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Orientation

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Spring 2026 New Student Orientation

Register now for New Student Orientation. CUNY Login required.

REGISTER
for orientation

Freshmen

Welcome first-year students! All new first-year students at Hunter College are required to registered and attend one in-person Freshman Orientation session. Your course schedule will be built for you by academic advising after you register for an orientation date.

  • Complete Your New Student Guide for Freshmen
  • Visit Freshman Orientation Page
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Transfers

Welcome, transfer students! All transfers are required to register for classes before scheduling their transfer orientation where you will get to know Hunter College resources.

  • Complete your New Student Guide for Transfers
  • Visit Transfer Orientation Page
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International

(F-1/J-1 Visa Holders)

International Student Orientation welcomes students from around the world and introduces key resources, academic expectations, and support services to help you successfully begin your journey at Hunter College. International student orientation is for students who intend to apply for an F-1/J-1 student visa.

  • Complete New Student Guide for Freshmen
  • Complete New Student Guide for Transfers
  • Visit International Orientation Page
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Family & Supporters Orientation

Family and Supporters Orientation is designed to welcome those who support our students, providing essential information, campus resources, and guidance to help you feel confident in supporting your student’s transition to college.

  • Family & Supporters Orientation
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Frequently Asked Questions

Orientation is for students only. You will not be able to bring guests.

Yes! Attendance is required for the full duration of the event.

Freshmen - your first semester schedule will be generated for you by the advising team if you sign up and attend the required in-person orientation.

Transfers - transfer students register for classes on their own. Please review the New Student Guide for Transfers to learn more.

New Student Guide for Transfers

All new incoming students will be granted access to their Hunter Student ID Card, known as the Digital OneCard. Instructions for activating your Digital OneCard can be found on the OneCard website.

OneCard Website

Orientation team is here to help: hunterorientation@hunter.cuny.edu

The ADV-Orientation Required hold in your CUNYfirst account will be removed after you attend your scheduled orientation.

This only applies to incoming freshman, not transfer students.

"The TOP reason we 💜 Hunter College are our Hawks! They come from all over the world and from 47 different states, speak over 150 different languages, play different sports, have different career aspirations, and study different things, but at the end they are all AMAZING!"

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Additional Resources

Looking for additional information to help you settle in at Hunter College and navigate life as a new student? Check out these resources.

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Getting to Orientation

Looking for the easiest way?

The best way to ensure an easy commute to the orientation is to take the NYC subway. There is a subway stop named after us that drops you off right at our front door! View Subway Directions

Driving from far away?

Hunter College does not offer any on-campus parking. There are several private parking garages and some pay-by-hour meters in the neighborhood. Learn more here

Staying overnight?

There are plenty of options to select from that will fit any budget. Check out nearby hotels

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