Welcome New Students
CAMB is very happy to welcome the incoming class of 2023-24!
The following information is provided as a platform for orientation, and to facilitate your transition to graduate studies and life in Philadelphia. Please check back occasionally, as updated information will be provided as we get closer to the start of the Fall 2023 semester. If you have any questions along the way, feel free to contact the CAMB office.
Orientation | Important Dates and Deadlines | Resources | CAMB's Science
Orientation Information
We are excited to welcome you to the CAMB community at Penn! Please note that Fall 2023 term begins with orientation on August 14th and classes on August 29th. Tentative schedules are provided below. Please check back closer to orientation for updates.
CAMB Orientation Activities
BGS Orientation Activities
Events will include: program-specific meetings and events, workshops hosted by CAPS and PVP, a scavenger hunt, other social activities, a student life panel hosted by our current students, and a CAMB orientation presentation.
CAMB activities will also be posted on our public calendar. Please visit and bookmark!
Important Dates and Deadlines
- Monday, August 7: BIOM 6000 Prep Workshop Activities Begin (Optional)
- Monday, August 14th: Orientation Activities begin (BGS and CAMB)
- Tuesday, August 17th: CAMB Orientation Presentation (1:00, Austrian Auditorium, CRB)
- Friday, August 18th: 1st Year MD/PhD Orientation Presentation
- Tuesday, August 29th: University Courses begin
Resources for New Students
- 2023-24 First Year Student Schedule (PhD)
- 2023-24 Third Year Student Schedule (MD-PhD)
- PennCares COVID-19 Information
- Graduate Student Center Events (Filter by 'New Student Programs' series)
- International Graduate and Professional Student Orientation
- Incoming International Students - Coronavirus FAQ
- Thrive at Penn (TAP)
- Support for PhD students with families
- Student Health Service
- Wellness at Penn
- Penn Student Insurance Plan
- Graduate Housing on Campus
- Penn Off-Campus Services
- Financial Wellness @ Penn
- Microsoft Office Suite Download Instructions
CAMB's Scientific Work
Just a small sample of scientific images representing the CAMB programs, provided by current students and recent alums.