CUNY BA Program

The CUNY Baccalaureate Degree Program, established in 1971, is a small, university-wide alternate program intended for self-directed, academically strong students who have clear and well-formulated academic and career goals.

With guidance from a full-time CUNY faculty member who agrees to serve as a mentor, each student is able to design an individualized area of specialization. Although students in the program are matriculated at one CUNY college, they are free to pursue their studies and take courses at any of the other CUNY colleges.

To be eligible, students must have completed at least 15 college credits with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. CUNY Baccalaureate students must complete the program's arts and sciences core and other degree requirements.

The CUNY BA and BS degrees are fully accredited and are awarded by the City University rather than by an individual college. The program operates under the auspices of the CUNY Graduate School and University Center.

Special Registration Requirements and Permissions

Students in the CUNY Baccalaureate Program must be formally admitted to the program (Baruch major code 610). New CUNY Baccalaureate students will not be eligible for business courses at the 3000 level or above unless they have an approved mentor and have received permission from the mentor to take specific business courses. Continuing CUNY Baccalaureate students must present an updated copy of their transcripts and permission slips signed by their mentors that indicate the specific courses for which permission has been granted. CUNY Baccalaureate students must meet all course prerequisites as stated in the Schedule of Classes.

Contact
The CUNY Graduate Center

365 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10016-4309
212-817-8220