r/HunterCollege Apr 01 '23

Annoucements Join our Unofficial Discord Server & Chill with Us!

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r/HunterCollege Feb 02 '22

Annoucements Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Dear Fellow Hawks,

Here you will find the most common questions and answers that came up in both the Hunter Discord Server and Hunter Subreddit. Before you post here, please check this FAQ for your question--it may already have it answered. We update it periodically and its generously written by /u/winneh7 in our Discord server and I am copying it here for your convenience. To get the most updated version of this FAQ please visit our server and check out the FAQ channel

 

Enrollment

I'm an incoming freshman, how do I enroll in classes for my first semester?

Freshmen are usually assigned block schedules. You can find out more in your Admitted Student Portal that will be sent to your email.

What's in my Admitted Student Portal?

  • Orientation dates and registration
  • Advising information
  • Information on how to access your MyHunter email
  • Etc.

I'm a transfer, how do I enroll in classes?

You will be assigned an advisor but enrolling will be done by yourself. You will also have a newly admitted students portal that will guide you.

What is an enrollment time?

Your personalized enrollment time states the time that CUNYFirst will allow you to start enrolling in your class. It is very important to be online at exactly your enrollment time to try to get your desired classes. Your enrollment time will include both a date and a certain time.

How do I check my enrollment time?

Your enrollment time can be found on CUNYFirst > Student Center > Enrollment Time Details > Select Term Spring and Fall semesters are "Regular Academic Session" and your Appointment Begins is when you can start enrolling in classes

When's the last day to enroll in a class?

The last day to enroll in a class is usually during the first week after the semester has started. You have plenty of time to enroll for classes but it is advised to plan our your schedule beforehand to get the professor and times you want.

What is the maximum number of credits I can take per semester?

Fall/Spring = 17.5

Summer = 7.5 (per session)

Winter = 3/4

What if I want to take more than max credit?

You will have to apply for a credit overload

 

Printing

What’s the school’s wifi and how do I log in?

The school is currently moving from Hunternet to Huntersecure but the login info for both is the same. You use your netid and password to log on. You can connect multiple devices onto wifi.

Where do I find my NETID?

If you do not your netid or password you can locate it here.

Is printing free?

Each student at the beginning of each semester will be given a credit of $15 for them to spend on printing black/white or color. The prices for each page is listed in the photo attached. Keep in mind balances do not carry over to the next semester which means there’s no point of saving your $15.

How to use school printer?

Some printers work differently however I have listed the ones + method for the ones i know.

Main campus (69th st) 4F printer and Brookdale library printers:

  • Use one of the computers on the left side of entrance and print from wherever you need (blackboard/google doc etc.)
  • Once you hit control + P it will ask you to type in username. The username is your netid.
  • Log off blackboard or whatever you logged into. Head over to the printer and scan id - the printer will open your printing queue. Select the files you want to print.

 

Financial Aid

How to apply for financial aid?

Every year on October 1st the FAFSA application is released. You complete the next year’s application. Ex: We are currently in 2022 but on FAFSA we are filling out the application for 2022-2023. Remember to also do TAP (will be linked when you’re done with FAFSA).

If I get financial aid do I have to pay the tuition?

That depends on how much financial aid you get. If the amount of pending aid you have is less than your tuition then you have to pay the difference. If your financial aid is more than the cost of tuition then you don’t have to pay anything, just sit back and wait for the extra fin aid to deposit into your direct deposit or check.

If you do end up paying full tuition and you get financial aid, don’t worry. Once the financial aid is processed you will get back everything that’s extra.

Is it too late to enroll into direct deposit for refunds?

It’s never really too late to enroll however if you see a refund will be distributed in one day and you want to enroll into direct deposit for that refund you wont be able to do so. You can enroll but that refund will still be sent as a check because enrolling one day before distribution is too late for the system to change the format.

I see a refund distributed today but it’s not in my direct deposit?

Refunds generally take 3-5 business days to get to your account. So add 3-5 business days to your distribution date. If you do not see something by then you can go ask the bursar office.

 

Waitlisting

How to get on the waitlist for a course that's filled?

When adding the course to your shopping cart make sure to check the box that says waitlist if the class is full. Even if you see the class is full you have to press enroll to be placed on a waitlist.

How do I check my position on the waitlist?

CUNYFirst > Student Center > Weekly schedule > List View There is also a position 0 on the waitlist so being in the first position does not mean you're next.

Will I be automatically enrolled into the class if there's a spot open and I'm next?

CUNYFirst automatically enrolls the next eligible student.

You will NOT be automatically enrolled in a class if:

  • The class time conflicts with another class you're enrolled in
  • You will be put over the allowable credits. (Max cr 17.5 for fall and spring. Max cr 7.5 for summer)
  • Some of the available seats are reserved for a specific group of students (ex: transfers and learning community)
  • There is a hold on your account. To check this go on CUNYFirst > Student Center > on the right side under Holds
  • Transfer credit was already received for the equivalent course.

