Direct Admissions — York College / CUNY

The College only accepts Direct Admission applications from students educated within the United States. Students educated outside the United States must apply at CUNY Undergraduate Admissions for the upcoming semester.

We are delighted to assist in completing your application to evaluate for admissions. Please note: All visitors must have one of the acceptable documents to enter York. (i) are fully vaccinated or (ii) have had a negative COVID-19 molecular (PCR) test performed by an accredited lab no more than 7 days prior to the visit.

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Academic Requirements

All prospective applicants wishing to apply for Direct Admissions must meet the following academic requirements for York College admission:

Freshmen Requirements

All prospective freshmen wishing to apply for direct admission must meet the York College Freshmen Admissions Requirements.

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 on-line. The York College Admissions Office can also accept a check or money order.
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.

Transfers Requirements

All prospective transfers wishing to apply for Direct Admissions must meet the York College Transfer Admissions Requirements.

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 on-line. The York College Admissions Office can also accept a check or money order.
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.