TTUHSC Student Affairs
https://www.ttuhsc.edu/student-affairs/
TTUHSC Student Affairs engages a holistic approach to student success by building a diverse and inclusive community, supporting emotional, intellectual and personal growth, facilitating professional development and providing guidance toward a professional health career.
The division is made up of six departments that support students inside and outside of the classroom. These areas include the the Registrar, Student Disability Services, Student Financial Aid, Student Life, Veterans Resource Center, and Writing Center.
Student Disability Services
https://www.ttuhsc.edu/disability/
Student Disability Services (SDS) provides services for students with disabilities and encourages accessibility within the learning experience by educating the campus community on related issues.
- Any student seeking accommodations on the basis of disability must apply for services as a qualified student with Student Disability Services and provide supporting documentation that substantiates a disability.
- Temporary accommodations are extended to students with temporary disabilities only for the duration of their functional limitations associated with their disability.
- Students may also request accommodations for any Licensing or Board Examination. This process is in addition to, and separate from, any request for accommodation through SDS at TTUHSC. SDS can provide support to students in the request process.
TTUHSC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), of 1990, and as amended in 2008, Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and state and local requirements regarding students with disabilities. Under these laws, no otherwise qualified individual with a disability shall be denied access to or participation in services, programs, and activities of TTUHSC solely on the basis of the disability.
Reference TTUHSC OP 77.14: Establishing Reasonable Accommodations for Students with Disabilities and TTUHSC OP 51.04: Access for Individuals with Disabilities.
Students with grievances related to discrimination on the basis of a disability should review Anti-discrimination and Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures (Including Title IX) . The grievance process would include the Director of Student Disability Services.
Registrar
https://www.ttuhsc.edu/registrar/
The Office of the Registrar is responsible for providing services to students and alumni including enrollment verifications, degree verifications, name changes, and residency reclassifications. These services, and more, can be accessed through the HSC WebRaider Portal at www.webraider.ttuhsc.edu. Students can also view their unofficial transcript and request an official HSC transcript through the WebRaider Portal.
Student Financial Aid
https://www.ttuhsc.edu/financial-aid/
Student Financial Aid’s goal is to make obtaining a college degree within reach by supporting students with financial aid and scholarships programs. TTUHSC relies on a variety of financial aid sources to increase the university’s affordability. This may include scholarships, grants, student loans, and waivers. As a student, please know that you and your family have dedicated financial aid advisors who can assist you with this process to provide financial assistance to students who, without such assistance, would not be able to pursue advanced education. Federal, state, and local programs are available to students who appropriately demonstrate financial need.
General financial aid information including steps for applying for financial aid, types of financial aid, student eligibility requirements, and disbursement dates and can be found on the Student Financial Aid website.
Student financial aid awards may be viewed and accepted through the student’s WebRaider Portal under “Manage My Finances - Student Financial Aid”.
Office of Student Life
https://www.ttuhsc.edu/student-life/
Student Life is here to help students make the most of their TTUHSC experience, bringing together the people, places, and programs that support their growth, wellness, and success both within and outside of the classroom. Through student programming and more than 100 student organizations,
TTUHSC offers activities year-round to fulfill professional and personal interests. Students needing information about TTUHSC’s student organizations, the institutional Student Government Association, the annual Ring Ceremony, and graduation announcements can visit the Student Life website.
International Student Services
https://www.ttuhsc.edu/international/
International students are an important and integral part of the TTUHSC. TTUHSC helps international students with information about immigration issues, provides support for academic and cultural adjustment, and offers opportunities for involvement in the University community.
Student Government Association
www.ttuhsc.edu/student-government
TTUHSC Student Government Association advocates for and represents student needs and interests. Collaborating with students, faculty, student organizations, administration and the community, we strive to promote a campus climate that is inclusive, supportive, and student centered.
The Student Government Association is the official organization representing students. Students may identify with off-campus programs and activities as individuals, but not as representatives of the student body.
Veteran & Military Services
https://www.ttuhsc.edu/veterans-resource-center/
Veteran & Military Advising staff are here to assist veterans, service members, and their families with their Federal benefits and Hazlewood Exemption. The VRC also has opportunities such as Green Zone Training, SALUTE Veterans Honor Society, Veteran-to-Veteran Mentorship Program, VetConnect, and more.
If you have any questions regarding benefits or available services, please contact them at (806) 743-7549 or Veteran&MilitaryServices@ttuhsc.edu.
Writing Center
https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/WritingCenter/
The Writing Center mission engages successfully and consistently with writers (students, faculty, staff, researchers, residents, etc.) on all TTUHSC campuses with respect to conversations about their writing at any stage of the writing process, with the key aim of helping these writers become more engaged, confident, and self-reflective.
