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Freshman and Transfer Applicants

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1 Supplemental Application on the college’s website

* Two-step notification process: 1) Beginning in mid-February applicants will be notified of their admission decision as General Freshman by all college choices listed on their application. 2) March 15 – Macaulay applicants will be notified of their admissions decision into Macaulay Honors College . *All other applicants to selective programs will be notified of their admission decision at a later date.

**The admissions review for the Queens College Aaron Copland School of Music (ACSM) is a two-step process: Admission to Queens College and admission to the ACSM after an Audition. Please visit the ACSM website for more information.

Please note: The aforementioned deadline dates do not apply to the CUNY School of Professional Studies.

2 Submit Your Application

Three easy steps for completing your CUNY application .

Start your application

Log into the CUNY Application using either a guest account or your CUNYfirst account.

Select your application

• Freshman : apply as a freshman if you’re currently enrolled in high school or if you haven’t attended college after receiving your high school diploma. One application allows you to apply to 6 CUNY colleges.
• Macaulay : if you are a freshman applicant for the fall semester, you can choose the Macaulay application to be considered for our university honors program.
• Transfer : apply as a transfer if you’ve enrolled in college after completing high school. One application allows you to apply to 4 CUNY colleges.

Review and Submit

Make sure to review your application before clicking the Submit button. Upon submission, you’ll be able to access a copy of your Application Summary . We recommend you download a copy. We’ll also generate a CUNYfirst ID number shortly after you submit your application. This 8 digit unique number will help us identify your application quickly and match any documents you send to us.

You can return to your application post-submission to upload supporting materials, add recommendation requests and make payment. View our video tutorials for a step-by-step guide .

Application Fees

All applicants are required to submit a non-refundable application fee to be considered for admission. The Freshman Application fee is $65. The Transfer Application fee is $70.

Submit your fee online using MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover or e-check.

Submit your fee by mail by submitting a money order payable to “CUNY” to the address listed below. Write your CUNYfirst ID number on your money order. You can find your CUNYfirst ID number (an 8 digit number) on your Application Summary .

CUNY UAPC Lockbox Mail Code: 8770 P.O. Box 7247 Philadelphia, PA 19170-8770

Fee Waivers

• Current CUNY College students : If you’re currently enrolled at a CUNY College and intend to transfer without a gap in your enrollment, answer the CUNY Enrollment question on the application to waive your application fee. Note: please be sure to add the courses you are currently taking in order for your application fee to be waived.
• Current New York City Public School (NYCPS) students : To request an application fee waiver, have the student select ‘Pay Later’ and submit their application. Please submit the Fee Waiver Request Form to  [email protected]  for all students who receive free or reduced lunch and need their application waived. No supporting documentation is required.
• Current Non-New York City Public School or New York State students : To request an application fee waiver, have the student select ‘Pay Later’ and submit their application. Please review the income guidelines in this form and submit the  Fee Waiver Request Form  with supporting eligibility documents for each student to  [email protected] .
• Students from outside of New York State : Fee waivers are limited to students in New York State.
• Veterans and spouses of veterans : Answer the US Military Status question on the application and upload proof of service in the supporting documents section of the application to receive a waiver. Acceptable forms of proof are DD-214, current Military ID Card, Deployment Orders or Pre-separation Orders. Spouses of veterans can provide Form 1173/1173-1 as proof of military affiliation.
• Economic Hardship for applicants not in high school or not enrolled at a CUNY College : The City University of New York (CUNY) can provide a limited number of undergraduate application fee waivers each academic year to applicants not currently attending a NYC/NYS high school.

Eligibility : The following applicants who reside in New York State may qualify for a hardship fee waiver:

• Applicants in foster care, ward of the state or county
• Applicants residing in a homeless shelter
• Applicants receiving public assistance (NYCHA, Section 8, Government Subsidized housing, Supplemental Security Income)
• Applicants who are unemployed or dependents of unemployed parent(s) receiving unemployment benefits
• Applicants that meet the income guidelines for Opportunity Programs (SEEK) and College Discovery (CD) (see Financial Eligibility Guidelines below) *
• Formerly incarcerated/Justice impacted Individuals are eligible for a fee waiver with a copy of their release paper.

* Financial Eligibility Guidelines Academic Year 2024/2025

Note: For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $9,509 for each additional person.

Required Supporting Documentation : The supporting documentation will be required with your hardship fee waiver request ( Important: please remove any personal data such as DOB and Social Security Numbers in order to ensure the privacy of the applicant):

• Foster Care : Letter from foster care agency verifying the applicant’s foster care status
• Homeless/Living in a shelter : Letter from social worker verifying the applicant’s residency
• Unemployment : Copy of unemployment benefits letter
• CUNY Opportunity Program/Income Eligibility Guidelines : Copy of 1040 Federal Income Tax Return
• Public Assistance : Copy of a budget letter
• Formerly incarcerated: Copy of their release paper

Applicant Steps to Submit an Application for Hardship Fee Waiver Request

Applicants requesting an application fee waiver for hardship must submit their application before requesting a waiver. The applicant will need to choose “Pay Later” on the fee payment section of the admission application and submit their application. Applicants should then submit a brief e-mail request with the required supporting documentation and their CUNYfirst ID to: [email protected]. Important: please remove any personal data such as DOB and Social Security Numbers from the documentation in order to ensure the privacy of the applicant. Hardship requests will be reviewed on a first-come first-serve basis, and the applicant will be notified of a decision via e-mail within 5-7 business days.

3 Send Your Documents

After submitting your application, make sure to send all required documents needed for review. You only need to submit one set of documents to CUNY, even if you have applied to multiple colleges on your application.

Freshman Applicants

You’ll need to provide us with your official high school transcript(s), and might also need to submit more documents, depending on what college(s) you’re applying to. See below for more info.

Transfer Applicants

For Transfer Application information, visit our Transfer Hub .

International Applicants

For International Student Application information, visit our International Student & Scholar Service page or see what documents are needed for students educated outside of the United States .

What is a Transcript?

