Direct Admissions Information — Fall 2013
Direct admissions applications are closed for fall 2013. Students may apply as nondegree applicants until Aug. 15 or apply for the spring 2014 semester.
Please complete the Direct Admissions Pre-Application Form (pdf) and e-mail it to us. Applications may also be faxed to our offices at 718.951.4506. Once your application is complete, you will be contacted by an admissions representative about your next steps.
Freshman Applicants
Freshman applicants need to submit the following documents to be processed for admission:
- Completed Direct Admissions Pre-Application Form (pdf)
- Completed CUNY Freshman Application
- Official high school transcript (Please request transcripts in advance as they may take some time to obtain)
- Official copy of SAT or ACT scores
Freshman Admissions Criteria
- A minimum CAA (College Admissions Average) of 81 and a minimum combined SAT score of 1000 in Critical Reading and Math are required.
Transfer Applicants
Transfer applicants need the following documents to be processed for admission:
- Completed Direct Admissions Pre-Application Form (pdf)
- Completed CUNY Transfer Application
- Official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended. (We will access CUNY college transcripts for applicants who have enrolled at CUNY schools; simply indicate the name of the CUNY school and the dates of attendance on the Direct Admissions Pre-Application Form. (For all other transcripts, please request in advance, as they may take some time to obtain.)
Transfer applicants with fewer than 25 credits completed must submit:
- Official high school transcript
- Official copy of SAT or ACT scores
Transfer Admissions Criteria
- Transfer students with fewer than 25 credits completed at the time of application must also fulfill our freshmen requirements and submit their high school documentation as part of the application process. In addition, the student's completed college work must have an overall GPA of 2.30.
- Transfer students with 25 or more credits completed at the time of application must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.30.
- Students who have been awarded an associate's degree from a CUNY community college will be admitted with a minimum GPA of 2.00.
- Students who have been awarded a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution will be admitted with a minimum GPA of 2.00.
CUNY Assessment Test Exemption Information for Freshman and Transfer Applicants
In addition to meeting the entrance requirements, all students must prove they are exempt from the CUNY Assessment Test. Please see the table below to ensure that you are.
| Test/Course | Score/Grade | Test Exempted From |
|---|---|---|
| SAT 1 Critical Reading | 480 and above | Reading and Writing |
| SAT 1 Math | 510 and above | Math parts 1 and 2 |
| ACT English | 20 and above | Reading and Writing |
| ACT Math | 21 and above | Math parts 1 and 2 |
| NYS Regents–English | 75 and above | Reading and Writing |
| NYS Regents–Math Seq. /II/III/A/B | 75 and above | Math parts 1 and 2 |
| NYS Regents Math: Integrated Algebra, or Geometry, or Algebra 2 & Trigonometry and successfully completing Algebra 2 & Trigonometry or higher-level course |
80 and above | Math parts 1 and 2 |
| 3-credit college English course | Grade C or better | Reading and Writing |
| 3-credit college Math course | Grade C or better | Math parts 1 and 2 |
Note
During Direct Admissions we can only process transcripts from colleges within the United States. Applicants who have completed some or all of their post-secondary education outside of the United States should file with CUNY for the spring 2014 semester. Also, we cannot process applicants for the Percy Ellis Sutton Search for Elevation, Education and Knowledge (SEEK) Program.
Important Information for All Applicants
Mailing Address for Documents
Official transcripts from all institutions you have attended should be sent to:
Brooklyn College
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
2900 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11210
Walk-in Address
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
222 West Quad Center, Brooklyn College
Walk-in Times
- Monday, Thursday, Friday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Tuesday, Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Financial Aid
Applicants who have not yet filed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and plan on receiving financial aid should fill out the FAFSA right away.
Questions?
If you have any questions about applying for Direct Admissions, please e-mail us.
