NYPD College Requirements

[tstony]

I know you are required to have 60 college credits before date of hire to be hired with NYPD...however do you have to have these before you enter the academy, or before you even start the whole process. I'm taking the next written exam, but didn't know if I would have to wait till I received 60 college credits to continue the process. Any info would be appreciated.

[gneral11]

Got a letter today from NYPD and its says

In order to be processed, canidates must have the following

A. Forty Five(45) Semester College credits from an accredited college or University with a minimum 2.0 cumulative G.P.A to start the process, But must have 60 credits at time of hire. Or two years Active military service by Jan 9, 2006

[tstony]

I plan on taking the entrance exam in January 06, but will not have 45 semester credits until May 06. (I will have 60 credits December 06) Do you think I will have to defer employment, or does it usually take atleast 5-6 months after your entrance exam before they start calling you for your physical and all of that stuff. Again thank you all for your help and advice.