About
The CUNY Athletic Conference started the StudentsFirst Rewards program in 2012-13 as an initiative to create an immersive experience for students who attend CUNYAC Championships. The idea behind the creation of the program was to improve the overall student life experience in addition to improve support of the student-athletes by their fellow classmates. The competition has improved every year and with the program continuing to build, it will be more and more important to get to every event you can.
Process
All CUNY students who attend designated CUNYAC Championship Tournament games will earn points. To earn points, you must use the online ticketing system and check-in at the ticketing desk when you arrive at the event. The name you have registered online must match the name on your CUNY ID and only current CUNY students are eligible for prizes.
NOTE: Winners may only win the Grand Prize once.
PRE-EVENT
Register for event ticket online (
www.cunyathletics.com/tickets)
- Be sure to click YES when the registration process asks if you’re a current CUNY student.
- Be sure the name on your ticket matches the name on your CURRENT CUNY ID.
AT THE EVENT
Check-in at CUNYAC ticket table by scanning your online ticket.
- The name on your ticket must match the name on your CURRENT CUNY ID.
Prizes
Prizes will include:
GRAND PRIZE - Free Tuition for a Year* (Awarded to One Student)
*Tuition is equivalent to the balance remaining on one year of CUNY undergraduate tuition. All other fees and or variations in tuition will not be covered.
Registration (Click to register)
Although pre-registration isn't required, it is highly recommended as those students who register for the program using this form will earn BONUS POINTS!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I participate in the program? Any current CUNY student can participate in the program. Keep in mind that the name you register online for your online ticket MUST MATCH the name on your CUNY-ID.
Is there a fee to participate in the program? NO, the program is free to all participants!
Which events can I receive points for? Points are given to any CUNY student who attends designated CUNYAC Championship Tournament games. The dates of these events are on the back of this form.
How is the winner determined? At the end of the academic year the points will be totaled. The student who accumulated the most points in the academic year will be named the winner and receive the GRAND PRIZE. Any ties for first place will be broken via a random drawing of names.
What is the GRAND PRIZE? The GRAND PRIZE is FREE TUITION FOR A YEAR! The amount awarded will be based on undergraduate tuition for a year ($6,530 for Four-Year students and $4,800 for Community College students). You may only win the grand prize ONCE. The winner must use their prize the following academic year.
How do I receive my prize? The grand prize of tuition for a year must be used in the year following the receipt of the award. Tuition will be paid directly to your school upon proof of registration. Our Business Manager will contact the winner to discuss all details.
Releases
7-1-19 Brooklyn's Thelot Named 2018-19 StudentsFirst Rewards Contest Winner
6-19-18 2017-18 StudentsFirst Rewards Winners Announced at MCU Park
6-27-17 StudentsFirst Rewards Winners Announced at MCU Park
7-9-16 StudentsFirst Rewards Winners Announced at MCU Park
6-23-15 StudentsFirst Rewards Winners Announced at MCU Park on CUNY Night
7-24-14 Brooklyn's Rodriguez, CCNY's Ellis Awarded Free Tuition at CUNY Night
12-5-13 CUNY Athletics Unveils StudentsFirst Rewards Plan
11-27-13 CUNYAC Awards First FREE Tuition for StudentsFirst Rewards