CUNY Assessment Test Exemptions
All students must take the CUNY Assessment Test in mathematics. This examination is used for placement purposes for students who are otherwise exempt. Entering freshman and transfer students are exempted from the CUNY Assessment Test in Mathematics with an SAT Math score of 500 or higher; an ACT Math score of 21 or higher; or by New York State Regents mathematics scores as outlined on the CUNY website, http://www.cuny.edu. Entering freshman and transfer students are exempted from the CUNY Assessment Tests in Reading and Writing with an SAT verbal score of 480 or higher, a New York State Regents English score of 75 or higher, or an ACT English score of 20 or higher.
Both freshman and transfer students may also be exempt with a 3-credit, college-level English course and/or mathematics course or its equivalent with an earned grade of C or better from an accredited college or university.
Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree and are pursuing a second degree are not required to take the CUNY Assessment Tests. However, students from international institutions may be required by the College to take the tests upon entry in order to help the College determine their placement in mathematics or language skills courses. For further information on the CUNY Assessment Tests, call 212.237.8108 or email testing@jjay.cuny.edu.