Students

Degree Programs

Prospective students can find more information about UConn Health campus degree programs here:
Biomedical Science PhD Program

Combined MD/PhD Program

Combined DMD/PhD Program

Public Health PhD Program
Public Health Masters Program
Public Health Dual Degree Programs
Public Health Graduate Certificates

Clinical and Translational Research Masters and Certificate Programs

Dental Science Masters Program (available only to students enrolled in a graduate dental education program in the UConn School of Dental Medicine

Undergraduate Summer Research Internship Program in Biomedical and Biological Sciences (for undergraduate students who have an interest in obtaining a Ph.D. in the biological and biomedical sciences)

Housing

While UConn Health does not have on-campus housing available on our campus, the University’s Off-Campus Housing Office has a section to search for housing in the UConn Health campus area of Farmington and beyond. Visit https://offcampushousing.uconn.edu for more information

Additionally, new students to the program can use the Roommate Finder section, which is a password protected site where students can log in using their NetID to search for roommates. Roommate Finder Info.pdf

~2025 Completion and Commencement Important Reminders~

If you are planning to graduate in May OR August 2025 or completed your degree last year in December 2024, please read through this important and time sensitive information. You must be sure to complete the following no later than Sat., March 1st:

>>APPLY for graduation via the Student Admin portal. Instructions on applying for graduation may be found here. Dual Degree students MUST complete this step for EACH degree program (e.g., DMD & PhD, MD & MPH, etc.); Please note: After applying, the instructions ask you to submit a final plan of study in Student Admin: thisdoes not apply for the M.D., D.M.D. or graduate degrees.
When you apply for graduation, you will enter your degree (diploma) name in Student Admin. This entry will be used for ordering your diploma and also in commencement publications. Degree names should be entered exactly how you want them to appear on your diploma including upper and lowercase letters and punctuation. If you had or will have a legal name change prior to graduation, you must complete the Biographical Update Request Form and submit it with your documentation provided on the form’s website in addition to entering your Degree name.

>>COMPLETE the UConn Health info survey, even if you are not planning to attend commencement: https://uconn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_39pz4fAxxpS54PA
[NOTE: Public Health students do not need to complete this step as your department is collecting this information]

>>VIEW your UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT in Student Admin. You can find instructions here on how to view your unofficial transcript. All students are advised to review their transcript to ensure that it is in agreement with their plan of study. Any missing grades, documents, or discrepancies between a student’s plan of study and transcript can result in a delay of degree conferral or cancellation of degree candidacy.

Completion Info From the UCH Registrar's Office

Be sure to review the completion information from the UCH Registrar's Office here under "Graduate Graduation Requirements" and complete any steps that are applicable (such as Financial Aid Exit counseling for those who took out student loan, returning materials to the library, returning ID badges/parking permits, etc).

~~UConn Health Commencement is scheduled for Monday, May 12, 2024 from 1:00-2:30 pm in the Jorgenson Auditorium at Storrs.~~

If You Plan to Attend Commencement (and have not already walked in a previous commencement ceremony):

>>ORDER your cap and gown no later than Friday, March 7^ththrough the*UConn Health*Bookstore using this link:https://health.uconn.edu/student-affairs/commencement/caps-and-gowns/
IMPT: Do NOTorder from the main campus at Storrs, as you will receive the wrong color for your regalia!
If you are a PhD student and your PI will be hooding you at the ceremony, they must also rent/purchase their regalia by March 7^th, if they do not have their own.

>>FIND additional information on the ceremony here:https://health.uconn.edu/student-affairs/commencement/Please note that you are also encouraged to update a permanent email address to ensure future correspondence is received.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)

Where can I find specific instructions regarding steps that The Graduate School requires to complete my degree?

You can visit Steps to a Successful Graduation for guidance or the Master’s Degrees page, the Certificate programs page, or the Doctoral Degrees page for instructions and information about:

applying for graduation
submitting required paperwork
uploading your thesis or dissertation

I didn’t know the deadline to apply for graduation was the end of the 4th week of the semester. What if I missed the deadline?

If you missed the deadline, please apply ASAP in order to not delay the conferral of your degree.

I plan on graduating in the Summer. What is that deadline to apply to graduate?

Summer candidates are asked to apply no later than March 1^st (this year March 3^rd) to ensure their information makes the Commencement publication.

