2023 Graduate Open House Month
Since 1847, the City College of New York has provided a high quality and affordable education to generations of New Yorkers in a wide variety of disciplines. Our virtual, month long open house is designed for you to learn more about the 60+ Masters, Ph.D. and Advanced Certificate programs offered at the City College of New York.
We were ranked #1 by The Chronicle of Higher Education out of 369 selective public colleges in the United States on the overall mobility index. This measure reflects both access and outcomes, representing the likelihood that a student at CCNY can move up two or more income quintiles.
In addition, the Center for world University Rankings places CCNY in the top 1.2% of universities worldwide in terms of academic excellence. More than 3,000 students pursue graduate degrees from eight professional schools and divisions. CCNY is as diverse, dynamic and visionary as New York City itself and CCNY embraces its role at the forefront of social change.
Our students come from around the corner and from around the world, representing more than 150 nationalities. City College is an integral part of the civic, urban and artistic energy of New York and inseparable from its history. We are the City that built this city!
SESSIONS OFFERED DURING THE MONTH LONG GRADUATE STUDIES OPEN HOUSE EVENT
Wednesday, September 20
School of Education
Graduate Information Sessions (Spring 2024 & Fall 2024 Admissions Cycles)
The Graduate Admissions team, invites you to attend one of our FA 23 (virtual) sessions on admissions requirements leading to advanced certificates or master's degrees as well as learn some pro tips for submitting a strong application.
Come also for a review of initial and professional certification requirements.
Important: For programs leading to initial certification, note that you do not need to have completed a prior degree in Education-the track is designed for prospective applicants with no experience or coursework in Education who are shifting to a career as an educator.
4pm Session
Click Here For 4 pm Session Zoom Link
Thursday, September 21
School of Education Program-Specific Information Sessions
Educational Theatre & Art Education https://forms.gle/WcvkaCzoidP8oSYEA
Bilingual/TESOL Education
Session starts at 5PM
Tuesday, October 3
School of Education Open House (ALL PROGRAMS)
The School of Education of The City College of New York prepares educators to support students of our diverse citizenry to meet the challenges of the 21st century and to be active participants in our democracy. To this end, we uphold and extend the college's historic mission of access and excellence for "the children of the whole people" of the City of New York.
Session begins at 4:30 PM
Meeting ID: 814 0521 2902
Meeting Passcode: 451754
Tuesday, October 3
Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture
The Spitzer School of Architecture at City College, now more than fifty years old, is the flagship public school of architecture in New York City. Its emphasis on the urban environment as the most important generator of ideas about the appropriateness of programs and forms makes it unique among the constellation of architecture schools in New York and the surrounding region.
Session begins at 5:30 PM
Wednesday, October 4
Bonus Event!
The Division of Humanities and the Arts Presents
Begins at 5:30 PM
Location - Aaron Davis Hall
Thursday, October 5
International Student and Scholar Service
The Department of International Student & Scholar Services provides services and advocacy for the international students and scholars who are not permanent residents of the United States. Additionally, it provides pre-semester orientation programs and semester long workshops that assist with adapting to life in the United States while pursuing their education. Professional counseling assistance is available for students with immigration concerns, or academic and personal difficulties.
Session begins at 12:00 PM
Meeting ID: 212 650 8106
Meeting Passcode: 238265
Thursday, October 5
Bonus Event!
The Five Demands: Screening and Panel Discussion
Begins at 5:30 PM
Location - Spitzer School of Architecture (Sciame Auditorium)
Thursday, October 5
Bonus Event!
City College Cybersecurity M.S. Program Information Session
Please join us for an online informational meeting on City College’s Cybersecurity Master of Science Program. This program is based in the Grove School of Engineering and provides an excellent pathway for individuals looking to work in the tech field.
The Cybersecurity Program was established in part with seed funding from the New York City Economic Development Corporation as part of its Cyber NYC initiative, which was designed to address the growing need for cybersecurity professionals and to make New York City the global hub for cybersecurity. City College is also collaborating with private sector partners to develop an industry-informed curriculum to ensure that students are equipped with the theoretical foundations, technical skills, and applied learning experiences needed to enter the workforce in a critical field where there is a significant shortage of qualified professionals.
During the information session participants will hear from the Cybersecurity program team and will have the opportunity to ask questions about the program academics and the application.
Thursday, October 5
Bonus Event!
A group show featuring work of the current second year MFA students at CCNY
Wednesday, October 11
Bonus Event!
STEM Careers Toward Climate Justice Keynote Speaker - Professor Kyle McDonald, CCNY
Climate change is having a disproportionate effect on underrepresented and marginalized communities. Hence environmental justice concerns must be a key part of climate change mitigation and adaptation across the globe. Employers are more often seeking professionals equipped with the knowledge and tools to address these challenges, most notably in STEM fields. CUNY offers many Graduate Degree Programs with opportunities to focus studies and mobilize various STEM skills toward addressing climate justice in policy and practice. In this introduction to some of these graduate programs, we will introduce these programs, cover application requirements, relevant course offerings, and address questions about careers in climate justice following graduate school. Join us for this virtual open house to learn more!
