Admissions and Recruitment Information

The Admissions and Recruitment Office at Hostos Community College encourages prospective students to meet with an admissions advisor regarding their higher educational goals. The advisor will help students examine their objectives and review admissions requirements, policies, and procedures.

How to Apply The Application Process

All applicants must complete the appropriate City University of New York online application and provide the required documents, as specified below. Failure to file the correct application will delay admission processing and may subject students to disciplinary action by the university.

The priority application deadline for Fall is February 1, and Spring is September 15. Be sure to read the instructions carefully and submit all necessary documentation. We recommend that you visit the www.cuny.edu/admissions webpage for updated details on the freshman and transfer application process. International students can meet with an Admissions Advisor and file their online application. However, they must mail their application fee (if they did not pay by debit/credit card), official transcripts, and translations (when applicable) directly to the University Application Processing Center (UAPC).

University Application Processing Center Addresses

Freshmen Admission CUNY/UAPC P.O. Box 350136 Brooklyn, NY 11235-0001

Transfer Admission CUNY/UAPC P.O. Box 350145 Brooklyn, NY 11235F-9023 Please note that all materials and documents (including original documents) submitted as part of an application for admission become the property of CUNY/UAPC and cannot be returned.

CUNY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY

Hostos does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, alienage or citizenship status, or veteran's status. Note: You should apply as early as possible. However, your application will be considered whenever you apply, provided the college is still open for the semester of interest. Freshmen applicants can select up to 6 college choices, while Transfer applicants can select up to 4 college choices. All applicants will receive an admission decision from each college listed on their application. Applications will not be reviewed for admission until all required materials have been received.

Freshman Online Application Process

Students who have never attended a college, university, or post-secondary institution since graduating from high school/secondary school or receiving a High School Equivalency diploma (also known as TASC) in the U.S. or abroad should complete the CUNY online Freshmen Application and indicate Hostos as the first choice by logging onto www.cuny.edu/apply. Students can connect with the Hostos Admissions and Recruitment Office for assistance with filing the online application.

All documents are to be submitted to the University Application Processing Center. When submitting supporting documents, you will need your CUNYfirst ID number (an 8-digit number).

The freshman application requires the following:

1. An official high school transcript or the Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC), formerly high school equivalency diploma (GED), and scores. Applicants receiving a High School Equivalency diploma outside of New York State should contact the appropriate State Education Department.

If you are an International Student, please visit the www.gedtestingservice.com website.

The following are not acceptable:

• A high school certificate • An IEP diploma • At - home-study diploma • Correspondence High School diploma • Online or virtual high school

Students from these schools must successfully complete a high school equivalency examination to be considered for admission to a CUNY college.

2. After completing each section of the application, you will be prompted to pay your application fee. The application fee is $70 for Freshman applicants. Pay Online using one of the following: American Express Discover Electronic Check MasterCard Visa

Submit Money Order via Mail: Submit a $70 money order payable to "CUNY" to the address listed below. Write your CUNYfirst ID number on your money order. You can find your CUNYfirst ID number (an 8-digit number) on your Application Summary.

CUNY UAPC Lockbox Mail Code: 8770 P.O. Box 7247 Philadelphia, PA 19170-8770

The application fee is non-refundable.

Veterans of the United States Military Service, currently on Active Duty, or members of the National Guard or Reserves may obtain an application fee waiver by answering the U.S. Military Status question on the CUNY application and submitting proof of their Veteran/Military status (i.e., DD-214, Current Military ID Card, or Deployment or Preseparation orders). Spouses of veterans can provide Form 1173/1173-1 as proof of military affiliation.

3. Students educated outside the United States should review the www.cuny.edu/apply "Students Educated Outside of the United States" section for additional information and requirements.

Transfer Student Online Application Process

Students who have attended a college, university, or other post-secondary institution in the U.S. or abroad since graduating from high school/ secondary school or receiving a high school equivalency diploma (also known as TASC) should file a CUNY Online Transfer Application and indicate Hostos as the first choice by logging onto www.cuny.edu/apply. Students can also connect with the Admissions and Recruitment office for assistance with filing online. The online transfer application requires the following:

1. An official high school transcript, a copy of the original high school diploma, or the general equivalency diploma (GED) and GED scores. The following are not acceptable: • A high school certificate • An IEP diploma • At- home-study diploma • Correspondence High School diploma • Online or virtual high school

2. An official transcript from all post-secondary institutions, colleges, or universities attended since graduating from high school/secondary school or earning a high school equivalency diploma (also known as TASC).

