All CUNY colleges have a uniform set of general education requirements known as CUNY Pathways. Although the courses that fulfill these requirements will differ from college to college, the basic set of requirements will be the same throughout the CUNY system. Credit for fulfilling requirements will transfer between colleges, with some exceptions.

There are three parts to the Pathways requirements:

1. Required Core
2. Flexible Core
3. College Option

Student Rights and Responsibilities under Pathways