Counselor Portal FAQs: CUNY Data

What does ‘admit type’ mean?
Admit Type refers to the kind of application submitted by the applicant: Freshman, Transfer, Macaulay Honors College.
Tue, Apr 30, 2024 at 6:28 PM
What semesters are available to view in the Counselor Portal?
The portal allows administrators to view application information for semesters that CUNY is actively admitting students to. When a CUNY college closes admis...
Thu, May 2, 2024 at 11:08 AM
Why is the Spring 2024 semester still available for selection if that semester already started?
Not all CUNY institutions follow the same semester schedule. Some CUNYs begin later than others and may offer extra sessions that begin several weeks after ...
Thu, May 2, 2024 at 11:08 AM
How do filters work?
Filters allow the administrator to customize the results that display on the search results page. Select the value(s) you wish to include and click ‘Search’...
Tue, Apr 30, 2024 at 6:28 PM
What is the difference between the Application UserID and the CUNYfirst ID?
The Application UserID is the user name created by the applicant for the purpose of logging in to the online admission application. The CUNYfirst ID number ...
Tue, Apr 30, 2024 at 6:29 PM
What is the definition of an official transcript?
An official transcript is an authenticated record of academic performance or achievement issued by a secondary or post-secondary institution and transmitted...
Thu, May 2, 2024 at 11:09 AM
In the ‘Schools and Transcripts’ section, there is a heading for ‘Career’. What is that?
In the CUNYfirst system, “Career” refers to the academic level of a particular item: ‘High School’, ‘Undergraduate’ or ‘Graduate’.
Tue, Apr 30, 2024 at 6:29 PM
In the ‘Schools and Transcripts’ section, what is the difference between the 'Application Progress’ and the ‘Application Status’?
‘Application Progress’ refers to the sequence of actions that culminate in enrollment at a CUNY college. The first step in that sequence is application, fol...
Thu, May 2, 2024 at 11:10 AM
Do applicants need to indicate interest in Special Programs such as ASAP, College Discovery or SEEK on the application in order to be considered for those programs?
No. A key feature of CUNY’s application review process is that all applicants are considered for Special Programs whether or not they express interest in th...
Tue, Apr 30, 2024 at 6:29 PM
I confirmed that my students’ transcripts were sent to CUNY via Parchment or Naviance but CUNYfirst states they were not received. Should I resend?
Please reach out to your CUNY Welcome Center Representative by emailing the Help Desk for Counselors.
Thu, May 2, 2024 at 12:18 PM