Welcome New Students

CAMB is very happy to welcome the incoming class of 2026-27!

The following information is provided as a platform for orientation, and to facilitate your transition to graduate studies and life in Philadelphia. Please check back occasionally, as updated information will be provided as we get closer to the start of the Fall 2026 semester. If you have any questions along the way, feel free to contact the CAMB office.

Orientation | Important Dates and Deadlines | Resources | CAMB's Science

Orientation Information

We are excited to welcome you to the CAMB community at Penn! Please note that Fall 2026 term begins with orientation on August 10th and classes on August 25th. Tentative schedules are provided below. Please check back closer to orientation for updates.

                                                         CAMB Orientation Activities

                                                          BGS Orientation Activities

Events will include: program-specific meetings and events, a scavenger hunt, other social activities, a student life panel hosted by our current students, and a CAMB orientation presentation.  

CAMB activities will also be posted on our public calendar. Please visit and bookmark!

Please welcome our incredible new students.
 

Important Dates and Deadlines

• Monday, August 10th: Orientation Activities begin (BGS and CAMB)
• Monday, August 10th: CAMB Orientation Presentation (1:00, Austrian Auditorium, CRB/RRB)
• Tuesday, August 11th: BIOM 6000 Prep Workshop Activities Begin (5-7 pm, Smilow 10-146AB)
• Friday, August 28th: 1st Year MD/PhD Orientation Presentation (3:00, JMEC 501)
• Friday, August 28th: CAMB Reception
• Tuesday, August 25th: University Courses begin

Resources for New Students

• 2026-27 First Year Student Schedule (PhD)
• 2026-27 Third Year Student Schedule (MD-PhD)
• BGS New Student Checklist
• Wellness at Penn Immunization Information
• Graduate Student Center Events (Filter by 'New Student Programs' series)
• International Graduate and Professional Student Orientation
• Thrive at Penn (TAP)
• Support for PhD students with families
• Student Health Service
• Penn Student Insurance Plan
• Graduate Housing on Campus
• Penn Off-Campus Services
• Financial Wellness @ Penn
• Microsoft Office Suite Download Instructions

 

CAMB's Scientific Work

Just a small sample of scientific images representing the CAMB programs, provided by current students and recent alums.