GBS Academic Calendar, 2022-2023

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 6, 2022

Fall Orientation: August 10, 2022

Theme Welcome Meetings: August 11, 2022

GBS Symposium: August 12, 2022

Rotations

Early Spring: January 3, 2022 - March 4, 2022
Late Spring: March 7, 2022 - May 8, 2022
Summer: June 6, 2022 - August 5, 2022
Early Fall: August 15, 2022 - October 14, 2022
Late Fall: October 17, 2022 - December 16, 2022
Early Spring: January 2, 2023 - March 3, 2023
Late Spring: March 6, 2023 - May 5, 2023 (if needed)

Fall Semester

First-Year Courses*:

GBS 708: Basic Genetics and Molecular Biology, August 22, 2022 - September 23, 2022*
GBS 707: Basic Biochemistry and Metabolism, September 26, 2022 - October 28, 2022*
GBS 709: Basic Biological Organization, October 31, 2022 - December 9, 2022*

Spring Semester

First-Year Modules:

Module 1: January 9, 2023 - February 3, 2023
Module 2: February 6, 2023 - March 3, 2023
Module 3: March 6, 2023 - March 31, 2023
Module 4: April 3, 2023 - April 28, 2023

Summer Semester

Term Dates: May 8, 2022 - August 11, 2022

*Dates may be subject to change.