Alternative Admission Pathways
At Hunter College, we are committed to providing diverse and inclusive pathways to help students from various educational backgrounds achieve their academic goals. Whether you're transferring from a community college, seeking to complete a high school equivalency, or transitioning from a College Discovery program, we have a range of programs designed to support your journey toward becoming a full-time Hunter College student. No matter your path, Hunter College is here to help you succeed!
Bridge to College Program
The Bridge to College program is designed to assist individuals with non-traditional, religious, and/or non-secular education to enroll in Hunter College. Students in the program are put on a path to obtain their NY HS Equivalency Diploma, earn college credits, and eventually enroll at Hunter College as a full-time matriculated student upon completing all program requirements.
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CD-to-SEEK Pathway
Transfer students who are enrolled in College Discovery (CD), EOP, or HEOP programs at their prior college are eligible to transfer into SEEK at Hunter if they have remaining semesters of eligibility and have received an offer of transfer admission to Hunter. To be eligible for review into the CD-to-SEEK pathway, applicants must be enrolled in College Discovery (CD) Program, an Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), or Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) at their current school.
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ASAP Transfer Program
ASAP at Hunter College is a comprehensive support program that serves transfer students with completed associate’s degrees in successfully attaining their bachelor’s degree within two years. To meet the goal of completing their degree within two years, students must have already completed certain gateway courses before transferring to Hunter College and joining ASAP Hunter within eligible majors. Please check the ASAP website for a list of eligible majors.
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Hunter Promise Program
The Hunter Promise Program is designed for students to experience a smooth transfer to Hunter College upon completion of an associate degree at one of our partner CUNY or SUNY community colleges.
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Phi Theta Kappa
If you are a PTK member, completing your associate degree, and looking to continue your education at Hunter, the PTK Direct Admissions is designed for you.
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