CLIP Registration
CUNY Language Immersion Program (CLIP) Program Registration Information
Eligibility
To enroll in CLIP, all new students must first apply to and be admitted into a CUNY college.
General Registration
All Students* are required to attend one in-person Registration/Orientation session for the semester in which they plan to enroll.
Please review the dates listed under "Orientation and Testing Session Dates" and choose one session that fits your schedule. Appointments are required for all sessions.
Use this to schedule your appointment, or contact Mrs. Claudia Hortua:
Email: chortua@york.cuny.edu
Text: (929) 269-2587
Phone: (718) 262-3733
Important Reminders
All NEW students must complete registration and take the CLIP placement tests on the same day.
Returning students who skipped one cycle or more must register and take the CLIP placement tests again.
Before Your Registration Date
Please complete these steps before arriving for registration:
Use this to Schedule an appointment or contact Mrs. Claudia Hortua.
Create a Gmail account dedicated solely to your CLIP academic work.
Ensure your Gmail username strictly follows this format using only letters and periods:
firstname.lastname.clip@gmail.com(Example:carlos.lopez.clip@gmail.com).Note that you will use this Gmail account to communicate with teachers, access the CLIP office, and submit assignments through Google Classroom.
Need help creating your new Gmail account? Contact us. Your new Gmail must be created before orientation day.
On the Day of the Registration
Please come prepared and keep the following in mind:
Arrive on time.
Bring a valid photo ID.
Bring your payment (Money Order Only).
Plan to stay for about 3 hours. Both Registration and Placement Testing will be completed during this single visit.
Next Cycles
Spring 2027
- Start: Monday, January 25, 2027
- End: Thursday, June 3, 2027
Summer 2027
- Start: Monday, June 21, 2027
- End: Monday, August 2, 2027
Fall 2026 Session Starts September 8th to December 23rd
What You Should Expect - Fall 2026
- Fall 2026 classes are In-Person - 16 weeks
- Date: September 8th - December 23rd, 2026
- Class Schedule:
- Morning: 9:00 am – 2:30 pm.
- Evening: 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
- You will be meeting your instructor five (5) days a week in the classroom. Outside of class, you will be expected to complete all the assignments and projects each week.
- Payment Method: Money Order only.
Fees - Fall 2026
- $180 for those who meet NYS one-year residency requirement
- $450 for those with less than the one-year NYS residency requirement
- $45 for students on Public Assistance, or in the SEEK or College Discovery programs
Orientation and Testing Session Dates - Fall 2026
Registration is on a "First-Come First-Served" Basis
Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
Tuesday, August 4 | 3:00 pm | Science Building 114 |
Thursday, August 6 | 10:00 am | Science Building 114 |
Monday, August 10 | 6:00 pm | Science Building 114 |
Wednesday, August 12 | 1:00 pm | Science Building 114 |
Monday, August 17 | 1:00 pm | Science Building 114 |
Wednesday, August 19 | 3:00 pm | Science Building 114 |
Friday, August 21 | 10:00 am | Science Building 114 |
Tuesday, August 25 | 6:00 pm | Science Building 114 |
Thursday, August 27 | 3:00 pm | Science Building 114 |
Friday, August 28 | 10:00 am | Science Building 114 |
Tuesday, September 1 | 1:00 pm | Science Building 114 |
Thursday, September 3 | 10:00 am | Science Building 114 |
Last Update July 22nd, 2026 |
CLIP Calendar - Fall 2026
Date | Description |
|---|---|
Tuesday, September 8th | First Day of Classes |
Monday, September 7th | No Class - Labor Day |
Friday, September 11th | No Class - Rosh Hashanah |
Monday, September 21st | No Class - Yom Kippur |
Monday, October 12th | No Class - Indigenous People's Day / Columbus Day |
Thursday, November 26th - 27th | No Class - Thanksgiving |
Wednesday, December 23rd | Last Day of Classes |
Revised: August 12, 2026