School of Medicine Catalog

Student Handbook

2026-2027

The CUNY School of Medicine represents that the information in this publication is accurate as of the press date. The academic requirements, policies, and procedures set forth in this handbook are subject to change without advance notice. Circumstances may require that a given course be withdrawn, or that alternate offerings be made without advance notice.

This edition supersedes all previous publications. All policies in the CUNY School of Medicine Student Handbook supersedes information indicated in course syllabi or by course directors and course faculty.

Some CSOM courses and the third and fourth year mandatory clerkships require placement at clinical sites. CSOM students must abide by the policies and requirements of their assigned clinical sites in order to be allowed at these sites. If you do not comply with their policies and cannot complete your coursework, you may be required to take a leave.

*Important note about your records

Please note all admitted and registered CCNY students are assigned a CCNY e-mail address. The email address is: firstname.lastnameID@stu-mail.ccny.cuny.edu

In the event that a student’s email address is changed, the student must notify the Office of Academic Records/Registrar via email at SOMRegistrar@med.cuny.edu

Change of Name, Phone Number, Address, Social Security Number

Any student may change his/her address, (billing, home, and mailing) in CUNYfirst Student Services Center. However, to change the permanent address, name, or social security number, students are required to complete a form, provide supporting documentation and submit, in person, to the CUNY School of Medicine Office of the Registrar.

*More detailed information regarding E-mail Correspondence Policy are listed within this handbook.

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