Procedures for admission as a first-year or transfer student from another college are outlined below. Campus tours are available Thursdays at 3:30pm, by appointment only, for prospective students and their guests. In addition, special on-campus programs and open houses are scheduled each semester. Students are also invited to visit particular departments by request.

Matriculated and Non-Degree (Non-Matriculated) Students

Students are classified into two groups according to their enrollment status: matriculated and non-degree. Matriculated students are those who have met the College admission requirements and are enrolled in a program of study leading to a degree. Non-degree (non-matriculated) students are those who are enrolled for credit courses but who are not officially registered in a degree program. Credits earned as a non-matriculated student may later be transferred to a degree program.

Students may enroll as candidates for the bachelor’s degree or the associate’s degree. Bachelor’s degree programs are designed to be completed in four years and associate’s degree programs in two years. The programs for the junior and senior years of study, upper-division programs, are structured for smooth articulation for students graduating with associate’s degrees and students transferring from community colleges. The College has also developed auxiliary and pre-entry programs with support systems for those students returning to the classroom after an interruption in their education and for the not-so-recent high school graduate.

Academic Requirements for Admission to Bachelor’s Degree Programs (Four-Year)

Freshman Admission to Bachelor’s Degree Programs

An applicant for admission to a bachelor’s degree program must pass the three CUNY Assessment Tests, unless he/she qualifies for exemption based on a satisfactory performance on the SAT or ACT standardized tests or Regents Examinations.
Admission to a bachelor’s degree program is determined by an applicant’s score on the College’s admissions index. The index is based on the applicant’s high school courses and academic average and the combined verbal and mathematics SAT scores. An applicant whose score reaches or exceeds the College’s minimum index number will be admitted to a bachelor’s degree program. A faculty admissions committee may consider the baccalaureate admission of applicants whose scores approach the College’s minimum index number.
Applicants who are not admitted to a bachelor's degree program may be eligible for admission to an associate's degree program at the College.

Transfer Students Admission to Bachelor’s Degree Programs

Students are encouraged to continue in bachelor’s degree programs from associate’s degree programs at CSI, and they may also transfer from other colleges and universities into bachelor’s degree programs. Students must have passed the CUNY Assessment Tests in mathematics, writing, and reading prior to enrolling in a bachelor’s degree program. Final degree credit for transfer work depends on grades earned and College and departmental requirements. With some exceptions, a course with a grade of C or higher may be transferred. In the case of transfers from CUNY colleges, D grades are usually acceptable. Transfer credits carry a grade of Pass (P) on the CSI transcript. Transfer students from other CUNY colleges are encouraged to visit CUNY’s online Transfer Information and Program Planning System (CUNY TIPPS) at www.tipps.cuny.edu for information about transfer credits.

Based on University policy, all liberal arts and sciences courses taken in one City University college are considered transferable, with full credit, to each college of The City University, and full credit will be granted for these courses in all departments and programs and recognized for the fulfillment of degree requirements. See section on General Education Requirements for details on transfer of courses in this category.

Students must earn a minimum of 30 credits at the College and, to qualify for a bachelor’s degree, at least half of the credits required for the major.

Work completed at other colleges may be used to fulfill general education and other requirements. The Office of the Registrar will evaluate each student’s transcript. Every effort will be made to apply the course work previously completed by transfer students to the general education requirements at CSI.

In many programs, particularly in professional and scientific disciplines, students are required to complete specific courses before being considered for admission to these programs. Generally, these courses are taken during the first two years of study as necessary preparation for the advanced work required. Students seeking admission to these programs may have to spend additional time completing pre-major courses.

Academic Requirements for Admission to the Macaulay Honors College

Students who are entering college for the first time may apply for admission to the Macaulay Honors College of CUNY at the College of Staten Island. Applicants are expected to have an academic diploma with an average of at least 90. The admissions committee for the Macaulay Honors College considers the following documents submitted by applicants: high school transcript; scores on Regents Examinations; scores on the SAT, ACT, and achievement tests; Advanced Placement courses; extracurricular activities; evidence of talents and interests; letters of recommendation; and personal essay. Personal interviews are also required. Admission is limited and competitive. Details on the Macaulay Honors College University Scholars Program admission process are available online at: www.csi.cuny.edu/honorscollege/.

