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• New graduate students may consult with the Graduate Deputy Chair, Dr. Dwight Kincaid, on all issues. Students having advisors at the NYBG should also consult with the Director of Graduate Studies, who is presently Dr. Larry Kelly. Students having Lehman thesis advisors can also consult with the NYBG Graduate Director to obtain access to NYBG facilities. See faculty listing for faculty contact information. 
• The first year courses should be chosen to prepare you for the First Level Exam which is given in June after the first year. If you have sufficient coursework and background, you may take this exam before the start of your first year. Read the student handbook for required forms and see the Graduate Deputy Chair for signature.
• If you wish to compete for adjunct teaching, contact the Lehman Department of Biological Sciences Chair, and attend the group meeting before the beginning of each semester which is when the actual teaching assignments are made. The Department and Chair's office are located on the second floor of Davis Hall (room 217).
• If not already done, start talking to potential faculty advisors; it's never too early to begin thinking about your thesis topic and related coursework.
• See the Plant Sciences Program Chair, Dr. Elli Wurtzel, for advice on applying for external predoctoral fellowships, research, or field support.
• See Student FAQs to learn about getting ID cards for library access, to register for consortium courses, etc.
• Subscribe to the student listserve to get up-to-date program information.
• Arrange for a tour of the Lehman Department of Biological Sciences to learn about the available research facilities. Contact any Lehman Faculty member or the Plant Sciences Chair to make arrangements.
• There is a Plant Sciences Advisory Committee consisting of faculty and students. Contact members to get additional program information. Student members may be particularly helpful in providing suggestions as you begin to get settled in the program.
• Visit "useful links" to get information about travel and living in New York City (such as housing, places to eat, and fun things to do when you need a break!). 

last edited 04/06/2006