate education. The Career
Services Office provides career
counseling, on-campus interviews
and workshops on selecting
majors, resume writing and
interview techniques.
» Renowned faculty members
include Academy Award-winning
composer John Corigliano, recent
U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins
and several notable scientists.
» Athletic and recreation facilities
include two full-size gymnasiums
that house an indoor track, fitness
and free-weight rooms, dance and
aerobics studios, four racquetball
courts and one of the area’s
largest indoor swimming pools.
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Macaulay Honors College
FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES
MACAULAY HONORS COLLEGE
35 West 67th Street
New York, NY 10023
THE FACTS
» Interdisciplinary City Seminars
combine primary research and
classroom discussions with handson experiences designed to deepen
understanding of the institutions
and people of New York.
Our students have
been selected for
Rhodes, Truman,
» The Macaulay Opportunities Fund
Fulbright and Ford
is available to all Macaulay
Foundation scholarships
students to support study abroad
and research in a wide variety of
and fellowships,
countries and professional paths.
among others.
More than 75 percent of Macaulay
Macaulay Honors College is the flagship honors program for The City University of New York
(CUNY). As University Scholars, Macaulay students receive full-tuition scholarships,
individualized advising, opportunity grants for study-abroad and research and an
exclusive curriculum that explores the history as well as the cultural, scientific, economic and social
challenges of New York City.
Macaulay students take advantage of CUNY’s diverse range of academic programs in an engaging
and supportive environment. They enroll in and receive their degrees from one of
the seven CUNY partner schools— Baruch College, Brooklyn College, The City College
of New York, the College of Staten Island, Hunter College, Lehman College or Queens College —
establishing a unique dual identity that will be with them for life.
In addition to financial benefits and specialized advising, Macaulay scholars also receive
laptops with full technical support and New York Cultural Passports for free or
discounted entry to hundreds of New York cultural institutions and performances.
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THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
students access the Opportunities
Fund to study abroad.
Thirty percent of
Macaulay's » Macaulay students complete
internships at leading companies
Class of 2012 are
and organizations in media, law,
first-generation college
medicine, government, nonprofit
students, and more
and culture and are welcomed for
on-site visits and mentorships.
than 60 percent are
Participating organizations have
immigrants or children
included the American Ballet
of immigrants.
Theatre, HBO, New York Life
Insurance, the United Nations,
Google and Duane Morris LLP.
Members of the
Macaulay Class of 2009 » Through the Macaulay Advising
Program, each student develops a
performed over 18,000
coordinated, individualized
hours of community
academic program that includes
courses selected from over 210
service during their
four years.
Admission: (212) 729-2929
Financial Aid: contact the host college
www.macaulay.cuny.edu
majors, global learning, graduate
and professional mentoring,
community engagement and
faculty-student research
collaboration.
» All Macaulay students perform a
minimum of 30 hours of
community service, both locally
and around the world. Students
have worked on affordable housing
efforts with Habitat for Humanity
and have traveled to Accra, Ghana
to work on anti-malaria efforts.
» Ninety-five percent of Macaulay
students plan to continue their
education beyond a bachelor’s
degree: 35 percent plan to pursue
a master’s degree, 25 percent a
doctoral degree and 35 percent
a professional degree such as
medicine or law.
» The Macaulay building on
67th Street has become a hub
of intellectual activity on the
Upper West Side. Each year, CUNY
and non-CUNY organizations
alike bring more than 100
meetings, events and symposia
to Macaulay’s spaces, which
include a reading room, commons,
lecture hall, screening room
and classrooms.
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FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES
Medgar Evers College
MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE
1650 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11225
Founded in 1970, Medgar Evers is CUNY’s newest four-year college. Named in honor of the slain
civil rights leader Medgar Wiley Evers, the College serves the central Brooklyn
THE FACTS
community, helping students to acquire the intellectual, creative and
social tools they need to achieve lifelong success while making a difference in our world.
» Medgar Evers College offers both
Medgar Evers College offers a unique blend of academic excellence and
real-world experience with nearly 100 major areas of study. The College combines
world-class resources, diverse students, top-rated professors and New York excitement—
all within a friendly campus community.
