Your Future
Starts at CUNY
With 26 colleges across five boroughs and thousands of degree choices, CUNY is where to start your journey to a better future.
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NYCPS Seniors
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Testing Policy
CUNY has extended its testing policy to test optional through spring 2027.
Apply to CUNY for Free
The CUNY application fee will be waived for NYC public high school seniors between 10/27/25-11/21/25 and for all other high school seniors in NY state between 11/10/25-11/21/25.
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Our Programs
We offer more than 2,800 top-notch academic programs听for degree-seeking students 鈥� leading to either an associate or bachelor鈥檚 degree. Once you鈥檝e selected a major, consider our听support听and听honors听programs for an experience that will foster your academic growth.
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Transfer Students
Change can be a good thing. If you鈥檙e thinking of making a move, we鈥檝e got transfer friendly policies and a flexible core curriculum comprised of courses that are guaranteed to transfer across the university. Students can see how their courses will transfer between colleges using , a web-based for the most up-to-date information about how CUNY colleges transfer and apply credit for both CUNY and non-CUNY courses, as well as for other learning experiences, like exams and certifications. 听Visit the to learn how to make the most of T-Rex.
Returning Students
Looking to come back to school?听Whether your goal is to learn new skills, boost your career, or complete a degree or certificate, we provide personalized support to help you plan your next move.
International Students
37%听of our freshmen were born outside of the United States. CUNY students are remarkably diverse, tracing their ancestries to 205 countries.
Veterans
The CUNY Office of Veterans Affairs (COVA) is dedicated to fostering a sense of community and to developing a channel of communication among veteran and reservist students, and with faculty, staff and administration.
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Our Campuses
Get to know our Colleges
We鈥檝e got 26 colleges located in the greatest city in the world, with each campus offering a unique college experience. Schedule a campus visit today.
An Affordable Education
We believe that a great education should fill your mind without emptying your pockets.
That鈥檚 why a CUNY education not only costs a fraction of what students pay at private institutions but beats most public universities too.
75%
CUNY students graduate with $0 debt
67%
in-state undergrads attend tuition-free
Your Future
After College
What do IBM, JP Morgan Chase and Amazon have in common?
They鈥檝e all joined forces to create career pathways for CUNY students through the NY Jobs CEO Council. It鈥檚 one of the many partnerships we鈥檙e forging to pave the way for your success after college.