First-Year Students

All PhD students admitted to the Molecular Biology Program and Biological Chemistry Program who remain in good academic standing receive financial support including a fellowship ($28,000 for the 2018-19 academic year), tuition waiver through the Tuition Benefit Program, and health insurance throughout their graduate training.

Calendar and Schedules

Fall 2018 Classes

1st Half	Monday, August 20 to Friday, October 5
2nd Half	Monday, October 15 to Thursday, December 6
Final Exam Week	December 10 - 14

Spring 2019 Classes

1st Half	Monday, January 7 to Tuesday, February 26
2nd Half	Wednesday, February 27 to Tuesday, April 23
Final Exam Week	April 25 - May 1

Academic Calendar 2018-19 | Curriculum Page

Fall 2018 Lab Rotations

First Rotation	Monday, August 27 to Friday, October 19
Second Rotation	Monday, October 22 to Friday, December 7

Spring 2019 Lab Rotation

Third Rotation	Monday, January 14 to Friday, March 8

2018-19 Lab Rotation Schedule | Succeeding in Lab Rotations | Rotation Verification Form

Health Insurance Information

2017-18 Providers are listed below.

Check out the Graduate Website for additional details: https://gradschool.utah.edu/tbp/insurance-information/

FOR SPECIFIC BENEFITS INQUIRIES, PLEASE CONTACT THE INDIVIDUAL INSURANCE PROVIDERS:

Health	U of U Student Injury and Sickness Insurance Plan Provider United Healthcare Coverage is from 8/16/18 - 8/15/19 Student Insurance Plan.pdf
Dental	U of U Student Dental Insurance Plan Provider EMI Health Coverage is from 8/16/18 - 8/15/19 Student Dental/Vision Plan.pdf EMI Login Information
Vision	U of U Student Vision Insurance Plan Provider EMI Health Coverage is from 8/16/18 - 8/15/19 Student Dental/Vision Plan.pdf EMI Login Information

Resources and other Offices at the University of Utah

Tuition Benefit Program
International Student & Scholar Services
U of U Tax Services
Radiation Safety Training Class
Transcript & Verification Division Office
UCard
Commuter Services
The Graduate School
Office of the Registrar
Admissions Office
Income Accounting
University Counseling Center
Student Health Center
Student Housing & Residential
Money Management Center
Stipend Information
UMail
International Teaching Assistant (ITA) Clearance

Program Resources

Upcoming First Year Dates:

Wednesday, August 15^th: First Year MB/BC Orientation
Thursday, August 16^th: MB Genetics Pretest
Friday, August 17^th: Student Retreat
Monday, August 20^th: First Day of Classes and in-person Radioactive Materials Safety class
Monday, August 27^th: 1st Rotation Begins

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