NYC College Enrollment Resources: Use Your School’s Current Guidance

Last updated: October 31, 2026

This page previously promoted enrollment tip sheets from an earlier admission cycle. Those sheets and third-party contact details should not be treated as current instructions.

Start with the correct school and program

For CUNY, begin at official CUNY admissions, then follow the guidance for your college, degree and admission category. For another university, use its official admissions website and your admitted-student portal. Graduate, undergraduate, transfer and visiting students may have different steps.

Keep current instructions together

• Save the school’s checklist and the date you accessed it.
• Record deadlines and which office owns each task.
• Read messages sent to your university email account.
• Confirm registration, orientation and the campus where you will attend.
• Ask the school directly about missing or conflicting instructions.

Separate enrollment from housing

An admission offer, a housing application and a confirmed rental booking are different steps. Confirm academic dates first, then review your accommodation’s availability, minimum stay and booking terms. An SHW application does not reserve a room.

Use our enrollment action checklist for planning and our NYC move checklist for the practical move. The original URL is retained so existing links still reach useful information.