Session begins at 5:30 PM
Virtual Event
Thursday, October 12
CCNY Spitzer School Tour
Learn about the Spitzer School’s undergraduate and graduate programs. This in-person tour will include an overview of school programs and facilities including the studios, maker spaces, library, and more; plus Q&A with undergraduate and graduate advisors. Meet in the lobby of the Spitzer School of Architecture.
Tour begins at 3:30 PM
Thursday, October 12
Bonus Event!
Review: Literature and Arts of the Americas
Contemporary Dominican Writing and Art (no. 106)
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Shepard Hall 291 (Screening Room)
160 Convent Avenue, New York, NY 10031
For further information:
dshapiro@ccny.cuny.edu
Friday, October 13
Division of Humanities and the Arts
The Graduate Programs in Humanities and the Arts at the City College of New York provide professional credentials, academic training to proceed to Ph.D. and other advanced graduate programs, and intellectual and creative growth. Our graduate students and graduate alumni publish novels, poetry, and journalism; perform and compose jazz; teach Spanish; write history; curate museums; exhibit in galleries; direct films; and create the media images that shape our culture.
Session begins at 4:30 PM
Meeting ID: 860 3847 5450
Meeting Passcode: 248205
Monday, October 16
Admissions 101
Graduate School Planning Sessions at The City College of New York are designed to discuss all aspects of the admissions process. Hear tips on the different components of the application and learn more about program requirements.
Session begins at 11:00 AM
Meeting ID: 878 0063 0658
Meeting Passcode: 663529
Monday, October 16
Virtual Campus Tour
The best way to get to know any college or university is to visit the campus. Our in person or virtual tour options are great ways to learn about what makes City College such a great place. We invite you to take a Campus tour, or Virtual Walk of the City College of New York and experience New York City's most beautiful campus first-hand. You'll learn more about our campus and it’s rich history.
Session begins at 4:00 PM
Meeting ID: 580 1687 049
Meeting Passcode: BUs9CP
Tuesday, October 17
Division of Science
The Division of Science at City College has a proud legacy and an exciting future. Ten Nobel Laureates studied science and mathematics at CCNY. Our faculty conduct cutting edge research on everything from climate change to structural biology to sustainable energy, and everything in between. City College students, have an unprecedented opportunity to work in these labs. In the past 8 years the Division has produced two Rhodes Scholars and several Goldwater and Truman scholars, as well as graduates who have gone on to the most prestigious graduate schools, supported by grants from the National Science Foundation to pursue their research.
Session begins at 6:30 PM
Meeting ID: 580 168 7049
Meeting Passcode: BUs9CP
Tuesday, October 17
Bonus Event!
Open House for the MA Program in Spanish
Meeting ID: 564 9437 540
Meeting Passcode: CCNY2023
Thursday, October 19
CCNY Spitzer School Graduate Admissions Live Chat Q&A
Do you have questions about the graduate application process (M Arch, MLA, MUP - Urban Design, MS Arch)? Want to connect with other applicants? Swing by a Zoom session to say hello and get answers from admissions staff.
Session begins at 10:00 AM
Thursday, October 19
Sustainability in the Urban Environment
The Sustainability in the Urban Environment Masters program draws upon emerging approaches in the disciplines of architecture, engineering, science, and social sciences. It aims to prepare students to devise new generations of buildings, urban infrastructure, and open spaces while considering rapid urbanization, climate change, resource limitations, and potential environmental degradation. Graduates also develop leadership and teamwork skills that give them an advantage in diverse professional settings that demand collaboration among teams of scientists, engineers, architects, and policymakers.
Session begins at 6:30 PM
Meeting ID: 824 9038 1741
Meeting Passcode: 990505
Friday, October 20
Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership
The Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership at The City College of New York includes all social science departments at CCNY as well as the core leadership development and public service programs of the College. Graduating the most CCNY students annually, the Colin Powell School promotes the values of service and engagement. The values of service, engagement and leadership—signals the possibilities for a better future for all.
Session begins at 6:30 PM
Meeting ID: 816 6662 4311
Meeting Passcode: CCNY
Friday, October 20
Bonus Event!
Open House for the MA Program in Art History and Museum Studies
As the Interim Director of the MA Program in Art History and Museum Studies, I cordially invite you to our Open House on Friday, October 20 from 6:00-7:00pm.
All prospective graduate students are welcome, as well as candidates who have been accepted into the program and deferred their enrollment to the Spring or Fall 2024.
Please join us for conversation, tea, and cake in the CCNY Art Gallery located in Compton-Goethals Hall (you just need an ID to sign into the building; we will have posters up showing you the way).
This is a great way to meet me, to ask any questions you may have about the program, and to meet current graduate students from the Graduate Art History Society.
Event begins at 6:00 PM
Event Location: the City College of New York, Compton-Goethals Hall,
1617 Amsterdam Avenue
RSVP:
agerspacher@ccny.cuny.edu
Monday, October 23
In Person Campus Tour
The best way to get to know any college or university is to visit the campus. Our in person or virtual tour options are great ways to learn about what makes City College such a great place. We invite you to take a Campus tour, or Virtual Walk of the City College of New York and experience New York City's most beautiful campus first-hand. You'll learn more about our campus and it’s rich history.
