SDEM NAVIGATOR 2025

Student Development + Enrollment Management

NAVIGATOR A GUIDE

WELCOME

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he Division of Student Development and Enrollment Management (SDEM) at Hostos Community College is a part of the City University of New York (CUNY). As stated in CUNY’s Student Affairs mission statement, the strength of CUNY is derived from the diversity of its students and from each college’s distinctly defined institutional character.

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e are here to provide quality services and programs to all students from the time they first apply to Hostos to the point of graduation. Our goals are to support students’ academic achievement and persistence for transfer to a four-year institution, career development; to enhance students’ intellectual, creative, and social growth; to facilitate critical thinking skills; and to promote civic responsibility.

Going to college opens doors to a wide variety of educational, athletic, fine arts, co-curricular and student support services that will contribute to college success and personal development. We’re here to provide access to everything Hostos has to offer!

Office of Student Development & Enrollment Management Dr. Althea Sterling, Vice President Johanna Gomez, Associate Dean of Student Life Carlos Rivera, Interim Associate Dean of Enrollment Management Clifton Pierce, Admistrative Assistant Mingfeng Lin, Director of Enrollment Data Analytics Eliana Cabral, Enrollment Data Analytics Manager Elbagina Bonilla, Director of Assessment and Communications Matthew Torres, Marketing and Publications Specialist Emily Astacio, CRM Communications Coordinator

CONTACT: Phone: (718) 518-4264 Office: D-102 Notes:

Enrollment Management Admissions and Recruitment ............ p. 8 College Discovery (CD) ..................... p. 9 Financial Aid .................................... p. 10 Scholarships .................................... p. 11 Testing Center.................................. p. 12 Transfer Services ............................. p. 13

Student Development Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) p. 15 Athletics & Recreation ..................... p. 16 Children’s Center ............................. p. 17 CUNY EDGE ..................................... p. 18 Counseling Services ......................... p. 19 Family Empowerment Program (FEP) p. 20 Families United in Education Program (FUiE) One Stop.......................................... p. 21 Health & Wellness Center ................. p. 22 Student Activities ............................. p. 23 Student Leadership Academy (SLA) . p. 24 Student Life (OSL)............................ p. 25 Student Appeals............................... p. 26 Veteran Affairs (HOVA) ..................... p. 27 Women’s Center (WC)....................... p. 28 Campus Information ........................ pp. 29–30

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Athletics

Arts, Aesthetics

Co-Curricular

Educational

Finance

Social, Civic

Student Support

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ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT “Hostos welcomes everyone with open doors and hearts.

From orientation week to commencement day, we are dedicated to supporting our students by providing the programs, care, and assistance they need to succeed and thrive.”

DR. DAISY COCCO DE FILIPPIS, PRESIDENT EUGENIO MARÍA DE HOSTOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE 7

Admissions and Recruitment

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iscover the Hostos Experience: Where Community Meets Opportunity.

Welcome to Hostos Community College, a unique gem among CUNY colleges. Our close-knit community fosters a warm, friendly, and academically enriching environment. With dedicated faculty and staff, we offer personalized academic support to help you develop the skills and confidence necessary to achieve your personal and professional goals.

Explore Endless Opportunities: At Hostos, there’s something for everyone. Explore a diverse range of academic programs, athletic activities, fine arts, co-curricular events, and comprehensive student support services. Whether you’re looking to boost your career readiness with resume writing and interview skills workshops or enjoy our collegiate-sized swimming pool, state-of-theart fitness centers, and on-campus theaters, Hostos has it all.

Financial Aid and Scholarships: We offer a diverse range of financial aid and scholarship opportunities to ensure that every student can succeed and thrive. Our tailored services for students with unique needs provide the support necessary for success.

Start Strong with Hostos: New to Hostos? No problem! Launch your journey with engaging workshops and information sessions designed to set you up for success from the outset.

Join us at Hostos and embark on an educational adventure like no other. Discover the Hostos experience and unlock your potential today!

CONTACT:

Room B-103 Phone: (718) 319-7900 Notes:

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College Discovery (CD)

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he College Discovery (CD) Program offers tailored support services to students with high potential and financial need, helping them bridge the gap to college-level work.

From admissions to graduation, our dedicated staff provide comprehensive guidance and mentorship, empowering students to unlock their full potential, discover their strengths, and achieve academic and personal success.

CONTACT:

Room D-101 Phone: (718) 518-4265 Notes:

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Financial Aid

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he Financial Aid Office empowers students through maximizing federal & state financial aid awareness & eligibility, to eliminate financial barriers to education, by offering in-person & virtual comprehensive services like financial literacy, application assistance, and student aid program guidance while ensuring regulatory compliance and equitable treatment for all applicants.

