Suggested Timeline of Students in the Biomolecular Sciences Ph.D. Program
The following table briefly summarizes important dates and activities that students should be cognizant of during the course of their graduate studies.
| Year(s) | Deadlines* | Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Fall | Encouraged to contact potential mentors | |
| Request transcripts/request letters of recommendation | |||
| Jan 10th | Deadline to submit completed application | ||
| Spring | Analysis of graduate student applications | ||
| Late Feb. | Student “Preview Weekend” (by invitation) | ||
| Early Mar. | Notification of student acceptance into the program | ||
| April 15th | Earliest date to register for fall semester courses | ||
| 1 | Summer | Assignment of duties for graduate assistants | |
| (~Aug. 14th) | New student orientation and TA training | ||
| Fall | Begin coursework | ||
| Enroll in BMOL 598, BMOL 601, BMOL 605, BMOL 615, BMOL 616, and other courses | |||
| Submit transfer credit request as needed | |||
| Complete Graduate Student Annual Review form with major advisor or program director if advisor not chosen yet | |||
| Spring | Enroll in BMOL 602, BMOL 598, BMOL 555, and other courses | ||
| May 15th | Complete Graduate Student Annual Review form with major advisor | ||
| Formal selection of major advisor (by end of 1st year)** | |||
| 2 | Fall | Submit Appointment of Supervisory Committee form** | |
| Prepare and submit Academic Checklist** | |||
| Meet with Supervisory Committee** | |||
| Enroll in BMOL 598, BMOL 605, BMOL 603, BMOL 606 | |||
| Spring | Enroll in BMOL 598 and other courses per degree plan | ||
| May 15th | Submit Graduate Student Annual Review form | ||
| Signup for summer enrollment for BMOL 687 [preliminary exam] and fall enrollment for BMOL 691 [comprehensive exam] | |||
| Summer | Take written preliminary examination (BMOL 687) by (2nd week of summer) | ||
| 3 | Fall | Enroll in any remaining coursework | |
| Attend BMOL 598 | |||
| Submit written proposal by first day of fall semester (distinct from dissertation research) to examining committee | |||
| Take comprehensive examination (BMOL 691) | |||
| Spring | Attend BMOL 598 and enroll in BMOL 607 | ||
| May 15th | Submit Graduate Student Annual Review form | ||
| Submit Application for Admission to Candidacy | |||
| 4 + | Fall & Spring | Attend BMOL 598 | |
| Complete/submit Graduate Student Annual Review form | |||
| Submit Final Oral Examination Permission form (at least one month prior to projected dissertation defense date) |
*Estimated dates, check yearly academic calendar for specific dates
**These forms or activities may be submitted/completed as early as the first semester of study
*** Students are strongly encouraged to work with an advisor – this document is not comprehensive