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GSBS New Student Information

New Students - Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences - UT Health San Antonio

Welcome

It is our pleasure to welcome and assist you with your transition to the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and the city of San Antonio. Below you will find important information regarding your matriculation and enrollment process.

If you have any questions, please contact the Assistant Director of Admissions and Special Programs, Yvonne Valdez at valdezy3@uthscsa.edu.

Student Web Orientation

All students are required to complete the web orientation offered by the UT Health San Antonio Canvas learning management system. The instructions will be sent to your LiveMail email account from the Office of Student Life.

For supervisor notification, add your Academic Program Coordinator, in order for them to receive a notice of completion. Failure to complete both modules of the web orientation will result in a HOLD status and will delay the registration process.

GSBS Calendar (All GSBS Programs excluding IBMS) 

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IBMS Specific Calendar 

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Tuition and Fees

Up to date tuition and fees charges can be found here. If a HOLD remains on a student account that prevents registration and payment of tuition and fees by 4:00 p.m. Friday, August 19, the student will be responsible for paying a $100 late fee.

Registration for Fall 

Each student is responsible for registering themselves for courses, make sure to be in contact with your program regarding your exact plan of study. Each student is responsible for any HOLD status on the account that could delay registration and enrollment. This can be done by accessing the Student Self-Service site.

Immunization Requirements

All incoming UT Health Students must meet and maintain the University's requirements for immunizations. Students that are out of compliance will be issued a HOLD that will inhibit them from registering for classes. As of Fall 2019. the University started using a system called Sentry MD with whom you will communicate directly. Once you have been matriculated into the University you will be contacted by them directly with further instruction on how to submit your records. A complete FAQ section on Sentry MD and the Immunization Requirements can be found here: Student Immunization Tracking.

Student Health Insurance Coverage

All UT Health students are required to have health insurance. Until you have either chosen to purchase the student option from the University or have proven that you have your own coverage either on your own, through a parent or spouse a hold will remain on your account. Once you have completed this form, the HOLD will be instantly released allowing you to complete registration.

The student health insurance option is available for purchase through the Office of Student Life. Corresponding fees for that coverage can be found on their website here. 

For Students who Receive Stipends

Please follow up with your department regarding stipend amounts and start dates. Student employees of UT Health San Antonio and earning a salary, you will be paid on the 1st business day of each month. 

International Students

Please contact the Office of International Services at international@uthscsa.edu regarding your offer and F-1 documentation.

The Graduate Student International Club is a student-led resource support group for international students at UT Health San Antonio. The purpose of this group is to best guide and assist the current and incoming international students by providing resources that allow them to successfully transition to life in the USA with the overall goal of improving and making a productive study atmosphere on campus. One of the major purposes of the Graduate Student International Club is to help international students with the initial transition to the life in the USA by providing services like airport pickups, hosting international students, information resources for housing, utilities and social activities. To learn more, email Graduate Student International Club by contacting Bowen at yangb@uthscsa.edu.

 

Logistics

  • Changes to Contact Information

    If your email or home address changed from the address provided on your application, send your updated contact information to valdezy3@uthscsa.edu to receive the most recent information regarding admissions and registration.

  • Account E-mails

    An email from Information Management Services will be sent to you after you have accepted your offer of admission and have been matriculated into the system regarding your UT Health San Antonio email and domain account. If you cannot locate this email, please check your junk folders or spam filters. If you continue to have problems, please contact valdezy3@uthscsa.edu to request this information again.

    Your Health Science Center domain user ID and password are the same as your Health Science Center e-mail user ID and password. If you are not able to successfully sign in to the University Portal contact the IMS Help Desk at IMS-ServiceDesk@uthscsa.edu or 567-7777.

  • Housing

    A list of the apartments near the UT Health San Antonio, along with web information and comments by our graduate students, is provided. Any views or opinions presented in this document are solely those of the students and do not necessarily represent those of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. A letter of salary support is available upon request.

  • Parking Permits and Student ID Badge

    New students can purchase parking permits through the UT Police Department. For information on parking zones see the campus map.

