All U-RISE Scholars are expected to take the required courses listed according to the timeline provided. The U-RISE Scholars will also apply for and participate in extramural summer research experience (SRE) program after their first year. During the second year, the U-RISE Scholars will apply to graduate school (PhD or MD-PhD) programs.
1-Summer
Summer Workshop (Session A, May/June to July)
Independent research in the mentor's laboratory
2-Fall
BIOL 480U (1 unit)
ENGL 363 (3 units)
Independent research, 499L or equivalent (1 unit)
Major courses
GE or minor courses
Plan and prepare for summer research experience (SRE) program applications
3-Spring
BIOL 480U (1 unit)
Independent research, 499L or equivalent (1 unit)
Major courses
GE or minor courses
Apply to SRE programs
Prepare for SACNAS conference abstract
Apply for SACNAS travel scholarship
Do GRE Prep (if possible)
4-Summer
Do SRE program (June to August; do GRE Prep if offered by SRE program)
Plan and prepare for graduate school program applications
Submit a SACNAS conference abstract (if not done in spring)
Take GRE (if needed)
5-Fall
BIOL 480U (1 unit)
BIOL 498 (1 unit) asynchronous
Independent research, 499L or equivalent (1 unit)
Major courses
GE or minor courses
Attend SACNAS or ABRCMS conference (meet grad sch program recruiters)
