Advising

In general, synchronous advising, whether online over Zoom or in-person, is best for solving problems and discussing requirements, so please feel free to make an appointment with one of our advisors through Navigate.

Students should consult our department webpage for general information before  emailing an advisor. Emailed questions should be brief and straightforward. If the  question is not brief or straightforward, students should set up a Zoom appointment  using the Navigate system to discuss particulars with an advisor. Please include your  EMPLID with any communication. Due to the number of emails we receive, students shouldn't expect a response in less than 24-48  hours. If the matter is truly urgent, please try to make an appointment with an advisor through Navigate as that is often faster than email. Important: please do not write your question to more than one advisor as this  will slow down response time. 

To have your course evaluated for transfer credit equivalency, or if you are  requesting an exemption from a required course, make an appointment with an advisor  through Navigate and send that advisor the syllabus or course description of the course  you want evaluated from your previous college. Without the syllabus/course  description, your advisor will not be able to determine whether it meets department or  college requirements. 

To declare your major, fill in the Hunter eDeclare Form. You will need your Net ID and password to access the form. Be sure to declare “English Lit BA” as your Major, and then choose a concentration. For more information about the various major concentrations in English see our Undergraduate Programs page.  Each concentration links to a course checklist you will need as you fulfill your requirements.  Please download the checklist for your concentration and mark off classes as you take them.

One of our department advisors will approve your declaration online. For more information about declaring the major, see Hunter’s page on Declare a Major, Minor, or Certificate.

If you are an English major looking for classes to take, please take a moment to read our course descriptions. They will tell you what requirements classes fulfill, the focus of  the class, and include information about assignments. These descriptions will help you  make an informed decision when you register. 

If you need general advising, outside of English Department course equivalencies, requirements, or information, please contact the Hunter College Advising Office.