It's September, and the Fall 2025 semester has begun! As you get settled into your courses, now is the time to start exploring everything Hunter has to offer. From tutoring to the Career Center, you are supported every step along the way. This month also includes CAREER WEEK! There will be extra events and support to learn everything you need to know to pursue your career goals! If you have any questions about the Human Biology Program specifically, please feel free to reach out to our office anytime: humbio@hunter.cuny.edu!
September Highlights
💼 Human Biology Program News 🧬
Internships, Research, and Graduating with Honors in Human Biology Workshop
- Want to learn more about how to find an internship or research opportunity? Interested in challenging yourself to graduate with honors in your major? Attend our workshop to learn everything you need to know!
- Wednesday, 9/17 at 2PM via Zoom
- RSVP here for the Zoom link!
Human Biology Graduation Readiness Workshop
- Are you aiming to graduate this fall, or want to learn more about graduation to plan ahead? We will be reviewing graduation readiness, the graduation timeline, common questions about graduation, and more! All juniors and seniors majoring in Human Biology are encourage to attend.
- Monday, September 29 at 12PM via Zoom
- RSVP here for the Zoom link!
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 2025-2026 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 🧬
NOW is the time to start planning your SPRING internship applications! Meet with the Career Center to review your resume! Schedule an appointment via Navigate or email career@hunter.cuny.edu.
- We have also launched a new resource to aid you in your internship search! Check here often for new internship opportunities!
Upcoming Career Events!
- 9/16: Fall 2025 Volunteer Fair
- 9/16: Career Week: Work Study Fair
- 9/16: Career Week: Schweiger Dermatology
- 9/16: Career Week: Financial Literacy Workshop
- 9/16: Career Week: Workforce 1 Info Session and Resume Reviews
- 9/16: Career Week: The Interview Hot Seat: Build Confidence Under Pressure
- 9/16: Career Week: Career Readiness with AccessABILITY: Tools, Accommodations, and Support
- 9/16: Virtual Careers Webinar: Mayo Clinic Laboratory
- 9/16-9/18: Career Week: Professional Headshots
- 9/17: Fall 2025 Graduate & Professional School Fair
- 9/17: Career Week: ScribeAmerica
- 9/18: Fall 2025 Career + Internship Fair
- 9/18: Career Week: Alumni Networking Mixer
- 9/30: Ace that Interview!
- RSVP for events via the Handshake app: Learn more about Handshake here!
Upcoming Events
PreHealth
- 9/16: PPAP 1000- Building Resilience 101 for Pre-Health Students: Skills for Personal and Academic Success
- 9/16: PPAP 1003-Preparing to and Applying to Public Health Masters (MPH) Programs
- 9/17: PPAP 1000- How to Remember What You Have Learned
- 9/17: PPAP 1002 Exploring Health Careers: Health Policy and Management
- 9/17: PPAP 1003-Personal Statement, Work and Experiences Descriptions Seminar
- 9/18: Ask Pre-Health Session
- 9/18: Fall 2025 Pre-PA Society General Interest Meeting (RSVP here)
- 9/30: PPAP 1000-Research Skills 101
- 9/30: PPAP 1003- Update Letters & Letters of Intent Seminar
- Events are added throughout the month and will be posted on the Pre-Health Advising Office's website linked here!
Other
- 9/16: Graduate Admissions Information Session
- 9/16: Study Abroad 101 Webinars
- 9/16: Business at Hunter Open House (Cooperman Business Center)
- 9/18: MS-IPND Graduate Nutrition Program Information Sessions
- RSVP to these events here!
Important Dates
- 9/16: Withdrawal period begins (W grade assigned)
- 9/22-9/24: No classes scheduled
- Please refer to the Academic Calendar for all important dates!
Resources Across Campus
Human Biology Major Advising
- Ms. Michelle Coleman
- Virtual and In Person Appointments (via Navigate)
- Walk-In Advising in HN 711 (NO appointment needed!)
- Mondays: 9AM-12PM
- 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
- Wednesdays: 11AM-12:30PM
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
- 9/17: Stress Management
- Reach out for FREE, confidential counseling!
- Contact via email at personalcounseling@hunter.cuny.edu.
