For First Semester Marxe Graduate Students
Getting Started at Baruch
We know that starting a new graduate program at a new school may not be the easiest. So we came up with a new student checklist for students to follow as they are preparing for their first semester. Below are also some good resources and offices to keep in mind while getting started at Baruch.
Marxe Academic Advisement New Student Checklist for MPA, MIA and MSED-HEA Students
Executive MPA students will receive a program specific checklist upon depositing/in a welcome email.
NEW GRADUATE STUDENT CHECKLIST | MARXE ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT |
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ESSENTIAL ACTION ITEMS |
ACADEMIC PLANNING & PREPARATION |
GETTING CONNECTED |
FINAL TASKS A WEEK BEFORE CLASSES BEGIN |
| 1. Claim your CUNYfirst Account | 1. Review curriculum and program requirements
You can find the curriculum for each program on the Marxe Academics page. |
1. Look-up & Activate student email account Baruchmail
Can be activated 48 hours AFTER registering for classes |
1. Review your schedule on CUNYfirst Student Center
The LAST DAY to make changes to your schedule without additional charges is ALWAYS the day before the semester begins. |
| 2. Submit Medical Records
You must submit all your medical records to be able to register for classes. |
2. Identify first semester courses & review course schedule
Review our Registering For Your First Semester page! |
2. Look-up Baruch Username
Used for WiFi, Baruch Library, and Technology Access |
2. Log onto Blackboard to check for course content
Not all professors post materials days before the semester begins or use Blackboard for class. |
| 3. Attend Orientation Part 1: Virtual Academic Advisement Session for New Graduate Students | 3. Register for courses through Schedule Builder | 3. Sign up for Info Sessions and Workshops designed for new students | 3. Attend Orientation Part 2: New Student Welcome & Resource Fair |
| 4. International Students ONLY: Attend Mandatory ISSC Orientation | 4. Upload COVID Vaccination Information to CUNYfirst. Click here to read more about the policy. | 4. Begin your First Semester at Marxe!
Be sure to check out the Academic Calendar for important deadlines and dates before each semester. |
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| IMPORTANT NOTE: If for any reason your plans change and you are no longer able to attend the semester, please be sure to DROP any classes you have registered for, otherwise you will be liable for the tuition; and inform MSPIA.Admissions@baruch.cuny.edu to learn about next steps and deferral options. | |||