Access and academic excellence are essential aspects of the
Medgar Evers mission. A comprehensive, community-minded college with a diverse
faculty and student body, Medgar Evers provides a strong foundation for professional
achievement and advanced study.
bachelor’s and associate degree
programs, with convenient day,
evening and weekend classes to fit
student schedules.
The Center for Black
Literature is a nationally
» Medgar Evers is a multicultural
known program
community, with students and
that attracts nationally
faculty members reflecting the
diversity of the surrounding
and internationally
Brooklyn community. Students and
recognized individuals in
their families have roots in some
the field of literature.
75 countries, and faculty members
represent five of the Earth’s seven
The Study-Abroad
continents.
Program enables » The College’s highly accomplished
students to study in
faculty includes a Fulbright
Scholar,
a CUNY Distinguished
Brazil, Ghana, West
Professor, American Council of
Africa, Japan, Australia,
Education Fellows and many
Nigeria and other
recipients of research awards and
other professional honors. The
countries.
The School of Business
is accredited by
the Association of
Collegiate Business
Schools and
Programs (ACBSP).
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majority of Medgar Evers faculty
hold doctorates or the terminal
degree in their disciplines.
Admission: (718) 270-6024
Financial Aid: (718) 270-6141
www.mec.cuny.edu
» Medgar Evers College has
developed many effective
enrichment and support services
that supplement and enhance
regular course offerings. These
include: postsecondary instruction
in basic skills, English as a Second
Language (ESL) and bilingual
teacher educational programs for
non-native English speakers,
career planning courses, peer and
group counseling, degree
programs for paraprofessional
teachers’ aides, the Freshman Year
Experience Program and a Student
Advocacy Support Services Center.
» Medgar Evers College offers
assistance to members of the
community, students, faculty and
alumni through its many centers.
These include the Caribbean
Research Center, the Center for
Black Literature, the Center for
Law and Social Justice, the Center
for Professional Education, the
Center for Women’s Development
and the Jackie Robinson Center for
Physical Culture.
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FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES
New York City College of Technology
NEW YORK CITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
300 Jay Street
Brooklyn, New York 11201
THE FACTS
» City Tech’s innovative degree
Year after year, U.S.
News & World Report lists
City Tech among the most
diverse comprehensive
colleges in the Northeast.
City Tech, CUNY’s four-year college of technology, is the largest public college of
technology in New York State and a national model for technological education.
Technology is more than just the subject matter at City Tech. Advanced technology and access to
cutting edge equipment support teaching and learning in every portion of the College. The City Tech
experience provides a setting where students prepare for tomorrow’s workforce, where knowledge of
the most advanced technology is a necessity, not a luxury.
City Tech enrolls about 15,000 students in 64 baccalaureate, associate and specialized certificate
programs. It also serves more than 15,000 students annually through its
Division of Continuing Education.
Located at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge, adjacent to the MetroTech Center academic and
commercial complex, City Tech offers a number of unique programs, several
of which are unduplicated not only within CUNY but throughout the entire Northeast.
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THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
programs allow graduates to
pursue careers in the architectural
and engineering technologies,
computers, entertainment and
health professions, human
services, advertising and
publishing, hospitality, business
and law-related professions as
well as programs in career and
technical teacher education.
For the third time, » City Tech’s caring, committed
City Tech hospitality
faculty, the majority with strong
experience in the industries they
management students,
serve, create a unique learning
faculty and alumni were
environment and a strong sense
awarded the coveted
of community.
Marc Sarrazin Trophy for » Advisory commissions composed of
Best in Show at the 2008
leading professionals help to keep
City Tech’s programs focused on
International Hotel, Motel
tomorrow’s needs, not yesterday’s.
& Restaurant Show’s
140th Salon of Culinary » City Tech is a diverse, multicultural
learning environment. Students
Arts held in Manhattan,
and faculty members come from
beating previous winners,
more than 120 countries and
speak more than 60 languages.
the Culinary Institute
of America and
Johnson & Wales.
Admission: (718) 260-5500
Financial Aid: (718) 260-5700
www.citytech.cuny.edu
» Students can reinforce academic
skills and gain career experience
by taking advantage of creditbearing internships and research
opportunities at prestigious
national science laboratories.