Session begins at 11:00 AM
Monday, October 23
CCNY Spitzer School Master of Landscape Architecture Info Session
Learn about the Spitzer School's Master of Landscape Architecture program, which is open to students from all undergraduate backgrounds. This evening event will include studio visits, a welcome by Dean Marta Gutman, a program overview by Interim Program Director Zihao Zhang, a panel discussion with Q&A with current students and faculty, and an opportunity for feedback on your portfolio materials.
Program begins at 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Tour: 5:00 p.m.
- Panel: 6:00-7:30 p.m. (Sciame Auditorium/107 + Zoom option available)
- Portfolio Feedback: 7:30-8:00 p.m.
Monday, October 23
Bonus Event!
MA in History (Program Information Session)
Session begins at 9:00 PM
Meeting ID: 817 9089 8700
Passcode: 295526
Tuesday, October 24
Center for Worker Education - Study of the Americas
City College Downtown is the home of City College's Division of Interdisciplinary Studies. This City College satellite campus is located in the Center for Worker Education (CWE, founded in 1981). CWE provides excellent college education to working adults from New York City and surrounding regions. The courses and educational programs are specifically designed for students whose access to higher education has been limited or interrupted due to financial limitations, work responsibilities, and family obligations. Our Four-credit classes meet once a week, you can attend fully online, hyflex, hybrid, and in-person courses during the evenings and weekends.
Session begins at 4:30 PM
Meeting ID: 389 7581 813
Meeting Passcode: 943302
Tuesday, October 24
Wednesday, October 25
Bonus Event!
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been cancelled.
Thursday, October 26
Career & Professional Development Institute (CPDI)
Attend this session to learn more about who the CPDI will assist you with…
- Developing an effective resume or cover letter
- Developing effective interviewing skills
- Finding an internship
- Finding that first career focused job out of college
- Finding a part-time job to help you support your education ...and so much more!
Session begins at 4:30 PM
Meeting ID: 865 2277 8580
Meeting Passcode: 788029
Thursday, October 26
School of Education
You are cordially invited to a virtual screening of the film Defying My Disability, followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Ramzi Maqdisi on Thursday, October 26th from 6-8 pm (ET). This documentary features seven Palestinian children and young adults who share their hopes, fears, joys, and dreams as they negotiate life with a disability in the West Bank and Gaza.
Session begins at 6 PM
The Zoom event is free and open to all. Registration is required.
Friday, October 27
The Grove School of Engineering
Grove engineers are applying innovative solutions to the greatest challenges of our times. Whether just beginning your undergraduate career or finishing up your doctorate, at The Grove School of Engineering, you will work with world-renowned engineering mentors on cutting edge research—no surprise, as Grove faculty oversee 15 research institutes in fields that range from energy and sustainability, nanotechnology, and materials engineering to transportation and remote sensing. These institutes and other labs provide an unmatched training ground for Engineers in the making.
Session begins at 4:30 PM
Meeting ID: 856 2238 3558
Meeting Passcode: 371429
Monday, October 30
Admissions 101
Graduate School Planning Sessions at The City College of New York are designed to discuss all aspects of the admissions process. Hear tips on the different components of the application and learn more about program requirements.
Session begins at 1:30 PM
Meeting ID: 879 0063 0658
Meeting Passcode: 663529
Monday, October 30
Financial Aid Session
The City College Financial Aid Office administers federal and state funds, as well as those provided by special programs, the City University of New York and the College itself, to ensure that you have an opportunity to pursue higher education at CCNY. The office will work with you to combine scholarships, grants, loans, work-study opportunities and governmental benefits into a package to help meet the difference between the cost of college and the contributions you and your family are expected to provide. Attend this session to learn more!
Session begins at 4:00 PM
Meeting ID: 892 1015 2247
Meeting Passcode: 274397
Monday, October 31
CCNY Spitzer School Graduate Admissions Live Chat Q&A
Do you have questions about the graduate application process (M Arch, MLA, MUP - Urban Design, MS Arch)? Want to connect with other applicants? Swing by a Zoom session to say hello and get answers from admissions staff.
Session begins at 3:00 PM
Thursday, November 2
Bonus Event!
City College Cybersecurity M.S. Program Information Session
Please join us for an online informational meeting on City College’s Cybersecurity Master of Science Program. This program is based in the Grove School of Engineering and provides an excellent pathway for individuals looking to work in the tech field.
The Cybersecurity Program was established in part with seed funding from the New York City Economic Development Corporation as part of its Cyber NYC initiative, which was designed to address the growing need for cybersecurity professionals and to make New York City the global hub for cybersecurity. City College is also collaborating with private sector partners to develop an industry-informed curriculum to ensure that students are equipped with the theoretical foundations, technical skills, and applied learning experiences needed to enter the workforce in a critical field where there is a significant shortage of qualified professionals.
During the information session participants will hear from the Cybersecurity program team and will have the opportunity to ask questions about the program academics and the application.
Last Updated: 10/24/2023 10:11