Your Future Starts at
Queens College.<\/span><\/h1>\n\n CUNY Senior College<\/span>
\n #4 Best ROI in the Nation • Business Insider<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n 170+ top-ranked academic programs, low tuition, and world-class faculty on an 80-acre NYC campus.\n <\/p>\n
Apply Now →<\/a>Visit Campus<\/a>Request Info<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\n\n ★ QC Reconnect<\/span><\/p>\nReturn & Finish Your Degree<\/h3>\n
\n Dedicated 1-on-1 re-enrollment support, prior learning credits, and flexible schedules for returning adults.\n <\/p>\n
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\n\n\n Proven Value<\/span><\/p>\nRanked for Impact & Affordability<\/h2>\n
Queens College delivers world-class academic prestige, low tuition, and verified career payoff.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n <\/p>\n
\n\n#1<\/div>\nHighest Payoff in NY<\/div>\nRanked among the nation’s best return on investment for graduates.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n Source<\/span> Forbes & Business Insider\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\n\nTop 1%<\/div>\nSocial Mobility<\/div>\nMoving students from the lowest to highest income brackets nationwide.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n Source<\/span> Harvard \/ Stanford Study\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\n\n90%+<\/div>\nDebt-Free Grads<\/div>\nIn-state bachelor’s graduates earn degrees with zero federal student loans.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n Source<\/span> CUNY Financial Profile\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\n\n170+<\/div>\nDegrees & Certificates<\/div>\nOver 170 undergraduate majors, master’s degrees, and clinical credentials.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n Source<\/span> Queens College Academic Factbook\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||true|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” custom_margin=”0px||0px||true|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ custom_css_free_form=”\/* =========================================================================|| SECTION 3: 6 APPLICATION TILES (FIREWALL-SAFE & LINTER-CLEAN CSS)|| (MINIMAL DEFAULT STATE & SMOOTH HOVER REVEAL EFFECT)|| Paste into: Text Module -> Advanced -> Custom CSS -> Free-Form CSS|| ========================================================================= *\/||||.qc-tiles-section {|| padding: 80px 0 !important;|| background-color: #FFFFFF;|| font-family: ‘Verdana’, ‘Segoe UI’, Arial, sans-serif;|| box-sizing: border-box;|| width: 100% !important;||}||||.qc-tiles-container {|| width: 100% !important;|| max-width: 1480px !important;|| margin: 0 auto !important;|| padding: 0 48px !important;|| box-sizing: border-box !important;||}||||.qc-tiles-heading {|| text-align: center;|| max-width: 780px;|| margin: 0 auto 46px;||}||||\/* Tagline Badge *\/||.qc-tiles-tagline {|| display: inline-block !important;|| font-size: 12px !important;|| font-weight: 800 !important;|| letter-spacing: 1.8px !important;|| text-transform: uppercase !important;|| color: #E71939 !important;|| background: rgba(231, 25, 57, 0.08) !important;|| border: 1px solid rgba(231, 25, 57, 0.24) !important;|| padding: 6px 16px !important;|| border-radius: 2px !important;|| margin-bottom: 14px !important;||}||||.qc-tiles-h2 {|| font-family: ‘Georgia’, serif !important;|| font-size: 34px !important;|| font-weight: 800 !important;|| color: #0A0A0A !important;|| line-height: 1.15 !important;|| margin: 0 0 12px 0 !important;||}||||.qc-tiles-desc {|| font-size: 16px;|| color: #64748B;|| line-height: 1.6;|| margin: 0;||}||||.qc-tiles-grid {|| display: flex;|| flex-wrap: wrap;|| justify-content: flex-start;|| margin-left: -0.75%;|| margin-right: -0.75%;|| box-sizing: border-box;||}||||.qc-tile-card {|| width: 23.5%;|| margin-left: 0.75%;|| margin-right: 0.75%;|| margin-bottom: 24px;|| position: relative;|| height: 380px;|| border-radius: 8px;|| overflow: hidden;|| background-size: cover;|| background-position: center;|| box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);|| display: block;|| transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease;|| text-decoration: none !important;|| box-sizing: border-box;||}||||.qc-tile-card:hover {|| transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);|| box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);||}||||\/* — 8 APPLICATION TILE BACKGROUNDS — *\/||||\/* 1. 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\n\n\nAdmissions Pathways<\/h2>\n
Choose your applicant type to explore programs, review requirements, and apply.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n <\/p>\n\n Freshmen Students<\/span><\/p>\nFreshmen<\/h3>\n
170+ majors, test-optional review, and direct freshman advising.<\/p>\n
Freshman Pathways →<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a><\/p>\n
