CUNYCAP

CUNY Counseling Assistantship Program (CUNYCAP)

Overview

CUNYCAP was created especially for students who received their undergraduate degrees from a CUNY college and who are now attending a CUNY college for their graduate studies. The project was developed in coordination with CUNY’s Central Office of Student Services and individual campuses. It provides sites for the development of professionals amongst our graduate students, allows students to gain valuable experience while receiving a salary and six-credit tuition waiver and provides opportunities for leadership development.

Some of the areas where CUNYCAP students are placed include the Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs, Office of the Dean for the School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences, Office of the Dean for the School of Visual, Media, and Performing Arts, Student Activities, Central Depository, Honors Academy, Health Programs and Immunization Requirements, Students Assistance and Referral, Civic Engagement, Judicial Affairs, and SERVA. There are often departments on the waiting list to acquire a CUNYCAP in their office, which all the more demonstrates the program’s excellence in providing outstanding graduate employees.

As a result of budget cuts, CUNYCAP sustained a major cut in the number of positions offered at Brooklyn College. Positions at Brooklyn College were reduced from as many as thirty to twelve. 

The CUNYCAP program continues to be extremely successful both as a financial support and an educational experience for highly motivated graduate student employees while positively affecting the retention and graduation of our students.

Eligibility Criteria:

• A bachelor’s degree earned with a record of academic achievement from any CUNY college
• Enrollment as a matriculated student in a CUNY graduate program.
• The availability of a minimum of 15 to a maximum of 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters, primarily during DAYTIME hours

To Apply:

1. Contact the Central Office of CUNY for more information & an initial screening interview.
 
CUNYCAP
The City University of New York
Office of Student Services - 15th Floor
1114 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036
Tel: 212.290.5709
Fax: 212.290.5685

2. Please bring the following documents to your screening interview.

• Two letters of recommendation; ideally one from faculty and one from a work supervisor.
• Resume outlining work experience.
• Proof of undergraduate graduation (copy of diploma or final transcript).
• Copy of acceptance letter to a graduate school.
  

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