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English and math help for CUNY students
CUNY Start, Math Start, and English Start by City University of New York (CUNY)
Students can get help meeting CUNY's standards for English and math to prepare for college courses
Overview
CUNY Start, Math Start, and English Start help students on their way to get associates degrees get a strong start in college.
It is a collaborative, student centered learning environment where you can:
- Increase your understanding of math and English
- Prepare for college level coursework
- Meet CUNY's proficiency milestones
CUNY Start programs are offered at multiple CUNY community and senior colleges.
Eligibility
Open to students who:
- Earned a high school or high school equivalency (HSE or GED) diploma
- Completed all CUNY admissions requirements
- Have been accepted to a campus that offers the CUNY Start/ Math Start program
- Need extra help with English, math, or both based on your CUNY English and math placement tests ( proficiency index score)
- Were recommended to the program
FAQ
What is the schedule?
- full-time 25 hours per week
- part-time 12 hours per week
- 8-10 week cycles during the fall, spring, and summer
- students receive between 14-20 hours of weekly English or math instruction.
Day and evening schedules are available.