An Area of Concentration (AoC) is a customized major that reflects your unique academic, professional, and personal goals. It’s more than just a list of courses—it’s a cohesive, evolving plan that tells your intellectual story. It is the cornerstone of a CUNY BA degree.
How to Apply
How to Apply Because the major that you are applying for doesn’t exist at your college, a critical component of your application is the Area of Concentration (AoC). Your AoC is the cornerstone of the CUNY BA degree, so it’s…
Why CUNY BA?
Why CUNY BA? Join a bold community of thinkers, makers, and boundary-pushers at CUNY BA. Here, you won’t settle for a standard degree—you design one. If your academic passion doesn’t fit neatly into any one discipline, that’s where CUNY BA…
The Laureate Newsletter – October 2025
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The Laureate Newsletter – September 2025
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Joe Riccio, Doctoral Fellow
Stefanie Wess, Doctoral Fellow
Casey Berner, Doctoral Fellow
The Laureate Newsletter – May 2025
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2025 CUNY BA Student Showcase
The Sixth Annual CUNY BA Student Showcase The CUNY Graduate Center May 6, 2025 from 5-7pm 5-7 PM, William P. Kelly Skylight Room Order of Events Opening Remarks, 5 PM Jody Clark Vaisman, Academic Director of CUNY BA Madeline Scrace,…








