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CUNY Language Immersion Program (CLIP)

Registration

CUNY Language Immersion Program (CLIP) Program Registration Information

Eligibility

New students must have applied to and been admitted into any CUNY college in order to be eligible for CLIP.

General Registration

All Students* must attend one of the Registration/Orientation sessions in–person for the semester they are enrolling.

Check the dates below and choose one (1) session that best suits your schedule. ALL sessions require an appointment. Please schedule your appointment with Mrs. Claudia Hortua - Email: chortua@york.cuny.edu - Text: (929) 269-2587 - Phone: (718) 262-3733

Friendly Reminder:

  • All NEW students must register 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.

Here is what you MUST Do before the Registration date

  • Make an appointment with Mrs. Claudia Hortua.
  • Create a Gmail account exclusively for CLIP academic purposes.
  • Your New Gmail account MUST have the following format: firstname.lastname.clip@gmail.com (Each word separated by a period (.) only words NO numbers) Follow this Example: carlos.lopez.clip@gmail.com
  • You will use your CLIP Gmail account to communicate with your teacher and the CLIP office and to join and post your work on Google Classroom
  • Contact us if you need assistance creating your new Gmail account. Your new Gmail must be created prior to the orientation day.

The Day of the Registration

  • Be on time.
  • Bring a picture ID and payment (ONLY Money Orders)
  • Be prepared to stay approximately 3 hours (Registration and Placement Tests will be done the same day.)

Fall 2025 Session Starts September 2nd to December 22nd

What You Should Expect This Semester

  • Fall 2025 classes are In-Person. This cycle will start on September 2nd and end on December 22nd, 2025 (16 weeks)
  • Schedule: Morning Program: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. Evening Program: 6:00 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.
  • All Fall payments must be in Money Order only. Payment must be received by Friday, August 29th, 2025 by 2:00 pm.

Fees

  • $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

Registration is on a "First-Come First-Served" Basis

Date

Time

Location

Wednesday, July 30

12:00 pm

Science Building 114

Thursday, July 31

2:00 pm

Science Building 114

Monday, August 4

2:00 pm

Science Building 114

Tuesday, August 5

6:00 pm

Science Building 114

Monday, August 11

10:00 am

Science Building 114

Tuesday, August 12

2:00 pm

Science Building 114

Wednesday, August 20

6:00 pm

Science Building 114

Thursday, August 21

2:00 pm

Science Building 114

Friday, August 22

10:00 am

Science Building 114

Tuesday, August 26

2:00 pm

Science Building 114

Wednesday, August 27

10:00 am

Science Building 114

Thursday, August 28

6:00 pm

Science Building 114

Last Update March 17th, 2025

  

CLIP Calendar

Date

Description

Tuesday, September 2nd

First Day of Classes

Monday, September 1st

No Class - Labor Day

Monday, Sept. 22nd - 24th

No Class - Rosh Hashanah

Wednesday, October 1st - 2nd

No Class - Yom Kippur

Monday, October 13th

No Class - Indigenous People's Day / Columbus Day

Monday, October 20th

No Class - Diwali Holiday

Thursday, November 27th - 28th

No Class - Thanksgiving

Monday, December 22nd

Last Day of Classes

Spring 2026 Session Starts January 26th to June 9th

What You Should Expect This Semester

  • Spring 2026 classes are In-Person. This cycle will start on January 26th and end on June 9th, 2025 (16 weeks)
  • Schedule: Morning Program: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. Evening Program: 6:00 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.
  • All Spring payments must be in money order only. Payment must be received by Friday, January 23rd, 2026 by 4:00 pm.

Fees

  • $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

Registration is on a "First-Come First-Served" Basis

Date

Location

To Be Announced

Science Building 114

Last Update on May 28th, 2025

 

CLIP Calendar

Date

Description

Monday, January 26th

First Day of Classes

Thursday, February 12th

No Class - Lincoln’s Birthday

Monday, February 16th

No Class - President’s Day

Tuesday, February 17th

No Class - Lunar New Year

Thursday, March 19th

No Class - Eid al-Fitr

April 1st - April 10th

No Class - Spring Break

Monday, May 25th

No Class - Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 26th

No Class - Eid-al-Adha

Tuesday, June 9th

Last Day of Classes

Summer 2026 Session Starts June Xth to August Xth

What You Should Expect This Semester

  • Summer 2026 classes are In-Person. This cycle will start on day, June Xth and end on day, August Xth, 2026 (6 weeks)
  • Schedule: Morning Program: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. Evening Program: 6:00 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.
  • All Summer payments: Must be in Money Order only. Payment must be received by Thursday, June Xth, 2026 by 5:00 pm.

Fees

  • $75 for those who meet NYS one-year residency requirement
  • $180 for those with less than the one-year NYS residency requirement
  • $18 for students on Public Assistance, or in the SEEK or College Discovery programs

Orientation and Testing Session Dates

Registration is on a "First-Come First-Served" Basis

Date

location

To Be Announced

Science Building 114

Last Update on Sept. 15th, 2025

 

CLIP Calendar

Date

Description

day, June Xrd

First Day of Classes

Friday, July 3rd

No Class - Independence Day (Observed)

day, August Xth

Last Day of Classes

Revised: September 15, 2025