2009 Admissions Schedule

Lauren Mullineaux, Ann Tarrant and I have begun reading the applications of prospective Joint Program Biology students.  The number of applications to the Joint Program overall is at a record high this year, and my preliminary assessment is that we have another strong field of applicants in biology.  

Here is the admissions schedule (please mark your calendars accordingly):

• Jan 14 - Applications available for review
• Feb 3 - WHOI Biology Admissions Committee Meeting (to create our short-ish list)
• Feb 5 (9 am)- Biology Department Admissions Meeting
• Feb 5 - Short list due to Academic Programs office
• Feb 12 - WHOI Admissions Advisory Committee "Pizza" Meeting
• Feb 20 - JCBO Admissions Meeting 
• Feb 23 - Joint Program Committee Meeting (final admission decisions made)
• Feb 23 - Begin notifying accepted candidates
• Mar 9-10 - Open House