Frequently Asked Questions

Academic Calendar

Where can I locate the Academic Calendar online?

The academic calendar is located on the Office of the Registrar webpage under "Academic Calendar".

Are the date's subject to change on the calendar?

All dates are subject to change without prior notification.

AP/ CLEP Credits

Where do I submit my AP and or CLEP exam scores?

All Advanced Placement (AP) and CLEP exam scores can be mailed to the Office of the Registrar at York College.

What AP scores does York College accept?

Score 1 and 2: No course or credits awarded

Score 3: Blanket elective credits(BL).

Score 4 or 5: Course equivalent with credit(s).

Who can I contact if I have questions about CLEP exams and what York will accept?

Please review the CLEP exam equivalency information on the Certification Testing page. A score of 50 or better is needed to receive credit. Should students have any questions, please contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@york.cuny.edu.

Enrollment Verification Letter

What is an Enrollment Verification Letter?

An enrollment verification letter is an official letter from York College informing external agencies, institutions and/or employer(s) that the student was previously or currently enrolled at the college.  An enrollment verification letter can contain the amount of credits, the major and or the degree the student received.  

Do I need to pay a fee to receive my Enrollment Verification letter?

No, a fee is not required. 

What is the turnaround time for this document?

As long as the student does not have any negative service indicator(s) the letter is mailed via USPS to the student within 2 business days after the request. 

Can I print out my Enrollment Verification letter at home?

Yes. However, if the letter needs a signature and/or official seal, students will need to request the letter via email to the Office of the Registrar at registrar@york.cuny.edu. 

CUNYFirst Frequently Asked Questions

How do I claim my CUNYfirst account?

New student users can activate their new account by logging onto the York College website and selecting the "Log In" selection on the top right corner and select "CUNYfirst" from the drop-down menu. Select "New User" and begin the activation process.

Degree Works

What is Degree Works?

DegreeWorks is York College's web-based academic advisement and degree audit system. Degree Works generates an easy to read degree audit that takes the courses from a student's transcript and reorganizes them to fulfill requirements for a student's degree, major, minor and skills assessment as defined in the college bulletin. It is recommended that a student check his/her audit monthly due to updating of records.

If I note a discrepancy in Degree Works, who can I speak to?

If you believe there is a discrepancy on your Degree Works contact degreeworks@york.cuny.edu.

What is an ePermit?

An ePermit provides permission for a student in a CUNY College(York) to take course(s) at another CUNY College (Host College). In order to receive permission, a student must meet certain requirements and eligibility. The ePermit is accessible through the students CUNYFirst account. Please note that an ePermit does NOT register a student for a course(s) nor does the issuance of an e-permit guarantee a seat at the Host College.

Can I apply for an ePermit at any time?

No, an ePermit can only be applied for on or shortly after the student's enrollment appointment date and time. The ePermit application process closes the day before classes begin for the semester. If students have any questions or concerns, contact the Office of the Registrar-ePermit Unit at epermit@york.cuny.edu.

Does an ePermit only apply to CUNY schools? Can I take an ePermit at a Non-CUNY school?

Yes, an ePermit only applies to CUNY Colleges. However, a student can apply for a Non-CUNY Permit by contacting the ePermit Unit at epermit@york.cuny.edu or by going to York College Office of the Registrar page for the Non CUNY Permit Application.  The back of the application also has the eligibility and requirements need to apply for the permit.   

How do I apply for an ePermit?

1. Log into your CUNYFirst account. Click on "Student Center".

2. Select the "Academic Records" tiles.

3. On the left side of the page, select "ePermit" from the drop down.

4. Click "Add ePermit with Equivalent Courses", the term/session for which you are applying for the ePermit. The institution is "York College".

5. Select "Continue".

6. The Browse Course Catalog page will appear. Select the subject and course number to be taken on permit.

7. Once the subject and course number is selected, the Course Detail page will appear.

8. Click on "fetch equivalent CUNY courses".

9. Review the listing before selecting a Host College. Click on a box in the "Request ePermit" column to select a Host College. Then click on "ePermit form" at the bottom of the page to begin the application request process.

10. The application page will come up and you will need to enter the "Permit Type".  Please review the types of permit below and select the one that the course will fulfill the degree requirement.

