General Facts About QC!
Which famous comedian is an alumni of QC?
Jerry Seinfeld
What is the minimum total credits you need to graduate from college?
120 credits
Name 3 benefits of the Kessler Scholars Program at QC!
1. Tuition support as a supplement to financial aid
2. A $500 stipend per semester for books and expenses
3. One-on-one advising
4. Peer mentoring
5. Supportive cohort community
6. Priority course registration
7. Subsidized opportunities for internships, research, or study abroad
Full-time vs. Part-time
Full-time- Taking 12+ credits per semester
Part-time- = Fewer than 12 credits
(True/False): First-generation students can still be first-gen even if an older sibling went to college.
True! It’s about parent/guardian education, not siblings.
What does Queens College’s motto Discimus ut serviamus mean?
It translates to "We learn so that we may serve."
What’s “QC in 4”?
A program that equips students with tools and support to complete their bachelor’s degree in four years—unique in NYC
Which University did the Kessler Scholars Program begin?
University of Michigan
Prerequisite
A class you must take before enrolling in a higher-level course.
(True/False): A minor is the same as a major.
False
When was Queens College founded?
It was established in 1937
How many undergraduate majors does Queens College offer?
Over 70
What day is National First-Generation College Celebration Day?
November 8th
Syllabus
A document from your professor outlining assignments, due dates, and policies.
(True/False): Both former U.S. presidents, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton are first-gen?
True
What program was established in 2020 to support First-Generation College students?
Kessler Scholars Program
What is the top major at Queens College?
Psychology
How much money per semester do Kessler Scholars receive for books/expenses?
$500
Matriculated
Officially admitted and enrolled in a degree program.
(True/False): 2.5 is the minimum GPA a student can have to be in good academic standing at Queens College?
False. It is 2.0
How large is the Queens College campus?
The campus spans 80 acres
Name a QC school that houses Music, Drama, and Media Studies programs.
Aaron Copland School of Music.
Name "6" (of the 16) national colleges/universities who also have Kessler Scholars Programs
1. University of Michigan
2. Cornell University
3. Johns Hopkins University
4. Queens College (CUNY)
5. St. Francis College
6. Syracuse University
7. Bates College
8. Brown University
9. Centre College
10. Saint Mary’s College
11. The Ohio State University
12. University of California, Riverside
13. University of Dayton
14. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
15. University of Pittsburgh
16. Washington University in St. Louis
Bursar
The office that handles tuition bills and payments.
Q (True/False): First-generation students only exist in the U.S.
False! First-gen identity is celebrated worldwide.