Welcome to the City College of New York
The City College of New York (established as 'The Free Academy' in 1847) is the founding institution of the City University of New York and home to eight schools and divisions, each dedicated to the advancement of research and knowledge. We're the place where Albert Einstein first presented his theory of general relativity outside of Europe, our alumni discovered the polio vaccine, helped build the Internet, and designed the Panama Canal. And, our alumni have gone on to become Supreme Court Justices, Secretaries of State, leaders of industry, world-renowned researchers and award winning actors and musicians. We’re the City College of yesterday, today and tomorrow. See yourself here. City College.
Schools and Divisions
- The Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture
- CUNY School of Medicine
- The Grove School of Engineering
- Division of Humanities & the Arts
- Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership
- School of Education
- Division of Interdisciplinary Studies at the Center for Worker Education
- The Division of Science

CCNY Fast Facts
Why CCNY? Here are a few reasons.
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Spotlights

ARCHITECT WINS INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
Spitzer School's alumnus Ahmed Helal wins the international Vectorworks competition using wood to combat climate change.

EMPOWERING WOMEN TO LEAD
Vanessa K. Valdés, Associate Provost for Community Engagement, is named a 2023 Women inPower Fellow.

BUILDING A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE PUBLIC SECTOR
CCNY’s Colin Powell School launches the Moynihan Center to cultivate new public voices and prepare diverse leaders for public service.

ENGINEERING TEAM TAKES FIRST PLACE
CCNY's Grove School team placed first in the US and Canada at the global CSAW games at NYU.

REMEMBERING RISHI S. RAJ
CCNY mourns the passing of Engineering Professor Rishi Raj, a devoted and beloved member of the City campus and community.

GREEN WITH ENVY
CCNY named a Green College, as one of the most environmentally responsible colleges by The Princeton Review for the fifth straight year.
Looking Forward: Strategic Plan 2019
Learn more about where CCNY, the home of upward social mobility, is planning to go in the coming year and beyond.