Information for Students Transferring to Hunter while on Optional Practical Training (OPT)

If you are transferring to Hunter College into an academic program, but are currently on OPT, you will need to request that your I-20 is transferred to Hunter. You cannot start a new academic program and maintain OPT.

If you wish to defer your admissions until after your OPT has expired, you have within 60 days to transfer the I-20 to Hunter College. Remember, you have within 60 days after the OPT has expired to complete this process.