Academic Requirements for Admission to the Teacher Education Honors Academy

Entering freshmen or students with less that 30 undergraduate credits may apply for admission to the Teacher Education Honors Academy. Entering freshmen are expected to have a high overall high school average (a minimum of an 85 College Admissions Average); a college preparatory program in science and mathematics; high grades in mathematics and science courses; high Regents scores in mathematics and science subjects; and high SAT or ACT scores. Students with college credits must have a college GPA of 3.0. All candidates must submit two recommendations that include at least one from a math or science teacher and must have a strong desire to be a teacher in a New York City high school or middle school.

For information or an application, please call 718.982.3609.

Academic Requirements for Admission to The Verrazano School

Entering freshmen or students with fewer than 11 undergraduate credits may apply for admission to The Verrazano School at the College of Staten Island. Admission for these students to The Verrazano School is based upon the following criteria:

Verrazano Supplemental Application, including two letters of recommendation;
Strong academic high school record;
High SAT or ACT standardized test scores;
Passing of, or exemption from, all three CUNY Assessment Tests;
Acceptance to a baccalaureate program at CSI;
Demonstration of leadership, community service, creativity, talent, and enthusiasm. Personal characteristics that will contribute to The Verrazano School community are also considered.

The Verrazano School also accepts applications from transfer and current students who have accumulated more than 11 credits and fewer than 36 undergraduate credits at the conclusion of the term of their application. Admission to The Verrazano School for current CSI students and transfer students is based upon the following criteria:

Verrazano Supplemental Application, including two letters of recommendation;
Full time enrollment in a baccalaureate program at CSI;
A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA at CSI or another accredited institution.
Passing of, or exemption from, all three CUNY Assessment Tests;
Demonstration of leadership, community service, creativity, talent, and enthusiasm. Personal characteristics that will contribute to The Verrazano School community are also considered.

For information or an application, please visit www.csi.cuny.edu/verrazanoschool or call 718.982.4171.

Academic Requirements for Admission to Associate’s Degree Programs (Two-Year)

Freshman Admission to Associate’s Degree Programs

Applications for matriculation as a first-time student will be accepted from persons who have never attended any institution of higher education (with the exception of those students who have taken college courses while in high school) and who have either:

graduated from an accredited high school, or
earned an equivalency diploma (GED), or
are currently attending high school and will receive a diploma prior to enrollment.

A diploma from an accredited high school is required for admission to the College. Scores on either the New York State Equivalency Diploma Examination or the General Education Development Examination are accepted as substitutes for the high school diploma provided that the student attains a score of 35 or higher on each of the five tests, with a total score of 225 or higher.

Starting in the Fall 2009 semester, in order to advance into nursing clinicals, students must provide documentation for one of the following categories:

United States citizenship
Permanent residency
International student with F1 status
Granted asylum, refugee status, temporary protected status, withholding of removal, deferred enforced departure; or deferred action status by the United States government

Transfer Student Admission to Associate’s Degree Programs

Applicants who have attended another college must file a transfer application. Applications for matriculation will be accepted from transfer students who have an official transcript verifying attendance at another college. As a general rule, the College requires a grade point average equivalent to a C for transfer as a matriculated student.

The Office of the Registrar will evaluate credits of transfer students for advanced standing. Final degree credit for transfer work depends on grades earned and College and departmental requirements. With some exceptions, a course with a grade of C or higher may be transferred. In the case of transfers from CUNY colleges, D grades are usually acceptable. Transfer credits carry a grade of Pass (P) on the CSI transcript. However, all students must complete a minimum of 30 credits at the College, including at least one-half of the credits required for the core, in order to earn an associate’s degree.

Starting in the Fall 2009 semester, in order to advance into nursing clinicals, students must provide documentation for one of the following categories:

United States citizenship
Permanent residency
International student with F1 Status
Granted asylum, refugee status, temporary protected status, withholding of removal, deferred enforced departure; or deferred action status by the United States government

Admissions Committee

An Admissions Committee of six members of the faculty and administrative staff considers all matters affecting the admission of students to the College of Staten Island, including academic requirements.

Filing an Application

Applicants must apply online at www.cuny.edu. CSI has continuous admissions; however, applications should be filed early. Priority deadline for the Fall semester is February 1. Priority deadline for the Spring semester is September 15th.

Freshman Applicants

Freshman (first time) applicants are students who have not previously attended any college, university, and/or proprietary school within or outside the United States since graduating from high school or secondary school.