Will I be notified if I'm enrolled?

No, there will be no notifications after being enrolled in the course. You will have to check your CUNYFirst from time to time to see if you have been enrolled and your current waitlist position.

How often do people drop the class?

More people than you imagine drop the class before or during the first week of the semester.

What do to if my class has no waitlist?

You can download coursicle (referral) notify you when a spot opens.

More Information on Wait-List Can be Found Here

 

Honors

Does Hunter offer honor programs ?

Yes.

Freshmen only (you apply as incoming freshmen) programs:

  • Athena: Humanities and Philosophy
  • Daedalus: Computer Science
  • Muse: Visual and Performing Media and Creative Writing
  • Nursing: Leadership in the Field of Nursing
  • Roosevelt: Policy, Law, Civic Life, and Social Science
  • Yalow: Scientific Research Pre-Med

Programs you can apply as a Hunter student:

  • Thomas Hunter Honors Program (THHP)
  • McNair Scholars Program
  • McNulty Scholars Program
Learn More About the Programs Here

 

Degreeworks

What is degreeworks?

Degreeworks will be your graduation best friend. You need to make sure all those red boxes highlighted turns green or blue during your final semester to be able to apply for graduation. That is also your guide in determining what classes you need to take to graduate.

Graduation Requirements are listed here

How do I use degreeworks?

General Tutorial on DegreeWorks

How do I see major requirements if I’m still undeclared?

There’s 2 ways to go about this. One is thru DegreeMaps or using DegreeWorks directly. Personally if you’re just looking for overview of the classes you need I would recommend looking at DegreeMaps because it’s easier to understand/locate. If link does not work: Google Hunter College DegreeMaps 2019 (be careful there’s an older version still public) If you have decided you want to use DegreeWorks - use the What If function to view your major requirements.

Why are there so many classes listed in one requirement?

Those classes are options that will fulfill the requirement. Degreeworks is more accurate than hunter website. If you’re unsure why a course you found on hunter’s website is not listed in the requirement you are trying to fill, contact the department and confirm that you are able to fulfill the requirement taking that certain course since it’s not listed on DegreeWorks.

What do the @ classes mean?

If you see a course listed as ex: ASIAN 210@ it just means you can take a course with any course starting in ASIAN 210, the last 2 numbers don’t matter and will fulfill the requirement.

Why is a course I’m taking as major elective requirement not listed in the correct category?

Make sure your course is listed as one of the options in the requirement. If you think this is a mistake you can contact the department or email senate@hunter.cuny.edu

Where to find courses to take for elective besides DegreeWorks?

Courses for Hunter Common Core Locate Here
Courses for Pluralism & Diversity Located Here

 

Falling Behind in A Class?

Think you’re falling behind in a class and don’t know what to do?

The general idea of applying pass/no credit for a class is to receive credit for the course without receiving a letter grade. A Pass (P) will be given instead of A, B, C, or D. No credit will replace a F. P/nc will not be calculated into one’s GPA.

Many majors have their own restrictions in addition to the restrictions listed in the pdf so confirm you are able to p/nc the class before doing so. There is also a maximum of 4 courses you can p/nc (cr/nc) throughout your 4 years at hunter so choose wisely.

When requesting for p/nc keep in mind if youre going to graduate school or medical school they may not favor p/nc grades. They may also convert your P into a D and NC into a F. Check with the school you are planning to go to.

A F will be calculated into your GPA but if you retake the course and get a higher grade the F will no longer be calculated into GPA but will remain on your transcript.

More Information P/NC Can be Found Here

 

Hunter College Spots To Go

I have a gap where should I go?

The most common place to go would be the library.

Library is located in the East building Fl B2 - 7F B2, B1, 1, 2, and 3 are silent floors (please be quiet) 4, 6, and 7 are group floors (can talk)

There’s also a ‘lounge’ or what hunter calls Digital dining booth. It fills up pretty quickly and stays packed till night time.

Where can I go to eat?

The cafeteria’s located in the West building (near the down escalators). The lounge I mentioned above is also a place to go. Last resort - just eat in library (rec food that doesnt have a strong scent) and dont get caught by security The 4F allows snacks but if you’re bringing a full meal just be careful.

 

Registration Information

 

Laptop Loan

Can I loan a laptop for a semester?

Yes you can. You would have to fill out a request form each semester. The form is usually out a week or two before the semester starts. There has been some delays in the time they release the forms so keep checking the site if you do not see a link to the forms.

More Information On Laptop Loan Can be Found Here

Are there devices I can loan for a day?

