Undergraduate GSSP - Africana Studies (3-Semester Mixed Pathway) Transfer to Bachelor of Arts - Africana Studies at Queens College of The City University of New York

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

Program Description

Global Student Success Program (GSSP)

Queens College Global Student Success Program (GSSP) is a required first-year experience program designed by academic experts covering all aspects of a student's new living and learning environment in the United States. 

As a Queens College student from day one, they will enjoy the added benefits of smaller classes where they will receive more personalized attention, and access to academic advisors and tutoring as well as opportunities to connect with other international and American students.

As an interdisciplinary field, Africana Studies provides an excellent foundation for graduate work and an entrée to numerous disciplines and careers. Many prominent people in the United States hold degrees in Africana studies—including doctors, lawyers, scientists, businesspeople, politicians, athletes, social workers, actors, journalists, and ministers. Teaching also is a common career path for Africana studies majors, from K–12 schools through graduate education.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

50%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

4.5

Writing

4.5

Listening

4.5

Speaking

4.5

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Queens College of The City University of New York
Queens College of The City University of New York

65-30 Kissena Blvd. Queens, NY, New York City, New York, USA

Program Intakes

Open date

July 14, 2025

Submission deadline

July 20, 2025

Open date

July 14, 2025

Submission deadline

December 20, 2025

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

12 month pathway transfer program to 3 year bachelor’s degree completion

Program Length

$19127 USD

Cost of Living

$0 USD

Application fee

$18519 USD

Tution fee

Other Fees

Mandatory Student Fee: $912 per year
Health Insurance Fee: $798 per year