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The Office of Admissions Alexis Chaconis, Director

New York City College of Technology Namm Hall, room N/G 17

300 Jay Street

Brooklyn, NY 11201

Phone: 718.260.5250

email: admissions@citytech.cuny.edu

Information

For pre-admission counseling, application materials, or information about programs, contact the Office of Admissions or visit the website at www.citytech.cuny.edu/admissions.

Information about all programs at the City University of New York is available from the CUNY website at www.cuny.edu or by calling or writing:

City University (CUNY)

Office of Admissions Services Welcome Center

217 E. 42 Street

Between 2nd and 3rd Avenues New York City, N.Y. 10017 212.997.2869

Applying For Admission

Application to all campuses of The City University of New York is done electronically through the University Application Processing Center (UAPC) at http://www.cuny.edu/admissions/apply.html

To apply for degree admission to New York City College of Technology, file a formal application prior to the semester in which you plan to register. There is a non-refundable fee of $65 for freshmen or $70 for transfers. Before you complete the application, it is important to select your intended major area. You will apply directly to a specific college curriculum and session (day or evening). The application has room for several choices.

Indicate your choice of curriculum. You will find descriptions of the various majors and programs elsewhere in this catalog. Admission to the college is granted only for the semester of acceptance. If you do not register for the semester of acceptance, you must file an application for reactivation of your application before you can register for the following semester. If more than a semester has elapsed between the time you first applied and the semester in which you plan to register, you must reapply through the City Tech admissions office. If you are currently attending or have attended another college, re-apply through UAPC as a transfer student, regardless of the number of credits you have completed.

Freshman Students

File a freshman application if you are:

  • A high school senior

  • A student who has earned an equivalency diploma or passed the General Educational Development examination (original scores, not a copy, must be submitted)

  • An applicant to the SEEK program

  • A foreign applicant whose only previous secondary education has been in the United States and who never attended college

  • A student who never attended college.

Applications received by UAPC before February 15 for September admission and before September 15 for February admission will be processed first. Applications received after those deadlines will be processed on a space-available basis. All students are responsible for submitting directly to the college their most recent NYS regents, SAT and ACT scores. These scores must be submitted prior to the first day of classes.

Transfer Students

Admission to City Tech as a transfer student is based upon the student’s high school and college academic record. Students without an associate degree will be considered for transfer admission based on the number of credits completed, the cumulative GPA, and competency in English and mathematics.

Students who have earned a CUNY associate degree (AA, AS, or AAS) are guaranteed admission to the college although not necessarily to the program they are requesting. If you transfer to CUNY with an AA or AS degree, you are guaranteed at least 60 credits toward a baccalaureate degree and required to complete only the difference between the 60 credits granted and the total credits normally required for the degree; however, each department with a professional degree may determine the proper level of placement in its professional course sequence and the extent to which previous coursework can apply. Applications received by UAPC before February 15 for September admission and before September 15 for February admission will be processed first. Applications received after those deadlines will be processed on a space-available basis.

Applying To Baccalaureate Programs

The college offers baccalaureate degrees in a number of areas: the bachelor of technology in architectural technology, computer systems, computer engineering technology, construction management, electrical engineering, emerging media technology, entertainment technology, facilities management, graphic arts production management, hospitality management, mechanical engineering, and telecommunications engineering technology; the bachelor of science in applied mathematics, applied chemistry, applied computational physics, biomedical informatics, data analytics/economics, data science, health communication, health services administration, human services, legal assistant studies math education, nursing, radiological science, technical writing; the bachelor of science in education in career and technical teacher education and technology teacher education; the bachelor of fine arts in communication design; and the bachelor of architecture.

Freshman Applicants into a Baccalaureate Degree

The college has established the following minimal standards for admission of freshmen into baccalaureate programs.

Students applying for admission to a baccalaureate program will be evaluated for admission according to a formula that considers preparation in high school English and mathematics and high school average. Each college of The City University will use such a formula to identify students who currently have the ability to do baccalaureate- level work. Additionally, all students must have demonstrated competency in reading, writing and mathematics in order to enroll in baccalaureate degree programs (refer to CUNY Testing Information, click here).

For admissions and advisement purposes, freshman applicants who graduated from high school within the previous academic year will also be required to provide the university with scores for the SAT examination. The SAT requirement does not apply to students who completed their secondary instruction outside the United States, who are classified as ESOL students or who graduated from high school more than one year before their application to the college.

Applicants who do not meet these criteria may be eligible for admission into the corresponding associate degree program. However, please note that some baccalaureate degrees do not have an associate degree program. Students whose credentials fall below the minimum criteria for these programs should enroll in an associate degree program that corresponds to their interests and then may later be eligible to transfer to the baccalaureate of their choice after meeting CUNY requirements in reading, writing and mathematics and a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

Transfer Applicants into a Baccalaureate Degree

Students who have earned a CUNY AA or AS degrees will be granted at least 60 transfer credits. However, where prior college work in the selected curriculum does not fully prepare students for baccalaureate-level work, students may need to complete portions of the associate degree curriculum as part of the baccalaureate degree program. Some departments impose a higher standard than a 2.0 GPA for transfer into their baccalaureate programs.

Students without an associate degree and those students transferring from a non-CUNY college will be considered for admission based on the number of credits completed and their cumulative GPA.

Additional admissions criteria

•  Some departments impose additional admissions requirements or criteria. Please consult the appropriate section of the catalog or the website for the department that you wish to enter, or call or email the department.

