Human Biology Program January 2024 Newsletter

Happy New Year! Although it is the Winter session, there are still events and advising available, especially if you need assistance enrolling for Spring 2024. We look forward to seeing you soon!

January Highlights

💼 Career Corner 🧬

•  Upcoming Career Events
  • 1/4-1/18: Online Interviewing: Asian American Identities in the Workplace
  • 1/16: Intro to Handshake
  • 1/16: Mayo Clinic: Your Roadmap to Success in Nursing
  • 1/18: Cover Letter Writing Workshop: Crafting Your Key to Success
  • 1/23: Mastering the Art of Resume Writing: Stand Out with an Employer-Ready Resume
  • RSVP for events via the Handshake app: Learn more about Handshake here!
• Internships, Research, and PostBac Opportunities Resource
  • 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

• 1/5: Ask Pre-Health with Bobby and Jean
• 1/8-1/12: AP3 Virtual Winter 2024 Memorial Sloan Kettering Program
• 1/9: How to Become a Competitive Medical School Applicant
• 1/9: 2025-2026 Committee Letter/Packet Application Planning Meeting
• 1/10: Columbia University PrIMER (Environmental Health Research Program) Info Session
• 1/16: Spring 2024 Pre-Health New Student Orientation
• 1/17: Academic Recovery 101 for Pre-Health Students: How to Come Back From a Challenging Semester
• 1/17: University of Rochester School of Medicine Early Assurance Program Application Seminar
• 1/24: PPAP 1003-Preparing Your Secondary Essays for Health Profession Applications
• 1/30: PPAP 1000- Building your Pre-Health Credentials Portfolio
• 1/30: PPAP 1000-Pre-Health Planning 101
• 1/31: PPAP 1000-Stem Study Skills for Pre-Health Students
• 1/31: PPAP 1002—Health Careers Exploration

Events are added throughout the month and will be announced via the Pre-Health listserv. The PreHealth Advising office’s listserv also advertises upcoming internships and job opportunities! This is a great resource for HumBio majors interested in gaining hands-on experience. Sign up here!

Study Abroad

• Study Abroad Webinars are being held on 1/10, 1/18, 1/23, and 1/29. See here for more information!
• Schedule a Study Abroad advising appointment! Please see here for more information and to RSVP for any events above!
  • Make an Appointment with Sarah
  • Make an Appointment with Emma
• Contact via email at edabroad@hunter.cuny.edu or follow @hunter_edabroad on Instagram!

Important Dates

• Please see the Academic Calendar here for important dates throughout the Winter 2024 and Spring 2024 semesters.

Winter 2024

• 1/4: Last day to drop a course for 25% tuition refund
• 1/5: WN Grades Assigned
• 1/5: Withdrawal period begins. Grade of W is assigned to students who officially withdraw from a course
• 1/15: College is closed
• 1/15: Pass/No Credit (P/NC) grade request period opens
• 1/19: Pass/No Credit (P/NC) grade request period ends
• 1/22: Withdrawal period ends. Last day to withdraw from a course with a grade of W
• 1/23: Final Examinations; End of Winter Session

Spring 2024

• 1/18: Last day to apply for ePermit for Spring 2024
• 1/22: Waitlist is removed for spring classes
• 1/24: Last day to drop for 100% tuition refund
• 1/25: Spring 2024 semester begins. First day of classes
• 1/31: Last day to add a course; Last day to drop for a 75% tuition refund

Resources Across Campus

Major Advising

• In person and virtual advising are available in Winter 2024; appointments with Ms. Michelle Coleman can be booked through Hunter Navigate. Ms. Michelle Coleman also offers VIRTUAL walk-in advising twice per week, no appointment needed!
  •  Ms. Michelle Coleman
    • Walk-In Advising in HN 713 (Join here!)
    • Tuesdays 9AM-12PM; 1PM-3:30PM
    • Wednesdays 9AM-12PM
  • By appointment:
    • Mondays from 1PM-3PM
    • Wednesdays from 2PM-3PM
    • Thursdays from 9AM-3:30PM

General Advising

• Please use Hunter Navigate to make an appointment with your general advisor.
• Virtual and in-person appointments are available in Fall 2023; walk-in advising with peer mentors is available.
• 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

• Reach out for FREE, confidential counseling!
• Contact via email at personalcounseling@hunter.cuny.edu.