I'm thinking of transferring to CUNY City College and wanted to know more about their transfer admissions process. What are the key requirements and deadlines I should be aware of as a prospective transfer student?
The City College of New York (CCNY), which is part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system, has a specific transfer admission process that is distinct from their process for first-time freshman applicants.
As far as deadlines go, for the different semesters, they are as follows: for Fall admission, the priority deadline is April 1, and for Spring admission, the priority deadline is September 15. However, CCNY notes that they will consider applications on a rolling basis after these dates, space permitting.
The key requirements for transfer applicants include:
- At least 24 credits completed at a college outside of the CUNY system, or at least 30 credits within the CUNY system.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required for all programs except for engineering which requires a GPA of 2.75 or higher. Please note that meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
- You'll also be asked to submit your college transcript(s) from all institutions attended.
- Transfers with fewer than 30 credits completed at the point of admission must also submit their high school transcript and an SAT or ACT score.
- A General Education Core: The CUNY requires that students complete a core of liberal arts courses called Pathways. Transfer students from non-CUNY schools that have an Associate degree will have fulfilled the Pathways requirement. All other transfer students will have their transcripts evaluated to determine if courses they have taken meet the Pathways requirements.
Remember to also submit your application through the CUNY online application system, which allows you to apply to several CUNY colleges with one application.
As always, I recommend reaching out directly to the CCNY admissions office with any additional, specific questions or clarifications about the transfer process. Remember that these requirements are as of the current year and are subject to change.
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