Admissions FAQs

I want to take winter classes

For Admitted Transfer Students:

Step 1 - Commit and deposit for Spring semester to reserve your seat.
Step 2 - Wait 3-4 weeks to receive your Admitted Student Portal and Transfer Credit Evaluation. Both will start going out in mid-Nov.
Step 3 - Once your transfer credit evaluation is complete (you will be notified via email), please utilize Degree Works “What If” function guide to register for winter courses. (See DegreeWorks question in dropdown list)

If you need assistance, please visit Virtual Front Desk Hours on Advising website: www.hunter.cuny.edu/advising

For Admitted Freshmen Students:
Winter classes will be discussed in your Spring Freshmen Orientation. RSVP info is in your Admitted Student Portal.

I have questions about orientation

How do I register for orientation?
You need to log-in to your Admitted Student Portal to register for an open orientation date. Admitted Student Portal is sent via email to all deposited students about a week after your commit/deposit in CUNYFirst. Please check your spam/junk folders.

Haven't see your portal? Contact admissions@hunter.cuny.edu

Is orientation in-person?
Yes! The orientation is a one full day in-person experience.

Am I required to attend?
Yes! All freshmen are required to attend an in-person orientation date.

Can my parents come with me?
No. Orientation is for students only, guests will not be allowed on campus.

Do I need to be vaccinated to attend orientation
Yes! You must have received both vaccination doses at least 2 weeks prior to your orientation date. Instructions on how to upload your proof of COVID vaccination can be found here >>

Can I attend if I only have one dose?
No. You must have received both vaccination doses at least 2 weeks prior to your orientation date.

What will happen at orientation?
Take a look at the orientation website for more info.

APPLICATION: I am a student affected by global events, does Hunter Offer help?

Thank you for your interest in Hunter College, hope you are staying strong in such challenging times.

How to apply
Step 1: Review the virtual information session to learn how to apply >>
Step 2: Submit a CUNY application at www.cuny.edu/apply at www.cuny.edu/apply >>
Step 3: Fill out the Hunter College hardship form at www.bit.ly/hunterhardship >>

Application Deadline and Applying Late
Spring 2023 - While our application deadline was Sept 15 for Spring 2023 semester, we will continue to accept applications from students affected by global events as late as we can. No definitive cutoff date is available at this time.

Fall 2023 - Application deadline is Feb 1.

Application Fee Questions:
Application fee is $65 for freshman applicants and $70 for transfer applicants. If you are having difficulty paying the application fee, please select the “pay later” option. Once you have submitted your application, please fill out the hardship form, detailing your financial circumstances: www.bit.ly/hunterhardship

TOEFL questions:
We require all international applicants to take a TOEFL (or acceptable equivalent). If you cannot provide one, please indicate your circumstances in the hardship form: www.bit.ly/hunterhardship

Transcripts:
>> Only unofficial transcripts available?
High school and college transcripts (if attended) are required to be reviewed for admission to Hunter College. Students must apply for admission via the CUNY application first and then provide copies of all unofficial documents via the form at www.bit.ly/hunterhardship. Hunter College admissions team will review submitted documents and contact students after the application and the form are submitted.

>> No transcripts available at all?
Proof of HS graduation and HS transcript are required for all applicants. College transcript is needed to offer credit for college coursework. If no transcript is available, credit for previously completed work will not be granted.

Applying to special programs – Nursing, Nutrition, Med Lab, etc.
Students interested in one of our selective programs will be required to complete prerequisites and follow the application process specific to the specific program of their choice. Applying to the college first is the first step in order to apply to the selective programs in the future semesters. Spring 2023 will not be an option for the selective programs.

Credit evaluation
College transcript is needed to offer credit for college coursework. If no transcript is available, credit for previously completed work will not be granted.

Housing:
Students who are in need of housing will need to apply for admission, submit all required admission documents, and indicate your housing circumstances in the hardship form: www.bit.ly/hunterhardship. Housing is not guaranteed, all requests will be reviewed on a case by case basis by the college.

Scholarship and Aid
All students who are eligible to file FAFSA, will be required to do so at https://hunter.cuny.edu/students/financial-aid/#fafsa. Students who are in need of additional financial assistance will need to apply for admission, submit all required admission documents, and indicate your financial circumstances in the hardship form: www.bit.ly/hunterhardship.

VISA questions:
VISA application process will adhere to normal requirements for international students. Students must first apply for admissions and if admitted, complete the I-20 process as outlined on the International Students page: http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/studentservices/is/prospective.

I applied for Fall, why did my admission change to Summer?

Change to Summer is completely normal! Students who wish to kick-off their Hunter studies earlier have the option to do so in the Summer, which is why the change happened.

You do not need to start classes in the summer if you were admitted for Fall semester, it is OPTIONAL. You were admitted for the semester you applied for and can start then.

Application Fee Waiver Requests

Since you have to submit a CUNY Application to apply to Hunter, we at Hunter are unable to offer any fee waivers. It’s a CUNY application, so only CUNY has the ability to waive fees.

Freshman Applicants

CUNY allots each high school in New York State a number of application fee waivers. High schools distribute application fee waivers to students who have applied to CUNY. So please speak with your HS College Office to see if a waiver is possible.

You can also reach out to CUNY directly stating your case to see if a waiver is possible.

Transfer Applicants

In general, CUNY does not issue application fee waivers for transfer applicants. You can certainly reach out to CUNY directly stating your case to see if a waiver is possible.

Tuition Due Dates, Bill, Payments, and Payment Plants.

Office of the Bursar handles all billing for students at Hunter College. Please review the info below posted by the Bursar:

Tuition Due Dates >>

Paying your tuition >>

How to locate your bill >>

How to set-up a payment plan >>

Don't forget to check out the Bursar's website for more info and FAQs.

