Transferring Within CUNY System to Hunter College

Has anyone gone through the process of transferring to Hunter College from another CUNY school? I'm curious if it's simpler than external transfers and if there's anything special I should know about doing this.

Transferring within the CUNY system to Hunter College can indeed be a comparatively smoother process as compared to transferring from an institution outside the CUNY system. This is largely due to the fact that the credits earned in the CUNY colleges are often compatible with the requirements of other CUNY colleges, which simplifies the credit evaluation process.

But, certain important points should be noted:

1. GPA: While Hunter does not have a hard GPA cutoff, a competitive cumulative GPA, (usually around a 2.5 or above) will make your application more appealing.

2. Prerequisites: For certain programs at Hunter, there might be prerequisite courses you need to complete before you transfer. Always check the specific program prerequisites on the Hunter College website.

3. Deadlines: The application deadline for Fall is February 1 and for Spring, September 15. Make sure you adhere to these deadlines while sending in your applications.

4. Application: As a CUNY student, you will need to use the CUNY Application for Transfer Admission, rather than the common app, and pay the $70 application fee. The application will ask you to list all the colleges you have attended, and you must send official transcripts from each college.

5. Financial Aid: If you have any financial aid, it will not automatically transfer over. You'll need to adjust your FAFSA to include Hunter College if you get accepted.

The key recommendation would be to liaise with your current college's advising office as well as Hunter's admissions office. They are usually well-versed in the transfer process and can provide you with personalized guidance based on your situation. Good luck with your transfer process!