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HOW TO STRIVE FOR SUCCESSAT HOSTOS COMMUNITY COLLEGEA GUIDE FOR CBOS AND THE STUDENTS THEY SERVEPrinted on 04.2018
HOSTOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAMPUS MAPHOSTOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS ACCESSIBLE BY TAKING THE2, 4 & 5 TRAINS TO 149TH AND GRAND CONCOURSEOR THE BX 1, BX2 OR BX 19 BUSPrinted on 04.2018
Pathways Degree Programs of StudyHostos Community College offers a wide array of Associate Degrees and Certificate Programs for itsstudents. Curriculum requirements ensure that graduates of Eugenio María de Hostos Community Collegehave the preparation necessary to succeed in a diverse and changing work environment and develop asthoughtful and responsible citizens, ready to participate and contribute to their communities. EugenioMaría de Hostos Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.Associate In Arts (A.A.) Degree ProgramsLiberal Arts and SciencesCriminal JusticeAssociate In Science (A.S.) Degree ProgramsAccountingBusiness ManagementChemical Engineering ScienceCivil Engineering ScienceCommunity HealthElectrical EngineeringFraud Examination & Financial Forensics ProgramFood StudiesLiberal Arts and SciencesMathematicsMechanical EngineeringPolice ScienceScience for Forensic ScienceAssociate In Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree ProgramsAccountingAging and Health StudiesDental HygieneDigital Design and AnimationDigital MusicEarly Childhood EducationGame DesignNursingOffice Technology (includes Administrative Assistant and Medical Office Manager)Paralegal StudiesPublic Policy & AdministrationRadiologic TechnologyCertificate ProgramsOffice AssistantPractical Nursing (LPN)Printed on 04.2018
WHERE DO I GO IF I WANT TO ATTEND HOSTOS?DepartmentAdmissions OfficeLocationB-103Phone(718) 319-7900Testing CenterB-207(718) 319-7921Health ServicesA-334C(718) 518-6542DescriptionIt is a pleasure to welcome you to the Admissions and Recruitment office. The Hostosexperience is unique among CUNY colleges. We are a small college that is dedicatedto creating an educationally rich, friendly, and warm environment. If you or your groupwould like a campus tour and/or informational session, go to this site to sign stosAdministers two types of tests: placement tests for incoming freshmen, and exit testsfrom students completing remediation or workshops.Provides quality programs utilizing a holistic approach that focuses on healthy lifestylechoices as a means of disease prevention. Health Services is also the officeresponsible for immunization compliance, and, together with the Office of PublicSafety, is often the primary response unit for on-campus medical emergencies.WHAT ARE SOME PRE COLLEGE PROGRAMS TO HELP ME GET READY TO BE A SUCCESSFUL STUDENT?DepartmentCUNY Start/Math StartCUNY LanguageEmersion ProgramCLIPLocationPhoneA-016A(718) 518-6851590 ExteriorStreet(718) 518-6645x57DescriptionProvides intensive preparation in academic reading/writing, pre-college math, and“college success” advisement for students entering CUNY with significant remedialneeds based on the results of their CUNY Assessment Tests.Accepts students who have failed one semester of ESL at a 2-year CUNY college orthose who have been referred by a senior college. Provides 25 hours of instructioneach week for entering freshmen who have already been admitted to a CUNY college.I HAD AN IEP (INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLAN) AND/OR HAVE A LEARNING DISABILITY. WHERE DO I GO?DepartmentLocationPhoneDescriptionAccessibility ResourceD-101L(718) 518-4454Students with disabilities can access the supports and accommodations they need to beCenter (ARC)successful in college and beyond.WHICH ARE THE DIFFERENT ADVISEMENT UNITS & WHERE ARE THEY LOCATED?DepartmentStudent SuccessCoaching Unit (SSCU)LocationB-208Phone(718) 664-2560College Discovery/SEEKD-101(718) 518-4486Accelerated Students inAssociates ProgramASAPC-490(718) 664-2646Office of AcademicAdvisementC-350A(718) 518-6547DescriptionPromotes students’ academic, personal, and professional development. SSCU coacheswork one-on-one with students throughout their time at Hostos to orient them to thecollege community and the resources available to them on campus, and to facilitatedegree completion, transferring, and career planning.The College Discovery (CD) Program utilizes a personalized approach to providingsupport services to students who have high potential for success but have not had thenecessary academic preparation to pursue college level work. As a member of the CDProgram you will be supported from admissions to graduation. Our committed staff willhelp you achieve your full potential as a student and as an individual to discover,develop and apply your talents.Helps motivated community college students earn their degrees as quickly as possible,with a goal of graduating at least 50% of students within three years. Features include aconsolidated block schedule, cohorts by major, small class size, required full-time studyand comprehensive advisement and career development services. Financial incentivesinclude tuition waivers for financial aid eligible students and free use of textbooks andmonthly Metrocards for all students.Continuing students, students who have transferred in and/or students who havestopped out and completed the readmission process, should continue to receiveacademic advisement. Students who were previously enrolled in the Accelerated Studyin Associate Programs (ASAP), College Discovery (CD) or assigned a Student SuccessCoach, should contact those offices regarding advisement. All other students shouldcontact the Office of Academic Advisement for assistance selecting courses anddeveloping a graduation plan.Printed on 04.2018
I HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT MY FAFSA AND/OR A BILL I HAVE RECEIVED OR NEED TO PAY. WHERE DO I GO?DepartmentLocationPhoneDescriptionFinancial Aid OfficeD-B112-115(718) 518-6555Helps students understand the various financial aid programs that are available, andto work with those who face significant financial difficulties during their time at Hostos.This includes Pell, TAP, and Direct Loans.Hostos School CodeFederal: (FAFSA): 008611State (TAP) 1401Bursars OfficeD-B105(718) 518-4373Offers payment plan options, distribution of all financial aid, and internal collegechecks; the billing, collection, and depositing of money from students at registration;and the creation, and collection of student liabilities and receivables.Business OfficeD-B106(718) 518-4367Provides support and assistance for the College in the areas of student financialrecords, billing third-party tuition payers, and managing TAP certification, PerkinsLoans, Title IV refunds, and student refunds.WHERE CAN I APPLY FOR SCHOLARHIPS TO COVER MY TUITION OR EMERGENCY BILLS?Apply for ScholarshipsD-101(718) 518-4166Hostos Community College's online scholarship management system! This newsystem provides all currently enrolled Hostos students access to a myriad of needand-merit based scholarships. The system is user friendly and matches youautomatically with scholarships within your eligibility by using your GPA, course ofstudy and the information you provide. The site also has a page that includes links toexternal scholarship pages and additional outside funding. Hostos scholarships arefunded through the Hostos Community College Foundation thanks to the College’sdonors.Login at www.hostos.cuny.edu/scholarshipsonline with your Hostos username andpassword.I NEED PROOF OF ATTENDANCE, LETTER OF VERIFICATION AND/OR MY TRANSCRIPT, WHERE DO I 7(718) 518-6771Serves as the repository of all student academic records, such as grades andtranscripts, which it maintains and updates. The Registrar’s Office also certifiescandidates for graduation, as well as managing class schedules and assignments.I AM A PARENT, WHAT SUPPORTS ARE AVAILBLE TO ME?DepartmentLocationPhoneDescriptionEmpowering StudentD-101K(718) 518-6559Assists expectant and parenting teens and young adults to complete their educationParents Program(secondary/post-secondary), maintain healthy lifestyles, be self-sufficient, and be(ESP)nurturing parents.Hostos Children’sCenterA-109(718) 518-4176Since 1983, the Hostos Children’s Center has proudly served as a campus-basedchildcare provider who services the early childhood educational and developmentalneeds of children. We are recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizationand we are licensed by the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene(DOHMH).The curriculum we use promotes social/emotional, physical and cognitivedevelopment to empower children to become lifelong learners. Additionally, weengage parents in ongoing activities and workshops to further support the holisticdevelopment of their child.Hostos Children’s Center will offer three types of programs: Toddler Program (children 2 – 3 years of age) Preschool Program (children 3 – 4 years of age) Pre-K For All Program (children born in 2012—4 years of age)Printed on 04.2018
WHERE DO I GO TO GET ASSISTANCE IN SEEKING r ServicesD-210(718) 518-4468Provides students with career direction and employment options through individualand group counseling, access to resources, job-readiness preparation and practicalwork experience.I AM COMMITTED TO BE A SUCCESSFUL STUDENT; WHERE CAN I GO FOR SUPPORT?DepartmentLocationPhoneOn-Line Book StoreLibraryA-308(718) 518-4222Hostos AcademicLearning Center(HALC)C-596(718) 518-6624Writing CenterC-596A(718) 518-6678Office of AcademicAffairsB-402(718) 518-6660Counseling ServicesC-330(718) 518-4319Honors ProgramsB-347(718) 518-6609C-STEPA-126(718)518.6774CUNY BMIA-507DescriptionStarting on July 1, 2017, Hostos Community College launched a new online bookstorefor all textbooks and course materials. Selecting and ordering books is donecompletely online and students will have their course materials shipped to them on anindividual ndex.phpProvides information literacy tools that enhance the pursuit of knowledge by teachingour college community to retrieve, critically evaluate and synthesize information foracademic, professional and personal pursuits, through a variety of workshops. Thelibrary also offers a great study space for individual or group sessions.Provides students with the academic support they need in a setting that is rich inresources and supports academic success. Throughout the academic year, the HALCprovides programs/activities that focus on the skills development of students,including tutorial support and self-guided tutorials.Provides support, and helps develop students’ writing skills. Writing tutors assiststudents