Important Contact Information:
ACADEMIC ADVISING advisement@sps.cuny.edu
ADMISSIONS
Phone: (646) 664-8544 Text: (646) 517-7876 admissions@sps.cuny.edu
BURSAR
(646) 664-8640 bursar@sps.cuny.edu
FINANCIAL AID financialaid@sps.cuny.edu
HELP DESK (646) 664-8592 helpdesk@sps.cuny.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS (646) 664-8535 scholarships@sps.cuny.edu
PUBLIC SAFETY (646) 664-8600 publicsafety@sps.cuny.edu REGISTRAR registrar@sps.cuny.edu
ACCESSIBILITY
We make higher education accessible to students with disabilities by removing barriers and providing programs and support services necessary for them to benefit from the instruction and resources of the University.
• Examples of accommodations include sign language interpreters, extended time testing, assistive technology, and note-taking services
• Delta Alpha Pi (DAPi) is a student-led honor society for students with disabilities. Students attend optional monthly meetings and are awarded with pins and cords to complement their commencement cap and gown
• The Accessibility and Inclusion Committee comprises students and staff to enhance the disability services offered at CUNY SPS
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
• Help Desk provides troubleshooting and problem-solving tools for students
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ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT
Academic advisors help you identify educational goals, select courses, communicate with faculty, prepare for the online learning environment, and balance academics with work/personal life. They are available via phone, virtually, or in person.
Your advisor can work with you to:
• Assess credit for prior learning through earned college credits, exams, certifications, and workplace experience
• Track your degree progress online through DegreeWorks
• Change your major or add a minor
• Select classes for your first semester
FINANCIAL AID
• After submitting your FAFSA, the Student Aid Report will be emailed to you
• Review financial aid at CUNYfirst -> HR/Campus Solutions -> Self Service -> Student Center -> Set Institution to CUNY SPS. For more detailed information -> Financial Aid -> Select Aid Year
• Textbook advances are available for eligible students
BILLING AND PAYMENT
• Tuition payment plans offered
• Check your tuition bill at CUNYfirst -> HR/Campus Solutions -> Self Service -> Student Center -> Set Institution to CUNY SPS. For more detailed information -> Account Inquiry
• Payment methods: e-check or credit card online; mail in personal checks or money orders
• Third party vouchers/letters of credit are accepted from employers
STUDENT LIFE AND SERVICES
Student Services at CUNY SPS directly addresses the needs of adult learners, devoting our time and effort towards professional development opportunities and organizations such as:
• Our student driven leadership conference that promotes networking by connecting you with faculty and fellow students
TUTORING
We offer a variety of online and on campus tutoring services, free of charge.
CUNY doctoral students provide support with writing, math, and computer skills, and offer diagnostic quizzes to help identify where academic help is needed most. Additionally, one-on-one tutoring is offered 24/7 via audio/video/whiteboard conference from Tutor.com either on demand or by appointment.
sps.cuny.edu/tutoring
CAREER SERVICES
Our Career Services team is committed to helping you reach your academic, personal, and professional goals by providing:
• Career advising, including interview preparation, resume review, networking strategies, LinkedIn advice, career transition, and more through CareerLink, a career management software
• Access to job and internship postings, and resources such as resume samples, career research, and job search videos
• Professional development events include virtual job fairs, webinars, workshops, and networking opportunities
• Professional development grants that can be used for conferences, association registrations, or development with a demonstrated link to academic or professional goals
• The Kiosk, our independent, student-run online news platform that shares our School stories with the CUNY SPS community
• The Student Association, which serves as a forum to discuss student interests and administers social and leadership programming for all students
• The National Society of Leadership and Success (Sigma Alpha Pi), which is the nation’s largest, invitation-only leadership honor society for students with a 3.5 GPA or higher
• Veterans Services that foster community and develop a channel of communication among students, faculty, staff, and administration
STUDENT COUNSELING SERVICES
CUNY SPS Counseling Services provides confidential and free mental health support (short-term psychotherapy, crisis intervention and referrals services) to enrolled students.
• Support for experiential learning such as micro-internships and credit bearing internships bursar@sps.cuny.edu
For updates and more information, visit sps.cuny.edu/enroll