Welcome to Spring Semester!
We hope your Spring semester is off to an inspiring and productive start! Now is the perfect time to explore the support available to help you excel this semester. Consider signing up for a peer mentor, attending a career event, scheduling a meeting with your advisor, or taking advantage of campus tutoring services! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at humbio@hunter.cuny.edu.
February Highlights
💼 Human Biology Program Events 🧬
Get Matched with a Peer Mentor!
Looking for support this semester? Want to connect with fellow Human Biology majors? Sign up to be paired with a peer mentor— a current Human Biology student ready to check in with you and answer your questions about the program, Hunter College, and more!
Sign up here by 2/16!
Human Biology Major Information Session
Interested in learning more about the Human Biology Program? Join us for an info session via Zoom on February 26 at 11 AM, followed by a Q&A with a Human Biology major.
RSVP here
Reminder: Apply for Graduation!
Spring 2024 graduates must apply for graduation on CUNYfirst by February 15. No exceptions!
💼 Career Corner 🧬
Upcoming Career Events:
- 2/12: LifeSci NYC Internship Program Virtual Info Session
- 2/13: Internship and Job Fair at 2 PM
- 2/13: Cooperman Business Center Open House
- 2/15: Graduate Program Resource Fair
- 2/15: Cover Letter Writing Workshop
- 2/19: Abstract Submission Deadline: 2024 Undergraduate STEM+ Research Conference
- 2/20: Introduction to Handshake
- 2/20: Revamp Your Resume Workshop
- 2/20: Virtual Career Panel: Computational & Tech Careers in the Life Sciences
- 2/22: Senior Year Career Planning Workshop
- 2/22: Demo Lesson Workshop
- 2/27: Virtual Resume Workshop
- 2/27: Resume Workshop Series: Formatting Your Resume
- 2/29: Resume Workshop: Crafting Effective Bullet Points
- 3/1: Hunter Virtual Career Fairs
RSVP for events through the Handshake app. Learn more about Handshake here!
Internships, Research, and Post-Bac Opportunities Resource
We’ve created an online resource for all Human Biology majors to discover research, internship, and post-bac opportunities. This list is regularly updated with new options relevant to Human Biology or recently completed by Human Biology majors. Check it out here!
Need assistance with career planning, resume writing, or interview prep? Schedule an appointment with the Career Center via Navigate or email career@hunter.cuny.edu!
Upcoming Pre-Health Events
- 2/9: Summer Program in Translational Disparities and Community Engaged Research Application Workshop
- 2/13: PPAP 1000- Building Resilience 101 for Pre-Health Students
- 2/13: PPAP 1003- Financing Your Medical School Education
- 2/13: Spanish and Community Health in Latin America Study Abroad Information Session
- 2/14: PPAP 1000- Clinical Volunteering 101 for Pre-Health Students
- 2/14: PPAP 1003- SUNY Downstate’s Master Of Healthcare Administration (MHA) Information Session
- 2/14: PPAP 1002- Health Careers Exploration: Dentistry
- 2/20: PPAP 1000- Resume Writing 101 for Pre-Health Students
- 2/20: PPAP 1003- How to Write the Other Impactful Experiences Essay
- 2/21: PPAP 1000- Professionalism 101 for Pre-Health Students
- 2/21: PPAP 1002- Health Careers Exploration: Social Work
- 2/21: PPAP 1006- Post-Bacc vs. Special Master’s Program (SMP)
- 2/21: Pre-Health Study Abroad Virtual Advising Sessions
- 2/21: Hunter to Harvard Talk with Student Doctor Wasie Karim
- 2/27: PPAP 1000- Your CV: Everything You Always Wanted to Know
Events will be added throughout the month and shared via the Pre-Health listserv, which also features upcoming internships and job opportunities. It’s a valuable resource for Human Biology majors seeking hands-on experience. Sign up here!
Study Abroad
Schedule a Study Abroad advising appointment! For more information:
- Make an Appointment with Sarah
- Make an Appointment with Emma
Contact us at edabroad@hunter.cuny.edu or follow @hunter_edabroad on Instagram!
Important Dates
- 2/7: Last day to drop a course for a 50% tuition refund; late registration with department approval ends.
- 2/12: College closed.
- 2/14: Last day to drop a course for a 25% tuition refund; last day to declare a major or minor for Spring 2024 semester.
- 2/15: Withdrawal period begins; graduation filing period ends; WN grades assigned.
- 2/16: Summer 2024 graduation filing period starts.
- 2/19: College closed.
- 2/22: Classes follow Monday schedule.
- 2/28: Classes follow Monday schedule.
Resources Across Campus
Major Advising
In-person and virtual advising available this Spring. Schedule via Navigate. Walk-in advising does not require an appointment.
- Ms. Michelle Coleman
- Walk-In Advising in HN 713
- Tuesdays: 9 AM-12 PM; 1 PM-3:30 PM
- Wednesdays: 9 AM-12 PM
- By Appointment:
- Mondays: 1 PM-3 PM
- Wednesdays: 2 PM-3 PM
- Thursdays: 9 AM-3:30 PM
- Dr. Milena Shattuck
- By Appointment:
- Mondays: 8:45 AM-9:45 AM; 2:30 PM-4:30 PM
- By Appointment:
General Advising
Use Hunter Navigate to schedule an appointment with your general advisor. Virtual and in-person appointments available. Walk-in advising with peer mentors is also an option.
If you can’t meet with your advisor, send an email; please allow at least five business days for a response. General inquiries can be sent to advising@hunter.cuny.edu.
Tutoring (Virtual and In-Person Sessions Available!)
- Dolciani Math Center: Follow @hunterdolciani on Instagram for hours and events!
- Skirball Science Learning Center: Sessions scheduled via Hunter Navigate.
- Rockowitz Writing Center: Follow @rwc.hunter on Instagram for hours and events!
- Chanin Language Center
- Physical Sciences Learning Center
Mental Health Support at the Counseling and Wellness Center
This Month’s Workshops:
- 2/7: Stress Management
- 2/21: Building Resilience
- 2/28: Combating Social Anxiety
RSVP here for any workshop!
For FREE, confidential counseling, contact us at personalcounseling@hunter.cuny.edu.
