YOUR GATEWAY
TO EXCELLENCE
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Why Choose
The City College
of New York
Founded in 1847, City is an old institution with new
ideas. We support innovation and research excellence,
and provide exceptional student outcomes.
Groundbreaking Research
We support research that makes a difference.
We also have one of the largest undergraduate
research programs in the New York area, so
whether you’re studying an undergraduate
or graduate degree, you’ll be able to take
part in a range of research projects.
Award-Winning Faculty
At City, you will learn from, be inspired by
and follow in the footsteps of the best scholars
and academics. Our internationally recognized
faculty includes Fulbright scholars, Guggenheim
fellows, Pulitzer Prize and Emmy Award winners.
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Degrees for Your Future
Academic programs at City are designed to prepare
you for success in the 21st century. You can choose
from a range of undergraduate and graduate degrees
within the innovative schools and departments
at City, including the Spitzer School of Architecture,
the Grove School of Engineering, the Colin Powell
School for Civic and Global Leadership and more.
Fantastic New York Experience
City is located on a beautiful and historic campus,
in the heart of New York. With a vibrant campus
community and the exciting attractions on your
doorstep, you’ll be able to enjoy a rich student
experience that you’ll treasure for life.
FAMOUS ALUMNI
Jonas E. Salk, ‘34
Faith Ringgold, ’55 B.S., ‘58 M.A
Colin Luther Powell, ‘58
Developer of first polio vaccine.
An award-winning painter and author
of children’s books, best known for her
narrative quilts.
American statesman and founder of
the Colin Powell School for Civic and
Global Leadership. He was the 65th
United States Secretary of State,
the first African American to
serve in that position.
Andrew S. Grove, ‘60
Co-founder of Intel Corp.
and benefactor of Grove School
of Engineering.
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Discover
a Whole
New World
With the education you’ve gotten at this fine school,
nothing is going to stop you from fulfilling your dreams.
First Lady Michelle Obama, speaking at the 2016 City Commencement
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City is the only university to win
the National Invitation Tournament and
National Collegiate Athletic Association
tournaments in the same season.
Excellence Since 1847
Facilities for Your Future
Student Life Full of Surprises
The New York City Experience
Welcoming Community
The Towers Accommodation
City has been providing affordable, worldclass education for almost 170 years. To this
day, we remain focused on teaching, learning
and research excellence. Studying here
gives you the opportunity to become part
of our history by contributing to innovative
discoveries that could change our world.
City is located in Harlem, a vibrant and
multicultural neighborhood on Manhattan
Island. You’ll find stunning parks, shops,
music halls and restaurants close to campus.
Top attractions, such as the Statue of Liberty,
Empire State Building, Bronx Zoo and Coney
Island are just a subway ride away.
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Nobel Prize winners
among the alumni
City’s hilltop campus has an impressive mix
of Gothic architecture, modern buildings and
state-of-the-art research centers that will
help you reach your full academic potential.
You will work with leading academics on
advanced projects in fields ranging from
science and engineering to the liberal arts.
Every year more than 15,000 students from
around the world, who speak 100 languages
and represent 150 nationalities, choose to
study at City. Our friendly community will
make you feel welcome, so that you can
study with confidence, make new friends
and enjoy student life in New York City.
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state-of-the-art research
centers and institutes
At City you can get involved with over 180
student clubs and organizations. This is a
great way to have fun, make friends and
develop new leadership skills by running
your own club or society. You can also get
into the community spirit by cheering on
the Beavers, City’s very own baseball team.
City’s modern on-campus residence
provides accommodation for 589 students.
It is located close to academic buildings
and facilities. The Towers provides a safe,
clean and comfortable living environment,
with a range of amenities and room options
to suit your taste and budget.
30
minutes from Times Square
and top attractions
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Innovative
Schools
That Will Drive
Your Curiosity
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Grove School of Engineering
is accredited by the Accreditation Board
for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
and home to 19 research centers and is
one of the most diverse engineering schools
in the U.S. Prominent corporations such as
General Electric, IBM, Raytheon and Toyota
recruit graduates from the Grove School.
Bernard and Anne Spitzer
School of Architecture
is accredited by the National Architectural
Accrediting Board (NAAB), the sole agency
authorized to accredit U.S. professional
degree programs in architecture.
Colin Powell School for Civic
and Global Leadership
secured over 200 internship placements for
students in 2015 at a variety of corporate,
government, and non-profit organizations
in New York City and Washington, DC.
Division of Science
provides outstanding teaching and
mentoring, welcoming undergraduates
to take part in research. Over the years
the Division has produced Nine Nobel Prize
winners and two Rhodes Scholars.