We define an official record as one that details your complete academic history (all years) while in attendance at a college, university or any postsecondary institution. These records must be sent directly to us from the issuing institution and/or examining body in a sealed, school-issued envelope and must include the following:

• Dates of enrollment, courses taken and marks, grades or ratings in each subject.
• Institutional grading scale or other standard(s) of evaluation.
• Recent signature and date by a school official and must include an original institutional seal. Accepted signatures include: the Registrar, Dean, Principal, Controller of Examinations, Ministry of Education, or another appropriate school official/office (varies by country).

We do not accept the following:

• Documents certified by a notary public, translator or commissioner of oaths.
• Photocopies or other duplications of a record such as notarized copies, faxed or scanned documents.

Documents by a university must be official in order to be considered. Any document considered “official” is in a stamped and sealed envelope from the post-secondary institution. Any other forms of the documents will not be accepted.

Transcripts for Current New York City Public Schools (NYCPS)

Current New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) If you’ve entered your OSIS number on the application, we’ll retrieve an electronic copy of your high school record. If you did not enter your OSIS number, please contact our Help Desk for Students . If you are currently attending a NYC Charter School, please request an official transcript to be sent to [email protected] by your guidance counselor.

Transcripts for All Other High School Students

All other High School Students Request an official transcript from your high school to be sent to [email protected] . Your school can email us an official transcript or if your school uses Naviance, you can request your transcript by adding “The City University of New York (CUNY)” to your list of schools to which you’ve applied.

If you are currently attending or have graduated from a United States-administered American, International, or Department of Defense school, you can request an official transcript from your high school to be sent to [email protected] . If you are sending a transcript through SCOIR, send it only to one CUNY College, and all the other ones the student applied to, will have access to that transcript.

If you are currently attending or have graduated from a Missionary or other American private school, your school must meet CUNY standards for school accreditation. If your high school does not meet accreditation standards, you will be required to take the High School Equivalency test. See the High School Equivalency section below.

Transcripts for Students with High School Equivalency Diploma

Students with High School Equivalency Diploma

• If you received a High School Equivalency diploma from NY (also known as TASC ), send a copy of your diploma and scores. If you were eligible for HSE Regents exemptions, be sure to submit your high school transcript along with your HSE Diploma. If you received an equivalency diploma outside of NYS, contact the appropriate State Education Department for your record. Visit ged.com to learn more.
• HSE Diploma and Scores can be sent to [email protected] .

Transcripts for Home Schooled Students

Home Schooled Students Generally, your home-schooling curriculum should adhere to your school district’s preliminary education requirement for earning a high school diploma. This will allow us to review your entire record as a home-schooled student within the context of the academic requirements as outlined above.

• If you are a New York State resident who received home schooling, a transcript outlining all completed coursework with grades earned is required. You must also submit a letter from the superintendent of your school district or comparable chief school administrator certifying that you have completed the equivalent of a New York State four-year high school program through home schooling.
• If you are a senior who is currently completing a home-school program, you must submit a letter from the superintendent of your school district certifying that you are currently completing a program that is equivalent to a NYS four-year high school program. Upon completion, please submit a letter verifying that you have successfully completed the program.
• If you cannot obtain the letter from the high school district, you must obtain a High School Equivalency diploma. See the High School Equivalency section below.
• If you are an out-of-state resident who received home-schooling, a state-issued diploma is required. If you have not obtained a state-issued diploma, you must obtain your High School Equivalency diploma. ( for more information on how to obtain a High School Equivalency score )

Transcripts for Online and Correspondence School Students

Online and Correspondence Schools CUNY does not accept diplomas from any non-public correspondence, online or virtual high school. Students from these schools must successfully complete a high school equivalency examination to be considered for admission to a CUNY college.

Transcripts for CDOS Commencement Credential and IEP Diploma students

CDOS Commencement Credential and IEP Diploma Applicants with CDOS (Career Development and Occupational Studies) Commencement Credential or an IEP Diploma must earn a High School Equivalency Diploma.

If you are applying to Baruch College, Hunter College or Queens College, use the essay topics below. Baruch College recommends all freshman applicants to submit an essay. Hunter College and Queens College require an essay.

Essay Prompts

• Tell us something meaningful about yourself that is not reflected in your application. You may choose to speak about your interests, aspirations and/or background.
• It is often said that the road to success is paved with setbacks. Tell us about a time you faced a challenge or obstacle. What did you learn from it, and how did it contribute to your success?
• Share an essay on any topic. You may use an essay that you have previously written or one that discusses a topic of your choice.

Where to Email/Mail Your Documents

CUNY transcripts and other supporting materials could be submitted either electronically or via mail.

Submitting Electronically:

• [email protected] : Only to be used by High Schools or Colleges/Universities to send transcripts to us electronically.
• [email protected] : Home School Students, Students Educated Outside of the United States, HSE Students. Please note that documents received will be considered unofficial.

However, if the institution that you previously or are currently attending does not offer the option to submit documents online you can send them to:

Freshman Admission CUNY/UAPC P.O. Box 350136 Brooklyn, NY 11235

Macaulay Honors College Admission CUNY/UAPC P.O. Box 350046 Brooklyn, NY 11235

Transfer Admission CUNY/UAPC P.O. Box 350136 Brooklyn, NY 11235

Overnight/Express Shipping CUNY/UAPC 2001 Oriental Blvd., Building T-1, Room 122 Brooklyn, NY 11235

Please note that all materials and documents (including original documents) submitted become part of the admissions process at CUNY/UAPC and cannot be returned to the applicant. Please do not submit any original documents that you cannot request again (ie. Original Diplomas).

Supporting Documents

All applicants are encouraged to provide supporting documents as part of their applications – such as essays and letters of recommendation. Be sure to review the admission requirements of your intended program to see if any supporting documents are required.

SAT/ACT Test Scores

In light of the COVID-19 crisis, SAT and ACT test scores are not required nor considered in application review process for the Fall 2023 through Spring 2027 admission cycle. For more information on the suspension of SAT/ACT test scores, click here .

Students Educated Outside of the United States

If you were educated outside of the United States, you may need to submit additional documentation to complete your application to CUNY.

Transcripts

All Transcripts and associated documents must be translated. Please review our Translation Guidelines for more information.

Secondary School Transcripts

You will need to submit a copy of your complete academic record (all years), as well as any national or government certificates earned. Secondary School documents can be uploaded onto your CUNY application or in certain cases (ie. WAEC) where we require additional information they can be sent to [email protected] . Please review the list of Required Secondary School Credentials for more information.

