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Academic Support Services

Name

Type

Need Addressed

Target Audience

Location/Contact

Notes

Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP)

Academics

CUNY program to help motivated CC students earn their degrees as quickly as possible.

F/T students applying for ASAP-eligible Associates programs, NYC residents or qualified for in-state tuition. More on eligibility: http://commons. hostos.cuny.edu/asap/ sample-page-2/

CHRYSTAL JOSEPH    

Recruitment Specialist

C-490

 (718) 664-2646

CHJOSEPH@hostos.cuny.edu

Consolidated schedule, cohorts by major, sm classes, comprehensive advisement, career development,tuition waivers for eligible students, textbooks, metrocards.

Accessibility Resource Center (ARC)

Academics

Support and accommodation for students with disabilities.

Students with disabilities, screened for ARC registration

D-101L

(718) 518-4454

classroom and campus accommodations, counseling and advisement, private computer lab, workshops, training for assistive technologies, campus & CUNY-wide events

College Discovery Program (CD)

Academics

Extra academic & material support for high-potential but struggling students.

1st time freshmen w/ HS GPA < 80 and household income w/in NY State mandated range. 1-yr city residency.

D-101

(718) 518-4486

Get financial aid, book support, some fees paid, tutoring, advising, networking, more support if you go on to 4-yr or Masters programs.

Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP)

Academics

Academic support for STEM students.

1st & 2nd yr students interested in ultimately pursuing STEM @ 4-yr colleges.

Moise Koffi, Director
mkoffi@hostos.cuny.edu
A-126
(718) 518-6774

Tutoring in gateway courses, research/presentation opportunities, academic, career, financial advising, prep for 4-yr college.

Computer Lab Student Help Desk

Academics

Help using computer lab equipment; help with applications

C-595

(718) 518-6622

(718) 518-6646

CUNY LEADS (Linking Employment, Academics and Disability Services)

Academics

Support for career and academic outcomes.

ARC-registered students interested in employment counselling

Ms. Simone Sylvester

CUNY LEADS Specialist    
ssylvester@hostos.cuny.edu  
(718) 518-4467

Academic advisement, Career counseling, Resume help, Interview prep, Internship assistance, Job seeking assistance, Advocacy skills

Engineering Programs

Academics

Dual degree program for AS (Hostos) and BE (CCNY)

Karla Contreras
B-445
Kcontreras@hostos.cuny.edu
(718) 518-6735

“Seamless transition” from HCC to CCNY after earning AS degree.

Honors Program

Academics

Support for academics and self-esteem.

“intellectually inquisitive and motivated students”; more on specific eligibility: http://www.hostos.cuny .edu/ Administrative-Offices/Office-of-Academic- Affairs/Honors-Program

Ms. Karina Castro 
B-347 
(718) 518-6609
kcastro@hostos.cuny.edu

Special curriculum, events, conferences, seminars, institute, sm classes, mentoring. Students work on one Honors Course or Contract per semester. After successfully completing 3—graduate “with honors.”

Hostos Academic Learning Center (HALC)

Academics

Tutoring, course review sessions, exam prep for most introductory courses.

C-586

http://www.hostos.cuny.edu/halc/

Drop in for 1-on-1, check the calendar for group sessions.

Immersion Program

Academics

Free remedial or basic skills instruction

Students who require math, reading, writing remediation, or who want to get basic skills requirements out of the way.

B-347

(718) 518-6609

Workshopinfo@hostos. cuny.edu

Library

Academics

Providing information resources and research help.

 

A-308

(718) 518-4222

Books, articles, etc.; Electronic and physical items; Instruction; Liaisons to disciplinary faculty; Research help.

Office of Student Programming for Veterans and Reservists

Academics

Comprehensive support for veterans and reservists.

Student military veterans and reservists.

D-101

Mr. Charles Uwa

(718) 319-7955
cuwa@hostos.cuny.edu

academic advisement and tutoring, leadership and mentor training, career services, child care services, counseling services, disability services, financial aid and benefits advisement, and Women’s Centers

PATHWAYS and degree programs

Academics

Resoures to help students transfer “seamlessly” to other Pathways schools/programs.

C-350

(718) 518-6547

Information about Pathways common core requirements, transferring to Pathways schools, appeals process

Student Leadership Academy

Academics

Leadership development for students

Division of Student Development and Enrollment Management (SDEM)

D-102H

(718) 518-6554

5 formal programs (Student Ambassador Program, the Students Orientation Services (SOS) Team Program, the Emerging Leaders Program, the Hostos Athletic Leaders Organization (HALO), or the Volunteer Corps), plus events open to all students.

Student Success Coaching Unity (SSCU)

Academics

Personalized academic coaching (info, advocacy, referrals) throughout HCC career.

By appointment only.

B-208

(718) 664-2560

SSCU@hostos.cuny.edu

Time Management, Goal Setting, Schedule Planning, Study Skills, Financial Awareness

Writing Center @ Hostos

Academics

Tutoring sessions for writing a paper.

C-596A

See walk-in or by-appt hours or make an appt: https://hostoswc. wordpress.com/