Congratulations on your admission to the College of Staten Island!
We have designed this page to provide you with all of the information and opportunities you need in your exploration of CSI. If you are still weighing your college options, this is a way to see if CSI is the best fit for you. If you have decided to attend CSI, use this as the beginning of your orientation.
Admitted Student Conference (ASC)
The ASC is designed to help you and your family learn more about our excellent programs, resources, and facilities. You will have the opportunity to meet with CSI students, faculty and staff. The program features: School/Divisional Admitted Student Presentations, Academic and Student Services Fair, Campus Tours, Housing Workshop, Financial Aid Assistance, Enrollment Services and more! Visit the to select a date and sign up.
Ready to accept our offer of admission?
You may accept on-line and pay your deposit (if applicable) by visiting your CUNYfirst Student Center at (on how to claim/activate your account if you haven’t already). Visit the New Student Guide for step-by-step instructions on how to accept the offer on CUNYfirst.
If you have any questions, you can contact us by:
- Emailing us at admissions@csi.cuny.edu
- Contacting the admissions representative assigned to you in your VIP account letter
- In-person office hours are Monday - Friday, from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Steps to Enrollment
Financial Aid Workshops
File Your FAFSA and TAP Applications! Come and complete your 2024-2025 FAFSA and TAP Applications. Financial Aid representatives will be available for assistance. We encourage dependent students to bring their parent contributor, if possible. Visit the Student Financial Aid webpage for more information and to reserve your spot.
Dolphin Cove Student Housing
You chose your school, now choose your housing! Make Dolphin Cove your home and independently live in a supportive community where you could stay connected to friends. Know you're supported around the clock with 24/7 on-site staff, furnished apartments, multiple amenities, and kick your commute! .
In-Person and Virtual Events
Our faculty and staff have prepared a number of special events for you to see our campus and learn more about our academic programs.
New Student Guide
Information on admission, financial aid, advisement, housing and more!
Dolphin Cove - CSI Student Housing
Live and lean in luxury, apartment style, on-campus housing.
Student Produced Video
Cinema Studies students in the Department of Media Culture produced and directed a short video titled, “CSI: We Bring the World to You".
MyMajors Career Assessment Resource
A free on-line career assessment tool which supports your ability to choose a CSI “best fit” major upon completing your Aptitude and Interest Profile, and receiving a personalized Advisement Report.
Facebook Group
This is THE community to connect with other new Dolphins about to take the plunge into college life!
New Student Programs YouTube Page
Filled with videos to support new students and their journey to CSI from now through the first-year.
CSI Today eNews Magazine
A great way to learn more about the faculty, staff, students and alumni of CSI. Features news articles, videos and podcasts.
Are you a Transfer Student?
Visit our transfer student page for a full view of the transfer journey and helpful resources.