Welcome to the Spring 2025 semester! As you get settled in your courses, NOW is a great time to explore the available resources and events at Hunter to set yourself up for success this semester! The highlighted events and resources are especially recommended for Human Biology majors. As always, our office is here to help should you have any questions or need support: humbio@hunter.cuny.edu.
February Highlights
💼 Human Biology Program News 🧬
- Biostatistics in Healthcare: From Data to Decision Making (TOMORROW, Feb 4, 2-4pm in HW 417)
- In this info session, we will hear from a Biostatistician, Caroline Andy, who works at Weill Cornell Medicine in the Department of Population Health Sciences. She will discuss what is biostatistics, how to become a biostatistician, as well as skills needed in the industry and more! Join us from 2-4pm in HN 417 to discover how data can impact healthcare decisions.
- Feb 4 from 2-4PM in HW 417 (RSVP here)
Apply for Graduation! (Spring 2025 graduates ONLY)
- As a reminder, the deadline to apply for Spring 2025 graduation on CUNYfirst is February 15, NO exceptions! The Summer 2025 graduation application will open on February 16.
- Human Biology Program Information Session
- Are you interested in the Human Biology major or recently declared your major in Human Biology? Attend our information session to learn everything you need to know about the major, career exploration, and additional opportunities!
- Feb 20 at 2PM via Zoom (RSVP here)
- Internships, Research, and Graduating with Honors Workshop
- Did you know that students have a much higher chance of working full-time upon graduation when they complete an internship? Overall, internships are a great opportunity to explore your interests and goals with hands-on experience. Additionally, the Human Biology major requires students to complete an internship in order to graduate with honors. Join us to learn more about applying for internships and research experiences!
- Feb 26 at 2PM via Zoom (RSVP here)
- Apply for the Human Biology CIE Program (CUNY Inclusive Economy Program)!
- Want to enter a career in healthcare directly after graduation? Need support in preparing and applying for internships and jobs in healthcare? Human Biology majors are invited to apply for the Human Biology CIE Program, which grants students extra advising NOW (from as early as freshman year!) until graduation as they explore career pathways and prepare to directly enter the workforce after graduation! Apply here!
💼 Career Corner 🧬
- Upcoming Career Events!
- 2/4: Mastering the Art of Resume Writing
- 2/5: Intro to Handshake
- 2/6: Mastering the Art of Resume Writing
- 2/7: Navigating your Key to Success: Internship Strategy Workshop
- 2/8: National Undergraduate Conference on Scientific Journalism (hybrid)
- 2/11: Mastering the Art of Resume Writing
- 2/13: Cover Letter Writing Workshop: Crafting Your Key to Success
- 2/14: SIBS & BEST Program @Columbia University | Virtual Info Session (TWO Summer Internships!!)
- 2/18: Intro to Handshake
- 2/19: Preparing For the Hunter College Career Fair
- 2/20: Mastering the Art of Resume Writing
- 2/25: Preparing For the Hunter College Career Fair
- 2/26: Employer Highlights- Weill Cornell
- 2/27: Preparing For the Hunter College Career Fair
- RSVP for events via the Handshake app: Learn more about Handshake here!
- NOW is the time to start applying to SUMMER and FALL INTERNSHIPS!
- We have created an online resource for all Human Biology majors to use when trying to find research, internship, and postbac opportunities! This list is regularly updated with new opportunities related to Human Biology or recently completed by Human Biology majors. Check it out here!
- Need help with planning your career, writing your resume, or prepping for interviews? Schedule an appointment with the Career Center via Navigate or email career@hunter.cuny.edu!
