CMB Policies

Policies for both faculty and students of the CMB Ph.D. Program.

CMB Program Handbooks

For the most comprehensive list of CMB policies, please click these links to view the CMB handbooks. These policies are current, as of the "updated" date provided at the top of the document.

CMB Student Handbook (last update Nov 2024)

CMB Faculty Handbook (last update April 2024)

CMB Course Policies

CMB 850 Course Policies (last update Winter 2025) - also see Retreat/Symposium Attendance Policy (last update Fall 2024)

CMB 630 "Short Course" Policies (last update Winter 2025)

Expectations for Faculty, Students, and Lab Mentors

CMB Student Expectations (last update April 2024)

 CMB Faculty Expectations (last update April 2024)

 CMB Faculty Lab Mentorship Expectations (last update April 2024)

 How to Apply for CMB Affiliation as a Faculty Member (last update April 2024)

Rackham Policies

Navigating Your Degree (link is external)
Rackham Academic Policies (link is external)
Candidacy Deadlines (link is external)
Rules for Dissertation Committee Formation (link is external)
Dissertation and Defense Timeline (link is external)
PhD Degree Deadlines (link is external)
Rackham Leaves of Absence (4 Types) (link is external)
Rackham Academic Standing and Probation Policy (link is external)