CUNY Baccalaureate-student in an individualized program within CUNY

Major Elective- a course required for the major/minor

General Elective- a course not required for Pathways or major/minor

Pathways College Option-course used to fulfill the general education requirement

Pathways Flexible Core-course used to fulfill the general education requirement

Pathways Required Core-course used to fulfill the general education requirement

Study Abroad-a course taken through the Host College at a foreign institution

11. Enter the Host Session by clicking on the magnifying glass and selecting the session you are requesting the permit.

12. In the Comments field the student can leave a message for the ePermit Unit.

13. Then click "Submit".

14. After submission, the ePermit status will update to "Initiated" with the date and time the ePermit was created.

15. The status will be updated with a decision within 5 business days.

How can I check the status of my ePermit after I have applied?

Student can see that a permit has been approved by using the "search" option in self-service.

To check the status and review the decision of an ePermit application:

Login to CUNYfirst and navigate to Student Center > “Academic Records” tile > ePermit (from the menu on the left),

Select Term and York College

Select "Search ePermit"

All ePermit(s) application for the selected term will display with status and decision

Click on the course you'd like to review the status

Select "Continue"

The ePermit application will appear and a comment from the ePermit Unit at Home College(York) will be noted in the eRegistrar Comments field.

If your status has been updated to "Approved" click on the radio button in the column next to approved to review the decision, allow the Host College up to 5 business days before you contact them to inquire about an enrollment appointment. The Host College will respond via email with the enrollment appointment.

If your status has been updated to "Denied" click on the radio button in the column next to denied to review the decision; make the correction and resubmit another application.

How do I register for an ePermit I was approved for?

The student will receive notification via York College student email with the decision from the Host campus.  If the student has not received notification within 5 business days after an approval from York College the student should inquire at the Host College.  To register for the course just go into your CUNYFirst - Student Center - Scheduler Builder and register the same way you do at York College except the host campus must be the institution. 

What are the requirements to apply for an ePermit?

• Students must have 2.0(or higher) cumulative and major GPA
• Students must currently be matriculated at York College
• Students must have no negative holds on their records(This includes Advisement and Bursar holds)
• All immunization requirements must be met
• Students must have completed a full semester and can't be in their 1st semester at York College (this rule does not apply to Macaulay Honors, CUNY BA and ROTC students)
• Students must have completed the necessary prerequisites for the York College equivalent course

If I have a hold on my record can I apply for an ePermit?

If you have a "negative service indicator"(Stop or Hold) on your record, you must clear it with the office that placed the hold on your record before you can apply for the permit.

How many courses can I take on ePermit?

There is no limit to how many classes a student can take on ePermit except for the credit limit for the semester(student cannot take more than 18 credits in a regular semester without permission). Student can take a combination of ePermit and York College course(s). If you wish to exceed the credit load for a particular term you must obtain permission from the Committee on Academic Policy and Standards(CAPS).

Can I repeat a course on ePermit?

Students can repeat a course on permit. They will only get credit for it once the course is completed and both grades are calculated in their GPA. HOWEVER, course(s) and grade(s) on permit cannot be used towards the "F" policy unless repeated at the same institution. Course(s) must be taken at the same institution the the "F" grade was given.

How do I pay for an ePermit?

Payments for your ePermit course(s) is made to the Home College(York), NOT the Host College. Students eligible for Financial Aid are to apply through their Home College(York) and are responsible for meeting any credit load requirement. Tuition is calculated based on the Host College credits. Course(s) for which material fee(s) are applied are paid by the student to the Host College.

How can I cancel an ePermit course?

To make sure you are not billed for courses you do not intend to take please make sure you drop them prior to the start of classes. In order to successfully cancel an ePermit course, students must drop the course registration at the host campus, cancel the ePermit via CUNYfirst and allow the ePermit Unit at Home College (York) 2-3 business days to process the cancellation.

To cancel an ePermit application:

Log into your CUNYFIRST account

Go to your “Student Center” and click on the “Academic Records” tile

Select “ePermit” (from the menu on the left)

Select “Search ePermit”

Then select the Term (Summer, Fall or Spring and Academic Year) and York College

Select the ePermit that you wish to cancel then click Continue

At the bottom right of the form click on CANCEL.

Once you have cancelled the permit request, allow the ePermit Unit at Home College(York) up to 2 business days to update your CUNYFIRST account.

