The Office of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies will be closed for Thanksgiving weekend. The doors to the office will be closed until 8:30 am Wednesday, October 16.
We will continue to be available by email and appointment on Tuesday, October 16. To book an appointment for that day please refer to our Contact Us directory.
Animal Care Short Course
Animal Care Short Course
All students who will utilize vertebrate animals in their research and/or will be working as teaching assistants in a course involving vertebrate animals must complete the requirements stipulated in the Animal User Training Program. The program includes online modules and hands-on workshops. The online course is mandatory for all. Additional species-specific workshops may be assigned as requirements depending on field of research and type of animal use. The training must be completed prior to commencement of animal-based work. The online modules are offered at regular intervals throughout the year and registration is accepted online at the Animal Care Services (ACS) .