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Prospective
Students
How is the Psychology
Ph.D. Program organized? Application Process
Financial Assistance and Tuition
Application
Process For more information, you may contact: What materials must I submit? How do I know my application is complete? The admissions process
is self-managed, which means that you, the applicant, collect your transcripts
and letters of recommendation in sealed envelopes and submit all of
your documents (except the GRE and TOEFL scores) together with your
completed application to the Office of Admissions.
Are there different
application forms for the different subprograms? What is the application deadline for Fall admissions?Please see the Graduate Center Admissions Deadlines page for admissions deadlines.
Admissions
Each subprogram determines how many students they are going to admit. Subprogram usually accepts 5-12 students every year.
When will I know if I have been accepted? You will be notified by the subprogram between February and March. Is
an interview part of the admission process? How
can I arrange to visit? Where
is the
department of psychology located?
Do you offer a Master's
degree in Psychology? We only offer doctoral degrees in psychology. As part of the required course work, it is possible to attain an en-route Master's degree. A student must first complete 45 letter-graded credits with an average grade of B, pass the First Doctoral Examination, and satisfactorily complete a major research paper. The student may then apply for an en-route Master's degree.The degree is awarded formally by one of the participating CUNY colleges. The Master
of Philosophy degree (M.Phil.) will be awarded upon request to Ph.D.
students who are currently enrolled at The Graduate Center, have been
advanced to candidacy, and have met their financial obligations to the
University. Application forms for the degree are routinely sent to students
at the appropriate time, but if this form is not received it is the
responsibility of any student wishing this degree to obtain an application
from the Office of the Registrar. (The M.Phil. degree is not awarded
to students in the D.M.A. degree program.) Please note that the date
of filing for the degree determines the date upon which the degree will
be conferred. Are there any language requirements in the Psychology program?
There are no language requirements in the Ph.D Program in Psychology.
However, if you are interested in learning a second language, there
are language reading programs at the Graduate Center. For details, please
visit the website: http://web.gc.cuny.edu/provost/lrp/ Are
there any prerequisites to apply to the subprograms? Can
I attend part time? How long does it take to complete the degree? All
requirements for the degree must be completed no later than eight years
after matriculation. A student who matriculates after the completion
of 30 credits of acceptable work must complete all requirements within
seven years.
Transfer of Credits It
varies within 11 subprogram. Please check with your advisor.
The
university allows a maximum of 30 acceptable graduate credits taken
prior to admission to the doctoral program at the City University may
be applied toward the degree provided the courses were completed with
a grade of B or higher within an appropriate period preceding the time
of application and are equivalent to comparable courses at the City
University. However, the actual amount of transferrable credits is different
by subprogram policy. See student handbook of each subprogram for details.
Courses Do
you offer evening, weekend, or summer courses? How
many required classes are there?
What types of courses are required? Can
I take courses outside of psychology?
Yes. You can register as a nonmatriculated student. In no instance will anyone be permitted to accumulate a total of more than two courses or eight credits (whichever is less) as a nonmatriculant without written approval from the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs. Are
there opportunities to work with faculty on research projects? Financial Assistance and Tuition:
Financial Assistance at The Graduate Center consists of two major types of aid: institutional aid, for which The Graduate Center itself is the funding source, and federal and state aid.
With
the exception of dissertation year awards and the Student Employment
Program, most institutional aid is awarded to students based on the
nomination of the doctoral program in which the student is enrolled.
Institutional funding is most often in the form of research and teaching
assistantships, university fellowships, and tuition stipends. Institutional
aid is based on a combination of need and merit. 2.Federal and State aid: Federal aid for graduate students includes Federal Work-Study, Federal Direct Loans, and Federal Perkins Loans. New York State provides the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) for eligible graduate students who are New York State residents. In all cases, federal and state aid is based solely on financial need, and only U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible to apply. For
more information, please visit the website : http://www.gc.cuny.edu/admin_offices/finaid/index.htm
What is the application process for financial assistance? The single page Application for Financial Assistance included with The Graduate School and University Center Application for Admission (or available directly from the Office of Financial Aid) is the only form required to apply for most institutional aid. The Office of Financial Aid collects and evaluates all applications and informs each Program of the names and relative financial need of its financial aid applicants. Programs consider financial need and academic merit when making awards, as well as other practical and academic factors which vary by program. Once a Program has made a nomination, the Office of Financial Aid notifies the student of the award and collects the required documentation needed to pay the award. Federal
aid is awarded directly through the Office of Financial Aid in accordance
with requirements established by federal law. Federal aid requires a
separate application, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Students who apply by the deadline for federal aid established each
spring (usually in April) are considered for Federal Work Study Positions
and/or Federal Perkins Loans for the upcoming academic year. Students
interested in Federal Direct Loans may apply by submitting a loan application
in addition to filing a FAFSA. First-time borrowers must attend a personal
pre-loan interview before the loan is disbursed. The New York State
Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is awarded directly by New York State.
