Clubs/Events
1. How do I join a club?
Contact the Office of Student Life and Leadership Development in NAC 1/210.
2. How do I organize an event and reserve space for it?
Is it a club event?
YES. If you are a club member, contact Office of Student Life and Leadership Development in NAC 1/210.
NO. Go to Event Managements in A205 and fill out an event application form.
3. How do I create a new club?
Contact the Office of Student Life and Leadership Development in NAC 1/210.
Tutoring
1. When is tutoring starting?
Visit the Division of Science/CCAPP Office for Student Success or our website to find out.
2. How do I find tutoring?
Visit our website to learn more about tutoring options.
3. I want to provide feedback about my tutoring experience?
The tutoring centers under the Division of Science/CCAPP sends an online survey to all tutoring participants each semester. However, participants can always contact the tutor coordinators with immediate feedbacks.
General Questions
1. I am not feeling well (sick, depressed, very anxious).
Visit the Wellness Center in MR-15 (on the ground floor of Marshak). If it is closed, call 212-650-7777 or 911
2. Where can I borrow a laptop?
Go to the IT service desk in NAC 1/301.
3. I want to submit a sexual harassment complaint.
Contact the College Student Psychological Counselor - Confidential Advocate
Sophia English
Shepard Hall Room 109E
212.650.8905
senglish@ccny.cuny.edu
or talk to someone in your department with whom you are comfortable speaking.
4. I want to complain about something academically related.
BIOLOGY: See office staff or the department chair in MR 506
CHEMISTRY/BIOCHEMISTRY: Visit the department office in MR 1024 and speak to the office staff.
EARTH AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES: Visit the department office in MR 925/926 and speak to the office assistant.
MATHEMATICS: Visit the department office in Marshak 529 and speak to the office assistant.
PHYSICS: Refer to Physics Department FAQ
5. I want to complain about an issue with faculty, staff or an administrator.
Please see the following form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzFEW_w-WxqLLlpHRaIvd8tAYdM-uBBJ9DCAfOXl6-GWwdQg/viewform
This is the procedure for complaints about faculty: https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/sites/default/files/2019-12/PROCEDURES_FOR_HANDLING_STUDENT_COMPLAINTS%20.pdf
6. How do I request an academic accommodation for a disability or other reason?
Visit NAC 1/218 (Student Accessability Center) and speak to a Disability Accommodation Specialist.
Check online information here: https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/accessability
7. I am looking for housing.
Visit https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/housing
8. I want to be a doctor; where do I start?
Visit the Pre-Medical Studies office (MR-1208B), premedical@ccny.cuny.edu . https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/premed
9. My professor did not show up for the lecture; what do I do?
Go to the office of the department that offers the course. If the office is closed, email the chair of the department.
Majors/Minors
1. How do I declare, change or double major?
Use the iDeclare electronic system https://central.ccny.cuny.edu/ideclare/index.php
Please refer to the departmental website for specific information on courses needed before declaring.
2. How do I declare a minor?
BIOLOGY:
Contact Prof. Firooznia ( ffirooznia@ccny.cuny.edu ).
BIOTECHNOLOGY:
Contact Prof. Christine Li ( cli@ccny.cuny.edu ).
CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY:
Make an appointment with Prof. Glen Kowach (MR-1116; gkowach@ccny.cuny.edu ; (212)-650-5247).
EARTH AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES:
See Prof. Patricia Kenyon (MR-933; pkenyon@sci.ccny.cuny.edu ) or Prof. Angelos Lampousis (MR-717; alampousis@ccny.cuny.edu ).
MATHEMATICS:
See Prof. Joseph Bak (NAC 8/133; jbak@ccny.cuny.edu )
PHYSICS:
Refer to: https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/physics/physics-minor
3. Who is my major advisor?
Check your CUNYfirst account. EAS majors can see any faculty member.
Graduation
1. How do I complete a graduation check?
General Education Requirements Check
Contact Dr. Millicent Roth
Marshak Science Building, Room 108
Major Requirements Check:
BIOLOGY
Last name initial A – L: See Prof. Firooznia (MR-535;
ffirooznia@ccny.cuny.edu
).
Last name initial M – Z: See Prof. Grigoryev (MR-515;
ygrigoryev@ccny.cuny.edu
).
CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
See your faculty advisor.
EARTH AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES
See Prof. Patricia Kenyon (MR 933;
pkenyon@sci.ccny.cuny.edu
).
MATHEMATICS
Go to the Office of Student Services (MR 108).
PHYSICS: See your faculty advisor. List of advisors here: https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/physics/physics-major-advisors
2. How do I apply for graduation?
- Go to CUNYfirst.
- Click on the Student Center link.
- Choose Academics from the dropdown menu.
- Select Apply for Graduation from dropdown menu.
- Follow instructions on the screen and submit your application.
3. Can I march at commencement if I am not graduating?
You may only march if at least one of the two criteria below is satisfied:
- You graduated in the previous September, January, or February.
- You have successfully applied for June graduation.
Jobs/Research/Scholarships
1. How can I get a job within a department?
BIOLOGY:
Contact Christine Stefano (MR-526; cklusko@ccny.cuny.edu ).
CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY:
Contact Denisse Addison (MR-1024; daddison@ccny.cuny.edu ).
EARTH AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES:
Contact Carolina Acosta (MR-925/926; cacosta1@ccny.cuny.edu ).
MATHEMATICS:
Contact George Brathwaite (Marshak 529; gbrathwaite@ccny.cuny.edu ).
PHYSICS:
Contact Lynh Belousov (MR-419; rturner@ccny.cuny.edu ).
