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Find your campus (Hostos) login/e-mail (see "how to" below) |
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Register for Single Sign On (see "how to" below) |
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Make sure you can log into CUNYfirst Login. If you need to reset your password click here |
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Access your campus email using your Hostos Login and add email to your mobile device (see "how to" below) |
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Login to Brightspace using your CUNY Login and find additional ways to Get Ready. |
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Make sure you have access to a good internet connection (see "how to" below) |
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Find computer resources on campus (see "how to" below) |
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Access the CUNY Virtual Desktop for access to Course Specific/Specialty Software (see "how to" below) |
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Hostos Remote Computer Lab – Now Available for Students. Get access to the software while working from home! (find it here) |
How-To's
How to find your campus (Hostos) login/e-mail
If you don’t know your Hostos email address you can find it here if you provide the last six digits of your social security number, your birth year and your first name.
How to reset your password
If you need to reset your password, come to the IT office with your Hostos ID card or New York State ID card.
How to access Webmail
You can use your Hostos email address to login to Hostos webmail from anywhere as long as you have internet access.
How to setup your Mobile Device to access your Hostos email account
We understand that many students will want to use their mobile devices to access their email. Instructions for setting up you device to access Hostos email can be found here.
Writing Center eTutoring: How to login to book your appointments
Hostos Writing Center eTutoring Guide:
Login to CUNYfirst using your CUNYFIRST Login.
Access Navgiate using your CUNYFIRST account to connect with your success team. Navigate is an integrated program designed to help students achieve their academic goals. You can access Navigate here
How to Access DegreeWorks using your CUNY Login
As a CUNY student you have access to DegreeWorks which is a web-based program that enables you to easily track your academic progress. You can find more information about Degreeworks at this location. After you read the FAQ page you can click on the “How do I access DegreeWorks?” link on the page to get access.
How to access the Library and Library Databases off campus
- To access databases or sign-in to OneSearch use your CUNY Login account Username [Firstname.LastnameNN@login.cuny.edu], where “NN” is the last 2+ digits of your CUNY EMPLID and your Password.
- If you do not know your CUNY Login, please activate your account by clicking this link and following instructions. For more information on the CUNY Login, please see CUNY Login FAQ’s.
- For Library assistance regarding the CUNY Login, please use the Library Chat.
How Library's resources and services
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Get Library Help!
- Students can open a chat session with a librarian from any page of the guide
- Schedule a One-on-One Research Consultation
How to login to CUNYfirst using your CUNY Login
CUNYfirst is the CUNY-wide student information system used by all students across all of the CUNY colleges to sign up for classes, see your academic records and many other important functions. You can access CUNYfirst using this link. If you are a first time user you will need to use the New User link to setup your account.
To Login to Brightspace use your CUNYFIRST credentials. The link is available at our log on menu at the top right of the page.
Access Succeed@Hostos using your Hostos Login to connect with your success network
Succeed@Hostos is an integrated program designed to help students achieve their academic goals. You can access Succeed@Hostos here. Please take some time to fill out your student profile. If you prefer to receive your notifications via text you must indicate that in your profile. Next semester your student photos will be loaded into your profile from our campus ID system. Take some time to review how to use your Success Network.
Make sure you have access to a good internet connection
You can use Speedtest.net to test your internet connection; all you need is a web browser with JavaScript turned on (it usually is unless you switched it off) and Adobe Flash installed. The results should give you a pretty good idea if you are having issues with your connectivity and/or speed. If you are having issues you might have to reach out to your internet providers support line.
How to access the CUNY Virtual Desktop for access to Course Specific/Specialty Software
If you need access to math software like SPSS, SAS, Mathematica, Maple, Matlab you can access the Virtual Desktop application from CUNY. This link will provide instructions on how you can access your applications.
Hostos and CUNY Information Technology Use Policy
As a Hostos student you are also a student in the City University of New York. As such, these are the information technologies policies that affect you.
CUNY Continuity for Students
We Got This.
We know you have a lot on your mind and a lot on your plate, so CUNY wants to make the transition to distance learning as easy as possible for you. Use this page as a hub for resources, tools. Don’t let the idea of distance learning add to your stress: whether through a webinar, or even a text message, the goal is for instructors and students to stay connected and keep learning going. With constant communication and a little bit of flexibility, together, we’ll get through this.
Visit the CUNY Continuity for Students website for more information.