www.cuny.edu/admissions
CUNY
Admission Application
You are considered a freshman applicant if you have NEVER attended a college, university and/or proprietary school since graduating
high school. As a freshman applicant, apply to one of two programs below.
1. General Freshman: apply online to as many as six CUNY colleges with one application and one non-refundable application-processing fee.
2. Macaulay Honors College: apply online to as many as six of the participating colleges. For the list of colleges and more information,
visit http://www.macaulay.cuny.edu.
Selective Programs: please note that programs such as the BA-MD at Brooklyn College, the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical
Education, the Architecture program and the Engineering program at The City College require a supplemental application.
For details and specific deadlines please visit www.cuny.edu/deadlines.
The Admission Review Process
At CUNY, we want to ensure each student’s academic success. The admission review process provides us with an opportunity to review
your entire academic record, which includes: academic units, grades/grade trends and standardized test scores (NY State Regents,
SAT and/or ACT) as well as essays and letters of recommendation. Please review the Freshman Admission Profile to get an idea of the
mean grade point average (GPA) and SAT scores for last year’s admitted freshman class. Visit: www.cuny.edu/prepare.
APPLICATION
POSTMARK DEADLINES
The Admission Application,
including the application
processing fee and all supporting
documents must be postmarked
by the date indicated. Applications
and documents received after
this date may be considered on a
space-available basis.
General Freshman Admission
Fall: February 1
Spring: September 15
Macaulay Honors College
Admission
Fall only: December 1
6:00 PM (EST)
For more information on application
deadlines and admission decision
notification dates please visit
www.cuny.edu/deadlines
APPLY EARLY!
CUNY operates on a rolling
admission basis; however
colleges and programs may close
before the application postmark
deadlines above.
NEED HELP? DON’T DELAY
Contact our
Help Desk for Students
Macaulay Help Desk
You must complete and submit an Undergraduate Admission Application online at www.cuny.edu/apply to apply to CUNY. This worksheet is for the use of
students who are currently attending high school or who have completed high school but have never attended any college, university, and/or proprietary school
within or outside the United States since graduating from high school or secondary school. If you have previously attended any college, university, and/or
proprietary school, please visit www.cuny.edu/prepare for the transfer applicant worksheet.
DO NOT MAIL THIS WORKSHEET!
Step 1: Register for Your CUNY Portal Account
To apply to CUNY, you must first set up your CUNY Portal Account.
1. Go to www.cuny.edu/apply
2. Select “Undergraduate Applicant,” then select “Fill Out an Admission Application”
3. Click the blue button, “Register for Portal Account”
4. Select “Applicant” on the “New User Registration” page and provide the following information:
IMPORTANT: This email address will be used for communications
throughout the entire admission review process.
Last Name
Email Address
Username
First Name
Password (at least 6 characters long)
Address
Home Street
Zip Code
Home Zip
City
Home City
State
Home State
This worksheet has been designed to provide a preview of the questions that you will be asked to complete the Admission
Application online. Please review and complete this entire worksheet before you begin the Admission Application. Be sure to
fill in all blanks and take notes to help you accurately complete your Admission Application online. Don’t Mail this worksheet.
• Remember to use consistent identification information throughout the entire admission process, including your name,
mailing address, email address and CUNY Portal account username and password.
• All admission updates will be sent exclusively through the email address you provide below.
• You must provide your Social Security number on your CUNY Portal account and Admission Application if you intend to apply for
financial aid.
5. Click the “Save” button.
6. Portal Login: After you have completed the registration process, you must access the Admission Application by logging into the
CUNY Portal with your newly created username and password.
AskCUNY
Visit www.cuny.edu/askcuny
Step 8: Check Your Application Status
You are responsible for checking the status of your CUNY Admission Application. For instructions, please visit www.cuny.edu/status. Please allow at least eight to ten
weeks after your items arrive at CUNY/UAPC for processing and for updates to be reflected on your Application Status. Items sent to CUNY/UAPC will not be returned.
