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CUNY Queens College’s 2023-24 Essay Prompts

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You may submit one of three essay topics as part of your freshman application to Queens College:

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

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

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

What will first-time readers think of your college essay?

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAT AND ACT:

Effective fall 2023 through spring 2027 admission cycles, students will have the option to submit SAT or ACT exam scores as part of their application. However, students should carefully consider whether they would like to send their test scores, and should carefully review the information and FAQs on the SAT/ACT Test Optional Policy available here .

The University will continue to collect Regents exam scores and use them for proficiency determinations and will continue to run the proficiency index based on Regents exam scores (when available) and an applicant’s high school GPA. If an applicant does not have any relevant Regents Exam scores, proficiency in English and math will be assessed based on high school GPA or High School Equivalency exam scores.

What are CUNY’s proficiency requirements?

Students can demonstrate that they meet the University’s proficiency requirements in English and Math based on their SAT, ACT, or NY State Regents test scores:

Students may meet the proficiency requirement in English by documenting any one of the following:

• SAT I Verbal score of 480 or higher or SAT Critical Reading score of 480 or higher or SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) section score of 480 or higher
• ACT English score of 20 or higher
• NY State English Regents score of 75 or higher

Mathematics

Students may meet the proficiency requirement in mathematics by documenting any one of the following:

• SAT Math score of 500 or higher
• SAT Math Section (exam date March 2016 and thereafter), score of 530 or higher
• ACT Math score of 21 or higher
• Common Core Regents: Score of 70 or higher in Algebra I or a score of 70 or higher in Geometry or a score of 65 or higher in Algebra 2.
• Score of 80 or higher in Integrated Algebra or Geometry or Algebra 2/Trigonometry AND successful completion of the Algebra 2/Trigonometry or higher-level course.
• Math A or Math B
• Sequential II or Sequential III

CUNY’s Proficiency Index

Students who do not achieve the required scores on SAT, ACT, or New York State Regents Exams can satisfy the proficiency requirements with:

• an English proficiency index score of 65 or higher
• a math proficiency index score of 60 or higher

Detailed information about the proficiency index is available below.

How do the University’s proficiency requirements affect admission to CUNY for freshmen?

Baccalaureate programs.

Candidates for freshman admission to a bachelor’s degree program must show that they are proficient in English and math on the basis of the SAT, ACT, New York State Regents, or meet the proficiency index scores  in order to be admitted.

Students who do not meet the proficiency requirements should speak to an admissions counselor to get more information about the best choice for their individual circumstances.

Three groups of students may be admitted to a bachelor’s program without first demonstrating proficiency:

• Applicants who already have a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited program. (However, ESL applicants may be asked by their college to take Accuplacer ESL to assess their English language skills);
• Applicants who meet the proficiency requirement in math, who meet the University’s definition of ESL, and who meet all other admissions requirements may be admitted. These students must meet proficiency in English within two years of initial enrollment;
• Applicants who qualify for the SEEK program. SEEK students must meet the University’s proficiency requirement in English within one year of initial enrollment, and must meet the proficiency requirement in mathematics within two years of initial enrollment.

Associate Programs

Candidates for freshman admission to an associate program do not have to demonstrate proficiency in English or math based on the SAT, ACT, New York State Regents, or CUNY’s proficiency index to be admitted.  Students who do not meet the proficiency requirement in one or more areas have several options:

• Enroll in a free summer/winter immersion program.
• Participate in CUNY Start , Math Start , or CLIP .
• Enroll in the necessary corequisite courses at a CUNY community college, or in an associate program at a comprehensive college.

Once enrolled in an associate program, students may be required to take one or more corequisite courses to build their skills in any area in which they have not demonstrated proficiency.

How do proficiency requirements affect admission to CUNY for transfer students?

Candidates for transfer admission to a bachelor’s degree program must show that they are proficient in English and math in order to be admitted.  Transfer applicants for an associate degree program do not have to demonstrate proficiency to be admitted. Proficiency requirements can be met based on the SAT, ACT, NYS Regents exams, CUNY’s proficiency index, or prior English or math college-level courses:

Transfer Students From Outside CUNY

• Students with a 3-credit college-level English course with a grade of ‘C’ or better from an accredited college or university (where English is the primary language of instruction) have satisfied the proficiency requirement in English.
• Students with a 3-credit college-level math course with a grade of ‘C’ or better from an accredited college or university have satisfied the proficiency requirement in math.