Students apply for TAP by filing the FAFSA. SUBJECT
TO CHANGE: See admissions for most recent schedule of tuition and fees |
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Current
Students
Where to go?...where should I go if I want to pay my bill, clear an academic hold, get information about housing....? Please refer to the "where to go" page (click here) where you can find these answers and other information.
Changing Levels and Requirements
Registration
All
deadlines are listed on the academic
calender
Deadline
of submitting the financial aid application is February 1st.
You should submit your financial aid application
to the Office of Financial Aid (Room:7201, phone: 212-817-7460) Tuition
and fees are due by the first day of classes. See the Tuition
and Fees page for more information.
You
can find the course listing on the course catalog webpage: http://www.gc.cuny.edu/student_web/course_listing.htm.
For
the subprograms located at Graduate Center, please click here.
Courses will indicate whether permission is required.
The Graduate Center is a member of the Interuniversity Doctoral Consortium, which provides for cross-registration among member institutions. Matriculated Graduate Center doctoral students may cross-register for doctoral study in the graduate schools of arts and sciences of the following institutions: Columbia University (including Teachers College), Fordham University, New School University, New York University, Princeton University, Rutgers (State University of New Jersey), and Stony Brook (State University of New York). For detailed procedures, please refer to: http://www.gc.cuny.edu/current_students/handbook/doctoralPrograms.htm#7
Yes. You can register as a nonmatriculated student. In no instance will anyone be permitted to accumulate a total of more than two courses or eight credits (whichever is less) as a nonmatriculant without written approval from the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs.
Changing Levels and Requirements: You must (1) complete 45 credits and (2) pass the 1st doctoral examination in your subprogram. Your level will automatically change to level II after these requirements have been completed. A: You must successfully complete (1) 60 credits, (2) 1st doctoral exam, (3) 2nd year research project, (4) 2nd doctoral exam, and (5) Dissertation Topic Proposal Form (on this form, you will be asked to give the title of your dissertation, to name your committee, and to write a brief description about your dissertation topic. This form is signed by your thesis sponsor, and then turned into the Executive Officer in Psychology for signature and administration processing.)
Are there any language requirements in the Psychology program? There is no language requirements in the Ph.D Program in Psychology. However, if you are interested in learning a second language, there are language reading programs at the Graduate Center. For details, please visit the website: http://web.gc.cuny.edu/provost/lrp/
Financial Aid Information:
Please visit the website: http://www.gc.cuny.edu/admin_offices/finaid/index.htm
Yes, you have to fill out and submit the financial aid form EVERY YEAR. The deadline February 1st.
The CUNY Writing Fellows (CWF) Program is open to Level II and Level III doctoral students. CUNY Writing Fellows work at various CUNY college campuses in the Writing Across the Curriculum program. The duties range from campus to campus, and the assignments range from tutoring, to developing curriculum related to enhancing writing skills across the disciplines, to gathering data germane to the Writing Across the Curriculum initiative. For details, please visit to this website: http://web.gc.cuny.edu/provost/cwf.htm
There are different awards and fellowships designated for students who are in the final stage of their doctoral studies. In most cases, it is assumed that the recipient of a dissertation-year fellowship will complete the dissertation during the fellowship year. In all cases, students who will have completed the dissertation, oral defense, and revisions within the first semester of the fellowship year will receive half the award. The student must complete a general dissertation fellowship application, available in the Office of the Provost. The deadline for applications is February 1 preceding the academic year that begins the following fall. Unless otherwise noted, no service is required for any of these awards. For questions please contact Ann Batiuk, 212-817-7240, or abatiuk@gc.cuny.edu. For more information, visit http://www.gc.cuny.edu/admin_offices/finaid/descriptions.htm#dissertation
It varies within 11 subprogram. Please check with your advisor.
The university allows a maximum of 30 acceptable graduate credits taken prior to admission to the doctoral program at the City University may be applied toward the degree provided the courses were completed with a grade of B or higher within an appropriate period preceding the time of application and are equivalent to comparable courses at the City University. However, the actual amount of transferrable credits is different by subprogram policy. See student handbook of each subprogram for details.
