Student Affairs

The Division of Student Affairs is a full institutional partner dedicated to creating solutions for a healthier community by fostering student success. The division supports co-curricular and extracurricular programming, activities, and services to facilitate students’ academic training, professional growth, and personal development. Additionally, the division supports students’ needs, creating an atmosphere that stimulates learning, and integrates extracurricular experiences into the formal educational programs.

Through its administrative office and the offices of the Center for Academic Performance (CAP), Financial Aid, Registrar, Testing and Evaluation Services, Student Development, Health Promotion, International Student & Scholar Services, and Career Services, the following goals are defined in support of the Health Science Center’s educational mission:

• Creating a values based culture
• Fostering student success
• Promoting exceptional customer service
• Engaging the community
• Developing resources through grants and scholarships

Personal, academic, and career counseling are available to students in the Office of Student Affairs. Professional counseling for students and their families are available through the Student Assistance Program (SAP).

In emergency situations, such as a death in the family, special assistance can be provided for notification of professors, medical withdrawal, etc. The office provides policy interpretation and rights adjustment upon request, handles disciplinary and social adjustment issues, and provides self-development opportunities and enrichment activities.

Office of Student Affairs

The Office of Student Affairs provides the leadership and oversight for all the staff and offices within the Division of Student Affairs. Additionally, the staff encourage student participation in and contribution to all UNT Health Science Center programs. The senior student affairs officer establishes and coordinates the system of student conduct and discipline, interprets institutional regulations on academic and non-academic matters as related to students, and acts as a student advocate when appropriate. The Office of Student Affairs is dedicated to creating solutions for a healthier community by fostering student success.

For more information on the Office of Student Affairs, or any office within the Division of Student Affairs, please visit the website at www.hsc.unt.edu/departments/studentaffairs or contact the Office of Student Affairs at 817-735-2505.

Department of Enrollment Services

The Department of Enrollment Services is comprised of the Office of the Registrar, the Office of Financial Aid and the Office of Testing and Evaluation Services. Enrollment Services oversees all enrollment processes for the University, provides student academic and financial services to our current and former students and provides academic support services to faculty.

Office of Financial Aid

The Office of Financial Aid offers scholarship, grant, and loan programs to assist students in meeting the costs of financing their education. Although financial aid is available for eligible students, it should be considered supplemental to a student’s own financial resources. The Office of Financial Aid is dedicated to quality customer service and the prompt delivery of aid program funds. Counselors are available to assist students in the application process to ensure that students receive the information needed to make the best decisions regarding their financial aid options. While financial aid is subject to strict federal and state regulations, the staff strives to help students navigate this complex plan in a professional and courteous manner.

For more information about these services, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at 817-735-2505, or visit the website at www.hsc.unt.edu/departments/financialaid.

Office of the Registrar

The Office of the Registrar manages and maintains the students’ academic records, insures the integrity, security and confidentiality of academic records, and oversees the development and maintenance of student academic records. These services include transcript generation, grade processing, degree certification, the enrollment and registration process of all students, verification of enrollment, and academic standing and completion of degree. The Office of the Registrar coordinates reports for internal and external compliance, oversees functions related to Veteran’s Affairs, assists in commencement planning, prepares data for state audit reports; coordinates compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA); and provides data to support the institution’s tactical initiatives.

The Office of the Registrar can be reached at 817-735-2201. All Registrar-related forms can be obtained by visiting www.hsc.unt.edu/departments/Registrar and clicking on “forms.”

Office of Testing and Evaluation Services

The Office of Testing and Evaluation Services scores, analyzes, and reports results of classroom testing. This office maintains the secure computer-based testing system. Testing and Evaluation Services also administers and proctors classroom examinations. This office also maintains the course and faculty evaluation system for most UNTHSC programs, which includes collecting student evaluative input and reporting results to stakeholders. Additionally, this office supports various data collection and assessment activities through the design of optical mark scanning forms and online surveys, and the analysis and reporting of results.

Department of Student Services

The Department of Student Services is comprised of the Center for Academic Performance, Office of Health Promotion, and Office of Student Development, Career Center, International Student & Scholar Services, and Disability Accommodations. Student Services provides co-curricular services, programs, and activities to facilitate students’ academic training, personal growth, and professional development.

