Student Services

We provide services to all students with permanent or temporary disabilities to ensure that all Hunter College programs and activities are accessible. Our office collaborates with all departments and divisions of the college to facilitate and advocate for students and assist students to maximize their potential, while helping them develop and maintain independence. Our philosophy is one that promotes self-awareness, self-determination, and self-advocacy in a comprehensively accessible environment.

We review and process student admissions applications, answer questions, and help students transfer credits. Our primary responsibility is to maintain the integrity of the admissions process, thus ensuring efficient and systematic evaluation of credentials. We are also committed to recruiting students who have achieved academic excellence and reflect New York City’s diversity. We partner with NYC high schools and community organizations, offer pre-admissions academic advising, and host events and tours that educate prospective students about Hunter College. We also collaborate with other offices to provide programs and events for new Hunter students, including Hunter College Accepted Student Day.

Our Academic Advisors provide Hunter’s undergraduates with information and advisement related to course and program requirements; curricular offerings; college procedures, regulations, policies, and personal concerns. We also offer specialized advising programs for different student communities, including:

• Center for Student Achievement
• Sylvia E. Fishman Student Center
• Veteran’s Advising

We attract, retain, and graduate the finest student athletes, whose athletic excellence is supported within the context of Hunter’s academic mission. Home to eighteen NCAA Division III varsity programs, we are committed to ensuring that each student athlete benefits from a supportive academic environment, highly qualified coaches and updated facilities for competition and practice. We provide numerous recreational opportunities to the Hunter community, including: the fitness center; tennis and racquetball courts; swimming pool; and programs in yoga, pilates, kickboxing, core-robics and Zumba.

Our center is a quality childcare learning facility for the children of Hunter students. We provide a rich, developmentally appropriate environment for children while their parents attend classes or perform other college-related work. We offer a Preschool Program for children 2.5 years to 6 years old, and an After-school Program for children 6 to 12 years old. Our programs are open during the academic year as well as during summer sessions.

Our staff provides comprehensive career services to students and alumni. Counselors are available to help you choose a major/career path, create a strong resume and cover letter, and prepare for job and internship interviews. We offer a wide variety of events such as career expos, workshops, career panels, and on-campus employer interviews and information sessions. Jobs and internships are available through our online data base CareerHunter. We encourage you to visit us often, beginning in your freshman year and continuing through senior year and after graduation. See how we can help!

We provide mental health counseling, health promotion and education programs aimed at enhancing your quality of life and maximizing your personal and academic growth and development.

CUNY EDGE (Educate, Develop, Graduate and Empower), formerly known as the COPE program, is funded and operated in partnership between the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the City University of New York (CUNY). This partnership provides matriculated CUNY students with the support they need to succeed in college, secure sustainable employment, and become civically engaged members of society.

We manage student immunization records and are responsible for assuring student compliance with New York State Immunization laws. We host health insurance enrollment Navigators & Certified Application Counselors to assist with applying for affordable health coverage through the New York State Health Marketplace.

Hunter College has more than 800 students from 95 countries around the world. Our office assists these students in making a cultural transition and reaching their educational goals by informing them about their rights and responsibilities relative to their immigration status, creating a supportive environment, and ensuring legal compliance.

We provide the knowledge and services that Hunter students need to obtain financing for their higher education, and ensure that their applications for financial aid are fully prepared and processed on time. We help students obtain the maximum possible federal, state, and institutional funding to offset the rising cost of education and living expenses.

The Registrar’s Office works in partnership with other divisions, offices and units of Hunter College to ensure the integrity of the Hunter College degree. We provide assistance with registration including course scheduling, permission to take classes at another college and resolving registration issues. We maintain students’ official records, such as transcripts, grades, academic variances and FERPA compliance. We also confer degrees and distribute diplomas. Please review our Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs.

Our Residences offer a variety of room configurations and amenities, all within easy commuting distance of campus. Our student residents are involved in social, educational, and cultural programs designed to enrich their learning experience and promote positive relationships within the residences and the community at large.

We provide information and advice about a wide variety of funding opportunities available through public and private organizations, as well as Hunter College scholarships for eligible students.