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

Undergraduate GSSP - Environmental Sciences (3-Semester Pathway) Transfer to Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Sciences 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 through a variety of social activities, student clubs and organizations.

The major and minor in environmental sciences reflect the college’s commitment to interdisciplinary learning and research on the earth and its processes across geologic time. With a choice of concentrations and coursework, students plot a course through a curriculum that addresses the challenges of environmental quality and sustainability. The faculty support this commitment in hands-on courses, laboratories, and fieldwork, with research conducted in the atmospheric sciences, biogeosciences, geochemistry, geology and geophysics, and water resources.

There is a global need for environmental scientists in both the private and public spheres. Upon graduation, majors may enter the technical workforce for corporations, governments, international agencies, or nonprofit organizations. If they plan to teach in higher education or conduct research, they may go on to advanced graduate study in the environmental sciences. Graduates also find training in the environmental sciences an asset in such fields as law, government, urban planning, and K–12 education.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

50%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

5

Writing

5

Listening

5

Speaking

5

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Program Intakes

Open date

July 14, 2025

Submission deadline

December 20, 2025

Open date

July 14, 2026

Submission deadline

July 20, 2026

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

12 month pathway transfer program to 3 year bachelor’s degree completion including an optional internship

Program Length

$19127 USD

Cost of Living

$0 USD

Application fee

$18519 USD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

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