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Our History

  • 1881

    • The Technical Schools of the Metropolitan Museum of Art is renamed the New York Trade School to more precisely reflect its curriculum (after the art education program is moved to a separate school)

  • 1892

    • Financier J. Pierpont Morgan sizably endows the New York Trade School. Over the next 60 years it gains a reputation as the nation’s leading trade school for American young men and the model upon which other trade schools are founded

  • 1946

    • The New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences is founded in response to the needs of business, industry and the professions for highly trained technicians and other specialists for the post-war economy

  • 1953

    • The institute is renamed New York City Community College, becoming the city’s first community college

  • 1961

    • The New York Trade School’s charter is amended, making it a “technical institute.” It is renamed Voorhees Technical Institute in honor of Enders M. Voorhees, a prominent industrialist and chairman of its board of trustees. Its charter now allows the school to grant associate in applied science degrees and to operate as a two-year college
    • September 1961 — AAS in Nursing Introduced

  • 1964

    • New York City Community College is made part of The City University of New York (CUNY)

  • 1965

    • Voorhees Technical Institute first begins accepting female students

  • 1971

    • Voorhees Technical Institute is incorporated into New York City Community College
    • March 1971 — AAS in Accounting Introduced

  • 1973

    • January 1973 — AAS in Dental Hygiene Introduced
    • February 1973 — AAS in Radiologic Technology & Medical Imaging Introduced

  • 1980

    1980
    • New York City Community College is designated “a technical institute within the CUNY system" and is renamed New York City Technical College (City Tech). It offers 27 career programs

  • 1983

    1983

    • New York City Technical College is authorized to grant its first baccalaureate degree in hotel and restaurant management
    • July 1983 — BTech in Hospitality Management Introduced

  • 1991

    • June 1991 — BS in Paralegal Studies Introduced

  • 1993

    • August 1993 — BTech in Computer Engineering Technology Introduced

  • 1995

    • July 1995 — BTech in Entertainment Technology Introduced

  • 1998

    • February 1998 — BFA in Communication Design Introduced

  • 2002

    • New York City Technical College is renamed New York City College of Technology, offering career-specific baccalaureate, associate and specialized certificate programs in the technologies of art and design, business, computer systems, engineering, entertainment, health care, hospitality, human services, the law-related professions, career and technology teacher education, and the liberal arts and sciences.
    • August 2022 — BTech in Architectural Technology Introduced

  • 2003

    • BS in Applied Mathematics Introduced

  • 2004

    President Hotzler
    • Russell K. Hotzler, PhD, becomes the eighth president of the College
    • BS in Health Services Administration Introduced

  • 2005

    • BS in Nursing Introduced

  • 2010

    • BTech in Mechanical Engineering Technology Introduced

  • 2011

    • BS in Radiological Sciences Introduced
    • BS in Mathematics Education Introduced

  • 2012

    - May 2012 — BS in Biomedical Informatics Introduced

    • May 2012 — BS in Biomedical Informatics Introduced
    • Number of full-time faculty passes 400, an increase of 50% over 7 years

  • 2013

    • Introduction of BTech degrees in Electrical Technology and Constuction Management
    • For the first time, the number of students receiving bachelor’s degrees surpasses the number receiving associate degrees

  • 2014

    2014
    • Construction launched on new academic complex to be constructed at the corner of Tillary and Jay Streets, the site of the former Klitgord Building. Expected completion date in 2017, to house healthcare and science programs, a new theater and gym, a state-of-the-practice health and wellness center and much needed faculty office space.
    • BS degree in Professional and Technical Writing Introduced

  • 2015

    • July 2015 — BS in Applied Chemistry Introduced

  • 2016

    • October 2016 — BS in Business & Technology of Fashion Introduced

  • 2019

    Opening New building
    • Opening of New Academic Complex featuring state-of-the-practice laboratories, clinics, and classrooms
    • BS in Data Science Introduced

  • 2020

    Start of COVID-19 Pandemic
    • February 2020 — 5-Year BArch Introduced
    • Spring 2020 — Start of COVID-19 Pandemic
    • June 2020 — BS in Data Analytics/Economics Introduced

  • 2021

    Virtual Classes
    • Spring 2020 to Spring 2021 — All Classes Held Remotely
    • March 2021 — BS in Healthcare Policy and Management Introduced
    • Fall 2021 — In-Person Classes Resume

  • 2022

    • Fall 2022 — Opening of Student Success Center, Student Wellness Center, and The YellowJacket N.E.S.T. (Nutrition for Education and Student Achievement); Reopening of Fitness Center

  • 2023

    Virtual Classes
    • Spring 2023 — Opening of Textile Lab