Whether you are taking courses, travelling, or completing an internship, we hope that you are having a great summer! As a reminder, Human Biology advising is available all summer long! Additionally, Hunter is still holding events, tutoring, and all offices are open Monday-Thursday each week. We hope to see you on campus! If any links below do not work, please click "View this email in your browser" at the top of the newsletter. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at humbio@hunter.cuny.edu.
July Highlights
💼 Human Biology Program News 🧬
- Still looking for Fall courses?
- SOC 3252R (Social Medicine) and SOC 3252S (Displacement, War, and Health) are NEW Human Biology major course options for Tracks 1 & 3 for Fall 2025 (pending Senate approval)! We highly recommend students consider taking one or both of these courses; these topics are crucial for students seeking to pursue a career in healthcare.
- Earn up to 3 credits for a Fall internship! (Deadline: August 1)
- Want to earn up to 3 elective credits for an internship? Earning 3 credits for an internship is required in order to graduate with HONORS in Human Biology (in addition to GPA requirements)!
- NOW is the time to apply for fall internships! If you are accepted to a fall internship, please submit a credit request form on our website HERE by August 1.
- The Career Center is here to help you find and apply for internships! Feel free to make an appointment with them via Navigate.
- Apply to be a Human Biology Peer Mentor via work study!
- Are you receiving work study through Financial Aid? You may be eligible to apply to be a Human Biology Peer Mentor! We are seeking several enthusiastic students to support their Human Biology peers throughout the 2025-2025 academic year.
- Apply here!
- Questions about work study? See here.
- Apply for the Human Biology CIE Program (CUNY Inclusive Economy Program)!
- Want to explore careers in healthcare while gaining internship and job experience? 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 get one-on-one support finding and applying for internships and jobs! Apply here!
💼 Career Corner 🧬
- As a reminder, Hunter students have access to the Career Center both as a student and as a graduate! We especially recommend our seniors and graduating students to meet with the Career Center to discuss post-graduation plans.
- Upcoming Career Events!
- 7/9: Using Your MBTI Personality Type to Build Professional Skills
- 7/16: From Offer to Acceptance: Salary Negotiation Strategies That Work
- 7/16 & 7/22 & 7/29: Teacher Pathways for Non-Traditional Teachers: Navigating the Alternate Route(s)
- 7/16: ScribeAmerica Virtual Information Session
- 7/23: Plan Your Path: Fall Internships Made Simple
- RSVP for events via the Handshake app: Learn more about Handshake here!
- NOW is the time to start applying to FALL INTERNSHIPS!
- We recommend applying to 2-5 internships per week to get your best chance of being called for an interview! 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! You can also use the Handshake app, your own online searches, and the Career Center to find opportunities.
- We have also created a tracker template to help you keep track of your internship applications! After opening the template HERE, please click "File" and "Make a Copy" to create your own copy on your Google Drive. Feel free to edit your own document however you'd like!
- 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
- 7/9: PPAP 1002-Health Careers Exploration: Mental Health and Rehabilitation Counseling
- 7/10: Ask Pre-Health Session with Susan Parker & Lisa Lin
- 7/10: PPAP 1002- Health Careers Exploration: Public Health
- 7/14: PPAP 1002- Healthcare Careers Exploration: Genetic Counseling
- 7/15: Naloxone Training for Pre-Health Students
- 7/22: Stop The Bleed Training for Pre-Health Students
- 7/23: PPAP 1003-SUNY Downstate Early Medical Education Program Application Preparation Seminar
- Events are added throughout the month and will be posted on the Pre-Health Advising Office's website linked here!
Other
- 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30: FAFSA/TAP Helpdesk In-person Wednesdays
- 7/14, 7/21, 7/28: FAFSA/TAP Helpdesk - Virtual Mondays
- 7/23: MS-IPND Graduate Nutrition Program Information Sessions
- 7/31: Hunter College Accelerated-Second Degree (BS) Nursing Program Information Session
- RSVP to these events here!
Important Dates
- Please refer to the Academic Calendar for important dates and deadlines per summer session!
Resources Across Campus
SUMMER Major Advising
- Ms. Michelle Coleman
- Virtual and In Person Appointments (via Navigate)
- Walk-In Advising in HN 711
- Tuesdays 9AM-12PM, 1PM-3:30PM
- 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 in HN 713
- Mondays: 2:30pm-4pm
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!
- Tutoring is available all summer!
- 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.
