Human Biology Program December 2025 Newsletter

Welcome to December! We are so close to the end of the semester, and it is important to finish strong! Tutoring is available on campus and virtually if needed. It is also the perfect time to finalize your Winter and Spring schedules if you have not done so yet. If you have any Human Biology-related questions, please email our office at humbio@hunter.cuny.edu or visit HN 757!

December Highlights

• ❄️ New York-Presbyterian Holiday Drive!! ❄️
  • We are excited to assist with New York Presbyterian-Queens Volunteer Services' Holiday Drive. NYP-Queens is our new partner, providing internships for several Human Biology students. This drive is being held to support adult and pediatric patients across the hospital. Our office will be accepting the following items on behalf of NYPQ.
    • New clothing (t-shirts, pajamas, sweatpants, hats, etc.)
    • Blankets
    • Books
    • Puzzles
    • Children's toys (no violent or gory toys will be accepted)

If are able to donate, please bring your items to the Human Biology Program Office in HN 757 between 10am and 5pm from now until December 19th. Even one item adds up and makes a patient's holiday!!

• Still looking for a Human Biology major course to take this Spring? Check out these OPEN classes!
  • UPDATE: Prereqs waived for PH 40037 (Track 1)! Only a 3.0 GPA is required to enroll. Please email humbio@hunter.cuny.edu for permission to enroll to secure your seat!
  • Track 1 & 3: WGSP 29021, SOC 301
  • Track 3: GEOG 28306, ANTHC 301, ANTHC 309, SOC 311
  • Track 1: PH 303, PH 328, PH 330, PH 405, PH 40037, NFS 332, BIOL 37105, BIOL 40301, BIOL 47112
  • Need help enrolling in a course? Email humbio@hunter.cuny.edu!
• Request to Enroll in HMBIO 401 for Spring 2026!
  • If you are approaching your last year at Hunter, you may be ready for HMBIO 401: Senior Capstone! Capstone is a seminar style course that addresses some of the key contemporary topics and debates in human biology from multiple vantage points. Priority for taking Senior Capstone in Spring 2026 will be given to students who plan on graduating in the spring. As a reminder, HMBIO 401 is a graduation requirement for ALL students in the Human Biology Program.
  • Request permission 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!

• NOW is the time to start planning your SUMMER 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!
  • 12/10: Stand Out in STEM: Resume Writing for Science Majors
  • 12/17: Urban Pathways (UP) On-Site Job Fair
  • RSVP for events via the Handshake app: Learn more about Handshake here!

Upcoming Events

• 12/9: PPAP 1000-Letters Of Recommendation: Everything You Need To Know
• 12/9: PPAP 1000- Research Ethics 101: An Introduction
• 12/10: PPAP 1000-Everything You Need to Know about Being a Pre-Health Student
• 12/11: Ask Pre-Health Session with Susan Parker
• Events are added throughout the month and will be posted on the Pre-Health Advising Office's website linked here!

• 12/10, 12/17: FAFSA/TAP Helpdesk In-person Wednesdays
• 12/11: Study Session
• 12/11: Graduate Admissions Information Session
• 12/11: MS-IPND Graduate Nutrition Program Information Sessions
• 12/15, 12/22, 12/29: FAFSA/TAP Helpdesk - Virtual Mondays
• 12/18: Hunter College Accelerated-Second Degree (BS) Nursing Program Information Session
• RSVP to these events here!

Important Dates

• 12/15: Last day of classes before Finals
• 12/16-12/22: Final Examinations
• 12/22: Fall 2025 semester ends
• 12/24-12/25: College is closed
• 12/26: Epermit for Winter session closes
• 12/31-1/1: College is closed
• 1/2: Winter session begins; Last day to drop a winter course for 50% tuition refund; Last day to add or swap a winter course
• 1/3: WD grade assigned to students who drop a winter course
• Please refer to the Academic Calendar for all important dates!

Resources Across Campus

• 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

• Please use Hunter Navigate to make an appointment with your primary 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.

• 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

• Upcoming Workshop
  • 12/10: Fostering Healthy Relationships
• Reach out for FREE, confidential counseling!
• Contact via email at personalcounseling@hunter.cuny.edu.