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.
COVID-19 Resources
Vaccination: Georgetown strongly encourages but no longer requires students, faculty or staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Health professional students who have clinical placements with affiliated organizations (e.g., MedStar Health) still need to comply with their associated immunization requirements, including for COVID-19. We strongly recommend that all community members stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines and receive the latest booster or any new dose that becomes available and recommended by the CDC moving forward.
Testing: Free antigen and PCR testing for COVID-19 continues to be available to all community members as needed.
Masks: Wearing a mask is optional in university-owned and operated buildings and on university-sponsored public transportation (e.g., GUTS), as well as in university health facilities (e.g., Student Health Center) unless otherwise instructed by a clinician.
Visit the Coronavirus Resource Center for more information.
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 2024 Biomedical Orientation for New Ph.D. Students
The Biomedical Summer Orientation is mandatory for all incoming biomedical Ph.D. students starting in Summer or Fall 2024, and M.D./Ph.D. students who are officially starting their Ph.D. studies in Spring 2025. Incoming students will be notified of the date, time and location of Summer Orientation. You may find the Medical and Dental Building on the campus map and review transportation options for getting to campus in advance.
Please consult with 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.
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