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Apply to Queensborough for the Fall

Applications are accepted year-round. Contact Admissions for more information.

Queensborough Community College is currently accepting applications. Our courses are designed to maximize the value of the education we provide and the success of all our students. Whether you are starting at Queensborough, continuing with us, or visiting from another institution, we invite you to apply today to start earning college credit that will get you where you want to go. Don't delay. Fall 2021 classes start August 25!

Please Note: If you are a student who has completed all or part of your education outside the United States and U.S. territories, you have missed the formal deadline for fall 2021 (February 1st). Please see CUNY's Undergraduate Admissions page for more information.

Step 1: Complete An Application
Step 2: Send Your Transcripts Directly To Us

Please read through the steps below and take advantage of the affordable, world-class education offered at Queensborough!

Have Questions? We Have Answers

Attend a Virtual Information Sessions

QCC invites prospective students and their families to attend a virtual information session. You will have the opportunity to:

Learn about our student-focused Queensborough Academies and our outstanding 40+ academic programs
Complete your CUNY application
Learn about our various student success programs such as ASAP and College Discovery
Discuss Financial Aid and learn how affordable a Queensborough education can be

Connect With An Admissions Counselor

Whether you completed an application and submitted your transcripts or you have questions about the admissions process, connect with one of our admissions counselors for a personal, one-on-one meeting to help you with the steps of the enrollment process.

Connect with an Admissions Counselor

Step 1: Complete An Application

Freshman

If you hold a regular or local high school diploma, or a New York State Equivalency Diploma (HSE/GED) and you have not yet attended college or any post-secondary institution including a business, trade or technical school, you'll need to file the Freshman application for admission. If you are currently attending a NYC DOE high school, be sure to enter your nine-digit OSIS number in the ‘High School/Secondary' section of the Admission Application, which will enable us to retrieve your transcript electronically.

Freshman application fee - $65.00 (USD) - Payable by credit card, check or money order

Did You Earn College Credit While in High School?

Queensborough grants transfer credits for college level courses taken while in high school. There are three different wants you can earn college credit:

By earning a score of 3 or better on any AP exam
By having earned college credits in CUNY's College Now program
By having earned a C or better in a college level course at a non-CUNY college

For questions regarding any college level credits earned while in high visit the AP Test Exams and Credits page.

Apply as a Freshman

Transfers

You're a transfer student if you've completed course work or are currently enrolled at an undergraduate college or other post-secondary institution including a business, trade or technical school. If you're a transfer student, you'll need to file the Transfer application for admission.

Transfer application fee - $70 (USD) – Payable by credit card, check or money order

There is no application fee for current CUNY students.

Academic Requirements For Transfer Students

Successful Transfer applicants will be in good academic standing at their current or former institution and will have achieved a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better on a 4.0 scale.

Students interested in pursuing Nursing at Queensborough Community College must first be admitted to QCC and must complete the Pre-Clinical sequence with a minimum GPA of 3.0. For additional requirements please consult the Nursing Department's page on our website.

*Admission requirements are subject to change without prior notice to applicants.

College Credit / Transfer Credit

Many students earn college credit while in high school. These credits can come from any College courses while in high school or completed an Advanced Placement (AP) with a score of 3 or better. See the list of AP Test Exams and Credits accepted at Queensborough.

College credit for courses taken elsewhere will be only granted for:

Courses that are applicable towards the student's chosen curriculum at Queensborough.
Courses taken at the undergraduate level from accredited degree-granting institutions only.
In general, grades of “C“ or better from Non-CUNY Colleges or Universities are considered for transfer credit. In some cases however, courses may not be used to satisfy specific curriculum requirements.
In general, grades of “D” or better from CUNY colleges are considered for transfer credit. In some cases however, courses may not be used to satisfy specific curriculum requirements.
For courses completed at an accredited college or university outside the U.S., a formal evaluation by the appropriate academic department is mandatory. Under no circumstance is credit awarded without department approval.
Transfer students pursuing an Associate's Degree may NOT receive more than 30 transfer credits from institutions previously attended. A maximum of 15 credits are accepted towards a certificate program at Queensborough.
Transfer students must also meet the requirements for the CUNY Assessment Tests. (Refer to the Testing section.)
Transfer credits are not calculated as part of the student's Grade Point Average (GPA).

In order to review your possible credits, please submit official college transcripts or an official AP score report to the Office of Admissions.

Apply as a Transfer Student

If you are not sure whether to apply as a Freshman or Transfer student, learn about our other application types.

How To Apply To Queensborough

Step 2: Send Your Transcripts Directly To Us

Most high schools and colleges are working remotely or with a limited staff. The quickest and easiest way for us to complete your application is to have your transcripts sent to us directly through email.

Freshman:

If you are currently attending a NYC DOE high school, be sure to enter your nine-digit OSIS number in the ‘High School/Secondary’ section of the Admission Application, which will enable us to retrieve your transcript electronically.
If you do not attend a NYC DOE school, contact your local high school and request that a transcript be emailed to our admissions office at admissions@qcc.cuny.edu.

Transfer:

Many colleges use electronic services such as Parchment, TranscriptsPlus, Credentials Transcripts Network, National Clearinghouse etc. When using these services, request that a transcript be emailed to our admissions office at admissions@qcc.cuny.edu.
If you have a transcript sent directly to you, we cannot consider it official. Be sure you have it sent directly to our office.

Prohibition On Submission Of Fraudulent Admission Documents:

The submission of documents in support of applications for admission such as transcripts, diplomas, test scores, references, or the applications themselves, that are forged, fraudulent, altered from the original, obtained under false pretenses, or otherwise deceptive is prohibited and is punishable by a five year bar on applying for admission or five year suspension from CUNY. A second violation is punishable by a lifetime ban on applying for admission or expulsion from CUNY.

Welcome Nassau County Students

Nassau County residents are eligible for the affordable CUNY Value tuition rate.
Our students benefit from scholarly and cultural experiences beyond the classroom.
Take advantage of internships, research, community service - all designed to reinforce classroom learning and prepare you for your future academic and career choices!
Our exclusive transfer resource center will prepare you to go on to 4-year institutions including: New York University, Hofstra University, Syracuse University, St. Joseph's College, St. John's University, Baruch College, and more!
When you begin your career, you will join the more than 72,000 successful alumni from the Metropolitan area.
Comprising one of the most diverse populations of any college in the U.S., Queensborough enrolls over 12,000 students each year who pursue associate degrees or professional certificates.

After You've Been Admitted:

Congratulations! You've been admitted to Queensborough and we're ready to help with your next steps!

Be sure to complete all the necessary steps on the Enrollment Checklist.

Life @ QCC

Queensborough offers a wide variety of resources to enrich your academic experience. You can connect with fellow students through clubs, activities, athletics, service learning, student government, veterans services, and much more.

Student Life

Contact Us

Email: Admissions@qcc.cuny.edu | Phone: (718) 281-5000

Come Visit our Campus

Visiting Queensborough is the best way to get to know our beautiful campus, but that's not all! Learn about our student-focused Queensborough Academies and our outstanding 40+ academic programs.

Visit Us

Services for Students with Disabilities

If you need accommodation(s) due to a disability, please contact QCC's Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) by calling 718-631-6257.