\n <\/p>\n\n Honors & Scholarships<\/span><\/p>\nHonors College & Scholarships<\/h3>\n
Full-tuition merit awards, Macaulay Honors, faculty mentorship, and NYC cultural opportunities.<\/p>\n
Explore Honors →<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a><\/p>\n
\n <\/p>\n\n Transfer Students<\/span><\/p>\nTransfer to QC<\/h3>\n
Seamless credit transfers, Transfer Honors, and merit awards.<\/p>\n
Transfer Process →<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a><\/p>\n
\n <\/p>\n\n Master’s & Certificates<\/span><\/p>\nGraduate Studies<\/h3>\n
100+ master’s degrees, clinical credentials, and CPA tracks.<\/p>\n
Graduate Programs →<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a><\/p>\n
\n <\/p>\n\n Returning Students<\/span><\/p>\nReadmission<\/h3>\n
Return to Queens College and resume your undergraduate degree after time away.<\/p>\n
Readmission Process →<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a><\/p>\n
\n <\/p>\n\n Visiting Scholars<\/span><\/p>\nNon-Degree & Visiting<\/h3>\n
Take individual courses for prerequisite completion or personal enrichment.<\/p>\n
Visiting Info →<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a><\/p>\n
\n <\/p>\n\n Lifelong Learning (60+)<\/span><\/p>\nSenior Audit<\/h3>\n
Audit undergraduate courses for intellectual enrichment with special reduced-fee registration.<\/p>\n
Explore Senior Audit →<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a><\/p>\n
\n <\/p>\n\n Campus Visits<\/span><\/p>\nExperience Campus<\/h3>\n
Tour our 80-acre quad, science labs, and residence hall in person or virtually.<\/p>\n
Book a Campus Tour →<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\n Student Experience & Campus Life<\/span><\/p>\nFind Your Niche at Queens College<\/h2>\n
\n With 100+ active student clubs, NCAA athletics, world-class performing arts, and suite living on an 80-acre quad, discover where your passions thrive.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n <\/p>\n\n 01 • Involvement<\/span><\/p>\nClubs & Organizations<\/h3>\n
100+ academic, cultural, pre-med, coding, and honor societies.<\/p>\n
Explore Clubs →<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a><\/p>\n
\n <\/p>\n\n 02 • Creative Arts<\/span><\/p>\nArts & Performance<\/h3>\n
Aaron Copland School of Music and Goldstein Theatre.<\/p>\n
Discover Arts →<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a><\/p>\n
\n <\/p>\n\n 03 • Division II<\/span><\/p>\nQC Knights<\/h3>\n
15 NCAA varsity teams, championship tennis center, Olympic pool, and FitzGerald Gymnasium.<\/p>\n
Athletics Hub →<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a><\/p>\n
\n <\/p>\n\n 04 • Campus Living<\/span><\/p>\nThe Summit<\/h3>\n
Modern suite apartments located directly on our 80-acre quad.<\/p>\n
Campus Living →<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\n Admissions Spotlight & Events<\/span><\/p>\nInformation & Walk-In Sessions<\/h2>\n
Discover degree completion initiatives, walk-in counseling, campus tours, and our TV feature.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n\n ★ Featured Initiative • Returning Students<\/span><\/p>\nQC Reconnect: Return & Complete Your Degree<\/h3>\n
\n Dedicated 1-on-1 re-enrollment support, credits for prior life experience, and flexible scheduling for returning adults.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n Explore Reconnect →<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\n\n Featured Episode • The College Tour<\/span><\/p>\n\n ![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/ga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/08\/the_tour_icon.png\")
<\/p>\n\nWatch Our Featured Episode<\/h3>\n
Official 30-Minute TV Feature • Stream Online<\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n Stream Queens College’s 30-minute episode on Amazon Prime featuring 10 student stories, academics, and campus life.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n Watch The QC Episode →<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n
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\n\n Weekly Event • Every Wednesday<\/span><\/p>\nWalk-In Wednesdays<\/h3>\n
Jefferson Hall Room 105 • 10 am – 4 pm<\/span><\/p>\n\n No appointment necessary. Bring transcripts for on-the-spot admission reviews, transfer evaluations, and advisor guidance.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n View Event Details →<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\n\n Campus Experience • Guided Visits<\/span><\/p>\nPublic General Tour<\/h3>\n
Weekly Scheduled Departures • 80-Acre Quad<\/span><\/p>\n\n Tour our tree-lined quad, modern laboratories, athletic facilities, and The Summit residence hall with student guides.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Presidential Leadership<\/span><\/p>\nAcademic Rigor.
Real Opportunity.<\/h2>\n\n “Queens College has a profound tradition of academic excellence, upward social mobility, and world-class scholarship.
