How Do You Register for the CUNY Test?

Register for a CUNY test over the phone or on the computer.

The CUNY tests are standardized tests that determine a high school student's admittance to schools within the City University of New York system. These tests are taken on a computer and are untimed, and they are designed to measure a student's skills in reading, writing and mathematics. You must take the exam during a scheduled period that has been assigned to you, or register for a scheduled test date.

Instructions

1. Submit your application for study within the CUNY system to the college or colleges of your choice. If you are a first-time applicant, or a student who is not applying for re-testing, the CUNY system will let you know of the date, time and location of your exam in writing.

2. Complete at least 20 hours of necessary test preparation if you are re-taking the CUNY test. Students who have taken the CUNY test before but need to re-take the test must prove that they have had study intervention in the form of either in-class workshops or private tutoring. If this applies to you, secure the proper documentation to present at a CUNY testing center.

3. Register individually for your exam by calling one of the CUNY Testing Offices directly and scheduling an appointment. Refer to the link listed in the Resource section below for the contact information for all of the CUNY Testing Offices.

4. Mail or hand deliver the proper documentation regarding your study intervention to the appropriate testing center.

References

• The City University of New York: CUNY Assessment Tests
• Lehman College: Academic Testing and Scholarships: CUNY Assessment Tests
• The New York Times; Education; CUNY Tests, A Last Hurdle, Stump Many; Karen W. Arenson; February 2000

Resources

• The City University of New York: Campus Contacts