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School Slang
  • 6: Subway line that stops directly at Hunter
  • Blackboard: Online service that some classes utilize to update students on tests and homework and to post homework and take-home exams
  • Block: Freshman grouping of classes based on an academic theme
  • CPE: CUNY Proficiency Examination, a three-hour test all students are required to take the first semester after they’ve earned 45 credits
  • CUNY+: Library catalog service
  • Dean’s Hours: The Dean's Hours are 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. every Wednesday, when there are no classes; this is the time when most clubs meet.
  • ePermit: Enables students to take courses at other CUNY schools
  • eSIMS: Online site where you register and can view your schedule, bill, and transcript
  • GER: General Education Requirement
  • Laptop kids: Students in the Honors College who receive free MACs as a part of their scholarship
  • NSE: National Student Exchange
  • OASIS: Office of Administrative and Information Services, where you can get your ID, semester bill, and ask registration questions
  • ORSEM: Seminar required for all freshmen
  • Overtally: Registering for a full class; many people have to resort to this to get their major and general education requirements completed in time to graduate.
  • Shuttle: Bus service between the 68th Street Campus and Brookdale Campus
  • Skywalks: Three crosswalks connecting the buildings
  • SNet: Anything dealing with e-services at Hunter; if your password for computer access isn’t working, this is who you contact.
  • SRC: Student Resource Center
  • Thomas Hunter: Original campus building; club offices, most English classes, and the Reading/Writing Center are located here.
  • Uptown: Hunter’s main campus at 68th Street
  • USG: Undergraduate Student Government
Things I Wish I Knew Before Coming To School
  • It’s not a big party school.
  • Registering for the classes you want can be very difficult.
  • The Honors College program is where you get free tuition and a laptop, but you can only apply as a freshman.
  • There is a two-year language requirement.
Tips to Succeed
  • Attend class and be on time—a lot of teachers keep track and may penalize.
  • Buy textbooks before the semester begins to avoid the long lines.
  • Keep on top of the readings. It's hard to participate when you have no idea what the class is discussing.
  • Keep track of every piece of paper you get concerning requirements.
  • Make a friend in every class and get his/her contact information.
  • Participate, especially if it counts toward your grade.
  • Research professors before taking their classes.
  • See an adviser before registering for classes.
  • See professors outside of the classroom.
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maria1990

'13

Nursing

5.0
A+

Comfort All Around

I feel the school is made for and by the students. There are always fliers hanging up for almost every type of activity one could imagine. There are campus parties and even a place one can get beer for free-as long as they are of age.

Sep 23, 2011

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Tabacious82

'12

Economics

4.6
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BA/MA Accelerated Programs

Hunter has several BA/MA accelerated programs in which you can complete your Bachelors and Masters degree within 120 credits. The programs are intense, but if you love your major this is a great program and a true money saver, as graduate credits are expensive in comparison to undergraduate credits.

Apr 13, 2011

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WConstab

'12

Psychology

2.3
C

Unique

Well it's easy to get to and from school through public transportation. The academic programs are hard to get into, because the school do not make available a wider of classes to choose from which makes it difficult for a night time student to choose from.

Mar 28, 2011

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Urban Legends The Brookdale Campus used to be a mental institution.

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