Welcome to Spring 2026! We hope this semester is off to a strong start. It's never too early to find support for this semester through tutoring, events on campus, advising, and peer mentoring! Check out our exciting events and opportunities below. If you have any Human Biology-related questions, please email our office at humbio@hunter.cuny.edu or visit HN 757!
February Highlights
💼 Human Biology Program News 🧬
- APPLY FOR GRADUATION by February 15!
- If you are finishing your FINAL courses this Spring and aiming to graduate this semester, don't forget to apply for graduation on CUNYfirst by February 15!
- All Spring graduates should have received an invitation via Navigate to meet with a Human Biology advisor for a graduation check.
- If you are taking ANY Summer courses to finish your degree, you will be a SUMMER graduate instead! The Summer graduation application will open on February 16.
- Internships, Research, and Graduating with Honors in Human Biology Workshop
- Are you looking to gain hands-on experience but don't know where to start? Attend this workshop for more information on how to find research and internship experiences, as well as how an internship can help you graduate with HONORS in your major!
- 2/11 at 2PM via Zoom: RSVP here!
- Human Biology Program Information Session
- Whether you're considering majoring in Human Biology or you've been a Human Biology major for a while, it's always helpful to review the basics! This workshop will review everything you need to know about the Human Biology Program, including course requirements, career pathways, and additional programs and opportunities!
- 2/18 at 2PM via Zoom: RSVP here!
- Be Matched with a Human Biology Peer Mentor!
- Are you looking to meet other Human Biology majors? Want peer guidance on career pathways, courses, and navigating campus resources? Get matched with a Human Biology Peer Mentor to get one-on-one support throughout this semester! Your peer mentor will be here to support you with reminders, one-on-one meetings, and insider knowledge to help make this semester a great one!
- Sign up 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 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!
- 2/10: Resume Clinic
- 2/11: Business Certificate Information Session
- 2/11: Cover Letter Clinic
- 2/17: Exploring your Potential: Success Strategies for First Year Students
- 2/18: Career Week: Practice Your Pitch - Career Fair Success Clinic
- 2/19: Internships 101
- 2/19: Career Fair Success Workshop
- 2/23: Resume Clinic
- 2/24: Practice Your Pitch Clinic
- 2/26: Tell Your Story, Get Hired: Crafting a Powerful Handshake “About” Section
- 3/2: Career Week Spring 2026: Coffee Connections with Career Coaches
- 3/4: Spring 2026 Volunteer Fair
- 3/5: Spring 2026 Career + Internship Fair
- RSVP for events via the Handshake app: Learn more about Handshake here!
Upcoming Events
PreHealth
- 2/13: PPAP 1003- University of Rochester School of Medicine Early Assurance Program Application Seminar
- 2/13: PPAP 1000-Clinical Volunteering 101 for Pre-Health Students
- 2/13: PPAP 1002-Health Careers Exploration: Social Work
- 2/13: PPAP 1002-Health Careers Exploration: Podiatry
- 2/13: PPAP 1000-Resume Writing 101 for Pre-Health Students
- 2/13: PPAP1003-CCP Virtual Workshop #1: The Social Determinants of Health and Unpacking Bias and Stigma in Medicine
- 2/13: PPAP 1003 - Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Information Session
- 2/20: PPAP 1000-Career Skills 101:Cover Letter Writing & Networking with LinkedIn
- 2/20: PPAP1003-CCP Virtual Workshop #2: Supporting Marginalized Communities
- 2/20: PPAP 1003 - D’Youville University College of Medicine (DYU-COM) Information Session
- 2/27: CCP Virtual Workshop #3: Using Trauma-Informed Approaches in Care Settings & Addressing the Needs of the LGBTQ and Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming
- (TGNC) Communities
- Events are added throughout the month and will be posted on the Pre-Health Advising Office's website linked here!
Other
- 2/10: MS-IPND Graduate Nutrition Program Information Session
- 2/12, 2/17: Study Abroad 101 Webinar
- 2/13, 2/20, 2/27: FAFSA/TAP Helpdesk In-person Fridays
- 2/23: FAFSA/TAP Helpdesk - Virtual Mondays
- RSVP to these events here!
Important Dates
- 2/12: College closed
- 2/15: Last day to drop for 25% tuition refund; Last day to declare Major/Minor for Spring 2026 semester; Spring 2026 graduation application deadline
- 2/16: College closed; Withdrawal period begins (W grade assigned to dropped courses); Summer 2026 graduation application opens
- 2/17: 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 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.
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
- 2/25: Building Resilience: Skills for Personal and Academic Success
- Reach out for FREE, confidential counseling!
- Contact via email at personalcounseling@hunter.cuny.edu.
