Applying
Who Is Eligible?
To be considered for the SEEK program, the student applicant must be either (1) enrolling in post-secondary education for the first time, or (2) transferring from a college where he or she was part of an Opportunity Program.
First-Time College Students
Prospective students must meet the following criteria for admission into the SEEK Program:
- Have a high school diploma and less than an 80 high school average or a New York State high school equivalency diploma or its equivalent from other states. (A limited number with averages above 80 may be permitted entry into the program.)
- Have resided in New York State for at least one year prior to application.
- Be citizens of the United States, or have permanent resident status.
- Have not previously attended an institution of post-secondary education, except in the case of veterans who are permitted up to 18 credits earned during or prior to their tour of duty in the armed forces.
- Have a gross family income in the qualifying range.
Application to the Brooklyn College SEEK Program is made by completing a freshman application for admission to the college including the SEEK section, item 17, found on page 2 of the CUNY application.
Transfer Deadline
The deadline to submit a Brooklyn College SEEK Transfer Application for spring 2021 is February 12, 2021.
Transfer Students
There are two steps to transfer between Opportunity Programs such as SEEK, College Discovery, and HEOP.
- Submit the CUNY transfer admissions application for Brooklyn College. More information can be found here, including deadlines and information on financial aid.
- Complete the Special Programs Transfer Request Form with your current campus.
Accepted SEEK Transfer Students
Students who transfer to the SEEK program will receive all the benefits of the program.
Accepted students must meet with the Brooklyn College SEEK transfer adviser and attend the SEEK New Transfer Student Orientation and Workshops during their first semester at Brooklyn College. These workshops provide information about career development services, tutoring, academic planning, scholarships information, and library services. Students will also have the opportunity to meet with fellow transfer students and have occasions to engage in leadership and group activities.
Contact Sheldon B. Cousins, Brooklyn College SEEK transfer adviser, with any questions you may have by telephone, 718.951.5000, ext. 5738, or e-mail us.