3. After completing each section of the application, you will be prompted to pay your application fee. The application fee is $70 for Transfer applicants.

Pay Online using one of the following: American Express Discover Electronic Check MasterCard Visa

Submit Money Order via Mail: Submit a $70.00 money order payable to "CUNY" to the address listed below. Write your CUNYfirst ID number on your money order. You can find your CUNYfirst ID number (an 8-digit number) on your Application Summary.

CUNY UAPC Lockbox Mail Code: 8770 P.O. Box 7247 Philadelphia, PA 19170-8770

*The application fee is non-refundable. **Current CUNY students are exempt from paying the transfer application fee. ***Veterans of the United States Military Service, currently on Active Duty, or members of the National Guard or Reserves may obtain an application fee waiver by answering the U.S. Military Status question on the CUNY application and submitting

proof of their Veteran/Military status (i.e., DD-214, Current Military ID Card, or Deployment or Pre-separation orders). Spouses of veterans can provide Form 1173/1173-1 as proof of military affiliation.

Transfer Credits

Students may transfer credits earned at other accredited colleges in the U.S. or outside the U.S., provided that:

1. The courses were taken at institutions that are accredited by one of the regional accrediting commissions recognized by CUNY, and 2. The classes are comparable to those offered at

Hostos Community College.

The Transfer Credit Evaluator evaluates transfer credits prior to the first semester of classes and upon readmission to the college. The maximum number of credits that may be transferred is determined by a review of eligible coursework satisfactorily completed. Credits may be accepted if a grade of at least 'C' was obtained. However, students transferring from other CUNY Colleges may have credits transferred with an earned grade of 'D' or better, provided the courses are equivalent and they fall into the Hostos approved timelines.

CUNY students transferring into Hostos for any allied health or joint programs with City College or John Jay will not be granted transfer credit for course work completed with a "D"; they will be held to the same standards that Hostos students in those majors which require higher grades.

Students seeking entry into any program offered at Hostos must adhere to any additional departmental requirements. Also, prior college work cannot exceed timelines established by the Department Chairs or their designees. Information regarding these timelines is available on the Admissions website: www.hostos.cuny.edu/admissions

Students may submit an appeal to the Transfer Credit Evaluator if they believe a re-evaluation is warranted or an exception should be granted regarding the awarding of transfer credits or issues relating to CUNY Pathways; the Transfer Credit Evaluator will then process the appeal expeditiously, including but not limited to escalating the appeal to the Academic Department Chairperson, Academic Unit Coordinator, or designee, etc. For additional information relating to transfer credit evaluations, kindly email the Transfer Credit Evaluator at transfercredits@hostos.cuny.edu

Students Educated Abroad

A student educated abroad must submit one of the following: • Secondary school transcripts, notas del Bachillerato, baccalaureate, mark sheets or secondary external examination certificates (i.e., CXC, GCE, WAEC, EAS, etc.) or other CUNY recognized secondary school equivalent, when appropriate, • Official transcripts from any college, university, or post-secondary school attended since high school/secondary school graduation.

Guidelines for Official Translation of Documents

If you opt to have your records evaluated by UAPC, you'll need to provide the following documents along with word-for-word translations for all documents not issued in English. • Copies of the complete secondary school record • Secondary school graduation diploma • Any external examination certificates earned • An official transcript of university work sent directly from the issuing institution

Official translations may be obtained from the following:

• Consulate or embassy of the country that is issuing the document • Translation agency • Immigrant or refugee association in the U.S. representing the country issuing the document • The institution where the student studied • A faculty member of a U.S. high school, college, or university (must signify their academic department and rank)

All translations must meet the following conditions:

• Complete and literal (word-for-word) with no attempts to interpret or evaluate the credential • Prepared in the same format as the original document • Typed on business or school letterhead stationery • Signed by a translator attesting to familiarity with the foreign language

CUNY does not accept translations from the following:

• The student or members of their family • Individuals not affiliated with any of the organizations listed above Applicants educated outside of the United States may choose to have their record evaluated by one of the approved evaluation services listed below or by the University Application Processing Center: • Josef Silny & Associates, Inc., International Education Consultants • Transcript Research

If using one of the above services, you must request an official course-by-course evaluation report which includes a GPA based on all secondary school coursework and any external examination certificates earned. In addition, be sure to ask that the evaluation service includes certified copies of all documentation used for the evaluation.

