Welcome New Students

CAMB is very happy to welcome the incoming class of 2023-24!

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 2023 semester. If you have any questions along the way, feel free to contact the CAMB office.

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Orientation Information

We are excited to welcome you to the CAMB community at Penn! Please note that Fall 2023 term begins with orientation on August 14th and classes on August 29th. 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, workshops hosted by CAPS and PVP, 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!

 

Important Dates and Deadlines

  • Monday, August 7: BIOM 6000 Prep Workshop Activities Begin (Optional)
  • Monday, August 14th: Orientation Activities begin (BGS and CAMB)
  • Tuesday, August 17th: CAMB Orientation Presentation (1:00, Austrian Auditorium, CRB)
  • Friday, August 18th: 1st Year MD/PhD Orientation Presentation
  • Tuesday, August 29th: University Courses begin

Resources for New Students