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Direct Admissions
The College only accepts Direct Admission applications from students who were educated within the United States. Students who have been educated outside of the United States must apply at CUNY Undergraduate Admissions for the upcoming semester.
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Academic Requirements
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.
Official transcripts may be hand-delivered in a sealed envelope from the issuing college or high school or mailed to:
The Office of Admissions
York College
94-20 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, Room 1B07
Jamaica, NY 11451
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.
Official transcripts may be hand-delivered in a sealed envelope from the issuing college or high school or mailed to:
The Office of Admissions
York College
94-20 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, Room 1B07
Jamaica, NY 11451
Note: Transfer to the SEEK Program is only possible for students who participated in SEEK, College Discovery, EOP or HEOP at a prior institution.
Additional Requirements
- Additional information may be needed upon review of direct admissions applications (i.e. US Passport, Permanent Residency Card, Certificate of Naturalization or Proof of NYS Residency)
- University Math, Reading, and Writing Proficiency
Direct Admission applicants must meet the University's proficiency requirements by taking the CUNY assessment exams or by meeting the exemptions determined by an admissions counselor. - Commitment Deposit
To confirm your enrollment at York College, please complete the Admission Response Form and submit it as soon as possible. For instructions on the commitment deposit and information on additional enrollment steps, please visit https://www.york.cuny.edu/admissions/new-admits.
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Residency
Academic Core Building
Room 1B07
94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd.
Jamaica, NY 11451
(718) 262-2165
Admissions Office Hours
Monday 9:00-6:30
Tuesday 9:00-5:00
Wednesday 9:00-5:00
Thursday 9:00-6:30
Friday 9:00-12:00
