Current Student Orientation
Welcome to the Cell and Molecular Biology Graduate Program's
Orientation website!
Monday, August 25th - CMB Orientation for all admitted students, both domestic and international
Friday, August 15th - The International Office Orientation for admitted international students
We hope these pages provide all the information you need to make
your transition to the University and Austin a smooth one! Please contact your
graduate coordinators, Brooke Graham or Barbara Welch, if you have any questions
or need more information. We look forward to working with you!
Meet with Barbara
Everyone needs to meet with Barbara Welch before Orientation to fill out
necessary employment paperwork, register for your classes, and go over
other important UT Austin information. Please email Barbara at barbaraw@mail.utexas.edu to RSVP for one of the following sessions:
Tuesday, August 19th at 10:00am
Thursday, August 21st at 2:00pm
Friday, August 22nd at 11:00am
If you cannot make any of the three sessions, please let Barbara know and she will schedule time with you individually.
Austin Information - Here are some links
to get you acquainted with Austin and UT!
Graduate School Information
The Graduate School: http://www.utexas.edu/ogs/
Graduate Catalogs: http://www.utexas.edu/student/registrar/catalogs/registrar/catalogs/
Housing Information
University housing is very limited and we strongly
suggest considering other housing options. Three apartment complexes
make up the
University Apartments:
Brackenridge, Colorado and Gateway. Please note that application for housing is
separate from application to The University of Texas at Austin. Applicants must
be admitted or enrolled by the preferred move-in date specified on the
application. Applicants are placed on a waiting list according to the date the
application is received.
The
following links may assist you in your search for housing:
ID Cards
Any student who has been officially admitted to the University may obtain an ID
card. ID cards are required once students arrive on campus. Please bring a
photo ID (driver's license, passport, or another government-issued ID card). A
$10 fee will be charged for each ID card. For location and hours, see
Office Information . The ID Center only accepts payment by check, but
payments may also be made online under
What I Owe within 30 days or in cash to the Cashier's Office in Room 8
in the Main Building.
Online Orientations
Registration
Don't worry! Barbara will register you for your
classes. You will do your own registration for the following
semesters, with the help of the graduate coordinators and advisors as
needed. Complete registration instructions can be found in the Course Schedule that is published each semester by the Office of the
Registrar.
Safety Training Requirements
The University requires
safety training for all laboratory employees to insure that they are
adequately informed about physical and health hazards present within the
laboratory and methods for minimizing the risks of exposure.
The following online courses must be completed before you start work in a CMB
lab.
You must be registered for summer or fall before you can access
these courses!
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Hazard Communication - This course describes the hazards of working with hazardous chemicals or
biological materials.
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Laboratory Safety - This course explains general lab safety.
The courses below are not online and will be scheduled for you by the CMB
Graduate Program. At orientation you will receive the times and dates
these courses will be offered.
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Basic Radiological Health
- This 8 hour course describes the hazards of using radiation and appropriate
safe lab practices.
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Fire Extinguisher Training -This
hands-on training familiarizes participants with the proper use of the portable
fire extinguishers.
- ARC Training - Orientation to the Policies and Procedures for Animals Research at UT Austin.
Shuttle and Bus Information
With your UT ID Card, you can ride UT shuttles and city buses free! Many
apartments throughout Austin are conveniently located on City and/or University
bus routes. When making your decision regarding housing, you may want to take
bus information into account.
UT EID
Your UT EID is an electronic identifier that will allow you to use secure
services which require you to identify yourself, for example UT Direct or
Webmail. These services are part of UT Austin's Campus Information available on
the World Wide Web. A UT EID is not necessary to use publicly available
information, for example the UTCAT library catalog. You must be a UT Austin
student, faculty or staff member, or be otherwise affiliated with UT Austin in
order to have a UT EID.
Where do I get my UT EID ?
Everyone is assigned a UT EID when they become affiliated with UT Austin.
For example, students are assigned UT EIDs when they are admitted and faculty
and staff receive theirs when they are hired.
In order to use your UT EID you must "activate" your UT EID. At that time you
may choose to keep the default name as your UT EID or you may make up your own
UT EID. You must also choose a password when you claim your UT EID. Once you
have claimed your UT EID and chosen your password, your UT EID is ready to use.
If you do not know your UT EID or you have not activated it yet, go to the UT EID Help Suite . Once you have found your UT EID the system will
guide you through activating it. It will ask questions about your position at
the university and what type of information you have to identify yourself.
Different university positions require different types of identifying
information.
If you know your UT EID, the UT EID Help Suite will assist you in changing your EID, maintaining
your password, and upgrading your security level.
UT Direct
UT Direct provides students a personalized web portal with easy and convenient
access to UT-wide information (UT EID required). Some of the services available
are listed below. Note: You will not be able to access most of these areas until you have obtained your UT ID Card and it has been activated.
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Address updates in one convenient location
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Student grade history
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Student exam schedule (unique and dynamic for each student)
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Student schedule of classes
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Biographical information page, updateable
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Academic calendars
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Assigned registration dates, times, bar information
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Course schedule and class availability
- Degree audits, including "what if" options
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Advising resources
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Financial summary page with online credit-card payment options
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Tuition and fees
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Status of UT payments to students and staff
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Library services, including online catalog, overdue notices, and online
assistance
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Financial aid, including application and processing status, awards, and funds
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Scholarship applications and job bank
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Course instructor surveys
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Computer account claiming
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Class Web sites
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