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Other Fall Semester Information and Resources

New Student Checklist

Expectations of Students in Biomedical Graduate Studies

2024 Detailed BGS Orientation Agenda (Prior Year)

2024 BGS-Wide Orientation Activities (Prior Year)

2023-24 BGS Faculty Research Mini Talks (Prior Year)

New Graduate Student Orientation Hub

International Graduate and Professional Student Orientation

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Important Dates & Deadlines:

  • Friday, May 9 - June Matric Finance Documents Due
  • Saturday, May 31 - June Matric Summer Insurance Sign-Up Deadline
  • Tuesday, July 1 - 2025-2026 Insurance Sign-Up Begins
  • Tuesday, July 1 - Immunizations Due
  • Thursday, June 3 - August Matric Finance Documents Due
  • Tuesday, August 5 - BIOM 6000 Prep Workshop Activities Begin (Optional)
  • Thursday, August 7 - BIOM 6000 Prep Workshop (Optional)
  • Monday, August 11 - BGS Orientation Activities Begin (Mandatory)
  • Tuesday, August 12 - BIOM 6000 Prep Workshop (Optional)
  • Thursday, August 14 - BIOM 6000 Prep Workshop (Optional)
  • Tuesday, August 26 - University Courses begin
  • Sunday, August 31 - 2024-2025 Insurance Sign-Up Ends
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