Transfers from a CUNY College

All students who wish to transfer from a CUNY associate program to a CUNY bachelor’s program must meet the University’s proficiency requirements in English and mathematics to be admitted.  Students may meet these requirements via the SAT, ACT, New York State Regents, or the proficiency index. Additional ways of meeting proficiency requirements:

• Students who have successfully completed the top-level remedial Reading/ESL Reading course at a CUNY college satisfy the reading portion of the English proficiency requirement. Likewise, students who have successfully completed the top-level remedial Writing/ESL Writing course at a CUNY college satisfy the writing component of the English proficiency requirement.
• Students who successfully complete a 3-credit college-level English course at a CUNY college satisfy the proficiency requirement in English.
• Students who have successfully completed Elementary Algebra (or approved alternative offered by the college) or a 3-credit college-level math course at a CUNY college satisfy the proficiency requirement in math.

What is the Proficiency Index and how will it work?

The proficiency index is a formula that combines overall high school grade point average with SAT and Regents scores to determine whether the student has a good chance of succeeding in a credit-bearing math or English course without any additional support. The  proficiency index scores will be used to determine whether the student is eligible to begin in college level English and math or if remedial intervention is necessary.

There are separate proficiency formulas for math and English. Both use information that is already part of the application for freshman admissions: student’s overall high school GPA at the time of application, SAT scores, and Regents scores. If an applicant has both SAT scores and Regents scores, the formula will use both scores, but if they have only Regents or only SAT, it will use whichever is available. If an applicant does not have any relevant Regents Exam or SAT scores, proficiency in English and math will be assessed based on high school GPA or High School Equivalency exam scores. The formula places more weight on high school grades than test scores, but higher test scores can help offset lower grades and vice versa.

What Proficiency Index scores are needed to achieve proficiency in English and math?

• English: a score of 65 or more
• Math: a score of 60 or more

How will English as a Second Language (ESL) applicants be assessed for placement into courses?

ESL applicants who do not meet the benchmark scores in math will be assessed via the proficiency index in math; for English proficiency, ESL applicants will be evaluated in the following way:

• ESL applicants who do not have a New York State English Regents score will not be assessed via the English proficiency index. They will be required to take Accuplacer ESL to determine English proficiency and appropriate ESL or English course placement.
• ESL applicants who have a New York State English Regents score will be assessed via the English proficiency index. Those who do not meet the English proficiency index benchmark score will be required to take Accuplacer ESL to determine English proficiency and appropriate ESL or English course placement.

Accuplacer ESL is a computer adaptive test designed for English language learners.  The results of the test will be used to determine proficiency and placement so that students may receive the support needed to be successful in their courses.  Accuplacer ESL consists of the following five test sections that are taken on a computer:

• Writeplacer ESL: is a timed (60 minutes) essay response.  Students will read a brief statement and will be asked to write an essay in response to a question.  The essay response should be at least 300 words, and students will need to express and develop their opinion or point of view.  It is very important that students support their position by providing reasons and examples.
• Reading Skills: is an untimed, multiple choice test consisting of 20 questions.  Students will be given a short reading passage and will need to answer questions related to the reading passage.
• Language Use: is an untimed, multiple choice test consisting of 20 questions. Students will be asked to fill in the blank with the correct word or phrase and to choose the sentence that best combines two sentences.
• Listening: is an untimed, multiple choice test consisting of 20 questions.  Students will be asked to listen to conversations with multiple speakers presenting different topics, and answer questions about the conversation.
• Sentence Meaning: is an untimed, multiple choice test consisting of 20 questions. Students will be asked to select the word or phrase that either 1) makes the sentence grammatically correct or 2) indicates that the student understands the meaning or detail presented in the sentence.

The test sections will be taken in the order that they appear above. Students who achieve a composite score of 105 or higher will meet CUNY’s English proficiency requirements, and will be eligible to enroll in the required college-level English composition course.  Students with a composite score below 105 will be placed into the appropriate ESL course, based on their performance on the test. View Accuplacer ESL test preparation resources .

