CUNY Graduate School and University Center

History

The establishment of the CUNY Graduate Center in 1961 by the New York State Legislature, itself, had few precedents. This was to be the first publicly supported doctoral program in New York City.

Education

With more than 30 doctoral programs and the addition of a growing number of master’s programs in cutting-edge fields; its more than 30 centers, institutes, initiatives; and the innovative Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC), the Graduate Center is one of the leading Ph.D.-granting institutions in the country, educating students of diverse backgrounds from all over the world.

Research

The Advanced Science Research Center is CUNY’s premier scientific research institute. Located in a 200,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art building in Upper Manhattan, the CUNY ASRC fosters collaboration across disciplines and encourages groundbreaking research. Among the extraordinary resources onsite is a 5,000-square-foot cleanroom—the largest in New York City.

Career

The Office of Career Planning & Professional Development (CP&PD) supports the Graduate Center’s (GC) students in exploring and understanding career paths and achieving their professional goals.

Housing services

Located at 165 East 118th Street, the eight-story Graduate Center Apartments complex offers bright, modern and airy housing, as well as providing an easy commute to the Graduate Center for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and members of the faculty.

Campus life

The GC campus is located in the heart of New York City. Campus features include:

• A light-filled three-story library that features historic design elements as well as a dissertation reading room and the Seymour B. Durst Old York Library Reading Room

• A complex of presentation spaces for the school's scholarly gatherings and public programs