ACADEMIC INFORMATION and
COLLEGE POLICIES

Undergraduate Degree Requirements
For a detailed description of the requirements for an undergraduate degree from The City College, please consult the 2007-2009 City College Undergraduate Bulletin.  All undergraduate degree requirements include the following components:
*  The Skills Requirement
*  Proficiency Requirements
*  Writing-Across-the-Curriculum Requirement
*  Core Courses (FIQWS)
*  Major Field Courses
*  Elective Courses
*  120 credits are required to complete degrees from The College of Liberal Arts and Science (CLAS), and the School of Education.The only CLAS exceptions apply to students who did not complete the requisite language requirement in high school.  (See the 2007-2009 Bulletin). Students who have changed majors may require additional credits in their new majors, and transfer students may need additional credits to meet their major requirements.  Students in these categories may be required to take more than 120 credits.

Degree requirement changes:
*  Physical Education courses are no longer required for any City College student to graduate.
*  World Humanities 103 and World Civilizations 103 are no longer required core courses.

Pass-Fail Option
You may elect to take one course per semester on a pass-fail basis by filing the Pass-Fail form in the Registrar’s Office, no later than September 2, 2008.  The following conditions apply:
*  You must have completed at least 28 credits.
*  The course must be an elective; it cannot be a core course or required for your major.
*  There may be additional restrictions depending on your field of study.

 
Residency
You must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or in a qualifying non-immigrant status to qualify for the New York State resident tuition.  Please call the Office of Admissions (212) 650-6448 if you have questions about your eligibility for in-state tuition.  The residency claim is based on your permanent address.

If you live with your parents, information about their residence must be submitted.  Living in dormitory facilities in New York State does not constitute New York State residency, if your permanent residence is out-of-state.

Acceptable proof of residency consists of a signed and dated lease or copies of your most recent complete Federal or New York State tax returns.  You may substitute a N.Y.S driver’s license or telephone bills in your name dated twelve months prior to August 27, 2008, for either the lease or the tax return.  Students under age 24 whose parents or legal guardians live outside the State of New York may be considered non-residents

Declaring a Major
MARCH IS MAJOR’S MONTH.  You must declare your major by the time you complete 60 credit hours.  After you obtain a Major Form from the Registrar’s Office or the “i” Desk in the North Academic Center (NA), meet with the faculty advisor in the department of your choice to discuss curriculum requirements and professional opportunities.  Complete the student portion of the Major Form and have it signed by the academic advisor.  SEEK students should return these forms to the SEEK Office.  All other students must return the form to the Registrar’s Office.

 
CUNY Policy on Nondiscrimination and Sexual Harassment
It is the policy of The City University of New York and the constituent colleges and units of The University to recruit, employ, retain, promote and provide benefits to employees and to admit and provide services for students without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, legally registered domestic partnership status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, alienage, citizenship, military or veteran status or status as a victim of domestic violence.

Sexual Harassment is against the law and is not tolerated at The City College.  The college has responsibility for investigating complaints of sexual harassment brought by students or employees on campus or at field placement assignments outside of the college’s premises.  Student or employee complaints should be directed to the Sexual Harassment Awareness and Intake Committee located in A-200, (212) 650-7331.  All materials concerning Sexual Harassment are available in this office and messages can be left there for committee members. Information is also available on the Affirmative Action Office (AAO) website under Current Students/Campus Resources.

 
Policy on Academic Integrity
Be advised that academic dishonesty, which includes plagiarism and cheating, is prohibited and is punishable by penalties including failing grades, suspension or expulsion.  For further information, go to the City College website, www.ccny.cuny.edu and click on “CUNY Policy on Academic Integrity” located on the bottom of the homepage.

 
Integrity of Documents
All documents submitted in support of an application for admission become the permanent possession of The City College and the City University of New York and will not be returned to the applicant.

All information requested in an application must be answered fully and correctly.  Omission of colleges, universities and/or proprietary schools attended or falsification of information will constitute grounds for permanently rescinding an offer of admission, disciplinary action and/or dismissal.  See “CUNY Policy on Fraudulent Documents” dated February 8, 2005.

 
Smoking
As stated in the policy of the CUNY Board of Trustees, smoking is prohibited in all City College buildings.

 
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Pursuant to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as amended, and the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York Student Records Access Policy of November 2005, City College students have “the right to inspect and review any and all official records, files and data directly related to them and to deny access to others without written consent of the student except under limited and specified circumstances.” This right pertains to any current or former student but not to candidates for admission.

Students who wish to inspect and review their education records may make the request to the Registrar’s Office or to the person in charge of the record in question. A request pertaining to records in the custody of a teacher or counselor should be made directly to that teacher or counselor.  Requests made to the Registrar’s Office must be made by completing a request form.  Requests for records in other locations may be oral or written.  Requests shall be granted or denied within fifteen days of receipt of the request.

City College adheres to the FERPA definition of “directory information”.  “Directory information” includes but is not limited to name, address, telephone number, electronic mail address, photograph, major field of study, dates of attendance, date and place of birth, degrees and awards received, enrolled status, year or date of expected graduation, height and weight of members of athletic teams, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, degrees, honors and the most recent educational agency or institution attended by the student.  Items that cannot be identified as directory information are a student’s social security number, citizenship, gender, religious preference, grades and GPA.  Students who want to withhold disclosure of directory information, click here to access a non-disclosure form.