Official University Transcripts

If you’ve attended university, you’ll need to request an official transcript from each university in order to be considered for admission. Please review the Official transcript section before submitting documents. Please have them send transcripts directly to [email protected] .

Evaluation Services

Applicants educated outside of the United States may choose to have their records evaluated by one of the Approved Evaluation Services listed below or by the University Application Processing Center .

1. Approved Evaluation Services

Students may consider the following outside evaluation agencies:

• Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, Inc.
• Educational Credential Evaluators
• Foreign Credential Evaluations, Inc.
• Foreign Credentials Service of America
• International Education Evaluations (IEE)
• International Education Research Foundation
• Institute of Foreign Credential Evaluations (IFCS)
• Josef Silny & Associates, Inc., International Education Consultants
• SpanTran: The Evaluation Company
• Transcript Research
• World Education Services, Inc.
• Secondary school record : an official course-by-course evaluation report which includes a grade point average (GPA) based on all secondary school course work and any external examination certificates earned.
• University record : an official course-by-course evaluation report which includes a GPA based on all University course work.
• Secondary school record : proof of secondary school graduation and an official course-by-course evaluation report.
• We will only accept evaluations that are sent directly from the evaluation service.
• Be sure to request that the evaluation service includes certified copies of all documentation used for the evaluation.

2. CUNY’s University Application Processing Center (UAPC)

CUNY’s University Application Processing Center can evaluate your transcripts free of charge.

UAPC does not evaluate until all required documents have been submitted. Please follow these guidelines:

• Please observe the list of Required Secondary School Credentials for your country.
• Observe the Translation Guidelines , to ensure a timely evaluation.
• Please submit the form to the relevant office at your previous institutions for official transcripts.
• An official transcript is a copy of your academic record sent directly from your University to CUNY at [email protected] .
• To ensure appropriate documentation is submitted, observe the requirements of an Official Transcript .

Translations

• Copies of complete secondary school record
• Secondary school graduation diploma
• Any external examination certificates earned
• An official transcript of university work, sent directly from the issuing institution

Official translations may be obtained from the following

• Consulate or embassy of the country that is issuing the document
• Translation agency
• Immigrant or refugee association in the U.S. representing the country issuing the document
• The institution where the student studied
• Faculty member of U.S. high school, college, or university (must signify his/her academic department and rank)

All translations must meet the following conditions

• Complete and literal (word-for-word) with no attempts to interpret or evaluate the credential
• Prepared in same format as the original document
• Typed on business or school letterhead stationery
• Signed by a translator attesting to familiarity with the foreign language

CUNY does not accept translations from the following

• The student or members of his/her family
• Individuals not affiliated with any of the organizations listed above

TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/DUOLINGO

If you are on a temporary visa and educated in a non-English speaking environment, you’ll need to submit official test scores for one of the following:

• IELTS (Academic Level)
• PTE (Academic level)

In order for your scores to be considered official, request them to be sent by the issuing agency to CUNY and/or list our university code 2950 when registering for the exams. Copies of scores uploaded to the application are considered unofficial.

Visit the TOEFL , IELTS , PTE or Duolingo website for more information on sending scores. Please review our TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/Duolingo Scores Comparison Chart for more information.

4 Check Your Status

Once you submit your application, we’ll send you an email to log into CUNYfirst. CUNYfirst allows all applicants to check on the status of their applications and view decisions. More information on activating your CUNYfirst account and checking your application status .

If you miss our freshman and transfer application deadlines , you might still be able to apply to one of our colleges that continues to accept applications after the deadline. If you are applying after the deadline date, you’ll be considered by each college on a space available basis.

You’ll receive an admission decision from each of the colleges you selected on your application. Visit our After You are Admitted page for next steps.

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Hunter College Requirements for Admission

Choose your test.

What are Hunter College's admission requirements? While there are a lot of pieces that go into a college application, you should focus on only a few critical things:

• GPA requirements
• Testing requirements, including SAT and ACT requirements
• Application requirements

In this guide we'll cover what you need to get into Hunter College and build a strong application.

School location: New York, NY

This school is also known as: Hunter College (City University of New York), CUNY Hunter

Admissions Rate: 47.8%

If you want to get in, the first thing to look at is the acceptance rate. This tells you how competitive the school is and how serious their requirements are.

The acceptance rate at Hunter College is 47.8% . For every 100 applicants, 48 are admitted.

This means the school is moderately selective . The school expects you to meet their requirements for GPA and SAT/ACT scores, but they're more flexible than other schools. If you exceed their requirements, you have an excellent chance of getting in. But if you don't, you might be one of the unlucky minority that gets a rejection letter.

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Hunter College GPA Requirements

Many schools specify a minimum GPA requirement, but this is often just the bare minimum to submit an application without immediately getting rejected.

The GPA requirement that really matters is the GPA you need for a real chance of getting in. For this, we look at the school's average GPA for its current students.

Average GPA: 3.7

The average GPA at Hunter College is 3.7 .

(Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA.

With a GPA of 3.7, Hunter College requires you to be above average in your high school class. You'll need at least a mix of A's and B's, with more A's than B's. You can compensate for a lower GPA with harder classes, like AP or IB classes. This will show that you're able to handle more difficult academics than the average high school student.

If you're currently a junior or senior, your GPA is hard to change in time for college applications. If your GPA is at or below the school average of 3.7, you'll need a higher SAT or ACT score to compensate . This will help you compete effectively against other applicants who have higher GPAs than you.

SAT and ACT Requirements

Each school has different requirements for standardized testing. Only a few schools require the SAT or ACT, but many consider your scores if you choose to submit them.

Hunter College hasn't explicitly named a policy on SAT/ACT requirements, but because it's published average SAT or ACT scores (we'll cover this next), it's likely test flexible. Typically, these schools say, "if you feel your SAT or ACT score represents you well as a student, submit them. Otherwise, don't."

Despite this policy, the truth is that most students still take the SAT or ACT, and most applicants to Hunter College will submit their scores. If you don't submit scores, you'll have one fewer dimension to show that you're worthy of being admitted, compared to other students. We therefore recommend that you consider taking the SAT or ACT, and doing well.

