The Office of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies will be closed from December 16 to 20. In-person services will be available only by appointment. We will continue to be available online. To book an appointment please refer to our Contact Us directory.
Document submissions: please use the drop-box located outside our office.
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) .