Enrollment Checklist
1. AFTER YOU ACCEPT YOUR OFFER
- CUNYfirst and LaGuardia VIP page (new student portal)
- Claim your CUNYfirst account immediately, and regularly check your Tasks/Holds on CUNYfirst Student Center for action so you can get advised and registered as soon as possible.
- Trouble logging into CUNYfirst? Complete this form for assistance.
- Log into your personalized new student VIP page. (For help, call 718-482-5000 or email [email protected].)
- Learn more about these and other online tools you’ll use at LaGuardia.
- International students
- International students seeking an F-1 visa, or current F-1 visa holders, must contact the International Student Services office at [email protected] to ensure compliance with immigration regulations. Please note that the International Student Interview hold can only be removed at the discretion of the International Student
Services Office. Once removed, you may proceed with class registration. Review additional details.
- International students seeking an F-1 visa, or current F-1 visa holders, must contact the International Student Services office at [email protected] to ensure compliance with immigration regulations. Please note that the International Student Interview hold can only be removed at the discretion of the International Student
- Review and submit missing documents
- View your missing documents in your CUNYfirst Student Center, Tasks/Holds section.
Holds that stop Registration:- Missing documents for the Admissions Office
- Accuplacer to establish math and writing proficiency
- If you are an international student, you will be required to submit your I-20 documents
- MMR vaccinations and a completed Meningitis form
- View your missing documents in your CUNYfirst Student Center, Tasks/Holds section.
- How to submit missing documents (two options):
- Visit on-campus offices (recommended if you want your hold(s) cleared immediately).
See office hours – Admissions: Room C-102, Health Services: Room MB-40, Student Financial Services: Room C-109 - Upload in CUNYfirst
Log into your CUNYfirst Student Center, select Student Tools > Document Upload > Document Class & Type. You will be directed to a new tab to log into the Student Document Repository. Enter your CUNYfirst login details. (with @login.cuny.edu in your username). - Review and submit your I-20 to the ISS office
- Visit on-campus offices (recommended if you want your hold(s) cleared immediately).
- After uploading – The Admissions and Health Services offices require a follow-up email (Admissions: [email protected] and Health Services: Health-[email protected]). In the email subject line, include your name, EMPL ID number, and “uploaded document.” In the email message, state what type of document(s) you’ve uploaded.
2. BEFORE ADVISEMENT & CLASS REGISTRATION
- Determine if you must take a writing test (Accuplacer) or math survey to establish your English and Math placement.
- Based on your academic record, CUNY establishes proficiency in writing and math for each student, but some academic records are insufficient. For more details, see testing FAQs.
- Test and Assessment Types: Accuplacer, Local Writing Test, or Math Assessment Survey. Check your email and spam folder at least once a week, and contact [email protected] with questions. CUNY or our Testing
Office will contact you via email if additional testing is required.
- Accuplacer test
- The Accuplacer test must be taken in person
- Students from abroad must apply F1 visa and enter the US to take these tests.
- Transfer students
- Transfer students will need a credit evaluation completed for academic advisement. This process can take up to two weeks from the date you accepted your offer of admission. Once completed, you will receive an email notification, and your evaluation will be posted in your CUNYfirst Student Center (Academic Records > View My
Transfer Credit Report). Contact [email protected] to check the status of your evaluation.
- Transfer students will need a credit evaluation completed for academic advisement. This process can take up to two weeks from the date you accepted your offer of admission. Once completed, you will receive an email notification, and your evaluation will be posted in your CUNYfirst Student Center (Academic Records > View My
3. REGISTERING FOR YOUR CLASSES & PAYING YOUR BILL
- Advisement and class registration
- All new students will have an academic advising hold on their record, requiring a meeting with an academic advisor before registering for the Spring’24 semester.
- New students are eligible for academic advisement once two of the following conditions have been satisfied:
- Financial documents for I-20 have been submitted
- Accuplacer test results updated on their record
- Received official communication notifying of a completed transfer credit evaluation.
- Officially notified by the college to schedule an appointment with academic advising.
- Check your VIP page for the schedule
4. . AFTER REGISTRATION
- Access My LaGuardia, student email, and other online tools – see these video guides.
- You will transition from your VIP page to your MyLaGuardia portal after class registration. Access your MyLaGuardia account approximately three days after class registration, and check it frequently each semester.
- Obtain your LaGuardia student ID and download the LaGuardia mobile app (via the App Store or Google Play).
- Note: Your tuition bill must be settled before obtaining a student ID.
- Review the 2023-2024 Academic Calendar for important dates.
- See campus maps and a list of campus services.
- Pay your bill
- Once you register for your courses, you can view your bill in the Financial Account section of your CUNYfirst Student Center. Students who do not make payment arrangements by their tuition bill due date may be deregistered. Review details on tuition, fees, and payment options, including how to set up a payment plan.
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