WHERE TO SEND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Macaulay Honors College Admission
CUNY/UAPC
P.O. Box 359021
Brooklyn, NY 11235-0001
Regular Mail
CUNY/UAPC
2001 Oriental Boulevard, T-1
Brooklyn, NY 11235
General Freshman Admission
CUNY/UAPC
P.O. Box 350136
Brooklyn, NY 11235-0001
Overnight/Express Shipping (DHL, Fedex, etc.)
Admission Application
Worksheet
Freshman Applicants
How to Apply
Step 2: Complete the Welcome Screen
The first time you log into the CUNY Portal a welcome screen will appear. You must provide your Social Security number if you intend
to apply for financial aid. Enter your date of birth and other name(s) you are known by. Click “Submit” to begin the application.
Other name you are known by:
Social Security Number
Middle Initial Last Name
First Name
Date of Birth
MM
DD YEAR
The SSN is needed if you intend to apply to financial aid.
Step 7: Send Your Required Supporting Documents to CUNY/UAPC (continued)
All Other U.S. High School Transcripts
If you are currently attending or have graduated from a U.S. high school or a United States-administered American, International or Department of Defense school, an official
paper transcript must be sent directly to CUNY/UAPC from the high school in a sealed, school-issued envelope. If you have graduated from a Missionary or other American
private school, you may be required to take the GED. See GED section below.
If you attend(ed) more than one U.S. high school, please make certain that your transcript indicates coursework and grades completed at all previously attended high schools. If
coursework and grades are not included on your transcript, a copy of your original transcript from each previously attended high school is also required.
If you will/have graduated from a high school/secondary school outside the U.S. not listed above, you are required to submit your complete academic record (all years), as well
as any national or government certificates earned. If your record includes education completed outside the U.S., a copy of your transcript in its original language is required
including a translation if your transcript is in a language other than English. Visit www.cuny.edu/seous for Enlgish Translation Guidelines.
Transcripts should be attached to the High School Transcript Request form included in your Application Summary Package and sent to CUNY/UAPC.
Home-School Transcripts
If you are a New York State resident who receives home-schooling, a transcript outlining all completed coursework with grades earned is required. You must also submit a letter
from the superintendent of your school district or comparable chief school administrator certifying that you have completed the substantial equivalent of a New York State four-
year high school program through home-schooling. If you cannot obtain the letter from the high school district or comparable chief school administrator, you must obtain a GED.
See GED Section below.
If you are an out-of-state resident who receives home-schooling, a state-issued diploma is required. If you have not obtained a state-issued diploma, you must obtain your GED.
See GED section below.
Transcripts should be attached to the High School Transcript Request form included in your Application Summary Package and sent to CUNY/UAPC.
SAT/ACT Score Report
SAT/ACT scores are required if you are applying to a four-year college. To request SAT/ACT scores, use the CUNY institutional code (2950). You do not need to use both the CUNY
institutional code and a specific CUNY college code. We will also accept SAT/ACT scores sent by your high school counselor/college advisor.
Test scores should be attached to the Document Return Receipt form included in your Application Summary Package attached and sent to CUNY/UAPC.
GED Diploma and GED Test Scores
If you have received a General Educational Development (GED) diploma from New York State, a copy of your GED diploma and GED test scores are required. You may obtain a
copy from the New York State Education Department High School Equivalency Testing Program, PO Box 7348, Albany, New York, 12224-0348.
If you have received a GED diploma outsides of New York State, contact the appropriate State Education Department. Please note, CUNY does not accept other countries’ version
of the GED. If you reside outside the U.S. and need to take the GED test, please visit www.prometric.com/ged and select “International GED Bulletin” for information.
Documents should be attached to the Document Return Receipt form included in your Application Summary Package attached and sent to CUNY/UAPC.
