CLIP Registration
CUNY Language Immersion Program (CLIP) Program Registration Information
Eligibility
To enroll in CLIP, all new students must first apply to and be admitted into a CUNY college.
General Registration
All Students* are required to attend one in-person Registration/Orientation session for the semester in which they plan to enroll.
Please review the dates listed under Orientation and Testing Session Dates and choose one (1) session that fits your schedule.
Appointments are required for all sessions.
To schedule your appointment or contact:
Mrs. Claudia Hortua
Email: chortua@york.cuny.edu
Text: (929) 269-2587
Phone: (718) 262-3733
Important Reminders
- All NEW students must complete registration and take the CLIP placement tests on the same day.
- Returning students who skipped one cycle or more must register and take the CLIP placement tests again.
Before Your Registration Date
Please complete these steps before arriving for registration:
- Schedule an appointment with Mrs. Claudia Hortua.
- Create a Gmail account dedicated solely to your CLIP academic work.
- Your Gmail MUST follow this format: firstname.lastname.clip@gmail.com
- Use only letters - no numbers
- Separate each part with a period (.) Example: carlos.lopez.clip@gmail.com
- You will use this Gmail account to:
- Communicate with your teacher and the CLIP office
- Join and submit assigments through Google Classroom
- Need help creating your new Gmail account? Contact us - your new Gmail must be created before orientation day.
On the Day of the Registration
Please come prepared:
- Arrive on time.
- Bring
- A valid photo ID
- Payment by Money Order Only
- Plan to stay for about 3 hours (Registration and Placement Testing will be compleate during the same visit.)
Summer 2026 Session Starts June 22nd to August 3rd
What to Expect This Semester - Summer 2026
- Instruction mode: In-Person.
- Semester dates:
- Start: Monday, June 22nd
- End: Monday, August 3rd, 2026
- Lenght: 6 weeks
- Program Hours:
- Morning Program: 9:00 am – 2:30 pm.
- Evening Program: 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
- Students meet with their instructor five (5) days a week in the classroom.
- Outside of class, you are expected to complete all weekly assignments and projects.
- Payment Information:
- All Summer payments must be made by Money Order only.
- Payments must be received by Thursday, June 18th, 2026 by 5:00 pm
Program Fees - Summer 2026
- $75 for those who meet NYS one-year residency requirement
- $180 for those with less than the one-year NYS residency requirement
- $18 for students on Public Assistance, or in the SEEK or College Discovery programs
Orientation & Testing Session Dates - Summer 2026
Registration is conducted on a First-Come First-Served Basis.
To schedule your appointment or contact:
Mrs. Claudia Hortua
Email: chortua@york.cuny.edu
Text: (929) 269-2587
Phone: (718) 262-3733
Date | TIME | location |
|---|---|---|
Wednesday, May 13 | 3:00 PM | Science Building 114 |
Friday, May 15 | 10:00 am | Science Building 114 |
Tuesday, May 19 | 6:00 pm | Science Building 114 |
Thursday, May 21 | 10:00 am | Science Building 114 |
Tuesday, June 2 | 3:00 pm | Science Building 114 |
Thursday, June 4 | 10:00 am | Science Building 114 |
Tuesday, June 9 | 10:00 am | Science Building 114 |
Wednesday, June 10 | 6:00 pm | Science Building 114 |
Thursday, June 11 | 3:00 pm | Science Building 114 |
Monday, June 15 | 3:00 pm | Science Building 114 |
Wednesday, June 17 | 10:00 am | Science Building 114 |
Last Update on March 9th, 2026 |
CLIP Calendar - Summer 2026
Date | Description |
|---|---|
Monday, June 22nd | First Day of Classes |
Friday, July 3rd | College Closed - Independence Day (Observed) |
Monday, August 3rd | Last Day of Classes |
Revised: May 20, 2026