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Remediation Policy for Non-Exempt/Non-Proficient Students

The outcomes of the proficiency index score may impact your ability to select the major of your choice at the college. A proficiency index greater than or equal to 60 in math, and greater than or equal to 65 in English will allow you to continue into credit-bearing courses. If the index is lower you will be guided to the appropriate level of developmental intervention. Please be aware of the following requirements:

All students who are:

  • Deep Developmental need of support in mathematics (proficiency index score of 49 or below) are strongly encouraged to complete CSI's free Math Immersion (in the summer or January) or the summer Math Start program prior to enrolling at the College. Students who choose not to enroll in or do not complete these programs will ONLY be enrolled into the Liberal Arts Associate in Arts program until math proficiency is achieved. At that time, they will be able to change to another associate degree program of their choice. To declare a Baccalaureate major, students will need to acquire CUNY’s proficiency in math and English and completed at least 12 credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.00. Depending on the major chosen, students might be required to take additional Math courses.

    Alternatively, these students can enroll in the semester-long CUNY Start* or Math Start program to acquire proficiency without paying college tuition; however, they will not be able to take college credit classes at the same time.

  • Deep Developmental need of support in mathematics (proficiency index score of 49 or below) and English (proficiency index score of 47 or below) must enroll in and complete at least one semester of the CUNY Start* program and acquire proficiency in either English or math in order to enroll at the College.

  • Light Developmental need of support in mathematics (proficiency index score between 50 and 59) and English (proficiency index score of 64 or below) should enroll in mathematics or English in CSI’s free summer or winter immersion programs and take a co-requisite developmental course during the semester following immersion. It is recommended that students do NOT enroll in two co-requisite developmental courses during the same semester. 

*CUNY Start is a program of rigorous, intensive instruction in academic English and mathematics which prepares college-bound students to meet CUNY basic skills proficiency in English and mathematics.  CUNY Start is designed to help incoming college students minimize time in remedial course work and save financial aid for credit courses. At a low cost of $75 for the semester, the cost includes books and college success advisement in planning, choosing a career path and paying for college. Full-time CUNY Start students take both English and mathematics courses, as well as College Success Advisement. Part-time CUNY Start students take Pre-College Math plus College Success Advisement.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Students

If you qualify as an ESL student (including qualifying international students) you are exempt from the policies listed above. ESL students will be required to complete special English courses for non-native speakers of English. When possible, ESL students are encouraged to enroll in the CUNY Language Immersion Program (CLIP). Students with F1 student visa status (international students) cannot enroll in CLIP.