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CUNY Edge

Building 1L-207
718.982.3975

CUNY EDGE provides students with a range of services, benefits, and supports so that they succeed in college and in their careers.  CUNY EDGE envisions a world in which all people have access to the educational opportunities and support they need to realize academic success, a sustainable career, and a brighter future.  CUNY EDGE’s mission is to help CUNY students who are receiving public assistance achieve academic excellence, graduate on time, and find employment.  Students can participate in other CUNY programs such as ASAP, College Discovery, and SEEK at the same time as CUNY EDGE.

CUNY EDGE provides the following services:

  • Structured, effective programming to help students complete their degree.

  • Individualized academic, personal, and career planning support.
    Encourage consistent enrollment in courses each semester and enrollment in intersession classes, as needed.

  • Promote a culture of academic excellence.

  • Connect students to work opportunities while in school and provide career development services for job placement after graduation.

  • Advisors and other staff members lead a personal and professional development seminar series each semester to assist students with goal-setting, career development, and self-advocacy.

  • Collaborates with other college offices to best support our students.