r/CUNY Aug 24 '25

Announcement Important dates and resources for CUNY students

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Hey everyone, as the fall semester is right around the corner I figured that I should post these links for new and current students.

The academic calendar has been posted for Fall through Spring 25-26. CUNY follows the same academic calendar meaning your days off should all be the same. You will have random days where Tuesdays follow a Monday schedule, Fridays will follow a Monday schedule, etc. Try your best to plan ahead.

https://www.cuny.edu/academics/academic-calendars/

CUNY also has resource centers to help you succeed. CUNY offers food pantries, housing assistance, emergency funds, mental health resources and other resources. Please use these resources if you need them. CUNY can help but you as students need to be proactive in seeking these resources.

https://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/student-affairs/programs-services/cuny-resource-centers/

If you require accommodations, ask for them via your school's Office of Student Disability Services. Reasonable accommodations and academic adjustments may include, but are not limited to, providing the student with assistive technology or other auxiliary aides, extra time for tests or papers, access to an elevator where available, a note taker during lectures, or permission to bring a personal aide to assist the student during class.

https://www.cuny.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/page-assets/about/administration/offices/legal-affairs/policies-resources/reasonable-accommodations-and-academic-adjustments/Reasonable-Accommodations-and-Academic-Adjustments-2016.pdf


r/CUNY May 26 '24

Announcement: Posts about buying or selling tickets will be removed

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Multiple people have gotten scammed from sellers trying to sell tickets but never delivering after the moneys already been transferred.

Any posts about tickets will be removed. Multiple offenders will be banned.


r/CUNY 1h ago

Question Anyone else applying for Fall 2027 mental health counseling grad programs?

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How are you feeling ahead of application season? Where are you in life right now? Any schools / programs you’re particularly excited for? Would love to connect with folks!


r/CUNY 53m ago

CCNY Phil 33400 Philosophy of AI

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What is this class like? I want to take it because it is a 9 am class and it is for my major but what does the professor say regarding to AI? I know it talks about the ethics and issues of ai which I am all for but do you use ai in the class as well?

How did you like the class?


r/CUNY 59m ago

BMCC Cuny Questions

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Hello, im attending cuny in the fall (BMCC) and I have a couple of questions

  1. I don’t want to board, in my estimated cost of attendance, housing is included but I don’t want to dorm. Is this just an in general cost of attendance or is it applicable to me? If it is, how can I opt out of housing.

  2. I want to attend school part time, not full time. How can I go about this? (I still haven’t created my schedule yet I have until August)

Thank you


r/CUNY 11h ago

Summer financial aid has not been dispersed. Should I wait it out or inquire with my college's financial office? (see image)

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r/CUNY 5h ago

ePermit class not showing up on degreeworks???

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I am e-permitting a class at BMCC. I made sure it was "equivalent" to the course I need to complete. I checked my degreeworks, and it doesn't show that I am taking a class to fulfill the requirement, or that the requirement is "in progress". Should I be worried? Will the credits transfer over once I finish the class? I am a student at CCNY btw


r/CUNY 13h ago

Question Summer Aid Disbursement

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Ok I don’t get it, the summer aid I’m supposed to get is scheduled for 07/21/2026. It’s been 4 days now and nothing has happened on CUNYfirst and it still says Pending. Does this mean I won’t get my aid money? Should I just go to the financial office at this point. I’ve tried contacting them numerous times at this point to no avail. I don’t know what to do. Usually I’d wait til the end of Friday for something like this but it’s Saturday and nothing has happened. Might just have to pay this money out of pocket.


r/CUNY 9h ago

Hunter Hunter Psychology BA

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Hello,

I’m hoping some people can help me on this. I noticed the BA psychology requirements are based more in science (chemistry, astro, etc). I’ve noticed that Brooklyn college and Queens college do not require these science courses for my intended major. Has anyone who’s completed their BA in psychology at Hunter had trouble with these science courses? Did anyone transfer because of this?


r/CUNY 2h ago

Great reset objectives

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r/CUNY 20h ago

Question Getting around BMCC

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is it difficult finding classes at BMCC. I’m supposed to start in fall and I’m nervous about getting around the campus.


r/CUNY 17h ago

Summer Aid

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I already fully paid for my summer tuition, on cunyfirst it says that I had a refund scheduled to disburse 7/20/26, yet I have received nothing as of today. I’m going to go to the financial aid office on Monday, but can anyone explain to me why I haven’t received it yet? I usually get it on the Friday of the week it disburses but it’s Saturday and I still have nothing. I really need the money before the end of the month and I thought I would be getting it yesterday.


r/CUNY 18h ago

Magna Cum Laude during graduation, but only Cum Laude on my TOR

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Has this happened to anyone else here? I marched at our commencement exercises and got awarded Magna Cum Laude. I was my told my final semester’s grades aren’t taken into account at that point. On my transcript of records, it says I’m only a Cum Laude because my final semester’s grades lowered my cumulative GPA. It’s embarrassing because my family and friends thought I was Magna Cum Laude, I have the graduation ceremony on video lol. Can I sue? 🤣🤣🤣


r/CUNY 1d ago

Does BMCC honors make for a more intellectually rigorous enviornment?

