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To earn a Hunter College bachelor's degree you'll need a completed major including: 120 credits made up of required courses within your major; Hunter Core Requirements (HCR); elective courses; and at least a 2.0 GPA. It’s challenging work, but we have the resources to help you get it done.
View the Academic Calendar for Key DatesWe’ve made it really easy to stay connected to your advisors and fellow students with the Navigate Student mobile app. Use the app to make appointments, find study buddies, connect with campus resources, view your class schedule and explore many other features. Sign up to receive alerts and text or email messages.
Download the Navigate Student Mobile AppA major is a concentration of courses in a particular area of study. Choosing your major allows you to go deeply into a subject and focus your education and dictates which classes to take.
Course selection is one of the most exciting aspects of college life! Not only will you be exploring interesting subjects, but you will be preparing for success in your career.
Select your courses in 4 easy steps:
Hunter’s rigorous academic standards are a big part of why you chose to study here, but we know juggling it all can be stressful. We’re here to help you along the way so you can achieve your goals. Here’s just a few of the resources offered at Hunter:
Visit the Office of Prestigious Scholarships, the Office of Career Development, and pre-professional advisors early to include future goals into your college plan.