CUNY Spring Forward FAQs

Q: What is CUNY Spring Forward?  

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 Spring Forward?  

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 eligible to work in the United States. 

Q: What majors are considered in your application?   

All majors are welcome to apply!  

Q: Where does the CUNY Spring Forward program take place?   

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?   

The CUNY Spring Forward program takes place from March to May.

Q: What are the hourly requirements for the Spring Forward intern?   

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?   

Yes, CUNY Spring Forward interns will earn $20/hour before taxes.   

Q: Where can I apply?   

Applications for Spring 2025 are currently closed. Applications for Spring 2026 will open in September 2025.

Q: Where can I learn more?   

Learn more about the program at www.cuny.edu/springforward. 

Q: How will I be notified of updates in the application process?

You will be notified via email to your CUNY campus email address that you provide in your application.

Q: How do I schedule a group interview?

Email invitations were sent to qualified applicants on a rolling basis through October 20th, 2024.

Q: When will I know if I have been accepted?

Acceptance notifications were sent out between October 29th and November 11th, 2024.

Q: If I have more questions, who should I contact?   

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.