Do I submit a plan of study via Student Administration?

No, graduate students submit plans of study via email to degreeaudit@uconn.edu. These forms can be found on the Master’s Degree page, the Certificate programs page, the Doctoral Degrees page, or the Forms Section of the Office of the Registrar’s website.

Is there a deadline to submit my master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation in Submittable to qualify for a Spring 2025 conferral date?

Yes, the deadline is Friday, April 25, 2025. Submittable instructions can be found in the Submittable help file.

Can I change my graduation term from Spring to Summer or Fall if I end up needing more time?

Yes, please email degreeaudit@uconn.edu to request the change.

Do I have to apply to graduate for my Certificate program?

Yes.

IMPORTANT DATES

Can be found on the Academic Calendar.
Please make sure that you order your regalia by March 7, 2025. See details and link above.
Friday, April 25, 2025 is the last day to upload a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation in Submittable to qualify for a Spring 2025 conferral date. Submittable instructions can found in the Submittable help file.

Check out this one page Student Income Tax FAQs that collects resources and information regarding the 2024 fiscal year tax filing for students.

Please note: these FAQs are intended to help students by offering generalized information resources only. The Graduate School Office is not able to provide tax advice or answer specific questions regarding your tax situation. For personalized tax guidance and assistance with questions, please consult an external tax accountant or advisor.

ACCESSING YOUR W-2

IRS Form W-2, also known as a “Wage and Tax Statement,” reports an employee’s income from the prior year and how much tax the employer withheld. Employers make W-2’s available to employees, usually in mid-late January. A copy goes to the IRS.

If you are a GA, your payroll information is accessed through through https://corect.ct.gov . Log in using your 6 digit employee ID number which was assigned to you by HR when you were hired (this is NOT your Student Admin number, which you use for your academic records) and the password you created. If you have forgotten your password, or are unable to log in, there are links on the login page to assist you.

Once you are logged in, click on the "Payroll" tile. You will have your W-2 mailed to you at the address Core-CT has on file unless you have filled out the
electronic consent form (the first tile in Payroll). If you have, the first tile will say "Form Consent Received" at the bottom [note: you can change your consent status for subsequent years, if needed, through that tile].

The tile next to that is "W-2/W-2c Forms." When the current year's form is available to view and download, that tile will say "W-2 Form Available." Click on the tile and you will be able to access your W-2. You can also access previous year's W-2s by using the pull-down menu at the top.

The International Office at UConn Health holds weekly walk-in advising for international students and scholars in the main building on Thursdays from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. in the Walker Conference Room (room AG070, just down the hall from The Graduate School Office suite on the Ground floor of the main building).

Walk-in advising is meant for quick questions (5-10 minutes). Examples of walk-in services include: travel advice, I-20/DS-2019 signatures, document drop-off, etc. If you have an issue requiring a more in-depth discussion, please contact the HR – International Office to make an appointment (Kaitlin Dornenburg, email: dornenburg@uchc.edu; phone: 860-679-4472) .

UConn Health's Masking Protocol has been updated as of 10/20/23; masking is now optional in most areas of the campus, with some exceptions. See revised guidelines for masking.

Travel Guidelines - Updated 11/20/23: Travel guidelines for both business and personal travel outside of Connecticut. This information applies to Graduate Assistants as well as staff.

Important: If you are not feeling well and are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms or have COVID-19 related questions, call our UConn Health COVID-19 Call Center: 860-679-3199 to report your symptoms and get further instruction. Do not come into school or the lab if you are not feeling well. Additional guidance can be found here.

Recent YIIP program graduates
Master of Clinical and Translational Research recent graduate
Applied Public Health Sciences 12th Week lecture
Regional campus facility dog Officer Carson visiting a Graduate Student Appreciation Week event
GSO student social event in the Student Lounge
MD/PhD program annual retreat
Applied Public Health Sciences student volunteering at a community pantry
End of year celebration for students in the program for Applied Public Health Sciences
DMD/PhD student presenting at Biomedical Science Graduate Student Research Day
Community service project for Earth Day

Academic Calendar
Graduate School dates and deadlines

Student Administration System (PeopleSoft)
Student Admin is where students can register for classes, check grades, review unofficial transcript and milestones, register for graduation, etc. You can find helpful reference information for the system here.

