How to Apply to Medgar Evers College
We know you want a college experience that’s academically stimulating, financially affordable, and personally rewarding. Follow these steps to successfully navigate the admissions process and submit your application.
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Track Deadlines
Make note of the application postmark deadlines and admission notification dates below to ensure your profile receives priority review.
Fall Admission
| Applicant Type | Priority Deadline | Decision Notification |
|---|---|---|
| Freshman / Transfer: U.S. Educated |
February 1 Application & Documents |
Rolling Admissions January – July |
| International Applicants: Requesting student visa / Foreign credentials |
December 1 (Application) December 15 (Documents) |
Rolling Admissions |
Spring Admission
| Applicant Type | Priority Deadline | Decision Notification |
|---|---|---|
| Freshman / Transfer: U.S. Educated |
September 15 Application & Documents |
Rolling Admissions October – January |
| International Applicants: Requesting student visa / Foreign credentials |
September 1 (Application) September 15 (Documents) |
Rolling Admissions |
Submit Your Application
Complete your CUNY application sequence cleanly via the online hub:
1. Start Application
Log into the CUNY portal using a guest profile or your active CUNYfirst ID credentials.
2. CUNY Fast App
NYC Public School Seniors: You can apply faster using the streamlined CUNY Fast App pathway!
3. Choose Your Track
Freshmen can select up to 6 colleges. Transfers can select up to 4 colleges.
4. Review & Submit
Always download your Application Summary. This generates your permanent 8-digit CUNYfirst ID number.
Application Fees
All applications require a non-refundable submission processing fee:
Pay Online (Preferred)
Submit securely inside the application portal using MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover, or e-check.
Pay by Mail
Send a money order payable to “CUNY” to the processing vault address below:
Mail Code: 8770
P.O. Box 7247
Philadelphia, PA 19170-8770
⚠️ You must write your 8-digit CUNYfirst ID number on your money order.
Send Your Documents
After finalizing your online submission, you must provide supporting documentation. Transcripts must be sent digitally and directly from your issuing high school or college registrar office to transcripts@cuny.edu to be verified as official.
Freshman Applicants
Provide official high school transcripts, high school diploma copies, or official HSE/GED test scoring records.
Transfer Applicants
Provide official collegiate transcripts from all prior institutions attended (universities, colleges, community colleges, or proprietary career academies).
International Applicants
Students educated outside the United States should consult our specific international credential submission policy sheets for verification procedures.
Check Your Status
Your application journey does not end at submission! Log back into your **CUNYfirst account** dashboard regularly post-submission. From there, you can trace document processing milestones, add academic recommendation requests, settle dynamic balance dues, and monitor your final admission clearance status.