For more information and/or assistance, contact the Office of the Registrar-ePermit Unit at epermit@york.cuny.edu. In addition, contact Financial Aid at finaid@york.cuny.edu to see how canceling your ePermit will impact your aid.

If I am having a problem with ePermit who can I contact?

If you are having trouble with ePermit, please feel free to email us at epermit@york.cuny.edu, you can always reach a registrar representative either by visiting the office during office hours or during our virtual hours.  Check the Registrar page for available hours.

FERPA

What does FERPA stand for?

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) also known as, the Buckley Amendment is a federal law designed to protect the privacy of education records, to establish the right of students to inspect and review their education records, and to provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate and misleading data through informal and formal hearings. The Act applies to all institutions that are recipients of federal aid administered by the Secretary of Education. Students who are currently enrolled or formerly enrolled regardless of their age or financial dependency status are protected under FERPA. For more information, read the CUNY FERPA Notification to Students.

What is directory information?

Directory information can be defined as the following: students name, attendance dates, home address, present address, email address, phone listing, date and place of birth, photograph, status (full/part-time and or undergraduate/graduate), degree program, credits completed, major, student activities and sports, previous school attended, and degrees, honors and awards received. This information may be released to anyone unless restricted by the written authorization of the student. If you wish to restrict this information, please contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@york.cuny.edu.

What can I do to prevent my directory information from being released?

Students who wish to keep their directory information from being released must fill out the CUNY Directory Information Non-Disclosure Form. By filling out this form, you may request that any or all directory information not be released without your prior written consent. You can submit this form to the Office of the Registrar via the document upload.  

If I would like a parent, spouse, and or family member to have access to my record, what form should I fill out?

If students wish to provide other individuals(s) access to your record(s), the student must complete the FERPA Authorization Form and return the form to the Office of the Registrar.  The person(s) you are providing access to must show proper photo identification as well.

If I am a parent of a college student, do I have the right to see my child's education records, especially if I pay the bill?

The rights under FERPA transfer from the parents to the student, once the student turns 18 years old or enters a postsecondary institution at any age. However, although the rights under FERPA have now transferred to the student, a school may disclose information from an "eligible student's" education records to the parents of the student, without the student's consent, if the student is a dependent for tax purposes. Neither the age of the student nor the parent's status as a custodial parent is relevant. If a student is claimed as a dependent by either parent for tax purposes, then either parent may have access under this provision.

What if my child is a minor and he or she is taking classes at a local college while still in high school, do I have rights?

If a student is attending a postsecondary institution at any age, the rights under FERPA have transferred to the student. However, in a situation where a student is enrolled in both a high school and a post-secondary institution (i.e. College Now and York Early College Academy students), the two schools may exchange information on that student. If the student is under 18, the parents still retain the rights under FERPA at the high school and may inspect and review any records sent by the postsecondary institution to the high school.

What if I want to give an employer, a parent, or third party access to my record?

If a student decides to allow a person (s) and or third-party access to their student record, the student must fill out the FERPA - Permission for Access to Educational Records form. Students can submit their form to the Office of the Registrar via the document upload at https://www.york.cuny.edu/registrar.  

Can College Officials disclose part(s) of my record without my consent? If yes, under what circumstances?

There are several exceptions to FERPA's general prior consent rule that are set forth. One exception is the disclosure of "directory information" if the school follows certain procedures set forth in FERPA. Under section § 99.31 of FERPA, students are able to review the various exceptions/ circumstances as per FERPA regulations.

What should I do if I notice any discrepancies in my student record?

If there are any discrepancies with the student's file, the student may ask the college to amend their record. Students should submit to the Registrar, Dean, Head of the Academic Department, or other appropriate officials, written requests that identify the record(s) they wish to inspect. If the records are not maintained by the college official to whom the request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed.

All requests shall be granted or denied in writing within 45 days of receipt. If the request is granted, you will be notified of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the request is denied or not responded to within 45 days, you may appeal to the college's FERPA appeals officer. Additional information regarding the appeals procedures will be provided to you if a request is denied.

Who should I contact if I have any questions or concerns?

Students can contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@york.cuny.edu.

Graduation

When do I apply for graduation?

Students are required to apply for graduation on CUNYfirst one semester prior to their expected final semester. See the College Academic Calendar for exact application deadline date. Students should seek advisement from their major department prior to applying for graduation, in order to ensure that they have taken the courses required for their major and are using the correct catalog. Graduate level students will be able to apply once they have completed more than half of their program(students in the MSW accelerated cohort will apply a few months after admissions).