» City Tech is home to the largest
architecture program in the U.S.,
testimony to the value of the
hands-on City Tech experience.
» A City Tech degree translates to
success. The College has produced
more than 80,000 graduates,
many of whom have remained in
the greater New York area.
Many alumni are prominent in
their fields, including more than
1,500 graduates who are or
have been corporate CEOs or
business owners.
» Innovative programs in the
Division of Continuing Education
help meet students’ specific
training and retraining needs and
provide businesses with employees
who have strong technical and
management skills.
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FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES
Queens College
QUEENS COLLEGE
65-30 Kissena Boulevard
Flushing, New York 11367
THE FACTS
Queens College provides a first-rate education to high achievers from diverse
backgrounds. In fact, it is consistently included in The Princeton Review’s annual college guide,
“America’s Best Value Colleges.” Often referred to as “the jewel of the CUNY system,” Queens
College enjoys a national reputation for its liberal arts and sciences and pre-professional programs.
The beautiful 77-acre campus is located on the highest point in the
borough and boasts a traditional quad with a view of the Manhattan skyline. The College
serves more than 19,500 students from 140 nations. In August 2009, Queens opened its
first residence hall, The Summit.
With over 115 undergraduate and graduate programs and numerous honors programs, Queens
College prepares students for leadership by offering a rigorous education
taught by a faculty dedicated to both teaching and research.
» The College’s ranking as a “Best
Bargain Public College” is based
on a combination of “excellent
academics, generous financial aid
and low tuition,” according to The
Princeton Review.
Queens College alumni
have gone on to successful
careers, including: » Queens College students enjoy
Arts: Jerry Seinfield,
Ray Romano, Carole
King, Paul Simon and
Marvin Hamlisch
Politics: Congressmen
Gary Ackerman and
Joseph Crowley
and Queens Borough
President Helen
Marshall
Business: Michael
Minikes, Treasurer, the
Bear Stearns Companies,
Inc.; Laurie Younger,
President, Buena Vista
Worldwide Television
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their own Student Union building,
over 100 clubs and a full athletics
program. In fact, Queens is the
only CUNY college that participates
in Division II sports. The fully
equipped fitness center was
recently updated and enlarged.
» The College’s award-winning
Freshman Year Initiative keeps
students together in “learning
communities” and offers an
innovative “Reacting to the Past”
curriculum in partnership with
Barnard College.
» Queens College is the mecca for
the arts in Queens, thanks to the
Kupferberg Center for the Arts,
which presents music, theatre and
dance programs throughout the
year. The Evening Reading Series
has brought some of the world’s
finest writers to campus, including
Admission: (718) 997-5600
Financial Aid: (718) 997-5100
www.qc.cuny.edu
Nobel Laureates Toni Morrison and
Orhan Pamuk.
» An expanded Study- Abroad Office
offers students the opportunity to
take classes in numerous countries
—from Argentina to Italy to Vietnam.
» The Queens College faculty is
distinguished and exceptionally
well qualified: almost 90 percent
of full-time faculty members have
Ph.D.s or the terminal degree
offered by their disciplines.
» The campus is high-tech—even
the quad is wireless! Students
enjoy using several wireless cafés
and attending class in the stateof-the-art Powdermaker Hall.
» Exceptional campus facilities
include the 2,200-seat Colden
Auditorium, which hosts world-class
artists; the Music Building, home of
the Aaron Copland School of Music
and LeFrak Concert Hall; the
Benjamin Rosenthal Library, with
its soaring atrium and art center;
the Godwin-Ternbach Museum, the
only comprehensive art museum in
Queens; and the Louis Armstrong
House Museum, a resource for
researchers and fans of America’s
beloved jazz icon.
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FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES
YORK COLLEGE
94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd.
Jamaica, New York 11451
THE FACTS
» Upon graduation, York students
are exceptionally well prepared for
the labor market. Most have
significant job experience and
references and are well equipped
to seek employment in their fields.
