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Message from the President
About Dr. Daisy Cocco De Filippis
Introduction to Hostos
Mission Statement
About Eugenio Maria de Hostos, 1839-1903
History of Hostos Community College
Program of Study
Accreditation and Affiliations
The Hostos Campus
Overview
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Fines
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Hours
Curriculum Office
Office of Educational Technology (EdTech)
Honors Programs at Hostos
Dean’s List
Honors Program
Honors Program Admission Requirements
Honors Program Requirements
Honors Benefits
Scholastic Achievement Award
Phi Theta Kappa
Student Support Services
Student Success Coaching Unit
Accessibility Resource Center (ARC)
The Student Life Office / Dean of Students’ Office
Transfer Services
Career Services Office
College Discovery
CUNY EDGE
Health Services
Wellness
DVP
FEP Family Empowerment Program
One Stop
Hostos Community College Children’s Center, Inc
Hostos Athletics, Recreation & Intramural Sports
Personal Counseling
Student Activities
The Hostos Student Leadership Academy
The Hostos Student Leadership Academy
Hostos Student Ambassador Program
Student Orientation Services Team (SOS)
Emerging Leaders Program
Hostos Community College Volunteer Corps
Veterans Office
Veterans Education Benefits
Hostos Office of Veterans Affairs (H.O.V.A.)
Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018
Special Programs
Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP)
Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Development
Alumni Relations Office
CLIP - CUNY Language Immersion Program
CUNY START
Math Start
CUNY Baccalaureate Program
Latin American Writers Institute - LAWI
Study Abroad Programs / Professional Development
Programs For High School Students
Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science
College Now
HERO
Liberty Partnership Program
Admissions and Recruitment Information
Overview
CUNY Affirmative Action Policy
Freshman Online Application Process
Transfer Student Online Application Process
Transfer Credits
Students Educated Abroad
Guidelines for Official Translation of Documents
International Student Admissions Process:
International Student Initial Enrollment to Hostos
International Transfer Student:
Second Degree
Non-Degree
Senior Citizens
Additional Admission Requirements
Testing
English as a Second Language (ESL) Placement
Immunization
COVID-19
Measles, Mumps, Rubella
Meningitis
Residency
Residency in New York City and New York State
Residency Verification Process
Special Situation
Student Assessment & Testing
Testing Center
CUNY Assessment Tests
What Scores Make Students Eligible For An Automatic Retest On The CATS?
Who Is Required To Meet The Ability To Benefit (ATB) Testing Requirement For NY State TAP Eligibility?
Testing for Students with Disabilities
Entering Freshmen
Transfer Students
Readmit Students
Exemptions from CUNY Assessment Tests
Resources for CUNY Assessment Test in Writing
Additional Information about Testing and Scores
Tuition & Financial Aid
Bursar Tuition & Fees
General Information
Types of Financial Aid at Hostos Community College
Eligibility Criteria for Federal Aid
General Documents Required
Citizenship
Transfer Students
Students with Intellectual Disabilities
CUNY’s Title IV Satisfactory Academic Progress Standard
Right to Appeal
SAP Definitions
Special COVID-19 Flexible Grading Policy
Federal Student Aid Programs
Campus Based Aid Programs
New York State Student Aid
The NYS Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
Additional Information on TAP
NYS Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS)
NYS Part-Time TAP
Excelsior Scholarship
The Senator Jose Peralta DREAM Act
New York State Satisfactory Academic Progress
New York State Satisfactory Academic Progress Charts
Other New York State Aid Programs
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Special Programs
Registrar's Office
Overview
Student Records
Student Identification Number
Changes of Name and/or Address
Degree Students
Non-Degree Students
Change of Degree Status
Change of Plan (Curriculum)
Maximum Student Course Load
Permits
Overview
Who is Eligible to use the ePermit Approval Request System?
