Preparing for the Major

No prior coursework is required prior to enrolling in the HumBio Core sequence. The program recommends concurrent enrollment in HUMBIO 2A and 2B in Fall quarter of Sophomore year. Students considering alternate Core course sequence plans are encouraged to consult with the Core Coordinator and the Student Services Officer.

Declaring the Major

The program allows students to start the declaration process by developing a course of study once they have passed at least two of the six courses in the HumBio Core Sequence with a letter grade. Throughout declaration, a prospective major must consult with the Human Biology advising team to develop a course of study with an individualized Area of Concentration.

Upon approval of their proposed coursework, students write a Cornerstone Essay explaining their chosen Area of Concentration. When the major is declared, the student submits the Cornerstone Essay (3-5 pages), which includes academic and long-term goals and the proposed list of courses satisfying the Breadth and Depth requirements for the major. The student advisors then review the proposal and can help identify an appropriate faculty advisor.

Students may officially declare in Axess once they have received program approval for their Area of Concentration and completed four of the six HumBio Core Sequence courses with a C- or better. The program recommends that students finish declaring by the time they finish the HumBio Core Sequence. Further details about How to Declare in the Human Biology Program are available here opens in a new tab.

Preparing for the Major

No prior coursework is required prior to enrolling in the HumBio Core sequence. The program recommends concurrent enrollment in HUMBIO 2A and 2B in Fall quarter of Sophomore year. Students considering alternate Core course sequence plans are encouraged to consult with the Core Coordinator and the Student Services Officer.

Declaring the Major

The program allows students to start the declaration process by developing a course of study once they have passed at least two of the six courses in the HumBio Core Sequence with a letter grade. Throughout declaration, a prospective major must consult with the Human Biology advising team to develop a course of study with an individualized Area of Concentration.

Upon approval of their proposed coursework, students write a Cornerstone Essay explaining their chosen Area of Concentration. When the major is declared, the student submits the Cornerstone Essay (3-5 pages), which includes academic and long-term goals and the proposed list of courses satisfying the Breadth and Depth requirements for the major. The student advisors then review the proposal and can help identify an appropriate faculty advisor.

Students may officially declare in Axess once they have received program approval for their Area of Concentration and completed four of the six HumBio Core Sequence courses with a C- or better. The program recommends that students finish declaring by the time they finish the HumBio Core Sequence. Further details about How to Declare in the Human Biology Program are available here opens in a new tab.