International Student Admissions Process:

International students should review and follow the above submission of document requirements from the "Students Educated Abroad" section to apply for an I20 Certificate. Prospective students should be aware that an I-20 Certificate can only be issued to a student after they have been completely processed and accepted into the college through the University Application Processing Center (UAPC).

International Student Initial Enrollment to Hostos:

If you have never been to the United States, you or your sponsor must demonstrate the financial capability to fund living and attending school in the U.S. The total amount necessary to issue an I-20 is $26,615- $28,000 per academic year.

The following documents are suggested for establishing proof of financial capability:

• Bank statements/letters (with the balance and/or account activity), a letter from the employer (stating annual salary), and tax returns. Please note if documents are not in the English language, they must be accompanied by translations. • Affidavit of support (Form I-134) - this form is to be filled out by the student's sponsor. You can download this form through the Citizenship and Immigration website at www.uscis.gov. Once we have received this information, we then issue the I-20 Certificate.

International Transfer Student:

If you are under an F-1 Visa already and are just transferring schools, you will need to follow the admissions process first. Once you have received a letter of acceptance to Hostos, you need to come to the International Student Office and request our Transfer Release Form. You should bring with you: • Passport. • All previous I-20 Certificates issued to you. • Either you or your sponsor must demonstrate the financial capability to fund living and attending school in the U.S. The total amount necessary to issue an I-20 is $26,615-$28,000 per academic year. • Affidavit of Support (Form I-134) from your sponsor. You can download this form from the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov.

Be advised that your I-20 Certificate cannot be issued to you until your previous school transfers it through the SEVIS program. Students doing a Transfer of the I20 Certificate have until 15 days from the start of the semester to complete this process.

The International Student Services Office is located in the Office of Admissions and Recruitment at 500 Grand Concourse, B-Building, Room 103. You can direct any questions or concerns you have to the International Student Advisor by calling (718) 5184402.

Second Degree:

Students with an Associate Degree from Hostos may apply to Hostos Community College for a second undergraduate degree, provided it is different from the first degree. Applicants should complete an undergraduate online transfer application through CUNY and submit to UAPC (University processing Center) (1) official transcript(s) of all previous college work and (2) a $70.00 money order payable to UAPC. Students can also pay the application fee online with a debit/credit card.

Non-Degree:

Students who are not pursuing a degree but wish to enroll in courses at Hostos may be admitted as nondegree students. Students must apply directly to the Hostos Admissions and Recruitment Office. Nondegree students are not officially registered in a degree-bearing program or working towards a degree. Also, non-degree students are limited to courses on a space-available basis.

Please note that Non-degree students are not entitled to financial aid.

Required documents:

• Complete the non-degree application • A non-refundable application fee of $65 (check or money order payable to Hostos Community College) • An official high school transcript or the general equivalency diploma (GED) with a minimum score of 2250 (formerly 225). • A transcript from all post-secondary institutions, colleges, or universities attended since graduating from high school/secondary school or earning a GED.

Senior Citizens

Bonafide residents of New York City who are 60 years of age or older may be admitted by following the regular degree-seeking student application process. Senior citizens who are not pursuing a degree may study tuition-free at the college upon the payment of an $80.00 fee ($65 reduced tuition charge + $15 consolidated fee) and space availability of the course.

Additional Admission Requirements Testing

The City University of New York (CUNY) requires all students to demonstrate proficiency in English (reading and writing) and math to enroll in creditbearing courses in the associated subject. Students may establish proficiency in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, meeting benchmark scores on the SAT, ACT, and New York State Regents exams.

Starting with the spring 2020 entering class, students who do not meet benchmark scores will no longer be administered a placement test; rather, CUNY will use a proficiency index to determine developmental education assignments. The proficiency index combines overall high school grade point average with SAT and/or Regents exam scores. There are separate proficiency indexes for English and math.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Placement

Applicants who have spent at least six months or more in an institution where English is not the primary language of instruction are flagged as potential ESL via the CUNY admissions process. ESL students who meet the CUNY benchmark scores on the SAT, ACT, or New York State Regents will be deemed proficient in English and/or math, regardless of where they attended high school. ESL students who do not meet the benchmark scores in math will be assessed via the proficiency index in math; for English proficiency, ESL students will be evaluated in the following way:

ESL students who do not have a New York State English Regents score will not be assessed via the English proficiency index. Students will be required to take the CUNY Assessment Test in Writing (CATW) to determine reading and writing proficiency and appropriate course placement.

