Enrollment & Retention Management Update - March 2026
2/27/2026
Dear Campus Community,
Please find attached the Enrollment & Retention Management Update for March 2026. In addition to reporting enrollment targets, we are also providing a list of important dates and recruitment activities. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need more information.
Enrollment:
This chart below reflects our Spring 2026 numbers as of February 27, 2026.
In addition, I've attached the CUNY Dashboard Report, also dated 2-27-26.
This report compares our enrollment with the other CUNY colleges.
Enrollment Target
Our Enrollment Target is 6,091 students; we are currently at 6,279 students.
We exceeded our target.
Date to Date Comparison:
February 27, 2026: 6,279
February 27, 2025: 5,949
We are 5.5% higher in our enrollment than we were on the same date last year.
We are 3.3% higher in our FTE's than we were on the same date last year.
Special Programs:
Although not tracked on the chart above, I did want to shout out our special programs.
Special Program | SP2025 Enrollment | SP2026 Target | SP2026 Enrollment | Comment |
ACE | 271 | 399 | 409 | Exceeded enrollment by 50.9% |
SEEK | 386 | 386 | 395 | Exceeded enrollment by 2.3% |
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 |
Spring 2025 | 639 | 304 | 517 | 0 | 1460 |
Spring 2026 | 617 | 342 | 520 | 3 | 1482 |
As we begin to shift from Spring 2026 to Summer and Fall 2026, I'll begin sharing data for those upcoming semesters:
Fall 2026 Enrollment Targets:
Fall 2025 ACTUAL | Fall 2026 TARGET | |
UG Continuing | 2,763 | 2850 |
UG Freshmen | 721 | 745 |
UG Transfers | 487 | 505 |
UG Readmits | 274 | 285 |
NONDEG (HS) | 1,927 | 1985 |
NONDEG (OTHER) | 74 | 75 |
GRAD Continuing | 170 | 175 |
GRAD New | 93 | 98 |
GRAD Readmit | 2 | 2 |
TOTAL | 6,511 | 6,720 |
Fall 2026 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.
2/27/2026 | F26 Apps | F25 Apps | % change | F26 Admits | F25 Admits | % change | F26 Commits | F25 Commits | % change |
FTF | 14,801 | 14,071 | 5.2% | 8,225 | 5,898 | 39.5% | 217 | 122 | 77.9% |
Transfer | 1,484 | 1,526 | -2.8% | 601 | 481 | 24.9% | 109 | 74 | 47.3% |
Total | 16,285 | 15,597 | 4.4% | 8,826 | 6,379 | 38.4% | 326 | 196 | 66.3% |
Fall 2026 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 | 620 | 248 | 333 | 1 | 1202 |
Enrollment and Retention Reminders:
FORM A – this is our census file for enrollment; final numbers have not yet been released by Central Office, we are awaiting their certification of the Spring 2026 file.
V-READY will are 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
March 2, 2026 - Priority Registration for Specialized Groups - Summer and Fall 2026
March 3, 2026 - General Registration for all students - Summer and Fall 2026
Room Changes
- The Admissions Office has officially moved to room AC-2C01
- The Advisement Office has officially moved to room AC-1B07
Departments should review any forms they provide to students to ensure they have updated the new locations of both these offices.
Admissions Information Sessions
Overview: This session will provide an overview of the three schools, financial aid, admissions process and timelines, and finally respond to questions.
Dates: Mar. 13 & 18 (3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
Financial Aid Filing Sessions
Overview: Financial Aid staff will be available to assist students with filing the Financial Aid application and answering any questions.
Dates: Every Tuesday and Thursday 12-2pm
Where: In the area directly across from the Welcome Center
Scholarships Information Sessions:
Funding Your Future: College Scholarship Applications Made Simple
Overview: Through practical tips, real examples, and interactive activities, students will gain the confidence and tools needed to apply for scholarships
efficiently and increase their chances of receiving financial support for college.
Date: March 9 at 2pm
[Meeting ID: 847 7359 5953, Passcode: Scholars]
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.
