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First Semester Schedule

Summer 2026 dates

MCB orientation and summer social: Monday, August 10, 2026

GTA Workshop: Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Graduate School Orientation: TBA

Fall of year 1

  • Identify and participate in three laboratory rotations (more information below): GRAD 5974 MCB Laboratory Rotations (6 credits P/F)
  • BIOL 5984 Modern Cell & Molecular Biology Methods (3 credits A-F)
  • STAT 5615 Statistics in Research (3 credits A-F)
  • BMVS 5594 Current Techniques in Biomedical Science (1 credit A-F)
  • BIOL 5174 Seminars Across the Sciences (1 credit P/F)
  • Two weeks prior to the start of spring semester, complete Change of Degree Graduate Program to reflect the department of the lab that you have chosen

2026 Lab Rotation schedule

  • Rotation 1: Aug 11 – Sep 11, Presentations: Tuesday, September 15, 3:30 pm
  • Rotation 2: Sep 14 – Oct 16, Presentations: Tuesday, October 20, 3:30 pm
  • Rotation 3: Oct 19 - Nov 20, Presentations: Tuesday, December 1, 3:30 pm

Rotation forms

No later than Dec 10 – submit paperwork:

  1. Advisor Selection Form
  2. Change of Graduate Program Form

Start date in your new lab – January 4, 2027