Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  Scholarships are available for incoming transfer students. For Financial Aid complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form and a state financial aid application. Contact the Office of Financial Aid at 718-951-5051.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  Applicants with 6 credits - 2.0. Applicants with 7-14 credits - 2.5. Applicants with 15-23 credits - 2.25. Applicants with 24 or more credits - 2.0. Applicants with an associates degree - 2.0. Higher GPA requirements vary by major.
• Official Transcripts:
  High school transcripts are required if applying with less than 30 credits or if the previously attended institution is not accredited. College transcript(s) from every institution attended are required.
• SAT Scores:
  SAT/ACT scores are required if applying to the Teacher Academy or the Honors Academy.
• Letters of Recommendation:
  Applicants to the Teacher Academy and the Honors Academy must submit two letters of recommendation.
• Essay:
  Essays are required for applicants to the Honors Academy.
• Application Fee:
  Yes, $70 nonrefundable fee must be submitted with the application.
• Interview:
  Not required for admissions consideration.
• Other Requirements:
  Applicants who have been dismissed from another college for academic reasons are not admitted as transfer students. Applicants transferring from a CUNY community college must meet standards of proficiency in areas of math, reading, and writing.
• Apply Here:
  portal.cuny.edu/portal/site/cuny/

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  In general, credit may be granted for courses where a grade of at least a C has been earned.
• Credits (Min/Max):
  Minimum credits - 6 credits. Maximum credits from a two-year institution - 60 credits. Maximum credits from a four-year institution - 90 credits.
• Transfer Policy Document:
  CUNY Brooklyn College Transfer Credit.pdf