Welcome to Biomedical Graduate Education! We’re excited to help you get started in your academic program and on our campus.
There are many steps to take as a new student. Follow the New Student Checklist to establish your accounts and registrations. You’ll also attend New Student Orientation to familiarize yourself with our processes and resources.
New Student Checklist
New Student Orientation
Biomedical Graduate Education hosts orientations for incoming students in Fall, Spring and Summer. Orientation provides important information about registration, student organizations, student financial services, academic integrity, library facilities and computer resources.
Summer/Fall Biomedical Orientation for New Ph.D. Students
The Biomedical Summer/Fall Orientation is mandatory for all incoming biomedical Ph.D. students starting in Summer or Fall 2025, and M.D./Ph.D. students who are officially starting their Ph.D. studies in Spring 2026. You may find the Medical and Dental Building on the campus map and review transportation options for getting to campus in advance.
Please consult your program about the required Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) training.
If you have questions about New Student Orientation, please email BGE Academic Specialist Holly Sanders.
New international students: Please visit the Office of Global Services website for the official OGS Orientation and Immigration Document Review.
- February 11 – International Student Portal opens for Summer admits and students with pre-Fall coursework beginning on or before August 10. All students newly admitted or returning from leave with an active learner record can submit their Form I-20/DS-2019 request through the International Student Portal. New international students must submit visa documents through OGS 30 days before their program start date(s).
- February 11-August 1 – Series of pre-arrival programming and events:
- February 11, 9 a.m. – International Student Portal support webinar. Only for Summer admits and Fall admits who will be starting earlier than August 10. We go over required documents and how to submit the Form I-20/Form DS-2019 request.
- March 5, 9 a.m. – International Student Portal support webinar. For all admitted students.
- Additional webinar topics include off-campus housing, student health immunizations and insurance, pre-arrival preparation and additional international student portal webinars.
- July 1 – Summer classes begin.
- August 18 & 25 – Mandatory In-Person Immigration Sessions for Summer and Fall start students. Students will need to register for one of the sessions. F-1 & J-1 Graduate students may attend either the Main Campus or Capitol Campus session; the Main Campus session is recommended for all students who will be attending classes on GUMC or Main Campus. (Note: The Campus Tour does not include the Medical Center.)
- August 18 – Main Campus, 2-3:30 p.m., Healy Hall
- August 25 – Capitol Campus, 2-3:30 p.m., 125 E St. NW
- August 18 – International graduate students welcome event, 5-7 p.m., Hilltop Campus
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