As a senior college of The City University of New York, York College is committed to the University mission of "teaching, research, and public service" responsive to "the special needs of an urban constituency." The College offers baccalaureate degrees in liberal arts and in a variety of professional programs such as accounting, business, computer studies, education, health, and social work. It maximizes each student's intellectual, professional, and personal growth by integrating studies in liberal arts and sciences, professions, knowledge of diverse cultures, and technology. It meets changing social and intellectual needs by developing undergraduate and graduate programs from its established academic strengths. The College aims to graduate students poised to meet new demands and provide leadership for human progress. The College supports the professional growth of its faculty and staff and serves as a resource for continued advancement of the broader community It calls upon all members of the York community to commit themselves to scholarship and learning, respect for individuals and individual differences, just and fair treatment of others, open and direct communication, ethical behavior, and involvement in the life of the College.

• Numerous majors offer internships, cooperative education, and collaborative research projects with our distinguished faculty, over 80 percent of whom hold doctoral degrees.
  
• Opened in January 2000, the new, on-campus U.S. Food and Drug Administration laboratory enhances research opportunities for our already strong biotechnical programs.
  
• A four-level main Academic/Administration Building featuring wideo open spaces, topped with a glass skylight, for studying or connecting with friends and family.
  
• Home of the CUNY Aviation Institute at York College, established by a major grant by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
  
• One of York's newest computer laboratory's is dedicated to aviation featuring Geographical Information Systems software and large format printing capabilities.
  
• Viation Institute at York College, dedicated to facilitating education, research, and employment opportunities with CUNY, York College, and the Southeast Queens community.