Athletics
As a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the Big 12 Conference, Texas Tech provides intercollegiate programs for men and women. As part of the Texas Tech University (TTU) System, TTUHSC students participate in football, volleyball, basketball, baseball/softball, soccer, track and field, golf and tennis with other members of the conference.
TTU Athletic Tickets
The student athletic fee provides funds for athletic operations and allows TTUHSC students to access student seating for all home sporting events on a first-come basis. Pursuant to an agreement between the Student Government Association and the Athletic Department, this fee is only charged during the fall and spring terms and only to students enrolled in at least four semester credit hours in courses at the Lubbock campus.
Bookstore
TTUHSC’s online bookstore is a partnership with eCampus and can be accessed at https://ttuhsc.ecampus.com/
Campus Parking
Any student wishing to park on any of the campuses will be required to obtain a permit and pay the parking permit fee. The TTUHSC Parking System allows the purchase of parking permits, payment of citations, management of vehicles, and other functionality related to parking on campus. Visit https://www.fiscal.ttuhsc.edu/parking/ for more information.
Campus Safety
Clery Annual Security Report
Every year in October, TTUHSC releases the Annual Security Report in compliance with the federal law identified as the “Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.”
The report contains statistics about certain specified crimes and related incidents that have been reported to the Texas Tech Police Department and other campus security authorities for the previous three calendar years. The report also contains policy statements pertaining to campus security, crime or emergency reporting options, emergency response information, crime prevention for TTUHSC campuses.
To view the annual security report online, visit https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx
To request a paper copy of this report, contact the Texas Tech Police Department by email at police@ttu.edu or by phone at 806-742-3931 during normal business hours, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act
Registration of Convicted Sex Offenders
Chapter 62, Code of Criminal Procedure now requires that all sex offenders register with local law enforcement authorities. Those who intend to be students or attend classes on or at any campus of the Texas Tech University System are required to register with the campus police department in accordance with article 62.153 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure within seven (7) calendar days of beginning school. In addition, all such sex offenders who intend to volunteer, work, or carry on a vocation (including fulltime or parttime employees and employees of outside contractors) on any campus of the Texas Tech University System for a consecutive period exceeding fourteen (14) calendar days or an aggregative period exceeding thirty (30) calendar days in a calendar year are required to register with the campus police department within seven (7) calendar days of beginning work on any campus of the Texas Tech University System. In addition, all such sex offenders are required to notify campus police within seven (7) calendar days of terminating attendance or work on any campus of the Tech University System. All such sex offenders who are currently students, employees, volunteers, or contractor employees must register with campus police.
Failure to register, as required, may subject such individuals to criminal penalties. Questions about this new requirement should be addressed to the TTU Police Department, 413 Flint Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79415, (806) 742-3931.
The Texas Tech Police Department is located at 413 Flint Avenue and is operated 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The department provides police services and security for the entire Texas Tech community, an area much larger and more populated than many towns in Texas. The department phone number is (806) 742.3931 or, in an emergency call 911.
The Texas Tech Police Department employs over 140 dedicated individuals interested in making a positive impact by providing a safe and secure educational environment. The officers are licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and are fully commissioned.
The Texas Tech Police Department employs Crime Prevention Specialists available to offer presentations on a number of topics, including personal safety, burglary/theft prevention, sexual assault awareness, and drug and alcohol awareness programs. In addition, these officers will discuss crime prevention with any student, faculty, or staff member.
The department posts information and crime statistics online at www.depts.ttu.edu/ttpd/.
Counseling Services
Programs for Assistance for Students (PAS) provides each student with up to eight (8) free, confidential counseling sessions per year (September - August). Students on the Lubbock campus and students in online programs at TTUHSC receive services through the Counseling Center, which is located in the east wing of the main TTUHSC building (1A300).
For students on TTUHSC’s other campuses, view contact information for the PAS provider(s) in your location here: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/medicine/psychiatry/counseling/campus-locations.aspx.
To schedule please call (806) 743-1327 or 1(800) 327-0328.
- Telehealth counseling is available through The Counseling Center at TTUHSC. To be eligible for televisits, you must be an active TTUHSC student located in Texas. To schedule telehealth counseling call (806) 743-1327 or 1(800) 327-0328.
- All students have access to TAO Connect (Therapy Assistance Online). https://www.ttuhsc.edu/medicine/psychiatry/counseling/tao.aspx
- A 24-hour crisis/help line is available to all students and members of their household through the Program of Assistance for Students at 1(800) 327-0328.
Graduation
A student must be enrolled at TTUHSC in the term in which they plan to graduate and possess the minimum GPA requirement as determined by the program. A student planning to graduate must complete the required application for graduation.
