Welcome to Fall 2026!

Many Biomedical Graduate Education (BGE) programs welcomed their new students to campus for orientation ahead of the start of fall classes. We wish all our students the very best in their studies, research, service, celebrations and other activities in the Georgetown community!

We invite new students to visit our Current Students section to explore university resources and opportunities. You can also visit our News & Events page for our latest stories and student profiles, and follow BGE on social media for more updates!

Incoming Class Photos

Members of the M.S. in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology program on the Med-Dent Steps at Fall 2026 orientation — M.S. in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Members of the Biohaz program on the Med-Dent Steps at Fall 2026 orientation — M.S. in Biohazardous Threat Agents & Emerging Infectious Diseases

New M.S. in Epidemiology students in the 2115 Wisconsin Avenue building at Fall 2026 orientation — M.S. in Epidemiology

Members of the Integrative Medicine & Health Sciences program on the Med-Dent Steps at Fall 2026 orientation — M.S. in Integrative Medicine & Health Sciences

Members of the M.S. in Integrative Neuroscience program outside of the Medical and Dental Building at Fall 2026 orientation — M.S. in Integrative Neuroscience

Members of the M.S. in Microbiology & Immunology program on the Med-Dent Steps at Fall 2026 orientation — M.S. in Microbiology & Immunology

Members of the Ph.D. in Microbiology & Immunology program on the Med-Dent Steps at Fall 2026 orientation — Ph.D. in Microbiology & Immunology

Members of the M.S. in Pharmacology program on the Med-Dent Steps at Fall 2026 orientation — M.S. in Pharmacology & Physiology

Members of the M.S. in Physiology & Biophysics program on the Med-Dent Steps at Fall 2026 orientation — M.S. in Physiology & Biophysics

Fall 2026 Updates

More BGE News

Alumni, News

New Endowed Lectures in Physiology & Biophysics, Microbiology & Immunology Will Bring Experts to BGE Students

Biomedical Graduate Education students will soon have access to two new lectures, named in honor of Dr. James Smirniotopoulos and the late Dr. Yasuyuki Sasaguri, thanks to gifts from a physiology alumnus and an emeritus professor of microbiology.

July 10, 2026

Announcements

Beginning the Next Chapter Together: A Message from Georgetown’s New President, Eduardo M. Peñalver

Peñalver began his time as Georgetown’s 49th president on July 1, 2026. His welcome message to the university community addressed challenges, opportunities, and Georgetown’s unique strengths in building community and advancing the pursuit of knowledge.

July 1, 2026

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