York is home to the » Students in community health,
education, gerontology, health
CUNY Aviation Institute
promotion management,
at York College, the
occupational therapy, physical
first CUNY institute
education, political science,
to focus specifically
psychology and social work all
have the opportunity to pursue
on aviation studies.
York College provides students with a one-of-a-kind educational experience. It offers
many features of a major university, including a distinguished faculty and strong
preprofessional programs. At the same time, students benefit from individualized
attention and a strong sense of community.
York College students can choose from more than 44 academic majors in the liberal
arts and sciences and in a variety of professional programs such as accounting, business,
computer studies, nursing, education, health and social work, as well as professional majors
including physician assistant, aviation management, journalism, communications technology
and the combined B.S./M.S. in occupational therapy. Centrally located in Queens, York College
students represent a cross section of New York City’s diverse population and hail from more than
117 different countries and speak 79 different native languages.
York College combines state-of-the-art facilities, a career-focused curriculum and a
small-college atmosphere, providing its students with a unique academic experience.
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community service fieldwork and
internships. They gain valuable
York is the only public
experience while making a
four-year institution in
contribution to the community.
Queens County offering » Music majors studying electronic
programs in social work
music and jazz have access to a
computer music studio that
and upper-division
utilizes microcomputers, digital
nursing (RN/BSN),
synthesizers, MIDI interfaces,
and one of only two
sound-sampling systems and
CUNY colleges with a
multitrack tape recorders.
physician assistant » The College’s Computer Graphics
Lab is a state-of-the-art facility
program.
where students can display threedimensional scientific figures,
create graphic business charts
and presentations, develop
Admission: (718) 262-2165
Financial Aid: (718) 262-2230
www.york.cuny.edu
desktop publishing skills or
utilize computer-aided design in
other disciplines.
» Students interested in media and
the communication arts have
access to a fully equipped
television production studio that
includes audio production.
» The Performing Arts Center houses
a 1,500-seat auditorium and
includes a theater with dressing
rooms, studios and offices. The
Health and Physical Education
Complex includes a gymnasium,
an NCAA-size swimming pool, a
health and fitness center, athletic
fields and classrooms.
» York students participate in more
than 52 organizations that
represent a wide range of
academic, athletic and special
interests, including intercollegiate
and intramural athletics.
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Borough of Manhattan
Community College
COMMUNITY COLLEGES
BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
199 Chambers Street New York,
New York 10007
THE FACTS
» BMCC offers associate degree
programs and career-focused
majors in more than 20 fields.
According to the most » BMCC graduates find excellent
recent data from the U.S.
jobs and gain acceptance to top
four-year colleges, both within
Department of Education,
CUNY and beyond.
among community
colleges nationwide, » BMCC students enjoy a high level
of academic and career success,
BMCC ranks:
as displayed by our past and
Borough of Manhattan Community College is the largest community college in The City
University of New York, and the only one in Manhattan. BMCC offers general, liberal arts,
career education and continuing education programs to meet the needs, interests and aspirations of
students of all ages.
BMCC is an international college with students from over 100 countries.
BMCC enrolls approximately 18,000 students in degree programs and 12,000 more in adult and
continuing education programs.
Located on Chambers Street between Greenwich and West Streets, BMCC provides students with
easy access to the artistic communities of Tribeca and SoHo, the dynamic downtown business
district and the center of New York City government at City Hall. The campus is within easy
reach of more major transit lines than any other college in New York City. BMCC also
offers courses uptown in Washington Heights.
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#1 in awarding
associate degrees in
computer information
sciences.
#2 in awarding
associate degrees in
business management.
#6 in awarding
associate degrees in
communications
technologies.
#9 in awarding
associate degrees
in education.
present winners of national Phi
Theta Kappa and Belle Zeller
scholarships.
» BMCC offers exceptional support
services, including job and career
counseling, cooperative education,
internships and an on-site early
child care center.
» BMCC gives students access to
first-rate facilities, such as our
state-of-the-art media center
and 100,000-volume library. The
College is also home to the
BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts
Center (TPAC).
