It's November! You've just registered for Spring 2026 courses or, if you're graduating this fall, you're preparing to finish your final semester. Now is the time to apply for Spring and Summer internships, as well as check out all of the exciting events Hunter has to offer! If you ever have questions about the Human Biology Program, please email our office at humbio@hunter.cuny.edu or visit HN 757!
November 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: ANTHC 32014, SOC 301
- Track 1 & 2: ANTHP 40105
- Track 3: ANTHC 309, SOC 311, ANTHC 301
- Track 1: PH 40037, ANTHP 40149, NFS 332, PH 303, PH 328, PH 330, PH 405
- Need help enrolling in a course? Email humbio@hunter.cuny.edu!
- LAST WEEK for Expanded Walk-In Advising!
- This is the last week we will be offering extra walk-in advising hours to help support students with Spring 2026 registration! Walk-in advising is available this week with Mrs. Michelle Coleman in HN 711 on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 9AM-12PM and 1PM-3PM!
- Starting next week, walk-in advising will resume normal hours: Mondays from 9AM-12PM and Tuesdays from 9AM-12PM and 1PM-3:30PM. All other meetings are by appointment via Navigate.
- Request to Enroll in HMBIO 401 in 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!
💼 Career Corner 🧬
- NOW is the time to start planning your SPRING and 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!
- 11/11: Pathways to the Profession (Careers in Education)
- 11/11: Cover Letter Writing
- 11/12: Navigating Your Key to Success: Internship Strategy Workshop
- 11/12: Gap (Enrichment) Year Discussion Panel: Post-Grad Options for Pre-Health Students
- 11/13: Mentorship for First-Gen Success
- 11/18: Discover Opportunities with Westchester Medical Center!
- 11/19: Discover Non-Medical Career Pathways at Hospitals w/ Metropolitan Hospital Session 1
- 11/19: Graduate School Applications
- 11/20: Mastering the Art of Resume Writing
- 11/20: Career Center: Visionboard Your Future
- 11/21: Discover Non-Medical Career Pathways at Hospitals w/ Metropolitan Hospital Session 2
- 12/3: Job Search Strategies & Résumés for Juniors & Seniors
- 12/3: New York Research and Mentoring at Hunter College
- RSVP for events via the Handshake app: Learn more about Handshake here!
Upcoming Events
PreHealth
- 11/11: PPAP 1003-How to Write the MD-PhD Statement and Significant Research Essay
- 11/11: PPAP 1000-Mentoring 101 for Pre-Health Student
- 11/12: PPAP 1002-Exploring Health Careers: Health Equity Research
- 11/12: PPAP 1000- Effective Communication for Pre-Health Students
- 11/12: PPAP 1003-Gap (Enrichment) Year Discussion Panel: Post-Graduate Options for Pre-Health Students
- 11/18: PPAP 1000 - How to Give Powerful Scientific Presentations
- 11/18: PPAP 1003- Preparing for and Applying to Dental School
- 11/19: PPAP 1000-Interviewing 101 for Pre-Health Students
- 11/20: 9th Annual Health Professions and Biomedical Sciences Graduate Schools Fair
- 11/25: PPAP 1003-How to Write the Other Impactful Experiences Essay
- 12/3: PPAP 1000-How to apply for Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs)
- 12/3: PPAP 1003- Preparing and Applying to Physical Therapy (DPT) Programs
- 12/9: PPAP 1000-Letters Of Recommendation: Everything You Need To Know
- 12/10: PPAP 1000-Everything You Need to Know about Being a Pre-Health Student
- ***Are you a sophomore, junior, or senior who has not completed all your PPAP 1002 seminars to open your pre-health file? Expedite the process by attending both Health Professions Day Panel Discussions and PPAP 1002-Exploring Health Careers: Health Equity Research.
By participating and submitting the reflection assignment, you can have seven PPAP 1002 seminars waived. This means fewer seminars to attend in the Spring 2026 semester for those who attend.*** - Events are added throughout the month and will be posted on the Pre-Health Advising Office's website linked here!
Other
- 11/11, 11/20, 11/26: Graduate Admissions Information Session
- 11/12, 11/19: FAFSA/TAP Helpdesk In-person Wednesdays
- 11/13: Career Workshop for Transfer Students
- 11/17: MS-IPND Graduate Nutrition Program Information Sessions
- 11/19: Graduate School Prep Workshop
- 11/19: Networking Etiquette
- RSVP to these events here!
Important Dates
- 11/27-11/28: College is closed
- 11/29-11/30: 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)
- Starting 11/14: 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
- 11/19: The Power of Mindfulness
- Reach out for FREE, confidential counseling!
- Contact via email at personalcounseling@hunter.cuny.edu.