Can students appeal their Accuplacer ESL test results?

Students cannot appeal their Accuplacer ESL test results.  However, students may speak to the college ESL Coordinator if they believe that the course placement is incorrect.

How will ESL students be notified about scheduling to take Accuplacer ESL?

ESL students will be notified about Accuplacer ESL after they have accepted the offer of admission from the college they are planning to attend.  The college will send an email with a test appointment or instructions on how to schedule an appointment to take the test.  A valid photo identification is required to take the test. Students may not use electronic devices or a dictionary during the test.

Can the TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, DUOLINGO, and other similar exams be used to satisfy CUNY’s  English proficiency requirement?

The TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, Duolingo, and other similar exams are used for admissions purposes only, and cannot be used to satisfy proficiency requirements in English.  ESL applicants who do not meet CUNY’s English proficiency requirements will be assessed via the Accuplacer ESL to determine appropriate ESL or English course placement.

How do students in a top-level ESL developmental course demonstrate proficiency to take college level English courses?

To pass top-level reading or writing ESL developmental courses, students must have an overall course average of 70% or higher. Course averages are determined by two factors: 65% of the grade is determined by the instructor, based on student performance, and 35% of the grade is determined by the final exam.

Who is required to meet the Ability to Benefit (ATB) testing requirement for NY State Aid eligibility?

All New York State residents who have a foreign high school diploma are required to meet the New York State ATB standards to be eligible for TAP and NY State Aid. Students are required to meet the scores listed on the following ATB test modules:

• Reading: a score of 233 or higher
• Writing: a score of 235 or higher
• Arithmetic: a score of 230 or higher

View ATB test preparation resources .

Is it possible to make special arrangements for testing?

Accommodations based on disabilities will be granted to comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Students who wish to request such accommodations should consult their college’s Testing Office or Office of Student Services.

Transfer Resource Center: The Transfer Process

Transfer resource center.

The Transfer Resource Center has resources available online to help you research transfer options after you graduate from Queensborough Community College.

We are also available to assist you in person, via Zoom, by email , chat , or telephone . To schedule an appointment, email us from your QCC email address. Be sure to include your CUNY Id number and telephone number.

Transfer Timeline

Third semester 30 - 45 credits.

Clear any holds on your CUNY account.

Apply to transfer, completing all application requirements.

Apply for scholarships.

Review application requirements which may include submitting a portfolio or scheduling a performance piece.

NOTE: Students in the CUNY Justice Academy do NOT need to apply to John Jay College.

Application Deadline Dates

Cuny college deadline dates.

• The priority deadline date for fall enrollment is February 1st.
• The priority deadline date for spring enrollment is September 15th.
• Applications received after the priority deadline date will be processed but acceptance will be based upon seat availability.

SUNY College Deadline Dates

• The priority deadline date for fall enrollment is March 1st.
• The priority deadline date for spring enrollment is October 15th.
• Check individual college websites for details.

Private College Deadline Dates

• Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Important Notices

For ALL students:

Check your graduation status in CUNYfirst>Self Service>Student Center>My Academics>View my Graduation Status. If blank, email the Graduation Audit Office immediately to inform them.

For students majoring in Forensic Accounting, Science for Forensics, Computer Science and Information Security or Criminal Justice:

Students graduating do NOT need to apply. They will receive an email to which they MUST respond to secure their seat.

• Students graduating in the Fall semester will receive an email in mid-October.
• Students graduating in the Spring or Summer semester will receive an email in mid-March.

NOTE: Students planning to graduate in the Winter session should contact the Transfer Resource Center at [email protected] for assistance.

CUNY Transfer Credit Evaluation Tools

Degree Works helps you to track your academic progress while you are at QCC. It's "Transfer What-If" feature allows you to see how credits already completed, or in progress , at a CUNY college will transfer to another CUNY college and how they would apply toward a specific major.

NOTE: Degree Works is NOT a substitute for consultation with your academic adviser.

CUNY Transfer Explorer (T-Rex) has lots to offer. Learn how:

Courses transfer in all directions across the CUNY system

CUNY awards credits for courses taken elsewhere as well as for prior learning experiences

Courses fit into majors and minors across campuses.