» BMCC offers evening and
weekend programs in business
administration, computer
operations, accounting, child care
Admission: (212) 220-1265
Financial Aid: (212) 220-1430
www.bmcc.cuny.edu
and liberal arts. Students in these
programs may complete their
degree requirements by attending
classes part-time exclusively on
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
» Students have access to an
on-campus cyber café, an
intercollegiate-size swimming
pool, a regulation-size basketball
court and a wide selection of
cardiovascular and weightlifting
equipment.
» BMCC students take part in a
wide range of recreational, social
and ethnic clubs as well as
athletic teams.
» Tutors are available
seven days a week.
» The College’s extensive
computer facilities are
accessible to students in all
academic programs.
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COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Bronx Community College
BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE
2155 University Avenue
Bronx, New York 10453
THE FACTS
» Students can choose day or
According to the U.S.
Department of Education,
BCC awards more
associate degrees to
minority students
than any other college
in the country.
Bronx Community College has served as the “Gateway to Success” for more than 33,000 graduates
who have gone on to earn bachelor’s degrees or pursue careers as skilled
professionals and technicians. Located on New York City’s highest natural peak, the
College’s 54-acre campus provides an inspiring setting for learning and making the most of one’s
talents and ambitions.
Bronx Community College was founded in 1957 to meet the growing need for access to higher
education in the borough of the Bronx. Today, the College serves more than 9,000
students from over 100 countries. BCC offers a wide variety of degrees and certificate
programs emphasizing health professions, technological training and the sciences. Programs
unique to Bronx Community College include nuclear medicine technology, automotive technology,
energy services technology and environmental technology.
Extraordinary programs, a beautiful campus and a diverse student
Bronx Community College a great place to lay the foundation for lifelong success.
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body make
evening programs. Many courses
are also offered on Saturdays
and Sundays.
» The College’s 260 full-time faculty
members provide expert
instruction.
» Students can supplement
classroom instruction with tutoring
and courses in English as a
Second Language (ESL) as needed.
» The College has a nationally
recognized Learning Resources
The Hall of Fame for
Center on campus. It includes the
Great Americans is a New
Academic Computing Center and
York landmark located
the Personal and Academic
Support Services Center (PASS).
on the BCC campus.
Designed by the » Experienced faculty advisors and a
professional counseling staff help
renowned architect
students select the programs best
Stanford White, the Hall
suited to their needs and goals.
is a large open-air
Advisors also provide guidance
regarding finances, making sound
colonnade housing
career decisions and coping with
bronze portrait busts of
personal needs.
the honorees. Founded in
»
Since a large number of BCC
1900, it is the nation’s
students are working adults and/or
original “Hall of Fame.”
parents, the College offers a wide
range of support services,
Admission: (718) 289-5895
Financial Aid: (718) 289-5700
www.bcc.cuny.edu
including licensed day care for the
preschool children of enrolled
students. An after-school
education and recreation program
for school-age youth is also
available.
» Extracurricular activities are an
integral part of many BCC
students’ educational experience.
The College offers a complete
spectrum of organizations, clubs,
activities and athletic teams.
» On-campus recreation facilities
include an Olympic-size pool and a
recently renovated student center.
» Liberal arts and sciences transfer
students choosing the Associate in
Science (A.S.) degree can select an
option in biology, chemistry, earth
science or physics. This program
ensures that students earning an
A.S. degree can transfer all credits
to a four-year institution.
» Students in the Liberal Arts and
Sciences (A.A.) program may select
an option from among 12
areas in the humanities and
social sciences.
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Hostos Community College
Consistent with the mission of CUNY to provide access to higher education for all who
seek it, Hostos Community College was established in the South Bronx to meet the higher
educational needs of community residents, many of whom have been excluded from higher
education, historically speaking.
Named in honor of Eugenio María de Hostos, the Puerto Rican educator,
writer and patriot, Hostos Community College enrolls about 5,500 students, serving a diverse
student body, the highest concentration of whom come from Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic
and South and Central America.
The College takes pride in its historical role in educating students from diverse ethnic, racial, cultural
and linguistic backgrounds. An integral part of fulfilling its mission is to provide transitional
language instruction for all English as a Second Language (ESL) learners along
with Spanish/English bilingual education offerings to foster a multicultural environment for all students.
