CLIP Eligibility and Cycles
Eligibility:
- In order to be eligible for CLIP, new students must have been accepted into any CUNY college.
- Double-repeating ESL students dismissed from CUNY are also eligible for the program.
- If you have not applied yet, go to the Admissions Office website or visit AC-2C01.
- Or visit the CUNY Undergraduate Admissions website
- If you need additional information, contact us: Main: (718) 262-3733 | Mobile: (929) 269-2587 | email: chortua@york.cuny.edu
Benefits:
- Financial Aid Not Used
- Experienced College Teachers
- College Preparation English (Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking)
- Chance To Retest For CUNY Accuplacer ESL Test
- Accessible Computer Lab, exclusively for CLIP students use
- Up to 3 Cycles (Spring, Summer & Fall) In The Program
Spring, Fall and Summer
SPRING | FALL | SUMMER | |
|---|---|---|---|
Cycle | February - June | September - December | June - August |
Lenght | 16 weeks/25 hours per week | 14 weeks/25 hours per week | 6 weeks/25 hours per week |
NYS Residents | $180 | $180 | $75 |
Out-of-State Residents | $450 | $450 | $180 |
Public Assistance Recipients or SEEK/CD Students | $45 | $45 | $18 |
Payment method | MONEY ORDER | MONEY ORDER | MONEY ORDER |
Schedule of classes:
- Day Classes Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM
- Evening Classes Monday to Friday 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Revised: August 12, 2026