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Student Consumer Information/Right to Know

In accordance with federal regulations, set forth by the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 1965, as amended, below is a summary of consumer information that must be made available to all prospective and enrolled students.

General Institutional Information

Graduate Center FAQs
Strategic Plan 2017-2022
Leadership and Governance
- Senior Staff
- Graduate Council
University Center Schools
Handbooks and Publications
- GC Bulletin
- Student Handbook
Accreditation, Approval, and Licensure of Institution and Programs
- All of CUNY’s campuses are accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
- All of CUNY’s degree programs are registered with the New York State Department of Education.
- For additional information about the accreditation of health and teaching programs on a CUNY campus, visit the National Center for Education Statistics website for details.
Diversity and Inclusion
- Student Diversity Stats
- Office of Educational Opportunity and Diversity
Faculty
- Core Faculty Profiles
- Doctoral Faculty Information
  - Full list by name, home college/institution, or program
Instructional Facilities
Ombuds Office
Computer Use Policy

Academics

Academic programs - Please see individual programs for specific degree requirements:
Academic Calendar
Course Schedules via CUNY global class search
Academic Policies and Procedures
- Transfer of Credit Policies and Articulation Agreements
- Credit Hour Work Requirements
- Satisfactory Progress
- Withdrawals
- Leave of Absence
- Student Appeals Policies and Procedures
- Grading Policies
- Copyright Infringement – Policies and Sanctions
Registrar
Textbooks
- ISBN and cost information related to required textbooks and supplemental materials are available in the University's Directory of Classes
- Online Book Store

Tuition and Financial Aid

For further Information please contact financialaid@gc.cuny.edu or 212.817.7460

Cost of Attendance
Financial Aid Information (including Federal, State, Local and Institutional programs)
- Doctoral Fellowships and Financial Aid
  - Frequently Asked Questions
- Master's Scholarships and Financial Aid
Student Loan Information
- Initial Loan Counseling for Student Borrowers
- Exit Counseling for Student Borrowers
- Institutional Code of Conduct for Education Loans
- Preferred Lender Lists/Arrangements
  - CUNY does not recommend any specific lender or preferred lender arrangement. Contact the lender of your choice for details about their program and application process.
- Cohort Default Rate
  - The Graduate School and University Center’s Cohort Default Rate (CDR) is consistently lower than the national average. For information on our current CDR, visit the National Center for Education Statistics website.
Refund Policy and Requirements for Withdrawal
- Return of Federal Financial Aid
Federal Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations
Policy on Marketing Credit Cards to Students

Outcomes and Alumni

Graduation Rates
Career Outcomes
- Doctoral Employment Outcomes
- Alumni Research Report
Student, Faculty and Alumni Surveys
Alumni Information and Resources

Student Services and Support

Student Affairs
Office of International Students
Facilities and Services for Students with Disabilities
Student Activities
Doctoral and Graduate Students' Council
Career and Job Placement Services
Student Policies and Procedures
- Student Complaint Policies
  - Academic Complaints: Procedures for Student Complaints About Faculty Conduct in Academic Settings
  - All Other Complaints: Policy on Reporting of Alleged Misconduct
  - NYSED Complaint Policies and Procedures
  - Middle States Complaint Policies and Procedures
- Privacy of student records - Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Voter Registration - To register to vote, complete the form below or visit http://www.elections.ny.gov/votingregister.html for more information.
- New York State Voter Registration Form

Health and Safety

Research and Compliance

Guide to Research and Compliance
Animal Care
Human Subjects Research Protection Program (HRPP)
- Graduate Center Program
- CUNY Program
Conflict of Interest Policy
Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)
Export Control
Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC)
- Research Initiatives
- Core Facilities