After Acceptance to the College of Staten Island

Orientation

An orientation program for all new students provides an introduction to the College, its programs, and student life. Orientation sessions are scheduled at the beginning of each semester, before or during the time periods devoted to testing, advisement, and registration.

CUNY Assessment Tests

All new students are required to take the CUNY Assessment Tests in order to become degree (matriculated) students. The scores are used for advisement and placement into college courses. Entering students are scheduled for the Assessment Tests. The tests are administered several times during the year by the Testing Office, Building 1A, Room 104. For information see the section on CUNY Assessment Tests in the Academic Policies and Procedures section of this catalog.

Placement Examination

Special examinations are given to determine placement at the appropriate course level in several departments, such as Biology and Modern Languages. See the department chairperson or the Testing Office for further information.

Advisement

Upon acceptance to the College of Staten Island, each incoming freshman student will receive an invitation from the Office of Academic Advisement to attend a One-Stop advisement and registration event. Students receive the invitation when they report to the Office of College Testing to sit for their required CUNY Assessment Test. Transfer students, and those students who test at other CUNY sites, will have invitations mailed to them informing them of the date they can come to the College to meet with an advisor and to register for their courses.