Student Support and Advocacy

 

Hunter College supports student well-being and educational success through a range of services and advocacy resources. Whether you want to get connected to the student community, face an urgent situation, need emergency financial or food support, or need to report academic or behavioral concerns, we’re here to help.

CUNY Emergency Support and Crisis Resources

Hunter College is dedicated to the health, wellness and safety of our student body. Visit the Emergency Support and Resources page for emergency resources that are open and available to all currently enrolled students; if they are relevant to your situation, we urge you to make use of them.

Crisis Support

CUNY Crisis Text Support

CUNY Crisis Text line provides immediate access to free 24/7, confidential counseling for students. Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor.

Trevor Project Crisis Hotline

The Trevor Project provides LGBTQ+ youth access to free 24/7, confidential counseling via text, chat, or phone. Text START to 678-678 or call 1-866-488-7386. More information can be found on the Trevor Project site.

Reporting a Concern or Seeking Support

Hunter College encourages students to seek informal resolution of disputes whenever possible by speaking directly with the relevant faculty or staff member. Students are encouraged to speak directly with the person or department with whom they have a concern and work together toward a resolution. For more complex concerns, formal support services are available.

For concerns regarding grades or grading, please review the Grade Appeal information on the Polices and Forms page.

Undocumented Student Support

As the nation’s largest urban public university system, CUNY is dedicated to educating and advocating for the immigrant students and families of our city and state. In addition to supportive measures on the Hunter College Emergency Support and Resources page, please also review resources on the CUNY Undocumented Student Support page.

Office of AccessABILITY

The Office of AccessABILITY works to ensure that all students with disabilities have equal access to the full Hunter College experience. Whether you need classroom accommodations, assistive technology, additional time on exams or other support services, we’re here to help you succeed. To register with the Office of AccessABILITY, please visit the registration page.

Hunter College Welfare Rights Initiative

Welfare Rights Initiative (WRI) is a grassroots student advocacy and community leadership training organization, located at Hunter College, City University of New York. WRI organizes Hunter with firsthand experience of poverty to create and defend fair and just policies for all CUNY students. WRI exemplifies a democratic and inclusive process in its work to create economic stability, empowerment and dignity for all families. We believe families receiving welfare should not have to choose between their survival and a chance to lift themselves and their children to higher ground through higher education.

AANAP Hunter College AANAPISI Project (HCAP)

The Hunter College AANAPISI Project (HCAP) was created to support the enrollment, retention, graduation, and overall success of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) and other high-need students.

HCAP provides multilingual learner, mental health, leadership, financial literacy and research training programs that engage students in connecting to their identities and purpose, while building a deeper sense of community. HCAP also bridges students to the existing network of resources and services at Hunter College and engages faculty and staff in professional development on the needs of AAPI and other underserved students.

Interested in learning more about HCAP? Subscribe to the HCAP Newsletter and Connect with HCAP Staff on the HCAP Website. For more information on HCAP Mental Health Counseling support, you may also connect with Dr. Marcia Liu, HCAP Mental Health Specialist, at ml2138@hunter.cuny.edu.

Community Resources