International Programs for Students
TTUHSC offers students the opportunity to participate in immersive international learning experiences designed to enhance their global competence and expand their understanding of healthcare in diverse contexts. TTUHSC International Programs for Students aim to cultivate a comprehensive and inclusive approach to healthcare education, equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate health challenges.
International programs that incorporate participants from multiple health professions provide an interprofessional perspective, fostering adaptability and Cultural Intelligence - critical skills for serving diverse patient populations in West Texas and beyond. Participation in an interprofessional international program may fulfill the institutional requirement for a registered Interprofessional Education (IPE) activity. Additionally, students who meet all earning criteria qualify for a microcredential in Ethical Global Engagement, recognizing their commitment to responsible and ethical global health practice.
- To be eligible for participation, students must meet the established criteria and obtain approval from their respective schools.
- Enrollment requires completing a standardized application through the TTUHSC Office of Global Health. In accordance with OP 10.29, International Programs for Students, international programs are integrated into degree programs, with academic credit determined by the respective schools in alignment with OP 60.05.
- An administrative fee may be assessed, and students may apply for the International Education Fee Award to help offset costs.
Libraries
TTUHSC Libraries of the Health Sciences
The TTUHSC Libraries of the Health Sciences provide facilities and learning/information resources with physical sites in Lubbock, Amarillo, and Odessa. The TTUHSC Library system collections presently contains roughly 27,000 bound volumes and over 107,854 electronic books. The number of bound volumes will continually decrease however, as the Library makes room for more student study space. The system has 178 print journal subscriptions and approximately 43,929 electronic journals available at all TTUHSC sites. The libraries feature quiet and group study carrels and rooms, wi-fi display in most group study rooms, printers (paper), anatomy models, 3D printers, poster printers on all 3 campuses, virtual reality equipment (Lubbock), computer labs, scanners, interlibrary loan, and reference/research/scoping review services. All libraries have wireless Internet access. PaperCut (paper-based) accounts are automatically created with an initial free $100.00 balance to all TTUHSC students. The online Ask A Librarian service (http://ttuhsc.libanswers.com/ask) allows students to email, text, or chat with a reference librarian for article and searching assistance. Step-by-step online guides to library services and resources are available at http://ttuhsc.libguides.com/new.
The TTUHSC Libraries provide on and off-campus electronic access to more than 1,295 databases. The databases related to the School of Nursing include, but are not limited to: UpToDate, MEDLINE, PubMed, CINAHL Complete with FullText, Nursing Reference Center Plus, Primal Pictures, Access Medicine, SportDiscus, EXAM MASTER online (NCLEXRN), Scopus, Cochrane Databases, ClinicalKey, as well as general and academic TexShare databases. Bibliographic tools such as RefWorks and Endnote, full-text electronic journals, and a full array of electronic books are also accessible through the Libraries’ homepage: http://www.ttuhsc.edu/libraries/.
- Preston Smith Library of the Health Sciences in Lubbock features 23 group study rooms, 1 tranquility room, and 18 computers and fourteen 3D printers in the Methodology Lab. An additional 7 public computers are located on the second along with seating for 102 individuals.
- Harrington Library of the Health Sciences in Amarillo has 10 public use computers, seating for 95 individuals, 4 individual study rooms and one conference room.
- Library of the Health Sciences in Odessa, has seating for 105 individuals, 3 study rooms and 1 computer classroom with 18 desktop stations and 1 laptop station. There are two 3D printers also available.
Recreational Centers/Gyms
TTUHSC provides access to fitness facilities at each of our campuses. Location specific information can be viewed at the following link: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/student-affairs/campus-resources.aspx
Simulation Program
The TTUHSC Simulation Program offers interprofessional, multimodality simulation-based learning experiences that mimic realism in healthcare environments. The TTUHSC Simulation Program is composed of the following interprofessional sites: Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas, Lubbock, Mansfield, Midland, and Odessa. In addition, the Simulation Program has contractual locations in Austin and San Antonio. The Simulation Program is accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare in the areas of Teaching/Education and Assessment.
Student Centers
Each of TTTUHSC’s campus locations includes student centers, providing students access to study, social, and recreational space.
Student Housing
TTUHSC does not furnish living quarters for its students. Housing is individual and each student makes his/her own arrangements. Most students live in apartments or houses in the community.
Students located in Lubbock, TX have access to TTU on-campus housing, but it is not mandatory. For more information on TTU housing, contact the TTU Student Housing Office at (806) 742-2661 or visit http://www.depts.ttu.edu/housing/.
Student Legal Services
Texas Tech University provides legal advice, counsel, and limited representation for currently enrolled TTUHSC students. Refer to the TTU Student Legal Services website for additional information.
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