COMMUNITY COLLEGES
HOSTOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
500 Grand Concourse (149th Street & Grand Concourse)
Bronx, New York 10451
THE FACTS
» At Hostos, students can choose
between the liberal arts and
sciences or occupation-oriented
programs. Most students in the
occupational programs find
employment immediately after
graduation.
The Longwood
Art Gallery at Hostos » More than 90 percent of the Hostos
displays the work of
faculty teach full-time at the
College. About 50 percent hold a
many local visual artists
doctoral degree, 15 percent hold a
as part of the BRIO
terminal degree in their field and
program—Bronx
33 percent have earned at least
one master’s degree.
Recognizes Its Own.
» The Hostos Academic Learning
Hostos CC
Center (HALC) is a complete
learning environment that provides
provides
students with support services
day care
necessary for academic success.
for the children
Tutorial services are available at
of students. The
the HALC in all subjects offered at
Hostos Community College. The
Hostos Children’s
Learning Center houses three
Center can
computer labs equipped with
accommodate
interactive software used for
mathematics practice, foreign
up to 60 children.
language acquisition and ESL
preparation along with tutorial
rooms. Tutors work either
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Admission: (718) 319-7900
Financial Aid: (718) 518-6555
www.hostos.cuny.edu
one-on-one or in small groups to
provide general course review and
pre-exam preparation. Students
are also welcome to attend the
Learning Center days, evenings
and weekends, including Sunday,
throughout the semester and
participate in workshops offered
including ACT/COMPASS/CMAT
examination preparation, study
skills and basic computing.
» The East Academic Complex
contains 10 microcomputer labs,
a new Digital Media lab, art and
dance studios, a gymnasium,
exercise and fitness centers and
a swimming pool. There are two
theaters, a museum-grade art
gallery and the college bookstore.
» A glass-enclosed pedestrian
bridge connects the Complex to the
Shirley J. Hinds Allied Health
Building, which contains a library
and laboratories for the College’s
programs in radiologic technology,
chemistry, biology, physics and
medical laboratory technology. In
addition, the College has a
state-of-the-art dental clinical
facility for students in the Dental
Hygiene program.
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COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Kingsborough Community College
KINGSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
2001 Oriental Boulevard
Brooklyn, New York 11235
THE FACTS
Kingsborough is Brooklyn’s community college. In addition to being a fully accredited
educational institution offering more than 25 associate degree programs, Kingsborough is a
vital presence in its home borough, sponsoring concerts, films, lectures and plays that are attended by
some 200,000 people annually.
Located in the Manhattan Beach section of Brooklyn, Kingsborough’s magnificent 70-acre
campus overlooks three bodies of water —Sheepshead Bay, Jamaica Bay and
the Atlantic Ocean.
A comprehensive two-year college, Kingsborough offers programs in the liberal arts and
sciences as well as career-focused majors. The College enrolls about 15,000
degree-seeking students but serves an increasing population each year with non-credit courses
and specialized programs. A breathtaking campus, flexible schedules and a strong commitment
to student success make Kingsborough an ideal learning environment.
» Kingsborough Community College
serves students of all ages, both
the traditional high school
graduate as well as the nontraditional adult learner.
» Students at Kingsborough can earn
Kingsborough attracts
an extremely diverse
student body. Students
speak more than 70
languages and come
from more than
130 countries.
an associate degree in 28 areas.
» More than 70 percent of
Kingsborough graduates choose to
continue their studies and earn
baccalaureate degrees.
» Kingsborough has served more
than half a million students since
its founding 40 years ago.
» Among the nation’s 1,100
community colleges, Kingsborough
The College ranks in the
ranks in the top 5 percent in
top 3 percent among
awarding associate degrees to
community colleges
students planning to transfer to a
four-year college to complete a
nationwide in the number
bachelor’s
degree.
of degrees awarded to
students from racial and » Kingsborough’s flexible academic
calendar is divided into two 12ethnic minorities.
week semesters, each followed by
a 6-week module.
» Kingsborough offers evening and
weekend studies and maintains
one of the largest and most
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Admission: (718) COLLEGE
Financial Aid: (718) 368-4644
www.kbcc.cuny.edu
comprehensive adult continuing
education and GED programs in
New York City.