HuskyCT
HuskyCT is the University of Connecticut version of Blackboard, our learning management system (LMS); it enables faculty, students, administrators, staff, residents, fellows, and affiliated community health professionals to access a wide range of educational electronic resources.

Scientific Software and Tools
UConn Health makes a number of Information Technology tools, resources, and services available to our researchers to help conduct research. This link includes a catalog of these tools and services, along with descriptions, instructions, and hyperlinks. They continue to add to the list, so please visit this page periodically.

UConn Health Sciences Library
The library is located in the main building off the Academic Lobby and offers a variety of services, including Ask a Librarian, interlibrary loan, electronic journals, computer access, print/scan/Copy services and more.

Graduate School Catalog

Student Accommodations- MyAccess
The Center for Students with Disabilities engages in an interactive process with each student and reviews requests for accommodations on an individualized, case-by-case basis.

Student Behavioral Health Service
Free and confidential mental health services, counseling, and resources

Student Wellness
Links and resources to support student health and wellness

International Students
Practical info for students new to the U.S.

Ombuds Office
Confidential, informal, independent, and impartial assistance to individuals through dispute resolution and problem-solving methods

Off Campus Housing
While we do not have on-campus housing available on our campus, the University’s Off-Campus Housing Office has a new section to search for housing in the UConn Health campus area of Farmington and beyond, as well as a password protected section to search for roommates.

NIH Office of Intramural Education and Training - The OITE has provided recordings of their recent sessions and pre-recorded panel discussions and interviews that trainees can access online covering a wide variety of topics.

UConn Health Offices/Departments

Bursar's Office-UConn Health
The UConn Health Bursar’s Office on the Farmington campus manages the cashiering, collection, and student account functions of students enrolled in graduate, medical, and dental programs at UConn Health. Students may visit the UConn Health Bursar’s Office to pay fee bills and to seek clarification related to University charges.

Office of the Registrar-UConn Health
The Office of the Registrar at UConn Health acts as a liaison to the Whetten Graduate Center at the Storrs campus. The majority of forms used by graduate students are on the UConn Graduate School website with the exception of these forms. All official graduate student forms/documents, including registration, thesis, and dissertation forms, should be submitted to degreeaudit@uconn.edu. Graduate School forms can be found here.

International Office at UConn Health
The International Office is a resource for immigration information, international tax, and human resource-related issues for the international population at UConn Health, which currently has 300 international students and scholars representing more than 60 countries.

ATM
There is a Webster Bank ATM located outside the Food Court, near the recycle/trash area.

Bookstore
The UConn Barnes and Noble Bookstore is located on the Main floor of the Academic Building, one floor up from the Academic Entrance, next to the Academic Rotunda. Bookstore hours are generally Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Check the Lifeline for changes to the standard schedule.

Cafeteria/Food Court
The Cafeteria/Food Court is located on the Main floor of the main building near the 6 bank of elevators. It is run by Morrison and has several standard stations including pizza, grill, sushi, sandwiches, soup/salad bar, and daily hot special of the day. You can find their weekly menu here. Smaller cafes can be found at Munson Road and MSI building, as well as a coffee shop located on the Main floor of the the new hospital (University Tower).

Campus Shuttle Service
UConn Health provides free shuttle bus service on the Farmington campus for patients, staff, students, and visitors. Shuttle buses operate Monday through Friday from 6:15 a.m. until midnight. LAZ is the shuttle service provider. The shuttle bus service is provided to on-campus sites, along with specific nearby off-campus locations, which are directly associated with UConn Health.

You can track the shuttle’s locations in real time through the Ride Systems app. Ride Systems is available on both iPhone and Android platforms. Desktop users can also see the live vehicle tracker and route details at www.uconnhealthshuttles.com. You can view shuttle routes and schedules here.

Graduate School Office at UConn Health
Located in AG049-AG050 (just off the Academic Entrance on the ground floor, across from Massey Auditorium and next to the ladies Room), The Graduate School Office acts as a source of practical counsel for all students. Come to this office at any time with your questions, needs, concerns, or problems. We will see that your matters remain confidential if you so choose. If we cannot help you directly we will refer you to the proper party(ies).

