York College / CUNY Direct Admissions information, deadlines and requirements
The York College Office of Admissions is no longer accepting applications for Direct Admissions. The deadline to apply for the Fall 2026 semester was August 27, 2026.
The College only accepts Direct Admission applications from students educated within the United States. Students educated outside of the United States must apply at CUNY Undergraduate Admissions for the upcoming semester.
Visit our Welcome Center, located in the Academic Core Building, at York College — 94-20 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11451. Our Admissions staff are ready to help you take the next step toward becoming a York College Cardinal!
Academic Requirements
All prospective applicants wishing to apply for direct admissions must meet the following academic requirements for York College admission:
Freshmen applicants must provide the following documents to be considered for direct admission:
Application fee of $65. The best way to pay the application fee is by using a credit card (Visa or MasterCard) or e-check when you apply online.
SAT/ACT scores
Official high school transcript(s) (in a sealed envelope) with proof of graduation or GED diploma and scores (Score of 3000 or better). Student copies, term reports, or printouts will not be accepted.
Transfer applicants must provide the following documents to be considered for direct admission:
Application fee of $70. The best way to pay the application fee is by using a credit card (Visa or MasterCard) or e-check when you apply online.
Official transcripts from each college or post-secondary institution attended. Student copies, term reports, or printouts will not be accepted. Your high school/secondary school record will be considered if you have completed fewer than 30 college credits.
Note: Transfer to the SEEK Program is only possible for students who participated in SEEK, College Discovery, EOP or HEOP at a prior institution.
Transfer Students: It will take approximately 7 business days for the Office of the Registrar to complete your credit evaluation.
