Enrollment:
This chart below reflects our Fall 2026 numbers as of May 17, 2026.
In addition, I've attached the CUNY Dashboard Report, also dated 5-17-26.
This report compares our enrollment with the other CUNY colleges.
Enrollment Target
UPDATE: CUNY has increased our enrollment target from 6720 to 6750.
Our Enrollment Target is now 6,750 students; we are currently at 2,185 students.
Date to Date Comparison:
May 17, 2026 2,185
May 17, 2025 1,934
We are 13.0% higher in our enrollment than we were on the same date last year.
We are 12.0% higher in our FTE's than we were on the same date last year.
Special Programs:
Although not tracked as their own entiity on the chart above, I did want to include our special programs.
Unfortunately, the CUNY Dashboard does not have comparison data by category, but we are able to compare TOTAL enrollment.
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CATEGORY | 5/17/2026 | 5/17/2025 | | 5/17/2026 | 5/17/2025 |
Freshmen | 59 | | | 0 | |
Transfers | 1 | | | 0 | |
Readmits | 1 | | | 0 | |
Continuing | 250 | | | 283 | |
TOTAL | 311 | 193 | | 283 | 197 |
% | Increase of 61.1% | | Increase of 43.7% |
Enrollment and Retention:
V-READY will be available to students on Wednesdays from 9:30-4pm and Fridays from 9:30-2pm so students can get 'registration ready' for Summer and Fall 2026.
UPCOMING CHANGE: Starting June 1st, VREADY will shift to Mondays and Wednesdays to accommodate Summer Fridays
Readmission Fee - the fee is being waived for Summer & Fall 2026.
Dept Listening Sessions: I encourage departments to request a listening session so we can meet and discuss how EM can be helpful in removing barriers.
As part of these meetings we are requesting departments to submit revised and up-to-date Degree Maps.
College Now Parent Breakfast - June 6th 9:30-11am.
Admissions Funnel:
The admissions funnel indicates the number of student applications vs admitted vs committed to the college as compared to last year.
Admissions staff work on contacting students to help them move through the funnel.
5/17/2026 | F26 Apps | F25 Apps | % change | F26 Admits | F25 Admits | % change | F26 Commits | F25 Commits | % change |
FTF | 15,783 | 15,097 | 4.5% | 9,729 | 8,787 | 10.9% | 870 | 723 | 20.3% |
Transfer | 2,662 | 2,640 | 0.8% | 1,432 | 1,246 | 14.9% | 429 | 343 | 25.1% |
Total | 18,445 | 17,737 | 4.0% | 11,181 | 10,033 | 11.4% | 1,299 | 1,066 | 21.9% |
Class Sections by Modalities - Comparison:
Compares the number of class sections by modalities: In person, Hybrid and Online.
Term | In Person | Hybrid | Online | Combined Sections with Mixed Modalities | TOTAL |
Fall 2025 | 671 | 301 | 369 | 0 | 1341 |
Fall 2026 | 668 | 301 | 368 | 0 | 1337 |
Admissions Information Sessions:
Overview: These sessions will provide an overview of the three schools, financial aid, admissions process and timelines, and finally respond to questions.
Register in advance for this meeting: May 22 (3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
Adult Learner/RECONNECT Students Information Sessions:
Overview: These sessions are dedicated to our adult learner population. We will provide information on resources to assist our adult learners as they navigate college or return after a lapse.
Register in advance for this meeting: Select Tuesdays in May (4 p.m. to 5 p.m.)
Financial Aid Filing Sessions:
Overview: Financial Aid staff will be available to assist students with filing the Financial Aid application and answer any questions.
When: Every Tuesday and Thursday 12-2pm
Where: In the area directly across from the Welcome Center.
Scholarships Information Sessions:
Scholarship 101
Overview: - Unlock your funding potential at Scholarship 101, where you’ll explore the different types of scholarships, learn how to navigate scholarship
search tools effectively and discover how to make the most of the resources available to support your application journey.
When: Mondays at 4pm
[Meeting ID: 847 7359 5953, Passcode: Scholars]
Important Dates:
Date | Time | Event |
Monday, May 18, 2026 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | |
Monday, May 18, 2026 | all-day | |
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm | |
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | all-day | |
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | 9:30am-4:000pm | |
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | 10:00am - 11:00am | |
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | all-day | |
Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm | |
Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 3:00pm - 4:00pm | |
Thursday, May 21, 2026 | all-day | |
Friday, May 22, 2026 | 9:30am-4:000pm | |
Friday, May 22, 2026 | all-day | |
Friday, May 22, 2026 | all-day | |
Saturday, May 23, 2026 | all-day | |
Sunday, May 24, 2026 | all-day | |
Recruitment Events:
May Events – We encourage faculty, staff, and alumni to join the Admissions Counselors on all recruitment events listed below.
If you are interested in participating, please contact Anthony Davis at adavis13@PROTECTED Date | Time | Name of Event |
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | 10am-2pm | Kingsborough Community College (KCC) |
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | 12pm-3pm | Talent Unlimited HS |
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | 8am-1pm | STAR Early College High School |
Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 12pm-4pm | The Eagle Academy for Young Men of Harlem |
Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 8am-12:30pm | High School of Computers and Technology |
Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 8am-3:00pm | CUNY Brooklyn College Fair |
Friday, May 22, 2026 | 9:30am-12pm | Bronx Design and Construction Academy |
Saturday, May 23, 2026 | 10:30am-2pm | Partner with Us: College Fair Opportunity |
Thank you.
In order to promote work/life balance, please don’t feel obligated to respond outside of the normal work day.
Dr. Johana I. Rivera
Vice President for Enrollment and Retention Management
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