CUNY Spring Forward FAQs
Q: What is CUNY Spring Forward?
A: CUNY Spring Forward is one of two CUNY-wide paid internship initiatives that recruit students from across CUNY undergraduate campuses who have not had substantial paid professional experience.
Q: What are the requirements to participate in CUNY Career Launch?
A: You must be 18 years old or older at the time of your application, have had no prior paid internship experience during your college career, currently enrolled as a CUNY undergraduate student with a grade point average of 2.0 or higher, and are eligible to work in the United States.
Q: What majors are considered in your application?
A: All majors are welcome to apply!
Q: Where does the CUNY Spring Forward program take place?
A: CUNY Spring Forward interns are placed at organizations and companies all over New York City spanning all five boroughs.
Q: When does the CUNY Spring Forward program take place?
A: The CUNY Spring Forward program takes place from late February to mid-April
Q: What are the hourly requirements for the Spring Forward intern?
A: CUNY Spring Forward interns work 15 hours per week and no more than 30 hours every two-week pay period for the course of the 9-week internship. A 15-hour paid orientation training week precedes the internship.
Q: Is the internship paid?
A: Yes, CUNY Spring Forward interns will earn $20/hour before taxes.
Q: Where can I apply?
A: CUNY Spring Forward is no longer accepting applications for the 2024 spring cycle. Please check back in October 2024 for updates.
Q: Where can I learn more?
A: Learn more about the program at www.cuny.edu/springforward.
Q: If I have more questions, who should I contact?
A: You can email us at css.springforward@qc.cuny.edu or call us at 718-570-0566. We are also available on the Queens College campus in Frese Hall, Room 102.