Letters of Recommendation and Essays/Personal Statements
Macaulay Honors College applicants are required to submit two letters of recommendation and two essay responses via the Admission Application.
General Freshman - To allow for a more comprehensive review, we encourage all applicants to submit a personal statement in support of the Admission Application. If
you would like to submit a personal statement and/or letters of recommendation, you may do so by mailing the documents to CUNY/UAPC. Please note that some colleges
require an essay/personal statement; refer to the individual college websites for more information.
Documents should be attached to the Document Return Receipt form included in your Application Summary Package attached and sent to CUNY/UAPC.
Reminder for applicants educated outside the U.S.
Applicants educated outside the U.S. must submit the following items:
• Secondary school transcript/statement of marks
• English translations of foreign records
• TOEFL or IELTS scores
Please see Applicants Educated Outside the U.S. at www.cuny.edu/afteryouapply for more information.
Step 3: Complete each section of the Admission Application
To choose your undergraduate program, select “I am applying as a Freshman.” Select one of two application options: General Freshman Admission or Macaulay Honors College.
Section 1: Biographical Information
Use consistent information throughout the admission process. You will be required to submit personal and general information such as:
• Gender: Male
Female
• Date of Birth
MM
DD YEAR
• Primary Phone number
• Expected entrance term:
Fall Semester - August/September Spring Semester - January
• Have you taken or do you plan to take the SAT or ACT? Yes No
Note: Required for admission to a CUNY four-year college, unless you have been out of high school for over a two years.
City
Zip Code
• Home mailing address(es)
Street
State
(Required for USA) (Required for USA)
Apt #
Length of time at above address:
Years Months
City
3. Date of actual high school graduation or receipt of GED Diploma
MM YEAR
Section 2: Student Information
1. Name and Address of high school or GED Test Center
If you are attending/have attended a high school/secondary school located in NY State, use the NY State high school search tool to find your school’s official name
and address. If your school does not appear in the search or you attended high school/secondary school outside of NY State, please enter the full school name and
contact information.
Zip Code
Street Address
Official Name of High School/GED Center
IMPORTANT: do not use abbreviations
State
(Required for USA) (Required for USA)
4. College level courses taken while attending high school/secondary school, if applicable:
Number of college credits completed while in High School
College Name
Dates of Attendance
MM YEAR
to
MM YEAR
5. Financial Aid information: Have you ever received financial aid at a postsecondary institution?
Yes No
6. Veteran Status: Refer to the Veterans Worksheet available at www.cuny.edu/prepare
Have you ever served in any branch of the United States Armed Forces?
Are you a dependent of someone who served in a branch of the United States Armed Forces?
Yes No
Yes No
8. Immigration Status: If you are a U.S. permanent resident, include your alien registration information:
Alien Registration (I551) Card Number
MM YEAR
If you are not a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident, indicate the Visa Type that you possess or intend to obtain:
Date Visa Obtained
MM YEAR
Expiration Date of Visa
MM YEAR
Other, Explain
Date I551 Card Obtained
7. Citizenship Status: Are you a U.S. Citizen?
Yes No
and country of birth
If no, please indicate country of citizenship
2. NYC DOE students only: enter your student OSIS number ONLY if you are currently attending a NYC DOE high school.
Step 5: Pay Your Application-Processing Fee
All freshman applicants must pay a non-refundable $65.00 application-
processing fee. The easiest and fastest way to pay the fee is online by credit card
using a Visa or MasterCard. You may also mail your fee with a check or money order payable to CUNY/UAPC. Please write your name and Application Control
Number on your check or money order and send with your Application Fee Return Receipt included in your Application Summary Package. Please allow at least four
to six weeks for processing when sending payment by mail.
Step 6: Print Your Application Summary Package
After you submit the Admission Application be sure to download and print your Application Summary Package, which includes your Application Control Number, a summary
of your Admission Application, and important forms that must be used when sending paper transcripts, payment and/or other supporting documents by mail.
