Where Do I Start

Admitted Students


So, you've been admitted. Now what?

Click on the appropriate section and follow the steps below!

  • Freshmen
    What to do after being admitted:


    1. ACCEPT OUR OFFER OF ADMISSION
    Log into your CUNYFirst account, click on View Details, then Accept Offer, and finally, Confirm Accept Offer.


    2. COMMIT TO BARUCH
    Click on Pay Commitment Deposit to pay the $100 commitment deposit by credit card or e-check. (*If you do not see the Pay Commitment Deposit button, your deposit has been waived.)

    *    The Commitment Deposit is waived for Veterans, SEEK students, and for students who file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $3,000 or less. Deposit waivers based on financial hardship will be considered based on demonstrated financial need.


    3. LOGIN TO YOUR myBARUCH PORTAL
    After you submit your commitment deposit you will receive an email inviting you to log into your myBaruch portal (baruch.edu/myBaruch) where you will find info on orientation, testing, and more!


    4. TAKE ALL NECESSARY PLACEMENT TESTS
    All new students who have met the college readiness requirement in math are required to take the College-Level Math (Math 6) test. The results of this test will be used to place students in the appropriate mathematics course. Testing tickets are emailed after you have accepted Baruch’s offer of admission via CUNYfirst. These tests are given by the Office of Testing and Evaluation.

    5. COMPLETE THE FAFSA
    Fill out the online Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This is required to be considered for any financial aid or honors programs. Apply at fafsa.ed.gov.

    6. RSVP FOR AND ATTEND ORIENTATION
    Orientation invitations are emailed on a rolling basis after you pay your commitment deposit and complete your Math placement test. Orientations begin as early as May and run through August. Orientation will allow you to:
    • Register for classes. In order to be considered a fulltime student, you must take at least 12 credits.
    • Receive your Baruch College ID.
    • Receive your Baruch student email address.
    • Check your bill on your CUNYfirst account. Tuition payments can be made at the Office of the Bursar. The bursar’s office accepts cash, check and money orders. For more information on payment options please click here.



    7. REGISTER FOR CLASS AND PAY YOUR TUITION
    After you have registered, you can check your tuition bill on your CUNYfirst account. Tuition payments can be made at the Office of the Bursar. The Bursar’s Office accepts cash, check and money orders. For more information on payment options, please click here.


    8. SUBMIT IMMUNIZATION DOCUMENTATION
    All students must submit proof of MMR immunization and proof or waiver for Meningitis immunization before registering for classes. You cannot register for classes until your forms are turned in. Please submit your immunization documents to the Medical Records Unit within the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. If you previously submitted this information to another CUNY college, we will retrieve it electronically.


    9. REVIEW YOUR TUITION BILL FOR PROPER TUITION CHARGES
    Qualifying for New York State residency greatly affects how much tuition you will be paying. If you want more information on residency and how to qualify for it, click here.

  • Transfer Students
    What to do after being admitted:


    1. ACCEPT OUR OFFER OF ADMISSION
    Log into your CUNYFirst account, click on View Details, then Accept Offer, and finally, Confirm Accept Offer.

    2. COMMIT TO BARUCH
    Click on Pay Commitment Deposit to pay the $100 commitment deposit by credit card or e-check. (*If you do not see the Pay Commitment Deposit button, your deposit has been waived.)

    *    The Commitment Deposit is waived for Veterans, SEEK students, and for students who file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $3,000 or less. Deposit waivers based on financial hardship will be considered based on demonstrated financial need.

    3. LOGIN TO YOUR myBARUCH PORTAL
    After you submit your commitment deposit you will receive an email inviting you to log into your myBaruch portal (baruch.edu/myBaruch) where you will find info on orientation, testing, and more!

    4. TAKE ALL NECESSARY PLACEMENT TESTS
    All new students who have met the college readiness requirement in math are required to take the College-Level Math (Math 6) test. The results of this test will be used to place students in the appropriate mathematics course. Testing tickets are emailed after you have accepted Baruch’s offer of admission via CUNYfirst. These tests are given by the Office of Testing and Evaluation.

    5. COMPLETE THE FAFSA
    Fill out the online Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This is required to be considered for any financial aid or honors programs. Apply at fafsa.ed.gov.

    6. RSVP FOR AND ATTEND ORIENTATION
    Orientation invitations are emailed on a rolling basis after you pay your commitment deposit and complete your Math placement test. Orientations begin as early as May and run through August. Orientation will allow you to:

    • Register for classes. In order to be considered a fulltime student, you must take at least 12 credits.
    • Receive your Baruch College ID.
    • Receive your Baruch student email address.
    • Check your bill on your CUNYfirst account. Tuition payments can be made at the Office of the Bursar. The bursar’s office accepts cash, check and money orders. For more information on payment options please click here.


    7. REGISTER FOR CLASS AND PAY YOUR TUITION
    After you have registered, you can check your tuition bill on your CUNYfirst account. Tuition payments can be made at the Office of the Bursar. The Bursar’s Office accepts cash, check and money orders. For more information on payment options, please click here.

    8. SUBMIT IMMUNIZATION DOCUMENTATION
    All students must submit proof of MMR immunization and proof or waiver for Meningitis immunization before registering for classes. You cannot register for classes until your forms are turned in. Please submit your immunization documents to the Medical Records Unit within the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. If you previously submitted this information to another CUNY college, we will retrieve it electronically.

    9. REVIEW YOUR TUITION BILL FOR PROPER TUITION CHARGES
    Qualifying for New York State residency greatly affects how much tuition you will be paying. If you want more information on residency and how to qualify for it, click here.


  • International Students
    What to do after being admitted:



    1. ACCEPT OUR OFFER OF ADMISSION.
    Log into your CUNYFirst account, click on View Details, then Accept Offer, and finally, Confirm Accept Offer.

    2. COMMIT TO BARUCH.
    Click on Pay Commitment Deposit to pay the $100 commitment deposit by credit card or e-check. (If you do not see the Pay Commitment Deposit button, your deposit has been waived.)

    3. LOGIN TO YOUR myBARUCH PORTAL.
    After you submit your commitment deposit you will receive an email inviting you to log into your myBaruch portal (baruch.edu/myBaruch) where you will find info on orientation, testing, and more!



    4. APPLY FOR FORM I-20
    Watch the video below to review the steps for the I-20/student visa application process. For more information, please visit our ISSC website.





    5. APPLY FOR HOUSING
    Need a place to live? You're in luck! Our residence hall is located on the Upper East Side, just a short subway ride away from Baruch. Convenient to Central Park, the world-renowned museums of 5th Ave., and tons of great eateries, our residence hall offers the benefits of a close-knit community in a world-class city.

    For more information, please visit our housing website or email housing@baruch.cuny.edu.


    6. ATTEND ORIENTATION WEEK
    Save the date for our International Student Orientation Week. Click here for more information.