Graduate Student Forms and Resources

Download the complete Microbiology Graduate Student Handbook. 

You may need to be logged in to the Microbiology Intranet to access these forms.

Microbiology Documents and Forms

The following forms provide information and official documentation for rotations, exams, committee meetings, and lectures for the various activities required for the PhD degree in Microbiology. 

  • Rotation Guide - General lab expectations, norms, and values, discuss specifics with your PI at the start of each rotation
  • Topic Exam Report - To be signed by Topic Exam Committee, must be sent to microgpa@uw.edu once complete
  • General Examination Committee Signature Form - Send an email request to microgpa@uw.edu to print / create DocuSign before your exam
  • Individual Development Plan (IDP) - The Department of Microbiology requires that all students complete an IDP, in consultation with their thesis advisor, and discuss the IDP annually with their Ph.D. Supervisory Committee. You must send your completed IDP to microgpa@uw.edu. This is an annual requirement.

Health Sciences Library

The Health Sciences Library, located in the Health Sciences Building, room T334, provides abundant resources to advance scholarship, research, and education. It is a flagship branch of the UW Libraries and the premier health sciences library in the Pacific Northwest. The Health Sciences Library supports the School of Medicine as well as Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, Social Work, and faculty across Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho. The website provides access to 357 databases, 21000 eJournals, 386000 titles, and 782000 print volumes. Students, staff, and faculty have access to Interlibrary Loan which will scan and deliver articles directly to you at no charge.

Odegaard Writing and Research Center

The Odegaard Writing and Research Center (OWRC) is an interdisciplinary center that offers free writing and research support for UW students, faculty, and staff.  Graduate writers can find a range of resources at the OWRC including one-on-one consultations, guides, podcasts, reading lists, workshops, and events. The OWRC is located in Odegaard Undergraduate Library on main campus.

ResearchWorks Digital Depository

The ResearchWorks digital depository is part of the University of Washington Libraries and is where recent dissertations are published by the university. Among the scholarly works stored in the repository are Dissertations and Theses for all subjects, schools, and departments. Recent publications by PhD students may be found in the Microbiology section. This is a great resources for planning and writing dissertations. Physical copies of many Microbiology dissertations may also be found in the Health Sciences Building, room HSK 343A.

Have questions?

Our GPA, Sadie Reitz, can be reached at microgpa@uw.edu, (206)543-3812. Or schedule a meeting with her: Book time: Microbiology Graduate Program Advisor