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; $28,560 for the 2019-2020 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 (Capstone Exams)	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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