Fall 2026 Timeline
- 📣 May 15 – Advising and course registration guidance updated for Fall 2026 enrollment
- 📋 Late-May – August – Program evaluations and group advising
- 📝 June 22 –August – New student registration open and continues throughout August
- 🎓 Mid-August – Orientation
- 📚 Aug 28 – 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.
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.
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
Baruch Seniors
Students who complete their degree requirements in:
- May will be fully admitted by the end of June.
- Summer Session 1 will fully be admitted by the end of July.
- Summer Session 2 will be given clearance to register in early August.
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.
Admitted students may request to defer their enrollment for up to one year from their original term of admission.
If you are a Spring 2026 admitted student, who wishes to enroll in Fall 2026, you may submit a deferral request until June 1, 2026. If you wish to request a deferral, please complete the following step as soon as possible:
- If you haven’t already contacted us about requesting a deferral, please reach out as soon as possible so that we can add the Zicklin Deferral Request Form to your checklist.
- Log into your application portal and submit the Zicklin Deferral Request Form located in your checklist.
- Submit the nonrefundable $250 enrollment deposit.
If you are a Fall 2026 admitted student who wishes to defer, please follow these steps:
- Log into your application portal.
- Respond to the Offer of Admission Reply Form by the deadline mentioned in your offer letter by selecting Decline and indicating that you wish to defer.
- Submit the Zicklin Deferral Request Form in your application portal.
- Submit the nonrefundable $250 enrollment deposit.
*Deferral requests will only be processed once all the conditions mentioned above have been met.
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 Thursday and Fridays leading up to the start of the Fall 2026 semester.
In this webinar we review key dates leading up to the start of the semester and outline the steps you need to follow to get enrolled at Zicklin.
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.
All Master of Science students (except MS Information Systems) and MBA Accountancy students will have an academic evaluation before the semester starts to determine required courses/ preliminary course waivers. Only transcripts that are included in the application file at the time of transfer to the Graduate Programs office will be considered. If you have additional transcripts that you wish to include in the academic evaluation review process, please submit them before your file is eligible to be transferred (see first paragraph for transfer eligibility).
Please be advised that the Zicklin Graduate Admissions office retains the right to review all documentation submitted after the admissions process. Furthermore, we reserve the right to rescind an offer of admission if any documentation raises concerns regarding the admissibility of an applicant.
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
This will be your go-to resource for academic advising and course registration resources. Academic Advisement will be updated with Fall 2026 advising guidance by May 15th.
Course Registration Recommendations for New Students
- MS programs course registration guidance
- MBA programs course registration guidance
- Accountancy programs course registration guidance
When You Are Ready to Register
To register: Login to CUNYfirst > click on Student Center > click on Schedule Builder
- For more information, check out the videos and instruction guides.
(Click on “Student Resources” at the bottom of the page to review how to navigate CUNYfirst and register for classes)
Please note: Online Program programs and Advanced Certificate students do not need to register themselves in CUNYfirst as this process is facilitated for them by their Academic Advisor.
Financial Aid
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 (Only Open to Fall 2026 Admitted Baruch Grad Students)
- Wednesday, April 29 at 5:00 PM | Register
- Wednesday, May 13 at 5:00 PM | Register
- Wednesday, June 10 at 5:00 PM | Register
- Wednesday, July 8 at 5:00 PM | Register
- Wednesday, August 5 at 5:00 PM | Register
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.
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.
In order to access campus, as well as conduct other Baruch business, you will need a Baruch CUNYCard ID. You may visit the ID Card Center on campus. Center hours are limited. For more information, please visit ID Card Center webpage.
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.
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.
Fall 2026 Orientation
MBA & MS Programs Orientation Dates:
Monday, August 24 or Tuesday, August 25, 2026 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM | In-Person
(Date is assigned based on the program you are entering)
Academic Community Session: Meet Zicklin faculty as well as current students and alumni from your specific degree program.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | 6:00 – 7:30 PM | In-Person
Graduate Student Life & Networking: Meet all of the graduate student club members at Zicklin and learn about opportunities to get involved!
Online degree program students are welcome to attend in-person orientation events but will also have virtual sessions available to them.
Guidance for International Students
The International Student Service Center (ISSC) is available to provide advice and assistance to all international students as they prepare to study at Baruch College. The Office of Graduate Admissions notifies ISSC of admitted students who may require an F1 visa or J1 visa, based on information submitted during the admission process.
Congratulations on your acceptance to the Zicklin School of Business!
We look forward to you joining us and advise that all new students follow the steps outlined below.