• All degrees require 120 earned credits—if you plan to graduate in four years, then you will need to take fifteen credits per semester
  • 15 credits X 8 semesters = 120 credits
• Most students focus on Pathways requirements in their first terms
  • Art and Music majors are usually exceptions to this rule
• Most students take ENGL 11000 or FIQWS courses to meet their English Composition requirement in their first term
• Keep in mind that most majors in our division were planned so that they leave you elective credits to explore other disciplines
  • Students may use their elective credits to pursue a minor (or two), a publishing certificate, another major, or the credits can be used to build other necessary skills such as public speaking, writing, foreign language, etc.

A document containing lists of Pathways and elective courses can be found on the H&A Advising webpage.

• All degrees require 120 earned credits—your total number of transfer credits subtracted from 120 will tell you the minimum number of credits required for your graduation
  • Say you transfer in 63 credits: 120 - 63 = 57
  • Keep in mind that some students may need go over the minimum to meet their declared plan requirements
• At least 60% of your major credits must be taken at CCNY
  • English majors must take at least 27 of the 39 required major credits at CCNY; therefore, students are allowed to use up to 12 transfer credits toward this major
• You may also need to meet with an advisor in the department of your major before registration—if so, we'll provide you with contact info during the meeting

A document containing lists of Pathways and elective courses can be found on the H&A Advising webpage.

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