Are there honors programs for transfers?

Hunter College offers a few scholarship opportunities for incoming transfers. Please take a moment to review the scholarship opportunities for transfers >>

While we do not offer honors program to transfers at the point of admission, there are several opportunities for you to be invited to the honors program once you complete a semester of studies at Hunter College. Learn more about Thomas Hunter Honors here>>>

International Applicant Info

> How do I apply?

Our admissions process does not change based on your country of origin. Please review information for international applicants here >>


> Can international applicants receive scholarships at Hunter College?

While scholarships are not guaranteed, international students are encouraged to check out the available scholarship opportunities and apply here >>


> What is the cost of attending Hunter College?

Hunter College offers high quality education at affordable and competitive prices. All tuition and fees are determined by the CUNY Board of Trustees. Office of the Bursar provides overview of tuition and fees.

Cost of housing can range depending on accommodation type, please review the Living at Hunter website to see currently available housing options.

To check your estimated cost at Hunter, please visit the Net Cost Tuition Calculator >>

HONORS/SCHOLARS INFO

HONORS: Can I apply to both Freshman Scholar Programs and Macaulay?

All freshman applicants can apply to both Macaulay Honors and Freshman Scholar Programs, however, you can only be selected for one (not both).

Students would receive a decision on their Macaulay application before hearing back about their scholar program decision.

HONORS: I applied to Macaulay/General Admission already, do I need to apply to Freshmen Scholars separately?

Yes! Scholar programs require a separate application, info at www.hunter.cuny.edu/scholars. All freshman applicants can apply to both Macaulay Honors and Freshman Scholar Programs, however, you can only be selected for one (not both). Students would receive a decision on their Macaulay application before hearing back about their scholar program decision.

HONORS: Status of my Macaulay or Freshmen Scholar Application

General Freshmen or Macaulay Application Status
Students who submitted Macaulay or the General Freshmen application can only check if the application is complete. To do, please follow the tutorial provided by CUNY: CUNY Application Status Tutorial.

Macaulay or Freshman Scholar Application Status
Macaulay or Scholar Programs will not release any application status updates until the decision is made in mid- to late-March. The best thing you can do is ensure that you have all required documents submitted with your CUNY application (See CUNY Application Status Tutorial).

Note: See "APPLICATON: Does Hunter require an interview?" question for more details.

Admissions Interviews

General Freshman and Transfer Admissions Interview
Hunter College does not offer interviews for general applicants to the college. The review is conducted based on everything outlined in the How to apply section of our website.

Macaulay Honors for First-Year Students
Some students may be invited to interview, not all. Being invited or not invited to an interview is not an indicator of being selected for the program.

Freshmen Honors Scholar Programs
Scholar programs review applicants solely on the admission documents submitted with your application and the scholar program application submission. There is no interview process for scholars.

Transfer Scholarship Applicants
Scholarship committee reviews applicants solely on the admission documents submitted with your application and the scholarship application submission. There is no interview process.

HONORS: I already received an admissions decision from Hunter, can I still apply for the Freshmen Scholar Programs?

Fall Applicants: Yes! Scholar programs require a separate application.
Info at www.hunter.cuny.edu/scholars

Spring Applicants: Freshmen scholar programs do not offer a Spring admission application process. You cannot apply for scholar programs in the Spring.

HONORS: The scholar application deadline has passed, can I still apply?

Absolutely! All students who apply after the deadline will be reviewed on space availability basis. Note, you will be notified and get a decision ONLY when space is available, no other notifications/status updates will be sent. Space in in the programs is not guaranteed.
Info at www.hunter.cuny.edu/scholars

HONORS: Can international or out-of-state students apply to Freshmen Scholar Programs?

Yes! All freshmen applicant to Hunter can and should apply for scholar programs.
Info at www.hunter.cuny.edu/scholars

HONORS: I applied for Macaulay/Freshman Scholars, but received a general decision, why?

Students who applied for Macaulay/Freshman Scholar programs may receive a general decisions early.

A few things to note:

> General admission as a freshman has no influence on Macaulay/Freshman Scholar review.

> The choice to accept our general freshman offer of admission now or wait until after you hear from Macaulay/Scholars is yours and has NO influence on your review for the program(s).

> You will receive a decision from Macaulay/Scholar programs in late-March.

> General admission offer is non-binding.

Don't forget:
Fall 2023 deposit deadline is May 1st

HOUSING

Hunter College offers several residence halls for students. The availability and the accommodation types change annually, so please make sure to check Living at Hunter website for more info.

Housing Location(s)
All residence halls are located in Manhattan within a 15-20min commute to campus.

Housing Cost
Cost of housing can range depending on accommodation type, please review the Living at Hunter website to see currently available housing options.

Housing Community
Each residence hall is staffed with current students (RAs) who offer a variety of student programming. Students will have the opportunity to explore NYC and engage with others in the residence hall in a fun way throughout the whole semester.

Housing Safety
All residence halls have 24hr security and professional staff that resides on premises to ensure students' safety in the residence halls.

Housing Application
The application for housing is usually released in March for Fall semester and in November for Spring. Please check Living at Hunter website for updates.

Information for students seeking accommodations

The Office of AccessABILITY at Hunter College is available to enhance the educational experience for students with disabilities at Hunter College. Students must be admitted to the college before seeking assistance with the office.

Information on what is needed to register with the Office of AccessABILITY as well all available services can be found right on their website at www.hunter.cuny.edu/access

DEGREEWORKS: I need help with DegreeWorks

Q: What is DegreeWorks?

DegreeWorks is an online advisement tool that displays your progress toward completing your degree. You will need your CUNYFirst log-in credentials to access DegreeWorks

Q: Why can't I see my transfer credits in DegreeWorks?

