1. Educational Documents

Secondary School/High School Transcripts

• For schools you attended outside the United States: We require photocopies of all your secondary school transcripts, mark sheets, and secondary external examination certificates (CXC, GCE, WASC, EASC, etc.) and an authorized word-for-word translation of the documents written in languages other than English.
• For schools you attended in the United States: We require your official transcripts for all high schools you attended. You should request that your high school send your transcript directly to CUNY at the address provided at the end of this section
  

• We require transcripts from all postsecondary schools you attended. This applies whether or not you are seeking transfer credit.
  
• If you are currently attending college, we require a transcript indicating your courses in progress.
• For schools you attended outside the United States: We require your official postsecondary school transcripts/mark sheets sent directly from the issuing institution to our processing center, CUNY/UAPC. In addition, you will need the issuing institution to send a copy of the transcript to you if it is written in a language other than English, so you can obtain an authorized word-for-word translation.
• Students from Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan: You must request official university-issued transcripts/mark sheets from the University Controller of Examinations. The transcripts/mark sheets must be submitted in the language in which it is normally issued and in a university stationery envelope with proper signatures.
• For schools you attended in the United States: We require official postsecondary school transcripts from all institutions you have attended.
• If you attended another CUNY college: We will obtain an electronic version of your official transcript.
  

2. Translation of Documents

In order for CUNY to evaluate secondary and postsecondary documents for students educated in non-English speaking countries, applicants must provide an English translation. Please use the following guidelines when having your documents translated.

3. Testing Requirements

• Test of English as a Foreign Language is an examination required of applicants who are on temporary visas and whose native language is not English.
• If you have a temporary visa from an English speaking country, you may be exempt from taking TOEFL . Please speak with a CUNY admissions counselor to confirm whether you qualify for an exemption.
• If you are required to take TOEFL , request to have your official scores sent to our processing center, CUNY/UAPC. When registering for the exam, simply list our University code 2950, and your score will be applied to each CUNY college choice you list on your admission application.
  

• If you completed your high school education in the United States within the past year and are applying to a 4-year college, we require an official copy of your SAT or ACT scores.
• When registering for the exam, simply list our University code 2950, and your score will be applied to each CUNY college choice you list on your admission application.
  

CUNY/UAPC Mailing Addresses

Please use the appropriate P.O. Box address