FAQs

NEW STUDENTS: To discuss changing majors or making a class schedule, speak with an advisor in the STAR Center by visiting room N-104, calling 718-260-5013, or joining virtual office hours via Zoom. The STAR Center will also be present to assist you at orientation.

TRANSFER STUDENTS: For assistance, speak with an advisor in the Transfer Student Center by visiting room NG-08, calling 718-260-5508, or joining virtual office hours via Zoom. The Transfer Student Center will also be present to assist you at orientation.

Yes. The Public Safety Office will be issuing City Tech IDs during orientation week and throughout the first few weeks of school. If you plan on getting your ID during orientation, please be mindful of your orientation day schedule activities, and be prepared for extended wait times at the ID office.

Yes. While orientation is specifically aimed toward new students, there will be a Family & Guardian Information Session during the lunch break. This information session is designed for parents, guardians, friends, partners, and/or supporters of the student. Our leadership team will provide insights, resources, and connections to support your student's academic journey. The session will be presented in both English and Spanish.

New Student Orientation is a full day of activities designed to help students and families get familiar with campus. The day includes information sessions, opportunities to meet college administrators and staff, panels about campus life and resources, a campus tour for students, and a Family & Guardian Information Session. There will also be a lunch break with tabling from campus organizations and support centers. For a more detailed breakdown of the orientation schedule, please log on to City Tech Connect and navigate to the New Student Orientation tab under "My Checklists," or check your email for the latest information.

Yes, members from our Financial Aid department will be available for any questions. To assist you, we have collected some tips for minimizing your debt as a college student. See the link Managing Your Finances During Your College Career for more information.

Most instructors will post their course syllabus, indicating what books are required for your class, to Brightspace before the start of the semester. City Tech's online bookstore is available for students to purchase textbooks or school supplies.

A good place to start is the Office of Student Life and Development (SLD) in room G-516 or 718-260-5391. SLD staff will talk with you about various ways a student can get involved on campus. Students who are involved on campus are more likely to succeed academically.

Club hours are Thursdays from 12:45–2:15 p.m. during the Fall and Spring semesters. To find out the specific meeting times and locations of each club, please log on to City Tech Connect and click on the "Events" tab.

Our campus is securely protected by members of our Public Safety Department, which includes sworn Campus Peace Officers with the powers of arrest. Public Safety can be found at each of our campus building entrances. Each campus location requires identification for entry into our buildings. For further information regarding safety and crime statistics, feel free to visit the Public Safety site at www.citytech.cuny.edu/public-safety. Additionally, we recommend that students register with CUNY A!ert, CUNY's system that notifies students and staff of emergency situations, including weather emergencies. It is not used for any other purpose. CUNY A!ert will send emergency information to your phone, email address, or mobile devices of your choosing.

If you are over the age of 18, your grades and registration information are not legally available to parents or others without your written permission. To allow this access, you will need to complete a FERPA form and submit it to Enrollment Management and Student Affairs in N300.

FERPA Form

This is your free time; we recommend utilizing the time to study, check out the Library, visit the Learning Center, or get involved in campus activities such as Student Life & Development, Clubs, the Student Government Association, and/or City Tech Times (the official campus newspaper).

You only need to be on campus on the days and times that you have class or to participate in student activities, but you are free to visit campus whenever you'd like for a quiet place to study or just to hang out.

• Unsure whether you have been accepted to City Tech:
  contact the Office of Admissions in NG-17 or call 718-260-5500.
• Not registered for classes:
  contact the New Student Center in N-104 or call 718-260-5013.
• Questions about financial aid:
  contact the Financial Aid Office in NG-13 or call 718-260-5700.