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Admission to our professional programs at the School of Education is based on evaluation of an applicant’s promise for success as a graduate student and demonstrated commitment to the field of education. Applications are also evaluated on the basis of undergraduate (and any prior graduate) preparation and expressed focus in a particular area of education.
In general, those admitted have completed a bachelor’s degree at a regionally accredited institution and are expected to present a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better in undergraduate studies and 3.5 or better in graduate studies, unless specified otherwise.
Come See Us
Open Houses: The School of Education holds Open Houses for Prospective Graduate Students in February and September. These events are held from 4-5:30 p.m. in the Lobby of the West Building at 68th Street and Lexington Avenue and are open to the public. Those attending have the opportunity to meet with faculty from all of our programs, see the campus, and get information about admission.
Walk-in Hours: If you would like to meet with an admissions advisor, stop by the School of Education anytime during Walk-in Hours Monday through Thursday from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in room 1000 of the West Building at 68th St. and Lexington Avenue.
For More Information please contact us at edadmissions@hunter.cuny.edu; call 212.772.4668;
or visit www.hunter.cuny.edu/education.
How to Apply
The Hunter College School of Education offers admission twice a year for most programs, in Fall and Spring. However, the following programs offer admission only in the Fall: School Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Educational Psychology, Dance Education, and Childhood Math/Science Specialization.
Online Application: Hunter’s graduate application is available online at: http://ww5.hunter.cuny.edu/graduateadmissions/applying
Application Deadlines
Fall Admission: March 15 for most programs. February 1 for School Counseling and Mental Health Counseling. February 15 for Dance PreK-12. International deadline (those who have completed 60 credits or more outside the United States): February 1.
Spring Admission: October 15 for most programs (NOTE that the following programs do not accept Spring applications: School Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Educational Psychology, Dance Education, and Childhood Math/Science Specialization). International applicants (those who have completed 60 credits or more outside the United States): September 1.
Standardized Tests
The Hunter College School of Education does not require the GRE for admission.
Applicants to Foreign Language programs (Chinese, French, Italian, Spanish) are required to take the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) from ACTFL and achieve a proficiency standard of Advanced Low (see program requirements).
International applicants whose education was completed in a country where English was not the native language must take the TOEFL and achieve the following minimum scores:
- 68 (less speaking component) on the IBT or
- 575 on the paper-administered test or
- 233 on the computer-administered test and
- A score of 22 or 4.5 on the IBT Writing Section (TWE)
- A score of 23 or 4.5 on the IBT Speaking Section (TSE).
Application Checklist
Once you have chosen the program to which you would like to apply, you will need the following:
• A completed application for graduate admission
• A Statement of Purpose (500 words)
• Official transcripts scanned and uploaded as part of the application
• Two letters of recommendation (if a student has been out of school for some time, professional references are acceptable)
• A check or money order for the $125 application fee made payable to Hunter College
• Official standardized test scores if applicable
Readmission
Students who have taken a leave of absence must reapply for readmission. Students should apply for readmission in April for the fall semester and October for the spring semester (check the Admissions Office for deadlines). A student with a GPA below 3.0 must apply for special permission for readmission while on probation.
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