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Explore Graduate Studies Spring 2021 Events

Explore graduate studies at CCNY, the renowned college on the hill. Our month-long series of events showcases our graduate degrees and advanced certificates that are elevated by CCNY’s academic innovation, passion, and diversity.

There’s something new to explore nearly every day this March. Check back often for updates!

School of Education Virtual Admissions Information Session

School of Education

Wednesday, March 3, 2021, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST

Event Registration Link: https://ccny.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvc-mqqTMqHdGYVkDc3z8KG815kVwbp…

The CCNY School of Education Virtual (Zoom) Graduate Admissions Information Session is designed for the prospective applicant interested in exploring, entering, or furthering a career in Education. The hour-long session includes an overview of the programs/tracks offered in the School of Education from P-12, discussions on certification routes, clinical practice and putting the best graduate application forward. At the end of the presentation, there is a period for Q&A. It is a very lively hour!

MPA Admissions Information Session

Colin Powell School

Friday, March 5, 2021, 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM EST

Event Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mpa-admissions-information-session-tickets…

Passionate about serving your community? Considering an MPA?

At our virtual info session, you can find out more about the MPA Program, meet our staff, and ask questions about the program and the application process.

Master's in Translational Medicine (MTM) Virtual Open House

The Grove School of Engineering and The CUNY School of Medicine / Sophie Davis Biomedical Education Program

Thursday, March 11, 2021, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST

Event Registration Link: https://forms.gle/ywwUCsovqjPfo2WR6%E2%80%8B

Many prospective students wonder what it’s like to go through such a rigorous one year MS program and what tangible skills they can take away from it.

During this virtual information session, you will hear from Dr. Jeffrey Garanich, MTM Director, to learn more about our unique curriculum, the admissions process, and employment opportunities post graduation. This will be an informal conversation, so come prepared to ask any and all questions you may have.

Log-in information will be sent to you once we receive your contact information.

BIC Virtual Open House

Division of Humanities and the Arts

Wednesday, March 17, 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM EST

Event Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-2021-virtual-bic-open-house-registr…

An Afternoon to Feed Your Curiosity.

Join us Wed, March 17th to learn more, experience virtually, and be inspired by The BIC Open House.

START WITH... The BIC Info Session 4:30PM - 5:30PM via Zoom:

Join us on Zoom as BIC Program Director Nancy R. Tag and Program Manager Marlene Leo present an overview of the program. Details on how to package your application, hear from current BICsters, plus time for Q&A -- come with questions!

JOIN US FOR... @BIC Lecture "The Crisis of Our Time: Why Health Communications Matters Now More Than Ever." 6:00PM - 7:00PM via Zoom:

BIC welcomes Carl Turner and Amy Gomez, from Klick Health, the world's largest independent commercialization partner for life sciences. In the age of COVID, the issues of healthcare innovation, access, and policy have come into sharp focus. As communicators, we are in a position to make a difference. Klick VP of Diversity Strategy, Amy Gomez states: “My whole life has prepared me for the position I’m in now: dealing with the crisis of our time.” Find out why health communications matters more than ever if you want to help shape the conversation, set public policy, and make the world a better place.

CREATIVES STICK AROUND... LATE NIGHT with Gerardo 7:00PM - 8:00PM via Zoom:

Interested in applying to BIC’s Creative Track? Admissions candidates should stick around! BIC Professor Gerardo Blumenkrantz will provide tips on BIC Admissions Portfolios. Have your spec work handy — if there’s time, you’ll even get a personalized assessment.

Spitzer School Virtual Tour and Q&A

Spitzer School of Architecture

Thursday, March 18, 2021, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM EST

Event Registration Link: https://ssa.ccny.cuny.edu/events/spitzer-school-virtual-tour-and-qa-mar…;

Learn about the Spitzer School’s programs in architecture, landscape architecture, and urban design. This virtual tour will include a brief video; an overview of school programs and facilities including the studios, fabrication shop, library, and Solar Roofpod; and Q&A with the graduate advisor.

Registration required. The online meeting link will be sent ahead of time to all registrants.

City College Cybersecurity M.S. Program Information Session

Grove School of Engineering

Tuesday, March 23, 2021, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST

Event Registration Link: https://ccny.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpcuutrTMsGdaBsCjGux7h0Xh8rDISk…;

Please join us for an online informational meeting on City College’s new Cybersecurity Master’s Degree Program.

The Cybersecurity Program was started with seed funding from the New York City Economic Development Corporation as part of its Cyber NYC initiative with the goals of helping meet the growing need for cybersecurity professionals and making New York City a global capital for cybersecurity. City College is working with private sector partners to develop an industry-informed curriculum designed to provide students with the theoretical foundation, technical skills, and applied learning experiences needed to enter the workforce in a critical field where there is a significant shortage of qualified candidates.

During the information session participants will hear from the Cybersecurity program team, including Co-Directors Professor Rosario Gennaro (Computer Science) and Professor Tarek Saadawi (Electrical Engineering), and will have the opportunity to ask questions about the program academics and the application.

Humanities and the Arts Admissions Info Session

Division of Humanities and the Arts

Wednesday, March 24, 2021, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST

Event Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/info-session-ccny-graduate-studies-in-huma…

Learn about graduate programs and meet with program directors in the Humanities and Arts.

Masters Degrees: Art History with Museum Studies or Museum Education concentration, CreativeWriting, English Literature, History, Language and Literacy.

The event will happen via Zoom and the link will be sent an hour before the event on your e-mails.

MA Program in History: Informational Session

Division of Humanities and the Arts

Thursday, March 25, 2021, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST

An introduction to the MA Program in History and its faculty (7:00 PM - 7:30 PM) followed by a Q&A (7:30 PM - 8:00 PM).

Reading and Open House for the MFA in Creative Writing

Division of Humanities and the Arts

Friday, March 26, 2021, 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM EST

Event Link: https://ccny.zoom.us/j/82913935660 

Join Michelle Valladares, CCNY’s MFA in Creative Writing’s program director, for an informal discussion and Q&A with Manreet Someshwar, author of The Radiance of a Thousand Suns, and current MFA candidate. This is also Open House for prospective students interested in the MFA program at CCNY.

Chai and Chat is a new forum for MFA students and alum to engage with our literary community, learn more about the program and receive tips on the fine art of making a good cup of Masala Chai.

Manreet Sodhi Someshwar is an award-winning writer of five books, including the critically-acclaimed The Long Walk Home and The Radiance of a Thousand Suns. Hailed as ‘a star on the literary horizon’ by Khushwant Singh, Manreet’s work has featured at literary festivals in Singapore, Shanghai, Hong Kong, India and NYC. Her articles have appeared in The New York Times, the South China Morning Post and several Indian publications. Manreet will be graduating from the MFA Program in May, 2021.