Students complete their registration transactions online using CUNYfirst. If a student encounters a problem that would normally require in-person assistance the Online Registraton Request Form can be completed. The issue will be reviewed by a member of the Registrar staff who, if the student meets all course requirements, will complete the enrollment transaction.
We are happy to assist you with the registration process! Please either send an email to registraroffice@csi.cuny.edu or leave a voicemail at 718.982.2120, and a member of our staff will contact you: make sure to include your full name and EMPLID so that we can better assist you virtually.
- Please click here for Registration FAQ’s
- Registration appointments for continuing students
- Registration information for readmitted, visiting, non-degree or e-permit students
- Procedures for current CSI students to take courses at other colleges
- Modes of Instruction
Registration appointments for continuing students
Continuing students can find their registration access date by logging into their CUNYfirst account and navigating to their Student Center: the date will be posted in the “Course Planning and Enrollment” tile. Registration can be done from any computer with internet access and students may register for courses on or after their appointed time.
If you have any negative service indicators ("holds") please clear them before you begin registering for classes. You can view these service indicators by clicking on the “Tasks and Holds” tile within the Student Center.
Please make sure to meet with your assigned academic advisor(s) prior to attempting to enroll for classes: your advisor information is listed under the “Academic Record” tile.
For more information and details on the various features of the CUNYfirst Student Center, please view the Student Center Overview video.
For more details on how to add, drop, and swap classes in CUNYfirst via Schedule Builder, please view the video tutorial (click the “Browse YouTube” button if prompted) or review the "How to Use Schedule Builder" guide and Schedule Builder FAQs.
Students with questions can call 718.982.2120, email us at registraroffice@csi.cuny.edu, or visit our office in Building 2A-Room 107.
Registration information for readmitted, visiting, non-degree or e-permit students
Previous CSI Students who did not file for readmission and visiting or e-permit students who did not file an online application with the Registrar’s Office need to do this in order to have access to CUNYfirst to register. Students are encouraged to file an application as soon as possible. Students will be notified once their application has been processed. Applicants for readmission to the RN to BS degree program in Nursing must complete both forms, the "Application for Undergraduate Readmission" and the "Supplemental Application": Supplemental Application for Admission into the RN to BS in Nursing
- Readmission:
Application for Undergraduate Readmission - Visiting or Non-Degree Student:
Information for Visiting or Non-degree Students
Application for Visiting and Non-Degree Students - E-permit:
ePermit Information
Apply for an ePermit
Registration Schedule
Students are permitted to register based upon their status. Moreover, during priority registration, appointments are assigned based on credits completed. Dates are subject to change based on the Academic Calendar. Students can find their registration appointment and other important information in their CUNYfirst Student Center. Please click the Student Center Overview to view the brief instructional video.
Registration Dates for Non-Degree Seeking Students
Summer 2023:
Non-Degree or Visiting Students: Registration opens November 9, 2022.
Fall 2023:
Non-Degree or Visiting Students: Registration opens April 14, 2023.
The offices below are helpful if you encounter additional problems during registration. For information on the following, please click on the link below:
- Bursar - for an update of tuition, fees and billing deadlines
- Financial Aid -
- Financial Aid – for an update of current financial aid rules and regulations
- Other important financial aid information can also be found on the on-line Course Catalog
- Center for Advising and Academic Success – for an update of academic advisement hours
- Center for International Services – for an update of study abroad programs
- Testing - for an update of current testing requirements for the College of Staten Island
- Health Center – for vaccination requirements.
- Student Helpdesk – for help with Blackboard or other web related issues
- Facilities Management and Operational Services for the campus map.
- Ferry Shuttle Services for the most up to date shuttle schedules.
- Public Safety