Advising & Transfer

Through one-on-one meetings, group advisement and campus-wide programming, the Office of Advising & Transfer Support provides opportunities to clarify your academic and professional goals. Together, we’ll develop an appropriate educational plan that satisfies degree requirements and prepares you for your next steps after Guttman.

Contact Us

646-313-8000
advising@guttman.cuny.edu

Connect With Your Advisor

Make an appointment in Starfish

Have A Quick Question?

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Advisors’ hours are typically Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

What to Expect

At Guttman, you’ll work closely with an academic advisor upon entry through graduation. Your advisor will provide you with academic, career and transfer planning support.

SSA

Your Student Success Advisor (SSA) will help you make a smooth transition to college and guide you through your academic career at the College.

First Year Seminar 101

During the Bridge Program and through the first semester, you’ll meet with your SSA during a weekly advisory session called First Year Seminar 101: Learning about Being a Successful Student (LABSS). The seminar will provide you with the tools and knowledge needed to be a successful college student.

Programs and Events

You will have the opportunity to engage in various programs and events that promote transfer. Through these activities Student Success Advisors alongside our Transfer Specialist will help cultivate your interest in transfer and guide you with exploring majors, selecting the right senior college for you, completing transfer applications, and much more.

Advising Framework

We follow a three-tiered advising framework rooted in the appreciative advising model, which will serve as a thread throughout your journey at the College.

Appreciative Advising Model

During the First Year Experience (FYE), we utilize a proactive advising model that asks open-ended questions, anticipates your needs and helps you achieve your goals.

As you enter your program of study (major), we shift to a coaching model that identifies personal strengths, recommends appropriate resources and develops goal-oriented action plans that promote success as you transition to a four-year institution or the workforce.

They took the time to take care of me, to understand my situation.

– Daniela Luna

IT major (’23)

Transfer Support

If you’re interested in transferring to a four-year college after Guttman, we encourage you to start considering your options during your first semester. We’re here to help by providing:

Individualized support through one-on-one meetings and direct messaging.
Special programs and events to guide your college research and planning.
Support for understanding how educational pathways align with careers.

T-Rex

Transfer Explorer (T-Rex) is the source for the most up-to-date information about how CUNY colleges transfer and apply credit for both CUNY and non-CUNY courses, as well as for other learning experiences, like exams and certifications. Whether you are planning to transfer within CUNY or simply to take a course at another CUNY college, make T-Rex your go-to resource.

Transfer Opportunities

Advisor in Residence: Lehman College

Guttman has partnered with Lehman College to provide on-campus admission and academic advising to students. To schedule an appointment with our Lehman College Advisor in Residence, contact us at advising@guttman.cuny.edu

Annual Transfer Fair

Guttman welcomes over 50 colleges and universities to campus for an annual transfer fair to support student exploration and access transfer information.

Intro to Transfer Workshops

Our transfer workshops help you explore transfer majors, build a college list that is right for you and get step-by-step assistance to complete the CUNY, SUNY and Common App applications.

One-on-One Advisement Support

Our Transfer Specialist educates students on the transfer process, articulation agreements with senior colleges, transfer readiness, and understanding and navigating transfer application requirements based on individual student needs. Log onto Starfish to schedule an appointment.

Transfer Bridge Program

The Transfer Bridge Program allows graduating students to network with fellow Grizzlies who will attend the same CUNY college. You’ll get tips on navigating academic and administrative matters at the senior college, time management, organizational skills and getting involved on campus.

Transfer Days

Ongoing one-on-one/small-group transfer visits allow you to meet with senior college representatives at Guttman.

Transfer Panel

Each year, we invite former graduates back to campus to share their insight, tips and advice to current students. Topics include the transfer application process, shift in expectations, navigating campus culture and more.

Transfer Visits

Get opportunities to tour local senior college campuses and learn more about their academic offerings. Visits typically take place during the Fall I and Spring I sessions.

Degree Maps

Degree maps (also known as academic program maps) are documents that outline course sequencing and should be used as a tool when developing your academic plan with your advisor. Please download and become familiar with the map that corresponds to your program of study and your entering year at Guttman.

Business Administration

Human Services

Information Technology

Liberal Arts Science & Math

Liberal Arts – SSHU

Science Degree

Urban-Studies

Advising Resources

Transfer Resources

Foundational Resources

Technology Resources

What to Expect