» Kingsborough maintains an
ongoing dialogue with the
residents of Brooklyn and the other
boroughs to better serve their
educational, career and cultural
needs and interests.
» The college’s modern campus
features an extensive library, with
a link to the CUNY+ system—a
fully automated, online library
system offering computer access
to more than 2.5 million entries
available through participating
CUNY institutions.
» Kingsborough students have
access to excellent facilities,
including a media and computer
center, an accredited early learning
child development center, an
educational FM station, a
performing arts center, a science
and arts complex, an English as a
Second Language (ESL) tutorial
center, an academic and
counseling cluster and
state-of-the-art sports and
recreation facilities that include an
Olympic-size swimming pool and a
private beach.
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LaGuardia Community College
COMMUNITY COLLEGES
LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
31-10 Thomson Avenue
Long Island City, New York 11101
THE FACTS
» LaGuardia offers more than 50
associate degree programs, three
certificate programs, a worldrenowned internship program, an
Honors Program and Transfer
Services that help graduating
students research programs and
scholarships at four-year colleges.
Named for
Fiorello H. LaGuardia,
New York City’s New Deal
» Popular majors include liberal arts,
mayor, who united and
business, computers, allied health
inspired a city
careers, human services and
accounting. Several LaGuardia
of immigrants.
Recently named one of the top three large community colleges in the U.S. in a
national survey, LaGuardia Community College provides students with an unparalleled education in
an international environment. LaGuardia prepares students for either immediate employment or
transfer to four-year colleges, where they can earn baccalaureate degrees.
Only 15 minutes from Times Square, LaGuardia is conveniently located in Queens, New York City’s
fastest growing and most ethnically diverse borough. Known as “The World’s
Community College,” LaGuardia boasts a student body that hails from 163 countries and speaks
more than 119 languages.
One of only 13 National Institutions of Excellence, as recognized by the Policy Center on the First
Year of College, LaGuardia Community College provides unique higher education
opportunities for New Yorkers of all backgrounds.
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programs, such as veterinary
technology, occupational therapy
assistant and music recording
technology, are not available
elsewhere within CUNY.
Recently named a Best
Practice College by
the MetLife Foundation,
one of nine honored » LaGuardia offers flexible
academic scheduling, including
nationally.
evening and weekend classes, to
accommodate the needs of
Up to 56 percent of
working
adults. Students with
LaGuardia graduates—
children also benefit from
higher than the national
on-campus childcare and an onaverage—transfer to
campus school (pre-kindergarten
through 2nd grade).
private and public
four-year colleges to » LaGuardia students benefit from a
wide variety of support services
earn bachelor’s degrees.
that help them succeed
academically—including free
Admission: (718) 482-5000
Financial Aid: (718) 482-7218
www.lagcc.cuny.edu
tutoring labs, career counseling,
academic advisement services
for students with disabilities and
the college’s award-winning
learning communities, which help
freshmen learn course material
more effectively.
» Entering students who need help
developing basic skills can enroll
in free pre-freshman “First Year
Institute” courses, intra-session
workshops and noncredit basic
skills classes.
» LaGuardia’s internship program
gives students a chance to explore
career options, apply classroom
knowledge in the workplace and
make business contacts.
» The College’s Honors Program
features exchange and transfer
programs with Columbia University,
Barnard and Vassar Colleges as
well as study-abroad opportunities.
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Queensborough Community College
COMMUNITY COLLEGES
QUEENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Springfield Blvd. & 56th Avenue
Bayside, New York 11364
THE FACTS
» Students are successful not only
because of the dedicated and
credentialed faculty (close to 60
percent of full-time faculty boast
the doctoral degree, as compared
to the less than 20 percent
national average for all community
colleges), but also because of the
extensive range of tutoring and
support services available seven
days per week to students.
Queensborough Community College is a place where students pursue their dreams:
academically, professionally, socially and in service to their community. This is an active and
challenging learning environment where students experience academic excellence and a wealth
of opportunities that prepare them for the world of work.
