Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College

The Lois V. and Samuel J. Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, was established in 1958 and is the oldest and largest public school of social work in New York. Our mandate is informed by the Schools location within the City University of New York (CUNY), the nations largest urban public institution of higher education, and within Hunter College, one of CUNYs five senior colleges. As part of CUNY, our goal is to provide social work education of the highest quality at the lowest possible cost. Our location in the urban public system of New York City directs us to seek and encourage social work talent for and from the least advantaged in the population. Hunters commitment to educational access is evident in our continued dedication to admit and graduate a diverse student body primarily from New York City; to maintain our affordability by providing financial aid and scholarship opportunities in addition to our already modest tuition; to offer students an array of academic ...