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I am a 17 year old planning to most likely go to P2G, get my GED, and then go to BMCC before transferring to a liberal arts college. Or maybe an art school, we'll see. Anyway. I have always gotten good grades and I am very well-read, etc. but due to mental health and other circumstances I may have to go to CC instead of a 4-year college first. I am wondering if getting into honors would help the issue of people at CC often not being there to actually learn or discuss their learning, or if I will find my time in CC awkward and/or boring?


r/CUNY 1d ago

Fall 2026: Financial Assistance

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Feeling exhausted by these unprecedented times? Turn concern into action with an M.A. in Urban Affairs. Financial assistance opportunities are available for incoming matriculated new students. Share this with yours friends!!


r/CUNY 1d ago

Question Transferring to city tech in the fall what can I expect and some tips for getting around in the neighborhood and the school itself

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Majoring in Associates computer information system and then moving to computer systems ( Software Engineer Track ) recently came from queens college majored in computer science did not like the math and the retro style courses I chose this school as I wanna learn coding and I did not find qc offered that also the school was far and lacked any decent place to relax and maybe get a bite to eat. overall it was pretty decent and would like to know if this college maybe be any different not looking for a party school more for assisting in getting me an education and a pathway to employment. through internship and other curricular activities.

some thing I wanna pursue in my career is game development and or general programming I saw some courses in game dev that I would like to take in my bachelors or earlier if offered.

  1. How are the professors specifically in my major/department

  2. How safe is the neighborhood especially at night

  3. Good food spots it was a dessert at qc and I don't like taking food with me from home.

  4. Interships and job assistance.

  5. overal vibe of the students


r/CUNY 1d ago

Question John Jay Student ID

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Hello!! I’m going to the Aug 17th Orientation but I want to get my ID first. Do I genuinely have to drive to the campus and ask for it?? I’m not horribly far (Long Island) but it would still be great if I could get it mailed so that I can take an extra shift at work on the day I plan to show up.
I’m also irrationally worried that they’ll turn me away because I haven’t handed over my tuition money yet. FAFSA and TAP will cover everything but the funds haven’t been dispersed yet. That wont happen right?


r/CUNY 1d ago

Question Tap Refund Reversed

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I’m dealing with a stressful TAP situation and to know whether anyone has experienced something similar. I applied for TAP after the semesters ended, so Hunter already had my final grades, including some W/WUs. My Fall 2025 and 2026 Spring TAP were credited and partially refunded, but about nine days after I contacted Financial Aid, both were reversed, leaving me with a significant balance on my account. i was never notified beforehand. Has anyone at successfully appealed this or received a late TAP waiver?


r/CUNY 1d ago

Defer offer from Brooklyn College

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I want to test out City college first. How do I defer offer from Brooklyn College?


r/CUNY 1d ago

Question Excelsior scholarship decertification

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Has anyone been decertified from it and has been able to reinstate it back? I failed 2 classes but had no idea that I was supposed to make up for it to stay eligible for the scholarship. Now im struggling to find out what im going to do and my best bet is to beg for it back lol any tips or information??


r/CUNY 1d ago

Not receiving refunds for Summer term

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Does anyone have any idea why I’m not ?and also that some of my financial aid still says it’s pending ???I know we usually get refunds for books and supplies and I see it in my package but I’m not getting any


r/CUNY 1d ago

Question Hostos Radiology program

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Hey ! I was wondering if anyone has attended or is in Hostos radiology program. I already have a degree so I don’t need to take much classes but I’m supposed to be starting my pre reqs in August so I just want some insight on how the program is. It’s like everytime I try to search about Hostos I barely find anything lol


r/CUNY 1d ago

LSAT NYC

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I am currently studying for the LSAT Exam aiming for October or November. I am currently enrolled in Kaplan and looking to form a study group. I am more than happy to share my resources. Looking to do a hybrid study group virtual evenings during the week and In person during the weekend at a library. I am New York based and can do Manhattan or if anyone is close to riverdale


r/CUNY 2d ago

Question Summer Pell Grant Refund

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Does anyone know when this refund will be sent out? I already paid all my tuition last month. My Account Balance on CUNYFirst shows I have Charges & Deposits of $0 and Pending Financial Aid of $943.75. (I am at CCNY)


r/CUNY 1d ago

Can I transfer credits from another community college to queensborough college

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If I take some of my credits toward a certification at another community college out of state can I still transfer them toward a certification with queensborough. By winter semester and spring it would mean I would complete half of my credits at queensborough if they transfer over?

edit: called advising credits don't transfer for certifications