1. Thriving At the City College of New York
What You Need To Know
First Year students
Carlito Berlus
Senior Academic Advisor
Gateway Academic Center

2. Thriving At ccny: what you need to know
Your Academic Record
Expectations
Resources
Advisement
Advising at CCNY
My degree
Be Mindful that…
OVERVIEW
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The academic record you bring to CCNY determines what you register for
Credits accumulated/Transferred
If you did AP courses, you must let your advisor know.
If you did College Now courses, you must let your advisor know
If you did IB courses, you must let your advisor know
(The more credits you have at the start, the fewer you have left to do.)
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences vs. Applying to the professional schools
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
The Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture
The Grove School of Engineering
The School of Education
YOUR RECORD
Must submit an
application to be considered part of one of the professional schools. See your advising office.
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4. Thriving At CCNY: difference between H.S. & college
In College…
It is assumed that you are aware of all information relevant to you
Class sizes & Format are different
More is expected of you:
Classroom etiquette
Communication with Instructors & Staff
Amount of time to study & learn independently
Taking 15 credits?
You are expected to devote 45 hours to studying
(15 hours X 3 (3 hours of study per class hour))
Use of Technology (Blackboard, CUNYfirst and other platforms)
Use the technology you already possess to do well
Calendar
Apps
Online resources
EXPECTATIONS
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5. Thriving At CCNY: difference between H.S. & college
Use the technology you already possess to do well…
Calendar
Apps
Online resources
EXPECTATIONS
A longer, more comprehensive list of various online resources can be found by going to:
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6. Thriving At The CCNY: the available resources
Use the resources of the college
Instructors
Advisors
Academic resources => (Academic Support)
Wellness & Counseling => (Services)
The undergraduate bulletin => (Bulletin)
Be in the know
Know how to find information (CCNY directory)
(Directory)
Be familiar with the academic calendar
(Fall 2019 Academic Calendar)
Speak to your advising division
RESOURCES
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7. Thriving At The Ccny: Advisement
What it is/What it isn’t
Assistance and guidance as you make the choices about your education and progress
We advise, you decide
How is advising conducted at CCNY?
Students are advised at specific offices
Where a student is advised depends on declared major and/or area of interest
ADVISEMENT
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8. Thriving At ccny advisING Structure – the professional schools
ADVISING AT CCNY
The Professional schools of the city college of new york
The Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture
SSA 133
The School of Architecture offers a B.Arch. Degree
The Grove School of Engineering
ST 209/2M7
Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering,
Computer Engineering, Earth Science & Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science
The School of Education
(Please note the different areas within Education)
Childhood and Secondary Education
NAC 3/223A
Center for Worker Education
The Department of Interdisciplinary Arts & Science
25 Broadway, 7th Floor
Early Childhood Education
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9. The divisions and majors in the college of liberal arts and sciences
Thriving At ccny advising sTRUCTURE – College of liberal arts and sciences
ADVISING AT CCNY
The divisions and majors in the college of liberal arts and sciences
Humanities & Arts
(NAC 5/225)
The Colin Powell School
(NAC 6/293)
Science
(MR 108)
Gateway Advising Center
(NAC 1/219)
DEPARTMENTS   
For Students Who Are Undecided or
Working on Requirements to Apply to The Grove School of Engineering or The Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture
Art
ANTHROPOLOGY
Undeclared students who intend to major in Science or Math
Asian Studies
ECONOMICS/BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION
BIOLOGY
Black Studies
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
CHEMISTRY
Comparative Literature
LATIN AMERICAN & LATINO STUDIES
EARTH AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE
English
POLITICAL SCIENCE
MATHEMATICS
Foreign Languages & Literatures
PHYSICS
History
PSYCHOLOGY
PRE-MEDICAL STUDIES PROGRAM (2nd Degree and Post Bac. students only)