Federal School Code: 008611 New York State Code (TAP): 1401

CONTACT:

Room D-B112-115 Phone: (718) 518-6555 Notes:

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Scholarships

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he Scholarship Office supports students in identifying and applying for internal and external scholarships by providing guidance, resources, and workshops throughout the year. Each fall, a scholarship orientation is offered to high-achieving students, highlighting key scholarship opportunities, distributing scholarship packets, and addressing common questions. This orientation serves as a starting point for students to access ongoing support from the office.

Additionally, workshops are held throughout the semester to help students build their scholarship portfolios and navigate the Hostos scholarship system, ensuring they are well-prepared to apply for financial opportunities.

CONTACT:

Room D-101W Phone: (718) 518-4166

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Testing Center

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he Testing Center is dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service to Hostos students, faculty, and the community, while upholding the integrity of testing in a secure environment. Whether you’re pursuing higher education, preparing to enter the workforce, or advancing your career, the Testing Center serves as a vital resource.

Two exams are administered: the Accuplacer ESL Exam for incoming students and the Ability to Benefit Exam for students who graduated from a high school outside the United States and are seeking eligibility for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). Detailed information about these exams, including sample questions and scoring policies, is available on the Hostos website.

Please note: A Hostos Community College photo ID or a valid government-issued ID (such as a passport, driver’s license, or state ID) is required to take any test—no exceptions.

CONTACT:

Room B-207 Phone: (718) 319-7921

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Transfer Services

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he Transfer Services Office is dedicated to providing integrated services and resources to students seeking to transfer to a four-year institution, supporting them throughout the college search, decision-making process, and scholarship opportunities. The Center works across divisions to ensure smooth credit transfer within CUNY and collaborates with various academic offices to guide students in selecting the right courses for their transfer goals.

Additionally, the Center coordinates off-campus college visits, hosts on-campus Transfer Fairs, and organizes events to help students explore educational pathways that align with their long-term career objectives. Students are encouraged to visit the Transfer Center during their first semester at Hostos to ensure they are taking courses that maximize their transfer potential for future educational success.

CONTACT:

Room D-101 Phone: (718) 518-4457

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“ Where can students receive information about four-year colleges?”

Student Development “I host study groups twice a week, and I’m a part of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. The services like One Stop and Work-Study at Hostos have really helped me to achieve good grades.”

TAYLOR MCMAHON / STUDENT 14

Accessibility Resource Center (ARC)

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t the Accessibility Resource Center (ARC), students with disabilities can access the supports and accommodations they need to be successful in college and beyond. In addition to classroom and campus accommodations, students have the opportunity to use our fully accessible computer lab, participate in workshops, and be trained in the use of our assistive technologies. Registered ARC students are given the opportunity to grow through campus- and CUNY-wide activities where they can build relationships and be introduced to job opportunities. ARC is a place where Hostos students create a foundation for themselves that serves and supports them for the rest of their lives.

CONTACT:

Room M-200 Phone: (718) 518-4263

“ Where can students receive information about classroom and testing accommodations?”

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Athletics & Recreation

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he Athletics and Recreation programs at Hostos supplement the educational process by enhancing students’ mental and physical development. Students who participate in athletic programs develop stronger social interaction skills, including positive self-image, tolerance, self-control, and maturity. Our Athletics & Recreation programs offer a range of individual and team-sport options. The Aquatic and Fitness Centers, Gymnasium, Dance Studio and locker rooms are high-quality facilities with outstanding staff who foster an environment that enriches community life on campus, and who promote the highest principles in every aspect of sportsmanship and wellness.

CONTACT:

Room C-383 Phone: (718) 664-2748

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Children’s Center

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he Hostos Community College Children’s Center, Inc. (the Center)is a daycare program that allows students of Hostos Community College to attend classes while their children (ages 6 weeks - 4 years old) are in a safe environment. Cultural diversity, language acquisition, and age appropriate practices are seen as keys in meeting the educational, social, emotional, and physical needs of children and their families. The Center liaises with various departments here at Hostos as well as with various community organizations to provide workshops on nutrition, parenting, stress management, and other topics of interest to student parents. We offer enrichments like Art and Yoga to Center students and their families as well as implement a researched based curriculum that is aimed to meet every child where they are.

