Follow the instructions below to submit an application to one of our graduate degree programs.
Admission
Applicants for master's degree programs must have earned a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, with a GPA of 3.0 or better to qualify for admission.
Applicants are required to submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Applicants are also required to write a personal statement, upload a resume and (with the exception of the MS in Information Systems) provide two letters of recommendation. All applicants (except those applying to the Online MS in Business Management and Leadership program) who meet the basic eligibility criteria will be asked to take part in an individual interview before final acceptance is determined. Please take time to review the CUNY School of Professional Studies' admission policies.
Application
To submit an application click here. This will take you to the CUNY School of Professional Studies' online application website. This site includes instructions for creating a user account and completing the application. In addition, detailed instructions can be found in the ApplyYourself Applicant Guide accessible here or by clicking on the link in the left navigation pane. The application fee is $125. Payment is made via the online application system using your credit or debit card.
International Students:
Before applying; an international applicant who wishes to study under an F-1 visa should contact the international student advisor Tom Jennings, Executive Director of Enrollment Services and Senior Registrar, who serves as the international student advisor, at 212.652.2894 or thomas.jennings@mail.cuny.edu.
Applicants who will apply for nonimmigrant F-1 or J-1 visas for entry into the United States and applicants already in the United States in F-1 or J-1 student status must complete the International Student Application located at http://sps.cuny.edu/forms/International_Student_Application_Supplement.pdf.
International applicants must have a TOEFL minimum score of 577 on the paper based test, minimum score of 233 on the computer based test (CBT), or a minimum of 90 on the internet based test (IBT). The TOEFL code for the CUNY School of Professional Studies is 4829. For questions about TOEFL requirements, please call 212.652.2869.
Applicants who have completed their previous education in another country must submit official transcripts of their studies, accompanied by certified translations if they are not in English.
Auditing Courses
Students who do not wish to take a course for credit may audit the course by selecting the audit option. Fees remain the same as credit courses, however, students who audit will not be evaluated or receive a transcript.