Fall 2026
All office locations (venues) are in the Science Building unless otherwise indicated.
To consult with your professors, lecturers & lab instructors, please email them directly / see them according to the practices they have communicated to you (typically in the course syllabi).
And for undergrads… Are you having TROUBLE WITH YOUR BIOLOGY COURSE? Tutoring is available at QC Learning Commons! Visit Kiely Hall 131 to see a tutor in-person (Mon-Fri 9 AM to 5 PM) or book an appointment online using this link.
UNDERGRADUATE ADVISORS—CONTACT INFO AND AVAILABILITIES
| NAME | ADVISEMENT ROLE(S) | VENUE | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | |
| Dr Mitchell Baker | Undergraduate | mitchell.baker@qc.cuny.edu | D324 / Zoom | 10am-12pm | 2-4pm | |||
| Dr Pokay Ma | Undergraduate & E-permit supervisor | pokay.ma@qc.cuny.edu | E106 | 2-4pm | 6-8pm | |||
| Dr Tim Short | Undergraduate | timothy.short@qc.cuny.edu | E108 / Zoom | 4-6pm | ||||
| Dr Karl Fath | Undergraduate | karl.fath@qc.cuny.edu | E122 | 11am-12pm |
MEDICAL CAREER PREPARATION POST-BACCALAUREATE
Dr Mika Vesanen. Email mika.vesanen@qc.cuny.edu. Please make an appointment.
PRE-HEALTH ADVISEMENT FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS ADVISORY SERVICES
Please email qc.health.professions@qc.cuny.edu.
HEALTH SCIENCES MINOR AND PRE-HEALTH ADVISEMENT
Dr Saima Cheema. Office hours: Mondays 11am-1pm in SB D336. For other days, please make an appointment using the QC Navigate app or emailsaima.cheema@qc.cuny.edu / healthminor@qc.cuny.edu.
MA (GRADUATE) ADVISEMENT ONLY
In 2026, Dr Pokay Ma is filling in as Biology Graduate Advisor while Dr David Lahti is on sabbatical. Email: pokay.ma@qc.cuny.edu. Advisement hours: Mondays 2-4pm and Tuesdays 6-8pm in Room E106.