Upcoming Events
PreHealth
- 2/3: Pre-Health Group Advising Online Session for Transfer Students
- 2/4: PPAP 1000-Stem Study Skills for Pre-Health Students
- 2/4: PPAP 1003- 2025-2026 Letter Packet Application Seminar
- 2/5: PPAP 1000- Building Resilience 101 for Pre-Health Students: Skills for Personal and Academic Success
- 2/5: PPAP 1002-Health Careers Exploration: Applied Behavior Analysis
- 2/5: PPAP 1000—Time Management for Pre-Health Students
- 2/6: University of Rochester School of Medicine Early Assurance Program Application Seminar
- 2/11: PPAP 1000—Introduction to Biomedical Sciences
- 2/18: Methods in Narrative Medicine Workshop Series
- 2/19: PPAP 1000—Professionalism 101 for Pre-Health Students
- 2/19: PPAP 1002—Health Careers Exploration: Mental Health and Rehabilitation Counseling
- 2/25: PPAP 1000—How to Remember What You Have Learned
- 2/25: Methods in Narrative Medicine Workshop Series
- 2/25: PPAP 1003-Financing Your Medical School Education
- 2/26: PPAP 1003 The COVID-19 Essay: How to Write a Strong Response to this New Prompt
- 2/26: CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy Info Session
- 2/27: PPAP 1003- Dissecting the Dental (AADSAS) Application Process: Packaging yourself for Success
- Events are added throughout the month and will be posted on the Pre-Health Advising Office's website linked here!
Other
- 2/3: Hot Chocolate Social - Welcome Week
- 2/3, 2/10, 2/24: FAFSA Help Desk - Virtual Mondays
- 2/3: Board Games & Boba - Welcome Week
- 2/4: MS-IPND Graduate Nutrition Program Information Session
- 2/4: Study Abroad 101 Webinars
- 2/5, 2/12, 2/9, 2/26: FAFSA Help Desk In-person Wednesdays
- 2/5: Study Abroad Fair
- 2/5: Business Certificate Info Session
- 2/6: Club Fair - Welcome Week
- 2/10-2/11: Federal Work Study Job Fair
- 2/13, 2/27: Graduate Admissions Application Support Session
- RSVP to these events here!
Important Dates
- 2/6: Late registration ends
- 2/7: Last day to drop a course for 50% tuition refund
- 2/12: College closed
- 2/14: Last day to drop a course for 25% tuition refund; Last day to declare a major for Spring 2025 semester
- 2/15: Withdrawal period begins; Spring 2025 graduation filing period ends
- 2/16: Summer 2025 graduation filing period begins
- 2/17: College closed
- 2/18: Classes follow Monday schedule
- Please refer to the Academic Calendar for all important Spring 2025 dates and deadlines!
Resources Across Campus
Major Advising
- Spring Advising Hours
- Ms. Michelle Coleman
- Walk-In Advising in HN 711
- Mondays 9AM-12PM
- Tuesdays 9AM-12PM, 1PM-3:30PM
- Virtual and In Person Appointments (via Navigate)
- Mondays 1PM-3PM
- Wednesdays 1PM-3:30PM
- Thursdays 9AM-3:30PM
- Walk-In Advising in HN 711
- Dr. Milena Shattuck
- Virtual and In Person Appointments (via Navigate)
- Mondays 2:30PM-5:30PM
Dr. Jane Shmidt (CIE Students Only)
- Virtual and In Person Appointments (via Navigate)
- Walk In Advising in HN 713
- Mondays: 2:30pm-4pm
- Thursdays: 3:30pm-5pm
- Virtual and In Person Appointments (via Navigate)
- Ms. Michelle Coleman
General Advising
- Please use Hunter Navigate to make an appointment with your general advisor.
- Virtual and in-person appointments are available; walk-in advising with peer mentors is available.
- Need to speak with someone ASAP? Check out the Virtual Front Desk!
- Unable to make an appointment with your advisor? Send them an email! Please allow at least five business days for a response.
- All general inquiries can be sent to advising@hunter.cuny.edu.
Tutoring (Virtual and In Person sessions available!)
- Dolciani Math Center
- Please follow @hunterdolciani on Instagram for hours and upcoming events!
- Skirball Science Learning Center (sessions scheduled through Hunter Navigate)
- Rockowitz Writing Center
- Please follow @rwc.hunter on Instagram for hours and upcoming events!
- Chanin Language Center
- Physical Sciences Learning Center
Mental Health Support at the Counseling and Wellness Center
- Upcoming Workshop
- 2/5: Stress Management
- RSVP here for all workshops!
- Reach out for FREE, confidential counseling!
- Contact via email at personalcounseling@hunter.cuny.edu.