Hunter College SAT Requirements

Many schools say they have no SAT score cutoff, but the truth is that there is a hidden SAT requirement. This is based on the school's average score.

Average SAT: 1240

The average SAT score composite at Hunter College is a 1240 on the 1600 SAT scale.

This score makes Hunter College Competitive for SAT test scores.

Hunter College SAT Score Analysis (New 1600 SAT)

The 25th percentile SAT score is 1150, and the 75th percentile SAT score is 1330. In other words, a 1150 on the SAT places you below average, while a 1330 will move you up to above average .

Here's the breakdown of SAT scores by section:

SAT Score Choice Policy

The Score Choice policy at your school is an important part of your testing strategy.

Hunter College has the Score Choice policy of "All Scores."

This means that Hunter College requires you to send all SAT scores you've ever taken to their office.

This sounds daunting, but most schools don't actually consider all your scores equally. For example, if you scored an 1300 on one test and a 1500 on another, they won't actually average the two tests.

More commonly, the school will take your highest score on a single test date. Even better, some schools form a Superscore - that is, they take your highest section score across all your test dates and combine them.

Some students are still worried about submitting too many test scores. They're afraid that Hunter College will look down on too many attempts to raise your score. But how many is too many?

From our research and talking to admissions officers, we've learned that 4-6 tests is a safe number to submit . The college understands that you want to have the best chance of admission, and retaking the test is a good way to do this. Within a reasonable number of tests, they honestly don't care how many times you've taken it. They'll just focus on your score.

If you take it more than 6 times, colleges start wondering why you're not improving with each test. They'll question your study skills and ability to improve.

But below 6 tests, we strongly encourage retaking the test to maximize your chances. If your SAT score is currently below a 1240, we strongly recommend that you consider prepping for the SAT and retaking it . You don't have much to lose, and you can potentially raise your score and significantly boost your chances of getting in.

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Hunter College ACT Requirements

Just like for the SAT, Hunter College likely doesn't have a hard ACT cutoff, but if you score too low, your application will get tossed in the trash.

Average ACT: 24

The average ACT score at Hunter College is 24. This score makes Hunter College Moderately Competitive for ACT scores.

The 25th percentile ACT score is 21, and the 75th percentile ACT score is 27.

Even though Hunter College likely says they have no minimum ACT requirement, if you apply with a 21 or below, you'll have a very hard time getting in, unless you have something else very impressive in your application. There are so many applicants scoring 24 and above that a 21 will look academically weak.

ACT Score Sending Policy

If you're taking the ACT as opposed to the SAT, you have a huge advantage in how you send scores, and this dramatically affects your testing strategy.

Here it is: when you send ACT scores to colleges, you have absolute control over which tests you send. You could take 10 tests, and only send your highest one. This is unlike the SAT, where many schools require you to send all your tests ever taken.

This means that you have more chances than you think to improve your ACT score. To try to aim for the school's ACT requirement of 24 and above, you should try to take the ACT as many times as you can. When you have the final score that you're happy with, you can then send only that score to all your schools.

ACT Superscore Policy

By and large, most colleges do not superscore the ACT. (Superscore means that the school takes your best section scores from all the test dates you submit, and then combines them into the best possible composite score). Thus, most schools will just take your highest ACT score from a single sitting.

We weren't able to find the school's exact ACT policy, which most likely means that it does not Superscore. Regardless, you can choose your single best ACT score to send in to Hunter College, so you should prep until you reach our recommended target ACT score of 24.

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SAT/ACT Writing Section Requirements

Currently, only the ACT has an optional essay section that all students can take. The SAT used to also have an optional Essay section, but since June 2021, this has been discontinued unless you are taking the test as part of school-day testing in a few states. Because of this, no school requires the SAT Essay or ACT Writing section, but some schools do recommend certain students submit their results if they have them.

Hunter College considers the SAT Essay/ACT Writing section optional and may not include it as part of their admissions consideration. You don't need to worry too much about Writing for this school, but other schools you're applying to may require it.

Final Admissions Verdict

Because this school is moderately selective, strong academic performance will almost guarantee you admission . Scoring a 1330 SAT or a 27 ACT or above will nearly guarantee you admission. Because the school admits 47.8% of all applicants, being far above average raises the admission rate for you to nearly 100%.

If you can achieve a high SAT/ACT score, the rest of your application essentially doesn't matter. You still need to meet the rest of the application requirements, and your GPA shouldn't be too far off from the school average of 3.7. But you won't need dazzling extracurriculars and breathtaking letters of recommendation to get in. You can get in based on the merits of your score alone.

But if your score is a 1150 SAT or a 21 ACT and below, you have a good chance of being one of the unlucky few to be rejected.

Admissions Calculator

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• 20-50%: Lower but still good chance of getting in
• 5-20%: Reach school: Unlikely to get in, but still have a shot
• 0-5%: Hard reach school: Very difficult to get in

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Application Requirements

Every school requires an application with the bare essentials - high school transcript and GPA, application form, and other core information. Many schools, as explained above, also require SAT and ACT scores, as well as letters of recommendation, application essays, and interviews. We'll cover the exact requirements of Hunter College here.

Application Requirements Overview

• Common Application Not accepted
• Electronic Application Available
• Essay or Personal Statement
• Letters of Recommendation
• Interview Not required
• Application Fee $65
• Fee Waiver Available? Available
• Other Notes

Testing Requirements

• SAT or ACT Considered if submitted
• SAT Essay or ACT Writing Optional
• SAT Subject Tests
• Scores Due in Office February 1

Coursework Requirements

• Subject Required Years
• Foreign Language
• Social Studies

Deadlines and Early Admissions

• Offered? Deadline Notification
• Yes February 1 January 15

Admissions Office Information

• Address: 695 New York, NY 10065-5085
• Phone: (212) 772-4000 x4000
• Email: [email protected]

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Requirements for Graduation: Hunter Core and Major Field of Study

A student at Hunter College must earn a total of 120 credits to graduate with a bachelor’s degree. These 120 credits must include credits to satisfy the Hunter Core Requirement (up to 42 credits) and to satisfy the requirements of a major field of study (major). Credits for the Hunter Core and for a major usually do not add up to 120. A student may reach the necessary 120 credits by completing an additional major, a minor field of study (minor), a certificate program, or by taking elective courses.