How many credits do I need in order to apply for graduation?

In order to apply for graduation, undergraduate students must have completed a minimum of 90 credits (Senior). At the end of every semester, all new seniors are made eligible to apply online for graduation.

How do I apply for graduation?

Students can apply for graduation on CUNYfirst via the Student Center or Self Service. Click on the "Apply for Graduation" link in Self-Service OR Select "Apply for Graduation" from the drop-down menu in your Student Center (as shown below). AND Follow the prompts/links until you hit the green "Submit Application" button.

Step 1: Sign onto your CUNYfirst account and select the "Student Center" tile.

Step 2: Scroll down to select the "Graduation" tile.

Step 3: Verify that your major is correct and select from the available graduation terms. Then select "Continue".

Step 4: Verify that your major and graduation term is correct. Then select "Submit Application".

Step 5: You have successfully applied for graduation.

What happens after I apply for graduation?

After you successfully submit your application for graduation, the Office of the Registrar will review your York College transcript to identify your outstanding degree requirements. This Graduation Checklist will be emailed to your York email account(typically prior to the start of your final semester). In the event that you have not received this Graduation Checklist prior to the start of your final semester, please contact the Graduation Unit in the Office of the Registrar at registrar@york.cuny.edu. You should consult your major department for advisement.

What are the degree requirements for my major?

The degree requirements are listed in the York College Bulletin (Undergraduate and Graduate) which is available online. You may also access your degree requirements on Degree Works(the student advisement audit system through the CUNYfirst "Student Center"). The requirements for your degree are taken from the bulletin which is in effect at the time you were matriculated and declared your major. Bulletins begin in the fall semester and end in the spring semester. Students who become matriculated in the summer term must follow the fall catalog of that year.

What is the Major Residency requirement?

At least half* of the credits in the major program must be taken at York College. Repeated courses do not count towards residency. (*Exceptions include: Accounting which requires 15 credits in Accounting courses to be taken at York, Finance which requires 15 credits in Finance courses at York, and Nursing-RN which requires 25 credits in Nursing courses at York.)

What is the College Residency requirement?

Students are required to complete at least 40 credits at York College for residency. To graduate with honors, at least 56 credits must be taken at York College.

How many Liberal Arts credits are required for graduation?

To earn a Bachelor of Music degree, students are required to complete 30 credits in Liberal Arts courses.  To earn a Bachelor of Science degree, students are required to complete 60 credits in Liberal Arts courses. To earn a Bachelor of Arts degree, students are required to complete 90 credits in Liberal Arts courses. This is a New York State Education Department requirement that MUST be completed.

What GPA is required for graduation?

Most majors require a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for major and overall GPA. Clinical Laboratory Science and Social Work majors require a 2.5 GPA. Public Health and all Teacher Education majors require a 3.00 GPA. Occupational Therapy major requires a 2.8 GPA at the Undergraduate Level and a 3.0 GPA at the Graduate Level. 

What grade point average (GPA) does an undergraduate need in order to graduate with honors?

To Graduate with Honors the following criteria apply:

Cum Laude: 3.500 - 3.699.

Magna cum laude: 3.700 - 3.849.

Summa cum laude: 3.850 - 4.000.

Meet the College's residency requirement of 56 credits.

Computation of Graduation Honors will be based on all grades of A+ through F. NC, R and all failing grades will be calculated as F grades, including repeated courses with the Exclude Credit and GPA repeat code (CUNY F-grade policy).

How many majors and minors can I declare?

There is a limit of two majors and/or minors a student can declare. However, a course cannot be used to complete two different requirements (major/minor).  For example a Biology major could not complete a Chemistry minor because each requires CHEM 231, 232, 233. If a student chooses to major in disciplines offering different types of degree (for example History [BA] and Biology [BS]), the student will only earn one degree based on their primary major.

Can I earn two degrees at the same time?

No. Students with more than one major will only earn one degree based on their primary major. Only students in the Occupational Therapy program will receive two degrees (Bachelor of Science and Master of Science).

Will the diploma show my major?

Bachelor's diplomas do not show the major, only the degree type.  The transcript will display any declared major(s) and minor(s).  Master's diplomas will show the major and the degree type.

