Students Educated Abroad

As the application process is lengthy and complex, requiring substantial documentation, international students are strongly encouraged apply well in advance of the semester that they intend to attend school.

Suggested dates for application submission:

For the Fall semester, apply by March 1
For the Spring semester, apply by October 1

York College International Admissions Counselor

Students are encouraged to contact the York College International Admissions Counselor early in the application process for instructions and proper guidance. The International Admissions Counselor can be reached by telephone at (718) 262-2178 or email admissions@york.cuny.edu.

Application Instructions

Freshman and Transfer students must submit applications appropriate to their status. Applications must be submitted online at www.cuny.edu/prepare.

The following materials will be required for submission with the appropriate application:

1. Official transcripts from each institution attended (translated into English)
2. Freshman Applicants: $65 application fee
   Transfer Applicants: $70 application fee
3. Freshman applicants must submit SAT or ACT scores
4. TOEFL scores are also required of all applicants who are not from English-speaking countries.
   

TOEFL Requirement

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a proficiency examination required of all applicants who are on temporary visas and whose native language is not English. York College requires a TOEFL score of 500. Applicants should request that official scores be sent to the University Application Processing Center. Visit www.cuny.edu for information on how to submit your score. For more information about the TOEFL, visit www.toefl.org.

Completed Application

Your completed application and accompanying documents should be returned to the University Application Processing Center (UAPC). Your eligibility for admission to York College will be determined by UAPC. This decision will be communicated to you by mail. It is not unusual for the entire process to take up to 12 weeks for completion.