ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
In order to be eligible for the program, students must be:
- Currently enrolled at any CUNY college, working towards a degree (Community College, Senior College, or Graduate School)
- Able to participate in the program over the course of the fall and spring semesters. Students must be enrolled for both the Fall and Spring semesters to participate in the program.
- Able to work part-time (12 hours per week)
- Able to take part in professional development training before the start of the program
- Attend the matching fair
- Attend professional development workshops & cultural enrichment activities throughout the academic year.
- Be registered for at least 12 credits (for undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, and juniors) or 6 credits (if you are a rising senior) while enrolled in the program
- Graduate students are eligible for the program as long they are enrolled in at least 1 course at a CUNY campus for both Spring & Fall.
- Have a cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 2.5
- Have earned at least 24 college credits by the end of summer (12 college credits for community college students)
- Have addressed any remedial education needs prior to beginning Fall classes
- Have the proper work authorization required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
*NOTE: Community college students with under 24 credits must have a GPA of at least 3.0. Community college students with 24 credits or above can have a 2.5 GPA.
Students who have an interest in gaining professional experience in the arts and culture sector should consider applying. Even if a student's major is not art-focused, the Cultural Corps program provides a unique opportunity for CUNY students to learn more about cultural arts and opens the door for them to potentially pursue a career in the field.