The degree requirements have changed since I entered the York College. Will that affect my graduation?

Possibly. If a student stops attending the college for more than one consecutive semester, that student will be required to follow the current bulletin for Pathways General Education requirements upon re-admission. If a student stops attending the college for more than two consecutive semesters that student will also be required to follow the current bulletin for major requirements upon re-admission. Continuing students who have not missed any semesters can continue to follow the bulletin for the academic year in which they declared their major and were matriculated.

How many credits do I need to earn a degree at York?

Students are required to complete a minimum of 120 credits for a Bachelor's degree. Waivers of courses do not release students from acquiring the total number of credits required to earn a degree.

Is it possible for me to graduate in one semester and complete the courses required for my major during the following semester?

No, ALL degree requirements for ALL declared majors and minors must be completed at time of graduation.

Can I graduate if I have an incomplete (INC/PEN) grade in the semester that I apply and/or expect to graduate?

Students cannot graduate with an incomplete (INC/PEN) grade on their record. The graduation term would be postponed to the following term if the final grade is not received prior to the conferral date. If a change of final grade form is not received by the deadline on the Academic Calendar then the grade will be changed to an FIN, which will affect the cumulative GPA and may negatively impact eligibility for graduation. If unsure of deadline to respond please contact the Office of the Registrar Student cannot be assigned a retroactive conferral date.

Can I graduate without the posting of my ePermit course?

No. All grades must be received for any course(s) taken on ePermit whether or not the course(s) is a degree requirement.

Can I receive a grade change after graduation?

No. Once a student has been granted a degree, grade changes for courses taken in semesters prior to receiving the degree are not permitted. If any student expects to receive a grade change, please notify the Graduation Unit in the Office of the Registrar immediately at registrar@york.cuny.edu.

Can I improve my GPA after graduation?

No. Once a student has been conferred a degree, their undergraduate degree GPA will be frozen. Any additional classes taken after the conferral date will be applied towards the student's new degree GPA.

I missed the deadline for submitting my application for graduation online. Will I still be able to apply for that graduation term?

Yes, any student who missed the deadline and has registered for ALL degree requirements must first apply online for the next available graduation term in their CUNYfirst Student Center then contact the Graduation Unit in the Office of the Registrar (from your York email account) at registrar@york.cuny.edu one month after the start of their final semester to request that their application for graduation be switched to the current term. We will accept late applications up until one month prior to the degree conferral date. After then, a student must apply to graduate in the following graduation term.

I applied late for the Spring graduation term; can I still attend the commencement ceremony?

Yes. Student Activities will be notified to add a student's name to the list. A student's name may not appear in the commencement booklet depending on how late the student applied. Attending the ceremony does not mean that the student has graduated. The commencement booklet refers to all students as "Candidates" which means that students might possibly earn their degree that year.  The office of the Registrar will certify a student's graduation status after all final grades have been posted.

My major department plans to substitute or waive a major/pre-major/minor requirement(s), when should the department submit the request?

These memos should be submitted to the Office of the Registrar no later than one month prior to the graduation date. Ideally, these requests should be submitted shortly after the department has advised and discussed it with the student.

Why do I have a Registration Hold for Potential Graduate?

This negative service indicator is placed during a student's final semester to prevent the potential graduate from registering for any future term(s).

Can I choose to defer my graduation to a later term?

Yes, contact the Graduation Unit in the Office of the Registrar (from your York email account) at registrar@york.cuny.edu. Provide your EMPL ID#, the semester and year in which you have currently applied, the semester and year in which you want to change it to, and a brief sentence(s) explaining the reason for the request. Alternatively, you can complete the Application to Defer Graduation form and submit it along with your photo ID to the York College Secure Document Registrar Portal. Once processed, the Registration hold and any lists which identify students as a potential graduate will be removed.

What is the difference between graduation (conferral) and commencement?

Students graduate at the point when every degree requirement has been fulfilled. There are four conferral dates each year: Fall (January 1), Winter (February 1), Spring (June 1), Summer (September 1).

Commencement is a ceremony held once a year for all candidates for graduation of that academic year. The commencement date is published on the Academic Calendar of the Spring semester.

Can I pick up my diploma at the college?

