FAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - IMMERSION PROGRAM

  1. What is the Immersion Program?
    1. Kingsborough's Immersion Program offers new students the opportunity to increase their skills in Math and English before they begin taking credit-bearing courses at Kingsborough through intensive, 2-3 week classes.
  1. How much does Immersion cost?
    1. The Immersion Program is completely free.
  1. When in the school year do Immersion classes take place?
    1. Immersion classes are offered during the Winter Session (January - February) and Summer Session (July - August) each year.
  1. What subjects are taught in the Immersion Program?
    1. KCC's Immersion Program offers classes in Math and English.
  1. How long does an Immersion class take?
    1. Typically, Math Immersion classes occur 4 days per week for half of the day over approximately 3 weeks. English classes occur 4 days per week for approximately 2 1/2 hours per day over approximately 10 days.
  1. What is the typical class size for Immersion classes?
    1. Immersion classes include approximately 20 - 25 students.
  1. Where do Immersion classes take place?
    1. Immersion classes are mostly conducted online in a synchronous Each semester we try to offer a small number of 100% in-person classes in Math.
  1. How does successfully completing an Immersion class at KCC help students?
    1. Student who pass their Immersion class are then able to take a stand-alone credit Math or English class At CUNY, ALP (also called corequisite) classes are more expensive because you’re enrolled in both a credit course and a non-credit support class at the same time. That means you pay for two classes. A regular stand-alone credit class costs about $630, but an ALP class can cost around $1,260.
  1. Who are the Immersion Program professors?
    1. Immersion Program professors are typically adjunct professors with significant history teaching their subject to college students.
  1. How do I register for an Immersion class at KCC?
    1. Registration for an Immersion class takes place after meeting with an Academic Advisor. However, students may register on their own by emailing us at Immersion@kbcc.cuny.edu.
  1. Do Immersion classes give credit?
    1. Immersion classes are non-credit bearing, and are designed to help students increase their Math and/or English skills BEFORE they take English or Math classes for credit.
  1. Who can I contact at Kingsborough for information about the Immersion Program?
    1. The Immersion Program office is located in D-106. You can stop by the office any time between 9 am - 5 pm on Mondays-Fridays, or call the office at 718-368- 5358.