Division of Humanities
and the Arts
allows students to explore the study
of Music, Theatre, Film, Literature, Creative
Writing, Art, Advertising, Graphic Design,
History, Philosophy, and more. Notable
graduates include Upton Sinclair (author
of The Jungle), Oscar Hijuelos (Pulitzer Prize
recipient and author of The Mambo Kings),
Mario Puzo (American author and
screenwriter of “The Godfather”),
and Luis Guzman (Accomplished actor).
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Undergraduate
Choose from a whole range of exciting degrees in architecture, engineering,
the arts and humanities and more. Undergraduate students at City also have
the opportunity to take part in research projects.
Degree Programs
Anthropology BA
Mathematics BS
Architecture B ARCH
Mechanical Engineering BE*
Art BA (Art History)
Music BA (General)
Art BA (Studio)
Music BFA - Classical Instrumentalists
Bilingual Childhood Education Grades 1-6 BSEd
Music BFA - Classical Vocalists
Biochemistry BS
Music BFA - Jazz Instrumentalists
Biology BS
Music BFA - Jazz Instrumentalists/Music Education
Biomedical Engineering BE*
Music BFA - Jazz Vocalists
Biotechnology BS
Music BFA - Jazz Vocalists/Music Education
Center for Worker Education - Early Childhood
Education BS
Music BFA - Sonic Arts/Music and Audio Technology
Center for Worker Education - Interdisciplinary Liberal
Arts and Science BA
Physics BS
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Chemical Engineering BE*
Chemistry BS
Childhood Education BSEd
Civil Engineering BE*
Communications BA
(Advertising and Public Relations)
Political Science BA
Psychology BA
Publishing Certificate
Romance Languages: French, Italian, Spanish BA
Sociology BA
Comparative Literature BA
Teacher Education/Art, All Grades BA:
Area Studies: Asian-Latin American and Latino BA
Area Studies: Black-Puerto Rican-Jewish BA
Computer Engineering BE*
Teacher Education/Biology, Grades 7-12 BS
Computer Science BS*
Teacher Education/Chemistry, Grades 7-12 BS
Earth Systems Science and Environmental
Engineering BE*
Teacher Education/Earth Science, Grades 7-12 BS
Economics BA (Business)
Electrical Engineering BE*
Electronic Design and Multimedia BFA
(Graphic Arts)
Teacher Education/English, Grades 7-12 BA
Teacher Education/Mathematics, Grades 7-12 BA
Teacher Education/Music, All Grades BA
Teacher Education/Physics, Grades 7-12 BS
English BA
Teacher Education/Social Studies, Grades 7-12 BA
Environmental and Earth Systems Science BS
Teacher Education/Spanish, Grades 7-12 BA
Film and Video Production BFA
Theater BA
Geology BS (Earth and Atmospheric Sciences)
Undecided/Liberal Arts BA
History BA
International Studies BA
Management and Administration BA (Business)
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Philosophy BA
Graduate
Whether you want to go on to study an advanced degree, or you wish
to have a successful career in the world, graduate programs at City
will prepare you for your future.
Degree Programs
Architecture I M Arch*^
Educational Theater MA
Architecture II M Arch
Electrical Engineering ME*
Art (Fine Arts Studio Arts)^
English Literature MA
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Art History MA
Film MFA*^
Bilingual Education General MA
History MA
Bilingual Education Grades 1-6 MA
International Relations MIA*^
Biochemistry MS
Landscape Architecture I MLA*^
Biology MS
Landscape Architecture II MLA*^
Biomedical Engineering MS
Language and Literacy MA
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Mathematics MS
Biotechnology MS
Branding and Integrated Communication (BIC) MPS
Mechanical Engineering ME, MS*
Chemical Engineering ME*
Mental Health Counseling MA^
Chemistry MS
Museum Studies*/Art Museum Education MA^
Childhood Education Grades 1-6 MA
Physics MS
Civil Engineering ME*
Psychology MA
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Computer Science MS
Public Service Management MPA*^
Creative Writing MFA
Spanish MA
Digital & Interdisciplinary Practice MFA^
Study of the America MA
Early Childhood Education MA
Sustainability in the Urban Environment MS^
Earth and Atmospheric Sciences MS*
Teaching English as a Second Language MA
Earth Systems Environmental Engineering MS
Urban Design MUP*
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Economics and Business MA
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*Limited availability
^
Fall intake only
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Additional
Information
Academic requirements, fees and dates
Information listed below is valid for 2016/17 program intakes.
