After You Are Admitted

Congratulations on your acceptance to CUNY School of Professional Studies! Now it is time to go over what comes next. Please take a look at the following checklist and check the details of each step for more information about the enrollment process.

Best of luck with your semester!

Accept Offer in Admission Decision Email

Make sure you are receiving emails from CUNY SPS. Check your spam folder for any misdirected emails. If you think you might not be receiving emails from us, text us at 646-517-7876 to check which email we have on file for you and change it if necessary.
As soon as you are sure you want to attend CUNY SPS, we encourage you to accept the offer of admission by clicking the “Accept Your Offer” button in the Admissions decision email you received.
If you still have questions let us know! We’re here during every step in the process so that you can register for classes with ease.

CUNYFirst Account is Created and Claim Account Email Sent

You will receive an email with information about how to claim your CUNYFirst account once your record has been updated. This requires a process behind the scenes and takes a few days following your acceptance to configure. Your CUNYFirst account is your tool for Course Registration, Financial Aid, and Transfer Credit information.
Claim your account and log in to CUNYFirst using the link in the email you receive. You will need your First name, Last Name, Date of Birth (format MM-DD-YYYY), and the last four digits of your Social Security Number to claim your account.
If you require any technical support for claiming your CUNYFirst account, please reach out to the CUNY SPS Student Help Desk at helpdesk@sps.cuny.edu or 646-664-8592. When contacting Help Desk, please include your EMPLID number located in the email to claim your account.

Submit FAFSA (if you haven’t already)

Complete or add us to your FAFSA at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
For any Financial Aid questions, contact the Financial Aid Office at financialaid@sps.cuny.edu or 646-664-8720

Submit Final Transcripts

CUNY SPS requires final, complete versions of all transcripts. Official transcripts must be submitted directly from the institution or by a company contracted by the institution via a secured system.
If your current courses in progress are at a CUNY college, we will attempt to pull an updated official transcript for you.
If your current courses in progress are at a non-CUNY college, please request an updated official transcript be sent to CUNY SPS once your final grades have posted.
Electronic transcripts are preferred for an expedited processing time. Please request electronic transcripts be sent to admissions@sps.cuny.edu.
Official hard copy transcripts can be mailed inside of a sealed, school issued envelope to CUNY SPS Office of Admissions, 119 West 31st Street, New York, NY, 10001

Transfer Credit Evaluation is Prepared/Completed

Your official transfer credit evaluation (TCE) will be sent via email in advance of meeting with your assigned advisor. As soon as your TCE is complete, you’ll be notified via email to schedule your appointment.
Make sure to review your transfer credits in advance of meeting with your assigned advisor.
Prepare any questions you have about your transfer credits for your advisement appointment.

Schedule your Academic Advising Appointment

Fill out the New Student survey (sent via email).
Schedule your advising appointment with your advisor in EAB/Navigate (sent via email).
Collect any professional certifications and licenses you have for potential transfer credit review. For details, visit Credit for Prior Learning.
For any questions about how to contact your advisor, please reach out to the Office of Academic Advisement at advisement@sps.cuny.edu.

Your advisor will remove any registration holds from your account during your academic advising meeting.
Don’t be fooled! Online classes fill up quickly. To ensure you’re able to register for the courses you need, we encourage you to register as early as possible.
Once you register, you’ll be automatically added into Orientation, a two-week online course during which you will meet with your peers, learn about available resources, participate in discussions, and complete assignments

Request a Student ID

Contact the Bursar Office for a receipt of payment to provide the Office of Public Safety with.
Contact the Office of Public Safety at publicsafety@sps.cuny.edu to request a Student ID. When contacting, be prepared to provide your EMPL ID number.

Submit Immunization Forms

All new students are required to submit immunization forms for Measles, Mumps, and Rubella.
All CUNY students who do not have an approved medical exemption or religious exception are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend an in-person or hybrid class.
For any questions about submitting immunization forms, please reach out to the Office of the Registrar at registrar@sps.cuny.edu or 646-664-8514
For details, visit CUNY’s Vaccination/Immunization Policy.

Student Disability Services

The Office of Student Disability Services (OSDS) arranges for appropriate academic adjustments and auxiliary supports for students with disabilities.
To request accommodations, please contact OSDS or fill out the Accommodation Request Form. This form allows you to securely upload records from a clinical provider or a previous educational institution.

SEEK Students

For eligible students, please submit a SEEK application, by clicking here.
After receiving your official conditional acceptance to the SEEK program, please submit your FAFSA and TAP applications and complete the SEEK Participation agreement form.
Schedule a meeting with our SEEK Counselor to receive academic advisement, social support, and create an educational support plan for the upcoming semester.
Attend SEEK Orientation (all SEEK students are required to attend SEEK & New Student Orientation).
Please contact the SEEK Program at SEEK@sps.cuny.edu or 646-517-8625.

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