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:

  1. Use this to Schedule an appointment or contact Mrs. Claudia Hortua.

  2. Create a Gmail account dedicated solely to your CLIP academic work.

  3. Ensure your Gmail username strictly follows this format using only letters and periods: firstname.lastname.clip@gmail.com (Example: carlos.lopez.clip@gmail.com).

  4. 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