You will see an update in DegreeWorks 2-3 business days after your credits are posted in your CUNYFirst. Changes made to CUNYFirst typically take 2-3 days to be uploaded into DegreeWorks. These changes include transfer credit evaluation, newly registered courses, grade changes, and changes to transfer credit equivalencies.

Q: I am a new student, my major declaration has not been posted in CUNYFirst, how can I see what to register for?

You can use“What If” located on the side bar of your DegreeWorks worksheet. What-If will show the courses you currently have completed as well as courses that are in progress and will apply them to different majors and minors. First you must select the Major or Minor and the current catalog year. Some majors also have concentrations, be sure to pick a concentration and an additional catalog year for the concentration.

Take a look at the "DegreeWorks - What If" Guide

Q: How do I determine my catalog year?

The catalog year for degree is determined by the time you were admitted to Hunter.

Q: Transfer course shows as "elective" in DegreeWorks, how can I fix that?

See "COLLEGE CREDITS: I need help with transfer credit evaluation" question

Q: What does the @ symbol mean in DegreeWorks?

If the @ sign appears after a course prefix (i.e. PSYCH @), it means you can take any course with that subject prefix (any course in Psychology). Similarly, 1@, represents anything at the 100-level, while 183@ would represent ‘topics’ courses starting with 183 (i.e. 18301, 18323, etc.)

Waitlisted FAQs

Q: WAITLIST: I was waitlisted, when will I get an update?

We will be sending an update on your waitlist status by May 15th. If you have selected another college to attend and wish to be removed from the waitlist, please email us at admissions@hunter.cuny.edu.

Q: WAITLIST: I was waitlisted, what should I do if I need a decision by May 1?

Hunter will not send out any waitlist updates before May1st. We will be sending an update on your waitlist status by May 15th. You should commit/deposit to another school while you wait for your waitlist decision.

Q: WAITLIST: What can I do to strengthen my application if waitlisted, I'm very interested in attending Hunter?

Students are welcome to submit any NEW information that may impact their decision (Examples: updated transcripts or grades that show significant improvement, new accomplishments and/or awards, etc.) Also, we welcome a letter of continued interest that you can email to admissions@hunter.cuny.edu. But do note, Hunter will be sending an update on your waitlist status by May 15th, not earlier. You should commit/deposit to another school while you wait for your waitlist decision.

COUNSELORS: How do I send HS transcripts?

All HS documents must be sent to transcripts@cuny.edu. Please include student's full name, CUNYFirst ID # (if you have it), and DOB for ease of matching documents to the student applicantion.

Note: It can take up to 6-8 weeks for the student to see the documents reflected as "received" on their CUNYFirst account.

How to upload proof of COVID vaccination?
How do I know if my proof of COVID vaccination has been approved?

To upload your proof of COVID vaccination, please follow the steps provided:
>> CUNY Guide to Upload COVID Vaccination in CUNYFirst

About 4-5 business days after, please visit the CUNYFirst >> Vaccination Verification page again:
>> Does it says "approved"? You're all set!
>> Does is say "submitted"? Please wait a bit more. Your info has not been reviewed or additional info is needed, please check notes.

Does Hunter accept students with online HS diploma?
Does Hunter accept students who are home schooled?

> Does Hunter accept students with online HS diploma?

Online High School
Hunter College is a part of the CUNY family, this follows CUNY regulations. CUNY does not accept diplomas from any non-public correspondence, online or virtual high school. Students from these schools must successfully complete a high school equivalency examination to be considered for admission to a CUNY college.

> Does Hunter accept students who are home schooled?

Home Schooled Students
Generally, your home-schooling curriculum should adhere to your school district’s preliminary education requirement for earning a high school diploma. This will allow us to review your entire record as a home-schooled student within the context of the academic requirements as outlined above.

If you are a New York State resident who received home schooling, a transcript outlining all completed coursework with grades earned is required. You are required also submit a letter from the superintendent of your school district or comparable chief school administrator certifying that you have completed the equivalent of a New York State four-year high school program through home schooling.

If you are a senior who is currently completing a home-school program, you must submit a letter from the superintendent of your school district certifying that you are currently completing a program that is equivalent to a NYS four-year high school program. Upon completion, please submit a letter from the superintendent verifying that you have successfully completed the program.

Note: If you cannot obtain the letter from the high school district, you must obtain a High School Equivalency diploma. See the High School Equivalency section below.

If you are an out-of-state resident who received home-schooling, a state-issued diploma is required. If you have not obtained a state-issued diploma, you must obtain your High School Equivalency diploma.

For more information, please visit "How to apply" section of CUNY website >>

Transfer Credit Evaluation Questions

> How can I see my transfer credit evaluation?

Transfer credit evaluation process can take 3-4 weeks after your commitment and deposit(if required) have been received. Once completed and ready for review, you will be notified via email. As you wait, take a moment to review our transfer credit policy >>

The best way to find your completed evaluation is to check your CUNYFirst - Go to "Transfer Credits Report" in your Student Center


> I need help understanding my credit evaluation

Transfer Credit Evaluations guide is emailed to all students once their evaluation is completed. Here it is for you to review >>


> Course did not transfer or shows as an "ELECT" class, how do I fix that?

ELECT111LA (Liberal Arts) or ELECT 111NL (Non-Liberal Arts) means a course may be used as elective credit toward the Hunter College degree. ELECT (M) – credits granted for Major Elective credit.

If you believe this course may fulfill a major, minor or pre-requisite course requirement, you need to obtain a course equivalency from from the appropriate academic department.

