BMOL MS Student Handbook Orientation

Orientation

All new students are required to attend orientation, which occurs the week prior to the beginning of classes.  An information packet detailing the schedule of events will be e-mailed to new students. This orientation provides an opportunity to meet with the graduate program director, faculty, staff members, and to attend an academic advising session to become familiar with program procedures and facilities. Students should bring proof of citizenship (e.g., driver’s license and social security card, or valid passport). Students will also pick up keys and proxy cards, and complete laboratory safety, and human resource compliance training during this time

Student Email

Once accepted into the Biomolecular Science Program, we will use your @u.boisestate.edu email address to send messages and announcements regarding the graduate program and teaching assistantships. If you prefer to use an alternative email address (e.g., Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo,etc.), this is not recommended as emails may be blocked or become lost.  All email communications from the University are required to be sent to your u.boisestate.edu email address (Policy 2280).

Office Space

The program assigns office space based on needs and availability.  All students will be assigned shared office space.  If you are assigned an office, you are responsible for maintaining its security and for conducting yourself in a manner that is respectful and courteous to the other occupants.  Firearms, alcohol, or illegal drugs or lewd conduct are not permitted in offices or elsewhere on campus.  Offices must be maintained in a neat and orderly manner.  Failure to adhere to these guidelines will result in the loss of the office space. Computers will be provided to students assigned an office space.  These computers must be used for work purposes only and must remain in the designated office space. Giving up, or moving around of monitors, or other tech equipment provided by the program to another student is prohibited.  Annual audits are performed.

For students needing access to computing facilities, a computer lab with access to printing is provided in each academic unit. A username and password are required for printing – please see the department Administrative Assistants for details.

Each graduate student has a mail box in SCNC 106. Packages can be picked up in the main office of the Department of Biological Sciences. Assistance with preparing labels and mailing FedEx packages for research is available in your research lab’s home department.