Applicants are required to submit the following to be considered for admission to the College of Staten Island:

Completed freshman application
$65 application fee
Official high school transcript
Copy of high school diploma or GED diploma and scores
SAT or ACT scores (required for entrance to baccalaureate programs)

Transfer Applications

Transfer applicants are students who have attended any college, university, and/or proprietary school since graduating from high school or secondary school. This applies whether or not the applicant is seeking transfer credit and/or changing program of study.

Applicants are required to submit the following to be considered for admission to the College of Staten Island:

Completed transfer application
$70 application fee
Official college transcript(s)
Official high school transcript
Copy of high school diploma or GED diploma and scores

Students must meet the standards of proficiency in the basic skills areas of reading, writing, and mathematics established by the University to transfer to a bachelor's degree program.

Non-Degree (Non-Matriculated) Applications

Non-matriculated (non-degree) students may obtain an Undergraduate Non-Degree application from The Hub in Building 2A, Room 106; online at www.csi.cuny.edu/registrar/importantforms; or at the time of registration.

College Preparatory Initiative (CPI)

The College Preparatory Initiative (CPI), a collaborative effort between The City University of New York and the New York City Board of Education, was designed to strengthen the academic preparation of high school students. This requirement for all students entering CUNY colleges is 16 units. See section on Degree Requirements for complete details.

High school students should consult with guidance counselors to ascertain which courses meet the CPI requirements. GED students will receive units in English and mathematics based on their test scores. Students who have not completed the CPI requirements prior to enrolling in the University will be required to demonstrate skills and knowledge in the discipline areas in which they lack preparation. In most cases, this will be accomplished by taking college courses in designated academic areas. No student will be eligible for graduation from CSI until all CPI requirements are satisfied.

Advanced Placement

The College will grant placement and credits, to a maximum of 30 credits, on the basis of special examinations taken prior to admission. These include approved high school advanced placement examinations, Regents Examinations, Educational Testing Service examinations, Departmental Challenge examinations, New York State College Proficiency examinations, and the College Level Examination Program (CLEP). Further information is available from the Office of the Registrar and at http://www.csi.cuny.edu/transferguide/.

International Students

The Center for International Service at CSI facilitates admission and registration for international students. The Center is located in the Building 2A, Room 206; telephone 718.982.2100 or visit our Website: www.csi.cuny.edu/international.

SEEK Program

SEEK Director Gloria Garcia, South Administrative Building (1A), Room 112

The SEEK Program (Search for Education, Elevation, and Knowledge) is a New York State program for residents who are in need of both academic and financial assistance in order to obtain a college education. Information about the program and the application process may be obtained from the SEEK Office, 1A, Room 112; telephone 718.982.2410 or visit our Website: www.csi.cuny.edu/seek.

After Acceptance to the College of Staten Island

Please visit the New Student Information Guide Guide for detailed information. The Guide will lead you through the enrollment process, saving you time and enhancing your registration experience.

Generally, the enrollment process will include:

Completion of CUNY Assessment Tests and/or Placement Examination
Payment of a commitment deposit
Submission of immunization and medical records
Orientation, academic advisement, and registration
- Attend a mandatory two-day New Student Orientation which includes academic advisement and registration (freshmen only)
- Meet with a Transfer Registration and Advisement Communication (TRAC) team member in the Center for Advising and Academic Success for advisement and registration (transfers only)
Paying your bill

Other related services and possible enrollment steps include:

Applying for financial aid (All students are strongly encouraged to file)
Test preparation for the CUNY Assessment Tests
Enrollment in free immersion programs (workshops) for students who need to retake any assessment tests

Please note the following enrollment requirements/policies:

Incoming freshmen who have not passed at least one of the CUNY Assessment Tests (reading, writing and mathematics) will not be allowed to enroll.
All incoming freshmen who have failed parts I & II of the CUNY Assessment Test in Mathematics must complete CSI's free math immersion program prior to their first semester of matriculation at the College.

Admission of Sex Offenders

The College reserves the right to deny admission to any student if in its judgment, the presence of that student on campus poses an undue risk to the safety and security of the College or the College community. That judgment will be based on an individualized determination taking into account any information that the College has about a student's criminal record and the particular circumstances of the College, including the presence of a childcare center, a public school, or public school students on the campus.