CUNYFirst/CUNYBuy

Each form has very specific information on the form. At the top is generally contact information. The key is for the person who is to receive the requested roles to insure they either physically sign the form or use the "Confidentiality" code. Instructions on how to get this code are clearly on any of the forms requesting this. The forms must also be approved by the immediate manager and the managers names must be on the form or it will be returned. Once the form is properly filled out, save it and add the persons name who the form is for to improve processing. To improve processing, get all signatures on the form.

Currently there are over 20 different types of forms for various roles within the CUNYfirst system. The more common forms when onboarding used are Campus Solutions, Procurement and Travel and Expense. Discuss roles with your department head who are responsible for signing off of these forms before they are moved along in the process. Always get the forms from the following link to be sure to have the latest. If the form is not a current form it will be returned. Here is the link to the forms: CUNYFirst

First ensure your form includes:

1. Requester’s contact information
2. Signature or confidentiality code
3. Manager’s approval (Get the actual signature on the form for faster processing, write the name in on the fields)
4. All other mandatory signatures from the various approvers depending on the form (will be returned if missing)

To submit your request do the following:

1. Go to the link: YConnect CUNYfirst Portal
2. Login with your York College credentials
3. Fill in all the information on the submission form including the name of the form you are using
4. Attach your form in the form attachment section

_{You can expect to get a confirmation email for your submission. Please keep in mind that your properly filled out form is only the first phase of the submission process. Additional approvals may be needed depending on the roles, if you want your form to move through this process as fast as possible, get those signatures required by the form otherwise the process is greately delayed since the form will be returned.}

CUNYBuy Training - (Training must be successfully completed prior to requesting access to CUNYBuy)

To access any CUNYBuy course, you will be required to login to Blackboard using your CUNY login credentials (first.lastname##@login.cuny.edu). To self-enroll into each applicable course do the following:

• Under the Red "ACCESS DENIED" click “+Enroll” on the left.

• Click the Submit button to complete the enrollment. 

• Click the OK button to proceed to the CUNYBuy course.​​​​​​​

If you are experiencing difficulties accessing the Blackboard training, this is not a CUNYBuy issue.  Create a ServiceNow ticket with your campus IT and request it be assigned to CIS Training. Contact helpdesk@york.cuny.edu

CUNYBUY Support Sessions Twice Weekly schedule every Tuesday & Thursday 11AM-12:30PM

Support Sessions

Advance registration is not required.    All are required to have successfully completed the applicable Blackboard training prior to joining these sessions.

***Support session ends early at 11:45AM if there are no attendees, or all questions have been answered***

In order to avoid delays, get all the signatures required on the form. This includes all signatures outside of the requestor and manager. Review the forms carefully, signatures are required by the business owners of each pillar depending on what roles from what pillars are being requested. To know who needs to sign off on your form you can review the "Access Approvers and Subject Matter Experts" list on this page. The more common forms it's either Registrar's Office for any form that deals with student data or the Business and or Budget Office for any form that deals with finance. Forms will be returned if the signatures are not on them starting May 1st, 2025