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Baruch College

Baruch College is a thriving urban, multicultural institution that attracts motivated students of proven achievement who are committed to making their dreams a reality. Their ability and drive, along with the superb education for which Baruch is known, have stablished the College’s national and international reputation for excellence.

Brooklyn College

An innovative, liberal arts college with an international reputation for academic excellence, Brooklyn College offers an exceptional education for undergraduate and graduate students as well as an amazing campus renowned for its beauty, friendliness and diversity.

The City College of New York

Since its founding in 1847, The City College of New York has emphasized academic excellence combined with access to higher education. This strategy has produced remarkable results. Recognized as a premier public institution of higher education, CCNY is one of America’s great educational success stories.

College of Staten Island

The College of Staten Island (CSI) is a four-year college within CUNY whose mission is academic excellence leading to personal growth and professional success. The College offers 35 academic programs, 15 graduate degree programs and challenging doctoral programs in cooperation with the CUNY Graduate Center.

Hunter College

Founded in 1870, Hunter is one of the oldest and most distinguished public colleges in the nation. It’s also the largest college in the CUNY system. Hunter provides undergraduate and graduate students alike with first-rate programs in the liberal arts and sciences and professional fields including education, health care professions, nursing and social work.

John Jay College

An international leader in educating for justice, John Jay College of Criminal Justice offers a rich liberal arts and professional studies curriculum to a diverse student body in a vibrant urban setting. In teaching and research, the College defines justice both narrowly, with an eye to the needs of criminal justice and public service agencies, and broadly and humanistically, in terms of enduring questions about fairness, equality and the rule of law.

Lehman College

Lehman College was founded in 1968 and has graduated over 50,000 men and women who have gone on to achieve distinctive careers in business, government, arts, social services and other fields. With more than 90 undergraduate and graduate degree programs and specializations, Lehman College is committed to meeting the educational needs of its students, offering a quality liberal arts education and preparation for successful careers and advanced study.

Macaulay Honors College

Macaulay Honors College is the flagship honors program for The City University of New York (CUNY). As University Scholars, Macaulay students receive full-tuition scholarships, individualized advising, opportunity grants for study-abroad and research and an exclusive curriculum that explores the history as well as the cultural, scientific, economic and social challenges of New York City.

Medgar Evers College

Founded in 1970, Medgar Evers is the newest CUNY four-year college. Named in honor of the slain civil rights leader Medgar Wiley Evers, the College ensures students acquire the intellectual, creative and social tools they will need to achieve lifelong success and make a difference in our world. A four-year, community-minded college with a diverse faculty and student body, Medgar Evers provides a strong foundation for professional achievement and advanced study.

New York City College of Technology

City Tech, CUNY’s four-year college of technology, is the largest public college of technology in New York State and a national model for technological education. Technology is more than just the subject matter at City Tech. Advanced technology and access to cutting edge equipment support teaching and learning in every portion of the College. The City Tech experience provides a setting where students prepare for tomorrow’s workforce, where knowledge of the most advanced technology is a necessity, not a luxury.

Queens College

U.S. News and World Report’s America’s Best Colleges (2010) ranks Queens College among the top 10 public universities in the category “Best Universities—Master’s (North).” The beautiful 77-acre campus is located on the highest point in the borough and boasts a traditional quad with a view of the Manhattan skyline. The College serves more than 20,000 students from 140 nations and features a new state-of-the-art residence hall, The Summit.

York College

York College provides students with a one-of-a-kind educational experience. It offers many features of a major university, including a distinguished faculty and strong pre-professional programs. At the same time, students benefit from individualized attention and a strong sense of community. York College combines state-of-the-art facilities, a career-focused curriculum and a small-college atmosphere, providing its students with a unique academic experience.

Borough of Manhattan Community College

Located on Chambers Street between Greenwich and West Street, BMCC is one of the nation’s leading community colleges. In the heart of an exciting and vibrant city, BMCC reflects the best of downtown Manhattan: the culture of Tribeca, the vibrancy of Wall Street and the promise of the Statue of Liberty. BMCC offers general, liberal arts, career education and continuing education programs to meet the needs, interests and aspirations of students of all ages.

Bronx Community College

Bronx Community College has helped in transforming the lives of more than 33,000 graduates who have gone on to earn bachelor’s degrees or pursue careers as skilled professionals and technicians. Located on New York City’s highest natural peak, the College’s 54-acre campus provides an inspiring setting for learning and making the most of one’s talents and ambitions.

Hostos Community College

Named in honor of Eugenio María de Hostos, the Puerto Rican educator, writer and patriot, Hostos Community College enrolls about 5,500 students, serving a diverse student body, the highest concentration of whom come from Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and South and Central America. The College takes pride in its historical role in educating students from diverse ethnic, racial, cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Kingsborough Community College

A comprehensive two-year college, Kingsborough offers programs in the liberal arts and sciences as well as career-focused majors. The College enrolls about 15,000 degree-seeking students but serves an increasing population each year with non-credit courses and specialized programs. A breathtaking campus, flexible schedules and a strong commitment to student success make Kingsborough an ideal learning environment.

LaGuardia Community College

Recently named one of the top three large community colleges in the U.S. in a national survey, LaGuardia Community College provides students with an unparalleled education in an international environment. LaGuardia prepares students for either immediate employment or transfer to four-year colleges, where they can earn baccalaureate degrees.

Queensborough Community College

Queensborough Community College is a place where students pursue their dreams: academically, professionally, socially and in service to their community. This is an active and challenging learning environment where students experience academic excellence and a wealth of opportunities that prepare them for the world of work.