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STEP 1: Select Campus & Accept Offer of admission in CUNYfirst Student Center
STEP 1: Select Campus & Accept Offer of admission in CUNYfirst Student Center
Students must have claimed their CUNYfirst to do this - and most should have done this in the application process.
Click the I Accept Offer button
Students might accidentally or purposefully accept offers as multiple campuses
Many students do not need to pay the $100 commitment fee - usually if they apply with a fee waiver or have a low EFC on the FAFSA. The “Pay Commitment Deposit” will still stay on the screen. If a student pays and they don’t need to, this money will go into their account and be used for tuition.
You’ll know this is done when:
Once a student accepts the offer, the message at the top of “Application Information” changes from “Congratulations you have been admitted” to “Your Application is complete. You have been admitted.” (see visual here)
How to Return to My Application.pdfView My Application Status.pdfSTEP 2: Complete Financial Aid To Dos
STEP 2: Complete Financial Aid To Dos
Students will see key tasks to complete in their To Do list
Note: There may be To Dos that are not for the campus the student is going to - this often looks like seeing the same task multiple times.
See To Dos by campus by clicking on ‘more’ under the To Do List and complete ones that say BCC under “Institution”
Here are some common Financial Aid To Do and what you need to do:
Here are some common Financial Aid To Do and what you need to do:
File the FAFSA Now/File TAP Now
File the FAFSA Now/File TAP Now
Context: Student needs to complete FAFSA and/or TAP -- and make sure the campus is included on it.
What to do: Do your FAFSA or TAP/Dream Act based on the To Do
Selected for verification
Selected for verification
Context: Student needs to submit the forms required for verification.
You’ll also see what forms the student needs to submit:
2019 Std Fed Tax Trns (2019 Student Federal Tax Transcript)
2019 Parent Fed Tax Trns (2019 Parent Federal Tax Transcript)
2020 V1 Dep Verification Wrk (V1 Verification Form for Dependents)
What to do: Verification Forms are submitted via File Net in CUNYfirst. Directions are here.
Context: Student needs to accept their financial aid award.
What to do: Student can use the links to View and Accept their Award
You’ll know this is done when you no longer see To Dos that say:
You’ll know this is done when you no longer see To Dos that say:
File FAFSA now
File TAP Now
Selected for Verification
2019 Std Fed Tax Trns
Step 3: Enrollment Tasks
Step 3: Enrollment Tasks
Students will see key tasks to complete in their To Do list
Note: There may be To Dos that are not for the campus the student is going to - this often looks like seeing the same task multiple times.
See To Dos by campus by clicking on ‘more’ under the To Do List and complete ones that has the college you are attending under “Institution”
Here is a link to help you understand how to upload documents into CUNYfirst
Here are some common Enrollment To Dos and what you need to do:
Here are some common Enrollment To Dos and what you need to do:
How to Upload Document.pdfImmunization - MMR
Immunization - MMR
Context: This is a record of the Measles, Mumps, Rubella vaccine. For most DOE students this will automatically be sent in July with the final transcript.
What to do: If this is still on the To Do list in late July, follow up with the High School.
FYI: Immunization shows up in the TO DO and the HOLDS sections.
Meningitis Acknowledgement
Meningitis Acknowledgement
Context: This is a form to show that a student either has proof of a meningitis vaccine or doesn’t want to/can’t get the immunization.
What to do: Click on the link in the To Do, read the document, and either submit proof of meningitis vaccine or select the third option (I have read and understand the risks of not getting the vaccine).
FYI: Meningitis Acknowledgement shows up in the TO DO and the HOLDS sections
Admissions Application To Do
Admissions Application To Do
Context: Students might have ongoing application steps (ie submit recommendation letter). This won’t be relevant for where the student has accepted their offer.
What to do: Double check which campus it’s for and then you might be able to ignore.
You’ll know this is done when when you no longer see a To Do in CUNYFirst that says:
You’ll know this is done when when you no longer see a To Do in CUNYFirst that says:
Immunization - MMR
Meningitis Acknowledgement
Admissions Application to Do
Step 4: Address Holds!
Step 4: Address Holds!
Holds prevent students from registering for classes.
Some To Dos become Holds and you’ll see in both places
Here are some common Holds and what you need to do:
Here are some common Holds and what you need to do:
**As of June 1, 2021 - our understanding is that Immunization - MMR, Meningitis Acknowledgement and a COVID vaccine will not prevent a student from registering for classes BUT if the student is taking an in person or hybrid class, they will need to submit proof of immunization, Meningitis Acknowledgement and (likely) proof of COVID vaccine.
Advising Services Indicator
Advising Services Indicator
Context: This is a hold for all new students, it cannot be removed. It means the student needs to speak with an advisor before they can register for classes.
What to do: Speak with an advisor! Check email for information about making a registration appointment.