Current students can log in for a personalized experience and community college students can indicate their transfer plans. CUNY Transfer Explorer is updated every day with comprehensive information from CUNY's official source systems.

CUNY Colleges

Click on the steps below to guide you on your CUNY application process:

Approximate Cost: Tuition $6,930 + Fees $475 = $7,405.

You may apply to up to 4 individual CUNY colleges with one application.

If you are a current QCC student, no application fee is required.

Transcripts from CUNY colleges are not required. Official transcripts must be provided for all non-CUNY colleges and must be sent to CUNY/UAPC, P.O. Box 350145, Brooklyn, NY 11235.

Academic Programs at all CUNY colleges

HELPFUL HINTS...

to complete your CUNY Transfer Application

guide for your CUNY Transfer Application

the CUNY Transfer Application

For assistance with the CUNY application, contact the CUNY Welcome Center at [email protected] or 212-997-2869 .

CUNY College Essay Requirements

You may be asked to provide an essay as part of your transfer application. Choice of topics include:

Tell us something meaningful about yourself that is not reflected in your application.

You may choose to speak about your interests, aspirations and/or background.

It is often said that the road to success is paved with setbacks.

Tell us about a time you faced a challenge or obstacle. What did you learn from it, and how did it contribute to your success?

Share an essay on any topic.

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

NOTE: The Center for Tutoring and Academic Support is available to support students who provide a draft of their essay.

SUNY Colleges

Click on the steps below to guide you on your SUNY application process:

Approximate Cost: Tuition $7,070 + Fees $1,740 + Housing and Meals $14,930 = $23,740

You may apply to up to 7 individual SUNY colleges with one application.

If you are graduating from QCC, or have already graduated and have not attended any four-year college, no application fee is required.

Official transcripts must be provided from all non-SUNY colleges. One copy must be sent to the Office of Admissions at each SUNY college to which you apply. You may order your QCC transcripts online.

Academic Programs at all SUNY colleges

to complete your SUNY Transfer Application

guide for your SUNY Transfer Application

the SUNY Transfer Application

SUPPLEMENTARY APPLICATIONS...

required at several SUNY colleges

For assistance with the SUNY application utilize the live chat or contact the SUNY Welcome Center at [email protected] or 1-800-342-3811 .

Private Colleges

Click on the steps below for information about Private four-year colleges:

Approximate Cost: Tuition $43,000 + Fees $1,500 + Housing $12,000 + Meals $4,230 = $60,730.

Private colleges may use their own application, the Common App, or the Coalition for College Application.

Application fees vary by institution and application type used. Inquire about application fee waivers.

Official transcripts from QCC must be provided per the specific instructions shared. You may order your QCC transcripts online.

To explore Private Colleges and Universities in New York State

To explore all Private Colleges

COMMON APP...

Listing of participating colleges and instructions.

COALITION FOR COLLEGE APP...

Special programs, college discovery (cd) & seek.

QCC students enrolled in the College Discovery program have an opportunity to transfer into:

the SEEK program at a CUNY college,

an EOP program at a SUNY college or

an HEOP program at a private college.

CD students must complete all applicable Transfer Applications as well as ask their CD advisor to submit a separate form for each college to which they have applied.

Special Programs (cont'd)

International students.

Work closely with our International Student Center to Transfer your SEVIS record. Graduating students must complete this process within 60 days of their last day of their last semester.

To do so you must provide the following to the Center for International Affairs, Immigration, and Study Abroad :

Proof of admission (including your name and starting semester)

SEVIS transfer form from your transfer-in school

QCC grades for the current term

Complete QCC SEVIS record release form

Complete QCC International Student Exit Survey

Every CUNY college will have an international students' office where you can find advisors familiar with international student issues.

Disability & Accessibility Services

Each CUNY campus has either an office or designee responsible for coordinating services for students with disabilities.

Students should discuss their current documentation and needs with the disability service provider on the campus where they intend to enroll.

If necessary, students registered with the QCC Office of Accessibility Services may request a copy of the documentation that they have on file.

What happens next?

