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Q. I have never attended Hunter before. How can I take classes?
A. Prospective students should proceed to the Welcome Center, Room 100 North to apply for admission. All students must apply to the college before registering for classes. If you are a student on permit from one of the other colleges within CUNY you must complete an Incoming Permit Application, available within the OASIS and provide proof of payment at your home school. Once completed the application for incoming permit may be brought to the OASIS counter. A representative will provide you with your registration date and time.
A. The OASIS is the Office of Administrative and Information Services. Located on the Second floor of the North Building, this office offers a combination of Registrar, Financial Aid and Bursar services. We are committed to providing the finest possible service to the entire college community, especially our student body.
Q. How can I order a transcript? A. For faster service, order your transcript online or fill out a Transcript Request Form and mail it or bring it to the OASIS, Room N217. Transcripts can be ordered in single or multiple copies at $7.00 each by check or money order made payable to Hunter College. Your record must be clear of any stop(s) before you can order a transcript
Q. How can I change my address? A. Complete an address change request form available in the OASIS, and on the web, and bring it to the counter. Newly admitted students should contact the Admissions office, room 203 HN
A. Complete a name change request form available in the OASIS. After filling out form, bring it back to the OASIS with copies of supporting documentation (see name change request form). Newly admitted students should contact the Admissions office, room 203 HN.
A. Please complete an ID # change request form available in the OASIS and after filling it out return it to the OASIS with a copy of your social security card.
Q. How do I declare my major/minor? A. Major/minor declaration forms are available in the OASIS. Complete the declaration and take it to the academic department you have selected. Once the departmental advisor has signed and stamped your major declaration, you may return it to the OASIS and a staff member will enter your major/minor into the computer. Exceptions: Graduate students, Generic Nursing, R.N. Pathway and Physical Therapy - please see a representative in the Admissions office, room 203 HN. Non-degree students may not declare a major.
Q. What is my registration date? A. Your registration date and time is determined by your group number and the first letter of your last name. A mailer will be sent to your home address informing you of your registration date and time prior to registration. You can also obtain your registration date on eSIMS. Just click on" Registration" and select a semester.
A. There are computer terminals available outside of the OASIS where you may check your own record. Kiosks are also available outside the OASIS, in the Lobby of the West Building, at the Brookdale Campus, and at the School of Social Work. You may check your record using the Kiosk. Please type your ID # and PIN and press enter. Once you have completed viewing your record you may clear it by pressing ALT and the number 1. Note: Do not turn the computer off to clear your record. If you have a problem with the computer, please alert the personnel in the OASIS. You may also view your transcript at : http://esims.cuny.edu/hc
A. There are 2 ways to Registrar:
A. All academic departments have access to the student Information System and can post permissions in the computer. Once the permission has been posted, you must then call in (212-247-6709) to register for the class.
A. Newly admitted and readmitted students should prove their NYS residency with the Office of Admissions, room 203HN. Currently enrolled students prove their residency by completing an application available in the OASIS and supplying the necessary documents. A list of required documents is attached to the application. Completed applications can be brought to the OASIS counter before the first day of classes for each semester.
Q. How can I get a statement of attendance or graduation? A. Come to the OASIS counter and give a representative your Hunter I.D. card or any picture I.D. Ask them for a statement of attendance or graduation. In some instances, these statements can be customized according to your needs. There is no fee. Your record must be clear of all stops before your request can be filled.
A. A matriculated student is a student pursuing a degree. Non-degree students are not matriculated.
A. Non-degree students are not matriculated. Click here to see more information about the Non-Degree Students.
A.. Graduation is not automatic. You must file for graduation during the first two weeks of classes in the semester you plan to graduate. At that point you are officially a 'Candidate for Graduation' and a preliminary audit of your academic record (transcript) is conducted. You must: 1. Pick up an application for degree and certification of degree form in Graduation Audit, room 217HN. 2. Complete the form. 3. Meet with your major/program advisor. (You should have a copy of your transcript with you at this time). 4. Have the completed form signed and stamped by your major advisor . 5. Return the completed form to OASIS, room 217 HN. Degree Audit and other information on Graduation
A. Commencement and Graduation should not be confused. Commencement is a ceremony for candidates for graduation. All candidates for graduation may attend commencement. Graduation is the point in which it has been determined that all degree requirements have been met and the degree is awarded. Diplomas are available 3-4 months after graduation. A notice is mailed to the graduates as to the availability of their diplomas. Note: No records, including transcripts and/or diplomas are released to graduates who have stop(s) on their record.
A. Undergraduates need a minimum of 120 credits for all degrees except the BS in Physical Therapy(131 credits). Graduates must complete the number of credits required for their program of study. Note: Waivers of courses do not release students from the obligation to complete the requisite number of credits for undergraduate or graduate students. Program of Study from the Hunter College Catalog
A. No. Minors must be chosen from disciplines leading to a BA degree only.
A. No. Certain majors, including the Health Sciences and Nursing are programs that do not allow a minor. Your advisor cannot supersede college and state regulations.
A. You may apply for readmission to the college by proceeding in the Welcome Center, room 100HN.
A. Once your application for financial aid has been processed (FAFSA) and you have received your student aid report (SAR) you may apply for a Direct Student Loan. Please read the instructions carefully and be mindful of deadlines. Loan applications and information are available at the OASIS. Please read them carefully and be mindful of deadline dates. Financial Aid and loan Information
A. Free Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are available at the OASIS and at the Financial Aid Office, room 241 Hunter North. This application must be mailed to the address indicated on the application. You will receive notification in the mail in the form of a Student Aid Report (SAR) regarding your application.
A. Scholarship & Welfare applications are available in OASIS. Please read the accompanying criteria carefully. Completed applications must be returned to room 1103 HE.
A. You may bring your SAR to the OASIS. If your SAR has asked that you submit further documentation, please bring this documentation along with your SAR.
A. No. You must be a matriculated student.
A. You may be eligible as a matriculated part time student for PELL, loans or APTS.
A. APTS is Financial Aid for Part Time Students.
A. Permit applications with instructions for completion are available at the OASIS. Completed applications, signed and stamped by an academic department advisor, can be brought to an OASIS counter representative. You will be given a bursar's receipt and a permit slip. After you have paid for the permit, return the permit slip to the OASIS for the college seal and stamp. Once the above forms are completed, bring them to your host college and register. Notes: Students may not go on permit during their last semester. The maximum number of credits a student may register for on permit is 11 credits. *Non-degree students may not go on permit.
Q. Where can I get my student photo I.D.? A. Photo I.D. is taken each semester (except summer) in the OASIS. All students must be registered for the current semester and provide another form of photo ID for verification purposes. Newly admitted students receive their first I.D. free of charge during their first semester. Replacement I.D.s: students must pay $5 in the OASIS, room 217 North prior to having their I.D. made. Please check the Photo I.D. page for current times and dates for I.D.s. Note: Please remember that your student photo I.D. allows you to enter and use the college library and other facilities as well. It is important that you carry your student photo I.D. at all times when entering the college and transacting college business.
A. Photo ID's are not issued for Summer Session. Use your paid bursars receipt for identification purposes.
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