House Phones
All house phones can be used to make local calls. Just dial 9 to get an outside phone line, and then the phone number. To dial a number within UConn Health on these phones, just dial the last 4 digits of the phone number. These phones are dispersed throughout the main building, including in the food court seating area, in some of the academic hallways.

Mail
There is an outgoing U.S. Mail dropbox outside the main entrance (closest to Garage 3). Daily pickup is currently 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1 p.m. on Saturday (there is no mail delivery on Sundays).

Notary Publics
There are several Notaries available throughout the campus if you need a document notarized. Please call ahead to ensure the Notary Public is available to assist with UConn Health matters. Any personal matters that need notarization during business hours are at the discretion of the Notary Public.

Schafer Study Rooms
The Schafer Study Rooms (located adjacent to our campus library, on the basement level of the Academic Entrance) are available to all UConn Health graduate level students, including Biomedical Science PhD and MPH students. These study rooms are available 24/7; students must use their UConn Health badge to gain entry to the rooms. Your badge should be active for use of these rooms. If you find that your badge does not grant access to the rooms, please contact Ms. Teri Shiel, Head of User Services at the UConn Health campus library (email: shiel@uchc.edu; ext. 4108) for assistance.

Student Lounge
The student lounge (located across from the Men’s Restroom near the Academic Entrance) has foosball, ping-pong, pool, vending machines, a microwave, refrigerator, TV, stereo, and couches/chairs. The room is student badge access only. Microwaves are also available in the cafeteria seating area.

Wellness Center
The UConn Health Wellness Center is a 3,600-square-foot, 24/7, badge-access facility offering 13 cardio machines, 13 cycling bikes, 9 resistance machines, free weights, showers, a "healthy" vending machine, and two rooms for fitness classes.

Virtual Group Exercise Classes
Virtual classes created by Wellness Center Yoga and Pilates instructors, including Vinyasa Yoga, Morning Stretches, Pilates, Breathing Exercises, and Meditation.

Decipher building codes?
Finding offices and other locations at UConn Health can sometimes be a challenge. Here’s brief guide to what all those letters before the room numbers mean:

E-Academic Research Building (sometimes coded as ARB (as in ARB large (E-013) and ARB small conference rooms (E-052) on the ground floor)
A classrooms (around the Academic Rotunda, main floor, near the bookstore
B classrooms (main floor hallway near Rotunda, heading away from the cafeteria)
C classrooms (main floor hallway near Rotunda, heading towards the cafeteria)
L-Laboratory Building
A-Academic Building
R-400 Farmington Avenue (Cell and Genome Sciences Building)
H-Hospital
C-Clinics
M-Main Floor (level the Food Court is on)
G-Ground Floor (level the Massey and Keller auditoriums and Low Learning Center are on)
ASB-Administrative Services Building (a.k.a. ‘down the hill’) where Parking Office is located)
MUNS-Munson Road Building (where all the Human Resources, the International Office, and Finance people are located)
MI-Musculoskeletal Institute (a.k.a. MARB (Medical Arts and Research Building))
OP-Outpatient Pavilion
Garages: G1 (where student parking is located), G2 (next to the ER), and G3 (next to the Main Entrance (hospital side))

Generally, the first number or letter (in the case of the Main and Ground floors) indicates the floor and the numbers after that indicate the room. So if you were looking for L-4102, you’d go to the L building, 4th floor, room 102.

Print something or make copies?
Student can print and make copies (within annual limits) in the UConn Health Sciences Library (basement level off the academic entrance). Find details here.

Replace/Renew my Student ID Badge?
Your ID badge is necessary to enter the building at several entrances, as well as to go up to the lab floors in the main building, enter the student parking garage, get into the student lounge, etc. University policy requires that you wear your badge at all times while you are on campus. Replacing a lost ID badge costs $15, so be sure to keep track of it. If your badge expires and you are still a student in a degree program, you can have it renewed for free; be sure to renew it within a month prior to your expiration date, as all your access will END the day after it expires if it is not renewed. You can find additional information and badging hours here.

Request Accommodations?
The Center for Students with Disabilities engages in an interactive process with each student and reviews requests for accommodations on an individualized, case-by-case basis. Find out more and put in a request here: Student Accommodations- MyAccess

Request an official transcript or print an unofficial transcript?
Detailed information on requesting an official transcript and how to access an unofficial transcript can be found on the UConn Registrar's Office website here.

