COVID-19 Resources
What kind of support are you looking for?
Surviving Social Distancing
Laptops
Are you struggling to get the hardware you need for distance learning? Here are some useful links where you can request a free laptop loan:
Theatre Laptop Loan
Majors can rent a chromebook from our us for the semester.
Hunter Laptop Loan
Hunter students can rent a free laptop from the school.
Wifi
Do you need help getting access to wifi for distance learning? Here are a couple of options that can help:
Mobile Hot Spot Loan
Trouble with wifi? Rent a mobile hot spot from Hunter.
Reserve a Study Space
Reserve a space in the Hunter Library to study or attend class.
Software
As a CUNY student, you get free access to various software to get you through your college career.
Microsoft Office
Login with your CUNY first credentials to get access Microsoft software.
Dropbox
As a student you get free access to a 1TB of space on Dropbox.
Food
Are you or your loved ones struggling with food insecurity? Here are a couple of food pantry options around the city:
Purple Apron Food Pantry
Located in room B103 of the west building, students can pick up one bag of free groceries per scheduled day.
Department of Ed Meal Hubs
The NYC Department of Education is making free meals available daily for any New Yorker. No ID necessary.
Housing
Governor Cuomo signed the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020, placing a moratorium on residential evictions until May 1, 2021.
Emergency Rental Assistance
Eligible households can get up to 12 months of their back rent paid, three months of future rent, and more.
Tenants Rights Hotline
The hotline is free and open to any tenant living in New York City. English and Spanish speakers available.
Health
Did you recently lose your health insurance? Not sure where to get a COVID vaccine? Here are some health resources:
Vaccines & Boosters
Need to get a vaccine or booster? To find a site near you to get the vaccines or the boosters, click below.
Free PCR Tests at CUNY
CUNY is offering free PCR tests to all students and employees starting Tuesday, December 28th. Results usually available within 24-48 hours.
Click here to order a free at home test kit.
Counseling
Having trouble coping? Here are some counseling resources for Hunter students and New Yorkers:
NYC Well
A free and anonymous mental health hotline for New Yorkers. Text, call and chat options available.
Hunter Counseling Services
Make an appointment with a Hunter counselor or join a student support group.
Streaming
As a CUNY student, you get free access to various streaming softwares. Click below to start watching:
Digital Theatre Plus
Sign in with your NetID and get free access to over 900 full productions and theatre education resources.
Kanopy
Sign in with your NetID and get free access to over 30,000 documentaries, classics, independent films and more.
Wellness
Check out some wellness apps to help get through distance-learning and social isolation.
Nod App
Free resources for students to connect, reduce loneliness, and improve general wellbeing.
Wellness App Library
Apps and online tools to help you manage your health and emotional wellbeing.