Spring 2024, Important Facts to Keep in Mind for CUNYs

When does the Spring 2024 term begin (at most CUNY schools?)

• January 15th

• January 25th

• January 31st

• February 5th

Answer explanation

For LaGCC and KBCC, the first day is on March 1st

When is the last day to officially withdraw from a course to receive a W or WD on your transcript (at most CUNY schools for the Spring 2024 term)

• May 15th

• May 16th

• May 1st

• May 22nd

Answer explanation

This day is always a day or two before the start of finals week!

When is the last day to register for classes at most CUNY schools?

• March 1st

• January 25th

• January 31st

• February 5th

Answer explanation

A week after the start of the Spring semester is the last day to register for classes.

For LaGCC and KBCC, this is on March 7th

When is the last day to complete the 2023-24 FAFSA?

• June 30, 2025

• June 30, 2024

• June 25, 2025

• June 30, 2023

Answer explanation

The deadline is always before the start of the new Fall term

True or False:

If you do not submit your immunization records, you can be withdrawn from your classes

• True

• False

True or False:

You need to be registered for classes BEFORE you obtain your campus ID card

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Some campuses require that you show proof of class registration in order to get your campus ID and have access inside the campus

To obtain your ID, you can schedule an in-person appointment, or (sometimes) email a photo of yourself in an attempt to have that photo on your new ID which you will pick up in person

True or False:

I must accept my financial aid awards because it will NOT apply on its own!

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Always accept your financial aid awards if you see any pending. This way, you minimize the cost of your college tuition that you may have to pay out of pocket

True or False:

To qualify for financial aid from TAP, I need to be enrolled in an eligible NYC college, and be registered for at least 12 credits per term

• True

• False

True or False:

I need to renew my application to the NYS Excelsior Scholarship per year like I would with FAFSA and TAP

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Once you are a NYS Excelsior Scholarship recipient, you do not have to re-apply and will remain a recipient for up to 4-5 years (however long it takes to complete your degree)!

True or False:

You must submit your SAT scores to the colleges you are applying to

• True

• False