Are there special services for minority students? The Office of Educational Opportunity and Diversity Programs (OEODP) sponsors academic support programs designed to promote the success of minority doctoral students in their fields of study and to prepare promising undergraduates for graduate study. OEODP offers pre-application information for potential applicants; assists doctoral applicants with the application process; provides fellowship information to applicants and enrolled students; and participates in, as well as sponsors, events that enhance an enrolled student's academic experience. For more information, please visit the website: http://web.gc.cuny.edu/oeodp/
The Graduate Center serves the needs of a growing number of students with disabilities. Adaptive equipment and computer software is available at The Graduate Center for the use of students with visual and hearing impairments. The Graduate Center provides readers, sign-language interpreters, note takers, scribes, and other auxiliary services as needed. For information, contact the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs Coordinator (Mr. Matthew G. Schoengood) for persons with disabilities (365 Fifth Avenue) 1-212-817-7400, room 7301.02. Inquiries from applicants and prospective applicants are encouraged and will be kept confidential upon request.
Is there day care service available for students with children? The Child Development and Learning Center is open to pre-school children ( between two-and-a-half and six years old) of students enrolled in The Graduate Center. For more information, please contact the center director Ms. Linda Perrotta: Room: 3201; phone: 1-212-817-7032.
There is currently no on campus housing for students. The Office of Residence Life provides off campus housing information and consulting services for students. Visit
the office: Click here to download "The Aparment Finder's Guide" provided by the Office of Resident Life, which includes useful information about how to find an appropriate housing in New York.
The
information below is provided by a current student in Developmental
Psychology.
For
those students who just want a regular apartment and/or roommate I strongly
recommend Craigslist.com.
Most people I know that have roommates in the city have found them on
Craigs list. While you have to be careful in your search (also see craigslist's advisory about roommate scams), craigslist
is an excellent tool for connecting students who are in similar situations.
As long as you are cautious in your search, you can definitely find
roommates that are relatively normal, in situations and age brackets
very similar your own. The resources below are for students who are
might be new to NYC and not want to jump right into the whole NYC apartment
game. These are facilities that have some affiliation and therefore
might offer a little bit more peace of mind. Residences/Rooms to Rent
The following businesses and organizations offer rooms to rent. In most
cases rooms are simply furnished bedrooms, and residents share bathroom
and kitchen facilities. In some cases private bathrooms are available.
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East Third Co.
African-American Realtor
Broadway Breslin Associates 1186 Broadway, Manhattan (212) 685-9600 Rents studio apartments at Upper West Side and other locations in Manhattan. Current rates: $700-1000 per month. One-year lease required.
French Y.W.C.U. 124 W. 16th St., Manhattan (212)
243-5573 Located in Chelsea. Rents rooms to French students only at
current rate of $100 per week.
International
House (212) 316-8434 Website:
http://www.ihouse-nyc.org
Long Island University (Brooklyn Campus) Residence Life Office (718) 488-1046 Rents residence hall rooms to non-LIU students subject to availability. Price range: $2690 per semester (double) to $2145 per semester (triple), which includes mandatory meal plan. Campus is located in downtown Brooklyn, convenient to subway transportation.
235 W. 107th St., Manhattan Riverside Inn 319 W. 94th St., Manhattan (212) 316-0656 Fax: (212) 496-3933 E-mail: RIVIN94@aol.com Rents single and double rooms (some with private baths) at two Upper West Side locations. The Morningside is reopening in mid-August after undergoing renovations. Prices range from $500-950 per month.
260 W. 41st St., Manhattan (212) 719-3700 Website: http://www.sussexhouse.org Rents rooms for 1-4 occupants with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities. Proof of registration required. 2-month minimum stay. Alcohol is prohibited in facility. Located in Times Square.
138-46 Northern Blvd. Queens (718) 961-6880 Contact: Daisy Rosario or Lizette Panetta Rooms at monthly rate of $625. One semester maximum stay may be extended upon request. Must provide proof of registration.
Y.W.H.A. De Hirsch Residence 92nd St. and Lexington Ave., Manhattan (212) 415-5650; (888) NY-YOUTH Single
and double rooms available for a maximum stay of one year. Current rates
are $995 per month (single) and $805 per month (double). Location is
convenient to Hunter's main campus.
Short-Term (No more than three months. See individual listings for details.)
American
Youth Hostels
Female Only Residences
St.
Agnes Residence
Male Only
Is there any health service available for students? The Wellness Center provides Student Health and Psychological Counseling and Adult Development Services. For more information, please visit: http://web.gc.cuny.edu/wellness/ On Campus Photocopy machines are available for use by students in the Mina Rees Library for 10 cent per page (lower rate when you buy a $20 copy card.) Be aware of the copyright laws before xeroxing.
Off Campus Staples: 16 East 34th Street (Between Fifth and Madison Ave) Kinkos: 191 Madison Ave (Between 34th and 35th Street) Village Copy (24 hrs): 25 West 43rd St GENIE Instant Printing Center: 37 West 43rd St.(Between 5th & 6th avenues)
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