Welcome to CUNY Baccalaureate for Unique and Interdisciplinary Studies (CUNY BA), CUNY’s most interesting and flexible degree route. Why should you apply to this individualized degree? ■ DEVELOP areas of concentration (individualized majors)Students pursue one or two Areas of Concentration (AOC), and can use…
Admissions Criteria
CUNY BA Applicants must meet the following admissions criteria: Credits and GPA: Have completed at least 12 college credits with at least a 2.80 GPA. Candidates with overall GPAs below the minimum will be considered if they have recent academic work…
Proposing Your Area(s)
“I am enormously grateful to CUNY BA’s interdisciplinary approach for affording me the opportunity to explore multiple disciplines – and through that approach, become a widely more dynamic and confident thinker.”— Catherine Ryan, Social and Political Theory Area of Concentration …
Degree Structure
“I was lost before I found CUNY BA. I had all of these ideas for what I wanted to do, but no way to put them into action.” – Emily Marks, Chinese Language and Literature Studies / International Political Studies…
Transfer Credit Policies
“If academic creativity is what you seek and limitlessness is what you yearn, CUNY BA is the answer.” – Heylan Tsumagari, Globalization / Sustainability and Health One of the many advantages of transferring to CUNY BA is that your…
Finding Your Mentor(s)
Finding your CUNY BA Faculty Mentor Having a faculty mentor is central to CUNY Baccalaureate’s philosophy and structure. Securing a faculty mentor is your responsibility. You do not need to have a faculty mentor in order to apply to the…
Frequently Asked Questions
General Application Questions Areas of Concentration Faculty Mentors Transfer Credits The Home College Tuition and Fees As a CUNY BA Student/Earning the Degree General Application Questions Am I required to attend an Informational Session? No, but it is recommended. After…
Information Sessions
Interested in designing your own bachelor’s degree through the City University of New York (CUNY)? Join us for an information session to learn more about the program, degree requirements, and the application process. Our next (virtual*) session is scheduled for…
Readmission
Students who withdrew or were dropped from the CUNY Baccalaureate and wish to reapply must complete the application for readmission below. Students readmitted to the program must satisfy the degree requirements in effect at the time of their readmission. Application for Readmission…
Restricted Departments and Schools
While CUNY BA students are eligible to take courses in almost all schools and departments across the CUNY campuses, there are a few exceptions which applicants and currents students should be aware of. Often, these schools or departments have admissions…