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    Graduate Student Orientation 2026

    Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 8:30 AM until Friday, August 21, 2026 at 2:00 PMEastern Daylight Time UTC -04:00

    Orientation will introduce you to graduate life, prepare you for a successful start of the semester, and help you connect with other incoming and current students. Register today! 

    FAQ's

    How should I prepare for orientation? 
    Make sure you complete your New Student Checklist before Orientation. You should submit your photo for your UB card by Thursday, August 13 to pick up your card at orientation.


    What can I expect?     
    On Thursday, you'll hear from Jacobs School leadership and campus experts on how to start your program strong! During lunch, you'll have a chance to connect with other incoming students to get to know your new classmates. You'll finish the day chatting with current students at the Clubs & Community Expo.

    On Friday, you'll meet with your program and departmental meetings and complete your required Lab Safety Training and Academic Integrity sessions.
    In addition, our professional photographer will be on hand to take your professional headshot. This is a free courtesy offered to incoming students, and photos may be used on websites or for personal use. Make sure to dress professionally for these photos (feel free to bring a change of clothes if you prefer to be more comfortable for your earlier sessions!).

    We can't wait to see you there!

    I have a dietary restriction. Will I have options for lunch on Thursday?
    We will have vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-sensitive options available for Thursday's lunch. Note that catering will be provided by off-campus vendors, so we cannot guarantee the lack of cross-contamination.

    Agenda | Thursday, August 20

    TimeSessionLocation
    8:30 - 9:10 amCheck-In, Breakfast, and Group ActivitiesDowntown Campus, Room 1225
    9:10 - 9:45 amOpening Remarks and Welcome
    9:45 - 10:45 amGraduate School Informational Session
    10:45 am - 11:25 amSuccess Session & Onboarding
    11:35 am - 12:05 pmJacobs School Library Information Session
    12:10 - 1:15 pmLunch
    1:15 - 2:30 pmClubs & Community Expo

    Agenda | Friday, August 21

    Note: The Lab Safety Training and Academic Integrity sessions, as well as the headshots, are for all students. All other sessions are only for students matriculating in those programs/departments for Fall 2026.
    TimeSessionLocation
    8:30 - 10:00 amPhD Program in Biomedical SciencesRoom 6201
    12:30 - 2:30 pmBiomedical Informatics77 Goodell St., 5th Floor
    8:30 - 10:00 amBiomedical Sciences MSRoom 6128
    2:00 - 4:00 pmComputational Cell Biology, Anatomy, and PathologyRoom 7240
    9:00 - 10:00 am, and 12:30 - 1:30 pmGenetic CounselingRooms 4218 (morning) and 4101 (afternoon)
    1:30 - 2:30 pmGenetics, Genomics, and BioinformaticsRoom 4218
    2:00 - 4:00 pm

    Medical Anatomy and Experimental Pathology

    		Room 7240
    9:00 - 10:00 amMicrobiology and ImmunologyRoom 5103
    9:00 - 10:00 amNeuroscienceRoom 3101
    8:00 - 10:00 amPharmacology and ToxicologyRoom 3254
    8:30 - 9:30 amPhysiologyRoom 3103
    10:00 - 11:30 amLab Safety Training (All students)Downtown Campus, Room 2220
    11:30 am - NoonAcademic Integrity (All students)Downtown Campus, Room 2220
    Noon - 2 pmProfessional Headshots (All students)Downtown Campus, Suite 6130
     

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