GBS Academic Calendar, 2023-2024

GBS begins its semesters earlier than the official UAB start dates. It is the student's responsibility to be aware of the GBS academic calendar dates. The UAB Academic Calendar lists holidays, commencement, and other items of interest.

Orientation

Summer Orientation (Early Admits): June 5, 2023

Fall Orientation: August 09, 2023 

GBS Symposium: August, 10 2023 

GBS Individual Theme Welcomes: August 11, 2023 

Rotations

• Late Spring 2023: March 6, 2023 - May 5, 2023
• Early Summer 2023: June 5, 2023 - August 4, 2023 
• Early Fall 2023: August 14, 2023 - October 13, 2023 
• Late Fall 2023: October 16, 2023 - December 15, 2023 
• Early Spring 2024: January 2, 2024 - March 1, 2024
• Late Spring 2024: March 4, 2024 - May 3, 2024 (if needed)

Fall Semester

First-Year Courses*:

• GBS 707: Basic Biochemistry & Metabolism, August 21, 2023 - September 22, 2023
• GBS 708: Basic Genetics & Molecular Biology, September 25, 2023 - October 27, 2023
• GBS 709: Basic Biological Organization, October 30, 2023 - December 8, 2023

Spring Semester

First-Year Modules:

• Module 1: January 8, 2024 - February 2, 2024
• Module 2: February 5, 2024 - March 1, 2024
• Module 3: March 4, 2024 - March 29, 2024
• Module 4: April 1, 2024 - April 26, 2024

Summer Semester

Term Dates: May 8, 2023 - August 4, 2023

Other Deadlines

Plan I Deadlines (students completing a thesis or dissertation)

Fall 2023

• Deadline for Application for Degree - August 23, 2023
• Deadline for Final Defense – November 10, 2023

Spring 2024

• Deadline for Application for Degree - January 16, 2024
• Deadline for Final Defense – March 29, 2024

Summer 2024

• Deadline for Application for Degree - June 10, 2024
• Deadline for Final Defense – July 12, 2024

Admission to Candidacy Deadlines

• Fall 2023: August 18, 2023
• Spring 2024: January 5, 2024
• Summer 2024: May 3, 2024