Admissions

The Macaulay Honors College application is designed to provide information about each applicant's academic record and preparation for a rigorous intellectual college experience. The admissions committee uses a holistic approach to evaluate applicant qualifications.

CUNY is Test-Optional

CUNY has extended its testing policy to test optional through spring 2027. First-year applicants can choose whether to submit SAT or ACT exam scores as part of their application.

Macaulay Honors College at the College of Staten Island

Key Dates:

• Monday, 9/2 Macaulay application is live
• Friday, 11/15 at 6 pm, Macaulay application due including transcript(s), optional standardized test scores, and optional resume
• Friday, 11/28 at 6 pm Letters of recommendation due
• Monday, 3/17 Decision day

Please note: After completing the application, print out the application summary package. It contains important documents and provides you with a printed record of your submission. The Macaulay Honors College application serves as both your general freshman application and your Macaulay honors application. If you encounter technical issues with the application, please contact the HelpDesk at macaulayhelpdesk@mhc.cuny.edu.

For additional information or assistance with the application process, please contact
Ms. Michelle Buonacore-Artz, Deputy Director of Recruitment & Admissions.

The Macaulay Honors College provides generous financial support so that University Scholars can both maximize the time they spend on their education and take full advantage of the professional development opportunities our program offers. The Macaulay Honors College four-year, financial aid package includes:

• Full tuition scholarship for New York State residents

• Access to a Macaulay Honors College Opportunities Fund that supports academically enriching experiences like study abroad and unpaid internships

• A Cultural Passport to participating NYC cultural institutions for free or significantly discounted admission