Please note: New York State law requires a minimum number of liberal arts and science courses for undergraduate degrees, as follows:

BA 75% of credits towards the degree, 90 credits BS  50% of credits towards the degree, 60 credits BMus, BFA 30% of credits towards the degree, 40 credits

Please see  New York State Rule for Liberal Arts and Sciences Courses 

Declaring a Major

Students should confer with their advisor and can declare a major by visiting this page . Some majors require an application, audition/and or entrance exam.  For a complete list, please visit: same website… and departmental websites.

All matriculated students must declare a major no later than the semester in which the combination of credits earned and credits for which they are currently registered totals 60 or greater . Transfer students entering with 60 credits or more must declare their major before the end of their first semester of attendance at Hunter.

Requirements for a Major

All matriculated students must declare a major no later than the semester in which the combination of credits earned and credits for which they are currently registered totals 60 or greater. Transfer students entering with 60 credits or more must declare their major before the end of their first semester of attendance at Hunter. Students may find that some courses and career opportunities are available to them only if they have declared a major. In addition, under New York State guidelines, students who have not yet declared a major by the 61-credit point are ineligible for TAP financial aid. To declare or change a major, a student should get a major declaration form from the OASIS, Room 217 Hunter North and confer with an adviser in the major department.

For students who are nearing the 61-credit point and remain undecided about their choice of major, there are a number of avenues of assistance. Designated faculty in each academic department advise prospective majors about the undergraduate programs and related career possibilities. Also, the advisors in the Office of Student Services and Career Development Services offer assistance in choosing a major. The college is concerned that students select their major with careful consideration and with good knowledge of the range of options.

To earn a Hunter degree, students must complete at least half of their major credits at Hunter.

Major Courses and Hunter Core Courses

A course taken to satisfy a major requirement often may satisfy a Hunter Common Core requirement. However, students are not allowed to take more than two courses from one department or program to fulfill the Hunter Core Requirement (note: English Composition 1 will not be counted as an English course in this context).

More than One Major 

Before you declare multiple majors, please consider the following:

Declaration of more than one major may have significant implications for a student; for example, regarding additional time to graduation, professional certification, and/or issues concerning financial aid eligibility. Students are urged to meet frequently with academic advisors, faculty advisors in each major, and financial aid/scholarship advisors before they choose to pursue more than one major.

More than One B.A. Major

B.A. students have the option of declaring more than one major. Students must complete the Hunter General Education requirements as well as the requirements for all declared majors. B.A. students must complete at least 90 Liberal Arts credits to graduate regardless of which major(s) are selected.

More than One B.S. Major

B.S. students have the option of declaring up to two B.S. majors. Students must complete the Hunter General Education requirements as well as the requirements for all declared majors. B.S. students must complete at least 60 Liberal Arts credits to graduate regardless of which major(s) are selected.

Declaring Up to Two Majors between Different Undergraduate Degree Awards

Undergraduate students may declare up to two majors between different undergraduate degree awards (for example, combining a B.A. major with a B.S. major). Students who wish to complete the requirements for two majors from different degree awards have two options to achieve this.

One-degree option

In cases where a student completes the requirements for two declared majors from different award designations, the student may be awarded the degree associated with one of the two majors. Only one degree with one major will be awarded. For the identification of the second major, a notation of completion of all of the requirements of the second major will reside in the transcript permanent comment section. This is a minimum 120-credit option.

Two-degree option

Students who complete the requirements for two declared majors from different degree awards may opt to receive two undergraduate degrees and two diplomas. In order to be awarded two degrees, such as a B.A. and B.S., students must complete at least an additional 30 credits in residence beyond the standard 120 total credits required for a bachelor’s degree. This is a minimum 150-credit option. It may take students five or more years to complete this option.

Note: Students enrolled in the Thomas Hunter Honors Program may declare up to two majors between different undergraduate degree awards, at least one in a B.A. field, in addition to the Special Honors Curriculum major.

Important considerations

With either option, students must complete the Hunter General Education requirements as well as the requirements for all declared majors and complete all degree requirements from both degree awards. Degree award requirements may differ with respect to number of required liberal arts credits or minimum required cumulative grade point average. For students with majors in two different degree awards (e.g., B.A. and B.S.) the following applies: • If the degree awards have a different number of required liberal arts credits, the student must complete the higher number of required liberal arts credits. • If the degree awards have different requirements for minimum cumulative grade point average, the student must earn the higher required minimum cumulative grade point average.

Double Counting Between or Among Multiple Majors

Courses may satisfy the requirements of more than one major. Double counting between or among majors occurs when a student uses a course or courses to count towards the credit requirements of more than one declared major. When double counting is allowed, the student does not need to take additional courses to reach the required number of credits in the major. A student is allowed to double count courses between or among majors if and only if such double counting is allowed by all the majors for which the student has declared and towards which the credits apply. If any department or program for which the student has declared a major and towards which the credits apply does not have an approved policy that allows double counting of courses between or among majors, then double counting is not allowed. The student who uses the course(s) to satisfy the requirements of more than one major must take additional courses as approved by the major department(s) or program(s) to reach the required number of credits in each major.

Double Counting Between Majors and Minors

Courses may satisfy the requirements of both a major and a minor. Double counting occurs when departments allow a course or courses to count towards the credit requirements of both a major and a minor. When double counting is allowed, the student does not need to take additional courses to reach the required number of credits in the program. A student is allowed to double count courses between majors and minors if such double counting is allowed by the minor program, except when such courses are also used to fulfill the Hunter Focus requirement. If a minor program does not have an approved policy that allows double counting of courses between majors and minors, then double counting is not allowed.”

Advising 

Hunter College is concerned that students select their major(s) with careful consideration and with good knowledge of the range of options. For students who are nearing the 60-credit point and remain undecided about their choice of major, there are a number of avenues of assistance. Designated faculty advisors in each academic department can inform prospective majors about their undergraduate programs and related career possibilities. Also, the advisers in the Office of Advising and Career Development Services can offer assistance in choosing a major.

