New Students

Log onto your CUNYfirst account and navigate to the “Student Center” to confirm your decision. You will be required to pay $100* a non-refundable commitment deposit. The fee will be applied toward your tuition.

*Note: Under certain circumstances, we may waive the $100 commitment deposit: If you apply for the Free Application For Financial Aid (FAFSA) and your Student Aid Report (SAR) has an estimated family contribution (EFC) is $3,000 or less.

Health Records

All incoming freshmen MUST submit a completed immunization form with proof of vaccines/immunizations.

Email: StudHealthSvcCtr@york.cuny.edu with any questions or concerns.

College Credits Earned While in High School

Did you earn any college credits while in High School? College credits can be earned through Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), College Now (CN), and other college courses you may have taken at college for college credit while in high school. Before moving forward with Advisement and Registration, please be sure to submit official transcript(s) and/or score report(s) for all college courses earned while in High School to transfereval@york.cuny.edu.

Proof of High School Graduation

Please submit proof of high school graduation to the Admissions department using our Secure Document Portal.

Proof of Residency

1. Are you a US Citizen; or a Permanent Resident; or in a qualifying Immigration Status?
2. Have you continuously resided in State of NY for 12 months immediately preceding the first day of classes?

If you answered "YES" to any of the questions above, then you DO NOT need to prove residency. If you answered "NO" to any of the questions then carefully follow the steps as indicated by CUNY. 

If you think you qualify and need financial aid to help pay for college, you must file the Free Application for 2023-24 Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible!

A FAFSA is required to be considered for financial aid and it is used to apply for all federal financial aid, including the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Loans and Work-Study. Once you have completed the FAFSA, you may then apply for New York State financial aid, such as TAP (for NY State Residents only) in the same session or via the HESC website.

Federal School Code: 004759State TAP Code: 1418

Once you have completed your applications, please check the TO DO LIST in your CUNYFirst Student Center and promptly submit any requested documentation to the Financial Aid Office. For more information, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 718-262-2230 or via email at finaid@york.cuny.edu.

CUNYfirst is your official student account through which you will register for classes, view your financial aid, and pay your bill.

• If you need help to activate your CUNYFirst account please follow the steps in this video.
• Keep your CUNYfirst ID handy. You will no longer be able to use your Social Security number to access your student records.

If you need assistance connecting to your account, please contact the IT Help Desk via Y-connect or call them at 718-262-5311.

Congratulations, you are on the road to registering for first-semester classes. Before you do, however, you will receive an email invitation from Academic Advisement for a meeting. One of our advisors will guide you through choosing classes and set you on the right track for academic success. Please reach out to the Academic Advisement directly via email at FreshmanAdvising@york.cuny.edu. 

The last two steps for you as a new student are to enroll in Orientation and our First-Year Experience (FYE) Program.

At York College, we use our orientation session to give you campus competence and campus confidence. You'll learn where classes are held, what professors will expect from you, and the school resources and support available. The First-Year Experience (FYE) Program uses a comprehensive approach to guide you through a comprehensive program that assists you in acclimating to college life—both academically and through co-curricular activities. Our goal is to make you a member of the York family from the moment you step on campus and help you find ways to share your gifts and talents inside and outside the classroom.

This page has been created to provide you with the most up-to-date information regarding your admission to York College. Please visit often for important updates.