Permits

An ePermit allows Brooklyn College matriculated students to take classes at other CUNY colleges. All credits and grades earned on permit will be transferred to the student’s record and included in their cumulative grade point average.

Please be aware that an approved ePermit does not guarantee you a seat at the other institution. It only ensures that Brooklyn College will accept the transfer credit of your course.
ePermits are requested via your CUNYfirst account.

To be eligible to take a course on ePermit at another CUNY college:

Must be a matriculated undergraduate or graduate student. (Non-degree students cannot apply for a permit)
Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (undergraduate students).
Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (graduate students).
Must not be a first-semester student (except for transfer, Macaulay Honors, CUNY BA, or ROTC students).
Cannot have any holds on your record that would prevent enrollment (Financial Aid, Bursar, Advisement, etc.)
Must meet all immunization requirements.
Course on permit must apply to the student’s current major requirements.
Course on permit cannot be used to replace a prior failure at Brooklyn College.
Must meet the prerequisite for the Brooklyn College equivalent course.
Have advisor approval if a Macaulay Honors College or CUNY BA student.
Have departmental approval for Math, Computer Science, Chemistry, and upper Biology courses.

Note: Newly admitted transfer students may take an ePermit in their first semester by e-mailing us at ePermit@brooklyn.cuny.edu. E-mail should include emplid, Brooklyn college course, host college, host college course, and the semester/session.

NON-CUNY Permits

Students who wish to take a course at an institution college outside of CUNY must file for a non-CUNY permit application (pdf). The application is to be submitted to the applicable Brooklyn College academic department for approval and will only be accepted by the approver. The requirements for CUNY permits apply to NON-CUNY applicants as well. Students must still apply to the NON-CUNY campus and finalize their registration there. Once the semester is done, the student is to request an official transcript be sent to us at ePermit@brooklyn.cuny.edu.

Frequently Asked Questions

My permit was approved. What do I do next?

Once your permit is approved, a PERM course is added to your schedule to indicate the number of credits you will be billed, and the host college will receive your request. The host college will contact you via e-mail to let you know when you can register. You then register via Schedule Builder.

My permit was sent to a committee for approval. What is that?

Specific permits (Macaulay Honors. CUNYBA, Study Aboard, Math, Computer Science, Chemistry, and upper Biology) require additional department approval. These requests are sent to the department for approval, and once approved, they are sent back to the Registrar's office for final approval.

My permit status is "Initiated" what is that?

Initiated status means the permit is waiting to be reviewed by the Registrar's office. Please allow 2-3 business days for your permit to be reviewed.

My permit status is "Pending" what is that?

Pending status means that the permit is either pending approval or was approved by the department and waiting for final approval by the Registrar's office. Please allow 2-3 business days for your permit to be reviewed.

My semester at the host college ended. Where is my grade?

The permit team will post final grades within 1-2 weeks after the semester ends. Once transferred, you can check DegreeWorks to view your permit course and grade.

Who bills me, Brooklyn College or the host college?

You are bill at Brooklyn College, not your host college. Once your permit is approved, a PERM course is added to your record to indicate the number of credits you will be billed.

My host college credits are different than the equivalent course at Brooklyn College. How many credits will transfer?

The number of credits transferred for each course will be the value assigned by the Host college.

I am not taking my permit anymore. What should I do?

If you enroll in a course at a Host college and decide not to attend the course, you drop the course at the host campus and drop the course at the host campus. The cancellation must be made before classes begin to avoid tuition liability and prevent academic consequences.

Will financial aid cover my permit course?

You should ensure that your total credits taken on permit meet financial aid eligibility and credit load requirements. Before requesting a permit, students should meet with an academic and financial aid advisor with any course-related or financial aid questions.

How many courses can I take on ePermit?

There is no limit to how many classes a student may take on ePermit except for the credit limit for the semester. The credit limit per semester included both permit request and enrollment at Brooklyn College is:

Spring and Fall = 18 credits
Summer = 9 credits per session (undergraduate) 8 credits per session (graduate)
Winter = 7 credits

Will my permit courses count toward my credits in residency for graduation?

No, your permit courses do not count as credits taken in residency. Please make sure to meet with an advisor to ensure you are meeting your credits in residency for graduation.

I am getting billed more credits than the number of credits taken at the host institution. What should I do?

You should be billed the number of credits taken at the host campus. If there is a discrepancy, please e-mail us at ePermit@brooklyn.cuny.edu.

I was approved to take a permit at Brooklyn College, but I get a prerequisite error when enrolling. What should I do?

For prerequisite/departmental consent registration errors, contact the respective academic departments for class permission.

Where can I go to see the equivalent courses at other CUNY campuses?

CUNY has an amazing website called T-Rex that allows you to see how your courses can transfer between campuses.

Will my courses from another CUNY college transfer over without an approved permit while enrolled at Brooklyn College?

You can not be enrolled in two campuses at the same time unless you file and are approved for a permit. Transfer credit for the course is not guaranteed if you do not apply for a permit prior.