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CUNY Start is an affordable, innovative college readiness program that helps incoming students strengthen their English and math skills before beginning credit-bearing courses. Designed for students who have been admitted to college but need additional preparation, CUNY Start offers intensive instruction and support in a collaborative, student-centered environment.
Math Start is an intensive math program that prepares students for success in college by fostering their full potential. Math Start students study pre-algebra and algebra topics, including abstract mathematical functions and their real-world applications, with an emphasis on developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills rather than memorizing formulas.
English Start is an intensive English program that prepares students for success in college by fostering their full potential. English Start, adapted from CUNY Start’s English curriculum, builds students’ reading and writing skills through text-based writing that emphasizes annotating, paraphrasing, revising, and engaging with diverse, inclusive texts.
Program completers build confidence, meet CUNY’s proficiency milestones, and are often able to start their degree studies without taking remedial courses—making CUNY Start and Math Start an excellent option for incoming freshmen, returning students, and those with a high school equivalency diploma.
Program Options
- CUNY Start Full-time (18 Weeks) offers intensive instruction for students to increase skills in both math and English. (Monday-Friday, 9:15am-1:15pm) In-person
- Math Start (13-15 Weeks) offers instruction for students to increase their skills in math. (Monday-Thursday, 6pm-9:45pm) Online
- English Start (11 Weeks) offers instruction for students to increase skills in reading and writing. (Monday-Thursday, 6pm-9:45pm) Online
- JUMP Start (13-16 Weeks) offers Math Start students a chance to earn up to 3 college credits in the same semester. (Monday-Thursday, 9:15am-1:15pm) In-Person