Other Applicants
Prospective students seeking a non-traditional college experience are welcome to attend York college as a non-degree, e-permit, or senior citizen.
Students who want to take courses at York College as non-matriculated student must submit a Non-Degree application.
Applicants who have started post-secondary work with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher, may file a non-degree application and submit transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended. If the cumulative grade point average falls below 2.0, the applicant will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will be required to submit "official" transcripts from all institutions attended. Under no circumstances will grade reports be accepted.
Note: All non-degree applicants must take and pass the CUNY Assessment Tests or be otherwise exempt.
York College reserved the right not to admit students into non-degree status based on prior educational background.
Application and Fee
To submit your non-degree application, you must upload your application and unofficial transcripts on the Admission's "Documents Upload" link. Once processed, you will receive a link to make a payment on the Cunyfirst account. (At this time, we are not accepting mailed applications or transcripts to our facility)
Non-Degree Application
Please note that non-degree students are not eligible for financial aid or student loans and are billed at the non-degree tuition rate.
It is highly recommended that you complete your Non-Degree application before the first day of classes. It is the student's responsibility to clear all enrollment steps before registering for classes. Also, please note, it takes 24 hours to clear the immunization service indicators on the CUNYFirst system.
Matriculation Policy
Non-degree students are eligible to apply for matriculation (degree status) during the semester in which they meet the requirements for a change of status. The change takes effect the following semester.
The student must meet the following conditions prior to the intended semester of matriculation:
- Pass all CUNY Skills Assessment Tests
- Earn a minimum of 6 York College credits with a 2.5 or higher GPA
- Have all prior official transcripts on file in the Office of the Registrar
Applications for a Change of Status can be obtained in the Office of the Registrar.
New York State Residency
Any information on the non-degree application, which indicates prior residence outside of New York State (NYS), will require additional documentation to prove residency in NYS for tuition purposes. Students may have to provide documents to verify that they have resided in NYS for at least 1 year prior to the semester of enrollment.
Immunization Requirement
New York State Public Health Law 2165 requires all students entering a post-secondary institution to provide their health services center with immunity to Measles, Mumps, and Rubella. This law applies to students born on or after January 1, 1957, who are registered for 6 or more credits at a CUNY campus. Proof of immunity must be documented by a healthcare practitioner. for more information please see the Student Health Services Center.
