Baruch Collge

Office of the Registrar

FAQ-Information and Updates

 

  • How to use e-Permit?
    • To access e-Permit , students should have the CUNY Portal ID.
    To obtain the CUNY Portal ID, go to the CUNY homepage ( http://www.cuny.edu ) and click the “Log In” button at the bottom left. Once on the University Home Page, students initially will have to register for a Portal ID and Password, by clicking on “Register” and following the directions.
    Once registered, students can go to http://epermit.cuny.edu and login with their CUNY Portal ID and password.
    To apply for a permit click on 'Create new permit' and follow the instructions as you proceed.
  • How would I know if my e-Permit request was approved?
    • Students are kept informed of the progress of their ePermit request through out the approval process via email. If a request was rejected, a student will be notified electronically of the reason for rejection.
  • Where can I find the course equivalency?
    • www.tipps.cuny.edu If the course in question is not transferable to Baruch, you may not take the course on permit. Students are not allowed to go on permit to any Community Colleges.
  • Who is eligible to take courses on permit at other colleges?
    • Matriculated students who have been in attendance in prior semester and in Good Academic Standing ( Undergraduate gpa 2.0 or higher and Graduate gpa 3.0 or higher) are eligible to take courses on permit. First semester Freshman and Transfer students are not allowed to go on permit until they have completed at least one semester at Baruch and have posted grades. Students with financial holds are not eligible to take courses on permit.
  • What is the next step after receiving the final approval for my ePermit request?
    • Register at host school. You must register at the host college following their registration procedure. You will receive an email from the host college regarding their registration process once your application is processed at their end. Getting the approval from your home college does not mean you are already registered for the course. Pay at home school. You will be registered for the equated credits at your home school. You must pay for the permit credits at your home college.
  • Is it guaranteed that I will be able to register at the host college once I receive approval from my home college?
    • No, approval for e-permit does NOT guarantee you a seat in the class in request the host school.
  • What should I do if I try to file for the epermit request and get the following message “YOU DO NOT HAVE ANY ACTIVE SEMESTERS AT YOUR HOME SCHOOL?” Log in to CUNY Portal at www.cuny.edu. Click on "My Profile" and make sure the primary college selection is Baruch College. If you still get this error message, contact the Registrar's Office.
  • How do I drop permit course(s)?
    • First, you need to drop the course at the host college following their academic and refund calendar. Then you must submit a certification letter from host college stating the withdrawal date and the amount of the refund, if a refund is due.
  • What is my registration date?
    • Students may obtain their registration date and time online at eSIMS, www.cuny.edu.

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  • How do I register for classes?

There are 2 ways to registrar:

1. Online regitration at www.cuny.edu. Students have to use their CUNY Portal Username and Password to access eSIMS. If you have not already created your CUNY Portal account, please visit www.cuny.edu to obtain a Portal Username and Password. If you do not remember your Portal Username call BCTC help desk at (646) 312-1010.

Login to the Portal. On your MYPAGE you should see an eSIMS single-signon selection. Click it and your eSIMS menu will be brought up. If the correct college is not made available to you, go to your Portal Profile option on the bottom of the left side panel. Select Modify Profile. Select the college from your Primary Affiliation that you want to register for. Modify the Profile and go back to the eSIMS single-signon selection.

2.In Person late registration.

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  • How do I place myself on the wait list for a closed course?
    • To place yourself on the wait list for a closed course go to
    http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/waitlist and enter your Student ID (SS#) and PIN to log in.

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  • How do I change my address?

    • Complete the address change form available on the web site and also in the Registrar's Office. Mail the form or bring it to the Registrar's Office.

    ** Post Office box numbers are not acceptable**

  • How do I change my name?
    • Complete the name & SS change form available on the web site and also in the Registrar's Office. Mail or submit the form along with the following documentation:
    • Naturalization papers (Certificate and Court Order)
    • A certified copy of a court order authorizing the change of name
    • A copy of the marriage certificate (if applicable)
    • A copy of a birth certificate

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  • How do I change my ID/ Social Security number?
    • Complete the name and Social Security change form available on the web and also in the Registrar's Office. Mail or submit the form along with the following documentation:
    • A copy of the Social Security card.
  • How do I get a copy of my Baruch College Transcript?

    • Transcripts can be requested by completing a transcript request form available in the Registrar's Office and also on the web site. Your record must clear of all stops before your request can be filled.

    ** There is a fee of $7.00 for each copy of transcript if its not being sent to any other CUNY unit. **

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  • I have never attended Baruch College before; how do I take classes at Baruch?
    • Undergraduate students from other colleges may register as 'permit' students with permission from their home college. Students with high school diploma, or Bachelors Degrees may also take courses as non-degree students. For Students who wish to be new freshman or transfer students, please visit CUNY web site. www.cuny.edu

    Please note:

    • There is a $65.00 non-refundable application fee for undergraduate visiting permit and non degree students.
      For Graduate visiting permit students the fee is $125.00.
    • Baruch College does not guarantee that courses will be available at your appointed registration time. The college does not override closed courses.
    • Non-degree students may not take more than a total of 9 undergraduate credits in the Zicklin School of Business.
    • Visiting students may not take more than a total of 12 graduate credits in the Zicklin School of Business.
    • In order for visiting students to return to Baruch College in a subsequent semester, undergraduate students must maintain an overall 2.0 GPA, and graduate students must maintain an overall 3.0 GPA.

For more information about which application you should fill out please visit  Non degree and Visiting permit students.

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  • I have taken some classes at Baruch College before; What is the readmission policy at Baruch? Undergraduate, Graduate and Non degree
    Students who have been absent from the College for a term must file an application for readmission available in the Registrar's Office and also on the web site.= Students who withdraw from all courses during the first three weeks of the semester must file an application for readmission prior to the semester they wish to return.= Reentry apllication
  • There is a $10.00 application processing fee for this application.
  • Please note:
  • How do I take courses at other colleges on permit?
  • Students who intend to take classes at a non CUNY school, Outgoing Permit Applications Instructions are available at the Registrar's Office and also on the web site. Completed applications, signed by an academic department advisor may be mailed or brought in to the Registrar's Office.Once the above procedure is completed, take them to your Host College and register.
    • The processing period for the application is 3-5 business days. Students are responsible to pick up your outgoing permit application from the Registrar's Office.
  • Students who intend to go to another CUNY school must submit the request through http://epermit.cuny.edu
    Through e-Permit, students can file an online request and it will be processed online. Students are kept informed of the progress of their permit request throughout the approval process. If a request is rejected, a student will be notified electronically of the reason for the disapproval.
  • Students pay for an approved CUNY permit course at their Home College. Grades for courses taken on permit at another CUNY college are posted to students' records and are counted in the computation of a student's GPA.(effective Fall 2004)

Please note:

  • Permits are not issued for Community College coursework.
  • Permits are issued only to students matriculated for a degree at Baruch College who are not on academic probation.
  • Permits are not issued for courses in accounting (see Department Office)
  • Permission for courses in Astronomy or Geology must be obtained from the Department of Natural Sciences.

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