City University of New York, Hunter College Academic Experience

Past Performance

• 81% of our freshmen returned for sophomore year.
• 6% of our most recent graduates graduated in four years.
• How long does it usually take to graduate from freshman year?
  • On average, 7% of our freshman graduate in four years.
  • On average, 18% of our freshman graduate in five years.

What Do We Like To Study?

Most Popular Majors

• psychology
• sociology
• accounting

Policies

Probation Policy

The minimum GPA required for all students to remain off probation during their entire college tenure is:

• Freshmen: 1.50
• Sophomore: 2.00
• Junior: 2.00
• Senior: 2.00

Academic Calendar

Academic Calendar System:

• Semester System (two terms comprise academic year)

Summer Sessions:

• Two summer sessions of 6-1/2 weeks each.

New student orientation:

• Orientation for new students is held in August and January.

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