Current Student Orientation
Welcome to the Cell and Molecular Biology Graduate Program's
Orientation website!
Monday, August 24th - CMB Orientation for all admitted students, both domestic and international
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!
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.
- ARC Training - Orientation to the Policies and Procedures for Animals Research at UT Austin. * Sign in using your UTEID and Password
* Navigate to the bottom right corner and click "AALAS Learning Library"
* Go to "Libraries" Click "Animal Care and Use Courses"
* Select the appropriate module and proceed by clicking the word "course" at the bottom.
* You must complete the course and exam to receive credit.
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.
Basic Radiological Health - This 8 hour course describes the hazards of using radiation and appropriate
safe lab practices.
Fire Extinguisher Training -This
hands-on training familiarizes participants with the proper use of the portable
fire extinguishers.
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
The UT EID is your online account at The University of Texas at Austin and other University of Texas institutions. Everyone who deals with the university online should have one. Most UT Austin students, faculty, and staff upgrade their UT EID when they arrive at the university and get their UT Austin ID cards. However, you may be eligible to upgrade your UT EID prior to arriving at the university. To check your eligibility, please go to the Upgrade My UT EID section of the Help Page.
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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