• This process is only for students who are currently enrolled in a Zicklin graduate degree program.

 

• Changes in degree objectives are not automatic, as each degree program has its own admissions criteria.

➤ Important Information:

• Students may only apply for a change in degree objective once.

 

• Students should research the new program and be able to clearly articulate reasons for the change.

 

• Students must meet the admissions criteria for the new program.

 

• Students may be required to take/re-take the GMAT and achieve an admissible score in order to be considered for admission to a new program.

 

• Students who were admitted to an MS program through the Baruch Undergraduate Path to MS will need to meet the waiver criteria of the new MS program, if applicable. 

 

• Preliminary course waivers that were applied to the original degree program may not transfer to the new program.

 

• Completed courses under the original degree program may not necessarily count towards the new program.

 

• Note: MS Real Estate admits students in Fall only.

 

• Students who change from an MS to an MBA degree will be responsible for paying the tuition differential for previously completed courses.

 

• There are no waivers in the MBA program.

 

• Students who wish to discuss changing into the Online MBA, Online MS Business Analytics, Online MS Marketing, or Online MS Finance should email zsbchangedegree@baruch.cuny.edu to review their individual case. 

➤ Steps to Apply:

1. Have a PDF of your Baruch transcript ready to upload.
2. Be prepared to write a short statement explaining your request to change.
3. Take note of your current GPA and credits earned.
4. Fill out the application here https://baruch.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9YMMnitXILtH6QJ
5. An advisor will reach out to you if additional information or discussion is required.

International F1 visa holders: If your application is approved, you will be required to meet with an advisor in the International Student Service Center (ISSC) to verify whether additional financial documentation is needed.

➤ Deadlines:

Requests for changes in degree objectives will only be accepted and reviewed during the following time periods.

Note: The application system will close at 5pm on the last day.

• September 15 – October 15: Change effective for Spring semester  
• February 15 – March 15: Change effective for Fall semester
• June 15 – July 1: Change effective for Fall semester

To contact a program advisor about a Change in Degree Objective: ZSBChangeDegree@baruch.cuny.edu

To contact the Office of Graduate Admissions: ZicklinGradAdmissions@baruch.cuny.edu