I. Timeline for Progress Towards the PhD Degree

• Turn in completed benefits forms to the CMB Office

• Attend faculty orientation talks & social events

• Meet with Orientation Advisor

• Register for classes, Fall Semester

• First day of classes

• Complete & return Rotation Schedule Form
  to the CMB Office

• Lab Rotation 1

September 10-October 5

• Lab Rotation 2

• Lab Rotation 3

• Attend CMB Retreat @ Devil's Head Resort

• Complete and return Choice of Thesis Lab Form to the CMB Office

• Begin in Thesis Lab

• Register for spring classes and 990 research credits with your Thesis Advisor's Home Department

• Complete and return the Thesis Committee Approval Form to the CMB Office

• Schedule a Curriculum Certification meeting

• Complete Curriculum Certification meeting

• Submit Curriculum Certification Form to the CMB Office

• Schedule Preliminary Exam with Thesis Committee

• Complete Preliminary Exam and submit prelim Form to the CMB Office

• Submit Seminar Requirement Form to the CMB Office

• Complete CMB Course Requirements

• Schedule Progress Report meeting with Thesis Committee

• Complete Progress Report meeting

• Submit Seminar Form and Progress Report Form to the CMB Office