• Transfer applications are reviewed in the order in which they are received, usually within 6-8 weeks.
• You can check your application status in CUNYfirst. This is also where you ACCEPT or DECLINE an admissions offer.
• If your CUNYfirst account indicates that your high school and/or QCC transcripts are missing your application has been received but not yet processed.
• You will receive an admissions decision from each CUNY college to which you apply. You must accept ONE offer.
• The accepting college may request that you pay a commitment fee (which will go toward your tuition). They will then perform a transfer credit evaluation.
• The four-year college will contact you directly regarding orientation, advisement and registration. This may take several weeks.
• Once your final semester at QCC is completed, and all grades are posted, reach out to the Admissions office at your new college to request that they update your transcript.
• Transfer applications are reviewed in the order in which they are received.
• You will receive confirmation of your application by email. You can log into the SUNY portal in 48 hours to view your application status online.
• You will receive an admission decision from each SUNY college to which you apply.
• Once your final semester at QCC is completed, and all grades are posted, send an official transcript to your new college.
• As there are different ways to apply to private colleges, their next steps vary.

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Academic Policies

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

Degree Requirements

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

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

Credit Requirements

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

Credit Restrictions

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

GPA Requirements

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Minimum LAS credits: 60

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

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

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

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

Area(s) of Concentration

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

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

For Current CUNY BA Students Only

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

Faculty Mentors

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

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

All courses for an area of concentration must:

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

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

Single Area of Concentration

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

Dual Areas of Concentration

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Academic Honors

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

Dean’s Certificate for Academic Excellence

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

College Honors

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

Grade Changes

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

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

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

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

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

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

Other credit-by-exam options are:

New York University Foreign Language Proficiency Testing

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

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

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

DANTES Exams

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

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

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

Here are our transfer credit guidelines:

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

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

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

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

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

1.    During the Spring 2020 semester, all students shall have the option to convert any or all of the (A-F) letter grades, including plus or minus variations, they earn in their classes, to Credit/No Credit grading.

2.    Students shall be able to make this decision up to 20 business days after the University’s final grade submission deadline. Once selected, the Credit/No Credit option cannot be reversed.

3.    If a student chooses to exercise this option, a passing letter grade (A, B, C, or D including +/-) will convert to ‘CR’ with credit for the class being awarded, while a failing grade (F) will convert to ‘NC’, with no credit awarded. Credit/No Credit grades will not impact the student’s GPA.

4.    Courses taken for a letter grade will continue to be included in the semester and general GPA, while courses taken for a Credit/Non-credit grade will be excluded, just as is the case with such courses taken at a student’s home institution.

5.    If a student exercises the option of Credit/No Credit, the Credit (CR) grade will not negatively impact the student’s satisfactory progress toward degree completion.

6.    Students with Credit/No Credit grades will be able to transfer those courses across colleges within CUNY, per current CUNY policy.

7.    The Special COVID-19 Flexible Grading Policy shall apply to coursework completed on Permit and will not affect Board of Trustees Policy 1.14 – Policy on Coursework Completed on Permit.

8.    Students placed on academic probation by their institution at the start of the Spring 2020 semester shall not be penalized with academic dismissal based upon their grades earned this semester.

9.    The Special COVID-19 Flexible Grading Policy shall not affect the University standards of student retention and progress in accordance with Board of Trustees Policy 1.26.

10.  Before choosing this grading option for one or more of their classes, students shall consult with their academic and financial aid advisors regarding potential impact to their financial aid, licensure requirements, and graduate school admissions.

11.  The Special COVID-19 Flexible Grading Policy shall supersede and override all undergraduate and graduate program-level grading policies currently in effect at CUNY colleges and schools, including those related to required and elective courses within the major, minor, general education (Pathways), pre-requisite courses, honors courses, courses taken on permit and maximum number of credits that a student can earn with Credit/No Credit grades.

12.  The grade glossary, attached to each transcript, will be updated to include a notation denoting that all Spring 2020 grades, including CR or NC, were earned during a major disruption to instruction as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

13.  The Special COVID-19 Flexible Grading Policy shall apply to all CUNY colleges and schools, except the School of Law and the School of Medicine, which may develop their own Pass/Fail policies, subject to approval of the Board of Trustees, to conform to norms in legal and medical education.

14.  The Special COVID-19 Flexible Grading Policy, which shall be effective April 1, 2020, applies to the Spring 2020 semester only and that the Chancellor, may, in his discretion, to meet public health emergency policies and practices, extend this policy to future semesters, if necessary and report such extension to the Board of Trustees immediately.