Located in residential northeast Queens on the former site of the Oakland Golf and Country Club,
Queensborough Community College offers its students a personalized and dynamic
educational experience. The goals and needs of each student are built into a highly
individualized program, My Academic Plan (MAP), which is reviewed and followed each semester.
Academic excellence is the cornerstone of the College’s more than 30 degree and
certificate programs. In fact, the majority of Queensborough students transfer on to
baccalaureate degree programs.
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The College’s
Instructional Support
Service provides
Queensborough students
» Queensborough’s faculty have
with supplementary
been recognized by national
academic assistance
organizations such as the
Carnegie Foundation and have
in any for-credit course.
received or have been nominated
Services include
for prestigious recognitions such
one-on-one and
as the Pulitzer Prize and numerous
book awards.
small-group tutoring.
» The Queensborough campus is
The College’s Holocaust
completely wireless, with free
e-mail service (“Tiger Mail”) for its
Resource Center and
students, a laptop loaner program,
Archives has become a
online tutoring, a cyber-café and
significant educational
several computer labs throughout
and community resource.
the campus.
Admission: (718) 281-5000
Financial Aid: (718) 631-6367
www.qcc.cuny.edu
» 12,000 students are currently
enrolled in associate degree or
certificate programs at
Queensborough, and another
10,000 students of all ages attend
continuing education programs.
» The campus houses an astronomy
observatory, several professional
sound recording studios, dance
and art studios, an 875-seat
professional theater, the more
intimate Shadowbox Theater and
an impressive fitness center with
an indoor track, aquatic center and
six tennis courts.
» The recently renovated Art Gallery
brings world-class art to all
students and gives those
interested in the arts or arts
management exciting internship
opportunities.
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HOW TO APPLY AND FINANCIAL AID
HOW
DEADLINES
Macaulay Honors
College
(Fall only)
Early Decision:
Nov. 1
Spring Semester:
Oct. 1
Regular Decision:
Dec. 15
to Apply to CUNY
General
Freshman/ Transfer
Admission*
Fall Semester:
Feb. 1
EXPLORE See all that CUNY has to offer. Search through our 23 unique institutions and
over 1,400 academic programs. Learn about our affordable costs and our extensive financial aid
and scholarship opportunities.
PREPARE Getting ready is the key to getting into the college of your choice. Prepare yourself before
you apply to CUNY.
Sophie Davis
School of Biomedical
Education
(Fall only)
Supplemental
Application Deadline:
Jan. 8
B.A./M.D. Program
at Brooklyn College
(Fall only)
Supplemental
Application Deadline:
Dec. 31
*CUNY operates on a rolling admission basis. Some colleges / programs may close prior to the deadlines listed above. However, we will continue
to review applications after the deadline, as space permits.
APPLY Once you have selected the CUNY colleges that best match your interests and needs,
Visit www.cuny.edu/undergraduate to explore, prepare and apply to CUNY now.
apply online as either a freshman or transfer applicant.
Macaulay Honors College (Fall only) For
academically gifted students: Apply to the
Macaulay Honors College at one of seven
designated CUNY colleges.
Visit www.macaulay.cuny.edu
CUNY Online Baccalaureate Apply for either
the B.A. in Communications & Culture or
the B.S. in Business program.
Visit www.cuny.edu/ online
NOTE: Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education and some programs, including the B.A./M.D. Program at Brooklyn College, Architecture
and Engineering, require a supplemental application. Please see our website for more information.
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FINANCIALAID
As a transfer applicant you may apply for one
of the following:
General Transfer Apply to up to four CUNY
colleges with one application and one
application-processing fee.
A college education is a significant investment, although not
necessarily an expensive one. CUNY offers an excellent
education at tuition that is easily affordable, particularly when you
consider our many scholarship and financial aid opportunities.
Images courtesy of CUNY Digital Archive
As a freshman applicant you may apply for
one of the following:
General Freshman Apply to up to six CUNY
colleges with one application and one
application processing fee.
If you need financial aid, CUNY can help you take advantage of
many available programs, including federal and New York State
government grants, loans and college work-study opportunities.
To learn more, visit
www.cuny.edu/financialaid
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Honors College
and Graduate &
Professional
Schools
For more information about each school,
please visit www.cuny.edu
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