Dates & Eligibility
One Week in NYC – PR and Advertising: May 18 – May 23, 2025
This course meets during the Summer A semester. Students should plan to arrive the weekend prior to the start of the program. Enrolled students will take a 1 credit elective course, PUR4324: CJCxNYC One Week.
Eligibility:
- Undergraduate or graduate student in the College of Journalism and Communications
- 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA
- In good standing with the university, no honor code or conduct violations
- Undergraduate students must be eligible to take “PUR4324: CJCxNYC One Week” as an elective (1 credit). Prerequisite: One of the following with a C or better: PUR3000, ADV3008, RTV2100 or JOU3101.
- Graduate students must be eligible to take MMC6936: Professional Master’s Practicum.
One Week in NYC – Sports@CJC Edition: July 28 – August 2, 2025
This course meets during the Summer B semester. Students should plan to arrive the weekend prior to the start of the program. Enrolled students will take a 1 credit elective course, JOU4930: One Week in NYC – Sports@CJC Edition.
Eligibility:
- Undergraduate or graduate student in the College of Journalism and Communications. Sports management majors can apply and will be considered on an individual basis.
- 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA
- In good standing with the university; no honor code or conduct violations
- Undergraduate students must be eligible to take “JOU4930: One Week in NYC – Sports@CJC Edition” as an elective (1 credit). Prerequisite: One of the following with a C or better: PUR3000, ADV3008, RTV2100 or JOU3101.
- Graduate students must be eligible to take MMC6936: Professional Master’s Practicum.
Immersive Fall: September 8 – November 14, 2025.
This course meets during the fall semester. Students should plan to arrive the weekend prior to the start of the program. Enrolled students will take a 3 credit elective course, PUR3942: CJCxNYC Immersive Fall.
Eligibility:
Prerequisite: One of the following with a C or better: PUR3000, ADV3008, RTV2100 or JOU3101
- CJC junior or senior standing (minimum of 60 credits complete)
- 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA
- In good standing with the university; no honor code or conduct violations
- Departmental approval upon acceptance
- Prerequisite: One of the following with a C or better: PUR3000, ADV3008, RTV2100 or JOU3101
How to Apply
Applications for Summer and Fall 2025 open on January 6 and close on February 7.
Applicants should follow these steps to complete their applications:
- Register for the student information session on January 14 at 6 pm.
- Work on all your application materials. The following materials are required:
- Letter of interest
- Resume
- Unofficial transcripts
- Two professional or academic references
- Work sample and/or portfolio
- OPTIONAL: Letter of recommendation, LinkedIn profile
Submit your application by February 7 at 11:59 p.m. Apply for any of the three programs here.
Your Commitment to the Program
Participating in CJCxNYC requires several significant commitments. Consider if you will be able to meet the following requirements before submitting an application:
Attend all required pre-program meetings.
Enroll in the designated elective or internship course and commit for the duration of the program.
Comply with all health and safety rules, including those related to COVID-19, established by your employer and any organizations we visit through the program.
For Immersive Fall: Enroll in only online courses for the fall semester.
Estimated Costs
ESTIMATED COSTS BREAKDOWN (all costs are approximate):
| One Week in NYC Programs | Immersive Fall | |
| Estimated Total Cost* | $550 – $800 | $4,700 – $5,700 for 10 weeks |
| Tuition | Tuition for CJCxNYC is the same as on-campus tuition and will vary depending on total credits. See more below. | |
| Housing | $300 – $350 per person in a shared hotel room for four ($1,500 for a hotel room for one week) | ~ $4,200 – $5,000 for a shared room for 10 weeks |
| Transportation | Flight: $250 – $300MTA Metrocard: 7-day unlimited pass: $34 | Flight: $250 – $300MTA Metrocard: ~ $340 for 10 weeks |
| Personal Expenses | This price varies with every student. See more below. | |
*Not including tuition or personal expenses. You may pay more or less, depending on your housing decision and personal expenses.
Tuition
Tuition for CJCxNYC is the same as on-campus tuition and will vary depending on total credits. Students who receive or need to receive aid should meet with the UF Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships to discuss their situation prior to applying to the program.
Housing
Live and work in one of the greatest cities in the world – just minutes from Central Park, Madison Square Garden, The Empire State Building and many other exciting places. There are numerous housing options available, whether it be a college dorm or an apartment sublease.
Students are responsible for planning, booking and paying for their housing in the fall semester. CJCxNYC does not sponsor housing, but we have gathered a list of popular options at various price points and locations you can consider:
- Educational Housing Services (EHS)
- NYC Intern
- Student Housing Works
- NYU Summer Housing
- Columbia University
- Pace University
- Saint John’s University
- The New School
- 92Y Residence
- The Webster Apartments – women only
- St. Mary’s Residence – women only
Hotel accommodations will be coordinated for students who participate in the One Week in NYC programs, but students should plan to cover hotel costs. We’re fundraising to help offset expenses, and we’ll keep you informed of changes.
Transportation
Major airlines offer direct flights from Florida to New York City. You may arrive in one of three airports: JFK in Brooklyn, LGA in Queens or EWR in Newark, NJ. The subway and bus are the most common ways to get around New York City. You can pay for the MTA Metrocard per ride ($2.90 one way) or purchase a 7-day ($34) or 30-day unlimited pass ($132). You can also use ride-sharing apps like Uber or Lyft, walk or hail a taxi.
Personal Expenses
This includes groceries/meals, entertainment, personal excursions, etc. This price varies with every student. Students should budget for these expenses. Some activities will be covered by the program.
Scholarships
We know living in New York City can be expensive. That’s why since 2022, we’ve provided more than $75,000 in financial support to students participating in the CJCxNYC program. And we’re working on funding for this year too. We’ve also curated a list of scholarship opportunities to help you meet your financial needs. Though we encourage you to apply to one or more scholarships, please do not rely solely on scholarship funds for the program.
The Knight Division Internship Scholarship
This scholarship aims to assist current undergraduate students at the CJC with expenses for internships that are outside of Gainesville and the student’s hometown. These scholarships require need eligibility and documentation of an eligible credit-earning internship program.
Apply for the Knight Division Internship Scholarship here.
Additional Scholarship Resources
Information about award amounts and submission deadlines can be located on the individual scholarship sites.