Often referred to as “the jewel of the CUNY system,” Queens College is a place of contrasts: an urban school in a suburban setting, where a large and diverse student body receives personalized attention. This formula has made us one of New York’s premier educational institutions. With a mission to prepare students to become leading citizens of an increasingly global society, we offer a rigorous education in the liberal arts and sciences under the guidance of a faculty dedicated to both teaching and research. Our liberal arts, science, and pre-professional programs earn us high rankings in prestigious college guides such as America’s Best Value Colleges from The Princeton Review. Our students graduate with the ability to think critically, address complex problems, explore diverse cultures, and use modern information technology. The Aaron Copland School of Music, serving a vibrant and diverse student body of 400 majors, offers BM and MM degrees in classical performance; BA and MS degrees in music education; a BA degree in general music studies; an MM degree in jazz; MA degrees in theory, musicology, or composition; and graduate certificate programs in classical performance and music technology.