Testing Requirements

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Basic Skills Assessment Tests

Degree Students

Students enrolling at Hunter College must demonstrate mastery in the basic skills of reading, writing and mathematics. Students may demonstrate basic skills mastery by meeting the score criteria indicated below:

Students who cannot demonstrate mastery by meeting the above criteria must take and pass the appropriate skills assessment test(s) before registering for their first semester of coursework.

Nondegree Students

Nondegree students may attempt up to 12 credits without taking the CUNY Skills Assessment Tests, unless a placement test is required for a particular course. However, the test is required once 12 credits have been attempted, unless a student is exempt based on the same score criteria set forth above for degree students. Students who fail to demonstrate basic skills mastery will not be permitted to register for coursework beyond 12 credits. Nondegree students who take and fail any part of the CUNY Skills Assessment Tests before reaching the 12-credit limit will not be permitted to enroll in additional courses at Hunter until they have met proficiency requirements at a CUNY community college.

Mathematics Placement Test

The mathematics placement exam assesses a student’s knowledge of algebra, trigonometry and pre-calculus. All students must take a math placement test before they may register for math, science and certain liberal arts ccourses at Hunter. Test results will be used to place students appropriately in coursework at the college.  The exam does not affect acceptance to Hunter. The exam is administered on a walk in basis every Wednesday between the hours 11:00 am to 3:00 pm in the Testing Center, Room 150 Hunter North. It is suggested that students check the Testing Center’s web site for changes to the testing schedule. http://admissions.hunter.cuny.edu/testing.htm. Other inquires pertaining to testing may be addressed by calling (212) 772-4868.