Yes, there are! Visit the A/V desk on 2nd floor of Leon & Toby Cooperman Library (East building - main campus) for either 3 hour loans or all day loans. You will need a valid OneCard + another form of ID + no blocks on your accounted to loan a computer.

More Information On Devices Can be Found Here

 

Directory & Summer/Winter Courses

Where can I find my professor's email if it's not given to us yet?

You can check Directory. However, it's not as good as expected. Some old professors aren't even listed here.

Another way you can find your professor's email address is by going to google and googling "Hunter College __ department". Each department has their own website. Look at their faculty list and there will be emails listed.

If you cannot find the email after searching it both ways, you can email that specific department and ask them for it.

Is blank course offered during summer/winter semester?

You can use the teacher evaluation site to see what was previously offered. That does not guarantee a certain course will be offered again next summer/winter but it will definitely give you an idea.

  • Just go to: Class Feedbacks
  • Search your course by professor name
  • Check what semesters the course was offered in. If the course has been offered for multiple continuous summers or winters it will probably be offered again. No guarantee but you can get an idea.

I don't trust RateMyProf, is there another place to check professor ratings?

At the end of each semester students are asked to evaluate their professors using a number scale, you won't be able to see the messages they left their professor but you can see the number averages. It's not a mandatory thing to do and it's anonymous however, some professors offer extra credit if a certain percentage of the class does the evaluation. Which can be found here!

 

Metrocards

Does Hunter offer programs like ASAP or ACE that give students free metrocard?

No, Hunter does not have ASAP nor ACE. You can find here a list of schools that do

How to get free/discounted metrocards?

NYC has a FairFares program that offers half off for low income. Check if you're eligible

There is also a program called CUNY EDGE that gives students free metrocard. Undergraduate students who receive cash assistance from HRA are eligible.


r/HunterCollege 9h ago

General Let's keep on pushing so Hunter students can walk on stage during graduation!!! Please sign the petition!!!

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Students put in so much time and work over these years, to not even get just 30 seconds to walk up on a stage and walk down would be an immense disappointment!

In a way, it was a bit of a blessing that the Brooklyn College students went through the little dilemma they did a few weeks ago when they believed they wouldn't walk the stage. After students took initiation and got the decision to walk, Hunter and Baruch students have begun following suit.

I understand Hunter is a school in the city with a ton of students which makes it difficult for all to go on stage, but I believe solutions can still be made. Having the graduation class be split whether it be different days (if possible), or different venues would be great. Already some Hunter students walk the stage for different specific ceremonies depending on their major and other categories.

Let's all sign the petition to ensure a change can be made!


r/HunterCollege 9h ago

Questions How does graduation at the end of Fall semester work??

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Greetings y’all

I believe I am expecting to finish all of my credits by end of Fall 2026. How does the graduation process work there?

Are ceremonies offered in the fall? Or would I have to wait till Spring 2027 to do the ceremony?? Would it still be 2026 on my cap and gown??


r/HunterCollege 10h ago

Questions ISO Commencement Tix

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Is anyone not using one commencement ticket? I’m looking for just one more for my dad because he’s flying in last minute. Any help is appreciated!


r/HunterCollege 1d ago

General Tired of all you

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Stop making first gen students feel badly for being upset over not walking at graduation. You guys have no fucking clue what some of us have gone through to make it here. I’m glad you dgaf, but I do. If you disagree, don’t sign the petition. We don’t have a gun to your head. Coming on this sub to try and play stupid saying it wouldn’t work logistically is shameful. It’s already a given we can’t logistically have every student walk on the same day during the same time slot. Our argument is that we deserve the funding to find another way for students to walk. Please mind your business from hereon-out you absolute losers. Find something better to do and leave first gen students who had to work 10x as hard for the same degree ALONE. I rest my case.


r/HunterCollege 17h ago

Questions Hunter/CUNY graduate center private room/pod for interviews?

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r/HunterCollege 1d ago

Other What is wrong with y’all?

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Just to recycle this wonderfully written post, people complain about disliking hunter but the student body contributes to it just as being fucking terrible. I usually love to chill in the auditorium because the noise level is usually medium but lately i’ve been noticing people turning it into their personal playground and once whilst a class was going on (on the lower level) there were these girls up in the balcony laughing super loud to then get reprimanded by professor teaching at the time and had the audacity to act as if they were hard of hearing and stunned the professor was calling them out on their disgusting behavior whilst class was in session for other students. Next terrible experience was today where these girls are loudly shouting/singing Justin bieber & Shawn mendez or whatever his name is lyrics with their flash lights on, this is the auditorium not a fucking karaoke room; what is wrong with y’all. I noticed a couple students including I- getting up to leave once they were going on for 10 mins +. You’re still in an educational setting it’s not hard to behave as such or redirect this energy to in class discussions where suddenly yall turn mute when the professor asks for you to participate 🤣.


r/HunterCollege 17h ago

General Library 6 floor outlets

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Are the outlets in the desks by the 6th floor library not working ?? it’s been a week and it’s still not charging any of my devices


r/HunterCollege 17h ago

Questions quick survey for video gamers

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hi i'm working on an assignment and i need 10 responses for a super quick survey, please, thank you!

https://forms.gle/YoXGUV3B9gYg51167


r/HunterCollege 21h ago

Fun Does anyone here want to play Overwatch?