ESL students with a New York State English Regents score will be assessed via the English proficiency index. Students who do not meet the English proficiency index benchmark score will be required to take the CUNY Assessment Test in Writing (CATW) to determine appropriate course placement.

Immunization COVID-19

CUNY mandates that all students taking in-person and hybrid classes have up-to-date COVID-19 vaccinations, including a booster when eligible, and upload proof of up-to-date vaccination in CUNYfirst. Maintaining up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination status is the most important thing you can do to protect yourself and keep CUNY safe.

Measles, Mumps, Rubella

The City University of New York policy, in accordance with Public Health Law (PHL 2165), requires that all students who register for six (6) or more billable credits and who were born after December 31, 1956, submit proof of two measles vaccines and one mumps and rubella vaccination in order to attend the University. To ensure full compliance, colleges must adequately notify students of these requirements upon entering the University. The following is the minimal requirement for students to complete the registration process and continue to participate: • Partial Compliance: One proof of measles, mumps, and rubella vaccinations and a doctor's appointment for the second measles vaccination. The second proof of measles vaccination must be submitted by the 30th or 45th day of the semester. • The Registrar's office will alert students in partial compliance that their academic record and financial aid eligibility can be affected if they do not complete the immunization process. • A second letter is mailed to students in partial compliance before the 15th day of class,

informing them that (1) they will be excluded from class beginning on the 31st or 46th day of the semester and that (2) free, on-campus immunization is available. • Students who do not comply with the minimum requirements must be excluded from class and will not be allowed to return until they are in full compliance.

An administrative withdrawal grade ("W.A.") will be placed on the student's academic record in lieu of a regular grade. Three (3) steps are needed to reverse the "W.A." grade before the end of the semester, thereby allowing the student to return to class and receive a letter grade from the instructor: 1. Present proof of immunization to the Health Services Office before the end of the semester (last day of classes); 2. Obtain approval (signed reversal form) from the instructor to return to class; 3. Submit the reversal form to Registrar's Office before the end of the semester. It is essential that all steps be completed to reverse "W.A." grades. The "W.A." grade is not reversible beyond the semester in question. Even if students satisfy the immunization requirement during the following semester, "W.A." grades will remain on their transcripts as permanent grades.

Meningitis

In accordance with PHL 2167, students must be provided written information about meningococcal meningitis, and students must complete the Online Meningitis Acknowledgement Form. PHL 2167 does not require that students be immunized against meningitis.

Note: For more information, refer to "CUNY Immunization Requirements" in this catalog's Policy and Procedures section.

For more information about immunizations, contact:

Maria Vasquez, Nurse Building A, Room 334C Telephone: (718) 518-6542 Email: MAVASQUEZ@hostos.cuny.edu

Residency in New York City and New York State

The residency process qualifies students for the lower tuition rate. Residency is determined by combining the length of time a student has resided in New York State and/or New York City and the immigration status of non-U.S. citizens. In the residency verification process, the Admissions and Recruitment office determines the tuition to be charged to students. In general, to qualify for the University's resident tuition rate, a student must establish that they are a New York State or City "resident," as applicable, based on the requirements set forth by CUNY. For various legal and administrative reasons, the requirements to establish residency are different for the senior colleges and the community colleges.

In addition, certain non-residents, including undocumented or out-of-status students, are eligible for the resident tuition rate based on their enrollment and graduation from a New York State high school or receipt of a GED or TASC exam in the state of New York.

The University has approved two forms to document the student residency determination: 1. Residency Form 2. Alternate Lease Statement (a Hostos form adopted by CUNY)

Residency Verification Process

A community college student may qualify for the resident tuition rate if s/he is a U.S. Citizen, permanent resident, or has a qualifying immigration status and meets both of the following conditions on or prior to the first day of class:

a) Continuously resided in the State of New

York for twelve (12) consecutive months immediately preceding the first day of classes. (A student who has attended a high school in New York City or State for the two semesters immediately prior to the first day of classes satisfies this condition). b) Continuously resided in New York City for the last six (6) months immediately preceding the first day of classes. (A student who has attended a high school in New York City in the semester immediately prior to the first day of classes satisfies this condition).

Special Situation - County charge backs at Community Colleges

Community colleges require, as a condition for registration, that every New York state resident who resides outside of New York City present a certificate of residence issued no earlier than two months prior to the first day of classes. The Certificate is valid for a period of one year. If the county of residence declines