CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies (SLU) is offering free college courses through a part-time initiative for selected high school aged students attending Challenge Charter High School in Far Rockaway.

Courses will be taught by SLU faculty beginning in the Fall of 2022 at Challenge Charter High School at 1520 Central Avenue in Far Rockaway.

Contact

Michael Gilbert
Academic Program Specialist
michael.gilbert@slu.cuny.edu

Part-Time Initiative at Far Rockaway for Recent High School Graduates

The strategic partnership between CUNY SLU and Challenge Charter School creates a path for current Challenge Charter High School students to obtain a Certificate in the Urban Experience, gain academic and professional skills, and begin their journey toward earning a Bachelor’s degree.

Challenge Charter School

Eligibility

Part Time Initiative applicants specifically must be recommended by a designated Challenge Charter High School administrator for admission.

Apply Now

To apply visit, Certificate in the Urban Experience page.

Benefits

Students accepted into the program will enjoy a host of benefits including:

  • A dedicated academic advisor
  • Full scholarship (tuition and fees covered)
  • Application fee waived
  • Book vouchers
  • Metro cards
  • Academic and career support

Courses

Students take courses at the Challenge Charter High School campus in the Rockaways as determined by the CUNY SLU Urban Studies Chairperson and designated administrators representing CUNY SLU and Challenge Charter High School.

  • URB 101 – Statistics for Social Change (3 Credits)
  • URB 102 – Writing 1: Language, Literacy, and Culture (3 Credits)
  • URB 103 – Writing 2: The Nature of the City (3 Credits)
  • HCA 105 – Social Justice and Health Equity (3 Credits)

Funded in Partnership with NYC Council

This educational opportunity is funded in partnership with New York City Council Speaker Adrienne E. Adams

This educational opportunity is funded in partnership with New York City Councilwoman Selvena N. Brooks-Powers