Student Forms and Resources
Student Guidelines to Forms for Documenting Progress (PDF)
This table provides a holistic overview of the various forms that students must submit in order to maintain satisfactory academic progress and graduate on time. Students should reference this document every academic year, complete the action items listed for that year, and contact their Program Administrator or Director of Graduate Studies with questions or concerns.
BCDB Student Timeline (PDF)
This table provides additional details about a typical student timeline in the BCDB program. Students should meet the requirements on time and turn in any related paperwork promptly to the Program Administrator. The BCDB Handbook provides additional, pertinent details for each milestone.
Rotations Contact
Guy Benian, PhD (BCDB Rotations Chair)
Rotation Forms
Faculty Meeting Forms: Rotation 1 (PDF) | Rotation 2 (PDF)
Rotation Selection: Form (DocuSign) | (FORM PREVIEW) | Procedures (PDF)
Rotation Report: Format Guidelines (PDF)
Rotation Report Examples - Excellent (PDF) | Average (PDF) | Unsatisfactory (PDF)
Advisor-Advisee Agreements
GDBBS Advisor-Advisee Agreement Form Instructions
(You must fully read these instructions before you can begin your form submission. Click here to view an unsigned agreement.)
BCDB Addendum to GDBBS Advisor-Advisee Agreement Form (PDF)
BCDB Faculty Mentor Selection Co-Mentoring Plan (PDF)
GDBBS Academic Plan and Exploratory Rotation Agreement for Changing Advisors (DocuSign) | (PREVIEW)
GDBBS Exploratory Rotations Extension Request (DocuSign) | (PREVIEW)
Additional Resources
LGS Student Mentoring Guide (PDF)
Forming a Committee
LGS Dissertation Committee Approval Instructions
(Important Note: For the LGS Dissertation Committee Approval Form in the Laney Connect Hub, you should assign your advisor as your committee chair and, if applicable, your co-advisor as your committee co-chair.)
Instructions and Memo Template for Adding a Non-Emory Faculty Member or GDBBS Adjunct Faculty to Your Dissertation Committee
Adjunct Faculty Memo Template – Outside Reader (DOCX)
Committee Meetings
BCDB Individual Development Plan (IDP) Slides
BCDB Dissertation Committee Meeting Summary and Progress Report Form (DocuSign) | (PREVIEW)
Financial Support in the Semester of Graduation
The final stipend payment for spring graduates will be in May unless otherwise requested by the advisor or student. Students and advisors should contact the LGS Finance Team at funding.gdbbs@emory.edu with any questions or requests for an earlier end date for the student’s stipend.
Handbook Section 3.1
If a student has defended and is no longer working on any aspect of their research or degree completion requirements, their advisor can request that the student not be paid for the time between the degree defense and graduation. This request should be submitted to the GDBBS Division Director for consideration.
Health Insurance Coverage in the Semester of Graduation
To determine when their health insurance will end, students should contact Student Health Services or Aetna by visiting the Aetna website or calling 1-877-480-4161.
Please note that access to all campus services, including CAPS, will end on the last day of the term.
Students should visit Professional Development Support (PDS) Funds for guidelines on how to apply for PDS funds from the Laney Graduate School. In addition to the Laney Graduate School requirements, the Graduate Division requires that students present their work at the conference in order to be eligible for funds. Students should read all of the information so they understand the policies and procedures.
For more information see:
Laney Graduate School Travel Info
Registering for International Travel
Laney Graduate Student Council (offers some student travel grants)
Wellness and Support Resources
This guide provides an overview of services and resources available to Emory students related to health, wellness, and a variety of individual needs.
Academic Support Resources
This guide is designed to help students, faculty members, and staff identify supportive resources to assist students with their academics.
Accommodations Support Guidance
Emory University Student Hardship Fund
LGS Emergency Loan Application Form
LGS Withdrawal, Leave of Absence, and Parental Accommodation Forms