CONTACT:

Room A-109 Phone: (718) 518–4176

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CUNY EDGE

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UNY EDGE is a partnership between the NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the City University of New York, designed to support CUNY students receiving public assistance. The program helps students excel academically, graduate on time, and gain employment. CUNY EDGE offers structured academic programming, personalized advising, and career planning support. It encourages full-time enrollment and intersession courses to keep students on track. Through the HRA Fellowship Program, students gain work experience and career readiness. Each semester, CUNY EDGE hosts personal and professional development seminars on topics like study skills, self-advocacy, and financial literacy. Students can also access math tutoring, modest incentives for participation, and join other CUNY programs like ASAP, SEEK, and College Discovery. Eligible students may receive tuition assistance to help them graduate.

CONTACT:

Room A-334 Phone: (718) 518-4363 Notes:

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Counseling Services

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ounseling is provided in a private and supportive environment. Students may focus on academic and career issues, family problems, personal development concerns, and other matters of importance to them. Most counselors on the staff are bilingual. The Counseling Center maintains a close collaborative relationship with instructional faculty, who are a source of many student referrals. In addition to one-on-one services to students the Counseling Center runs small group sessions to support students through significant life transitions.

“ If a student has expressed they are depressed who can I refer them to?”

CONTACT:

Room C-330 Phone: (718) 518-4461 Notes:

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Family Empowerment Program (FEP) Families United in Education Program (FUiE)

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he mission of the Family Empowerment Program (FEP)/Families United in Education Program (FUiE) at Hostos is to provide social and academic support services to enrolled students (student parents and relatives). Students and their families are connected to resources within Hostos and the community, providing them with cultural experiences through the arts. Each student enrolled is provided with individualized case management and social work services, advocacy, educational workshops, transportation, emotional support and much more.

CONTACT:

Room A-106 Phone: (718) 718-4474 Notes:

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One Stop

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he One Stop Program at Hostos offers free, supportive services to help students succeed academically and stay on track to complete their degrees. One Stop provides personalized referrals to resources tailored to students’ needs, including assistance with SNAP and cash benefits, Medicaid, housing, Social Security, disability (SSI), transportation, and access to the food pantry. Additional support includes debt and credit counseling, financial planning, small business guidance, legal advice, Financial Need Grants, and more. Many services are also available to eligible family members.

CONTACT:

D-101 Phone: (718) 319-7981 Notes:

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“ Where can a student go if they need assistance with meal vouchers?”

Health & Wellness Center

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he Health & Wellness Center provides programming that offers services to encourage “wellness,” which we define as a harmonious state resulting from the delicate balance of physical, emotional, spiritual, social, sexual, intellectual, and environmental/ occupational health. Our emphasis is on accentuating and promoting positive lifestyle choices as a way of preventing illness and disease. The Health & Wellness Center is also the college’s compliance office for immunization regulation and, in collaboration with the Office of Public Safety, is the primary response unit for on-campus medical emergencies.

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CONTACT (WELLNESS OFFICE):

A-334C Phone: (718) 518-6542

Room D-101 Phone: (718) 518-4483

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The Office of Student Activities

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he Office of Student Activities creates and promotes out-of-classroom experiences for students. Student Activities interacts closely with the members of more than 50 student organizations, assisting in the areas of leadership skills training and event programming.

Our collaborative efforts also include working with the elected leaders of the Student Government Association (SGA) to register clubs and manage the student electoral process.

CONTACT:

Room C-371 Phone: (718) 518-6561 Notes:

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Where can a student receive information about club activities? The SGA?

Student Leadership Academy (SLA)

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he Student Leadership Academy embodies the spirit of Eugenio María de Hostos by empowering students to grow as leaders through service, scholarship, and community engagement. Academy members develop leadership skills while broadening their perspectives and making a difference locally and globally.

The Academy offers co-curricular programs that prepare students to become effective global citizens. Students can formally join one of four programs—the Hostos Student Ambassador Program (HSA), Student Orientation Services (SOS), Emerging Leaders Program (HELP), or the Volunteer Corps—or participate in leadership workshops and events open to the entire student body. In collaboration with the Student Government Association (SGA), Phi Theta Kappa, academic departments, and campus organizations, the Leadership Academy promotes leadership development across the Hostos community. It also partners with the CUNY Malavé Leadership Academy to enhance opportunities across the university system.

CONTACT:

Room C-392 Phone: (718) 518-6541

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The Office of Student Life (OSL)

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he Office of Student Life (OSL) strives to increase awareness about institutional policies and procedures. Students acquire the skills they need to work independently and in groups and benefit from an exchange of ideas in a diverse environment. Students are encouraged to interact with each other, faculty, staff, and members of the local community. In addition, the OSL responds to student inquiries and complaints.

