GBS Academic Calendar, 2026-2027
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.
Incoming Students
Summer Orientation (Early Admits): June 1, 2026
Fall Orientation: August 05, 2026
GBS Individual Theme Welcomes: August 6, 2026
GBSO Symposium: August 7, 2026
Rotations
2026
- Early Spring 2026: January 12 - March 13. 2026
- Late Spring 2026: March 16 - May 15, 2026 (if needed)
2026-2027
- Summer 2026: June 1 - July 31, 2026 (early summer admits only)
- Early Fall 2026: August 10 - October 9, 2026
- Late Fall 2026: October 12 - December 11, 2026
- Early Spring 2027: January 11 - March 12, 2027
- Late Spring 2027: March 15 - May 14, 2027 (if needed)
Spring 2026 Semester: January 12 - May 15, 2026
Summer 2026 Semester: June 1 - July 31, 2026
Fall 2026 Semester: August 24 - December 11, 2026
First-Year Courses:
- GBS 709: Basic Biological Organization: August 24 - September 25, 2026
- GBS 707: Basic Biochemistry & Metabolism: September 29 - November 2, 2026
- GBS 708: Basic Genetics & Molecular Biology: November 3 - December 11, 2026
Spring 2027 Semester: January 11 - February 5, 2027
First-Year Modules:
- Module 1: January 11 - February 5, 2027
- Module 2: February 8 - March 5, 2027
- Module 3: March 8 - April 2, 2027
- Module 4: April 5 - April 30, 2027
Summer 2027 Semester: May 10 - August 13, 2027
Other Deadlines
Plan I Deadlines (students completing a thesis or dissertation)
Spring 2026
- Deadline for Final Defense: April 3, 2026
Summer 2026
- Deadline for Application for Degree: June 18, 2026
- Deadline for Final Defense: July 10, 2026
Fall 2026
- Deadline for Application for Degree: September 1, 2026
- Deadline for Final Defense: November 13, 2026
Spring 2027
- Deadline for Application for Degree: January 19, 2027
- Deadline for Final Defense: April 2, 2027
Admission to Candidacy Deadlines
- Summer 2026: May 1, 2026
- Fall 2026: August 21, 2026
- Spring 2027: January 8, 2027