City University of New York

The New Application is more student friendly with an intuitive design that makes it easier to enter information.  Students will be able to upload: per...

Students can access the application by visiting cuny.edu/application. First-time applicants will register for a guest account on the CUNY application websi...

CUNYfirst is compatible with most browsers, however Chrome, Firefox and Safari are preferred.

We recommend clearing the browser’s history (cookies and cache).  Accessing the application via private mode can also be helpful.

Yes, usernames are automatically emailed to the student upon account creation. In addition, the application login page features a “Forgot My Username/Passwo...

Creating a guest account requires an email address.  If a student tries to create a second account using a previously registered email address, s/he will be...

The freshman application fee is $65. The transfer application fee is $70.     Each application fee is valid for one semester. Students will submit payment ...

After submitting their applications and activating their CUNYfirst accounts, applicants can view the status of their applications in CUNYfirst by clicking o...

After logging on to CUNYfirst, applicants should click on the ‘Admissions Center’ tile to view available self-service features.

Yes.  Students who do not have a CUNYfirst account at the time of application will register for a guest account.  After submitting the application, students...