Jewish Studies
SOCIOLOGY
Media & Communication Arts
PROGRAMS & MINORS
Music
SKADDEN, ARPS HONORS PROGRAM IN LEGAL STUDIES
Philosophy
COMMUNITY CHANGE STUDIES
Theatre
LEGAL STUDIES
PUBLIC POLICY & PUBLIC AFFAIRS
WOMEN'S STUDIES
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10. Thriving at ccny: The components/parts of your degreee
MY DEGREE
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of Engineering
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science in Education
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11. Thriving at ccny: The courses you do
For all majors other than those of the professional schools you need at least 120 credits to graduate
To earn 120 credits in 4 years, take at least 15 credits each semester
All the courses you take must fall into one of the three categories
As you progress, each semester, take a piece of each slice
I.E.:
1 – Gen. Ed/Pathways Checklist:
* (Checklist)
* These courses allow you to have a well-rounded education
and also explore a wide range of subjects
2 – Major – See your Department and/or Division
* Major requirements are specific and must be met as per
the undergraduate bulletin
3 – For 2nd Major, Minor or Free Electives, chose accordingly
* In most cases you may have 2 majors
(Allowed: Psychology & Biology || Not Allowed: M.Eng. & C.Eng.))
* You may have a Minor (another discipline of study, but fewer required courses than a major)
* Free Elective (course not attached to a major/minor; just because)
The classes you take depend on the degree/major you are pursuing, NOT what your friends say.
MY DEGREE
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12. Thriving at ccny: The courses you do
… the first slice
1 – Gen. Ed/Pathways Checklist:
* (Checklist)
* These courses allow you to have a well-rounded education and also explore a wide range of subjects
* Pathways categories/completion of categories transfer between CUNY schools
MY DEGREE
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13. Thriving at ccny: The courses you do
For all majors other than those of the professional schools you need at least 120 credits to graduate
To earn 120 credits in 4 years, take at least 15 credits each semester
All the courses you take must fall into one of the three categories
As you progress, each semester, take a piece of each slice
I.E.:
1 – Gen. Ed/Pathways Checklist:
* (Checklist)
* These courses allow you to have a well-rounded education
and also explore a wide range of subjects
2 – Major – See your Department and/or Division
* Major requirements are specific and must be met as per
the undergraduate bulletin
3 – For 2nd Major, Minor or Free Electives, chose accordingly
* In most cases you may have 2 majors
(Allowed: Psychology & Biology || Not Allowed: M.Eng. & C.Eng.))
* You may have a Minor (another discipline of study, but fewer required courses than a major)
* Free Elective (course not attached to a major/minor; just because)
The classes you take depend on the degree/major you are pursuing, NOT what your friends say.
MY DEGREE
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Be mindful that…
the academic record you bring to CCNY affects what you take
the rigors of CCNY are different from your prior institution
there is a hard deadline to declare a major if you have 60 credits 9/16/ If you do not have 60 credits, you do NOT have to declare a major.
the courses you take go toward your progress for your degree
You may track your progress using Degreeworks
* check your CCNY regularly
BE MINDFUL
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15. Thriving at ccny: Strategies for Career Success
BE MINDFUL
A college career is about building a set of skills
Excellent Writing Skills
Effective Speaking/Communication
Critical Thinking
Diversification
Lifelong Learning
* It is ok if you want to change your major. You are
allowed to change your major.
* Always talk to an advisor when you are in doubt.
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16. Conclusion & General Reminders
Key Points:
Submit updated transcripts of all institutions you have attended to Admissions.
Let your advisor know if you did AP, CN, IB courses
(what you have determines what is left to do)
If you do not tell us, we do not know
Follow all recommendations in MyCity
Use the resources of the college to thrive. If you are here, you can make it
(Know that the rigors of CCNY are different from your prior institution(s))
The advising community is here to help and provide guidance
Be aware of the policies and information the college provides
Be advised at the office that aligns with your academic goal/interest
Check your CCNY address regularly
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