Step 1

Activate Your MyCity Page: This is your personal City College web portal that will provide your personalized checklist of items needed to complete the post-admission process. Your login information was provided to you in your acceptance letter/e-mail.

Deadline – Immediately

Step 2

Let Us Know You’re Coming: This is called your “Intent to Enroll,” and can be submitted online through your MyCity page.

Deadline – Immediately. 

Step 3

Begin the Financial Verification Process: All students seeking F-1 student visa status, must complete the Application for the Certificate of Eligibility (SEVIS Form I-20), and provide all necessary financial documents. If you are already studying in the United States with an F-1 student visa, then you must also complete the F-1 Student Transfer Recommendation Form. All documents completed in this step must be submitted to our Office of International Student and Scholar Services.

Deadline – Immediately after completing Steps 1 and 2. 

Step 4

Pay Your Commitment Deposit: This non-refundable deposit of $100 secures your seat and will be applied toward your tuition. Information on how to submit your commitment deposit (or to find out if you qualify for a waiver) can be found on your MyCity page.  

Deadline – December 17th or 2 weeks after the date on your acceptance letter/email, whichever is later.

Step 5

Submit Your Immunization Records: Before you can register for classes, you must submit the completed Immunization Record Form to our Student Health Services office.

Deadline – Immediately

Step 6

Take the Math Placement Exam: All new freshman students are required to take the Math Placement Exam.  

Deadline – Exam must be taken before you register for classes   

Step 7

Sign Up for Academic Planning Days: You will need to meet with an Academic Advisor in order to register for classes.  Log onto your MyCity account to sign up for an academic planning day. 

Deadline – Immediately after the dates are released in Mid-December

Step 8

Review Your Student Account: Once you have registered for classes, you will need to check your CUNYfirst account to view any outstanding balance. 

Deadline – Due date will be listed on your CUNYfirst account

Step 9

Send Us Your Final Transcript: If you had any “courses in progress” during the application/admissions process, you must submit an updated official transcript in order for us to conduct a complete transfer credit evaluation. An official transcript in the original language - provided in an envelope sealed by the previous college/university - along with an official translation (if not in English), should be sent to the Office of Admissions. 

Deadline - Immediately after receiving final grades for all courses in progress

Step 10

Report to the Office of International Student and Scholar Services: All newly admitted students are required to register with our Office of International Student and Scholar Services.

Deadline – Immediately upon arriving in the country

Step 11

Attend Class: The Spring 2019 semester begins on January 25th!