through the brainstorm stage, all the way to the final stages of a paper.The office of academics helps students with any problems they might have regardingfaculty, professors or their grades. They provide students with the support to advocateany issues they have experienced on campus.Provides ongoing personal counseling for registered Hostos Students on an individualand group basis. Students may focus on issues and concerns, which may behindering successful academic achievement and personal development.Offers students an academic environment that values and promotes critical thinking,analytical writing, and research and information competency skills through aninnovative and challenging curriculum. Attendance at cultural events, conferences,honors seminars and an Honors Institute provide an intellectual community thatencourages and supports students in pursuing their goals.The Hostos Community College Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program isdesigned to serve first and second year students through a three-part approach thatprovides the following.1. Tutoring support in gateway courses in Calculus, Discrete Mathematics,Biology, Chemistry, and Physics preparing them for higher-level courses atsenior colleges,2. Research experiences and opportunities that include participation inconferences, poster presentations related to STEM careers ; and3. Academic advisement, career and financial counseling, and four- yearcollege/preparation workshops and seminars.BMI TEAM is a CUNY wide program designed to unite Black and Latino STEM majorsin order to enhance the experience of incoming freshmen and upperclassmen.Through mentoring, tutoring, and networking, BMI TEAM hopes to instill the key skillsand values necessary to ensure future success as members move forward in theirstudies and careers. TEAM stands for Together wE Achieve More, emphasizing thecommunity that will be built and the subsequent possibilities that will open up for everymember. This community will be born from the shared backgrounds and experiencesof members.Printed on 04.2018
I WANT TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND BE INVOLVED ON CAMPUS, WHERE CAN I ties/ClubC-371(718) 518-6561Student GovernmentAssociation (SGA)C-530(718) 518-6549Student LeadershipAcademyC-392(718) 518-6541Student LifeD-101(718) 518-6557Prepares students to be informed, educated leaders who exhibit courage, characterand respect for others, by working with them on the creation, implementation andmaintenance of educational, cultural, social and recreational programs. Theseprograms provide training on budget preparation and management, proposal writing,and other club-related administrative functions.Serves and represents the needs and interests of students at the college. SGAmembers are part of many important college-wide committees including the HostosAssociation, College-Wide Senate, Auxiliary Enterprise Committee, Technology FeeCommittee, Space Requests Committee and others. SGA organizes cultural,educational and social activities for the student body throughout the school year. Italso assists student organizations in the planning and development of their activities.Creates and coordinates college-wide academic and co-curricular activities thatprepare students to be effective global citizens who are engaged in transforming theircommunities through scholarship, work and volunteer service.Maintains student programs that provide opportunities for academic, personal andprofessional growth through leadership activities, internships, orientation, counseling,wellness programs, career exploration and athletics. This office is also responsible forgenerating a comprehensive calendar of events; processing student inquiries,complaints, judicial proceedings and notifications; and serving as an administrativeagent for the Academic Standards Committee in the Academic Appeal reviewprocess. This unit also ensures that at-risk students are advised, receive an academicplan of assistance and are registered.IF YOU NEED FOOD SERVICES, LEGAL ASSISTANCE, TAX OR IMMIGRATION SUPPORT VISIT:DepartmentLocationPhoneDescriptionSingle StopD-101(718) 319-7981Offers supportive services to ensure that students have a successful collegeexperience and are able to complete a degree. The services vary from food stamps,Medicaid, housing, public assistance, social security, disability SSI, school lunch,transportation, mental health care, domestic violence services, foster-care placement,food vouchers, debt solution, credit report, financial planning, maintaining smallbusiness, free tax preparation, legal advice and much more.Veterans ServicesD-101E(718) 319-7955Provides an array of specialized educational support and development-relatedservices for student veterans and reservists. These include academic advisement and(718) 518-6656tutoring, leadership and mentor training, career services, child care services,counseling services, disability services, financial aid and benefits advisement, andWomen’s Centers.Wellness ServicesD-101E(718) 518-4483Educates and empowers the Hostos student body with respect to the growing field ofwellness. This is accomplished through physical, emotional, spiritual, social, sexual,intellectual and environmental/occupational health awareness. The emphasis is onaccentuating and promoting