In order to obtain a course equivalency, you must submit a syllabus or course description from your previous institution along with a copy of your Hunter transfer credit evaluation record to the appropriate academic department. The departmental advisor/chairperson will determine if the course has a Hunter College equivalent. If an equivalency is assigned, an equivalency form will be approved for you to submit to the Transfer Credit Evaluations team at trceval@hunter.cuny.edu.

I need application help

Once your application is submitted, you can no longer make changes to it.

However, you can do the following:

>> How to add a recommender to submitted application tutorial >>

>> How to pay tutorial >>

>> How to add supporting documents tutorial >>
Example: letter of recommendation, personal statement, essay, etc.

>> If you want to submit a video/audio sample, you will need to publish your file online and list the link on a doc/PDF first, then it can be uploaded as a supplemental document (See: How to add supporting documents tutorial >>)


Don't forget, you can check you application status >>

COVID vaccination requirement

Since Hunter College is a CUNY school, the directive about required vaccinations are provided by the New York state. Please review Student Vaccination Policy on #VaxUpCUNY website >>

Portfolio, audition, or performance sample

Hunter College does not require students to submit portfolio for admission to the visual or performing arts programs. If admitted to the college, students would be invited to meet with the specific academic department to conduct a placement audition and/or go over previous artwork.

Should you wish to submit work as supplement to your existing application, please review tutorials on how to add supporting documents (portfolio, resume, video/audio sample) >>

Don't forget, you can check you application status >>

Admission Decision Timeline

> Admissions Review
The admissions team begins review of all submitted applications on the deadline date for the semester you are applying for:

>> For Fall applicants, review begins on Feb 1.
>> For Spring applicants, review begins on Sept 15.

Your application will only be reviewed if it is "complete" which means all of the required documents have been received. Admission decisions will be available 6-8 weeks after the last required document has been received (but not before the review timeline above)

Note: Selective programs take additional time for a secondary review by the program. If you applied for Nutrition, Medical Lab Science, BSW, Public Health, or RN-to-BSN programs, those decisions will take additional 3-4 weeks.

> How to check if my application is complete?
Utilize tutorial below to ensure your application is complete:
> Pay CUNY Application fee (How to pay tutorial >>)
> Add recommenders (How to tutorial >>)
> Add supporting documents (letter of recommendation, personal statement, essay, etc.) (How to upload tutorial >>)

> How to check my application status?
Don't forget, you can check you application status >>

> Someone else has already received a decision, why haven't I?
Hunter College receives over 30,000 applications every semester. We review all applicants on rolling basis and send out decision in batches. You could receive a decision as late as the deposit deadline.

Applying for admission after the deadline

Hunter College will continue to accept general freshmen and transfer applications after the priority deadline on rolling basis until the class is full. Unfortunately, there is no way to tell when the class will be full, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and ensure all documents are sent in. Please review "How to apply" page >>

Note: Macaulay Honors College applications and documents will not be accepted after the deadline.

Can I send documents via Naviance?

Hunter College is a part of the City University of New York family. You can send documents via Naviance to CUNY.

It will take about 4-6 weeks for documents to be downloaded and attached to students application by the staff at the CUNY University Application Processing Center. Once attached all schools on student's application will have access to them, you do not need to send them to each school separately.

AP, IB, and College Now info

Check out the "How credits transfer" section of our website to give you a better idea of what to expect from our generous transfer credits policy. You will find a list of AP, IB, and CLEP courses that could be given credit at Hunter. In addition, info on how to send your scores/transcripts for college credit is also provided on this page.

Visit our How Credits Transfer page >>

Sending transcripts/scores for credit evaluation

Congrats on your admission to Hunter College. In order to have your previous coursework/test scores to be evaluated for credit at Hunter, you will need to request for official transcripts/test scores to be sent to Hunter College.

For documents to be considered official, they must come directly from the college/testing site, documents submitted by students will not be accepted.

Please review info below:

> How to send AP scores?
To have your test scores sent directly to Hunter College, enter the Hunter College code number: 2301 when requesting them from College Board or request for them to be sent to trceval@hunter.cuny.edu electronically

> How to send IB scores?
To have your test scores sent directly to Hunter College, please have them mailed to Transfer Course Evaluation, 695 Park Avenue, Room 203N New York, NY 10065 or request for them to be sent to trceval@hunter.cuny.edu electronically

> How to send college credits?
Contact the college(s) where the courses were taken and request them send an official transcript to trceval@hunter.cuny.edu directly. Note: if any courses are still in-progress, you will need to request an updated transcript to be sent once the grades are posted.

> How to send CLEP scores to be evaluated for credit?
To have your test scores sent directly to Hunter College, enter the Hunter College code number: 2301, when prompted for your "Score Report Recipient" at the time of your examination.


How long will it take for credits to show up in CUNYFirst?
It can take up to 4 weeks for submitted scores/transcripts to be reflected in CUNYFirst.
Visual CUNYFirst Student Center Guide >>

How do I know if Hunter received my AP/CLEP/IB scores?

The best way to check if your AP/CLEP/IB scores have been received is to check your CUNYFirst. Log-in to CUNYFirst >> Go to Student Center >> Click on TRANSFER CREDITS in the dropdown menu.
Visual CUNYFirst Student Center Guide >>

If the scores are not listed, please review information on how to send your scores right on our How Credits Transfer page >>

Note, if you have requested your scores already, it takes about 3-4 weeks for them to be posted in your CUNYFirst account.

Transfer Credit Policy

Unfortunately, we do not offer a pre-admission evaluation of credits. What we do have a very useful tool right in the "How credits transfer" section of our website to give you a better idea of what to expect from our generous transfer credits policy.

Visit our How Credits Transfer page >>

Requested documents were sent, but they are still marked as "desired" on application. What can I do?

