Updated Office Hours
Until further notice, our office is operating on a hybrid in-person and remote schedule. If you would like to meet with us, please make an appointment. You can contact us via email: collegenow@csi.cuny.edu or by phone: 718-982-2711.
Important:
- We are there for you – please reach out!
Thank you!
The College Now Team
Welcome to the College Now Office!
College Now is a collaborative program between the City University of New York and the New York City Department of Education designed to improve the academic achievement of high school students and prepare them for college. Our mission is to introduce Staten Island public high school students, of varying skill levels, to the rigors and rewards of higher education by connecting them to high-quality scholarship and instruction.
Contact Information
All students participate for free! Contact the College Now Office today to learn more!
** The CUNY COVID-19 vaccine mandate for in-person classes has ended. All students, regardless of their COVID-19 vaccine status, are welcome on-campus. Please read all course information carefully, location will be listed.
Registration and Program Information
Fall registration will begin Monday, June 12, 2023. Registration is first-come, first-served.
A list of available courses can be found in the course information link below:
Fall 2023 Course Information
Instructions for applying to the College Now program
New Students (part 1 of 2) - If you have not taken any College Now courses at any location INCLUDING your own NYC DOE high school please copy and paste this web address into your browser to apply online https://cssa.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psc/cnycsprd/GUEST/SA/c/OAA_ONLINE_APPLICATION.OAA_SIGNON_COMP.GBL?Page=OAA_APPLICATION01&Action=U&TEMPLATE_ID=U_CSI_CNW
** There will be a drop down menu in the application that will ask which semester you are applying for. Please be sure to pick “Fall 2023” **
New Students (part 2 of 2) - To complete your application, you will need to send the College Now team a Part 2 application email. The Part 2 application email must be sent to collegenow@csi.cuny.edu AND include the following information:
1. In the subject line of your email, type: "Fall 2023 New Student– your full name"
2. In the body of the email, include:
1. Your full name
2. Your high school name, grade in September 2023 and OSIS number
3. A contact phone number
4. List of courses in order of preference (1 for your first choice, etc.). Please include a second choice as classes fill quickly.
5. List previous College Now courses taken (if you know)
6. Attach a copy of your current unofficial high school transcript, it should be titled “NYC DOE - Student Permanent Record”. You may also include any other exam scores you have (PSAT, SAT, ACT)
You will receive a confirmation email that your “email application” has been received.
Attention New Students:
Please make sure to complete both part 1 and 2. After you apply online, you can also click on the View/Print Summary button on the Online Application Summary Page for Part 2 instructions.
Returning Students who have taken at least one College Now course at any location, INCLUDING your own high school, please send an email to collegenow@csi.cuny.edu AND include the following information:
1. In the subject line of your email, type: "Fall 2023 Returning – your full name"
2. In the body of the email, include:
1. Your full name
2. Your high school name, grade in September 2023 and OSIS number
3. A contact phone number
4. List of courses in order of preference (1 for your first choice, etc.). Please include a second choice as classes fill quickly.
5. List previous College Now courses taken (if you know)
6. Attach a copy of your current unofficial high school transcript, it should be titled “NYC DOE - Student Permanent Record”. You may also include any other exam scores you have (PSAT, SAT, ACT)
You will receive a confirmation email that your application email has been received.
Applications will be reviewed starting in July. Students will be notified of their acceptance via email.