15.  The Special COVID-19 Flexible Grading Policy shall be codified in the Manual of General Policy as Policy 1.4. and cannot be overwritten by any individual units of the University, including presidents, provosts, or college councils.

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

Read more here.

The City University of New York has extended the  Special COVID-19 Flexible Grading Policy  — also known as the Credit/No Credit Policy — to the Fall 2020 term. The policy will be administered by each of CUNY’s 25 colleges, which may alter the policy for college-specific considerations. To learn about your college’s implementation of the policy, including how students can opt in and which courses are excluded from the policy,  visit your college’s Credit/No Credit Policy  webpage. To understand the basics of the Credit/No Credit Policy, visit  12 Things to Know . For questions about the policy, such as how it may effect financial aid, credit transfer, or graduate admissions, visit the  Credit/No Credit Policy FAQ .

The Credit/No Credit opt-in window will be open from  December 24, 2020 – January 12,   2021 . For instructions on how to opt-in, visit  Your College’s Credit/No Credit Policy  and  How to Opt in .

Available Courses

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

Macaulay Honors College

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

Sidney Harman Writer-in-Residence Seminars

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

Hunter School of Education

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Selected Business Course List

Stan Ross Department of Accountancy  None accountancy (ACC) courses

Bert W. Wasserman Department of Economics & Finance

None Finance (FIN) or Insurance (INS) courses All Economics (ECO) courses at 3000 level​

Department of Law All LAW 3000 and 4000 level courses

Narendra Paul Loomba Department of Management

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

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

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

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

This policy was updated in January 2018

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

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

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

City College’s Sonic Arts Program

Hunter College’s School of Education

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

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

No nursing programs are open to CUNY BA students.

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As one of the senior liberal arts and colleges at CUNY, Queens College offers a rich curriculum in the Schools of Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, Mathematics and Natural Science, and Education. All students at Queens College must complete general education requirements and a major area of study. General education gives students the opportunity to study a broad range and variety of subjects, while the major offers students the chance to explore a particular discipline in depth. ​ To obtain a bachelor’s degree from Queens College, you must complete the following requirements. It is suggested that you meet with an academic advisor at least once a semester to discuss your understanding of the requirements and your academic progress toward graduation.

Are you Pathways, Perspectives, or LASAR?

If you matriculated at Queens College prior to Fall 2013, you may complete the General Education requirements that were in effect when you first enrolled, or opt-in to the Pathways framework instead. See an academic advisor in Kiely 217 to discuss which curriculum is a better fit for you.

QC Core Requirements (Pathways)

Effective Fall 2013, entering freshmen and transfer students follow a liberal arts curriculum that fits the framework of the CUNY Pathways Initiative. The Pathways framework is common to all CUNY colleges. This guarantees that General Education requirements fulfilled at one CUNY college will carry over seamlessly if you transfer to another.

The QC Core consists of 14 courses, a minimum of 42 credits, and contains three parts: the Required Core, Flexible Core, and College Option. Courses cannot fulfill more than one Core requirement. You will also be required to complete two writing-intensive courses.

Required Core (4 Courses)

Please note: Students with an AA or AS degree are exempt from the Required Core.

Flexible Core (6 Courses)

No more than two courses in any discipline (department) or interdisciplinary field.

Please note: Students with an AA or AS degree are exempt from the Flexible Core.

College Option (4 Courses)

Transfer Students

For transfer students, the number of courses required to complete the College Option depends on several factors. Use the flow charts below to help you identify how many College Option courses you have to fulfill. please be aware that these courses must be completed in QC residency.

Multiple-Transfer Students

• Students who began at a 4-year baccalaureate program are required to complete 12 Queens College Option credits. Only College Option courses taken in a CUNY baccalaureate program will count towards the QC College Option requirement at QC.
• Students who began at a 2-year associate program may have to complete 6, 9, or 12 QC College Option credits.

Writing-Intensive Requirement

Students must also complete two Writing-Intensive “W” courses. At least one “W” must be completed in QC Residency. English 110 is a prerequisite for all “W” courses. Writing Intensive courses may overlap with courses taken from Pathways or Major requirements. To avoid the need to take extra courses, you should plan your course of study at Queens College in a way that maximizes this overlap.