DOCTORAL DEGREE

Dissertation Proposal Guidelines.pdf
Steps to a Successful Graduation: Doctoral

NEW PhD degree completion workshop January 2025

Exit Interview Form for Graduating Biomedical Science PhD Students

Thesis Submission

Submittable

MASTERS DEGREE

Steps to a Successful Graduation: Masters

Completion Info From the UCH Registrar's Office

HOW TO: Change your Graduation Term

Have you filed for graduation but have discovered you need more time to complete? You can change your graduation term (Fall to Spring, Spring to Summer, Summer to Fall, etc) by emailing degreeaudit@uconn.edu to request the change. Please include your 7-digit Student ID in your message.

**COMMENCEMENT**

COMMENCEMENT INFO
2025 Commencement is Monday, May 12th at 1 PM at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on the Storrs campus. The deadline to apply to participate in commencement is March 1. Link above will be updated soon with 2025 details.

Local Libraries

Your local library is a valuable community resource to be used. Usually you have to show ID (passport, driver’s license), and proof of residence in that town. In addition, most public libraries in Connecticut allow you to borrow materials free of charge with what’s called a deliverIT. When you borrow materials out of town, just be sure to follow the lending rules of the library you visit. Materials may be returned to the nearest participating library. Remember, libraries can also be great places to study!

Some local library branches include:

Farmington:

Farmington Library, Farmington Avenue, 860-673-6791
Village Library, Main Street, 860-677-6866

New Britain:

Main Branch, 20 High St., 860-224-3155
Jefferson Branch, 140 Horse Plain Rd

Newington:

Main Branch, 100 Garfield St., 860-665-8700

West Hartford

Noah Webster (Main) Branch, 20 South Main Street, 860-523-3277
Faxon Branch, 173 New Britain Avenue, 860-523-5545
Bishop’s Corner Branch, 15 Starkel Road, 860-236-5445

Biomedical Science Course Offerings

~~NEW~~ Spring 2025 Courses
Biomed Sci Courses_SPRING 2025_rev 12-30-24
IMPORTANT NOTES:
>>>MEDS 5375 has been cancelled for Spring 2025 due to low enrollment
>>>MEDS 5384 Brain Microcircuits was cancelled for Spring 2025 due to under-enrollment--updated 1/22/25
>>>the course number for GDB Journal Club HAS CHANGED! For GDB JC, register now for MEDS 6497, Section 07.

FYI: PREVIOUS semester courses
Biomed Sci Courses FALL 2024_rev 8-22-24
NOTE: MEDS 5384 Brain Microcircuits was cancelled for Fall 2024 due to under-enrollment; the course director intends to reoffer the course in Spring 2025

Areas of Concentration

Cell Biology

Genetics and Developmental Biology

Immunology

Molecular Biology and Biochemistry

Neuroscience

Skeletal Biology and Regeneration

Systems Biology

NEW Biomed Sci program Faculty Rotation Availability

Biomedical Science Faculty Directory

Timely Topics

Timely Topics is a series of online learning opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to engage with subject matter experts on topics relevant to graduate education. While every session is open to all, The Graduate School offers three tracks (student, faculty, and administrative) to help registrants identify which sessions may be most relevant to their interests. For more info, visit https://grad.uconn.edu/timely-topics/.
Attendance is free, but you do need to register.

View the full schedule and descriptions for each session on this track.pdf

SPRING 2025 Student Track Timely Topics

Wednesday, January 29, 11:00 AM to Noon: Seeking External Scholarship and Fellowship Opportunities

Wednesday, February 12, Getting to Conferral for Masters students 11:00AM- Noon, for Doctoral students, 2:00-3:00 PM

Wednesday, March 5, 11:00 AM to Noon: Promoting Mental Health

Wednesday, April 2, 11:00 AM to Noon: Building Financial Credit and Dealing with Debt

Beyond The PhD

Beyond The PhD was formed in 2018 by a University of Connecticut Biomedical Sciences PhD candidate and a postdoctoral fellow to provide resources for students on non-academic, industry, and academic positions within Biomedical Science. Transitions to virtual programming enabled us to create an online presence for all students interested in learning more about their career options.

For recordings of previous career seminars & workshops, career blog posts, and more from this student-led group, check out their website: https://beyond-the-phd.com/

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