Center for Academic Performance (CAP)

The Center for Academic Performance (CAP) is committed to helping all UNTHSC students meet their personal and academic goals by providing comprehensive academic support programs. CAP services and programs are designed to enhance all levels of academic performance through academic consultations, learning assessments, and self-management. They offer academic counseling, learning and study strategy assessments, writing support, peer tutoring, and a variety of workshops to all UNTHSC students. CAP staff also work with faculty to provide and support students in periods of academic difficulty through assistance with planning alternate programs and reassessment of student priorities. All academic support services offered through CAP are available to on-line students.

Learning Strategies - People learn in a variety of ways. Each student needs to find the most effective learning strategy for their personal needs. A wide range of factors goes into determining what works best for a student. Some students learn best in a quiet, solitary environment, some need verbal interaction in a group, others need to be physically active or have an environment rich in sound and other stimuli. The CAP staff can help you find and implement your best strategy through assessment, counseling, and academic support workshops.

Peer Tutoring Programs - Tutoring programs provide the opportunity to share strategies for organizing and learning the large volume of material required to succeed in graduate and professional schools. The following tutoring options are provided: limited individual tutoring, small group tutoring, large group tutorials, drop-in and on-line sessions.

For more information, to make an appointment for study skills counseling, or to request tutoring assistance, contact the Center for Academic Performance at: 817-735-2531, CAP@unthsc.edu, or visit the website at www.hsc.unt.edu/CAP/.

Counseling Services - The Center for Academic Performance counseling services are designed to promote personal growth through academic achievement and the safeguarding of overall wellness. Counselors assist in defining goals, gaining insight, teaching new skills, and supporting choices that are consistent with an individual’s feelings, values, and responsibilities. Counseling services are confidentially provided in accordance with Texas State Law, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and the Texas Department of Health - Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors. Our counselors are active Licensed Professional Counselors and/or Licensed Professional Counselor Interns. CAP counseling is available to students on a limited basis. UNTHSC also offers off-campus counseling through the Student Assistance Program (SAP). See “Student Assistance Program.” The Center for Academic Performance has a counselor available Monday through Friday 8 am - 5 pm by appointment. Students in need of counseling services can call 817-735-5159 or email counselor@unthsc.edu.

Americans with Disabilities Act - Since 1972, the UNTHSC has welcomed students with disabilities, providing the Center for Academic Performance (CAP) as a central referral agency when accommodations are necessary because of specific limitations. The UNTHSC is committed to providing equal educational access for qualified students with disabilities in accordance with state and federal laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended in 2008, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. To provide equality of access for students with disabilities, accommodations and auxiliary aids and services will be provided to the extent necessary to comply with state and federal law.

Services provided by the CAP include:

1. Holds student disability documentation which admitted students provide as part of a request for academic accommodation;
2. Provides accommodation information to other Health Science Center offices to coordinate academic accommodations (interpreter, CART, scribe, taped information, typist, etc.);
3. Assists students with scheduling and class access concerns;
4. Provides appropriate registration assistance;
5. Provides reader/scribe and adaptive equipment access for academic test situations;
6. Provides liaison between students and agencies or department interpreters, note takers, tutors and other auxiliary aids;
7. Coordinates adaptive equipment access for in-class use;
8. Acts as consultant in on-campus situations which constitute an accommodation challenge;
9. Works with individual students and professors or academic advisors regarding accommodation needs; and
10. Acts as a consultant for accessibility of on-line content.

For information regarding applying for services please contact the CAP at cap@unthsc.edu. For information on the Americans with Disabilities policy, visit the policy website at www.hsc.unt.edu/policies/policieslist.cfm.

Office of Student Development

The Office of Student Development supports the mission of the Division of Student Affairs and the Health Science Center. Its role is to address issues that are relative to all UNTHSC students, from pre-enrollment through graduation. This office creates opportunities that engage and support the development of the whole student. 

There are six student-elected government councils representing each educational program at the Health Science Center. They are the Medical Student Government Association (MSGA); Graduate Student Association (GSA); Public Health Student Association (PHSA); Physician Assistant Student Association (PASA); Physical Therapy Student Association (PTSA) and the Pharmacy Student Government Association (PSGA).

