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Bridge to College Program

The Bridge to College program is designed to assist individuals with non-traditional academic backgrounds to enroll in Hunter College. This is an in-person program where students are put on a path to obtain their NY State High School 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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Program Overview

The Bridge to College program is designed to assist individuals with non-traditional academic backgrounds to enroll in Hunter College. This is an in-person program where students are put on a path to obtain their NY State High School Equivalency Diploma, earn college credits, and eventually enroll at Hunter College as a full-time matriculated student upon completing all program requirements. The program will start in the Spring 2026 semester (January 2026 – May 2026).

Participants will interact with current students and with alumni from similar backgrounds, learning from their successes as well as the challenges they overcame.

Program Benefits

Benefits of the Bridge to College Program include:

  • All program participants will be enrolled in one (1) college level English course (ENG120) as a non-degree/visiting student at Hunter College during Spring 2026 semester. Participants who successfully complete the course will receive college credit for it.
  • All program participants will receive a grant to cover tuition cost of one college level English course (ENG120 - 3 college credits) during Spring 2026 semester.
  • All program participants will be guaranteed admission to Hunter College for the Fall 2026 semester as a full-time matriculated student if they complete a NY state GED® Test with a minimum score of 680 to earn a NY State High School Equivalency Diploma by May 29, 2026, and receive a grade of B or better in the assigned college level English course.
  • All program participants will be matched with tutors free of charge to assist them with succeeding in their English 120 course.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to participate in the Bridge to College Program, students must complete the following:

  • All participants are required to take a NY state GED® Test to earn a NY State High School Equivalency Diploma while in the program, and no later than May 29, 2026.
  • All participants are required to attend and complete their assigned ENG120 class lectures.
  • All participants are required to attend discussions, meetings, and group sessions with the program staff during Spring 2026 semester. The schedule will be distributed upon acceptance into the program.

Apply to the Program

Click the link below to apply to the Bridge to College Program.

  • Application Opens: August 11, 2025
  • Application Deadline: November 15, 2025

*Enrollment in the Bridge to College program is based on class availability. Applicants are reviewed for admission on a rolling basis.

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Contact
Schneur Zalman Newfield
Director of the Bridge to College Program
68th Street West W1605
(212) 772-5573
sn3172@Hunter.cuny.edu