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Welcome to the GSBS!

Congratulations on your acceptance into a Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences program! Here you will find more information regarding the Orientation you will need to attend prior to the start of your curriculum. All incoming GSBS students are required to attend their specific orientation. Students will need to bring a laptop with them to orientation.

GSBS Fall 2024 Orientation Schedule

Biotechnology MS and Biomedical Sciences PhD, Pharmaceutical Sciences – Room ACB 230, ABSOP 1130, AMSOP 210, TLZoom-06

8:30AM-9:00AM Orientation Check-In, Breakfast & Welcome  Pam Johnson
9:00AM-9:30AM Introduction to Responsible Conduct of Research GSBS Sr. Associate Dean - Dr. Blanton
9:30AM-10:15AM Ογ½ΆΦ±²₯ Students Affairs Financial Aid, Registrar, Student Disability Services, Student Life, Veterans Resource Center, Writing Center
10:15AM-10:25AM Break
10:25AM-10:35AM Title IX Leslie Collins
10:35AM-10:45AM Student Business Services Lisa Weber - Student Payment Agreement, Payment Deadlines, Late Registration Penalties
10:45AM-11:00AM I.T. Support Services Ken Jarrell & Michelle Kelsey - I.T.: Privacy & Security, Available Services
11:00AM-11:10AM Office of Institutional Health Shayla Ford - SAFE, Covid Protocols
11:10AM-11:20AM Counseling Center Kristie Collins
11:20AM-11:30AM Interprofessional Education (IPE) Mary Harris
11:30AM-11:45AM GSBS I.T. Resources GSBS IT: Tres Boren - LMS (Sakai through Spring 2025, D2L Summer 2025+), MediaSpace for Course Lectures
11:45AM-12:00PM Campus Safety Sgt. Clint Jakstas
12:00PM-1:00PM Lunch and Welcome from GSBS Dean Dr. Brandt Schneider More info. from GSBS Assistant Dean: Pam Johnson - Academic Calendar, Registration and fees (late), GSBS website
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Biotech Specific Programming - ACB230

1:00PM-1:30PM Biotechnology Student (Lubbock only) Dr. Bergeson & Dr. Palle
2:30PM Human Resources HSC1B110
3:00PM Building Tours by GSA  

PhD Specific Programming - ACB240

1:00PM-1:30PM Policies, Employment, Research Assistantships Pam Johnson
1:30PM-2:30PM Biomedical Sciences Lab Rotations, Mentor Selection Dr. Rumbaugh
2:30PM Human Resources HSC1B110
3:00PM Building Tours by GSA  

ALL: Complete Trainings ASAP

  • GSBS 5000 - Interprofessional Training (Sakai)
  • Lab Trainings
  • Title IX - CampusClarity
  • Alcohol Awareness - eCheckup To Go
  • Active Shooter Training
  • Mandatory Training - WebRaider Portal under MyTech Lab

Dates of Orientations

The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences has several Orientations depending on program start dates. 

 

Program Date/s Schedule
Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. August 16 TBA
Biotechnology M.S. August 16 TBA
Graduate Medical Education Sciences M.S. July 29 - August 2 TBA

Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ph.D & M.S. Amarillo

Pharmaceutical Sciences Ph.D. Abilene

August 5-9

August 16

TBA

New International Student Orientation

August 14

 

Complete Prior to Orientation

Before you come to your Orientation, there are a few things that you will need to take care of so that your Orientation goes smoothly.

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