Each department has advisers to help students with such matters as course content, when a course is expected to be given, how a course is conducted (lecture, discussion) and the textbook(s) to be used. Students may want to discuss majoring in a subject before they make their official decision or to inquire about graduate schools. Majors should see the department advisers frequently to discuss their interests. 

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Select Your Desired Program

The School of Education offers a robust set of graduate programs in teacher education, counseling and leadership. To view details about your program of interest, consult our Graduate Programs page for programs by developmental level or specialization, or review our alphabetical list of graduate programs

Review Application Deadlines per Program

The application deadlines for each program vary. Most programs accept applications for enrollment in the Fall and Spring semesters. Only one application is open at a time. Applicants with foreign credentials are encouraged to submit early to account for additional processing time.

May 1 Extended Deadline

• Adolescent French (MA and Advanced Certificate)
• Adolescent Italian (MA and Advanced Certificate)
• Adolescent Spanish (MA and Advanced Certificate)
• Bilingual Education – Childhood or Early Childhood (MSEd)
• Bilingual Extension – NY Certified Teachers or PPS (Advanced Certificate)
• Educational Psychology

May 15 Extended Deadline

• Adolescent Chinese (MA) – May 15
• Adolescent English (MA and Advanced Certificate) – May 15
• Blind and Visually Impaired Programs (MSEd and Advanced Certificate) – May 15
• Blind and Visually Impaired – Orientation and Mobility (Advanced Certificate) – May 15
• Childhood Special Education – Behavior Disorders or Learning Disabilities (MSEd) – May 15
• Childhood Special Education – Severe/Multiple Disabilities Programs (MSEd) – May 15
• Childhood Special Education – Behavior Disorders (Advanced Certificate) – May 15
• Childhood Special Education – Learning Disabilities (Advanced Certificate) – May 15
• Early Childhood Education (MSEd and Advanced Certificate) – May 15
• Early Childhood Development and Learning Diverse Children and Families (MSEd) – May 15
• Early Childhood Development and Learning: Diverse Children and Families (Advanced Certificate) – May 15
• Early Childhood Development and Learning: Diverse Children and Families – Severe/Multiple Disabilities (MSEd) – May 15
• Music Education (MA) – May 15
• Professional Certification (Advanced Preparation) in Special Education(MSEd) – May 15
• Severe and Multiple Disabilities Programs (MSEd and Advanced Certificate) – May 15
• Visual Impairment Programs including Rehabilitation Teaching and Orientation and Mobility (MSEd and Advanced Certificate) – May 15

June 1 Extended Deadline

• Adolescent Latin (MA and Advanced Certificate) – June 1
• Adolescent Special Education MSEd (Online or In-Person) and Advanced Certificate – June 1
• Childhood Education (MSEd) – June 1
• Computer Science Education (MSEd) – June 1
• Computer Science Education (Advanced Certificate) – June 1
• Dance Education (Advanced Certificate) – June 1
• Educational Leadership: SBL/SDL  – CLASS and ADSUP Tracks (MSEd and Advanced Certificate) – June 1
• Educational Leadership: School District Leadership (Advanced Certificate) – June 1
• Gifted Education – June 1
• TESOL Programs (MSEd and Advanced Certificate) – June 1

April 15 Extended Deadline

• Adolescent Biology (MA and Advanced Certificate) – April 15
• Adolescent Chemistry (MA and Advanced Certificate) – April 15
• Adolescent Earth Science (MA and Advanced Certificate) – April 15
• Adolescent Mathematics (MA, Advanced Certificate and Professional Cert.) – April 15
• Adolescent Physics (MA and Advanced Certificate) – April 15
• Adolescent Social Studies (MA and Advanced Certificate) – April 15
• Childhood STEM Education – April 15
• Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling (MSEd) – April 15
• Dance Education – April 15
• Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MSEd) – April 15
• Elementary Math Specialist – April 15
• Literacy Education – Birth-Grade 6 and Grades 5-12 (MSEd) – April 15
• Mathematics Development – April 15
• Mathematics and Technology – April 15
• Mental Health Counseling (Advanced Certificate) – April 15
• Science and Robotics – April 15
• Science and Technology – April 15
• Visual Arts Education (MA) – April 15

Fall Application Closed

• Applied Behavior Analysis (MS and Advanced Certificate) – March 15
• Instructional Leadership (EdD) – February 15
• Mental Health Counseling (MSEd) – February 1
• School Counseling (MSEd) – February 1

Application Deadlines by Program for Spring 2025

Applicants with foreign credentials are encouraged to apply by September 1.

• October 15th for all programs

The following programs do not accept spring applications:

• Adolescent Special Education Generalist Online Cohort (MSEd)
• Childhood Special Education – Learning Disabilities (Advanced Certificate)
• Computer Science Education (MSEd and Advanced Certificate)

Dance Education

• Early Childhood Development and Learning: Diverse Children and Families (Advanced Certificate)
• Elementary Math Specialist (MSEd)
• Gifted Education
• Instructional Leadership (EdD)
• Mathematics Development
• Mathematics and Technology
• Mental Health Counseling (MSEd and Advanced Certificate)
• School Counseling
• Science and Robotics
• Science and Technology

Create Your Graduate Application Account

The application for graduate admission is entirely online. You can begin your application, save the information, and come back to it at a later date. To start your application visit Apply Yourself .

For more information including technical support visit Graduate Admissions .

Review Application Materials

Statement of purpose.

All applicants are required to upload an essay (500 words) indicating their objectives for graduate study. In your essay, address:

• why you want to pursue this specific graduate program
• which population(s) you would like to work with and why
• your relevant skills and expertise
• your potential to contribute to the field of education

Include your name and program of interest in the header of your essay.

Some programs have specific prompts for the Statement of Purpose. Check your program admission page to see if your program of interest has any specific topics that should be addressed in your essay.

Optional Supplemental Statement

The School of Education may admit applicants who do not meet the GPA requirements for admission to its programs. Reflect on your academic background and personal experiences. In 200 – 300 words, provide additional context for your undergraduate education and describe how your past experiences would inform your approach to graduate school. Discuss your potential to positively contribute to the School of Education and the counseling, teaching, or leadership profession. 

Find more information, including technical support, on the Graduate Admissions page .

