CUNY Accelerated Study in Associate Programs

Launched in fall 2007, ASAP is a comprehensive program for students pursuing their associate degrees at nine CUNY colleges: Borough of Manhattan Community College, Bronx Community College, Hostos Community College, Kingsborough Community College, LaGuardia Community College, Queensborough Community College, Medgar Evers College, with recent additions at New York City College of Technology and College of Staten Island. We now offer ACE (Accelerate, Complete, Engage), at John Jay College, Lehman College, New York City College of Technology, College of Staten Island, and York College to support baccalaureate students. CUNY ASAP | ACE is designed to help degree-seeking students earn their degrees as quickly as possible, with a goal of graduating at least 50% of students within three years. Due to a variety of stresses and responsibilities, too many students are not able to complete their associate degrees in a timely manner, if at all. CUNY ASAP | ACE helps to eliminate these stresses by providing students with the academic, social, and financial support they need to graduate on time. Key program features include a consolidated block schedule, cohorts by major, small class size, required full-time study, and comprehensive and personalized advisement and career development services. Financial incentives include waivers of tuition and mandatory fees for financial aid-eligible students, textbook assistance, and monthly MetroCards for all students.