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CUNY Accelerated Study in Associate Programs

CUNY ASAP

CUNY ASAP helps students complete their Associate degree within 4 years.

Program Description
In New York City, only 21% of students who enroll in a community college earn an Associate degree within six years.

CUNY ASAP helps by providing community college students with the academic, social, and financial support they need to graduate with an Associate in Arts or Associate in Applied Science degree in no more than four years.

All six ASAP programs have ASAP programs on their campuses.

  • Borough of Manhattan Community College (Chambers St., Manhattan)
  • Bronx Community College (West 181st St. & University Ave., Bronx)
  • Hostos Community College (500 Grand Concourse, Bronx)
  • Kingsborough Community College (Oriental Blvd., Brooklyn)
  • LaGuardia Community College (Long Island City, Queens)
  • Queensborough Community College (Bayside, Queens)

Eligibility:  In order to be eligible prospective students must have a high school diploma or GED, be New York City residents, have 12 or fewer credits (if a continuing or transfer student), and have at least one basic skills requirement (reading, writing or math).

Partner Agency: The City University of New York

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Interested in participating in CUNY ASAP?
CUNY ASAP is currently recruiting students for fall 2009. Click here to find a college near you.


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