Please submit the $250 commitment deposit by Friday, May 3, 2019. All commitment deposits are non-refundable and are applied towards tuition. If you wish to pay the commitment deposit by credit card please email admissions@journalism.cuny.edu and request a link to pay via credit card. Students paying the commitment deposit by check or money order should mail it to:

Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY
Attention:  Office of Admissions
219 W 40th Street, 3rd floor
New York, NY 10018

Our open house for admitted students will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2019. This event is a great opportunity to learn how to prepare for next fall, as well as meet our faculty, alumni, and your future classmates.

Click here to RSVP for the open house!

All new students are required to submit up-to-date immunization information prior to registration.

Determination for New York State Residency is based on the information provided on your application. In general, to qualify for the resident tuition rate at a senior college based on residence in the State of New York, a student must:

• Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or in a qualifying immigration status; AND
• Have continuously maintained his/her principal place of abode in the State of New York for a period of at least twelve (12) consecutive months immediately preceding the first day of classes; AND
• Have a bona fide intention of living in New York permanently

All students requesting a change of residency status must submit a City University Residency Form to the Office of Admissions with sufficient supporting documentation.  The City University of New York’s residency policy is available by clicking here.

Official transcripts from all previous institutions must be submitted prior to the first day of classes. Degree confer date must show on the transcript where you have completed your degree. We do not accept official transcripts sent electronically. Hard copies must be mailed to:

Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY
Attention:  Office of Admissions
219 W 40th Street, 3rd floor
New York, NY 10018

If you submitted an unofficial copy of your TOEFL or IELTS scores, please submit the official document prior to the first day of class.

If you are interested in federal loans or work-study eligibility, be sure to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible. The school code is 004765.

Should you have questions or concerns about paying for your education, the Graduate Center’s Office of Financial Aid can advise you. Feel free to send an email to financialaid@gc.cuny.edu, call 212-817-7460, or visit the Graduate Center’s financial assistance website.

International Students must schedule a meeting with the Office of International Students to complete the visa application process. Please visit the Office of International Students information page to learn more.

All students are required to have an Apple laptop that meets our minimum specifications as well as our required software package. Please visit our technical requirements page to learn more about the minimum specifications, essential tools and required software.