Happy New Year! Whether you are taking a winter course, working, or taking some well-deserved time to yourself, we hope that this winter kickstarts a great year! The Human Biology Program is here throughout the winter to support you and offer advising. If you have any Human Biology-related questions, please email our office at humbio@hunter.cuny.edu or visit HN 757!
January Highlights
💼 Human Biology Program News 🧬
- Still looking for a Human Biology major course to take this Spring? Check out these OPEN classes!
- Track 1 & 3: WGSP 29021, SOC 301
- Track 3: GEOG 28306, ANTHC 301, ANTHC 309, SOC 311
- Track 1: PH 303, NFS 332, NFS 403, NFS 41301, 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 from our Human Biology Capstone (HMBIO 401) Spring 2026 Registration Request Form!
- 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 with our Human Biology CUNY Inclusive Economy (CIE) Application form!
💼 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 our Internship, Research, and PostBac Opportunities for Human Biology Majors page often for new internship opportunities!
- Upcoming Career Events!
- 1/22: Marketing Bootcamp
- 1/28: Teach for America Senior Coffee Chats!
- 2/4: Job Search Success for College Seniors
- RSVP for events via the Handshake app: Learn more about Handshake here!
Upcoming Events
PreHealth
- 1/16: Pre-Health Freshman Class Meeting
- 1/22: Ask Pre-Health Session with Susan Parker
- 1/23: PPAP 1003- Creating Your Application School List
- 1/30: PPAP 1002 Exploring Health Careers: Vision Rehabilitation Therapy
- 1/30: PPAP 1002-Health Careers Exploration: Pharmacy
- 1/30: PPAP 1003-How to Write the Other Impactful Experiences Essay
- 1/30: PPAP 1003- University of Rochester School of Medicine Early Assurance Program Application Seminar
- 2/6: PPAP 1003-Financing Your Medical School Education
- 2/6: PPAP 1003- 2026-2027 Letter Packet Application Seminar
- Events are added throughout the month and will be posted on the Pre-Health Advising's Events and Seminars website!
Other
- 1/16: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Generic Program Information Session
- 1/16, 1/21, 1/27: Study Abroad 101 Webinar
- 1/23: Accelerated-Second Degree (BS) Nursing Program Information Session
- 2/4: Study Abroad Fair
- RSVP to these events here!
Important Dates
- 1/16: Winter 2026 Withdrawal (W) period ends
- 1/16: Spring 2026 ePermit closes
- 1/19: College closed
- 1/21: Spring 2026 Course Waitlists are removed
- 1/25: Last day to drop a Spring 2026 course for 100% tuition refund
- 1/26: Spring 2026 semester begins – First day of classes
- 2/1: Last day to add a Spring 2026 class or change course sections; Last day to drop a Spring 2026 class for 75% tuition refund
- 2/2: Late Spring 2026 registration with Dept’s permission begins; WD grade assigned to students who drop a course
- 2/6: Late Spring 2026 registration with Dept’s permission ends
- 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!)
- Tuesdays: 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 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 daysfor 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
- Reach out for FREE, confidential counseling!
- Contact via email at personalcounseling@hunter.cuny.edu.