All documents that are sent via PDF delivery to "CUNY - Hunter College" through services like Parchment, or Naviance, eTrascript, etc., are delivered to CUNY processing center. One processing center for all CUNY applicants. They get thousands of documents daily, so it usually takes about 6-8 weeks for the documents to show up in CUNYFirst.

All documents that are sent to Hunter College email usually take about 6-8 weeks to show up in CUNYFirst as well.

Does Hunter College have online degrees?

Hunter College offers a variety of classes for in-person, hybrid, and online learning, but at this time we do not offer any fully online degrees.

To see what courses may be available and in what format for the current academic semester, please visit www.globalsearch.cuny.edu. Do note, course availability changes frequently.

How do I sign-up for a Language Placement Test?

Hunter encourages all students to reach fourth-semester proficiency in a foreign language, please review Hunter Focus requirements as listed on the Office of Advising website.

Language Placement Exams are provided by each individual departments and vary in how and when they are offered.

Please review information below for the language program that interests you:

Visit Department of Classical & Oriental Studies website for info on:
>> Arabic Placement Info - info here >>
>> Chinese Placement Info - info here >>
>> Greek & Latin Placement Info - info here >>
>> Hebrew Placement Info - info here >>
>> Japanese Placement Info - info here >>
>> Russian Placement Info - info here >>
>> Polish Placement Info - info here >>

Visit Department of Romance Languages website for info on:
>> French Placement Info - info here >>
>> Italian Placement Info - info here >>
>> Spanish and Portugese Placement Info - info here >>

Visit German Department website for info on:
>> German Placement Info - info here >>

Will next semester be virtual or in-person?

Following CUNY guidance, Hunter College is hoping for our Spring schedule to increase the opportunities for as many students as possible to come back to campus. Hunter College’s goal is to have the majority of our classes partially in person (i.e., hybrid) for the Spring 2023 semester. We want to keep you, our faculty, and staff as safe as possible, so please look out for additional updates on our website.

Please check www.globasearch.cuny.edu to see what coursework s available in what format. This website is updated daily.

Summer 2023/Fall 2023 schedule and updates will be available in May 2023.

Hunter Student ID Card

The Hunter ID card is called the OneCard.
The OneCard Office is currently processing OneCard requests by appointment only.
To obtain your OneCard, please complete one of the options below:


OPTION 1: In-Person Photo Appointment

1. You can only obtain a OneCard 24hr after you are registered for classes.
2. Schedule an appointment at hunter.cuny.edu/IDcard
3. A valid photo ID (state ID, passport or high school ID) and your CUNYFirst ID # (EMPLID) number are required. Your CUNYFirst ID number can be found on the front page of your CUNYFirst Student Center.

No available appointment?
Please check back daily, more dates/times are added every day.

Appointment locations:
OneCard ID Station in the West Building Lobby


OPTION 2: Online Photo Submission

1. You can only obtain a OneCard 24hr after you are registered for classes.
2. Go to onecard.hunter.cuny.edu
>> You will need your NetID and password (emailed to all new students)
>> Be sure to follow the photo requirements displayed on the screen.
3. Once your photo has been approved, the OneCard Office will contact you at your Hunter College email account with instructions on how to pick-up your OneCard.

Should you have any questions, please email the OneCard Office at onecard@hunter.cuny.edu.

Can I schedule a campus tour for my son/daughter?
How can I receive updates about Hunter College as a parent/guardian?

While we certainly appreciate parents/guardians assisting their students, we encourage our future applicants to live up to the Hunter College motto "mihi cura futuri" (the care of the future is mine) and take charge of their college research process.

Please encourage your student to explore all of the available resources and to get to know Hunter now:

> They can learn about our academic programs by creating their very own Custom Viewbook specific to their interests.

> They can RSVP for an Admissions Information Session or Campus Tour

> They can also learn more about Hunter College life and student services

If you would like to receive updates from Hunter College when such are available, please sign-up for email updates for parents/guardians. Please note, updates are general and will not pertain specifically to your student, their application, or their aid package.

What do you look for in applicants?

The best way to learn what we look for in our applicants is to attend an Admissions Information Session. The sessions are conducted by Admissions Counselors and go over our general freshman and transfer profiles, as well as info on what will be reviewed for admission:

> You can RSVP for an Admissions Information Session here >>

> You can also learn more about Hunter College life and student services right on our website.

Take a moment to review general admissions profile for past semesters here:
>> Transfer Profile
>> Freshman Profile

How do I submit my immunization records?

Please review the the information from the Wellness Center about the type of immunization records that are needed and how to submit them.

Note, if you have an immunization hold on your account, it will be removed 7-10 business days after your immunization records are submitted.

What is the overall cost of attending Hunter College?

Hunter College offers high quality education at affordable and competitive prices. All tuition and fees are determined by the CUNY Board of Trustees. Office of the Bursar provides overview of tuition and fees.

Cost of housing can range depending on accommodation type, please review the Living at Hunter website to see currently available housing options.

To check your estimated cost at Hunter, please visit the Net Cost Tuition Calculator >>

How safe is Hunter College?

In the world we live in today the issue of security plays a major role in our lives whether we realize it or not. At Hunter College we try to provide a safe and secure environment for students, staff and visitors.

CUNY Public Safety Officers are sworn Peace Officers and all Hunter Public Safety personnel wear distinctive uniforms for easy identification. The campus is monitored 24 hours a day by members of the Public Safety staff. All persons entering the campus must have a Hunter ID or must sign in upon entry and obtain a visitor's pass.

What’s the neighborhood like by Hunter College?

Hunter is located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, one of the prettiest, most residential neighborhoods of New York City. The campus is two blocks away from Central Park.

At this time, an in-person visit is not possible, but a virtual tour of campus is available weekly at the Campus Visits section of our website.

