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 Oct 2023)

CMB Faculty Handbook (last update Feb 2024)

Expectations for Faculty and Mentors

CMB Faculty Expectations

CMB Faculty Mentorship Expectations (Taking CMB Students)

How to Apply for CMB Affiliation as a Faculty Member

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)