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Readmission

For former Medgar Evers College students who wish to return to the college to continue or complete a degree.

Eligibility & Requirements:

  • Former students who attended Medgar Evers College as degree-seeking students and have not been in attendance for one or more semesters must submit a re-admit application in order to return to the college.
  • Applicants must be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better at the time they left MEC.
  • Applicants must have no outstanding holds on their academic record.
    • Please check your CUNYFirst account for holds prior to submitting a re-admit application.
  • Some students will be required to prove New York State residency to receive in-state tuition rates.
    • Please contact the Office of Admissions & Recruitment for more information about residency

How to Apply:

Returning students must apply in-person in the Office of Admissions & Recruitment. Office hours are Monday-Friday 9a-4:45p.

  • Complete the re-admit application
    • Applications can be completed in our office.
    • Student account will be vetted to ensure requirements to return are met.
  • Once cleared by the Office of Admissions, student will pay the $20.00 fee at the Bursar’s Office
    • Please contact our Bursar about payment options.
  • Submit official transcripts if you have attended any other institutions since leaving MEC.
  • The re-admit application, the $20.00 re-admit fee receipt and official transcripts from any other colleges attended must be submitted in-person to the Office of Admissions & Recruitment.
    • Partial or incomplete applications will not be considered for admission.

We will begin accepting re-admit applications for Winter and Spring 2024 on Monday September 23rd

Application Deadlines:

  • Winter 2024 Start Date: 09/23/2024 – End Date: 12/31/2024
  • Spring 2025 Start Date: 09/23/2024 – End Date: 01/22/2025

Please note:

  • Applicants who have completed a bachelor’s at Medgar Evers College are NOT eligible for readmission.
    • Students who have a bachelor’s degree from Medgar Evers College must complete a transfer application in order to continue taking classes at the college.
  • Applicants who have been out of the college for two or more semesters will be required to submit proof of New York State residency.
    • Residency must be submitted on or before the first day of classes for the semester the student is re-admitting for.

*Petition For Reinstatement:

  • Students with a GPA below 2.0 who wish to re-admit must first submit a petition for reinstatement with Academic Review and Appeal Committee (ARAC) prior to submitting a re-admit application.
  • Petition for Reinstatement Filing Periods and Deadlines:
    • To return for Summer/Fall: January 15- March 15
    • To return for Fall (late filing period): May 15- June 15
    • To return for Spring: September 1- November 15
  • Only once approved by ARAC students with below a 2.0 may re-admit to the college.
  • For more information about submitting an appeal please contact: ARAC@mec.cuny.edu

If you have any questions about applying to Medgar Evers College as a re-admit student, please contact the Office of Admissions & Recruitment: