University of Michigan graduate students have access to many campus resources that support academic success, career development, health, well-being, accessibility, and community engagement.
Current Biophysics graduate students can find additional resources in the Biophysics Portal.
If you need help finding a resource, contact the Biophysics Student Services Office.
Career and Professional Development
The following resources can help graduate students explore careers, prepare for job searches, build professional skills, and connect with career opportunities.
- Rackham Professional Development: Workshops, networking events, and professional development programs for graduate students.
- University Career Center: Career development resources, advising, job search tools, and career preparation support.
- Biophysical Society Job Board: Job postings in biophysics and related fields.
- Biophysical Society Career Resources: Career guidance and information about professional pathways in biophysics.
- Individual Development Plan, or IDP: A planning tool that helps students identify career goals, set priorities, and track professional development.
Academic and Graduate Program Resources
These resources support academic planning, graduate program requirements, policies, advising, and degree progress.
Rackham Graduate School: Information about graduate education at the University of Michigan.
Rackham Navigating Your Degree: Guidance for graduate students as they move through academic milestones and degree requirements.
Rackham Graduate School Policies: Policies, procedures, and forms for graduate students.
Rackham Funding Opportunities: Information about funding options for graduate students.
Rackham Mentoring and Advising Guidance: Best practices and guidance for graduate mentoring and advising.
Biophysics Graduate Student Handbook: Biophysics graduate program policies, procedures, and requirements.
Biophysics Events and Seminars Calendar: Schedule of Biophysics events, seminars, and related programming.
Academic Calendar: Important University dates and academic deadlines.
Backpack and Registration FAQ: Answers to common questions about course registration.
Campus Tools and Technology
These tools support course management, registration, printing, and technology needs.
Canvas: U-M’s learning management system for course materials, communication, assignments, and grades.
Wolverine Access: Gateway for class registration, student records, financial information, and many U-M tools.
MPrint: U-M’s printing service for networked campus printers.
Poster Printing: Printing services for academic posters.
LSA Technology Services: Technology support for the U-M community.
Accessibility, Health, and Well-Being
These resources support student health, accessibility, accommodations, and personal well-being.
Testing Accommodation Center, or TAC: Exam accommodations for eligible students.
Services for Students with Disabilities, or SSD: Academic accommodations and support for students with disabilities.
Counseling and Psychological Services, or CAPS: Mental health counseling, crisis support, workshops, and well-being resources.
Office of Financial Aid: Information about grants, scholarships, loans, work-study funds, and other financial aid options.
Rackham Help and Support Resources: Support for academic, personal, and professional challenges during graduate school.
International Center: Services and support for international students, scholars, and employees.
Writing, Communication, and Research Support
These resources support writing, science communication, research communication, and access to learning materials.
Sweetland Center for Writing: Writing support for students.
MiSciWriters: Training and experience in science writing and editing for U-M graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.
Biophysics Lending Library: Books and related scientific materials available for Biophysics students to borrow.
Climate, Community, and Reporting
These resources support an inclusive and respectful academic environment.
Biophysics Climate Reporting Form: A form for reporting concerns, experiences, or suggestions related to the Biophysics department climate.
Professional Societies and Student Organizations
The following professional societies and student organizations may be helpful for Biophysics graduate students.
Contact the Biophysics Student Services Office if you have questions about professional societies or student organizations.
- American Physical Society Division of Biological Physics
- American Physical Society, or APS
- Biophysical Society
- Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, or FASEB
- Researchers Expanding Lay Audience Teaching and Engagement, or RELATE
- Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science, or SACNAS
- U-M Community of Physicists for Inclusion and Equity, or CoPhIE
- U-M National Society of Black Physicists, or NSBP
