Freshman Admission
Freshmen are students who have never attended college. Even if you have taken college courses during high school, you are still considered a first-time college student, or freshman, and should file accordingly.
Currently in High School
Freshmen applying for spring or fall 2009 admission will be utilizing the new CUNY online application located at www.cuny.edu/apply. Applicants are encouraged to consult their school's college advisor/guidance counselor for application procedures and timeline.
A complete application will consist of the following:
- CUNY Freshman Application (online)
- $65 application fee
- SAT or ACT scores (required)
- Official high school transcript
Graduated from High School
Applicants who have already graduated from high school or who have attained a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) have a choice to apply directly to York College with use of a paper application or to apply online at www.cuny.edu/apply.
To request a paper application please contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@york.cuny.edu or (718) 262-2165.
A complete application will consist of the following:
- CUNY Freshman Application
- $65 application fee
- SAT or ACT scores (only required within one year of high school graduation)
- Official high school transcript or GED scores and diploma.
Application Deadlines
York College has rolling admissions, but students are encouraged to apply by the suggested dates below, in order to ensure early access to orientation programming and full campus services.
For the Fall semester, apply by April 1
For the Spring semester, apply by November 1







