Course Advising

Here are some sample tracks that can be used as a guide in planning your curriculum:

Suggested Course Sequences

The computer science department has expanded offerings in AI and machine learning for upper division students. The courses range from introductory data science to core courses in machine learning and artificial intelligence to senior-level special topics courses in natural language processing and deep learning. The courses build on the foundations of coding proficiency and facility with statistical methods, linear algebra (also called matrix algebra), and calculus. For the more advanced courses, as well as AI/ML internships and research opportunities, Calculus III is often a necessity, even though it is not required for the computer science major. To be ready for the courses and competitive for local and national opportunities, the following course plans are suggested for the first two years of undergraduate study. Every prospective major is strongly encouraged to take math AND programming every semester right away.

The guidelines below include summer study between first and second years. Apply early for summer funding for Hunter College courses.

1. Contact the appropriate faculty member who is teaching the course for an override request. Faculty emails can be found on our Faculty and Staff page. If there is no faculty member listed, please email kn963@hunter.cuny.edu.
2. After you have permission from the appropriate faculty member, fill out the SU25/FA25 Registration Override Requests and attach the proof of permission from the appropriate faculty member (example: faculty member's email response saying yes. Please print the email with all the headers included as PDF and attach it to the form).
   DO NOT SUBMIT THIS FORM WITHOUT ATTACHING PROOF OF PERMISSION(S), except: 
   • If there is no faculty member listed;
   • If you retook a pre-req and CUNYfirst does not recognize it (please attach a screenshot of the new grade/registration on your unofficial transcript as proof);
   • If you are taking classes at Hunter on an E-Permit;
   • If you are waiting to take a math placement exam.

If you have not received an update 3 days after submitting the form, please email Ko Naing at kn963@hunter.cuny.edu with your inquiry.

If you have exceeded the unit limit for the semester (trying to register for more than 17 credits), please contact your Hunter (not CSCI) academic advisor and they will be able to fix it for you. You can find their information on Hunter Navigate.

If you want to retake a course for a better grade (D or higher ONLY, F/NC should be able to re-register), please fill out the Course Repeat Form. If you are trying to repeat a course with a lab/recitation component, please fill in the open lab/recitation section with available seats you want to be in, not the main lecture. You can put in the main lecture for the previously attempted course.

If you are currently enrolled in the course you want to retake next semester, there is nothing the department can do about it. Either drop the course or wait for the end of the semester.

If you are having registration issues not related to class requisites, please send an email to Ko at kn963@hunter.cuny.edu and include your full name, EMPLID, class and section you want to register for, and a brief explanation of the issue. If you have not received notification 3 days after submitting the form, please send an email again.

If you are trying to repeat a course with a lab/recitation component, please fill in the open lab/recitation section with available seats you want to be in, not the main lecture. You can put in the main lecture for the previously attempted course.

Please note that the registrar has to manually add the course to your schedule so it may take 3-5 business days. Please keep checking your schedule to make sure it is added.

For point of contact, please use either Ko Naing (kn963@hunter.cuny.edu) or your CSCI advisor.

Note: Per department policy, if you have attempted these courses (even in cases of W/WU), you may not take the test-out exams.

Test-out dates have been finalized for the Summer 2025 sessions. These exams will be in-person. Please ensure you are able to come in-person to the Hunter Main Campus to take your test-out exam. Test-out registration is now open. Please register for the test-out exams here: SU25 CSCI Test-Out Exam Registration.

The Computer Science department offers three test-out periods a year: mid-January, mid-July, and mid-August. There will generally be two days of testing offered consecutively, with exams taking place somewhere between 11 am - 2 pm each day. Here is the currently-projected schedule for test-outs this summer:

Please fill out the form to register for your test-out exam. Your registration through the form is due by 2 days prior to your chosen exam date. Both exam periods can provide you with Credit by Exam for the fall/spring semesters, although you may wish to take advantage of the earlier dates in order to ensure a smooth course enrollment process for the fall.

View the Department of Computer Science "Test-out Policy".

Familiarize yourself with Hunter College's Policy on Academic Integrity.

This test-out is a means for you to gauge your ability level. If you don't feel confident after taking it, it is perfectly fine to take the course.