University Committee A 1971 founding document established CUNY BA and a University Committee to coordinate and guide the development of the new program. On June 23, 2003 the CUNY Board of Trustees approved a resolution, which modified the original founding…
Graduate Study
Please see the Graduate Study category of our blog for additional information. Graduate School Application Codes: CUNY Baccalaureate has its own code number for the GRE — 2479. The program’s CEEB code for graduate school applications is 004765. For the LSAT,…
CLEP Credits and other Credits-by-Exam
CUNY Baccalaureate allows students to earn a maximum of 30 non-classroom credits which includes credit-by-examination. There are a number of opportunities for students to receive credit by examination, including the New York University Language Proficiency Exam (offered in over 40…
Academic Advising
CUNY Baccalaureate is committed to providing the individual advice and assistance students need at every step throughout their degree programs. Academic advisors are available to answer questions about course work, distribution requirements, mentors, and other matters related to their degrees…
Ways to Give
Ways to Give You can donate to CUNY BA by making a direct financial contribution or by naming CUNY BA as a beneficiary in your trust, will or life insurance, which are all very easy to do – much simpler than you…
Diplomas
Diplomas Degrees are granted three times a year, on January 31st, June 30th, and September 1st. Beginning in 2021, when students officially graduate, they will receive an email about two weeks later with a link where they can download an electronic copy…
Alumni Privileges
CUNY BA Alumni Privileges CUNY Baccalaureate alumni are entitled to an alumni card, which (in conjunction with a valid photo ID card) grants them access to The Graduate Center and in-person access to the Mina Rees Library (only Graduate Center…
Role of Faculty Mentors
Faculty mentors play a central role in CUNY Baccalaureate. They guide students in planning their area(s) of concentration (AOC) and ensure that these specializations are academically valid, challenging, and appropriate preparation for graduate-level study. Sometimes, faculty mentors supervise and evaluate…
The Annual Thomas W. Smith Graduate Scholarship
One $1,000 scholarship is awarded each fall to a former Smith Fellow student who is presently attending a CUNY graduate school. All former Smith Fellows receive an announcement of this scholarship over the summer via email; applications are due by…
Transcripts
Transcripts CUNY Baccalaureate maintains the official undergraduate academic record for its students; accordingly, the transcript should be ordered through our (CUNY BA) office. Please note that requests may not be filled if there are any holds on your record. Be…