Spring 2026 Timeline

• 📣 Late Nov – Advising and course registration guidance updated for Spring 2026 enrollment
• 📋 Early Dec–Jan – Program evaluations and group advising
• 📝 Dec 15–Jan – New student registration open and continues throughout January
• 🎓 Mid-Jan – Orientation
• 📚 Jan 26 – First day of classes*
  • Online programs may require pre-work

Please visit Baruch’s academic calendar to review key dates for registration, refunds, adding or dropping classes, breaks, holidays, campus closings, semester start/end dates and more.

🔗 Visit the Academic Calendar

New students, who are fully or conditionally admitted, are required to submit a non-refundable $250 commitment deposit via credit card through the online application. The deposit is credited towards tuition and fees in the first semester.

Pay your deposit

The commitment deposit is waived for veterans of the United States Armed Forces, currently on active duty, or members of the National Guard or Reserves. 

New students must be fully admitted before they can access their CUNYfirst account in order to register for classes. Applicants who are conditionally admitted are required to supply any remaining original documents to gain full admission. For applicants requiring a student visa, Baruch cannot approve your I-20 until you have been fully admitted.

Applicant should check their application status page to see what materials are needed to convert to a full admit

CHECK YOUR APPLICATION STATUS

Baruch Seniors

Students who complete their degree requirements in December and are approved for graduation should expect to begin registering for courses by January 15.

No action is required on your part—The Zicklin Graduate Admissions Office coordinates directly with the Registrar’s Office to confirm your degree completion and graduation approval. Once your status is updated, you’ll be able to register as scheduled.

Seniors Graduating from a US Institution (Non-Baruch)

Documents needed to show proof of degree completion:

• Final transcript showing the degree has been awarded, along with all courses and grades.
• Final transcript with all course and grades listed and a letter from Registrar confirming bachelor’s degree requirements satisfied & anticipated graduation date.

Seniors graduating from an institution outside the US

Full admission is contingent upon:

•  An updated credential evaluation showing your degree completion.

Fully admitted and conditionally admitted applicants are invited to attend our Prepare to Enroll webinar series hosted by the Zicklin Graduate Admissions and Graduate Programs offices on select Fridays leading up to the start of the Spring 2026 semester.

In this webinar we review key dates leading up to the start of the Spring semester and outline the steps you need to follow to get enrolled at Zicklin.

PREPARE TO ENROLL webinars

Students who are fully admitted and deposited will receive an email starting in late November with instructions on how to activate their CUNYfirst account. 

CUNYfirst is a web-based system for students to register for courses, review schedules and transcripts, and pay bills. You must activate your CUNYfirst account in order to access the system. Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox are the recommended browsers.

For CUNY students or alumni, your login credentials and EMPLID remain the same.

This section is not applicable to MBA (General), JD/MBA, MS Information Systems, Advanced Certificate Students

Once an applicant is fully admitted, deposited, and matriculated into our CUNYfirst system their file is transferred to the Graduate Programs office.

MMR/Meningitis

All students need to submit proof of MMR immunization and proof or waiver for Meningitis immunization before registering in classes. You cannot attend classes until your immunization requirements have been satisfied. Please complete this form and return it to medicalrecords@baruch.cuny.edu. Students that have attended a CUNY school in the last 10 years should already have the immunization requirement satisfied. See Immunization Requirements page for more information. 

Academic Advising Hub 

Academic advising guidance for Spring 2026 will be updated in late November. This will be your go-to resource for academic advising and course registration resources. Academic Advisement will update the hub with the latest dates and information once available.

VISIT NOW

Course registration for new students entering Spring 2026 will start December 15 and continue through late August. 

• MS programs course registration guidance
• MBA programs course registration guidance
• Accountancy programs course registration guidance

See guidance on navigating CUNYfirst here.

Please note: Online Program and Advanced Certificate students do not need to register themselves in CUNYfirst as this process is facilitated for them by their Academic Advisor.

Eligible students may apply for federal direct loans. Find out more here.

For questions related to financial aid, email: FASgraduate@baruch.cuny.edu

Financial Aid Information Sessions

Spring 2026 admitted graduate students at Baruch College are invited to participate in sessions led by our Financial Aid Services team. Gain comprehensive insights into financing your graduate degree and explore various funding sources, including detailed information on federal and private loans, scholarships, and more.

Financial Aid Information Session Dates:

• Wednesday, December 3, 2025 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | CLICK HERE to RSVP
• Tuesday, January 6, 2026 @ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | CLICK HERE to RSVP

These sessions will be conducted via Zoom and will be recorded.

Billing

To view and pay your bill go to your student center on CUNYfirst. Click on the finances tab and scroll down to the current semester. 

• Payment Options
• Bursar
• Financial Aid

Please note: Tuition charges are determined by a student’s residency status in New York State. The Office of Graduate Admissions classifies incoming students as either in-state or out-of-state, based on the College’s residency regulations.  Students should review their tuition bill after registering for classes to insure they have been correctly classified. Students who wish to appeal their classification should submit the required residency form and supporting documentation to the Residency Unit in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Claim your Baruch Username and your Email account

Baruch College issues new students with a username and an email account (BaruchMail).  The technology center (BCTC) creates these accounts for students once the Zicklin Graduate Admissions office has set up their CUNYFirst accounts. CUNYFirst accounts are created once you are fully admitted and receipt of your deposit has been confirmed. Please allow up to ten business days after your receive your “Activate your CUNYfirst” email from our office to access your Baruch Username and email.

Your Baruch Username gives you access to campus computers, wireless access, and printing login/access.

Your BaruchMail gives you access to official email. Baruch College offices, faculty, and staff will only communicate with you through your Baruch email account.  Personal emails are not used.

 MORE INFORMATION

Access Your Brightspace Account

Brightspace is an online course management system used by most faculty. You will sign into Brightspace with your CUNYFirst username and password. To log into your account, visit here. 

For assistance with technology issues please visit Baruch Computing and Technology Center (BCTC) website or contact their Help Desk at 646-312-1010 or helpdesk@baruch.cuny.edu.

Spring 2026 Orientation

• Tuesday, January 20, 2026  (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM) IN-PERSON
  • MS/MBA Accountancy, MS Taxation, MS Marketing,  MS Business Analytics
• Wednesday, January 21, 2026  (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM) IN-PERSON
  • MBA, MS Finance, MS Financial Risk Management, MS Information Systems, MS Quantitative Methods and Modeling, &  MS Statistics programs!