To be eligible for the College Discovery
Program, you must:
Be a legal resident of NYS
for at least one year prior to entering the college
Possess a high school diploma
or its equivalent (G.E.D.)
Meet the financial guidelines
Be accepted as a matriculated student at
BMCC
When I
came to the United States in the year 2002 I faced one
of the most difficult challenges in my life.>>
How do I apply?
Applicants must complete the Special Programs section of the CUNY
Freshman Admission Application to be considered for Special Programs.
It is important to note that the selection process for Special Programs
is similar to a "lottery" and that all who apply are
not accepted. Early submission of the admissions application
is essential for consideration
What are my responsibilities?
Every freshman student must complete
2/3 of all remedial requirements the first year.
Every student must successfully complete
50% of courses for which he/she registers in a given semester.
Every student must complete 19 credits by the
end of the 3rd semester attendance.
Any student whose GPA is below 2.0 must
apply for academic support in the subjects in which he/she may
be having difficulty.
Each student is responsible for keeping himself/herself
informed and currently up to date with the activities of the
program.
Each student must consult his/her counselor before
dropping or adding a course or changing curriculum.
Every College Discovery on academic probation
is required to participate in the P.E.P (Personal Enrichment
Program) Workshops.
All CD Students must annually file the FAFSA
from (Pell) in order to be eligible for book money and other
kinds of financial assistance, including stipends. Failure to
do so leads to termination from the program.
Does a student have to go
to class in order to receive their College Discovery stipend check?
Yes. Checks will be issued only to those students who are regularly
attending classes. A student who is not attending classes regularly
may have their check withheld and is in danger of being dropped
from the program.
Do I pay for fees and books?
No. As a CD student, the program will pay your student activities
fees. You may also receive a stipend books if you are eligible.
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