Educational History (Transcripts)

In the Educational History section of the application, you must upload transcripts for each post-secondary school you have attended, including graduate and undergraduate institutions where you earned (or will earn) a degree, studied for one semester or more, or study abroad.

Official transcripts should be mailed to the Graduate Admissions Office (Room 223 North) upon acceptance to a program.

For Applicants with Transcripts from Non-US Institutions

Applicants with transcripts from non-US institutions must submit original academic transcripts, evidence of degree conferral, and a course-by-course evaluation report. Find more information, including technical support, on the Graduate Admissions page.

Work History and Resume

List your current position and previous positions in the Work History section of the application. You are encouraged to upload your current resume with your employment history, educational history, teaching certifications, and any other relevant experience or awards.

Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation are required for all applicants. Letters of recommendation should speak to your academic ability to succeed in graduate study and to your potential in the field. You will be asked to enter the names and email addresses of two references. Letters of recommendation are submitted electronically through the application system.

Standardized Tests

Graduate record exam (gre).

The faculty of the School of Education recently voted to waive the GRE admission requirement for start terms: Spring 2024 through Fall 2025.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Exam

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Exam is only required for applicants with foreign credentials. Effective June 1, 2021, applicants with foreign credentials who also hold a prior Master’s or Doctoral degree from an English Speaking Institution are exempt from this requirement.   Admission is offered only to those students who are fully prepared in English as demonstrated in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam. Official scores must be sent to Hunter College, Graduate Admissions Office, institutional code 2301. Applicants must meet the minimum score requirements in each section and overall listed below.

Minimum Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores for all programs

• Overall: TOEFL iBT: 90/ Paper Based Test: 575/ Computer Administered Test: 233
• Writing: TOEFL iBT Writing Section: 22/ Paper Based Test of Written English: 4.5
• Speaking: TOEFL iBT Speaking Section: 23/ Paper Based Test of Spoken English: 45

Minimum International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores for all programs

• Overall IELTS: 6.5
• Writing: 6.5
• Speaking: 7

View additional information about the TOEFL/IELTS requirements at Hunter College .

Oral Proficiency Interview for Adolescent Spanish, Italian, French & Chinese Education Applicants

Applicants are required to earn a score of Advanced Low on the Oral Proficiency Interview. Register for the OPI exam at languagetesting.com . Score reports may be uploaded to the application or submitted via email to [email protected] after applying.

Supplemental Materials

Some programs require additional exams, writing samples, or auditions.

Adolescent English

Applicants are required to submit a writing sample of about 10 pages (preferably an undergraduate literary criticism paper).

Applied Behavior Analysis Master’s Program

Applicants should upload an additional statement answering the following questions:

• What is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)? Why are you interested in pursuing graduate education and training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)? What are your long-term goals related to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)?
• The Applied Behavior Analysis (MS) program requires two 180-hour practica. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) students must complete this requirement at a site affiliated with Hunter College. Please explain your availability to complete this program requirement.
• The Applied Behavior Analysis (MS) program also includes a capstone experience in which Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) students must complete either an experimental thesis or a clinical project. Please give an example of a clinical experience you’ve had that might inform your capstone experience.

Bilingual Education Programs

Applicants should upload a Spanish, French, or Mandarin translation of their Statement of Purpose.

Counseling Programs

Additional Essay Prompt: Consider you are a counseling student providing services at a counseling internship placement site, what type of client or client issue would be difficult for you, and why? How do you think you would cope with this situation? Please respond to these questions in 400 – 600 words.

In lieu of an in-person audition, candidates should provide a 5-15 minute video of creative work. Please include a brief written synopsis of the video, describing the context of the piece and how to identify you if there is more than one performer. Upload the video(s) to YouTube or Vimeo as a public, private, or unlisted video, and add the link(s) to your CV. Visit the Dance Application page for more information.

Music Education

An audition is required. Visit the Music Audition page for more information.

Instructional Leadership, EdD

Additional Essay Prompt: Please upload a supplemental essay of approximately 500 words describing a specific area of professional interest you want to research in your EdD program and explain how this line of inquiry fits into your professional goals.

Visual Arts Education

Upload your artwork portfolio consisting of 10 slides at hunter.slideroom.com .

Pay the Application Fee and Submit Your Application

A $75 application processing fee is required for all applications. You can pay the application fee via credit card upon submission, or via check or money order after submission.

For additional information, including technical support, visit the Graduate Admissions Application Fee page.

CUNY Sponsored Application Fee

Applicants applying to the programs listed below by June 30, 2024, will have their application fee sponsored by CUNY. These programs include:

• Adolescent Mathematics (MA)
• Adolescent Mathematics (Advanced Certificate)
• Adolescent Mathematics Professional Certificate (MA)
• Childhood Education with a Specialization in STEM (MSEd)
• Elementary Mathematics Specialist Program (MSEd)
• Bilingual Education Extension – NYS Teachers (Advanced Certificate)
• Bilingual Extension for Pupil Personnel Services (Advanced Certificate)
• Bilingual Childhood Education (MSEd)
• Bilingual Early Childhood Education (MSEd)

Hunter College Seniors and Undergraduate Alumni Fee Waiver

All current Hunter College Seniors and all Hunter College alumni (undergraduate) are eligible to receive an application fee waiver when applying to a graduate program for the Fall 2024 term. Here’s how to receive your application fee waiver:

• Apply Online  *click on the Create Account tab
• In the Educational History section , be sure to indicate that you received or will receive your bachelor’s degree from Hunter College
• After you have completed and reviewed your application, click the “Submit Application” button
• Do not pay the $75 application processing fee. The online graduate degree application system should bypass the payment method. If not, choose the “Pay by Check” payment option, but do not submit a payment.
• Within a few days, the Graduate Admissions Office will confirm your Hunter College graduation status, and automatically process your application fee waiver.

Applicants with Foreign Credentials

If you completed your bachelor’s degree outside the U.S. where English was not the native language, or if you completed fewer than 90 credits toward your bachelor’s degree in the U.S. you are considered an International Student. Applicants with foreign credentials who need an F-1 or J-1 Visa are currently ineligible to apply to the following programs:

• Applied Behavior Analysis, Advanced Certificate
• Applied Behavior Analysis, MS
• Visual Impairment – Rehabilitation Teaching, MSEd
• Visual Impairment – Combined Rehabilitation Teaching and Orientation and Mobility, MSEd

Find more information about visa procedures for international students on the Graduate Admissions page .