Admissions Services Indicator: Need Proof of NYC Residency
Admissions Services Indicator: Need Proof of NYC Residency
Context: The student needs to confirm their NYC Residency to receive in-city tuition rates.
What to do: Students who graduated from a NYC high school should not face this challenge. If they do, fill out a form specific to the CUNY college (review by selecting college in navigation bar) or call the admissions office.
Admissions Services Indicator: Affidavit/Undocumented
Admissions Services Indicator: Affidavit/Undocumented
Submit Proof of Graduation
Submit Proof of Graduation
Context: The Campus needs proof that the student has graduated to enroll them. For most DOE students this will automatically be sent in July.
What to do: If this is still a Hold in late July, follow up with High School or send a photo of HS diploma to the admissions office with EMPLID
Immunization - MMR
Immunization - MMR
Context: This is a record of the Measles, Mumps, Rubella vaccine. For most DOE students this will automatically be sent in July with the final transcript.
What to do: If this is still on the To Do list in late July, follow up with theHigh School
FYI: Immunization shows up in the TO DO and the HOLDS sections
Meningitis Acknowledgement
Meningitis Acknowledgement
Context: This is a form to show that a student either has proof of a meningitis vaccine or doesn’t want to/can’t get the immunization.
What to do: Click on the link in the To Do, read the document, and either submit proof of meningitis vaccine or select the third option (I have read and understand the risks of not getting the vaccine).
FYI: Meningitis Acknowledgement shows up in the TO DO and the HOLDS sections
You’ll know this is done when when you no longer see Holds in CUNYFirst that say things like:
You’ll know this is done when when you no longer see Holds in CUNYFirst that say things like:
Admissions Service Indicator
Advising Service Indicator
Submit Proof of Graduation
Immunization - MMR
Meningitis Acknowledgement
Step 5: Advisement/Orientation
Step 5: Advisement/Orientation
During your appointment, you’ll discuss your academic and career goals and get support with your class selection and registration.
Please allow up to one (1) hour for your advisement and registration appointment.
To prepare for advisement, students should:
To prepare for advisement, students should:
Have access to CUNYfirst
Know their preferred schedule (ie. morning/afternoon/weekend classes)
Have an appointment scheduled with advisor (or attending orientation with Student Success Coach Unit)
Have watched a Schedule Builder video
Note: Before registering, students should confirm if they met CUNY proficiency.
Students should check their Milestones (see visual here)
If students have proficiency in math, reading or writing, that means they are ready for credit-bearing courses
If they do not have proficiency in Math, they should consider a Co-Req class or Math Start
If they do not have proficiency in Reading or Writing, they should consider a Co-Req class
If they do not have proficiency in Reading or Writing and English is not their first language, they may be eligible for CUNY CLIP.
If they do not have proficiency in Reading, Writing or Math, they should consider CUNY Start
Note: ESL/MLL students will receive an email from CUNY Central to take the ESL Diagnostic.
You’ll know this is done when you see classes in your CUNYFirst Student Center!
You’ll know this is done when you see classes in your CUNYFirst Student Center!
Step 6: Set up College Email Account
Step 6: Set up College Email Account
If you would like to know how to do this at a specific school you can click the navigation bar and select the college you would like to review.
Ongoing: Answers to Common Challenges
Ongoing: Answers to Common Challenges
Student is being charged out of state tuition?
Student is being charged out of state tuition?
Fix Residency Status by communicating directly with Admissions and Recruitment.
Look at colleges in navigation bar to get more information by college.
I don’t know what Blackboard is and how to use it?
I don’t know what Blackboard is and how to use it?
I don’t know what DegreeWorks is and how to use it.
I don’t know what DegreeWorks is and how to use it.
Degree Works: See the Classes Required for your Major
I’m locked out of my CUNYfirst Account
I’m locked out of my CUNYfirst Account
Start over!
Video 1: Claiming your CUNY First Account
Video 2: Accepting your offer
*Make sure you also use the "-" in your birthday. If you need additional assistance you can contact your colleges and can find more information by school in navigation bad
*Make sure you also use the "-" in your birthday. If you need additional assistance you can contact your colleges and can find more information by school in navigation bad
I don’t know how to pay for college, like after I’ve done my financial aid.
I don’t know how to pay for college, like after I’ve done my financial aid.
-How to Enroll in Direct Deposit (0.00 - 1:07)
-How to Enroll in a Payment Plan (skip to 1:08 - 2:12)
-How to Pay your Bill (skip to 2:13 - end of video)
I didn’t meet CUNY Proficiency
I didn’t meet CUNY Proficiency
Find out more here. Check emails for invitation from CUNY/Math Start.
Opportunity Programs
Opportunity Programs
Every school has there own process when apply and enrolling into an opportunity program. Here you can find a general overview of each program. If you would like to see specific information a process on a campus, please review the Enrollment guide for each campus.
College Discovery & SEEK
College Discovery & SEEK
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