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Welcome to Hunter College Graduate Admissions
We are pleased to learn of your interest in pursuing graduate studies at Hunter College. Our graduate programs are wide-ranging, affordable, acclaimed and student-centered. They combine extraordinary faculty; real-world training in the heart of Manhattan; an exceptionally diverse, stimulating student population; uncommon respect for your abilities and your time; and unparalleled support for your goals. All at an exceptional value.
On 12/13, 12/26, 12/27, and 12/28 all offices will close at 3:00PM
Hunter College considers applicants on a rolling basis and space availability to many of our graduate programs after the advertised deadlines. Please contact Graduate Admissions at gradadmissions@hunter.cuny.edu for specific information.
Spring 2024 - Extended Deadlines
| School of Arts and Sciences | Extended Deadline |
| MA Art History | December 1 |
| MA Biochemistry | December 1 |
| MA Biological Sciences | December 1 |
| MA Computer Science | December 1 |
| MA English Literature | December 1 |
| MA Geography | December 15 |
| MS Geoinformatics | December 1 |
| Adv. Cert Geographic Information Science (GIS) | December 1 |
| MA History | December 1 |
| MA Italian | December 1 |
| MA Spanish | December 1 |
| MA Translation & Interpreting | December 1 |
| MUP Urban Planning | November 1 |
| MS Urban Policy and Leadership | December 1 |
| School of Education | Extended Deadline |
| MSEd Adolescent Special Education Generalist (Grades 7-12) | November 15 |
| MSEd Educational Leadership SBL/SDL | November 15 |
| Adv. Cert in Orientation & Mobility | November 15 |
| Adv. Cert. School District Leader | November 15 |
Spring 2024 Degree Admission - GRE/GMAT Waiver
The Hunter College Senate recently approved a GRE/GMAT waiver for applicants applying to the following programs:
MS Accounting, MA Anthropology, MA Art History, MA Biochemistry, MA Computer Science MA Economics, MA English Literature, MA French, MS Geoinformatics, MA History, MA Italian, MA Psychology, MA Pure Mathematics, and MA Statistics & Applied Math, and MA Spanish
The faculty of the School of Education also voted to waive the GRE admission requirement for Spring 2024 and Fall 2024 applicants.
Fall 2024 Degree Admission - GRE/GMAT Waiver
The Hunter College Senate recently approved a GRE/GMAT waiver for applicants applying to the following programs:
MS Accounting, MA Anthropology, MA Art History, MA Biochemistry, MA Computer Science, MA Economics, MA English Literature, MA French, MS Geoinformatics, MA History, MA Italian, MA Psychology, MA Pure Mathematics, MA Statistics & Applied Math and MA Spanish
Application Fee Waivers
Current Hunter College Seniors Application Fee Waiver Current Hunter College seniors (undergraduates graduating with their first bachelor's degree from Hunter College) could be eligible for an application fee waiver. Contact gradadmissions@hunter.cuny.edu to find out how to request an application fee waiver. When submitting the online graduate degree application, select 'Pay by Check' but do not submit a payment.
Applicants who submit an application to the following programs prior to June 30, 2024 are eligible for a sponsored application fee. These programs are listed below:
| Adolescent Mathematics Education (Grades 7-12) - Master's and Post Master's Advanced Certificate |
| Adolescent Mathematics Professional Certificate (Grades 7-12) - Master's |
| Childhood Education with a Specialization in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) - Master's |
| Elementary Math Specialist - Master's |
| Bilingual Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) -Master's |
| Bilingual Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2) - Master's |
| Bilingual Education Extension for Teachers- Advance Certificate |
| Bilingual Extension for Pupil Personnel Services - Advance Certificate |
Applying for Graduate Studies - the Essentials:
This site contains all of the information that you need to complete an online application for graduate studies:
- Program Requirements outlines key program information and admissions requirements for each Hunter graduate program
- Applying contains important information about the Degree, Non-Degree, and Readmission application processes, including application deadlines, special requirements for international applicants and a link to Hunter’s online application
- New Graduate Students links you to all the information you need to register for your first semester as a graduate student at Hunter College
- Tuition links you to tuition and fee information for graduate students and financial aid resources
- FAQs respond to questions most commonly asked by applicants
