New Student Orientation Programs
Transfer Student Orientation
COVID-19 UPDATE: Due to the COVID-19 outbreak all Orientation programs for the entering class of Fall 2020 will be held online.
All communications will be sent to your Baruch email. Claim your account here.
How to Receive an Invitation: Accept your offer of admission and submit the $100 commitment deposit via CUNYfirst.
Online Orientation: Check your Baruch email for important information about your access to the online orientation program. Completion of the online orientation program is required for all incoming students.
Course Registration: Once your completion of the online orientation program is confirmed wait 1-2 business days to receive your confirmation email and gain access to CUNYfirst course registration. REGISTER FOR COURSES ON YOUR OWN. Use our online FAQ, join us for a Bearcat Chat Tuesdays and Wednesdays beginning May 19th, or make an appointment with an Academic Advisor if you need further assistance.
Visit https://www.cuny.edu/coronavirus/ for up to date information on CUNY's response to COVID-19.
Visit https://www.baruch.cuny.edu/coronavirus/ for Baruch's plans for continuity and resources for students.
The information below are the steps for in-person orientation. Due to Covid 19 all orientation programs will be virtual/on-line. All staff members are currently working remotely. Please send your questions to Orientation@baruch.cuny.edu or reach the Admissions staff at New.Transfer@baruch.cuny.edu.
ZOOM Math Advisement: Beginning on May 13th students can meet with a faculty advisor in the Math Department on ZOOM. Click here to view the Summer 2020 Math Advisor Schedule.
Welcome to Baruch College!
Your first introduction to life at Baruch will be your New Student Orientation day. Your academic advisors and orientation leaders are looking forward to welcoming you and helping you navigate this exciting transition. Please review our website to learn more about Baruch's Orientation program.
How to Receive an Invitation & Register for Orientation
Step 1: Accept your offer of admission via CUNYfirst.
Step 2: Submit the $100 commitment deposit via CUNYfirst.
Step 3: Take any proficiency exam(s) that may be required based on your Testing Ticket. Newly admitted students no longer need to take the math placement exam. Previous coursework will be used towards placement.
Step 4: Invitations will be emailed on a rolling basis. Please review the invitation carefully and click on the 'Register' link.
Step 5: The link will connect to PIVOT, your Pathways Introductory Virtual Orientation Tutorial.
Step 6: Once you watch the entire PIVOT tutorial (about 20 minutes), the last slide will provide a link to the registration calendar. Once you are on the calendar you will be able to select your Orientation date. Save this link in case you want to change your date.
What to expect
A chance to meet other new students and upperclassmen
Hear all about the clubs and leadership opportunities on campus
Have your picture taken for your Baruch student ID card
Meet with an academic advisor in a group setting
View your transfer credit evaluation
Get registered for your first semester
Transfer Orientation is scheduled from 12:00 PM - 5 PM. You must arrive on time and stay for the duration of the program.
Check-In
Welcome Program
Baruch Technology Session
Academic Advisement Session
Course Registration for your First Semester
What to bring
An official picture ID
Know your CUNYfirst username and password
Your immunization records (only if not yet submitted)
Your social security number (the card itself is not necessary)
Updated Official College Transcripts (Non-CUNY only if not yet submitted)
Your Orientation RSVP confirmation email
After Orientation: Next Steps
COVID-19 UPDATE: Due to the COVID-19 outbreak all Orientation programs for the entering class of Fall 2020 will be held online.
Course Registration: After completing the online orientation program incoming transfer students use CUNYfirst to register for classes on their own.
Need More Help? Use our online FAQ, join us for a Bearcat Chat, or make an appointment with an Academic Advisor if you need further assistance.
Visit https://www.cuny.edu/coronavirus/ for up to date information on CUNY's response to COVID-19.
Visit https://www.baruch.cuny.edu/coronavirus/ for Baruch's plans for continuity and resources for students.
Next Steps: View and pay your bill online. Once campus reopens plan to stop by the ID Center to pick up your student ID card.
Due to Covid 19 all orientation programs will be virtual/on-line. All staff members are currently working remotely. Please send your questions to Orientation@baruch.cuny.edu or reach the Admissions staff at New.Transfer@baruch.cuny.edu.
Incoming transfer students will register for classes on their Orientation day. Once registered for your first semester at Baruch, please read these important reminders.
Complete Your Course Registration
Use your Program Planning Sheet and DegreeWorks Audit to review the curriculum.
Need help with CUNYfirst? Click here.
Review the Academic Calendar to view refund and registration deadlines. Remember, failure to officially drop your classes will result in assessed enrollment fees (i.e., tuition) for which you are responsible for, as well as any failing grades on your transcript.
Finalize your Transfer Credit Evaluation. For more information about transfer credit evaluation at Baruch click here.
How to View Your Bill & Make Payments
How to view your bill in CUNYfirst. Click here.
How to make online payments. Click here.
How to Pick Up Your New Student ID Card
Your ID card picture will be taken at Orientation. Follow these simple steps to pick up your new ID before the first day of class:
Register for classes (done at Orientation and at home)
Pay your bill on CUNYfirst
Print the CUNYfirst screen that shows a zero balance on your Baruch account
Bring your print-out to the ID Card Center, located in room 133 on the first floor of the Library Building.
If your financial aid is listed as "anticipated aid," print out the information from your CUNYfirst account.
Meeting with an Academic Advisor After Orientation
Check our office hours to plan your visit.
Bring your Program Planning Sheet from your Orientation day for walk in advisement.
International Students
New student orientation is required for all incoming students. Students will receive an email invitation to register for their orientation program.
Questions or concerns about immigration and visa matters should be directed to the International Student Service Center. Email issc@baruch.cuny.edu
Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission to check on the status of your application. Email internationalua@baruch.cuny.edu
International Student
Welcome & Orientation
FALL 2019
Check-In
Monday, August 12th
Testing
Tuesday, August 13th
Maintaining Your Immigration Status
Friday, August 16th
First Year Student Registration
Tuesday, August 20th
Transfer Student Registration
Wednesday, August 21st