Macaulay Honors College

The Macaulay at Queens College program is a program designed for students to support Queens College students accepted into Macaulay. This program provides 1:1 advising, full tuition for all four years of college, early registration to courses, access to a Macaulay lounge, book stipend, and a small cohort of 60 Macaulay students. 

Macaulay seminar classes take place over the course of your freshman and sophomore years. Students will take a total of four seminars in their undergraduate career. 

Arts in NYC (HNRS 125)

This course starts during the fall semester of freshman year and immerses students in the Arts. Students get to experience theatre performances, music performances, and operatic performances as well as art exhibitions over the semester. Students have the opportunity to examine multiple perspectives of scholarship, creativity and production. 

For more information: https://macaulay.cuny.edu/academics/nyc-seminars/arts-in-new-york-city/

People of New York City  (HNRS 126W) 

During the spring semester of freshman year, students have the chance to investigate the role of immigration and migration in shaping New York City’s identity. 

For more information: https://macaulay.cuny.edu/academics/nyc-seminars/people-of-new-york-city/

Science Forward (HNRS 225)

During the fall semester of sophomore year, students will focus on scientific thinking for a variety of different fields of study. Students have the opportunity to participate in Bioblitz where students have the opportunity to work with scientists to observe and track organisms in NYC parks. 

For more information: https://macaulay.cuny.edu/academics/nyc-seminars/science-forward/

Shaping the future of NYC (HNRS 226) 

During the spring semester of sophomore year, students learn how public policy shapes urban development. Students come together to create a research project that is presented at a cross-campus conference. 

For more information: https://macaulay.cuny.edu/academics/nyc-seminars/shaping-the-future-of-new-york-city/

Interested in applying to the Macaulay at Queens College program? 

For more information visit: https://macaulay.cuny.edu/admissions/applying-to-macaulay/

For part of the Macaulay application, you are required to submit two essays . Please visit the Macaulay website for the essay prompts. 

For more information: https://macaulay.cuny.edu/admissions/applying-to-macaulay/essay-questions/

10 things before you attend Queens College 

https://www.qc.cuny.edu/aac/incoming-freshmen-know-b4u-go/

What makes a student standout for MHC?  

MHC is dedicated to exercising a holistic review approach to every student’s application. We like to see each applicant as an academic and individual seeking development and growth in all aspects of their life. Some of the things we look for in a student’s application include volunteer and community service, strong academic grades, extracurricular engagement, creativity and innovation, and leadership.  

For more information on MHC’s application and our approach to student applications, please visit the MHC website.

Website: https://macaulay.cuny.edu/admissions/admissions-requirements/ 

Will SAT/ACT be required for this year’s application? If so, what scores do you need to be considered for Macaulay Honors? 

CUNY anticipates making the standardized tests (SAT & ACT) optional. We will post the updated information on the CUNY and Macaulay websites after the process is finalized. 

How can I learn more about the expectations of Macaulay Honors College? 

Please review the Macaulay Student Handbook to learn more about student guidelines and expectations. 

Handbook: https://macaulay.cuny.edu/docs/macaulay_student_handbook.pdf 

When will I receive my Macaulay Honors College at Queens College Admission decision?  

The MHC admission notification process is a two-step process:

1. Beginning in mid-February applicants will be notified of their admission decision as General Freshman.
2. On March 15, Macaulay applicants will be notified of their admissions decision into Macaulay Honors College 

May I appeal the admission decision I received from Macaulay Honors? 

Admission decisions are final; there is no appeals process. However, we encourage you to explore the range of other academic and honors programs available to you across CUNY’s senior colleges.

Macaulay Honors College FAQ’s: https://macaulay.cuny.edu/admissions/faqs/

If waitlisted, how will students be notified if they are selected from the Waitlist?   

The Macaulay Honors Program at Queens College will be in touch in early May if a seat becomes available. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at macaulay@qc.cuny.edu. 

What is my place on the waitlist? 

We are unable to provide additional information of your place on the waitlist. Please rest assured that if an opening becomes available, you will be contacted directly by the campus selection team. We encourage you to explore the range of other academic and honors programs available across CUNY’s senior colleges.

How do you become eligible for the Macaulay scholarship?  

In order to be eligible for the Macaulay Scholarship, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and a NYS Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application every year of enrollment.

*Macaulay students must meet CUNY’s New York State residency requirements for in-state tuition in order to receive the tuition scholarship. The scholarship funds 8 semesters of full-time undergraduate study. Tuition scholarship (excludes any University Fees)–The amount of the scholarship is equal to tuition cost LESS any TAP, NYS HESC Scholarship, CUSTA, PELL, NYS TAP waiver, NYC Council Merit Scholarship, and other tuition-only scholarships received, if applicable.

What does the Macaulay scholarship entail? 

The total of the Macaulay tuition scholarship is tuition charges remaining after financial aid and other scholarships, including federal, state, and local scholarships and grants, and those awarded by or through CUNY, its schools, and affiliated entities apply to the tuition costs

For more information: https://macaulay.cuny.edu/admissions/tuition-and-merit-scholarship/tuition-information/

Are there dorms for Macaulay students and does Macaulay cover the cost? 

There are no dedicated dorms specifically for Macaulay Honors students, but Queens College has a Residential Hall, the Summit.

For more information on the Summit, please visit  https://www.qc.cuny.edu/sa/

Where is the immunization form, and where do I submit it?  

For a copy of the immunization document, you are required to complete and submit prior to registration, please visit https://www.qc.cuny.edu/health/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/2021/02/QC-ImmRecordForm-0918.pdf    

What are the tuition costs for Queens College students?  

A full breakdown of the tuition costs and fees for undergraduates can be found on the bursar’s website, here https://www.qc.cuny.edu/br/tuition-costs/    

Where can I register for a tour of Queens College? 

Queens College offers virtual and in-person tours. To register for a tour, visit https://www.qc.cuny.edu/admissions/visit-qc/   

Do Macaulay students get metro cards?

Macaulay Honors College does not provide Metro cards for students. 

Are there any Discount on Metro Cards for CUNY students ? 

Low-income New Yorkers can apply to: https://www.nyc.gov/site/fairfares/about/about.page  

Commuter Benefits Program – Commuter Card Unrestricted Plan  

CUNY ASAP, SEEK and ACE provides metro cards for students but you have to be in those programs to obtain this benefit 

In extreme situations if students feel they have to choose between buying food or a metro card for school, they should reach out to Jennifer Jarvis in Student Affairs. I am sure they will do whatever they can to assist via any available funding to ensure the student has the services they need to get to school and access the food pantry.  

https://enrollmentmanagement.baruch.cuny.edu/undergraduate-admissions/deferrals/

Any questions we didn’t answer? Check out the Macaulay Honors Page FAQ’s as well! 

https://macaulay.cuny.edu/admissions/faqs/

The Friedman Scholars program provide CUNY associate students a pathway to participate in the Macaulay Honors bachelor’s program at partnering colleges. 

For more information: https://macaulay.cuny.edu/admissions/friedman-transfer-scholars-program/

The Gray STEM Scholars is a program that empowers STEM students in careers related to STEM research or medicine. 

For more information: https://macaulay.cuny.edu/opportunities/special-honors-programs/gray-stem-scholars/