Students who hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited and recognized institution will be deemed to have automatically fulfilled the Required Core, Flexible Core, College Option, as well as the Writing-Intensive requirement.

Major Requirements

​A major program of study, or major, is a concentration of courses in a particular subject area. Completing at least one major is required for a Queens College bachelor’s degree and it is one of the most important decisions in your life. If you need assistance with major exploration, we encourage you to make an appointment with an academic advisor in Kiely 217 or a career counselor in Frese 213. If you’re already declared into a major, or know your intended major, please make sure you visit your academic department, download the Undergraduate Bulletin for major requirements, and view your academic path to your four gradations using the Academic Program Maps.

Each major is completely different. All majors vary in the number of credits required. In fact, the number of credits in a major can range from as many as 92 credits to as little as 30 credits.

It is strongly advised that you declare your major ideally before, but no later than, the end of your sophomore year, which is around completion of your 60th credit. Often, students must complete prerequisite courses before taking more specialized courses in the major.

Keep in mind that Business Administration, Dietetics, Neuroscience, Communication Sciences and Disorders (aka Speech Pathology), Music, BFA-Studio Arts, Design, Elementary/Childhood Education, and Secondary Education require an application or have special declaration requirements. Please see a department representative for further information and proper procedures.

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General Electives

Courses that help a student reach 120 credits but do not fit into any other category are called general electives. Just about any course can be considered an elective. Students may also complete Study Abroad​ courses and Internships for their electives.

Queens College offers numerous minors. While a minor is not required for graduation, it can be an option for students who need to fulfill additional credits to reach 120. To view the list of minors that are available at Queens College, please search through Undergraduate Degree Programs or download the Undergraduate Bulletin.

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You are considered a transfer applicant if you have attended another college/university, are a non-degree student who seeks an undergraduate degree, or you are a graduate seeking your second undergraduate. If you were previously admitted to Hunter as an undergraduate, please apply for readmission.

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

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Spring admission.

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

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

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

• All college, university, and/or postsecondary school transcripts
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• Official TOEFL, EILTS, PTE, or Duolingo English Language Test scores (for students on an F1/J1 visa and were educated in a non-English speaking environment outside of the US)

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

Additional Requirements for Students with Less than 24 College Credits

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

As a transfer applicant, you should list your intended major on your application. You will work with your advisor to officially declare your major once you enroll. To apply to one of the following programs, you must submit additional supporting documents along with your application.

The Public Health (PH) program is designed to prepare students for work in health, community-based, and human rights organizations, family planning clinics, mental health centers, homeless shelters, research centers, and media organizations, as well as in city, state, and national health departments, or to continue to advanced study. Public Health (PH) students will develop skills to effectively answer a vast array of public health issues such as disease, violence, and healthcare through a social justice lens. They will also learn to analyze how behavioral choices and social structures - including poverty, racism, and environmental exposures - shape a community’s health.

Additional Details

• Application Available: Fall only

How to Apply

To apply, complete a CUNY Transfer Admission Application, select Hunter College and choose Public Health as your intended major.

The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program offers Hunter students a two-year professional social-work degree with a practice focus in child welfare or care coordination. The curriculum is robust, linking theory, concepts and evidence–informed practice, through formal instruction and skills–based structured field work. Students will learn the core skills of assessment, engagement, intervention, advocacy and documentation through a generalist practice lens. The BSW program will prepare students to become knowledgeable, caring, entry-level social workers in the areas of child welfare and care coordination.

• Degree: BSW
• Complete a CUNY Transfer Admission Application, select Hunter College and choose Social Work as your intended major.*
• Submit a  supplemental application and all required supplemental materials to BSW program.

*Students currently in attendance at Hunter College are not required to complete a CUNY Transfer Application.

The Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) program is designed to teach the concepts and practices of laboratory science, and to prepare students for lifetime learning in biomedical sciences. Graduates pursue entry-level careers in research or diagnostic labs, as well as further education in graduate programs, medical school and other clinical specialties. MLS graduates work in hospitals, nonprofit research institutions and pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

• Application Available: Fall and Spring

Complete a CUNY Transfer Admission Application, select Hunter College and choose Medical Lab Sciences as your intended major.

