AOC: A Chairperson’s Research Project Student: Shuo Yang AOC: Data Science and Biology Home College: Baruch College Expected year of graduation: 2027 My Areas of Concentration (AOC) are oriented toward neuroscience graduate programs. Since neuroscience is a highly interdisciplinary field…
Information Sessions
Ready to learn more?
Attend an Information Session to discover how you can design your own course of study and shape your academic journey. Then, take the next step with a personalized coaching session to refine your proposal and application.
Your Future with CUNY BA
Turn your ideas into impact.
As a CUNY BA graduate, you will emerge ready to pursue a career, graduate degree, or community project that aligns with the customized degree you’ve designed.
Transfer Students
Maximize your credits, minimize your obstacles.
CUNY BA accepts up to 90 transfer credits, including college coursework, exams, and evaluated prior learning. Find out how your existing credits can help shape your customized degree.
Scholarships
Support for your unique journey.
As a CUNY BA student, you can apply for scholarships created specifically for independent thinkers and self-directed learners. Explore funding opportunities available exclusively to CUNY BA students.
Tuition and Financial Aid
One program, one tuition.
As a CUNY BA student, you’ll pay tuition and apply for financial aid at your home college, just like any other CUNY student. Learn how tuition, costs, and aid fit into your financial plan.
Areas of Concentration
Think beyond traditional majors.
From Cyber Security to Community Justice, CUNY BA students build Areas of Concentration that push boundaries and reimagine what a degree can be. See how you can craft yours.
How to Apply
Your path starts with your proposal.
Your Area of Concentration (AoC) is the heart of your CUNY BA application. Learn how to craft a strong proposal, write your personal statement, and submit all the pieces that will bring your unique degree to life.
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
Click Here to Visit the Newsletter Archive