The College of New Rochelle

The College of New Rochelle provides students with a rigorous academic experience and extensive preparation for a successful career in a supportive, values-driven community. Founded in 1904 by the Ursuline Order, we honor our Catholic origin and heritage through a longstanding commitment to intellectual engagement, inclusivity, and service.

The College comprises four schools — the School of Arts & Sciences, the School of Nursing & Healthcare Professions, the Graduate School, and the School of New Resources for adult learners. Our mission to provide broad access to higher education and foster lifelong learning is carried out at our historic campus in New Rochelle, New York, and at four additional locations throughout the boroughs of New York City. At CNR, an exceptional faculty and approximately 3,500 dedicated students join together to form a community of learners prepared to contribute to society in rich and varied ways.

The College of New Rochelle, founded in 1904 by the Ursuline Order, is an independent College which is Catholic in origin and heritage. Its primary purpose is the intellectual development of persons through the maintenance of the highest standards of academic excellence and educational growth.

From this tradition the College derives its dedication to the education of women and men in the liberal arts and in professional studies. Building on its original commitment to women, the College also reaches out to those who have not previously had access to higher education; it places particular emphasis on the concept of lifelong learning.

The College is committed to a respect and concern for each individual. It seeks to challenge students to achieve the full development of their individual talents and a greater understanding of themselves. It encourages the examination of values through the creative and responsible use of reason. The College strives to articulate its academic tradition and religious heritage in ways that are consonant with the best contemporary understandings of both. It provides opportunities for spiritual growth in a context of freedom and ecumenism.

Finally, with justice as its guiding principle, the College tries to respond to the needs of society through its educational programs and service activities and through fostering the concept of education-for-service.

Today, the College has grown to include four schools – the School of Arts & Sciences, the Graduate School, the School of New Resources for adult learners, and the School of Nursing & Healthcare Professions. With campuses in Harlem, Bedford Stuyvesant, Co-op City, and the South Bronx that complement the main campus in New Rochelle, CNR provides even greater access to an expanded range of underserved populations, including first generation college students, students of color, and military veterans.

Whether you're a fresh high school graduate, seeking a career change, pursuing advanced studies, or an adult undergrad, we can help you succeed.

The School of Arts & Sciences and School of Nursing prepare traditional undergraduate students for successful careers and meaningful lives. Move your career forward and make a difference with advanced studies in nursing, art, communications, education, and human services.

The School of New Resources provides a path to an undergraduate degree for adult students, with convenient locations in the greater New York area. The College of New Rochelle offers exceptional academic programs that promote leadership, critical thinking, and career preparedness. Taught by renowned faculty members who are deeply invested in their students' success, CNR's rigorous courses are informed by our distinctive liberal arts curriculum and historic commitment to the Ursuline tradition of preparing the whole person for lifelong learning.

Our high academic standards and supportive learning environment ensure that students engage fully with their coursework and peers, develop a deep knowledge of their subject area, and graduate prepared to succeed.

The College of New Rochelle is a tight-knit community in which students excel in and out of the classroom. We offer plenty of opportunities to explore your interests, express your skills and talents, and forge new connections. CNR and the Office of Student Activities is committed to creating an environment at allows for a well-rounded campus experience.

The College of New Rochelle liberal arts foundation offers students a broad background in communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. These transferable skills are valued by employers in the fast paced and ever changing global market. Employers need generalists whose scope is the "big picture," who can cultivate complex relationships and whose education has prepared them to understand and think critically about people, culture, and society.

A liberal arts foundation offers broad-based skills that provide the flexibility needed as professions evolve over time. Even as occupations may become obsolete, a liberal arts student who has "learned how to learn" will always find a place in the work world.

The Office of Career Development holds events throughout the academic year, in addition to the annual Career and Internship Fair — an opportunity for students and alumni to meet employers, graduate schools, and service providers. Lifelong short-term career counseling is provided through the Office of Career Development to students and alumni of all four schools.