Students in the Full-Time MBA participate in a required, intensive orientation.  Students will work with both the Office of Graduate Programs and the Graduate Career Management Center (GCMC) to prepare for their MBA experience.  

Full-Time MBA Orientation is scheduled for August 14-18, 2023 and will take place in-person. Students are required to attend all sessions. More information will be sent out as we get closer to August.

In addition to their degree program orientation, new F-1 and J-1 visa students joining a Zicklin MBA or MS program will attend a mandatory one-day International Student Orientation.  Students will receive more information from the International Student Service Center (ISSC). 

The first day of the Fall 2023 semester is Thursday, August 25, 2023.

Students in the Full-Time MBA program take their Foundational Skills courses together as a cohort during the day.  These courses are reserved for the cohort only.  The Office of Graduate Programs registers all Full-Time MBA students for their courses.  In general, new student registration will start in June 2023.  However, in order to be registered for first semester courses, Full-Time MBA students must be fully admitted, pay the commitment deposit, and clear immunization. 

The advising team will register students once per week, as information clears in the system.  Students will receive a confirmation email once their fall registration is processed.

Full-Time MBA students will have an advising stop placed on their records, which will prevent students from making schedule adjustments only.

Full-Time MBA Advisor
Students who have questions about registration or the curriculum should contact their program advisor.

Ms. Alicia Hermida, Assistant Director, Full-Time MBA Program
Email: FullTimeMBA@baruch.cuny.edu

First Semester Schedule (tentative for Fall 2023):

*You may elect to take an additional 3 credit course in the fall semester.  This additional course would be chosen from several of the Functional Skills courses that are offered in the evening.  While this is not required, you may want to consider this option if you are thinking about pursuing an internship in the fields of Information Systems, Finance, or Marketing.  It may be helpful for you to have already taken an introductory course in the field as you begin to pursue and interview for internship opportunities.

+Accountancy students will need to register for a Functional Skills Course in fall in order to stay on track to graduate within the two years of the program.  Students will be notified if there is a particular functional skills course that they will have to take to meet New York State CPA-Licensure requirements. Note that most Functional Skills courses are offered in the evening.

Functional Skill course requests can be sent to FullTimeMBA@baruch.cuny.edu. You will also receive an email with additional instructions.

View the Schedule of Classes here:
http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/registrar/registration/schedule-of-classes.html

Activate your CUNYfirst Account:
CUNYfirst is used to manage your academic and financial related activities. All students must activate their CUNYfirst accounts in order to access the system . The Office of Graduate Admissions will email you with instructions on how to set up your CUNYfirst account.

• To learn more about CUNYfirst, view the videos and instruction guides provided by CUNY. 
  (Click on “Student Resources” at the bottom of the page to review how to navigate CUNYfirst)
• Note that while most students use Schedule Builder within CUNYfirst to register for courses, the Office of Graduate Programs will register all Full-Time MBA students for their classes.

Access your Blackboard account 
Blackboard is an online course management system used by most faculty to post course materials and grades, and may be used for interactive assignments. 
Students login to Blackboard with their CUNYfirst credentials.

Activate and Access your Baruch Username and BaruchMail Account 
Baruch College offices, faculty, and staff will only communicate with students through their Baruch email account. Your Baruch email address will be available after you register for courses.

Students will use their Baruch Username for the following:
• Campus Computer & Wireless Access
• Printing
• Newman Library Remote Access
*Your username may not be available until the week that classes begin.

Help Desk 
Students who need assistance with their Technology accounts should contact the Baruch Computer and Technology Center (BCTC) Help Desk.
Email: helpdesk@baruch.cuny.edu
Phone: 646-312-1010

Medical Records

All students must submit proof of COVID and MMR immunization and proof/waiver for Meningitis immunization before the start of classes. 

Residency
Students who qualify for the New York State Resident tuition rate must prove residency. Students can register for courses before they prove residency. Bills will be adjusted once documentation is reviewed and approved.

Student ID

All students require a Baruch College Identification Card to enter campus buildings. Once your bill has been zeroed out (paid, payment plan, financial aid approval, etc.), you may stop by the ID center to take your picture and receive your ID. 

Bursar’s Office

Information about payment, payment plans, processing of refunds, etc.

Financial Aid

Information, updates, and links for FAFSA, loans, scholarships.
https://www.baruch.cuny.edu/financialaid/ 

Also see resources for financing your education posted by the Office of Graduate Admissions: 

Academic Calendar

Drop/Add dates (100% refunds only before the first day of the semester), withdrawal deadlines, holidays, exam week, etc.

Baruch Technology

Computer labs, Student Resources, Help Desk

For students interested in pre-MBA/MS preparation, there are a number of programs available online and through Baruch College.  To assist you in your efforts to find a program suitable for you, we have provided the names of some programs and services below.  This list is not exhaustive and is only to serve as a starting point to explore program options that best fit your needs. Baruch College and the City University of New York do not endorse any of the programs or services on this list.  

Responsive.net Learning Technologies: http://www.responsive.net/

MBA math: http://www.mbamath.com/

Wall Street Prep: http://www.wallstreetprep.com/

Khan Academy: http://www.khanacademy.org/

Coursera: https://www.coursera.org/

Baruch Continuing and Professional Studies:  https://www.baruchcaps.com/

Baruch Newman Library, BCTC, and Subotnick Center Workshops: http://newman.baruch.cuny.edu/services/workshops/

Baruch Digital Media Library: https://baruch.mediaspace.kaltura.com/category/Newman+Library%3ELibrary+Tutorials

Baruch on iTunes U: http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/itunesu/