Where can I find Financial Aid package for my son/daughter?

Financial Aid packages will be sent out around mid-March to students if FAFSA/TAP were submitted on time.

Don’t forget to list Hunter on both applications, here are the codes for you!
Hunter College’s FAFSA code is 002689
Hunter College’s TAP Code is 1413

Student's Financial Aid package can be located right in their CUNYFirst Account. Once they are logged in, please ask them to click on "Finances" tab in their Student Center, Hunter College will pop-up there if the package is available. Please review the Visual CUNYFirst Student Center Guide to review with your student.

Financial Aid package would be available about 4-5 weeks after FAFSA/TAP applicants are submitted and/or Hunter is added to those applications.

I have been admitted as a transfer, when can I register for classes?
What are my next steps?

Welcome to Hunter. Please review the info for newly admitted students on the Welcome Admitted Students website.

TRANSFERS:
You can register for classes after you complete all of the steps on your Admitted Student Portal AND 2-3 business days after your credit evaluation is completed. BOTH must be done to access registration.

Prepare to Register:

>> Step 1 - Wait for your Transfer Credit Evaluation to be finished. (See "COLLEGE CREDITS: I need help with my credit evaluation" question)

>> Step 2 - IF evaluation is done, log on to DegreeWorks.

>> Step 3 - DegreeWorks will show you as "Undeclared", that is NORMAL. Submitted major declaration forms will not show up on your CUNYFirst/DegreeWorks until the fourth(4th) week of your starting semester (See "ACADEMIC: How do I declare my major?" question). Take a look at the Hunter College Catalog to see what concentrations, minors, or certificate programs are available for you at Hunter.

Use the "What if" function in DegreeWorks to learn what to register for:
→ → Guide on how to use "What if" function of DegreeWorks

>> Step 4 - Go to CUNYFirst and register on your own based on "What if" plan.

Note: If you need assistance with registration - all transfers will be invited to advising/registration sessions in their Admitted Student Portal. So please keep checking your portal.

Advisor's info is not coming up on Navigate app, what should I do?

Due to the high volume of student appointments at this time you may have to search for meeting dates a few weeks out in the future to find an available time slot. New appointments/times are added daily, so please keep checking back. Do not wait for an appointment to register for classes, you will use your future appointment date to make adjustments in necessary.

TRANSFERS:
You can register for classes after you complete all of the steps on your Admitted Student Portal AND 2-3 business days after your credit evaluation is completed. BOTH must be done to access registration.

Prepare to Register:

>> Step 1 - Wait for your Transfer Credit Evaluation to be finished. (See "COLLEGE CREDITS: I need help with my credit evaluation" question or review the Visual CUNYFirst Student Center Guide >> )

>> Step 2 - IF evaluation is done, log on to DegreeWorks.

>> Step 3 - DegreeWorks will show you as "Undeclared", that is NORMAL. Submitted major declaration forms will not show up on your CUNYFirst/DegreeWorks until the fourth(4th) week of your starting semester (See "ACADEMIC: How do I declare my major?" question). Take a look at the Hunter College Catalog to see what concentrations, minors, or certificate programs are available for you at Hunter.

Use the "What if" function in DegreeWorks to learn what to register for:
→ → Guide on how to use "What if" function of DegreeWorks

>> Step 4 - Go to CUNYFirst and register on your own based on "What if" plan.

Note: If you need assistance with registration - all transfers will be invited to advising/registration sessions in the summer. You will be able to sign-up for those right in your Admitted Student Portal in late-May. So please keep checking your portal.

I have been admitted, what are my next steps?

Welcome to Hunter!

Your first step is to accept our offer of admission in CUNYFirst and to submit the deposit (if required) to reserve your seat in the incoming class! Please review the info for newly admitted students on the Welcome Admitted Students website.

Go Hawks!

I have been admitted as a non-degree/visiting/readmitted student or senior auditor, when can I register for classes?
What are my next steps?

NON_DEGREE | READMITTED STUDENTS | VISITING STUDENTS | SENIOR AUDITORS:

Welcome to Hunter. Please check your email for instructions and enrollment date in CUNYFirst. A link with instructions was sent in our decisions email (check spam/junk)

(Also see "How do I find my enrollment date?" question or review the Visual CUNYFirst Student Center Guide >> )

Registration & Advising

Please check your readmission email for instructions on how to access your academic advisors. You can also check your enrollment date in CUNYFirst (see "How do I find my enrollment date?" question)

Changing previous grades

Please check your readmission email for instructions on how to access your academic advisors. They will be able to provide information on the course change policies in place.

How do I find my enrollment date?

Step 1 - Log-in to your CUNYFirst

Step 2 - Look for "Enrollment Dates" box and click on "DETAILS" under it

Step 3 - Select the semester you are looking for and enrollment dates will be listed

NOTE: You must be admitted to Hunter to have an enrollment date, click here to learn How to Apply

You can submit your commitment deposit right in CUNYFirst. Please log-in to CUNYFirst , click on "View Details" next to your Hunter application - and if admitted, you will see the option to submit your deposit right there!

Note, for some students deposit may be waived automatically due to the information provided on the FAFSA. If your deposit is waived, you do not need to submit it.

I am an international student, how do I apply for I-20?

Step 1 - Please send a PDF of your acceptance letter to International Student Services.

Step 2 - Review International Student Services website for more information.

What does it mean if my deposit is "waived"?

If your deposit is waived, you do not need to pay it. You need to accept our offer of admission to reserve your seat in our class, no payment is needed for the deposit.

Where do I find my Financial Aid package?

Your Financial Aid package can be located right in your CUNYFirst Account - click on "Finances" tab after you log-in to your Student Center.

