Appeals, Special Circumstances and Transcript Requests
For appeals and special circumstances not listed below or addressed on the Register For Classes page, please contact soe.oasa@hunter.cuny.edu.
If you are experiencing an emergency that will impact your academics please reach out to your faculty and administrative advisor for support. Locate your advisors through the Advisors Page.
Changing Personal Information (Name, Gender, Address)
In order for Hunter College to maintain accurate records, and for you to receive important and timely information from us, it is imperative that your name and address are correct in our system. This page includes information to:
- Change Your Primary (Legal) Name
- Add/Update a Preferred Name
- Change Your Email, NetID, & OneCard
- Change Your Permanent Address
- Add/Update a Mailing Address
- Change Your Gender Identity
- Get Help
Please visit the Hunter College Changing Your Personal Information page for forms and directions.
Dean’s Request Form
To resolve registration issues after the registration appeal period has ended, submit the School of Education Dean’s Request. Please note, a request requires extenuating circumstances. Students are not approved if two or more classes have been missed.
To appeal a registration or financial issue, please use the Dean’s Request form. Please note, a course refund request requires extenuating circumstances. 100% refunds are only considered for students who have never attended a course. Fees are non-refundable. The review adheres to the colleges published deadlines for add/drop and refunds. Students are only permitted one request during the time in their program.
Grade Appeal
Graduate Time Extension
All matriculated graduate students who have exceeded the five year time limit allowed for the completion of their degree, are required to file an application for time extension. Requests to extend courses that are 7 -10 years old must be accompanied by a statement affirming that the content knowledge gained in the courses has been utilized via continued study or through professional experience. Requests to extend courses 10 years and over will not be approved. Please complete the form, sign digitally and upload to the School of Education form uploader. We will support with gaining any additional required signatures.
Incomplete Grade Contract
A grade of incomplete (INC) will be given only to students who are doing passing work who need to complete a paper, exam, or other project. When an incomplete is given, the contract form must be, signed by the instructor and the student, a copy given to the student, and the original filed in the department office.
For field-based courses, including student teaching and practicum, incomplete grades can be given only for papers, projects, or exams not completed. If the field experience itself will not be complete by the end of the semester, the student will be given the appropriate grade and asked to register to repeat the course.
Incompletes will not be given to students who need to repeat a course or to students who are failing a course. Students with personal or family situations that result in their not being able to complete a course and/or submit course assignments should withdraw from the class. If it is past the deadline for withdrawals, the withdrawal requires documentation of the reason and the submission of the Dean’s Request form.
Leave of Absence
Matriculated students are eligible for up to two semesters of leave. This form is to be used for Graduate matriculated students only who have completed at least one course in their program. This form is not an authorization for an official withdrawal of courses in progress. You must still drop any in progress courses in CUNYfirst. When you wish to resume your graduate studies, you must file a readmission application with the Admission’s Office. Please complete the form, sign digitally and upload to the School of Education form uploader.
Maintenance of Matriculation
A Graduate Degree student who is not registered for any course(s) but is completing other degree requirements for graduation must complete the registration procedure by registering to maintain matriculation (for maintenance fee). A student must be on file for the semester in which they are planning to graduate. If you have been out of attendance for one semester or more, you must file for readmission to Hunter College. Students may not register for other course work during the semester in which they maintain matriculation. You will be prompted to log in with your Net ID in order to complete the form.
Program Withdrawal
Students wishing to withdraw from their program must contact their School of Education faculty advisor, drop all courses in CUNYfirst and complete the program withdrawal form.
Release of Records to Third Party
Pursuant to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Hunter College does not release personally identifiable education records without the written permission of the student whose education records are involved. This includes to spouses, family and friends. If you wish to have your education information released, please complete the following form.
Depending on your circumstance submit to OneStop or the Hunter College School of Education Office of Academic and Student Affairs at soeoasa@hunter.cuny.edu.
Transcript Requests