How to Apply to CUNY BA for the Next Semester:
CUNY BA is accepting applications to the program for the upcoming semester. The deadline is approaching soon.
You can learn more about the program and review the application.
APPLY TO CUNY BACCALAUREATE:
Great news! We are accepting applications for the upcoming semester!
Please see some useful links you can use when applying to CUNY BA:
(Reminder: The CUNY BA program application is a different and separate application from the cuny.edu college application):
https://cunyba.cuny.edu/admissions/apply/
Fill out the application online.
AREA OF CONCENTRATION (AOC):
Proposing Your Area of Concentration (AOC):
As part of the CUNY BA application, students propose what they want to study and what CUNY courses they think are suitable for the bachelor’s degree they are creating (it’s a first draft).
This is the course of study you (the student) are creating (second page of the application) and what you want to focus on. It’s a proposal/outline for your application. You can adjust it once you’re in the program (remember it’s a proposal/first draft):
1. Pick a title for the AOC (think of it as the name of the major) you want to study.
2. Pick courses that fit with the AOC title. At least eight courses must be listed (see colleges listed and linked below).
3. Reminder: No community college courses. No introductory courses.
CUNY Senior Colleges (4-Year Colleges) To Pick Courses From for the AOC:
To search for courses by subject (Business, Sciences, Education, Dance, etc.), start at the CUNY Undergraduate Programs site to get an idea of the areas and look for courses within these areas.
- Baruch College,
- Brooklyn College,
- College of Staten Island (CSI),
- Hunter College,
- John Jay College of Criminal Justice,
- Lehman College,
- Medgar Evers College,
- New York City College of Technology (City Tech),
- Queens College,
- School of Professional Studies (SPS),
- York College,
- City College of New York
You can see some AOC samples and further directions here:
Searching for Courses for Your Area of Concentration (AOC) Proposal
You can view all CUNY courses, college by college, department by department, at this link; every course description is available:
Search for CUNY classes: CUNY Global Search Class Schedule
Browse CUNY Catalog: Browse Course Catalog
CUNY Transfer Explorer: See CUNY courses
SUBMIT YOUR CUNY BACCALAUREATE APPLICATION:
1. Fill out and submit the CUNY BA Application
If your application is considered for the program after review, CUNY BA will contact you for an Admissions Appointment. During this appointment, your road map and future with CUNY BA will be discussed (credits, AOC, essential details). We suggest submitting the application as soon as possible so the CUNY BA Admissions Department can give feedback if needed.
- Remember to apply to a CUNY college (a different and separate application from CUNYBA) if you’re not already enrolled at one for the upcoming semester. This will be your CUNY BA home college.
- You can fill out and submit both applications simultaneously, as they are different applications and go to different places.
- You will not see the CUNY BA Program as an option on the cuny.edu college application, so pick a major that is closest to your interests.