Financial Aid packages will be sent out around mid-March to students who submitted FAFSA/TAP on time.

Don’t forget to list Hunter on both applications, here are the codes for you:
Hunter College’s FAFSA code is 002689
Hunter College’s TAP Code is 1413

If you submit FAFSA/TAP late or add Hunter to both late, you would receive your package about 4-5 weeks after submission. Please keep an eye on "Finances" tab of CUNYFirst.

How to do I send my official transcripts?

If your school offers an electronic delivery option for official transcripts, please request them to be sent to admissions@hunter.cuny.edu.

If electronic option is not available, please send them to the UAPC PO Box listed under the "University Admissions Office Address" section of Step 3 at www.cuny.edu/apply.

How do I check the status of my application?

The best way to check the application status is to check the CUNYFirst, it will give you info on what has been received and what may still be needed.

Here is a tutorial on how to do this: https://www.cuny.edu/admissions/undergraduate/status/

Do note, decisions will be available about 6-8 weeks after the last required document has been received.

My college is going to put a pass/fail option into effect for grading this semester. How will this affect my transfer credit?

Whatever your school decides, we will honor their grading system for this term and adhere to our current policy of awarding credit for a passing grade.

Please take a look at the "How credits transfer" section of our website for more information.

Because of these extenuating circumstances, I am considering taking some courses for a grade of Credit/No Credit (CR/NC). How will this affect my transfer credit?

CR grades will be awarded for credit.

Please take a look at the "How credits transfer" section of our website for more information.

Some of my credits are still showing as "in progress" (CIP) on my credit evaluation, how do I update that?

My credits from the last semester at previous school are not on CUNYFirst/Degree Works, what can I do?

We need to get an updated official transcript from your previous institution. Please request for an official transcript to be sent directly from the institution to admissions@hunter.cuny.edu.

Please note, it could take up to 3-4 week for transcript to be processed and for you to see an update in your CUNYFirst.

Please take a look at the "How credits transfer" section of our website for more information.

I am a recently admitted student, how can I learn more about Hunter?

Check out our admitted students page for next steps, virtual opportunities, live events, and more!

Welcome Admitted Students

I applied to a specific major, why did it change to "Undeclared"? When can I declare my major?

The major change to "undeclared" is completely normal. Students are given the opportunity to change their course of study if desired. Info on how to declare your major can be found right on the Registrar's website: https://hunter.cuny.edu/declare

NOTE: Major declaration for new students will not show up in CUNYFirst until the third or fourth week of the starting semester.

Declared major not in CUNYFirst

Major declaration for new students will not show up in CUNYFirst until the third(3rd) or fourth(4th) week of the starting semester.

How to apply for Financial Aid?

Don’t forget to file your FAFSA and TAP applications for next academic year. If you have already filed, be sure to update your application to reflect Hunter College.

> File for Federal Aid - FAFSA (Hunter College Code 002689)

> File for New Your State Aid - TAP (Hunter College Code 1413)

I would like to learn more about Hunter. How can I visit or speak to an admissions counselor?

At this time, Hunter College campus visit experiences are available right on our Campus Visits page.

Here are a few of the options on how to get to know Hunter College:

> Learn about our academic programs

> RSVP for an Information Session or Campus Tour

> Schedule a one-on-one video call with Admissions

> Explore more about Hunter College life

I'd like to schedule a tour or an information session for my students, how can I do that?

At this time, Hunter College campus visit experiences are all virtual. Any updates to our campus visit program will be posted to this Campus Visits page.

In the meantime, here is how to get to know Hunter now:

> Request a virtual tour or info session for your group on Campus Visits page

> Sign-up for email updates

> Connect with your admissions rep

What is the SAT/ACT requirement?

Hunter College will be test optional for the Fall 2023 – Spring 2025 semesters.

We strongly encourage students submit their SAT/ACT scores to help provide additional context to their application, especially students applying for merit scholarship programs (Freshman Honors, Macaulay etc.). However, students who do not submit scores will not be disadvantaged in the admissions process. Admission to Hunter is based on a comprehensive review of a student’s academic record including overall grade point average, strength of curriculum, and other factors such as co-curricular activities, community involvement, evidence of leadership, and special talents.

Please check out Freshmen Admissions Info page for more info.

What will Hunter be using for admissions criteria?

We will be reviewing applicants based on your high school record, academic rigor, and supplemental materials such as your College essay. More information is on the Freshmen Admissions Info page

My High School used P/F grades during the pandemic. Will that impact my admission?

Whatever your school decides, we will honor their grading system and review your transcript within the context of the opportunities which were provided to you.

How do I submit documents for my application?

Please review the "Send Documents" portion of the www.cuny.edu/apply website to ensure you send the correct documents and to the right place: www.cuny.edu/apply

All documents that are sent via PDF delivery to "CUNY - Hunter College" through services like Parchment, or Naviance, eTrascript, etc., are delivered to CUNY processing center. One processing center for all CUNY applicants. They get thousands of documents daily, so it usually takes about 6-8 weeks for the documents to show up in CUNYFirst.

All documents that are sent to Hunter College email usually take about 6-8 weeks to show up in CUNYFirst as well.

I need to updated my NAME or Social Security Number how can I do that securely?

Students can securely upload sensitive documents securely using CUNYFirst:

Step 1 - Fill out the Change of Name, Address and Social Security Number Form

Step 2 - Follow instructions provided by CUNY on how to upload the form and the proof to CUNYFirst.

Step 3 - Alert documents@hunter.cuny.edu that documents have been submitted (include your first name, last name, CUNYFirst ID#, and date of birth in the email).

I need to submit a Proof of Citizenship, Proof of HS graduation, or Proof of Age, how can I do that?

