Admitted Transfer Students

Baruch College, where academic excellence, diversity, and a vibrant campus culture await you! We have a rich history of nurturing innovators, thought leaders, and change-makers, and we are excited to have you join our tradition.

As you embark on this exciting journey, there are tasks ahead of you before your first day on campus. Please review the following steps carefully and complete them as soon as possible.

Next Steps

All admitted students who plan to attend Baruch College should reserve their place in the incoming class as soon as they have decided to enroll at Baruch. Complete the steps below to reserve your place!

• Log into your CUNYfirst account
• Click on the tile labeled Admissions Center > View my Application Status > I Accept
• Click on Pay Commitment Deposit to pay a non-refundable $100 deposit by credit card or e-check. See the deadline as stated in your acceptance email. If your deposit has been waived, the “Pay Commitment Deposit” button will not appear.

Watch this video for a step-by-step guide.

After accepting your offer, the next step is to request the Certificate of Eligibility (SEVIS Form I-20) before applying for the F-1 (Student Visa). Check out this video for a guided walkthrough. Please thoroughly review all of the instructions for obtaining your immigration documentation and complete them as soon as possible.

If you are a U.S. resident, file the online Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA application becomes available in December 2023. File your FAFSA as soon as possible. The application is required to be considered for any financial aid or honors programs. Apply at studentaid.gov.

Download or log into the web version of Navigate to view your To-Do list items and receive notices.

Starting in March, incoming students that are required to take Math or English writing placement exams, will be contacted during the Spring semester to determine course placement. Students required to test will be contacted directly by the The Office of Testing and Evaluation.

Please visit the Office of Testing and Evaluation for more information.

In order to create a safer, healthier student body, there are mandatory health and immunization requirements you are required to complete to be compliant with New York State Public Health Law 2165 and 2167 and CUNY policy. All new students must be fully vaccinated against Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Meningitis (proof/waiver).

MMR/Meningitis:

Submit your Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Meningitis (proof/waiver) documents to medicalrecords@baruch.cuny.edu. If you previously submitted this information to another CUNY college, you do not need to resubmit them.

For more information, you can visit Immunization Policy FAQ.

Transfer Students:
All admitted transfer students are required to send official, final college transcripts for each higher education institution attended prior to Baruch College for courses outside of CUNY. This includes any credit received while in high school as well as any classes that were in progress at the time of admission. Final transcripts must be sent to Baruch as soon as possible after being admitted in order for your transfer credit evaluation to be completed.

In order to be official, transcripts must be sent directly from the institution attended to Baruch. Many schools do this through an online service such as the National Student Clearinghouse. You may need to contact the institutions you attended to have them send your official final transcripts to Baruch College.

Colleges should email a PDF of the transcript to new.transfer@baruch.cuny.edu.

In late spring, you will receive an email inviting you to activate your official Baruch Accounts, including your email.

All official college communications will be sent via your BaruchMail, including your Orientation invitation. See BCTC’s webpage for instructions.

Orientation invitation will be sent to your Baruch email account after you have completed your placement exams. Orientation invitations will begin going out in late spring. During Orientation, students will meet Academic Advisors, review degree requirements and register for courses.