Baruch College

Undergraduate Admissions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. I sent my application to the University Application Processing Center (UAPC) but I haven't heard anything yet. How can I find out the status of my application?
  2. I applied to Baruch (as either a freshman or a transfer student) but I wasn't accepted.  What should I do?
  3. I have been accepted to Baruch but  cannot attend this semester.  Is it possible to postpone or defer my admission?
  4. I received a letter of acceptance from the UAPC what should I do next?
  5. Can I apply directly to Baruch?
  6. I want to take  classes at Baruch, but  I am not interested  in getting a degree?
  7. I took some college courses a long time ago.  Should I apply as a freshman or transfer?
  8. I  once was a student at Baruch  but did not finish my bachelor's degree and now I want to come back. Should I fill out a new transfer application?
  9. I was dismissed from Baruch because of my GPA  I would like to come back to the college what should I do?
  10. I  attend Baruch college as a non-degree student.  How do I become a degree student?
  11. I've been accepted to Baruch College and I want to change my address. How do I do this?
  12. I would like to apply for Financial Aid what should I do?

If your question(s) aren't answered here, feel free to contact Undergraduate Admission at (646)312-1400 or thorugh our contact form.


1.You can obtain information about the status of your application by calling the processing center's automated system at the Office of Admissions Services at (212) 997-2869.
2. You should make an appointment to speak with a Baruch Admissions Counselor about your options by calling (646)312-1400.
3. You can request to have your application reprocessed for the following semester by downloading the form.

4 . Please be patient, an information package will be sent to you within 2-3 weeks.  This package will provide you with all the information you will need to have a successful first semester at Baruch.

5. No, all freshman and transfer applications should be sent directly to the University Application Processing Center.

6. Students who are not interested in obtaining a degree are called non-degree students.  Applications for new non-degree status are available at the Registrar's web site at http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/registrar/registration/. You can call them at (646) 312-1150 for more information.

7. All students who have attended a college, university or post-secondary institution since graduating from high school or receiving a GED diploma must complete a CUNY Transfer Application.  Students are responsible for filing the correct application.  Failure to file  correctly will result in a delay in processing for admission and additional fees.   A student who is admitted as a Freshman who is in fact a Transfer student, will be subject to disciplinary action by Baruch College.  Such action might include denial of any transfer credit or even dismissal from the college.  It is important that students file accurately.

8 and 9. Students who formerly attended Baruch and wish to be readmitted to the College must complete a readmission application.  This may be obtained from the Office of the Registrar, Room 850, 151 East 25 Street, or by writing to the Office of the Registrar, 17 Lexington Avenue, Box H-0850, New York, NY 10010.  You can also call them at (646)312-1150 for more information.

10.You can apply for a status change from non-degree to degree by coming to the admissions office at 151 East 25 St. Rm.720.
11.Undegraduate degree students who have been admitted to Baruch College for the first time and who have not yet registered can download the form.
Current Baruch students, non-degree go to the Registrar's Office.

12. You should complete a Free Application for Federal student aid (FAFSA) for the school year you will attend Baruch. You do not have to wait until you are admitted to Baruch College before you apply for financial aid. For more information please visit the Financial Aid Web Site.