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Hunter College is a large public university with an acceptance rate of 36%. Located in Manhattan's East Side, and part of  CUNY , Hunter has done well in national rankings because of its strong academic programs and relatively low cost of attendance. High achieving students might consider the Macaulay Honors College which offers tuition waivers, special classes, and many other perks. Hunter College has an impressively diverse study body, and the school's location in New York City offers students a world of cultural, social, and professional experiences.

Interested in applying to Hunter College? Here are the admissions statistics you should know including average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs of admitted students.

Acceptance Rate

For students who entered CUNY Hunter College in the 2018-19 academic year, the acceptance rate was 36%. This means that for every 100 applicants, 36 received acceptance letters and 64% were rejected. As these numbers suggest, Hunter has a selective admissions process.

SAT Scores and Requirements

All applicants to Hunter College must submit either SAT or ACT scores. The SAT is by far the most popular exam. For students entering the university in the 2018-19 academic year, 88% submitted SAT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of Hunter College's admitted students fall within the  top 35% nationally  on the SAT. For the evidence-based reading and writing section, 50% of students admitted to Hunter College scored between 570 and 650, while 25% scored below 570 and 25% scored above 650. On the math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 580 and 680, while 25% scored below 580 and 25% scored above 680. Applicants with a composite SAT score of 1330 or higher will have particularly competitive chances at Hunter College.

Requirements

Hunter College does not require the optional SAT essay, nor does the college require applicants to take any SAT subject tests. Note that Hunter will consider your highest section from each individual section across all SAT test dates.

ACT Scores and Requirements

All applicants to Hunter College must submit either SAT or ACT scores. Because such a small percentage of Hunter applicants take the ACT, the college does not publish data regarding the number of applicants who submit ACT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of Hunter College's admitted students fall within the  top 22% nationally  on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to Hunter College received a composite ACT score between 25 and 32, while 25% scored above 32 and 25% scored below 25.

Hunter does not require the optional ACT writing section. Unlike many universities, Hunter College superscores ACT results; your highest subscores from multiple ACT sittings will be considered.

In 2019, the middle 50% of Hunter College's incoming class had high school GPAs between 88 and 94. 25% had a GPA above 94, and 25% had a GPA below 88. These results suggest that most successful applicants to Hunter College have primarily A and high B grades.

Self-Reported GPA/SAT/ACT Graph

The admissions data in the graph is self-reported by applicants to Hunter College. GPAs are unweighted. Find out how you compare to accepted students, see the real-time graph, and calculate your chances of getting in with a free Cappex account.

Admissions Chances

CUNY Hunter College receives thousands of applications, and well over half of applicants are unsuccessful in receiving an offer of admission. To get in, you're going to need grades and test scores that are above average. In the graph above, the blue and green dots represent accepted students. Note that there are some red dots (rejected students) and yellow dots (waitlisted students) hidden behind the green and blue in the middle of the graph. Some students with grades and test scores that were on target for Hunter did not get in. At the same time, some students were accepted with test scores and grades that were below the norm.

These seeming inconsistencies are because the CUNY application used by all of the CUNY campuses is evaluated holistically . Hunter College and the other CUNY schools want to see high grades in rigorous courses and strong test scores, but they also take into consideration your application essay .

All admissions data has been sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics and Hunter College Undergraduate Admissions Office .

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Degree Requirements: Writing Intensive

Complete at least 1 courses in the following Course Sets:

Writing Intensive

Transfer Students

Transfer students must take at least one Writing Intensive course, designated with a “W” in the catalog, at Hunter College. The number of Writing Intensive courses required is determined by the number of credits transferred.

Note: Specific sections of courses containing significant writing are listed with a  W  designation in the Schedule of Classes. Please note that not all sections of a course are necessarily offered with significant writing. To satisfy the Writing Requirement a section designated as  W  in the Schedule of Classes must be taken.

2nd Degree Students

Students who have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution are exempt from the General Education requirements

Bachelor of Social Work

Bachelor of Social Work Graduating Class

The Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College is proud to launch its practice based BSW Program for Fall 2016. The BSW Program is open to matriculated Hunter College students with a credit range of up to 80 credits.

The BSW Program offers students the opportunity to link theory and practice by participating in a robust curriculum and established field placements. Students will learn the core skills of assessment, engagement, intervention, advocacy, and documentation through a generalist practice lens. The BSW program will prepare our students to become knowledgeable, caring front line workers in areas of Child Welfare and Care Coordination.

Requirements

• Must be a full-time student at Hunter College.
• Completion of the Introduction to Social Work gateway course with a “B” or better which includes having completed 32 hours of volunteer assignment.
• Must have an overall GPA, of at least a 2.75 for admission.

How to Apply

Current Hunter Students

Fill out the Silberman School of Social Work BSW Application

Attach the following documents:

• Essay/Personal Statement (200 to 500 words): Why do you want to pursue your BSW? What makes you a suitable BSW student? Why do you want to pursue the Child Welfare or Care Coordination track?
• Field Work Experience Verification Letter

Transfer Students

Fill out the CUNY  Application for Transfer Applicants at www.cuny.edu/apply and submit the application fee.

Add the name/email for a minimum of two recommenders to the CUNY Application for Transfer Applicants. Please note, one recommender should be academic and one from a volunteer or paid experience in social work related field. The system will automatically alert the recommender of your request via email.

Step 4 (for transfer applicants only) :

Request for official transcripts from all previously attended institutions to be sent to the CUNY University Application Processing Center (UAPC):

Transfer Admission CUNY/UAPC P.O. Box 359023 Brooklyn, NY 11235-9023

For additional details on the CUNY Application, please visit www.cuny.edu/apply .

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Application Period

Applications must be completed and submitted by March 30, 2024. (All Supporting documents are due by April 8, 2024) 

CUNY Application for Transfer Applicants for Fall 2024 is available on www.cuny.edu/apply website. If you have any questions regarding BSW Admissions, please read the Frequently Asked Questions listed on the site. In addition, you can email the department at [email protected] . Have a question? Read our FAQs for the BSW Program.

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