Students can securely upload sensitive documents securely using CUNYFirst:

Step 1 - Follow instructions provided by CUNY on how to upload documents to CUNYFirst. Be sure to use document class "Admissions" in the drop down menu.

> For Proof of Citizenship, upload: US Passport, Green Card, Permanent Residency Card.
> For Proof of Age, upload: State ID or Passport.
> For Proof of HS Graduation, upload: HS Diploma or HS transcript showing graduation date.

Step 2 - Alert documents@hunter.cuny.edu that documents have been submitted (include your first name, last name, CUNYFirst ID#, and date of birth in the email).

Note:
> Documents will be reviewed 3-4 business days after you complete Step 2 and holds will be removed.
> If you are unable to provide any of the listed documents, please contactdocuments@hunter.cuny.edu email for alternatives.

I need to submit a NY State Residency Form, how can I do that securely?

Students can securely upload sensitive documents securely using CUNYFirst:

Step 1 - Please review the Eligibility for the Residency Tuition Rate as outlined by the University Tuition & Fee Manual.

Step 2 - Fill out the NY State Residency Form

Step 3 - Follow instructions provided by CUNY on how to upload the form and the proof to CUNYFirst.

Step 4 - Alert documents@hunter.cuny.edu that documents have been submitted (include your first name, last name, CUNYFirst ID#, and date of birth in the email).

Should I be taking the SAT/ACT to prepare for Fall 2023 admission?

Hunter College will be test optional for the Fall 2023 – Spring 2025 semesters.

We strongly encourage students submit their SAT/ACT scores to help provide additional context to their application, especially students applying for merit scholarship programs (Freshman Honors, Macaulay etc.). However, students who do not submit scores will not be disadvantaged in the admissions process. Admission to Hunter is based on a comprehensive review of a student’s academic record including overall grade point average, strength of curriculum, and other factors such as co-curricular activities, community involvement, evidence of leadership, and special talents.

Please check out Freshmen Admissions Info page for more info.

On Campus Housing

How do I apply for housing?
Fall housing application will be available in March. In the meantime, please fill out the Housing Interest Form to receive alerts/updates about the exact application release date.

Housing Interest Form >>

Do not forget to check the Living@Hunter housing website for the most up to date information.

When will I know if I was offered housing?

Housing is offered on a rolling basis to those who have filled out the interest form and submitted the application. Offers will begin to be sent out in April.

What if I have to commit by May 1st, but still don't have a housing offer?

Students who apply for housing before April 1 will receive housing notifications by May 1. All applications for housing received after April 1 will receive offers on rolling basis, which may be after May 1. Plan accordingly.

How do I check my financial aid status?

Go to CUNYFirst, and navigate to your Student Center page. On the left hand side you will see a 'Finances' tab. Under this, is a 'View Financial Aid' option. Click on Hunter, and it should give you all of the details about your financial aid package.

How do I defer my admissions to another semester?

To defer your admission please accept our offer of admission in CUNYFirst, submit a deposit to reserve your seat (if required), and wait for the Admitted Student Portal. You will be able to defer in the Admitted Student Portal.

How do I apply?

Take a look at the "How to apply" section of our website. The page lists required documents, application timelines, and deadlines for you to review.

Check out "How to apply" page >>

Go Hawks!


The deadline has passed, can I still apply?

Hunter will continue to accept application on space availability basis after the deadline. Applications submitted after the deadline will be reviewed in date order after the application is "complete", which means all required documents have been received.

Do not delay, apply as soon as you can. No way to tell when the class will be full, unfortunately.

Error when registering for classes, what can I do?

There could be different reasons why you are seeing an error message, please review info for possible solutions below:

Error: You have no met pre-requisites for the course

>>> Transfers: Please review your Transfer Credit Evaluation in CUNYFirst. if the pre-requisite course did did not transfer as an equivalent to the pre-requisite and you believe it should, you need to contact the department for secondary review of the course with your syllabus.

>>> Non-Degree Students: Please review "instructions on how to register" in that very same email that notified you of your acceptance and look at Step 6. You do not get a transfer credit evaluation as a non-degree student, thus, any pre-requisites you may have completed would need to be shown to the department to get approval for registration. They would not be on your record at Hunter automatically as a non-degree student

Error: You do not have an enrollment date
Please review the "How do I find my enrollment date?" question in the dropdown list

Error: You have a hold on your record. The hold on your record must be removed before this transaction can be processed
Please log-in to your CUNYFirst and look for a "HOLDS" box on your Student Center. Underneath you will see a "Details" link which will open up more info. Each hold will have instructions on what needs to be done for it to be removed, so click on the hold itself to read more.
Visual CUNYFirst Student Center Guide >>


Examples:
MMR Hold - Must submit immunization records to Wellness Services at Hunter
Proof of Graduation Hold - Must submit proof of HS graduation (see "How to submit proof of graduation question in FAQs for instructions)

More info on what hold codes mean, can be found online >>

How to resolve a HOLD on your account

> How to find out what the hold is for or from?

Please log-in to your CUNYFirst and look for a "HOLDS" box on your Student Center. Underneath you will see a "Details" link which will open up more info. Each hold will have instructions on what needs to be done for it to be removed, so click INTO the hold itself to read more.
Visual CUNYFirst Student Center Guide >>

Potential holds can be, but not limited to:
- MMR - Missing MMR Immunization
- Proof of Graduation Hold
- Proof of Status
- Bursar

More info on what hold codes mean, can be found online >>

> How to remove the hold?

If your hold asks you to submit documents for the admissions office, please review the other FAQs (See: How to submit Proof of Graduation, NY Residency Forms, Proof of Age, etc.)

For info on how to resolve holds from any other office, please look for the info on the departmental website. Admissions does not have access to removing any other holds.