Your 5-Step Application Checklist
| Fall Priority Deadline | Spring Priority Deadline |
|---|---|
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Application due: December 1 Supporting documents due: December 15 |
Application due: September 1 Supporting documents due: September 15 |
Submit Your Application
Apply through the CUNY Application page and pay the application fee. This is the same application used for all CUNY first-time freshman applicants.
- Complete the Freshman application on the CUNY Application page
- Pay the non-refundable $65 application fee
- Go to the CUNY Application page →
- Watch the application walkthrough video →
Submit Your Educational Documents
Please submit the appropriate documents according to where you studied:
- Photocopies of secondary school transcripts or marksheets
- Official transcripts from a U.S. high school, if you attended one
- Photocopy of your secondary school diploma, or external exam certificates (CXC, GCSE, GCE, WASSCE, etc.). If you have taken WASSCE exams, please also include the information from your scratch card.
- Review required secondary credentials by country →
Translate Non-English Documents
If any of your transcripts, diplomas, or certificates are not in English, they must be submitted with a certified English translation.
Prove English Language Proficiency
If you were educated in a non-English speaking environment, you'll need to submit one of the following test scores. Our institutional code for score reporting is 2778.
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| TOEFL (Internet-based) | 45 |
| IELTS Academic (overall band - academic exam only) | 5.0 |
| PTE Academic | 39 |
| Duolingo English Test | 75 |
Not sure whether you need to prove English proficiency, please email international@csi.cuny.edu before testing to confirm.
Submit Everything to CSI
Email photocopies of your documents so our office can add them to your application for review by the CUNY University Application Processing Center.
- Email documents to international@csi.cuny.edu
Your application cannot be completed without these documents - submit them as soon as they're ready, don't wait until the deadline.