The title of Professor Emeritus is automatically conferred on full professors who honorably retire after more than 10 years of service. In exceptional cases, the title may be conferred on associate or assistant professors or on full professors with fewer than 10 years of service, if the college president agrees with the affirmative recommendation of the relevant department personnel and budget committee and the college personnel and budget committee. 

When a faculty member is anticipating retirement, they must notify the Provost’s Office with their contact information and effective date of retirement. The Provost’s Office will respond to the professor conferring the emeritus title, if the criteria are met. 

(CUNY Manual of General Policy, Policy 5.17)