How to Apply as a Non-Degree Student
Students currently enrolled at other CUNY schools and wish to take courses at Queensborough must do so through the Epermit process.
Senior Citizens who wish to audit classes as non-matriculated student on a tuition-free, space-available basis please complete the Non-Degree Application.
Students not currently enrolled at other CUNY schools must apply for non-degree status using our Non-Degree Application. Applications are processed as they are received.
All students applying for non-degree status must demonstrate college readiness* prior to class registration. The following documentation can be submitted to assess proficiency.
- NYS Regents.
- Completion of a 3-credit college level Math and English class with a C or higher.
All students must provide proof of immunization. New York State Public Health Law 2165 requires post-secondary students to show protection against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR). Persons born before January 1, 1957 must provide proof of rubella immunization. Persons born on or after January 1, 1957 are required to present proof of immunity against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR). Submit forms to the Office of Health Services prior to registration. For more information visit the Office of Health Services.
Once the Office of Admission has determined acceptance in addition to proficiency students will receive information, via email, on how to register for classes.
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Tuition Eligibility
To be eligible for New York City tuition rates, students must be residents of New York State for the past year, and must have lived in New York City as the principal place of residence for six consecutive months immediately preceding the first day of classes for the semester you want to attend. In addition students must be US citizens, permanent residents, or possess an eligible non-immigrant status. The information provided will be used to determine if a student qualifies for the New York City tuition rate.
Categories of Non-Degree Students:
In addition to students wishing to take non-degree classes Queensborough Community College offers two specific non-degree programs:
Teachers on Sabbatical
Each semester, the College enrolls teachers on sabbaticals into a variety of courses. It is recommended that prospective sabbatical teachers attend a union-sponsored sabbatical workshop to learn about Department of Education guidelines prior to their registration at Queensborough. Contact the DOE for more information.
