CUNY Baccalaureate seeks students with intellectual promise, a high degree of motivation, self-discipline and personal stability. If you are an independent thinker, have a passion for learning, and can participate actively in the planning of your own program of study, this may be the right degree route for you.

Applicants must meet the following six criteria in order to be eligible for admission:

1. have completed at least 15 college credits at accredited colleges.
2. have a minimum of a 2.50 cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA). If the overall GPA is below that, the program may still consider candidates who have at least a 2.50 GPA on recent work. The program will also review the GPA in completed courses related to the student’s proposed area of concentration.
3. propose a single or dual area(s) of concentration in a unique or interdisciplinary field(s) of study.
4. present a well-written personal statement articulating your personal, academic, and career goals as they relate to your proposed area of concentration and application to the program.
5. be matriculated (enrolled as a degree seeking student) at a CUNY community or senior college. Students may apply to CUNY concurrently with applying to the program.
6. have passed (or been exempted from) the CUNY Assessment Tests in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. Students may take or re-take these exams, or be in the process of meeting the proficiency standards concurrently with applying to the program.

Also required is a strong letter of recommendation by a professor in support of the student’s application. The letter should assess the applicant’s current capabilities and future promise in undertaking the responsibilities of an individualized course of study. Students and faculty who would like additional guidance about the letter of recommendation can read more at this link:  http://cunyba.gc.cuny.edu/identifying-potential-students/

These are minimum criteria only and do not guarantee admission to the program. The program reserves the right to request additional documents that may assist the Admissions Committee in evaluating the application. An admissions interview is also required of all applicants.