Happy New Year! We hope that you are having a restful winter, whether you are taking a course or taking time away from campus. Hunter is open throughout the winter, and there are still events, advising, and other support services still available! If need advising or have any questions, please feel free to email us at humbio@hunter.cuny.edu.
January Highlights
💼 Human Biology Program News 🧬
- Graduation Readiness Workshop for Human Biology Majors
- Want to learn everything you need to know about graduation? All Human Biology majors are invited to our Graduation Readiness Workshop via Zoom! Spring 2025 and Summer 2025 graduates are highly encouraged to attend.
- January 29 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!
- 1/9: Winter Break Weekly Power Hour (Resume Help)
- 1/9: Begin a Career in Education at Uncommon Schools!
- 1/16: Winter Break Weekly Power Hour (Resume Help)
- 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
- 1/14: Pre-Health Freshman Class Meeting
- 1/15: Spring 2025 Pre-Health New Student Orientation
- 1/22: PPAP 1000—How to Pursue Research Opportunities for Pre-Health Students
- 1/28: PPAP 1000—Building your Pre-Health Credentials Portfolio
- Events are added throughout the month and will be posted on the Pre-Health Advising Office's website linked here!
Other
- 1/13: MS-IPND Graduate Nutrition Program Information Sessions
- 1/14: Graduate Admissions Application Support Session
- 1/17: Accelerated-Second Degree (BS) Nursing Program Information Session
- 1/21: Understanding Financial Aid / Applying for FAFSA
- 1/22: Graduate Admissions Information Session
- 1/30: Graduate Admissions Application Support Session
- RSVP to these events here!
Important Dates
- 1/14-1/15: Winter Pass/No Credit (P/NC) grade request period (Please speak with ALL advisors prior to requesting a P/NC grade!)
- 1/16: Winter Withdrawal (W) period ends
- 1/18: Last day to apply for Spring ePermit
- 1/20: College closed
- 1/21: Waitlist is removed for spring classes
- 1/24: Last day to drop for 100% tuition refund
- 1/25: Spring 2025 semester begins
- 1/29: No classes scheduled
- 1/31: Last day to add a class or swap a course; Last day to drop a course for 75% tuition refund
- Please refer to the Academic Calendar for all important Winter 2025 & Spring 2025 dates and deadlines!
Resources Across Campus
Major Advising
- Winter Advising Hours
- Ms. Michelle Coleman
- Walk-In Advising in HN 711
- Tuesdays 1PM-3:30PM
- Virtual and In Person Appointments (via Navigate)
- Mondays 9AM-3:30PM
- Tuesdays 9AM-12PM
- Wednesdays 1PM-3:30PM
- Thursdays 9AM-3:30PM
- Walk-In Advising in HN 711
- Dr. Milena Shattuck
- Virtual and In Person Appointments (via Navigate)
- Dr. Jane Shmidt (CIE Students Only)
- Virtual and In Person Appointments (via Navigate)
- Walk In Advising available as well!
- 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!
- FINALS NEWS!
- During peak hours, they have added tutors so that you
can get the help that you need. For finals week, they will have multiple tutors for each course. Check their website for the hours from Monday December 16 through Friday December 20.Are you taking a math or stat course in the Spring? The Dolciani Center is offering several types of preparation for your courses that we strongly encourage you to attend.
- During peak hours, they have added tutors so that you
- SPECIAL BOOT CAMPS FOR MATH 101, 101EN, MATH 150 AND STAT 113 IN JANUARY
- These workshops will be several days and will include the math study skills needed to be successful including test-taking strategies and ways to overcome math and test anxiety as well as the prerequisite skills needed for day 1 of your course. You will receive a special invitation over Christmas Break with registration available on Navigate by January 2.
- TOPIC-SPECIFIC BOOT CAMPS IN JANUARY
- These will be held from Jan 15 to Jan 23 and are offered both online and onsite and are open to all students. Register through Navigate beginning January 2. Topics vary from Review of Basic Math Concepts to Graphing to Derivatives. You will review and then do a lot of practice in each session to get ready for the Spring semester.
- ARE YOU A VETERAN OR A STUDENT WITH ACCOMMODATION NEEDS TAKING A MATH/STAT COURSE IN THE SPRING?
- Are you taking advantage of the additional services offered by the Center to support you in your course? Contact them BEFORE the semester begins so they can get you set up from Day 1!
- WILL YOU NEED TO RETAKE A MATH/COURSE IN THE SPRING?
- Consider participating in their coaching program in the Spring. Invitation will be sent to you once you register for the course.
- 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.