Record your Application Control Number here:
Section 4: SEEK/CD Information
To download the SEEK/CD Worksheet visit cuny.edu/admissions/undergraduate/
downloads.html. For more information visit www.cuny.edu/seekcd
Sections 5 and 6: Background Information (optional)
Provide information about your family and background.
Section 7: Educational History
Enter the credential (type of diploma) you will receive/received upon
graduation (i.e., general diploma, regents diploma, etc.) and any additional
high schools/secondary schools that you have attended.
CUNY does not accept the IEP diploma. Students with an IEP diploma must
earn a GED before they apply to CUNY.
CUNY FEE WAIVER FOR CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
We do not accept any other type of fee waiver including waivers distributed by the College Board or any other organization. A very limited quantity of
CUNY fee waivers are provided to high school counselors/college advisors to be distributed to current students with the most financial need. To request a
CUNY fee waiver, please see your counselor/college advisor at your high school as soon as possible. Once the supply of CUNY fee waivers is exhausted, no
additional waivers will be provided to the high school.
Sections 4 and 5: Additional Information (optional)
Provide information about your family and background.
Section 6: Educational History
Enter the credential (type of diploma) you will receive upon graduation
(i.e., general diploma, regents diploma, etc.) and any additional high
schools/secondary schools that you have attended.
CUNY does not accept the IEP diploma. Students with an IEP diploma must
earn a GED before they apply to CUNY.
Section 7: Recommendations
Two letters of recommendation are required for all Macaulay applicants. Have
your recommender’s name and email address ready.
Section 8: Essay
Two essay responses are required. We recommend that you prepare your essays
in a word program, then copy and paste into the Admission Application. Visit
www.cuny.edu/prepare for application essay questions.
Section 9: Background Information
List your current senior year courses, college- level and/or honors coursework,
extracurricular activities, employment history, and special talents, interests,
and/or awards.
Step 4: Submit the Admission Application
Review and Submit the Application
Before you submit your application, be sure to review each section for accuracy.
This is the last section that will enable you to reset your application by using
the Start Over feature.
Step 7: Send Your Required Supporting Documents to CUNY/UAPC
Do not have any documents listed below sent to the individual college(s) as it will cause a delay in the review of your application.
NYC Department of Education (DOE) High School Transcript
If you are currently attending a NYC DOE high school, do not* send a paper transcript. Instead, you must enter your nine-digit OSIS number in Section 2 of the Admission
Application. This will enable us to retrieve your transcript after your application has been submitted and the non-refundable application-processing fee has been received.
* Students currently attending one of the following NYC DOE schools must send paper copies of transcripts (see instructions below under All Other U.S. High School Students): Bronx Preparatory Charter
School, City-As-School, Green Dot New York Charter School, Harlem Village Academy High School, Institute for Collaborative Education, International Leadership Academy Charter school, New Heights
Academy Charter School (Manhattan), Promise Academy I High School, Renaissance Charter School (Queens), Satellite Academy, The Facing History High School, Urban Academy Laboratory School,
Wildcat Academy Charter School, Williamsburg Charter School and all high schools that offer a GED program.
If you completed a portion of your education outside the NYC DOE but within the U.S., please make certain that your NYC DOE transcript indicates coursework and grades
completed at all previously attended high schools. If coursework and grades are not included on your NYC DOE transcript, a paper copy of your original transcript from each
previously attended high school is required.
If your record includes education completed outside the U.S., a copy of your foreign transcript in its original language is required. If your transcript is in a language other than
English, an English translation is also required.
Transcripts should be attached to the High School Transcript Request form included in your Application Summary Package and sent to CUNY/UAPC.
Section 3: College Choice
You may select up to six college choices. Please list college choices in order of preference.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
General Freshman Applicants Macaulay Honors College Applicants
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
General Freshman Applicants Macaulay Honors College Applicants
After You Apply
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