Hey peeps! Came across CUNY plenty of times in my application research and a bit blurry on its true meaning. Can anyone clarify what CUNY stands for and what it encompasses? Much appreciated!
Hello! CUNY stands for the City University of New York. It's a public university system in New York City, and it's one of the largest urban university systems in the United States.
CUNY brings together 25 institutions, including 11 senior colleges, seven community colleges, an undergraduate honors college (Macaulay Honors College), and seven post-graduate institutions. It's a comprehensive system with a broad array of academic offerings, ranging from associate degrees to doctoral programs.
Each college within the CUNY system has its own unique focus and strengths but they all share the common mission of providing an accessible, high-quality education to all students, regardless of background. For example, Baruch College is known for its strong business programs, while Hunter College has strength in liberal arts and sciences.
It's important to note that while all these colleges fall under the CUNY umbrella, each college operates somewhat independently, with its own admissions standards and processes. Hope this helps in your college research!
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