The Nutrition and Food Science (NFS) major is a comprehensive study of the fundamentals of food, food service, food preparation and management, epidemiology, research methods, and community nutrition education. The major is designed for students inclined toward the physical and biological sciences, and are concerned about the health and nutritional well-being of people and communities. The academically rigorous curriculum also prepares students interested in further study, particularly in nutrition, allied health, scientific or social research, or social work.

• Complete a CUNY Transfer Admission Application, select Hunter College and choose Nutrition as your intended major.*

The Nutrition and Wellness (NW) major is a 40-credit program in the School of Urban Public Health that provides the wellness focus through nutrition courses, without the emphasis on science requirements. This is a diverse and comprehensive program that prepares students to apply nutrition knowledge towards the improvement of health of populations locally and around the world in non-clinical settings such as farmer's markets, after school programs, and other community sites. The curriculum gives students the opportunity to take a variety of courses such as nutrition through the life cycle, cultural foods, community nutrition, and research methods to name but a few, and acquire knowledge and skills in developing nutrition education to promote health and well-being for diverse communities and populations, in addition to individuals.

To learn more about the NW program, admissions requirements and to submit the supplemental application, please visit the program website below.

How To Apply

Freshmen Applicants: Step 1 - Complete a  CUNY application  (select Nutrition and Wellness) Step 2 - Apply to the Nutrition and Wellness program during your sophomore year

Transfer Applicants: Step 1 - Complete a  CUNY application  (select Nutrition and Wellness) Step 2 - Submit a  supplemental application  and all required supplemental materials to the Nutrition and Wellness program

Current Hunter College Students: Step 1 - Submit a  supplemental application  and all required supplemental materials to the Nutrition and wellness program

Our undergraduate programs combine liberal arts and professional education with a humanistic and comprehensive approach to health care, leading to a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in nursing. The undergraduate curriculum provides a strong foundation for graduate study at the master's and doctoral levels. There are three tracks within the School of Nursing:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nursing Generic Pathway Program – Designed for current Hunter students or transfer students without a post-secondary degree to obtain a BS in Nursing in four-year course of study.
• RN-to-BS Program – Designed for qualified individuals with an associate's degree in nursing and a NY State RN license who wish to earn a bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Accelerated Second-Degree Nursing Program   (A2D) – Designed for people with non-nursing baccalaureate degrees who are interested in a career change to nursing.

The Hunter College School of Education relies on strong partnerships in local schools and agencies to enhance the experience of our students. We believe our work is built on the strengths and assets of the dynamic urban community in which we live. The School of Education contains three academic departments:

• Curriculum and Teaching
• Educational Foundations and Counseling
• Special Education.

Each department offers a broad range of outstanding programs in the field of education and educator preparation for experienced educators as well as those new to the profession.

• Complete a CUNY Transfer Admission Application, select Hunter College and choose your intended education program.*
• View the School of Education website for additional details.

Optional Essay

To help us learn more about you, you may answer one of the three essay questions below on your online application. This essay is optional and may be used to help determine your admission to the College (250-600 words).

Describe a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken or ethical dilemma you have faced and how it affected you personally.

Describe a specific interest or hobby and how you have pursued it to date or wish to pursue it in the future.

Share an essay on the topic of your choice.  You may use an essay that you have already written or select a different theme.

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

Applicants have the following two options for submission:

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

Fill out the SpanTran Application

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

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

Additional resources for submitting required documentation:

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

Official transcripts must be supplied for every college, university or proprietary school you attended, including institutions outside of the US. You should request transcripts only after your application is submitted as follows:

• If your school offers electronic delivery for official transcripts, please ask them to send your transcripts to CUNY Admissions at: [email protected] .
• If electronic delivery is not available, please mail the transcripts to the UAPC post office box listed under the “University Admissions Office Address” section of Step 3 at  cuny.edu/apply .

Hunter College offers a very generous transfer credit policy. Unfortunately, we do not offer a pre-admission transfer credit evaluation. The official transfer credit evaluation is completed only for students who have been admitted and committed to attending Hunter College only.

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

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

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

Topics covered include:

• the admissions process
• what is required with your application
• how to apply for available scholarships
• student life
• student resources and more

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