CUNY Baccalaureate is an Individualized Degree: Students create their own "majors" taking courses across CUNY.
Why CUNY BA?
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.
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.
Tuition and Financial Aid
Best value: CUNY 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.
Scholarships
Exclusive CUNY BA scholarships.
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.
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.
Your Future with CUNY BA
Why employers and grad schools love CUNY BA.
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.
Priority Application Deadline: November 1, 2026
Apply by November 1st for Priority Admission for Spring 2027!
Submitting your Spring 2027 application early ensures that you:
- Get a head start – Receive your transfer evaluation and work on your plan to complete your degree requirements.
- Receive feedback – Benefit from the opportunity to revise your initial proposal, if needed
- Enjoy community – Access academic advisement early and strategically plan your upcoming semester. Join CUNY BA activities!
We will continue to accept applications after November 1st but will prioritize those received sooner. Please allow 2-3 weeks for us to process your application.
Have a Question?
Contact admissions@cunyba.cuny.edu.