New Marxe Graduate Students

Dear New Students,

Welcome to the Marxe School of Public and International Affairs! The Office of Academic Advising & Student Affairs provides advising services for graduate students in our degree and certificate programs. We look forward to working with you throughout your time at Baruch.

New Student Orientation

Orientation information will be sent to the email address you used to apply for the program. Click the link pertinent to your specific program in the table below for orientation details.

Upcoming New Student Orientations by Program

New Student Checklist

• Immunization

  • All campus program students need to submit proof of MMR immunization and proof or waiver for Meningitis immunization before registering for classes.
  • You cannot attend classes on campus until your immunization requirements have been satisfied.
  • Online MPA students are not required to submit proof of immunization in order to be registered for their class. However, if you would like to utilize the Baruch campus and facilities while you are student, you must submit proof of immunization to gain access.

• Residency

  • Tuition charges are determined by a student’s residency status in New York State.
  • The Office of Graduate Admissions classifies incoming students as either in-state or out-of-state.
  • Students who wish to appeal their classification should submit the required residency form and supporting documentation to mspia.admissions@baruch.cuny.edu

• Register for courses through Schedule Builder

  • It is not necessary to attend a Virtual Onboarding Session before registering for classes. It is highly encouraged that students register for classes as soon as they are able to.
  • Refer to our Registering for your First Semester page

• Baruch Technology Access

  • The Baruch Computing and Technology Center (BCTC) is a helpful resource for students getting started and throughout their academic career at Baruch.
  • Activate your CUNYfirst account.
  • Access your Brightspace account.
  • Activate and access your Baruch Username and BaruchMail student account after registing for classes.

• Financial Aid & Billing

  • Financial Aid Graduate Information
    • For questions related to financial aid, please email: FASgraduate@baruch.cuny.edu
  • Billing & Payment Options
    • To view and pay your bill, go to your student center on CUNYfirst. Click on the Finances tab and scroll down to the current semester.
    • For questions related to fees/payments, please email: Bursar@baruch.cuny.edu

• Get your Student ID Card

  • All students who take classes at Baruch College must have a Baruch issued ID Card.
  • New students must go to the ID Card Center to have their ID card photo taken.
  • All students must have registered and paid their tuition before they can get a Baruch ID card.

• Campus Tour of Baruch

  • The Office of Academic Advising & Student Affairs also organizes campus tours for new students. Please refer to our New Student Events and Workshops page for more details.
  • You can also view the Virtual Tour.