Future Student Enrollment Guide

Yes, our colleges are accepting applications for Fall 2021. You can apply as a freshman or transfer applicant using the CUNY Application. Please visit our Closed Programs page for a list of programs that are closed. Once you submit your application, be sure to provide us with your academic documents. For more information on required documents, review our How to Apply page.

No, it is not too late to submit your documents, and most institutions can transmit your information to us electronically. For more information, visit our How to Apply page. Once all documents are received, you will begin receiving decisions from your college choices.

Click here for a video and step by step instructions on claiming your account. If you still have questions, email us at [email protected]. Include ‘CUNYfirst account claim issues’ in the subject line of the email. Make sure to provide your name, date of birth and a description of the issue in the body of the email.

If you’ve already been admitted to CUNY, your enrollment will not be impacted. If you needed to pass a Regents exam in order to graduate, passing the corresponding class with satisfy that requirement.

Many of our colleges offer virtual tours, and it’s a great way to learn more about the campus. You can also register for virtual information sessions. Click on ‘Virtual Tour’ and ‘Explore the campus’ link under each college for more information about what is offered.

For college/university documents, reach out to the institution (typically the registrar office) to see if your official documents can be forwarded to us electronically.

For high school documents, your high school counselor can forward documents to us via email.

If you are still experiencing difficulties, please reach out to us at [email protected] and we will work with you to complete your application.

If your application fee was waived, or you have an EFC of $3,000 or less, your commitment deposit fee will be waived at the point of admission. If your commitment deposit was not waived, and your financial situation has recently changed, contact the admissions office at the college where you wish to commit to discuss your options.

Follow these steps to receive your financial aid award:

1. Fill out the FAFSA. We also recommend filling out the TAP
2. Make sure to list each of the colleges to which you’ve applied on your financial aid application. Here is a list of all CUNY college codes to help you.
3. To check if we’ve received your FAFSA, check the Student Center in CUNYfirst. The ‘To Do List’ section on the right-hand side of the page will display a ‘File the FAFSA Now’ item if your FAFSA hasn’t been received.
4. Submit verification forms if you’ve been selected for verification.
5. You can always check for financial aid awards by clicking ‘View Financial Aid’ in the Finances section of Student Center in CUNYfirst. Here is a quick video to help you.

You should submit your verification documents as soon as you can using the secure document upload feature offered by the college(s) in which you are interested. Your financial aid award is estimated until this review is completed.

Email a written statement describing your change in finances to the Financial Aid Office at the college where you plan to enroll. Upon review of your information, the Financial Aid Office will follow up asking for more details and may request additional documentation.

Verification Documents can be uploaded using the secure document upload feature available at each college. For more information, visit the Financial Aid website of the college or colleges in which you are interested.

SEEK/CD Documents can be uploaded using the document upload feature in CUNYfirst. Click here for more guidance. Click here for a video tutorial on uploading documents

If you attend a DOE public high school and have provided us with your OSIS number, your final high school transcript will be received electronically. All other students can request a copy of their official high school transcript to be sent by the high school electronically.

If you attend a DOE public high school and have provided us with your OSIS number, your immunization records will be received electronically. All other students will be able to upload documentation via CUNYfirst. Click here for a video tutorial on uploading documents.

Visit the Student Center page in CUNYfirst. The right-hand side of the page displays Holds and a To Do List. Both sections will give you detailed information on items that are missing. Even if we’ve received your immunization record, you may still be asked to submit a meningitis acknowledgement form.

No. Your admission decision will not be impacted if your school decides to use a Pass/Fail option.

Most of our courses are being offered remotely, and our colleges are making plans for in-person instruction for Fall. Click here for more information and resources for current students.

Yes, if you take the virtual AP exam and receive a satisfactory score, you will be eligible to receive credit once you join the university.

In order to enroll in college level math and English courses, all students must demonstrate proficiency in math, reading and writing. For most students, proficiency is determined at the point of admission using academic information submitted as part of application review.

To view your proficiency status, visit the milestones section located on the right-hand-side of Student Center in CUNYfirst. Students who are eligible for college level math courses will see a ‘Math Proficient’ under Milestones. Students who are eligible for a college level English course will see a ‘Read Proficient’ and ‘Write Proficient’. If any of these indicators is missing, your academic advisor will help you register for developmental courses that will give you additional support to be successful in college level work.

Documents can be uploaded using the document upload feature in CUNYfirst. Click herefor more guidance. Click here for a video tutorial on uploading documents.