Academic Certification

An academic certification is an official document provided by the University Registrar verifying dates of attendance, award of degree, and student status (full-time or part-time) by term. It is typically requested for health insurance, visa, employment and credit verification purposes. There is no fee for this service.

Certification Request Methods

In person

If your first date of attendance was 1982 or later, your academic certifications will be processed while you wait at:

Student Administrative Services
650 West 168th Street
Black Building, 1st fl., Room 141

If your first date of attendance was prior to 1982, you may request certifications in person, but we will not be able to process them while you wait. They will instead be mailed to the specified addresses when they are ready.

By Mail

Print the Academic Certification Request form. Complete the form, including your signature and date and mail it to:

Student Administrative Services
630 West 168th Street
Unit 45
New York, New York 10032

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