1847 Academy: Go higher with CCNY
Your Bridge from Community College to a Bold Future at City College.
The 1847 Academy is a new initiative at The City College of New York designed for high achieving transfer students from CUNY community colleges. Named in honor of CCNY’s founding year, the Academy celebrates our legacy as a leader in public higher education and our commitment to academic excellence, diversity, and opportunity. The 1847 Academy helps students seamlessly transition into some of CCNY’s most popular rigorous majors through:
- Aligned academic pathways from your associate’s degree to your bachelor’s
- Streamlined admissions and early engagement with CCNY
- Embedded advising at your community college
- Opportunities to connect with the CCNY community before transferring
- A cohort experience that supports you academically, socially, and professionally
In partnership with CUNY community colleges, our pilot program walks with students every step of the way—from their start in community college, through transferring to CCNY, to crossing the graduation stage—ensuring they have the support, mentorship, and opportunities needed at every milestone.
Your Pathway to CCNY: A Guided Journey from BMCC to Graduation
The 1847 Academy Transfer Initiative is designed to support you at every stage of your academic journey—from your first semester at BMCC to the moment you earn your bachelor’s degree at CCNY. Our goal is to make your transfer experience smoother, clearer, and more supported.
Your Journey Through the Program
- Start Strong at BMCC
As a BMCC student, you’ll begin by connecting with our CCNY 1847 Academy transfer advisor. You will meet with your advisor each semester to review your academic plan, ensure you’re following the appropriate transfer pathway (TOP sheets), and stay on track for timely graduation with your associate degree.
- Graduate With Your Associate Degree
Once you complete your associate degree at BMCC, you’ll be ready to take the next step toward earning your bachelor’s degree.
- Apply to CCNY
When you’re ready, you’ll submit your transfer application to The City College of New York. Our team will help guide you through key parts of the transfer process, including understanding your credit evaluation and navigating next steps after you apply.
- Get Transfer Support From CCNY
If admitted, you’ll receive ongoing support from the 1847 Academy team—from reviewing how your credits apply toward your major, to understanding academic expectations, to preparing for your first semester at CCNY.
- Continue With Us Through Graduation
Your connection to the 1847 Academy doesn’t end once you transfer. You’ll continue checking in with us each semester as you progress through your CCNY degree, all the way through graduation. We’re here to help you stay on track, find opportunities, and reach your goals.
Eligibility Requirements
As a community college student, you must meet the following:
- Meet college-readiness benchmarks in Math and English
- Minimum GPA Requirements
- For Liberal Arts Majors: 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher
- For STEM Majors: 2.7 cumulative GPA or higher
- Be declared in a community college major that maps directly to one of our CCNY majors listed below:
- Bilingual Childhood Education BSED
- Biochemistry BS
- Biology BS
- Chemistry BS
- Computer Science BS
- Childhood Education BSED
- Communications BA (AdPR and Journalism concentration)
- Early Childhood Education BS
- Economics BA
- International Studies BA
- Management and Administration BA
- Psychology BA
- Psychology BS
- Urban Studies and the Built Environment
Commit to your majors TOP sheet recommendations.
A Note About Admission to CCNY
While the 1847 Academy provides extensive guidance and support, admission to CCNY is not guaranteed. Students must:
- Follow the approved transfer pathway (TOP sheets) for their intended major
- Maintain the minimum GPA required for that major
- Meet all CCNY admissions and program‑specific criteria
Our team will help you understand these requirements and stay on track to be as competitive as possible for admission.
INTERESTED IN JOINING THE 1847 ACADEMY?
Please note that the current pilot is limited to students enrolled at BMCC.
STEP 3:
Meet with our 1847 Academy transfer advisor to review pathway sheets and receive guidance on course registration
Last Updated: 03/27/2026 13:57