The diploma pick up option is no longer available. Students who have graduated on or after Spring 2020 (June 1, 2020) will have their diplomas mailed to their “Home Address” listed in CUNYfirst approximately two months after the degree conferral date. Once the diplomas have been ordered, Parchment (York's diploma vendor) will send an email to your preferred email address and text message (if your Mobile number is entered in CUNYfirst) with information on how to access your digital diploma.  This email will also indicate that your printed diploma will ship within a few weeks from the date of the email.

I graduated prior to June 2020 and my diploma was shipped to the college due to personal request or financial hold, when can I pick up the diploma?

While the Office of the Registrar remains closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, any former graduate can email the Office of the Registrar at registrar@york.cuny.edu with a copy of their photo ID and specify a mailing address for the diploma to be shipped to (provided that there are no financial holds currently on their record at the time of request). The diploma should ship out within 1 week of the request.

I graduated and have not received my diploma, who can I contact?

Recent graduates must wait at least 2 months for delivery of their diploma.  If the diploma has not been received two months after your graduation date, then please contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@york.cuny.edu.

Will I receive my diploma if I have hold on my account?

A Financial Aid exit interview hold will prevent a graduate from receiving their diploma. If the exit interview has not been completed and the negative service indicator has not been released, the diploma will not be released by Office of the Registrar. Bursar and library holds no longer prevent the release of the diploma nor transcript.

When can I request a letter of completion?

Once all student grades have been posted in CUNYfirst, students can formally request a letter of completion from the Office of the Registrar at registrar@york.cuny.edu. These requests can take up to 5 business days for processing so plan accordingly. Enrollment verification letters with the degree posted on it are typically available within 3 weeks of the graduation date.

When can I request a transcript?

When placing the order, be sure to select "Hold for Degree" to prevent the transcript from being printed until after the degree is posted. Transcripts with the degree posted on it are typically available within 3 weeks after the graduation date.

I lost my diploma, how can I order a duplicate copy?

There is a $30 fee per duplicate diploma requested. If ordering more than one diploma, please adjust the quantity accordingly. Information on accessing your digital diploma will be sent to you by email and mobile text (if cell phone number was provided on order) once the order is placed within 2 weeks. Printed diploma will be mailed to the address provided within 6 weeks from order date.

How can I order a duplicate diploma with my current legal name?

Students must complete the Personal Data Change Form and upload the necessary supporting documentation to the York College Secure Document Portal.  After you receive confirmation from the Office of the Registrar that the name was updated in CUNYfirst, then you can submit the "Duplicate Diploma" form.

International Students

How do I stay in status?

Student will remain in status by registering for 12 or more credits every semester and maintaining a GPA of 2.0 or higher.

What happens if I go out of status?

Students that are out of status will be in the US illegally and will be reported to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

Can I work on campus?

Yes, students can work on campus however, not for no more than 20 hours per week.

Can I work off-campus?

Yes, only in your related field of study. Be sure to visit the DSO for more information.

Do I qualify for lower tuition?

No. International students pay out-of-state tuition. 

Can I leave the US to visit my home country or go on vacation?

Yes. As long as classes are not in session and your I- 20 is signed by the Designated School Official (DSO). If there is an emergency in your home country, please contact Michelle Sabio at msabio@york.cuny.edu for further information.

Readmission

What is readmission?

Readmission is when a student who has been previously enrolled at York College takes a break of one or more semesters and decides to return to the college.

When do I need to readmit?

Students who have been separated from the college for one or more semesters in good academic standing (GPA 2.0 or higher) can retrieve a Readmission Application on the Office of the Registrar site and upload the application into the Registrar document portal. 

Do I need to pay a fee when I readmit?

Yes. There is a $20 non- refundable Readmission fee.

Do I need to meet any criteria(s) in order to readmit?

Yes, students whose cumulative GPA was 2.0 or higher can apply for readmission, directly on the document portal on the Office of the Registrar site. Students whose cumulative GPA was below a 2.0 when last in attendance at York must contact the Committee on Academic Policy and Standards at osas@york.cuny.edu for permission to readmit. If approved by the Committee the student must submit a copy of the approval along with a completed Readmission application to the Office of the Registrar at http://york.cuny.edu/registrar document portal.

Can I readmit if I was academically dismissed or on probation?

Students who were dismissed or placed on academic probation when last in attendance at York, must first contact the Committee on Academic Policy and Standards (CAPS) at osas@york.cuny.edu to petition. Once a student's petition is reviewed, the Committee will send notification to the student of their decision. Once they receive their decision then the student can retrieve a Readmission Application on the Office of the Registrar site at http://york.cuny.edu/registrar and upload the application into the Registrar document portal. 

