Macaulay Honors College
 Application Information

The Macaulay Honors College is for students who enjoy academic challenges.  Students enter the program as freshmen.  Mid-term and transfer applications are not accepted.

The Macaulay Honors College application is designed to provide information about each applicant's academic record and preparation for a rigorous intellectual college experience. The admission committee considers applicants’ high school grades, SAT I/ACT scores, essays, recommendations and, in some cases, interview.

Applicants should submit the application online to the University Application Processing Center (UAPC). (This application serves as both the freshman admission application to CUNY and to the Macaulay Honors College. No other application is required.)  Click here for the online application. Students may apply either for early decision or for regular decision.

Early Decision

Applicants who apply for early decision make a binding commitment to attend the Macaulay Honors College if accepted. The deadline for early decision is November 1. CSI will notify the "early decision" applicant about his or her status by December 15. Students may be accepted, rejected, or considered for regular decision instead.

Regular Decision

Applications for regular decision must be submitted by December 15. CSI will notify the applicant about admission to the College in the middle of January.  Notification about admission to the Macaulay Honors College will be mailed on March 15.

For Further Information

You may contact the Office of Admission at CSI, (718) 982-2010,  Office of Admission Services (OAS) at 1-800-CUNY-YES, or the CSI Honors College office (718) 982-2222.