YOUR FIRST SEMESTER AT USU

Checklist

• Review the Graduate Programs Policy – at least be aware of the deadlines (located in the front/back cover of the handbook)
• Attend BIOL 6750 – Introduction to Graduate Studies (make sure you are enrolled in the correct section of Special Topics for this course)
• Attend the Biology Graduate Student Association (BGSA) meetings
• Attend the TA Workshop, sponsored by the Graduate School
• Attend the Biology Department TA Workshop - usually the Friday before school begins
• Obtain required approval for your research and attend safety training as required
• Start familiarizing yourself with research in the Department
• Attend Department Seminars
• Attend weekly Departmental Coffee Hour
• Read the Department’s weekly newsletter – Biolog
• Meet with your advisor often