Each semester we welcome over 500 lifelong learners to the Hunter community. As an auditor at Hunter, you'll benefit from world-class faculty and a diverse, dynamic student body, while enriching others through a multi-generational classroom experience.
Who Can Apply
New York State residents over 60 years of age can audit undergraduate courses at Hunter College tuition-free on a space-available basis.
The following documents must be submitted with your application electronically:
Proof of age (Medicaid card, or Driver's License, or birth certificate, or passport)
Proof of New York State address
Immunizations: You may need to provide proof of 2 measles, 1 mumps and 1 rubella shot (MMR). However, if you were born before January 1, 1957, you are exempt from the immunization requirement
Once you have applied and submitted all of your documents, you will be notified of your admission status within 2-3 weeks via email. Write down your username, password, and CUNYFirst ID #.
Course registration will begin on the 2nd day of each semester. For exact dates and semester schedule, please visit the Academic Calendar.
You can pay your fees after you register for courses. (See Tuition, below.)
One you have been notified about your admissions and are ready to register for classes on the schedule registration date on the 2nd day of each semester, below are some tips to help you:
CUNYfirst Account Confirm that your account is activated, write down your username, password, and 8-digit CUNYfirst ID number.
Class Offerings and Availability Prepare a few courses you may be interested in before your registration date. If your first choice course is full, prepare to have some alternative choices.
You can search for available courses in CUNYfirst.
"Being a senior auditor gives me an extraordinary opportunity to fulfill a long-sought dream to study mathematics. It has been a terrific experience to sit in a class of bright, motivated students and be taught by professors who consistently demonstrate their commitment."