Math Proficiency Workshop

The Math Proficiency (Elementary Algebra) workshop is for students who are not certified as math proficient based on their high school and/or academic records and need to be certified in order to enroll at York College.

Workshop Details

  • All Workshops Are Free
  • Allows students to achieve required math proficiency to become eligible to enroll at York.
  • Workshops contain quizzes, assignments, and 3 required in-person exams.
  • Workshops typically run for two weeks, 8 days, Mondays to Fridays, days or evenings.
  • Workshops typically run from June through early August for fall semester enrollment and January for spring.
  • Passing a workshop is based on attendance and successfully completing assignments and 3 in-person exams.

Winter 2026 Math Proficiency Workshop Offering

Janaury 9 to Janaury 21, Monday to Friday, Daily mandatory online live sessions from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM with your instructor. Online work—including homework and assignments—to be completed independently on your own time.

  • Exams: Three required in-person exams at York Campus (No makeup exams will be offered)
    • Exam 1: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
    • Exam 2: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
    • Exam 3: Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Workshop Completion: Workshop cannot be passed without taking the three required in-person exams

Registration and Contact Information

To register please email us at Success3@york.cuny.edu

For more Information:

  • Email: Success3@york.cuny.edu; Phone: 718-262-2320 or 2321
  • Location: AC-1C17 (Monday to Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm)

All Workshops Are Free

Revised: October 23, 2025