    The cost for parking will be deducted from your monthly salary check. The cost for a student ID badge is $10. A photo ID (driver's license or passport) is required by UT Police when purchasing your parking and student ID badge.

  • Student Employee Forms

    For those students who are stipend eligible, there is an additional orientation process that must be completed with HR. New Employee Forms will be distributed by your program closer to your hire date.

    If you are currently a UT Health San Antonio employee, these forms are already on file with the Office of Human Resources; however, if you would like to continue coverage with BlueCross BlueShield or discuss other benefit options as you transition to a student employee classification, please make an appointment to speak to your HR benefits counselor.

  • Student Lounge and Lockers

    The Graduate Student Lounge is located on the bottom floor of the library. If you do not have access to the lounge, please email GSBS@uthscsa.edu. Lockers are also available in many locations across main campus. Please fill out this form.

Additional Information

  •  2022 Incoming Student Webinar
  •  University Catalog
  •  Campus Maps
  •  Virtual Tour
  •  Student Groups
  •  Accommodations Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
  •  GSBS Orientation Calendar 
  •  IBMS Specific Orientation Calendar 

Contact Us

Assistant Director, Admissions & Special Programs
Yvonne Valdez

  • 210-567-0957
  • valdezy3@uthscsa.edu

Other Important Contacts

  • Counseling Services
  • Location: Dental School Building 3.100
  • Phone: 210-567-2648
  • Fax: 210-567-2689
  • Registrar
  • Location: Briscoe Library Room 4.080
  • Phone: 210-567-2621
  • Fax: 210-567-2685
  • Wellness 360 - Student Health Clinic
  • Location: 1.422 Nursing School
  • Phone: 210-567-2788
  • Fax: 210-567-5903
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  • Hours:
  • Monday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Tuesday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Student Life
  • Location: Briscoe Library Room 3.056
  • Phone: 210-567-2654
  • Fax: 210-567-3415
  • Recreational Sports
  • Phone: 210-567-5220
  • Veteran Services & Financial Aid
  • Location: Briscoe Library 4.064
  • Phone: 210-567-2635
  • Fax: 210-567-6643

Academic Coordinators

  • Certificate in Cancer Prevention

    Alex Machuca

    Machuca@uthscsa.edu

  • Cert in Translational Science

    Alex Machuca

    Machuca@uthscsa.edu

  • Pre-Professional Graduate Certificate

    Benjamin Miller 

    Millerb6@uthscsa.edu

  • MS Biomedical Engineering

    Marcus Webster

    WebsterM@uthscsa.edu

  • MS Cell Systems and Anatomy

    Benjamin Miller 

    Millerb6@uthscsa.edu

     

     

  • MS Clinical Investigation and Translational Science

    Alex Machuca

    Machuca@uthscsa.edu

  • MS Dental Hygiene

    Melanie Taverna

    TAVERNA@uthscsa.edu

  • MS Immunology and Infection

    Liz Spillmann 

    spillmanne@uthscsa.edu

  • MS Medical Health Physics

    Laura Gomez

    gomezl9@uthscsa.edu

  • MS Personalized Molecular Medicine

    Jessica Navarro

     

    navarroj3@uthscsa.edu

     

  • Doctorate of Medical Physics

    Patricia Candia

    Candia@uthscsa.edu

  • PhD in Biomedical Engineering

    Marcus Webster

    WebsterM@uthscsa.edu

  • PhD in Health Sciences

    Alfred Lopez

     

    lopeza37@uthscsa.edu

     

     

  • PhD in Integrated Biomedical Sciences

    Donna Navarro

    NavarroD3@uthscsa.edu

     

    Magda Madla

    MadlaM@uthscsa.edu

     

  • PhD in Nursing Science

    Alfred Lopez

    lopeza37@uthscsa.edu

     

  • PhD in Radiological Sciences

    Laura Gomez

    gomezl9@uthscsa.edu

  • PhD in Translational Science

    Giovanna D'Ambra

    dambra@uthscsa.edu

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