•  All transfer students must demonstrate proficiency in English and mathematics in order to take baccalaureate-level courses (refer to CUNY Testing Information, click here).

Right to Appeal Admission Decision

A student denied admission to a City Tech program has the right to appeal. The appeal must be submitted in writing to the Office  of Admissions and will be forwarded by admissions to the appeals committee. All student's filing appeals will be notified in writing of the outcome within thirty (30) days of submission of the appeal.

International Students

City Tech is approved by the Department of Homeland Security for attendance by non-immigrant international students. If you expect to be classified F-1 (student visa), you must be a full-time, matriculated student.

International students must apply online at https://portal.cuny.edu/cms/id/cuny/ documents/informationpage/006373.htm. The college provides additional information for international students on its website at http://www.citytech.cuny.edu/international/.

You are considered an international student if you have a temporary visa, regardless of whether your educational credentials are from U.S. or foreign schools.

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is an examination required of all applicants who are on temporary visas and whose native language is not English. The TOEFL score is not used for ESOL placement.

Applicants Educated Outside of the United States

If you have received part or all of your education outside of the United States, even if you are currently attending high school in the United States, please send photocopies of secondary school transcripts with your application and request that all official transcripts from all postsecondary schools attended be sent directly from the institutions issuing them to UAPC. Any documents written in a language other than English must be accompanied by an official translation.

Mail all documents to:

UAPC

(University Application Processing Center)

PO Box 350136

Brooklyn, New York 11235-0001

Direct On-The-Spot Admissions

If you currently hold a U.S. high school diploma, have received a state General Equivalency Diploma by virtue of satisfactory scores on the GED examinations, or currently attend or previously attended a post-secondary institution within the U.S., it may be possible for you to apply for preliminary acceptance to City Tech. For further information on On-The-Spot Admissions, call the admissions office, 718.260.5250.

Former Students of New York City College of Technology

If you previously attended City Tech but have not been in attendance for the prior semester or longer, you must apply to the Office of the Registrar at New York City College of Technology for readmission. A $20 fee is required and is included on the next semester bill. Readmission applications should be filed by December 1 for the spring semester and by June 15 for the fall semester. Thereafter, readmission will be on the basis of space availability.

Students who were on academic probation when they stopped attending must have their application for readmission approved by the department to which they are applying

Students who have not attended  City Tech for at least five years must resubmit proof of a high school diploma. It may also be necessary to submit documents proving New York State residency to be eligible for some financial aid programs and the in-state tuition rate.

Non-Degree Students

If you wish to enroll in one or more courses for enrichment purposes only, it may be possible for you to apply as a non-degree student. Because not all departments allow registration on a non-degree basis, it is advisable to meet with an admissions counselor to discuss your eligibility for non- degree status.

Non-degree students must apply in person at the Office of Admissions, room NG 17. The application is available online at http://www.citytech.cuny.edu/admissions/index.aspx#how-to-apply. Your application must be accompanied by your high school diploma or transcript, or your college transcript or your college diploma and a $65 non-refundable application fee (money order).

Senior Citizens

If you are 60 years of age or older and meet the CUNY requirements for demonstrating New York state residency, you may audit courses tuition-free on a space-available basis. As an auditor, you will receive neither grades nor academic credit. Upon registration, you must pay a $65 fee at the Office of the Bursar. If you wish to receive academic credit, you must pay the appropriate tuition for the courses. In either case, you must apply according to the procedures outlined above. To take advantage of the Senior Citizen option, you must provide proof of age, i.e., birth certificate, driver’s license or Medicare card, to the Office of Admissions prior to registration.

Summer Students

City Tech offers an extensive summer program; however, not all courses listed in the catalog are available during the summer session. Students attending other colleges who wish to attend City Tech during the summer are eligible to enroll as permit or non-degree students. They should contact the admissions office for information and applications.

Study Abroad Programs

Study abroad programs offered through The City University of New York enable students to explore the traditions and modern realities of the world while viewing their homeland from another perspective. All programs offer a full course of study for students with a 2.5 GPA and in most cases students can receive credit towards their degree. No previous language study is required for most programs. Financial aid may apply and special financial assistance is often available. Students interested in the Study Abroad Program should contact Ms. Alexis Chaconis, Director of Admissions Services at achaconis@citytech.cuny.edu

The Immunization Requirements section can be found in the Important Policies and Procedures section. 

The University Policy on the Submission of Fraudulent Documents in Support of an Application for Admission section can also be found in the Important Policies and Procedures section.

Tuition Deposit

Each college of The City University of New York is required to receive from each admitted student a non-refundable tuition deposit of $100 before the student will be permitted to register. Veterans, Special Programs students (including SEEK) and students whose Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) shows an effective family contribution (EFC) of $3,000 or less will be exempt from the deposit requirement.

Nota Bene

The college reserves the right to deny admission to any student if in its judgment, the presence of that student on campus poses an undue risk to the safety or security of the college or the college community. That judgment will be based on an individualized determination taking into account any information the college has about the crime committed by the student and the particular circumstances of the college, including the presence of a child care center, summer camp, public school or public school students on the campus. In addition, the college may consider factors such as the amount of time since the crime was committed, the amount of jail time served by the student, the number of years the student was on probation or parole, whether the student has satisfied probation or parole requirements at the time of the student’s application, whether the student has completed drug, alcohol, sex offender or other treatment, and what work or educational experience the student has had after the conviction. Finally, if the student is known to have been assisted by a CUNY-sponsored or other re-entry program or initiative, the college will consult with a counselor or representative from said program.