International Students

International Student Criteria

Form I-20 or DS2019 will be issued to students who have been admitted to the College and provided the required declaration and certification of finances statement (discussed below) to the Office of Admissions. For more information, please visit the CUNY website.

All students with a F or J visa/status must be enrolled as a full-time (9 or 12 credits as defined by the Master’s program) matriculated (i.e., degree-seeking) student every semester to maintain their F or J status.

English Language Proficiency

A TOEFL (score of 61 or better) IELTS (6 or better), Duolingo (85 or better), or Pearson (44 or better) score report is required from applicants whose first language is not English, and who were educated in a country where English is not the official language. This requirement is not based upon country of citizenship or permanent residency, but on the two stated conditions. Please note that Master’s programs might require higher scores (please see the Academic Program section of this bulletin for requirements specific to your intended program). TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo and Pearson scores can be sent to us electronically. York's ETS code is 2992.

International Transcript Credential Evaluation

International transcripts must be evaluated by a professional agency recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Evaluations must include course-by-course analysis indicating the type of degree received, the U.S. equivalency of the degree, the graduation date, and a cumulative grade point average. This will help us understand your educational background and academic credentials. Allow plenty of time between the evaluation and the application deadline, especially if you are currently residing outside of the United States and require a student visa.

Declaration and Certification of Finances

Applicants who will require F-1 and J-1 visas to enter the United States for study at York College must complete the confidential Declaration and Certification of Finances. Supporting financial documentation must be submitted in order to obtain the I-20 or DS2019, Certificate of Eligibility, from the college. J-1 international students admitted to the college are required to subscribe to a health insurance plan and to arrange for their own housing.

International Student Advisor at York College

CUNY York College
94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd.
Jamaica, NY, 11451
Telephone: (718) 262-2178
Email: intl@york.cuny.edu