All newly accepted graduate degree students must submit a non-refundable, non-deferrable commitment deposit of $250 (USD) to reserve their space in the graduate program, claim CUNYfirst account in order to register for courses, etc. The commitment deposit is not a separate fee, and it will be credited towards the student's first semester tuition charges. Commitment deposits are due three weeks from the date on the official acceptance letter. Please note: It takes an average of five (5) business days from the date Commitment Deposit fees are processed in order to claim CUNYfirst accounts.

Claim a CUNYfirst Account

Registration is done only online via the CUNYfirst student system. You must claim your CUNYfirst account in order to obtain access to the CUNYfirst system. *If you have previously applied to/attended a CUNY institution, and/or used the CUNYfirst system, you do not need to claim/create another CUNYfirst account.

How to Claim Your CUNYfirst Account -                                                                                        Navigate to the CUNY website , towards the upper right-hand side of the page select 'Login' and click on CUNYfirst > then click on the 'New User' link. Follow the on-screen instructions. Once you claim your account, write down both your CUNYfirst ID (8-digit EMPLID) and log-in (username and password) information. You will need to know your EMPLID when seeing an advisor to obtain course approval/permission, etc.

Student Help Desk

Need help claiming your CUNYfirst account/registering for courses? You may contact the Student Help Desk at Hunter College.

Other Ways to Contact the Student Help Desk

How Do I Register for Classes?

Registering for Classes via CUNY Schedule Builder

Schedule Builder FAQ

When Can I Register for Classes?

Log into CUNYfirst > Navigate to Student Center > Click on the 'Course Planning and Enrollment' tile > Click on the 'Enrollment Dates' link (left-hand side of the page)

Where Can I see the current Schedule of Classes?

 

• CUNYfirst

After logging into your CUNYfirst, navigate to 'Student Center', then click on the 'Course Planning and Enrollment' tile. You should see the 'Class Search and Enroll' link towards the left-hand side of the page.

• CUNYfirst Global Search - Class Schedule

When using Global Search, we suggest selecting -

Select Institution Hunter College

Select Term (Summer, Spring or Fall for the respective year)

Select Subject

Select Course Career Graduate

Click on the Search button

Academic Calendar

Current Academic Calender

Student Resources

Updated CUNYfirst Reference Guide