positive lifestyle choices as a way of preventing illnessand disease.I AM GRADUATING, WHERE DO I GO FOR ASSISTANCE IN TRANSFERING TO A SENIOR COLLEGE?DepartmentTransfer ServicesLocationD-101CPhone(718) 518-4484Alumni RelationsOfficeD-205(718)518-4435DescriptionHelps students realize their educational goals and provides necessary informationensuring successful transfer from Hostos Community College to a four-year seniorcollege of their choice, CUNY, SUNY, or a private/independent college or university.The Alumni Relations Office at Hostos Community College of the City University ofNew York was founded in July 2003. Among the Hostos alumni are thousands of menand women who are making important contributions to society in the areas of healthservices, business, communication, education and many other fields. The AlumniRelations Office encourages all Hostos graduates to stay in touch with the Collegeand to become part of a vast network of professionals who have demonstrated theirinterest in the college, its faculty and students.Printed on 04.2018
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Clinics & ServicesHostos Dental Hygiene Patient Care FacilityThe Dental Hygiene Patient Care Facility at Hostos Community College is a teaching unit that provides comprehensivedental care to the community while adhering to the most current sterilization techniques.Treatments at the Hostos Dental Hygiene Patient Care Facility are Free and include:Thorough Medical & Dental HistoryPatient Dental Health EducationVital Signs RecordingsOral RadiographsHead and Neck EvaluationsOral Prophylaxis (cleaning)Oral InspectionFluoride TreatmentsGingival AssessmentSealantsDental Decay DetectionNutritional AssessmentPatients in need of further evaluation, diagnosis and treatment will be referred to their own dentist or neighboring dentalclinics.Appointments are normally two hours long, and services require more than one visit in order to provide comprehensivedental hygiene care. The first visit consists of a medical and dental history assessment and evaluations necessary toprovide the appropriate treatment. Patients under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a legal guardian.During the fall semester, student hygienists see patients on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. During the springsemester, they see patients Monday through Friday. The clinic is not open during the summer session.For more information, please call 718-319-7943.Hostos Dental Hygiene Patient Care Facility500 Grand Concourse, Suite B-124, Bronx, NY 10451Printed on 04.2018
Continuing Education and Workforce DevelopmentCareer Training & Certificate ProgramsOur core mission is training workers in skills that employers need. We continually adapt our training programs to changes in the jobmarket and we help organizations and individuals respond to new technologies, regulatory requirements, and changing practices andskill requirements within specific industries. Obtaining a certificate may lead to a higher paying job. Hostos Community Collegeoffers certificate programs in many critical fields of study. Individual courses may be selected by students not planning to complete acertificate program. There are three easy steps to earning a certificate:1. Satisfy any necessary prerequisites (i.e. H.S. diploma or GED )2. Complete the registration process; and3. Successfully meet all of the program requirements.We offer certificate programs at two locations.Grand Concourse – Bronx Location560 Exterior StreetBronx, New York 10451Telephone: (718) 518-6656Washington Heights/Inwood – Manhattan Location5030 BroadwayNew York, NY 10034Telephone: (212) 567-7132These are some of the certificate programs we offer.Non-Healthcare Job/Career Training Programs: Accounting &Bookkeeping Active Shooter &Medical EmergencyPreparedness Training AutoCADCertification Basic ConstructionProject Management BusinessAdministrationManagement Case Management Child DevelopmentAssociate Cisco Networking Computer SupportTechnician CompTIA A Certifications Culinary Arts Customer Service Fireguard Test Prep Hostos Security Academy Income Tax Preparation Landlord Tenant Law Locksmith Microsoft Office Personal Trainer Professional DevelopmentSeminars for Teachers Real Estate Teacher Assistant Self-Advocacy Sports NutritionConsultantHealthcare Certificate Job/Career Building Programs: Case Management Certified Nursing Assistant(CNA) Clinical Medical Assistant CPR/AED for ProfessionalRescuers and Health CareProviders Credentialed Alcohol &Substance Abuse CounselorProgram (CASAC) ECG Telemetry Technician ElectrocardiographyTechnician Emergency MedicalTechnician Food Protection HIV CounselorMedical AdministrativeAssistantHome Health AideLocal Anesthesia & NitrousOxide AdministrationMedical Billing & CodingPatient Care TechnicianPharmacy TechnicianPhlebotomy TechnicianRecovery CoachingTest of Essential AcademicSkills (TEAS)**For nursing and allied healthprogram admissionPrinted on 04.2018
college community and the resources available to them on campus, and to facilitate degree completion, transferring, and career planning. College Discovery/SE EK D-101 (718) 518-4486 The College Discovery (CD) Program utilizes a personalized approach to providing support services to students who have high potential for success but have not had the
