Welcome to City Tech!
- Find us at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge, in Downtown Brooklyn. We are located next to MetroTech Center (Brooklyn Commons) in Downtown Brooklyn's Tech Triangle, home to hundreds of innovation firms.
- Whether you are beginning your college degree, continuing your education, or re-envisioning your career, our 58 unique degree programs offer limitless opportunities for advancement.
- Join our 13,000 students in 31 baccalaureate and 27 associate degree programs, preparing for high-tech careers, graduate education, and contributions to their communities.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Office of Admissions is to recruit, admit, and serve an eligible and diverse urban population. Through multiple admission and recruitment strategies, the Office of Admissions works to ensure that eligible students have access to a high quality technological and professional education. City Tech prides itself on making a difference in our student's lives.
Room: NG 17
Email: admissions@citytech.cuny.edu
Phone: 718-260-5500
On Campus - Office Hours | Zoom Hours* | |
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Monday | 9:00AM — 5:00PM | 11:00AM — 1:00PM |
Tuesday | 9:00AM — 5:00PM | 1:00PM — 3:00PM |
Wednesday | 9:30AM — 6:30PM | 1:00PM — 3:00PM |
Thursday | 9:00AM — 5:00PM | 11:00AM — 1:00PM |
Friday | 9:00AM — 5:00PM |
Zoom URL: Click here for Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 958 2670 9321
Passcode: Admissions
Freshmen and Transfer students can apply quickly and easily online using the City University of New York (CUNY) Application. City Tech has rolling admissions; however, applications should be filed early.
Priority deadline for the Spring semester is September 15th. Priority deadline for the Fall semester is February 1.
Need help deciding what major to choose or figuring out the application process? Schedule a meeting with our In-house Admissions Counselor here.
How to Apply
Ready to apply for the Spring 2025 or Fall 2025 semester? Follow these 3 simple steps to get started.
1. Apply online and select your program of choice at City Tech.
Apply online
Watch this helpful video to find out how to start your application.
2. Upload your documents
Students can submit required financial aid, health services and registrar/student record documentation through CUNYfirst.
See Student Document Upload instructions on the CUNYfirst Training page.
If you are a freshman, please send email Admissions@citytech.cuny.edu with any questions and/or concerns.
If you are a transfer student, please send email Transferadmissions@citytech.cuny.edu with your inquiries.
If you are a counselor, please email Transcripts@cuny.edu for transcript status information.
3. Check your email regularly.
Watch for further information from City Tech, and log into CUNYfirst to check the status of your application. (Learn how)
File a freshman application if you are: a high school senior, a student who has earned an equivalency diploma or passed the General Educational Development examination (original scores, not a copy, must be submitted). More Info
We are now accepting non-degree applications for Spring 2025.
Admission to City Tech as a transfer student is based upon the student's high school and college academic record. Students without an associate degree will be considered for transfer admission based on the number of credits completed, the cumulative GPA, and competency in English and Mathematics. More Info
ASAP is designed to help motivated students earn their Associate degree as quickly as possible, with a goal of graduating at least 50% of students within three years or less. ASAP at New York City College of Technology (City Tech) emphasizes enriched academic, financial and personal supports including comprehensive and personalized advisement, career counseling, tutoring, tuition waivers, MTA MetroCards and additional financial assistance to defray the cost of textbooks. More Info
If you formerly attended City Tech but have not been in attendance for the entire previous semester or longer, you must apply for readmission. More information regarding Readmission.
Please note: Students who attended another college after leaving City Tech are considered transfer students and should file a transfer application with The Transfer Student Center.
Effective fall 1995, if you are 60 years of age or older and meet the CUNY requirements for demonstrating New York state residency, you may audit courses tuition-free on a space-available basis. As an auditor, you will receive neither grades nor academic credit. Upon registration, you must pay a $65 fee plus applicable student fee at the office of the Bursar. If you wish to receive academic credit, you must pay the appropriate tuition for the courses. In either case, you must apply according to the procedures outlined above. You must provide proof of age, i.e., birth certificate, driver's license or Medicare card to the Office of Admissions prior to registration.
SEEK offers a wide range of counseling and academic support services, including career and academic planning, personal counseling, a state- of-the-art computer lab, tutoring in many subject areas and academic coaching. More Info
Have you been educated outside the United States? Do you count yourself as a permanent resident, refugee, and/or a student on a temporary visa (i.e. F1 student visas)? You'll need to file the appropriate application (Freshman or Transfer). More Info
After You Apply
After you apply, find out what is required to complete your admission review and how to check your application status.
Now that you have completed the Online Admission Application be sure to submit all required supporting documents, and review notification dates and the type of admission decision you should expect to receive.
Check your status
Please remember that it is your responsibility to check your application status to ensure that we have received all documents. You should allow 6-8 weeks for the status of your application to be updated.
Please note that all materials and documents (including original documents) submitted as part of an application for admission become the property of CUNY/UAPC and cannot be returned.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
College isn't free. Scholarships and financial aid can help.
Apply for Financial Aid
The 7 Steps will provide you with information on how to apply for federal and New York State financial aid. Learn more
Scholarships
City Tech offers a variety of scholarships to entering freshmen, continuing and transfer students. Many of these scholarships are based on academic merit and/or financial need. Learn more