ePermit Requests Will Not Be Issued To
Permit Term
Permit Course
Course Grade
Permit cancellation
Course Cancellation
Financial Aid
Tuition
ePermit and Courses in Residence
Permits to Take Courses at Hostos
Permits to Take Courses at Hostos-Non-CUNY
Procedures For Filing a Permit Request To Take A Course at a Non-CUNY College
Class Attendance
Certified Statements
Withdrawals
Withdrawal from the College
Total Withdrawals after the Official Deadline for Medical Reasons
Total Withdrawal for Military Reasons
Grading Policy
Credit Hour Policy and Procedure
Overview
Other Grades
Credit/No Credit Flexible Grading Policy
College Now Program Grading Policy
Transcripts
Graduation Requirements
Applying for Graduation
Eligibility for Commencement
Student Right to Know
Academic Policies
Hostos General Education Core Competencies
Policy on Academic Standard
Grade Appeals
Policy on Prior Learning Assessment
Cuny’s Policy on Academic Integrity
Procedures for Student Complaints
NC-SARA Complaint Procedures
Student Grievance Process
Medical Withdrawal and Re-entry Policy and Procedures
Affirmative Action Policy
Policy on Computer & Email Use
CUNY Policy on Sexual Misconduct
CUNY Policies on Non-Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Reasonable Accommodations & Academic Adjustments
Pregnancy and Related Conditions
Environmental Health & Safety Policy
Freedom of Information Law (FOIL)
Policy on Drugs, Tobacco and Alcohol
Workplace Violence Policy
Policies on Use of Hostos Facilities
Public Safety Policies & Procedures
Emergency Notification & Response
College Regulations / Code of Conduct
Student Records
Withholding Student Records
Non-Discrimination of Students on the basis of Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Related Conditions
Hostos Community College Administration
Academic Calendar
Department: College Discovery
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Academic Career
SSD 100
College Orientation
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Undergraduate
Home
Message from the President
About Dr. Daisy Cocco De Filippis
Introduction to Hostos
Mission Statement
About Eugenio Maria de Hostos, 1839-1903
History of Hostos Community College
Program of Study
Accreditation and Affiliations
The Hostos Campus
Overview
Office of Communications
Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture
Development Office
Hostos Academic Learning Center (HALC)
The Library at Hostos
Reference and Technology Support
Library Instruction
Hostos Archives & Special Collections
Library Collections
Calculator Loan Program
Media Services Viewing Center
Borrowing From Other Libraries
Circulation
Reserves
Fines
Location
Hours
Curriculum Office
Office of Educational Technology (EdTech)
Honors Programs at Hostos
Dean’s List
Honors Program
Honors Program Admission Requirements
Honors Program Requirements
Honors Benefits
Scholastic Achievement Award
Phi Theta Kappa
Student Support Services
Student Success Coaching Unit
Accessibility Resource Center (ARC)
The Student Life Office / Dean of Students’ Office
Transfer Services
Career Services Office
College Discovery
CUNY EDGE
Health Services
Wellness
DVP
FEP Family Empowerment Program
One Stop
Hostos Community College Children’s Center, Inc
Hostos Athletics, Recreation & Intramural Sports
Personal Counseling
Student Activities
The Hostos Student Leadership Academy
The Hostos Student Leadership Academy
Hostos Student Ambassador Program
Student Orientation Services Team (SOS)
Emerging Leaders Program
Hostos Community College Volunteer Corps
Veterans Office
Veterans Education Benefits
Hostos Office of Veterans Affairs (H.O.V.A.)
Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018
Special Programs
Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP)
Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Development
Alumni Relations Office
CLIP - CUNY Language Immersion Program
CUNY START
Math Start
CUNY Baccalaureate Program
Latin American Writers Institute - LAWI
Study Abroad Programs / Professional Development
Programs For High School Students
Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science
College Now
HERO
Liberty Partnership Program
Admissions and Recruitment Information
Overview
CUNY Affirmative Action Policy
Freshman Online Application Process
Transfer Student Online Application Process
Transfer Credits
Students Educated Abroad
Guidelines for Official Translation of Documents
International Student Admissions Process:
International Student Initial Enrollment to Hostos
International Transfer Student:
Second Degree
Non-Degree
Senior Citizens
Additional Admission Requirements
Testing
English as a Second Language (ESL) Placement
Immunization
COVID-19
Measles, Mumps, Rubella
Meningitis
Residency
Residency in New York City and New York State
Residency Verification Process
Special Situation
Student Assessment & Testing
Testing Center
CUNY Assessment Tests
What Scores Make Students Eligible For An Automatic Retest On The CATS?
Who Is Required To Meet The Ability To Benefit (ATB) Testing Requirement For NY State TAP Eligibility?
Testing for Students with Disabilities
Entering Freshmen
Transfer Students
Readmit Students
Exemptions from CUNY Assessment Tests
Resources for CUNY Assessment Test in Writing
Additional Information about Testing and Scores
Tuition & Financial Aid
Bursar Tuition & Fees
General Information
Types of Financial Aid at Hostos Community College
Eligibility Criteria for Federal Aid
General Documents Required
Citizenship
Transfer Students
Students with Intellectual Disabilities
CUNY’s Title IV Satisfactory Academic Progress Standard
Right to Appeal
SAP Definitions
Special COVID-19 Flexible Grading Policy
Federal Student Aid Programs
Campus Based Aid Programs
New York State Student Aid
The NYS Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
Additional Information on TAP
NYS Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS)
NYS Part-Time TAP
Excelsior Scholarship
The Senator Jose Peralta DREAM Act
New York State Satisfactory Academic Progress
New York State Satisfactory Academic Progress Charts
Other New York State Aid Programs
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Special Programs
Registrar's Office
Overview
Student Records
Student Identification Number
Changes of Name and/or Address
Degree Students
Non-Degree Students
Change of Degree Status
Change of Plan (Curriculum)
Maximum Student Course Load
Permits
Overview
Who is Eligible to use the ePermit Approval Request System?
ePermit Requests Will Not Be Issued To
Permit Term
Permit Course
Course Grade
Permit cancellation
Course Cancellation
Financial Aid
Tuition
ePermit and Courses in Residence
Permits to Take Courses at Hostos
Permits to Take Courses at Hostos-Non-CUNY
Procedures For Filing a Permit Request To Take A Course at a Non-CUNY College
Class Attendance
Certified Statements
Withdrawals
Withdrawal from the College
Total Withdrawals after the Official Deadline for Medical Reasons
Total Withdrawal for Military Reasons
Grading Policy
Credit Hour Policy and Procedure
Overview
Other Grades
Credit/No Credit Flexible Grading Policy
College Now Program Grading Policy
Transcripts
Graduation Requirements
Applying for Graduation
Eligibility for Commencement
Student Right to Know
Academic Policies
Hostos General Education Core Competencies
Policy on Academic Standard
Grade Appeals
Policy on Prior Learning Assessment
Cuny’s Policy on Academic Integrity
Procedures for Student Complaints
NC-SARA Complaint Procedures
Student Grievance Process
Medical Withdrawal and Re-entry Policy and Procedures
Affirmative Action Policy
Policy on Computer & Email Use
CUNY Policy on Sexual Misconduct
CUNY Policies on Non-Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Reasonable Accommodations & Academic Adjustments
Pregnancy and Related Conditions
Environmental Health & Safety Policy
Freedom of Information Law (FOIL)
Policy on Drugs, Tobacco and Alcohol
Workplace Violence Policy
Policies on Use of Hostos Facilities
Public Safety Policies & Procedures
Emergency Notification & Response
College Regulations / Code of Conduct
Student Records
Withholding Student Records
Non-Discrimination of Students on the basis of Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Related Conditions
Hostos Community College Administration
Academic Calendar