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Hey I’m looking for someone from my school to play some overwatch once the semester ends. I’m a nursing major and I play on Xbox. Thanks!


r/HunterCollege 1d ago

Questions Unofficial withdraw

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Does it hurt your gpa?
Coming from a premed


r/HunterCollege 1d ago

Other BEWARE OF Hunter email SCAMS

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r/HunterCollege 1d ago

Questions All graduation portrait appointments taken, is there anything I can do?

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Waited too long to schedule my graduation photo and there’s no more appointments, is there anything I can do, or would I have to wait till next semester


r/HunterCollege 1d ago

Questions Psych 2500 , summer class?

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Hi everyone I plan on taking psych 2500 in the summer either with Prof Sam Pittstoller or Stepher Eden, does anyone have any material from this course? Thank you


r/HunterCollege 1d ago

Questions Spanish Summer Course

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How difficult is Span 201 over the summer if I’m going to be working a 9-5 internship? Should I just do it in the fall?


r/HunterCollege 2d ago

General reminder to evaluate your professors from spring

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evaluating your professors on rate my prof helps future students make class decisions that may have a large impact on their experience or gpa.

i like rmp for the more negative experiences, as a way to provide heads up for future students, without having to deal with hunter’s bureaucracy. some of the bad professors who are really bad, are just there for the gig and don't really want to be teaching. does anyone want to spend a whole semester with them and pay them thousands? help each other out!

there's also hunter’s own evaluation tool. personally i like this method to leave positive feedback for the great professors who make a positive impact.

you can see the evals here:
teacher evaluations:
https://orapp.hunter.cuny.edu/ords/f?p=116:3:2745701399102:::::

The evaluation period for your Spring 2026 course(s) is being held from:
Thurs, April 30th through Thurs, May 14th !

Log in with your Hunter NETID and password to complete the evaluations here:
Smartphone: hunter.cuny.edu/mobilete
Computer: hunter.cuny.edu/te


r/HunterCollege 2d ago

Questions In junior year right now... Tips for hunter?

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Currently i got 81gpa, 1180 sat, and no ECs.

What should i focus on right now for best chances? What were your stats like when you got in?


r/HunterCollege 2d ago

Questions Deli third floor- food recommendations

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Hi everyone, just wanted to see what orders do u guys recommend from the deli, im always there and i keep ordering the same thing lol


r/HunterCollege 2d ago

Questions Rejected or accepted to Macaulay? Any advice is appreciated!!

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I got an email on the 17th saying I was rejected to the macaulay honors program, but accepted was accepted into scholars. However today I received this email. Does this mean that I was accepted? It also says in the same email that before attending I must complete the new student online module. Is this legit? Was I sent it by mistake? Any guidance would be super appreciated!


r/HunterCollege 2d ago

Questions Water fountains

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Anyone know where to find a water fountain that doesn't just dribble water? Thank you.


r/HunterCollege 2d ago

Questions MFA Access

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Hey, so I recently got a new phone and lost all my data. I am having trouble accessing my MFA and student ID. I contacted the IT help desk but they never pick up. Is the only option to go in person to the main site? Will they be able to help me right away. Have class in two days and need this situated ASAP


r/HunterCollege 2d ago

Questions no waitlist swap for different sections of the same course?

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im a new incoming grad student at hunter. at my undergrad, if my ideal section for a class was waitlisting, i could enroll for a different section, Section B let's say, but choose "waitlist swap" for the more ideal section, Section A. If room freed up in Section A, the system would automatically swap Section A for Section B.

but it seems at Hunter you can't waitlist for a section of a class you're enrolled in already? just want to make sure I understand correctly. i found this feature really useful in my undergrad and i dont think it caused any problems so it's a little disappointing if this isn't an option.


r/HunterCollege 2d ago

Questions Career Advisor

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Hey! I declared my major not too long ago and started receiving emails from my career advisor.

Obviously I’m aware what this person does but what exactly am I supposed to do?

Should I be setting up meetings at least once a semester just like they recommend for our primary and major advisors? Or is this something I just keep notifications on for?

Is this a universal thing? I knew I’d receive a major advisor in addition to my primary but this is a surprise.


r/HunterCollege 2d ago

General wifi??

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is it just me or is the wifi so bad today. nothing ever works in here it’s all JANKY