\nWe are dedicated to providing our students with transformative education, hands-on research, and pathways to leadership.”\n <\/p><\/blockquote>\n
— Dr. Elizabeth (Betsy) Hendrey, Interim President of Queens College<\/div>\n\n How to Apply to QC →<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||true|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” custom_margin=”0px||0px||true|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ custom_css_free_form=”\/* =========================================================================|| SECTION 7: %22WE’RE HERE TO HELP YOU%22 FULL-BLEED HERO BANNER|| (LIGHTER LUMINOUS GRADIENT OVERLAY – JEFFERSON HALL PHOTO CLEARLY VISIBLE)|| Paste into: Text Module -> Advanced -> Custom CSS -> Free-Form CSS|| ========================================================================= *\/||||.qc-help-hero-section {|| position: relative !important;|| width: 100% !important;|| background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.78) 0%, rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.60) 48%, rgba(18, 20, 24, 0.38) 100%),|| url(‘https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/07\/Jefferson_Hall_2.png’) center right\/cover no-repeat !important;|| padding: 85px 0 75px 0 !important;|| color: #FFFFFF !important;|| border-top: 4px solid #E71939;|| border-bottom: 4px solid #E71939;|| font-family: ‘Verdana’, ‘Segoe UI’, Arial, sans-serif;|| box-sizing: border-box;||}||||.qc-help-container {|| width: 100% !important;|| max-width: 1480px !important;|| margin: 0 auto !important;|| padding: 0 48px !important;|| box-sizing: border-box !important;||}||||\/* — PURGE ALL EMPTY GHOST TAGS CREATED BY TINYMCE \/ DIVI — *\/||.qc-help-hero-section p:empty,||.qc-help-container p:empty,||.qc-help-footer-strip p:empty,||.qc-help-hero-actions p:empty,||.qc-help-footer-strip a:empty,||.qc-help-footer-strip div:empty,||.qc-help-footer-strip span:empty,||.qc-social-group p:empty,||.qc-social-icons p:empty {|| display: none !important;|| visibility: hidden !important;|| margin: 0 !important;|| padding: 0 !important;|| width: 0 !important;|| height: 0 !important;|| border: none !important;|| background: transparent !important;|| content: none !important;||}||||\/* — 1. 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\n ★ Admissions Welcome Center<\/span><\/p>\nConnect With Admissions<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n <\/p>\n\nUndergraduate Admissions<\/div>\nPhone:<\/span> 718-997-5600<\/a><\/div>\nEmail:<\/span> admissions@qc.cuny.edu<\/a><\/div>\nLocation:<\/span> Jefferson Hall, 1st Floor Lobby<\/div>\nMon–Thu:<\/span> 9 am – 4:30 pm<\/div>\nFriday:<\/span> 11 am – 4:30 pm<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\nGraduate Admissions<\/div>\nPhone:<\/span> 718-997-5200<\/a><\/div>\nEmail:<\/span> grad@qc.cuny.edu<\/a><\/div>\nLocation:<\/span> Jefferson Hall, Room 105<\/div>\nMon–Thu:<\/span> 9 am – 4:30 pm<\/div>\nFriday:<\/span> 11 am – 4:30 pm<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\nAdmissions Welcome Center<\/div>\nIn-Person Drop-In:<\/span> Jefferson Hall, 1st Floor<\/div>\nWalk-In Wednesdays:<\/span> 10 am – 4 pm (No Appt)<\/div>\nMon–Thu:<\/span> 9 am – 4:30 pm<\/div>\nFriday:<\/span> 11 am – 4:30 pm<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n
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\n #4 Best ROI in the Nation • Business Insider<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 170+ top-ranked academic programs, low tuition, and world-class faculty on an 80-acre NYC campus.\n <\/p>\n
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Return & Finish Your Degree<\/h3>\n
\n Dedicated 1-on-1 re-enrollment support, prior learning credits, and flexible schedules for returning adults.\n <\/p>\n
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Ranked for Impact & Affordability<\/h2>\n
Queens College delivers world-class academic prestige, low tuition, and verified career payoff.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Ranked among the nation’s best return on investment for graduates.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Moving students from the lowest to highest income brackets nationwide.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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In-state bachelor’s graduates earn degrees with zero federal student loans.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Over 170 undergraduate majors, master’s degrees, and clinical credentials.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Admissions Pathways<\/h2>\n
Choose your applicant type to explore programs, review requirements, and apply.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Freshmen<\/h3>\n
170+ majors, test-optional review, and direct freshman advising.<\/p>\n
Freshman Pathways →<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Full-tuition merit awards, Macaulay Honors, faculty mentorship, and NYC cultural opportunities.<\/p>\n Explore Honors →<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Seamless credit transfers, Transfer Honors, and merit awards.<\/p>\n Transfer Process →<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a><\/p>\n 100+ master’s degrees, clinical credentials, and CPA tracks.<\/p>\n Graduate Programs →<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Return to Queens College and resume your undergraduate degree after time away.<\/p>\n Readmission Process →<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Take individual courses for prerequisite completion or personal enrichment.<\/p>\n Visiting Info →<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Audit undergraduate courses for intellectual enrichment with special reduced-fee registration.<\/p>\n Explore Senior Audit →<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Tour our 80-acre quad, science labs, and residence hall in person or virtually.<\/p>\n Book a Campus Tour →<\/span>\n 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