- Request More Info
- Faculty & Staff
- Current Students
- Attend an Info Session
Search form
You are here, undergraduate admission.
- Test Flight
- Transfer Credit
- Articulation Agreements
- After You Are Admitted
- Returning to CUNY SPS
- ePermit Students
- CUNY Reconnect
- Graduate Admission
- Certificate Admission
- Non-Degree Programs
- Applicants Educated Outside the U.S.
Welcome to undergraduate admissions at the CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS). We're glad you are choosing CUNY SPS to complete your undergraduate degree and further your academic goals.
Our undergraduate programs are designed to meet the needs of adult students who are returning to college, some after many years, to finish or transition into a bachelor’s degree program.
Before applying
Admissions requirements*.
- Applicants should have a minimum of 24 earned credits from a regionally accredited institution. Official transcripts from all previous colleges, universities, or proprietary schools you have attended since high school must be submitted, whether or not you intend to request transfer credit.
- For students who feel their prior college GPA is not reflective of their academic potential and may not meet our standard GPA requirement, CUNY SPS has an alternate performance-based application program called Jump Start .
- Jump Start Application Deadlines
- We accept a maximum of 105 Transfer Credits .
- To gain admission to CUNY SPS, students must satisfy the reading, writing, and mathematics basic skills requirements. CUNY College Readiness Requirements
- A personal essay of at least 250 words is part of the application process.
- Unless a currently enrolled CUNY student, to submit your application, you must pay a $70 non-refundable processing fee. Without payment, your application will not be sent to CUNY SPS. Veterans of the United States Military, active duty service members, and members of the National Guard or Reserves are eligible for an application fee waiver .
*Following an initial admissions review, applicants may be asked to submit additional documentation.
How to Submit Official Transcripts
Keep in mind that your application must include an official transcript from each individual college or university you attended since graduating high school. As a courtesy we will attempt to pull your CUNY transcripts and you will be notified via email if we are unable to.
Your official transcript(s) should be sent to: CUNY School of Professional Studies Attn: Office of Admissions 119 West 31st Street New York, NY 10001 We will also accept electronic transcripts submitted directly from the institution or by a company contracted by the institution through a secured system. Electronic transcripts will not be accepted as official if they are emailed from the student. Please request that your official transcript be sent electronically to [email protected] .
For information regarding submitting transcripts from non-domestic colleges/universities, please visit Undergraduate Applicants Educated Outside the U.S.
Financial Aid
Applicants who have not yet filed for TAP or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and plan on receiving financial aid should do so right away!
Undergraduate Degree Program Deadlines
Spring 2025 Extended Priority Deadline: Monday, November 18, 2024
Priority Decision Deadline: Monday, April 6, 2020
Completing the application by the priority deadline will guarantee notification of an admission status weeks before the Regular Decision.
Students admitted through the Priority Decision will have an early advantage to:
- Start classes with the Summer 2020 session
- Receive a transfer credit evaluation
- Meet with an academic advisor to select classes
- Have more time to sign up for a tuition payment plan
- Learn of their financial aid award (for those who submit a FAFSA and are deemed eligible for grants)
The regular deadline for Spring 2020 has passed. The CUNY SPS Office of Admissions is offering interested students the opportunity to apply online with Direct Admission for the Spring 2020 semester. The Direct Admission application is designed only for transfers who are seeking admission to one of our fully online bachelor’s programs or one in-person bachelor’s program (excluding our BS in Nursing program).
Can Anyone Apply Through Direct Admission?
For the Spring 2020 semester, only prospective undergraduate transfer students who were educated within the United States can apply through this process.
If you were educated at any point outside of the U.S., your international transcripts must be evaluated by the University Application Processing Center (UAPC), and you must apply for the Fall 2020 semester through the regular admissions application . Students interested in our RN to BS in Nursing program for Spring 2020 will also have to apply through the regular admissions application .
Important Information for all Applicants
Please be advised that while you are invited to apply for the Spring 2020 semester with the Direct Admission application, your application will only be reviewed if it is complete and pending the availability of space in the program. Applicants will be required to upload an admissions essay and submit all official transcripts directly to the Office of Admissions . Please note letters of recommendation, high school transcripts, and SAT/ACT scores are NOT required for admission to CUNY SPS.
While we cannot guarantee that your application will be reviewed for Spring 2020, note that as a courtesy your application will automatically be forwarded for the Fall 2020 semester.
(Accelerated) Nursing programs
The decision deadline for admission to the (Accelerated) Nursing programs is Tuesday, December 3, 2019 .
- RN to BS-MS in Nursing Education (Accelerated)
- RN to BS-MS in Nursing Informatics (Accelerated)
- RN to BS-MS in Nursing Organizational Leadership (Accelerated)
The Office of Admissions can help you with any questions you have about the application process.
Next Steps to Apply
Upcoming Events
Online information session: jump start application.
November 21, 2024
Online Information Session: Bachelor's Degree Programs
November 26, 2024
Office of Admissions
Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Remote Hours)
119 West 31 st Street, Suite 217 New York, NY 10001
Phone: (646) 664-8544 Texting: (646) 517-7876 Fax: (646) 664-8724
Contact Admissions
Helpful Links
- Academic Calendar
- Tuition and Fees
IMAGES
VIDEO