New Student
Follow these 3 simple steps to get started
- Apply online and select your program of choice at LaGuardia. Complete the Freshman application if you only have a high school diploma. Complete the Transfer application if you have taken any college credits.
Need help with the application? Contact the admissions department here for one-on-one assistance: https://www.laguardia.edu/admissions/apply/ - Send your application to CUNY. See what documents to submit below or check your email after you apply. You may send your documents through the mail, but please keep in mind that it may take several days and sometimes weeks for documents to be received by LaGuardia. If your documents are from outside the U.S., you must have them sent directly to CUNY.
CUNY – Freshman Admission
CUNY/UAPC
P.O. Box 350136
Brooklyn, NY 11235
CUNY – Transfer Admission
CUNY/UAPC
P.O. Box 350145
Brooklyn, NY 11235 - Check your email regularly. Watch for further information from LaGuardia, and log into CUNYfirst to check the status of your application. (learn how).
*Please keep in mind that it may take several weeks for documents to be evaluated by CUNY. The process of I-20 will start after you receive the acceptance.
Documents needed:
Students who attended high school outside the U.S.
- Copy of high school Diploma
- $65 application fee payable by credit or debit card (preferable) or by eCheck.
- Green card (if you are a permanent resident) or work authorization card (if applicable)
- A scanned copy will be accepted.
- English translations of all documents
- Official translations or scanned copies will be accepted.
In some cases, more documentation may be required. Admissions will inform you if this applies to you.
TOEFL/IELTS/Pearson scores are no longer required for admission to LaGuardia.
Students who attended a college/university outside the U.S.
- Copy of high school Diploma
- Official college/university transcripts
- Scanned copies of official transcripts will be considered on a case-by-case basis. In this case, you must provide a statement that clearly indicates the reason for being unable to obtain the official credentials. Also, when the institution is able to do so, you must request official post-secondary records to be sent to LaGuardia.
- $70 application fee payable by credit or debit card (preferable) or by eCheck.
- Green card (if you are a permanent resident) or work authorization card (if applicable)
- A scanned copy will be accepted.
- English translations of all documents
- Official translations or scanned copies will be accepted.
In some cases, more documentation may be required. Admissions will inform you if this applies to you.
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