Program Resources

• Student Handbook (accessible via MyAccess only)
• How To Be a Graduate Advisee (article)
• How To Pick a Graduate Advisor (article)
• NRSA Fellowship Talk by Loren Frank (accessible via MyAccess only)
• NRSA Applications - Program Description (accessible via MyAccess only)

For Faculty: Student Progression Forms

• Rotation Evaluation
• Pre-Qualifying Exam: PI Evaluation
• Qualifying Exam Evaluation
• Report on Qualifying Examination for Admission to Candidacy
• Thesis Chair Report

For Students: Student Progression Forms

• Student Progression Form
• Student Rotation Report
• Thesis Committee Annual Meeting Student Report
• Application for Qualifying Exam (submitted online in the Student Portal)
• Advancement to Candidacy Request (submitted online in the Student Portal)

Additional Forms

• Graduate Division: Change of committee members, filing fee, Graduate Division travel award application, dissertation cover page, etc.
• UCSF Registrar: California residency forms, Removal of Provisional Grade, Intercampus Exchange, etc.
• Student Health and Counseling Services: Health Insurance enrollment form (UCSHIP) for students on filing fee

• Neuroscience Program Committees Full list of committees with current members.
• 1st Year Faculty and Student Advisors
• Faculty Availability for Rotation Students 2025-26

• 1st Year Travel Reimbursement Guidelines
• Reimbursement Policy

• Tutoring Services Available
  Confidential tutoring is available to all first-year students who may need additional help with the core courses. Tutors are senior students who are experts in the area you may need assistance with. If you would like to take advantage of this free service, please let us know and we will put you in touch with a tutor.
• UCSF Registrar Website for New Students
  Links to the student portal, registration and course enrollment, Student ID cards (WeID card), Information Technology Services, Library, Student Health Services, etc.
• Graduate Division
  Student forms, fellowships, financial aid, completion of degree info (incl. dissertation and manuscript guidelines)
• NIGMS/IMSD Program
• UCSF Student Disability Services
  UCSF is committed to ensuring access to graduate education for all students. 
• Campus Life Services
  Links to Transportation Services (including UCSF Shuttle), Housing Office, Arts & Events, Fitness and Recreation
• International Students and Scholars Office
  Advises scholars and students in visa matters as they pertain to their programs of study, research or work at UCSF.
• Office of Student Life
  Promotes ways to get connected, collaborates with student groups and departments, and offers support and guidance.
• The Office of Career and Professional Development
  OCPD provides workshops, courses, 1:1 counseling, and online resources to help students navigate their careers through graduate school and beyond.
• Science and Health Education Partnership (SEP)
  Brings UCSF volunteers into K-12 classrooms, provides pedagogically rich content learning experiences to teachers, builds capacity for science teaching at elementary schools, and runs a high school internship program.
• Graduate Student Internships for Career Exploration at UCSF
  Helps graduate students do internships outside of academic research.
• Student Health and Counseling Services
  Provides patient-oriented, high-quality care, addressing the physical and emotional needs of the student population.
• UCSF Police