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): TBD 2023

Fall Orientation: August 2023 (exact date TBD)

Theme Welcome Meetings: August 2023 (exact date TBD)

GBS Symposium: August 2023 (exact date TBD)

Rotations

• 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, TBD
• GBS 707: Basic Biochemistry and Metabolism, TBD
• GBS 709: Basic Biological Organization, TBD

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, 2023 - August 4, 2023

*Dates may be subject to change.