When will I receive a decision on my application?

Applications are initially evaluated by the Graduate Admissions Office.  Ordinarily, only applications of those who have fulfilled the minimum requirements are referred to the department.  Faculty admissions committees then evaluate and select the most qualified candidates.  The number of qualified applicants far exceeds the number of applicants who can be admitted.  Because departmental committees base recommendations for admission upon careful comparison of applications, it may be some time before final decisions are made.  As a result there cannot be a guarantee that applicants will receive a response, favorable or unfavorable, on or before any specific date.

What constitutes an official offer of admission?

Only the Director of Graduate Admissions or the Dean of the School of Social Work if you are applying for an MSW program, has the authority to make an offer of admission. A letter or email from a faculty member is not an official offer of admission. Only when you receive the official letter signed by the Director of Graduate Admissions or  the Dean of the School of Social Work you are considered fully admitted.

Will I be able to see if a decision has been made on my application using the online tracking system?

Yes, as soon as the Review Committee and the Dean of the respective school confirm the final decision on your application, the Graduate Admissions Office will send you an e-mail that your application decision is available online. You can log back into your online application and view that decision.

Are admissions decisions made on a rolling-basis?

Most programs make decisions after the Faculty Selection Committee reviews all the applicants to the program after the application deadline. In some cases, programs may review applicants on a rolling-basis.

If I am admitted, may I defer my admission?

No. Hunter College does not grant deferrals of admission; you must reapply.

How do I reapply to the graduate program at Hunter College?

You need to complete and submit a new graduate degree application online in order to reapply to a graduate program at Hunter College, if you have previously applied online you will need to create a new account.  In order to submit the new application you must list the names of your recommenders and their information and upload your statement of purpose. If you no longer have your statement of purpose, you need to type and save the following "Please refer to my previous statement of purpose" in a new word document and upload that instead. You do not need to re-submit any of your supporting documents (official transcripts, letters of recommendation, GRE scores). No additional application fee will be necessary if; you are currently attending as a non-matriculated student at Hunter College or you are reapplying for the following processing period, in this case please choose "Pay by check" option at the end, but you do not need to send another check.

How do I transfer credits I took at another graduate school?

If you are admitted, the faculty will determine if transfer of credit could be granted after you have enrolled. For more on the Graduate Transfer of Credit policy click here.