Dates: Mondays at 4pm
[Meeting ID: 847 7359 5953, Passcode: Scholars]
Important Dates:
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | 12:00pm - 2:00pm | |
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | 12:00pm - 2:00pm | |
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm | |
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 9:30am - 4:00pm | |
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 12:00pm - 2:30pm | |
Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 12:00pm - 2:00pm | |
Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 12:00pm - 2:00pm | |
Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 12:30pm - 2:00pm | |
Friday, March 6, 2026 | 9:30am - 2:00pm | |
Monday, March 9, 2026 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm | |
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 12:00pm - 2:00pm | |
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm | |
Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 12:00pm - 2:00pm | |
Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 12:30pm - 2:00pm | |
Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm | |
Friday, March 13, 2026 | all-day | |
Saturday, March 14, 2026 | all-day | |
Sunday, March 15, 2026 | all-day | |
Monday, March 16, 2026 | all-day | |
Monday, March 16, 2026 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm | |
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | 12:00pm - 2:00pm | |
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm | |
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm | |
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | all-day | |
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | all-day | |
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | |
Thursday, March 19, 2026 | all-day | |
Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 12:00pm - 1:30pm | |
Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 2:00pm - 3:30pm | |
Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm | |
Friday, March 20, 2026 | all-day | |
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 10:00am - 7:00pm | |
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | |
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm | |
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm | |
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm | |
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 10:00am - 7:00pm | |
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 12:00pm - 2:00pm | |
Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 10:00am - 7:00pm | |
Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 12:00pm - 2:00pm | |
Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 12:30pm - 2:00pm | |
Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm | |
Friday, March 27, 2026 | 10:00am - 7:00pm | |
Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 10:00am - 3:00pm | |
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm |
Recruitment Events
March 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 |
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | 10am-1pm | NYSACAC- SUNY Maritime College |
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | 11am-3pm | Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) |
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 10am-2:30pm | John Jay High School for Law |
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 6pm-8pm | Murrow/Midwood College & Career Fair at Murrow H.S |
Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 5:30pm-7:30pm | John Bowne High School Transition Fair |
Saturday, March 7, 2026 | 8am-2pm | Queens Tech & Career Expo |
Monday, March 9, 2026 | 10am-2pm | Bronx Community College (BCC)- Private Visit |
Monday, March 9, 2026 | 6pm-8pm | Sacred Heart Academy |
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 10:30am-2:45pm | Clara Barton High School |
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 12:50pm-2:30pm | The Lowell School |
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 7pm-8:30pm | Kellenberg Memorial High School |
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | 10am-1pm | Kingsborough Community College (KCC) |
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | 10am-2pm | Guttman Community College (GCC) |
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | 10am-2pm | Queensborough Community College (QCC) |
Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 10am-2pm | Hostos Community College (HCC) |
Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 11am-2pm | LGBTQIA+ Transfer Summit |
Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 5:30pm-8:30pm | Bayside High School |
Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 6pm-8pm | Post Secondary Fair at The Brooklyn STEAM Center |
Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 8:30am-12:30pm | Opportunity Fair at East Bronx Academy |
Friday, March 13, 2026 | 8:30am-1:30pm | MLK College and Career Fair 2026 |
Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 12pm-3pm | Commonpoint - Spring College & Career Resource Fair |
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | 11am-2pm | Hostos Community College (HCC) |
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | 10am-2pm | Kingsborough Community College (KCC) |
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | 12pm-2:30pm | United Charter High School for Advanced Math & Science and Humanities |
Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 10am-1pm | EBC High School for Public Service, Library |
Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 11am-6pm | LaGuardia Community College (LAGCC) |
Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 9am-10:30am | Gramercy Arts High School |
Monday, March 23, 2026 | 10am-1pm | Career Council/National Hispanic Fair |
Monday, March 23, 2026 | 10am-2pm | Bronx Community College (BCC)- Private Visit |
Monday, March 23, 2026 | 6pm-8:30pm | Plainedge Senior High School |
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 10am-1pm | Career Council/National Hispanic Fair |
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 11am-3pm | Kingsborough Community College (KCC) |
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 11am-3pm | Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) |
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 5:30pm-7:30pm | St. Francis Preparatory School |
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 10am-1pm | A. Philip Randolph High School |
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 10am-2pm | Queensborough Community College (QCC) |
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 10am-2pm | Guttman Community College (GCC) |
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 8:15am-12:30pm | P23Q High School Annual College & Career Fair |
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 8:30am-3:30pm | GWEC College Fair Spring 2026 |
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 9am-12:30pm | Annual Adlai E. Stevenson Campus College & Career Fair |
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 9am-2pm | Pathway to Graduation @ August Martin H/S |
Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 10am-2pm | Hostos Community College (HCC) |
Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 11am-6pm | LaGuardia's Spring 2026 Transfer Fair |
Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 12:30pm-4pm | Guttman CC Transfer Fair |
Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 5:30pm-6:15pm | Plainview-Old Bethpage/JFK High School |
Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 5pm-7pm | Academy of American Students |
Friday, March 27, 2026 | 10am-1pm | UFT College & Career Fair Registration for SUNY Maritime |
Friday, March 27, 2026 | 12pm-3pm | MESA Charter High School Annual College Fair |
Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 2pm-4pm | Sylvan Learning of Northeast Bronx College Carnival |
Monday, March 30, 2026 | 6pm-8pm | AMCF VIP Reception Invitation |
Monday, March 30, 2026 | 6pm-8pm | Martin Van Buren High School |
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | 10:40am-2:40pm | Thomas Jefferson Educational Campus |
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | 8:30am-1pm | The Columbus Campus College and Career Fair |
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | 9am-1pm | All-Male College Fair (AMCF) |
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
York College
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