Fall 2025 Application Deadline Extended to August 1st
Welcome to undergraduate admissions at the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies (CUNY SLU). We’re glad you are choosing CUNY SLU to complete your undergraduate degree and further your academic goals. SLU’s undergraduate programs are designed to meet the needs of both traditional-age and adult students seeking to commence, transition into, or complete a bachelor’s degree program.
Things to consider before applying
- A cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better is required for admission.
- We accept a maximum of 90 transfer credits. Our transfer credit section can tell you more.
- Students who are admitted to CUNY must satisfy the reading, writing, and mathematics basic skills requirements.
- A personal essay or writing sample is part of the application process.
Provide a compelling statement of purpose describing your relevant experience as well as the reason and motivation for applying to the program (250 words). - To submit your application, a $65 (freshman) $70 (transfer) non-refundable processing fee is required. Without payment, your application will not be sent to CUNY SLU. Current CUNY students, veterans of the United States Military, active duty service members, and members of the National Guard or Reserves are eligible for an application fee waiver.
Contact
Office of Admissions
25 West 43rd Street, 19th Floor
New York, NY 10036
tel: 646-313-8300
admissions@slu.cuny.edu
Undergraduate Admission Resources and Links
If at any time you need assistance, please contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@slu.cuny.edu or (646) 313-8300
Important Notice: Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Required
As part of the application process, you may be prompted to complete Multi-Factor Authentication through your CUNY Login account. City University of New York requires MFA to protect your personal and application information. Applicants should be prepared to verify their identity using a secondary method (such as a mobile authentication app, text message, or phone call) in order to access and submit their application. For more information and setup instructions, visit: https://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/cis/technology-services/microsoft-mfa/
The Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) program allows B.A. students to earn credits by demonstrating that their knowledge gained outside the classroom matches the learning objectives of one or more of their courses.
Legal Disclosures
The CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, alienage or citizenship, or veteran or marital status in its student admissions, employment, access to programs, and administration of educational policies. In accordance with the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972 and the implementing federal regulations, the Graduate Center maintains a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of gender in the operation of its educational programs and activities. Inquiries concerning Affirmative Action may be directed to the Affirmative Action Officer/Compliance & Diversity Officer (Telephone: 1.212.817.7410); and inquiries concerning Title IX may be directed to the Campus Title IX Coordinator (Telephone: 1.646.313.8348).
This act requires colleges and universities to publish an annual security report. The report contains information regarding campus security including such topics as: emergency procedures, crime prevention, university law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, sexual assault prevention, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security on campus. It also contains crime statistics for the previous three calendar years. The Graduate Center can comply with the law by using a web site instead of paper documents so long as the exact web address where the report can be accessed is published.
View the Annual campus security report
If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security Report, please call the Office of Public Safety at (212) 817-7761.
Student Financial Support
86%
of undergraduate students have their entire tuition covered by debt-free grants, scholarships, and waivers
94%
of CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies undergraduate students earn their degrees debt free
84%
of undergraduate students have at least half of their tuition covered by debt-free grants, scholarships, and waivers