Our dual enrollment courses provide advanced and challenging coursework outside of the high school curriculum. This approach provides students with a head start in college by preparing them for college-level work demands. It is important to note that all courses are identical to what a matriculated undergraduate student experiences. Additionally, our classes are taught by Baruch faculty and take place at the College.
Commitment: Enrollment in a college course is a serious commitment. While we understand students are still in high school when participating in our program, we expect them to act and behave like college students. All college courses become a part of a student’s CUNY transcript. If a student attends Baruch College as an undergraduate, the grade earned in a Baruch College course will be included in the college GPA.
Campus Resources: Students who enroll in a Baruch College course are given a Baruch College ID card, Blackboard learning management system access, and a webmail account. Students have access to all facilities, including the William and Anita Newman Library, Baruch College Technology Center, and Student Academic Consulting Center (tutoring).
Process: After applying and being accepted into our program, students must attend a mandatory orientation and maintain satisfactory attendance and academic performance.
College-credit courses are open to NYC public high school students in the 11th and 12th grade (rising 11th and 12th graders during the summer) with the following qualifications:
A minimum of 80 High School Grade Point Average (HS GPA). If a student’s GPA is below 80 they can be considered if a personal statement essay/recommendation letter is provided. We give priority preference to our partner high school students and returning students.
Note: Returning Baruch College Now students receive priority when applying to our programs, followed by new students from our partner high schools. Non-partner high school students are welcome to apply and will be considered based on qualifications and space availability.
Dates: Classes during the fall and spring semester are either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday from approximately 4:10 – 5:25 pm, depending on the specific class. Hybrid and online options may be available (varies per semester).
Fall classes run from late August to mid-December (15 weeks)
Spring classes run from late January to late May (15 weeks)
Location: All courses take place at Baruch College unless otherwise indicated.
Attendance Policy: Baruch College allows only 3 absences per semester.
Dates: Classes during the summer semester usually run Monday-Thursday, depending on the specific class.
Sumer classes run from mid-July to mid-August (5 weeks)
Location: All courses take place at Baruch College unless otherwise indicated.
