Graduate Student Responsibilities

Graduate school is more than just taking a few more classes. It is a high level commitment to biology. Although each student will work closely with their major research advisor and thesis advisory committee, the student is ultimately responsible for progressing through the program in a timely manner. This includes:

Coursework, thesis research, and appropriate paperwork (Summary checklist)
Exams:
- General GRE (before acceptance into the program)
- Biology GRE (before end of the first semester)
- Program Qualifying Exam (May of first year of enrollment)
Research Progress Form - Must be completed and turned in to Graduate Coordinator each semester
Program Plan - Must be completed by end of first year of graduate study and submitted in duplicate to the Graduate School (Tehama 209)
Teaching Associates (TA) - First-time TAs must formally apply for the position to the department. Those who wish to be rehired must provide written notification of intent to the department.

Students should indicate which laboratories and how many they would like to TA for.