May I send supporting documents before submitting an application?

Yes, all supporting materials are kept on file and added to the application when it is received.

May my supporting documents, such as letters of recommendation, transcripts, GRE or TOEFL scores, etc., arrive after the application deadline date?

In rare cases materials may be received after the deadline date for the specific program.  However, receiving materials after the application deadline will significantly jeopardize the processing of your application.

Where should I send supporting application materials?

If you are applying to the Schools of Arts and Sciences, School of Education, or Schools of Health Professions all materials should be compiled and sent in one envelope to: Hunter College, Graduate Admission Office, Room 223 North, 695 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10065.

If you are applying to the School of Social Work all materials should be sent to:Hunter College School of Social Work, Office of Admission, Room 704, 129 East 79^th Street, New York, 10075.

If you are submitting an IMA portfolio, the portfolio should be sent to the MFA / IMA Program Office:Film and Media Department, Hunter College, 695 Park Avenue, HN 430, New York, NY 10065 (Transcripts, letters of recommendation and other additional application materials should still be sent to the Graduate Admissions Office.)

Can transcripts and letters of recommendation be sent directly to the Graduate Admissions Office or should I collect and forward them?

If you are submitting your application online, we suggest that you encourage your recommenders to complete online Letters of Recommendation as well.  This will make it easier for you to track the completion status of your application and speed the processing of your application.

You must collect all transcripts and paper letters of recommendation and send them to the Graduate Admissions Office (or the Hunter College School of Social Work for applicants to that school) in their original sealed envelopes.  ALL additional application materials must be collected and submitted in one envelope along with the Supporting Application Materials Form available within the online and paper applications.

Can I get any of my supporting application materials back or send them to another institution?

No. Official documents (college transcripts, letters of recommendation, test scores, etc.) are collected for the sole purpose of determining eligibility of admission to a graduate program at Hunter College. They become property of the College and cannot be released to you or a third party under any circumstances.

How long should my statement of purpose be?

Please check the application for the requirements of the specific program to which you are applying.