The Office of Student Development oversees three lounge areas. Two are located on the first floor of the Carl E. Everett Education and Administration Building (CEEEAD). The student lounge in CEEEAD 116 has organizational storage, a networked printer, a copy machine, a telephone for on-campus and local calls, a fax machine, couches and chairs. It is a great place for students to relax, hang out, study, eat, and meet with faculty or friends. The lounge in CEEEAD 110 has vending machines (coin operated), an ice machine, a sink, microwave ovens, restrooms, recreational equipment (pool table, ping-pong tables) and tables and chairs for relaxing. A third lounge is located on the second floor of the Center for Bio-Health.

Student Organizations - There are many student organizations on the Health Science Center campus that represent a variety of interests within the health professions community. In cooperation with the Office of Student Development, these organizations sponsor programs and activities that promote the intellectual, professional, social, physical, and emotional development of all students. Students are provided with leadership opportunities at the local, regional, and national levels through participation in these groups. The Office of Student Development coordinates the student organization registration process and events calendar. 

The Health Science Center recognizes the right of any group of students, faculty, or staff to form a voluntary organization for purposes not forbidden by the laws of the United States and the state of Texas. All campus organizations that include enrolled students as members must be registered with the Office of Student Development and the Division of Student Affairs. Policies regulating the functioning, sponsorship, and privileges of registered or recognized organizations are available in the Office of Student Development. For more information, please contact the Office of Student Development at 817-735-5006 or studentdevelopment@unthsc.edu.

Scheduling Events - Student organizations are required to schedule events, seminars, programs, and lectures through the Office of Student Development. Please contact 817-735-5006 or studentdevelopment@unthsc.edu for more information.

Office of International Student & Scholar Services

The Office of International Student & Scholar Services conducts orientation programs for new international students and scholars and offers assistance with administrative concerns, immigration advisement, and personal counseling. It provides referral to other campus agencies, if required, and gives international students the opportunity to participate in programs designed to introduce students to various aspects of U.S. culture and history.

For more information about these services, please contact the Office of International Student Services at 817-735-2780 or international@unthsc.edu.

Career Center

The Career Center offers comprehensive advising and resources to assist students and alumni in achieving their career goals. These career development services include:

• Resume/CV/Cover Letter Critique
• Personal Statement Writing
• Interviewing and Etiquette Skills (including Mock Interviewing)
• Job Fairs and Networking Events
• Job Search Presentations and Workshops
• Individual and Group Career Exploration

For those seeking part-time or full-time employment or internships, the Career Center hosts Career Solutions, the primary campus online job board and career event clearinghouse. Along with the ability for department-approved employers to post jobs directly to the site, these hiring organizations can also seek out active UNTHSC students and alumni based on keyword search, as well as review applicant-provided job search documents such as resumes and cover letters. Students can also find part-time campus employment opportunities posted here.

The Career Center also serves as campus administrator and document repository for the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and the MSPE (Dean’s Letter) as these pertain to the medical residency application process.

For more information, please contact the Career Center at 817-735-5020 or careercenter@unthsc.edu, or find us online at http://web.unthsc.edu/departments/studentaffairs/careerservices.

Office of Health Promotion

The Office of Health Promotion is dedicated to promoting health and wellness on the UNTHSC campus through various programming and campus activities. The Office of Health Promotion is located in the Founders’ Activity Center on the north end of campus at the intersection of Clifton and 7th Streets. For more information and a current schedule of activities, please visit www.hsc.unt.edu/sites/HealthPromotion/ or contact a Health Promotion Associate at 817-735-2791. See the listing below for descriptions of activities provided by the Office of Health Promotion.

Founders’ Activity Center (FAC) - The Founders’ Activity Center (FAC) is the center for physical fitness on the UNTHSC campus. The FAC is open 7 days per week to students, faculty, staff, and community members. The Founders’ Activity Center includes multiple weight rooms, a room complete with new cardiovascular equipment, an outdoor basketball court, full-service locker rooms, and FREE group exercise classes for all members. Equipment Orientations are available upon request to all members. Personal Training is available at competitive rates for UNTHSC faculty, staff, and students.  For more information call 817-735-2209.

Intramural Sports - The Office of Health Promotion offers various intramural sport activities for UNTHSC students. Tournaments that are offered include Table Tennis, 3-on-3 Basketball, Flag-Football, and many more!

Health Promotion Seminars and Activities - The Office of Health Promotion provides Stress Management Seminars, Nutrition Counseling, and a variety of health awareness activities.

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