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.
To schedule your appointment, please 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:
Schedule an appointment with 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.
Summer 2026 Session Starts June 22nd to August 3rd
What to Expect This Semester - Summer 2026
Schedule & Attendance
Instruction Mode: In-Person
Start Date: Monday, June 22, 2026
End Date: Monday, August 3, 2026
Semester Length: 6 weeks
Morning Program Hours: 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Evening Program Hours: 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Attendance: Students meet with their instructor five (5) days a week in the classroom.
Independent Work: Outside of class, you are expected to complete all weekly assignments and projects.
Payment Information
All summer program payments must be made by Money Order only.
Payments must be received by Thursday, June 18, 2026, by 5:00 pm.
Program Fees - Summer 2026
- $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 & Testing Session Dates - Summer 2026
Registration is conducted on a First-Come First-Served Basis.
To schedule your appointment or contact:
Mrs. Claudia Hortua
Email: chortua@york.cuny.edu
Text: (929) 269-2587
Phone: (718) 262-3733
Date | TIME | location |
|---|---|---|
Wednesday, May 13 | 3:00 PM | Science Building 114 |
Friday, May 15 | 10:00 am | Science Building 114 |
Tuesday, May 19 | 6:00 pm | Science Building 114 |
Thursday, May 21 | 10:00 am | Science Building 114 |
Tuesday, June 2 | 3:00 pm | Science Building 114 |
Thursday, June 4 | 10:00 am | Science Building 114 |
Tuesday, June 9 | 10:00 am | Science Building 114 |
Wednesday, June 10 | 6:00 pm | Science Building 114 |
Thursday, June 11 | 3:00 pm | Science Building 114 |
Monday, June 15 | 3:00 pm | Science Building 114 |
Wednesday, June 17 | 10:00 am | Science Building 114 |
Thursday, June 18 | 3:00 pm | Science Building 114 |
Last Update on March 9th, 2026 |
CLIP Calendar - Summer 2026
Date | Description |
|---|---|
Monday, June 22nd | First Day of Classes |
Friday, July 3rd | College Closed - Independence Day (Observed) |
Monday, August 3rd | Last Day of Classes |
Revised: June 18, 2026