Welcome to August! The start of the semester is almost here. Now is the time to ensure that you are enrolled for your Fall 2025 courses and prepare for the semester. We are here to help! If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at humbio@hunter.cuny.edu.
August Highlights
💼 Human Biology Program News 🧬
- Still looking for Fall courses?
- Prereqs are WAIVED for SOC 3252R (Social Medicine), a NEW Human Biology Track 1&3 option (pending Senate approval)! If you have not taken SOC 101, request to have the prereq waived here!
- 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 🧬
- Fall 2025 Internships: Though most Fall internship application deadlines have passed, there are still a few accepting applications. Apply TODAY!
- HRTP: A Public Health Internship Program (PAID, due August 15)
- New York Aquarium Internships (PAID, due August 15)
- Climate Justice Action Fellowships (PAID, due August 17)
- Bronx Zoo Internships (PAID, due August 21)
- Museum Education Experience Program (MEEP), American Museum of Natural History (PAID, due August 23)
- Animal Behavioral Research Internship, Central Park Zoo (PAID, due August 29)
- Bronx Oncology Living Daily Program (BOLD), Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center (PAID, due October 15)
Upcoming Career Events!
- 8/19: Teacher Pathways for Non-Traditional Teachers: Navigating the Alternate Route(s); NYU Teacher Residency Info Session
- RSVP for events via the Handshake app: Learn more about Handshake here!
- Internship Planning: NOW is the time to start preparing your resume to apply for SPRING INTERNSHIPS!
- The Career Center is here for you to help you every step along the way! Schedule an appointment with the Career Center via Navigate or email career@hunter.cuny.edu!
Upcoming Events
PreHealth
- 8/20: PPAP 1003- 2026-2027 Committee Letter Application Seminar
- Events are added throughout the month and will be posted on the Pre-Health Advising Office's website linked here!
Other
- 8/18: FAFSA/TAP Helpdesk - Virtual Mondays
- 8/20: FAFSA/TAP Helpdesk In-person Wednesdays
- 8/21: 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!
- 8/18: Last day to file ePermit request for Fall 2025
- 8/25: Last day to drop a course for 100% tuition refund
- 8/26: Fall 2025 semester begins
- 9/1: College is closed; Last day to add or swap a course; Last day to drop a course for 75% tuition refund
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.