CONTACT:

Room D-101 Phone: (718) 518-6769

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“Who do I contact for Disciplinary Conduct?”

The Office of Student Appeals

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he Office of Student Appeals provides support to students on academic probation, students seeking assistance with administrative appeals, and students with tuition balances. An appeal may be submitted if there were extenuating circumstances such as medical issues or family emergencies, etc. which may have adversely impacted a student’s academic record. Common types of appeals include:

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The Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal, for students who have not met federal financial aid requirements.

The Re-Admission Appeal, for students returning after at least one semester, referred by the Admissions Office.

The Administrative Appeal, for students unable to complete the semester due to extenuating circumstances.

Note: Grade appeals are handled by the Academic Standards Committee in the Office of Academic Affairs.

CONTACT:

Room D-101 Phone: (718) 518-6554

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Office of Veteran Affairs

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he Office of Veteran Affairs (HOVA) proudly supports our military-affiliated community, including Veterans, Active Duty, Reservists, and Dependents. Our mission is to help military-connected students achieve their academic goals through a centralized, military-friendly support system. HOVA provides personalized guidance, including one-on-one meetings to assess academic needs and navigate federal and state military education benefits. We collaborate with college departments to build tailored academic plans, ensuring a smooth transition into college and civilian life. In addition to on-campus support, HOVA partners with external Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs) to expand resources and continually enhance services for our military-affiliated students.

CONTACT:

Room D-102A Phone: (718) 319-7955 Notes:

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The Women’s Center (WC)

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he Women’s Center (WC) supports the mission of Hostos Community College by fostering a culture of equity, inclusivity, and empowerment, which raises awareness through sensitivity around women’s and gender-related issues for students, faculty and staff. The WC offers a range of services and referrals to counseling, health and wellness, and other student support services to help address the unique challenges students may face. Its mission aligns with the broader goals of the College, which aim to provide access to higher education, promote intellectual growth and foster socio-economic mobility for historically underserved communities. Building a strong sense of community and belonging for students of all gender identities is at the core of the Hostos Women’s Center. The Women’s Center is a welcoming and inclusive space for everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.

CONTACT:

Room D-101-I2 Phone: (718) 664-2784 Notes:

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Eugenio María de Hostos Community College 500 Grand Concourse Bronx, New York 10451 Phone 718-518-4444 http://www.hostos.cuny.edu

Hostos Community College is centrally located at the bustling intersection of 149th Street and Grand Concourse, directly across the street from the Bronx General Post Office and a few short blocks from Lincoln Hospital. The pedestrian bridge that links the east and the west sides of our campus has become an icon for the College, as well as a major public space for students.

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CAMPUS BUILDINGS: A Building / Allied Health & Sciences Building – 475 Grand Concourse B Building – 500 Grand Concourse C Building / East Academic Complex – 450 Grand Concourse D Building / Savoy Manor Building – 120 East 149th Street G Building / Administration Building – 135 East 146th Street M Building / Academic Advisement Center – 429 Grand Concourse T5 ( Trailer Site 5) – 427 Walton Avenue T6 ( Trailer Site 6) – 121 East 146th Street Prow Building – 560 Exterior Street CLIP Building – 590 Exterior Street Gateway Building – 560 Exterior Street 30

SDEM Campus Directory A BUILDING (ALLIED HEALTH BUILDING) 475 GRAND CONCOURSE A-106: Family Empowerment Program (FEP)/ Families United in Education Program (FUiE) A-109: Children’s Center A-334: CUNY EDGE A-334C: Health services

C BUILDING (EAST ACADEMIC COMPLEX) 450 GRAND CONCOURSE C-163: Weight & Aerobics Room & Swimming Pool C-3rd Fl: Gymnasium C-330: Carlos Gonzalez Counseling Center C-371: Student Activities C-392: Student Leadership Program (SLA)

M BUILDING (ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT) 429 GRAND CONCOURSE M-200: Accessibility Resource Center (ARC)

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B BUILDING 500 GRAND CONCOURSE B-102: Admissions & Recruitment B-207: Testing Center

D BUILDING (SAVOY MANOR BUILDING) 120 EAST 149TH STREET D-101: Student Development and Enrollment Management D-101: College Discovery D-101: One Stop/Food Pantry D-101: Scholarships D-101A: Transfer Services D-101D: Health & Wellness Center D-101G: Student Appeals D-101I: Women’s Center D-102A: Veterans Affairs D-B112: Financial Aid

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