Policies and Guidelines

The Academic Policies and Guidelines of the Graduate Programs in the Biomedical Sciences are meant to facilitate the productive and efficient progression of a student from admission through program completion. The Policies are reviewed and updated annually. The most updated Policies are accessible via the link below.

In addition to the academic and program guidelines outlined in the Policies, each student is expected to meet any additional academic requirements imposed by their declared concentration (department).

• Graduate Division Academic Policies and Guidelines (Full Document)
• Compact Between Biomedical Graduate Students and Their Research Advisors
• Graduate Division Policies on Conduct
• Qualifying Exam Guidelines
• Student Advisory Committee Guidelines
• Student Vacation and Leave of Absence Policy
• Thesis, Defense and Program Completion Guidelines

Einstein Policies, Procedures, and Forms

Visit the Document Library for all policies, including the following:

• FERPA Policy
• Drug and Alcohol Policy
• Title IX Gender-Based Misconduct, Discrimination and Harassment Policy and Complaint Procedures for Students
• Service and Assistance Animals Policy
• Student Disability Accommodation Policy
• Use of Social Media Policy