Registration

When does Registration begin and end for each term?

Please review the Academic Calendar.

How can I register for my classes on CUNYfirst?

Step1: Log into CUNYfirst: https//home.cunyfirst.cuny.edu to access your Student Center via the CUNYfirst Menu.

Step 2: Access Schedule Builder via Student Center:

A- Select Student Center

B-Select Schedule Builder

Step 3: Click on the Semester (eg. Fall 2022, Winter 2023, etc)

Step 4: Enter in Course in Search to add to your schedule:

Step 5: Block out times on Calendar you cannot take courses so you can determine the ideal schedule:

Step 6: You can view Class Details to see specifics about a course:

Step 7: The available class schedules will show.  If there is more than 1 schedule available you can use the arrows to see available options.

You can also view the calendar to see the overall dates for theses courses on the bottom of the page and there will also be an indicator if some classes are online.

Step 8: Click Do Actions to Enroll:

You should get a result of "Success" indicating you are officially enrolled.

When I register for my courses online, I keep getting error messages, what should I do?

Please view the snapshots below:

Scenario 1: Student's may receive a message informing them that they do not meet the requirements for certain course(s).

Resolution: Student have not taken the requisites needed to register.

Scenario 2: Student's repeating a course after a certain amount of times may receive the error message below.

Resolution: Student should visit the Office of the Registrar for more assistance.

Scenario 3: Student  attempting to register for a course requiring department consent.

Resolution: Student should visit the department for consent to be entered in CUNYFirst.

Scenario 4: Student's registering for a closed section will receive the following error message.

Resolution: Student should visit the department to request class permission.

How do I know when courses are closed on CUNYfirst?

On the registration page, students will find a legend informing them of sections that are open, closed or if you need to waitlist. Below is the legend:

Can I register for classes, if I have "Hold(s)" on my account?

There are certain "Negative Service" indicators (holds) that can prevent students from registering for their classes. Below are some Negative indicators that can prevent students from registering:

1. Students with negative service indicators will notice a red icon at the top of their student services page. Students with negative service indicators should review their "Holds" on their Student Center page.Student reviewing their holds will see one or more items listed, such as the example below. Keep in mind students who attended other CUNY schools will see holds from their prior institution:

2. Student reviewing their holds will see one or more items listed, such as the example below. Keep in mind students who attended other CUNY schools will see holds from their prior institution:

3.If students want more information pertaining to their hold, they can click on the active blue links under the "Hold Item" column and review their hold and know which office they can speak to. Below is an example of what students will see:

I would like to re-take a course, is this possible?

Yes. If a student has passed a course(s) and want to re-take the course(s) for a better grade, they can re-take the course(s).  Students will not receive credit for re-taking the course.  However, both grades will always appear on the student's transcript and computed into the cumulative GPA. In addition, if receiving financial aid, you should inquire how re-taking course(s) can impact aid.

How do I add courses to my shopping cart?

Please follow the steps to get your courses onto the shopping cart.

If I place my courses in the shopping cart, does that guarantee that I have a seat in the class?

No. Students adding courses into their shopping cart has not secured a seat for classes. Placing the courses in the shopping cart simply assists students with knowing which course, section, time and date they want to take the for the semester.

How do I swap courses?

Please follow the steps in order to swap course(s). Please check the Academic Calendar for deadlines to swap each term without being charged.

How can I drop my courses?

Please follow the steps in order to drop the course(s). Please check the Academic Calendar for refund period.

When do I register for classes?

Students can register on their assigned enrollment appointment date and time. The enrollment appointment will be on the students CUNYfirst account, in "Student Services Center".

Second Degree Students

I graduated from York College and would like to pursue a second degree, where do I go?

York graduates must apply for a second degree with the Admissions Office at admissions@york.cuny.edu.   

Student Records

Would I be able to make copies of any documents on file?

No. Once student records are sent from Admissions to the Office of the Registrar, all documents become College property.

Who has access to my record?

You as the student have access and any other company(s) and/ or official(s) you give signed authorization using the FERPA - Permission for Access to Educational Records.

Transcript Request

Where can I request my official transcript?

You can request your transcript online CUNY Transcripts.