Newly Accepted Student – Bachelor of Social Work

CUNYfirst stands for “Fully Integrated Resources and Services Tool.”  It has many student applications, from registering for classes to paying bills.Instructions for claiming your CUNYFirst account can be found here. On the Log In page, be sure to select New User. You will also receive these instructions via e-mail.

As a student, official information from the school will be sent to your Hunter College e-mail address.Every Hunter student has an email address that follows this formula: CUNYfirst username followed by @myhunter.cuny.edu. Our email password is your CUNYfirst password.

Details about your new Hunter College email address can be found here.

Welcome to your first-year placement planning process! We are excited to share some important updates with you. We now use a Practicum Education platform called SONIA, which streamlines the practicum education experience. This includes all practicum-related tasks such as completing your Practicum Placement Planning form, and submitting your resume, and later your timesheets and process recordings.

NOTE: You will be able to begin your SONIA log in process once your enrollment and registration are completed – that may take a few business days. Please be patient.

You will receive an email on your @HUNTER email address with detailed SONIA information.

Please carefully review the instructions to access your SONIA account below.

Sonia First Year Info

It’s never too early to think about graduation. One of the requirements for all BSW students is to complete the Mandated Reporter Training. “Mandated reporters are required to report suspected child abuse or maltreatment when, in their professional capacity, they are presented with reasonable cause to suspect child abuse or maltreatment.” (NYS Mandated Reporter website). Once you have done the training please email certificate to Annie Pressley (ap3111@hunter.cuny.edu).

As a new student in the Bachelor of Social Work program at Silberman, these documents serve as essential guides to the ethical, academic, and professional expectations that shape your journey. They outline the standards of integrity, respect, and accountability required both in the classroom and in practicum settings. Embracing these principles ensures you are prepared to uphold the values of the social work profession and contribute meaningfully to diverse communities. Please take a moment to carefully review them.

Professional Behavior and Academic Integrity

Student Agreement

 

As a newly accepted student at college, you’ll have access to a range of resources designed to support your academic and personal success. These include academic advising, mental health and wellness services, tutoring centers, and student support offices that help you navigate your transition into college life. Take a moment to review the resources below.