Please submit the $250 commitment deposit by the date included in your admission letter. All commitment deposits are non-refundable and are applied towards tuition. We strongly recommend students pay the commitment deposit by credit card by clicking the link in the letter of acceptance in your online application. We do not recommend paying the commitment deposit by check or money order, but if you are unable to pay by credit card, please mail the check or money order to:

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

Orientation provides incoming students the opportunity to become familiar with campus resources and make connections with new and continuing students, faculty, and staff before beginning classes. Additionally, it provides us the opportunity to cover material that is not covered elsewhere in the curriculum.

All new students are required to attend the orientation. The Class of 2021 orientation dates are Monday, August 10, 2020 – Friday, August 21, 2020 (weekends off) from 9am-5pm. The complete orientation schedule will be shared with students in early June.

Official transcripts from all previous institutions must be submitted by Thursday, July 30. Please note, in order for transcripts to be official, it must come directly from your previous institution. Transcripts opened, uploaded or sent by a student is unofficial. Degree confer date must show on the transcript where you have completed your degree. Incoming students are strongly encouraged to send official transcripts electronically to admissions@journalism.cuny.edu. Official hard copies can 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

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

Students may also qualify for the in-state tuition rate on other grounds, including having attended/graduated from a high school or having obtained a GED in the State of New York, including undocumented and out-of status students (see Part I – B), and veterans and service members (see Part I – C) . The City University of New York’s residency policy and eligibility is available by clicking here.

All students requesting a change of residency status must submit a City University Residency Form to the Office of Admissions with sufficient supporting documentation.

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. Please email 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.