DEAN'S OFFICE:
Contact Elizabeth Rudolph (MR 1320; erudolph@ccny.cuny.edu )
2. What kind of jobs can I get with my major?
Already have a major
Speak with your advisor or a department faculty.
Do not have a major yet.
Go to Office for Student Services (MR-108) or Career & Professional Development Institute (NAC 1/116).
CCNY Career Services
You can also visit CCNY Career & Professional Development Institute (CPDI) https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/cpdi
3. I want to do research; what should I do?
For college credit
Both the Office of Student success and our departments can assist in the process.
- Dr. Millicent Roth. Office for Student Success in MR 108
- Biology: Go to department page.
- Chemistry: Go to https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/chemistry/research
- Earth and Atmospheric Sciences: Contact Prof. Lampousis ( alampousis@ccny.cuny.edu )
- Mathematics: Contact Dana Mann ( dmann@ccny.cuny.edu )
- Physics: Refer to: https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/physics/research-honors-physics
Paid opportunities
Speak to Dr. Millicent Roth or the professor with whom you want to work.
4. I am looking for a scholarship
Contact the departments directly or complete the Division of Science/CCAPP online application. https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/ccapp/2021-2022-scholarship-application
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Courses/Registration
1. I need to e-permit a course; how can I do this?
Go to CUNYfirst -> Student Center -> Academics -> ePermit from dropdown menu -> enter requested info in all fields. Be sure to include:
- Campus where you wish to take the course
- Equivalent course number
- Reason why you must e-permit this course
If your ePermit request approval is not moving along, CUNYfirst will tell you where it is stuck. If it is at the departmental level, go see the chair.
Note: All students must fulfill residency requirements and have a GPA of 2.0 or above.
2. I am waitlisted for a course; how does this work?
You will not receive any notification when CUNYfirst finds a spot for you so you must check your status every day. If you waitlist yourself in different sections of the same course, every time a seat becomes available in one section, it will replace the one you had been assigned to previously. If you are next in line, but never get in when a seat becomes available, it means you have a negative service indicator, a pre-req, or scheduling problem.
3. I need an overtally
a. Contact the department for which you want to overtally.
4. I want to withdraw from a class; what do I have to do?
Pre-Majors: (in CF coded as Undeclared-BS)
Visit the Division of Science/CCAPP Office for Student Success (MR-108).
Majors:
Ask your faculty advisor to lift the hold.
5. I am having difficulty registering for a particular course; what should I do?
I have a hold.
CUNYFirst will let you know what type of hold you have and what office to contact.
Holds/Negative Service Indicators:
BIH – Go to Bursar A-103.
IMM – Go to Health and Wellness Office (MR-15).
ADV – Go to your faculty advisor or OSS/CCAPP office.
SEEK – Go to your SEEK advisor.
MEN – Go to Health and Wellness Office (MR-15)
Closed Course:
Go to CUNYfirst to add yourself to the waitlist. There is no guarantee you will get a seat.
Prerequisites Missing or Unrecognized:
If your prerequisites for a course are not on your transcript see your major advisor or visit the Division of Science/CCAPP Office for Student Success
Career Does Not Match:
If you are an undergraduate attempting to take a graduate course or vice versa, you will need to:
- Get approval from your faculty advisor.
- See Dr. Elizabeth Rudolph in MR-1320.
Permission Needed:
Contact the instructor or administrator in charge of the course.
Repeating a Course:
1st and 2nd repeat:
You will need to be enrolled by Dr. Millicent Roth, the Deputy Dean of Science. Please make an appointment via NAVIGATE.
3rd repeat:
Appeal to Academic Standards at https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/standards/appeals
6. I want to change my advisor; where do I go?
BIOLOGY:
Contact Prof. Firooznia (MR-535; ffirooznia@ccny.cuny.edu ) or C. Klusko (MR-526; cklusko@ccny.cuny.edu ) or the department chair.
CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY:
Contact D. Addison (MR 1024; daddison@ccny.cuny.edu )
EARTH AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES:
Majors can see any advisor.
MATHEMATICS:
Contact Prof. Merenkov (NAC 6/280; smerenkov@ccny.cuny.edu ).
PHYSICS:
Contact Prof. Hedberg (MR-423A; ( jhedberg@ccny.cuny.edu ).
7. I am a non-degree student and I want to register for a course; what should I do?
Follow these steps:
Go to Admissions website https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/admissions/non-degreevisiting-studentsseniors for more information
Once you have a registration date, bring a copy of your transcript and a syllabus or course description for all prerequisite coursework to:
- Biology: MR-524, biology@ccny.cuny.edu
- Biochem/Chemistry: MR-1024, Please email chemdept@ccny.cuny.edu to request a possible appointment.
- Earth And Atmospheric Sciences: MR-925/926, EAS@ccny.cuny.edu
- Mathematics: NAC 8/133, math@ccny.cuny.edu
- Physics: MR-423A (Prof. Hedberg), physdept@ccny.cuny.edu
8. I have a course scheduling conflict; what should I do?
You will have to drop one of the two courses. If you do not know which one to drop, see your advisor.
9. No one else is in the classroom; was it changed?
Check the classroom number on CUNYfirst.
If you are in the right place, go to the office of the department that offers the course.
10. I want to see my final exam, but my instructor is not longer at CCNY?
If you took your final within the last year, check with the department office; they may have it.
If you took your exam more than a year ago, you are out of luck.
11. I want to dispute a grade that I received
Here is the site with that information: https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/standards/appeals
12. I want to take a graduate course
If you are an undergraduate attempting to take a graduate course or vice versa, you will need to:
- Get approval from your faculty advisor.
- See Dr. Elizabeth Rudolph in MR-1320.
Last Updated: 01/25/2024 15:19