JUMP START
YOUR FUTURE
Welcome to CCNY's Division of Interdisciplinary Studies at the Center for Worker Education (CCNY CWE)
Established in 1981, the CCNY Division of Interdisciplinary Studies at the Center for Worker Education (hereinafter CCNY CWE) has been providing high-quality college education to working adults in New York City and the surrounding regions. Our programs are specifically designed for students whose access to higher education has been limited or interrupted. We offer a range of Class Delivery Methods, including In-Person, Online Synchronous, Hybrid Asynchronous, Online Mix, and Online Asynchronous, enabling our students to complete their education and achieve true social mobility.
Are you ready to jumpstart your future?
Contact us now to learn more or schedule a visit.
Quick Links
- Spring 2026 Class Schedule
- Upcoming Admissions Workshop
December 11 - Upcoming SEAT Exams
- Study Abroad Winter 2026
Application deadline: October 1st, 2025
Programs: Argentina, Costa Rica, Cuba, and Spain - CUNY Citizenship Now!
- Upcoming CCNY CWE Events
Upcoming Events
Click a title to learn more and RSVP.
Recurring Events
Enhancing Interdisciplinary Education with Year-Round Events, Including the Recurring Events Listed Below (in Order of Establishment).
TAPFNY
The Americas Poetry Festival of New York
Annually
(TBC, Fall 2025)
TAFFNY
The Americas Film Festival of New York
Annually
(TBC, Summer 2026)
Historical Links
Links Between Spain and North America
Annually
(Madrid, Spain | 22-24 April 2026)
CPHRC
Critical Persp. on Human Rights Conf.
Biennially
(TBC, Spring 2026)
MCWC
Intl. Multilingual Creative Writing Conf.
Annually
(TBC, Fall 2025)
Frame Forward
Frame Forward CUNY Student Video Competition
Annually
(TBC, Summer 2026)
CCNY CWE
Front Desk
25 Broadway, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10004
e:
cwefrontdesk@ccny.cuny.edu
p: 212-925-6625
f: 212-925-0963
Juan Carlos Mercado, Ph.D.
Dean
25 Broadway, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10004
e:
jmercado@ccny.cuny.edu
p: 212-925-6625
Carlos Aguasaco, Ph.D.
Chair
25 Broadway, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10004
e:
caguasaco@ccny.cuny.edu
p: 212-925-6625 | Ext. 224