Hunter College of the City University of New York

Hunter College of the City University of New York requires at least 120 credits to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Hunter, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Hunter accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Hunter has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 58% of students who start college at Hunter finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

Hunter offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program		X
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Hunter may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Do I Have To Take At Hunter?

Hunter has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Hunter directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Hunter

When choosing a major, Hunter students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Hunter.

Student Designed Majors

Hunter allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

Hunter does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at Hunter

Hunter offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hunter College of the City University of New York

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Does Hunter Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Hunter does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Hunter Have An Online Program?

✅ Hunter has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Hunter Offer AP Credit?

✅ Hunter offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Hunter Have An Honors Program?

✅ Hunter offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, and offers a Freshman Honors College. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Hunter.

Does Hunter Require Internships?

❌ Hunter studets are not required to complete an internship.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Hunter College of the City University of New York

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Hunter College of the City University of New York Library

The main library on campus is the Hunter College Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Hunter

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Hunter offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in social work

•Anthropology, economics, English, history, mathematics, music, physics, sociology

ROTC

Does Hunter have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Hunter does not have any ROTC programs.

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