Entry requirements
Program
English
Academic
Undergraduate
Graduate
TOEFL iBT 61 or IELTS 6.0
Varies
2.7 and 3.0 for engineering programs
2.8 and 3.0 for several programs
Estimated tuition and fees
Program or service
Cost
PER SEMETER
PER YEAR
TOTAL PER YEAR*
$6,720
$13,440
$13,849.90
Student activity fee
Consolidated fee
Student senate fee
Technology fee
$63.50
$15
$1.45
$125
$127
$30
$2.90
$250
Liberal arts/Education (9 credits per semester)
Engineering (9 credits)
Architecture/Landscape (15 credits)
Architecture/Urban Design (16 credits)
Architecture (18 credits)
Public Administration (12 credits)
Professional Studies
Student activity
Consolidated
Student senate
Technology
$7,020
$7,830
$13,050
$13,920
$15,660
$11,040
$8,865
$14.50
$15
$1.45
$125
$14,040
$15,660
$26,100
$27,840
$31,320
$22,080
$17,730
$29
$30
$2.90
$250
UNDERGRADUATE
Tuition (all programs, 12 credits per semester)
Fees
GRADUATE
Tuition
Fees
$14,351.90
$15,660
$26,100
$27,840
$31,349
$22,110
$17,732.90
undergraduate and graduate
Housing
Meals (at and away from home)
$13,848
$4,376
Semester dates Estimated tuition and fees
Semester
Semester start
Vacations
Semester ends
Spring 2017
January 30, 2017
May 26, 2017
Fall 2017
August 25, 2017
Lincoln’s Birthday: February 13, 2017
President´s Day: February 20, 2017
Spring recess: April 10-18, 2017
Labor Day: September 4, 2017
Vacation days: September 20-22
and September 29-30, 2017
Columbus Day: October 9, 2017
Thanksgiving recess: November 23-26, 2017
*Includes fees
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December 20, 2017
How
to Apply
Application checklist and required documentation
Scanned documents accepted for application process, original or official documents
required prior to or upon arrival.
All applicants
Additional undergraduate requirements
ƒƒ A complete and accurate application form,
including intended degree program, email address
and telephone number.
ƒƒ Engineering: Supplemental application form,
two letters of recommendation, personal statement.
ƒƒ Official test scores from English language
proficiency test: IELTS or TOEFL iBT accepted.
ƒƒ Certified, scanned copies of all academic records,
including transcripts, grade sheets and school
leaving certificates (including official translations).
ƒƒ Certified proof of graduation, translated into
English with translation authenticated, if available
at the time of your application.
ƒƒ Identification pages of your passport.
ƒƒ Architecture: Creative Challenge.
ƒƒ Music BFA: Audition.
Additional graduate requirements*
ƒƒ Two to three letters of recommendation.
ƒƒ Official GRE score required for Biomedical
Engineering, Chemical Engineering,
International Relations, and General
Psychology programs.
ƒƒ Detailed résumé or CV.
ƒƒ Current I-20 and visa, if currently studying in the U.S.
ƒƒ Two letters of recommendation and a personal
statement required for undergraduate Engineering
applicants.
ƒƒ Personal statement.
ƒƒ Portfolio (some programs).
ƒƒ Writing sample (some programs).
ƒƒ Interview (some programs).
* Additional
documents may be required, varies by intended degree program.
Confirm
Before you arrive
When you arrive
ƒƒ S ubmit the enrollment deposit
payment.
ƒƒ Submit your housing application.
ƒƒ B
ring your original academic
transcripts and leaving certificate
in sealed envelopes with the school
stamp or seal and official English
translation.
ƒƒ S ubmit a scanned copy or original
recent bank document (dated within
three months) translated into English
indicating sufficient funds.
ƒƒ Receive I-20 for your visa interview.
ƒƒ N
otify us when you’ve received
your visa.
ƒƒ S end your flight arrival information
form.
ƒƒ Pay your next tuition payment.
ƒƒ Review your pre-arrival documents.
ƒƒ P
repare your medical immunization
records.
ƒƒ O
fficial academic records issued by
the previous institution may be sent
directly to City College of New York,
prior to orientation.
ƒƒ B
ring a copy of your immunization
records translated into English.
ƒƒ F or undergraduate students: You will
be required to complete the CUNY
skills assessment test on arrival.
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Rankings
& Accolades
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Regional
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Top Public
Schools
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in the
Northeast
by Forbes Magazine
Nobel Prize
winners among
the alumni
Disclaimer
This brochure is issued for the general guidance of students
considering entry to City College of New York in 2017.
The information is correct at the time of going to press.
However, City College reserves the right, to amend,
add or remove any program and/or services set out
in this brochure and/or the timetable, delivery, content
syllabus and assessment of such programs. Applicants
to programs will be notified as soon as practicable
of any material changes likely to have a bearing on their
application, such as cancellation of, or major modification
to programs offered, changes to accommodation provision
or fees and charges to be levied where applicable. Neither
the College nor Study Group shall be liable for any errors
or omissions that may be contained.
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