Incoming Freshmen
Applications for Fall 2025 admissions are now open. We will begin review of applications on February 1, with the first round of decisions going out March 15. Will continue to accept applications through April 30, 2025.
The first 100 students who accept our offer of admission by May 1 will receive a free iPad!
Eligibility: Students with high overall high school averages who demonstrate strong academic abilities and personal characteristics such as leadership, community service, creativity, talent, and enthusiasm, are encouraged to apply. Students must demonstrate CUNY proficiency in reading, writing, and math.
Apply: You must first apply for admission to CSI using the CUNY Application. You will need the CUNYfirst ID* generated by that application to submit the Supplemental Application. As part of your application, you will need to do the following:
- Submit the Verrazzano Supplemental Application for Incoming Freshmen.
- Submit one personal essay (no more than 1 page), a resume, your high school transcript and two typed letters of recommendation (instructions on how to submit these will be included in a confirmation email generated when you complete the Supplemental Application). These must be typed. You are permitted to submit SAT scores to CUNY if you feel they would strengthen your application.
Note: if you are also applying to Macaulay Honors at CSI, we will get the letters of recommendation from your Macaulay application. You must still submit the Verrazzano essay, your resume, and your high school transcript.
*The CUNYfirst ID number (an 8-digit number) is assigned after you submit the CUNY or Common Application. You will receive information about claiming your CUNYfirst account, and the number will be found at the top of your self-service screen when you log-in to the CUNYfirst Student Center.
Apply for Scholarships: Students are strongly encouraged to submit a CSI Scholarship application. Applications are generally due to the Scholarship Office by 5 pm, February 28 (but visit their website for updates).
Current CSI and Transfer Students
Applications for Fall 2025 admissions are open. The deadline to apply is May 15, 2025.
Eligibility: Current CSI or transfer students with at least a 3.3 cumulative GPA and who demonstrate strong academic abilities and characteristics such as leadership, community service, campus involvement, creativity, talent, and enthusiasm, are encouraged to apply. You must also meet the following criteria:
- Full-time enrollment in a baccalaureate program at CSI
- 3.0 GPA at CSI or other accredited university of college
- Passed or exempt from all three CUNY Assessment Tests
- Have at least two full academic years of undergraduate study remaining. Please contact cheryl.craddock@csi.cuny.edu if you have questions about your eligibility.
Apply: If you are not currently a CSI student, you must first apply for admission to CSI. You will need the CUNYfirst ID* generated by that application to submit the Supplemental Application. As part of your application, you will need to do the following:
- Submit the Verrazzano Supplemental Application for Current CSI or Transfer Students.
- Submit one personal essay (no more than 1 page), a resume, and a copy of your DegreeWorks worksheet (if you are a current CSI student) and two letters of recommendation (one of which needs to be from a professor from your current or former college. Instructions on how to submit these will be included in a confirmation email generated when you complete the Supplemental Application. These must be typed.