The City College of the City University of New York (also known as the City College of New York, or simply City College or CCNY) is a public research university within the City University of New York (CUNY) system in New York City. Founded in 1847, City College was the first free public institution of higher education in the United States. It is the oldest of CUNY's 25 institutions of higher learning and is considered its flagship college.
The Chemistry Department at CUNY City College in New York offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs, including BS, BA, MS, and PhD degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry. It provides rigorous training grounded in fundamental chemical principles, complemented by extensive hands-on laboratory experience and significant opportunities for faculty-mentored research. The department fosters leadership, curiosity, and inclusion, emphasizing the ethical application of chemistry as a central science for global benefit. With ACS accredited programs and access to state-of-the-art facilities like the Advanced Science Research Center, graduates are thoroughly prepared for diverse and impactful careers in industry, academia, government, health professions, and other scientific fields.
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