Academic Advising

Plan Your College Path

Ready Set Go

Meet with Your Student Success Coach

Schedule HERE to meet one-on-one, make a plan for a successful first semester, and get answers to your City Tech questions (June — August)

Enroll in City Tech 101

Enroll HERE to learn the essential skills & knowledge for college success; get comfortable in the college setting before the semester begins; discover where to study, get books, seek advisement, and more! (July & August)

Attend Orientation

Register HERE to connect with incoming students, faculty, and staff; discover more about campus life and student services; learn about campus life from Peer Navigators (August)

CONNECT

Connect

Connect Day

Connect with students, professors, and special opportunities in your department.

Understand College

Be guided step-by-step in The Companion for the First Year at City Tech, a student handbook for everything you need to survive and thrive in college.

Peer Programs

Connect with an upper-level student by requesting a Peer Mentor from First Year Programs, a Peer Navigator from Student Life & Development, or a Peer Coach from the Student Success Center, or explore other Peer Programs.

Office Hours

Did you know "office hours" are specifically a time for STUDENTS? Check your syllabus or Faculty Advisors.


LEARN

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Academic Support

Make the most of your education -- get to know the Library, the Tutoring Schedule, the Learning Center, the Writing Center, Student Success Center, Math Prep, Veterans Support Services, and the Center for Student Accessibility.

Technology Support

Set up your accounts & be ready with Email, WiFi, Device Loans, Computer Labs, OpenLab, Brightspace, and free software.

Special Programs

Up your game with ASAP, BMI, CSTEP, CUNY EDGE, and Undergraduate Research.


JOIN

Join

Yellow Jacket Journey

Check out Presence for student clubs and campus events — try something new!

Club Fair

Join a club, start a club, find your people, create your community.


PLAN

Plan

Plan Week

Plan your next semester, look at the academic calendar, understand DegreeWorks, and find your major requirements. View Here

Advisement

Prepare to meet with your advisor and make an appointment. View Here

Register

Know your enrollment date, check your holds on CUNYfirst and make sure you are able to register for your second semester. View Here


BUILD

Build

Career Readiness

Visit the Professional Development Center, join Handshake, create a resume, apply for Federal Work Study — never too early to start!

Professional Networking

Connect with your department for internships, networking events, industry competitions, and conferences. View Here


THRIVE

Thrive

More

Apply to financial aid and fill out your FAFSA, MoneyWi$e, Childcare, LGBTQIA+, Financial Literacy, International Student Services, Undocumented Student Support, and more CUNY and NYC resources.

PLAN

Plan

Advisement

Know your Major and Gen Ed requirements, including Writing Intensive and Interdisciplinary (ID). Prepare for advisement. Check your DegreeWorks and Degree Map and meet with an academic advisor. View Here

Graduation

Apply for graduation (Associate Degree). View Here

Holds & Registration

Log into CUNYFirst to check your holds — make sure you are able to register. View Here


LEARN

Learn Image

Academic Support

Make the most of your education -- get to know the Library, the Tutoring Schedule, the Learning Center, the Writing Center, Student Success Center, Math Prep, Veterans Support Services, and the Center for Student Accessibility.

Technology Support

Set up your accounts & be ready with Email, WiFi, Device Loans, Computer Labs, OpenLab, Brightspace, and free software.

Special Programs

Up your game with ASAP, BMI, CSTEP, CUNY EDGE, and Undergraduate Research.


THRIVE

Thrive

Student Success Center

Meet with your Student Success Coach, and ask about Academic Reboot and emergency resources.

More

Apply to financial aid and fill out your FAFSA, MoneyWi$e, Childcare, LGBTQIA+, Financial Literacy, International Student Services, Undocumented Student Support, and more CUNY and NYC resources.

CONNECT

Connect

Become a Peer Mentor/Leader

Choose a program where you can use your experience to help new students. View Here

Student Activities & Special Events

Check Student Life & Development's calendar and Presence.

Resources & Services

Explore more exciting resources and services. View Here


JOIN

Join

Student Government Association

Become a leader and be the change you want to see. View Here

Student Clubs

Join or start a new club. View Here


BUILD

Build

Professional Development Center (PDC)

Participate in career coaching and workshops, update your profile in HandShake, and explore career resources. View Here

Professional Networking

Connect with your deparmtnet for internships, networking events, industry competitions, and conferences. View Here

Stand-Out From the Crowd

Develop your professional branding with Undergraduate Research, Study Abroad, a Fullbright Program, or Honors Scholars, club, or SGA leadership. Build your online profile with ePortfolio/Website, LinkedIn, and social media.

PLAN

Plan

Advisement

Prepare for advisement and meet with an academic advisor for help identifying degree requirements, including Writing Intensive and Interdisciplinary (ID).

Apply for Graduation

Celebrating your accomplishments and mark the date. View Here

Graduate School

Speak with your advisors, attend the Graduate School Fair, explore resources from professional organizations, and investigate opportunities for Graduate School. View Here


BUILD

Build

Professional Development Center (PDC)

Participate in career coaching and workshops, update your profile in HandShake, and explore career resources. View Here

Professional Networking

Connect with your department for internships, networking events, industry competitions, conferences, and join the City Tech Alumni Association! View Here

Launch Your Career

Research and apply for opportunities in your field and schedule lots of interviews. Practice, learn, and take your next step towards your future!