| Address/Name Changes |
Students are responsible for ensuring that their current address and telephone number are correct on UTLINK. Updates to address information may be made on UTLINK. The address change form is also available at the Registrar's Office and Student Affairs Offices. Financial aid checks will be mailed to the current address on file with the Office of the Registrar.
Notify the Registrar's Office in writing if your name changes. Print the name change request form by clicking here. Attach a copy of the supporting documentation (marriage license, divorce decree, court order). A driver's license is not accepted as proof of name change. |
| Auditing a Class |
| To get information about auditing a class, call the Registrar's Office at 713-500-3361. Auditing a class does not give degree credit and does not count toward total hours enrolled for the semester. Not all classes may be audited. |
| Certification of Enrollment |
Certification of enrollment for federal student loans is processed through the National Student Loan Clearinghouse.
The Clearinghouse is responsible for providing status and deferment information, on behalf of the university, to guaranty agencies, lenders and services. Students receiving deferment forms
from their lenders may submit them to the Registrar's Office. These forms will be forwarded to the Clearinghouse for processing. Students who wish to inquire about certifications may call
the Clearinghouse at 703-742-7791, but should not call until four weeks after the start of the term. The Registrar's Office may also assist you by checking the Clearinghouse website.
Verification of graduation/degree earned, enrollment for terms prior to fall 1996, or for reasons other than student loan deferment, will be processed by the Registrar's Office.
Click here for the Enrollment Certification Request Form |
| Enrollment at Other Institutions |
All graduate, full-time, degree-program students may register for courses at Baylor or Rice. For detailed instructions and forms for Inter-Institutional Enrollment, go to the Registrar's Office before beginning the enrollment process.
Students may concurrently enroll in courses at the University of Houston or Texas Woman's University. Contact the Registrar's Office at 713-500-3361for additional information on Concurrent Enrollment.
Students wishing to enroll in courses offered at another HSC academic school within the Houston campus may do so. Please discuss with your advisor and with the faculty teaching the course you wish to take.
After consultation, add the class through UTLINK. |
| Faculty Approval Required |
| Classes with a "Y" before the call number require faculty approval for registration. If you wish to register for a class that requires approval, you must contact the primary instructor of the class and obtain an approval code, which you will use to enroll in the class. |
| Full-Time Student Status |
| The fall & spring definition of a full-time undergraduate student is enrollment in at least 12 sem credit hrs; full-time graduate students must be enrolled in at least 9 sem credit hrs.
During the summer term, full-time undergraduate students must enroll for at least 9 sem credit hrs. The definition for full-time graduate students enrolled in a summer term is as follows:
12 week session - 6 sem credit hours
One 6 week session - 3 sem credit hours
Two 6 week sessions - 6 sem credit hours |
| Half Time & Less Than Half Time Status |
The fall & spring definition of a half-time undergraduate student ranges from 6-11.99 sem credit hrs; less than half time range is 1-5.99 sem credit hrs. The summer definition for a half-time student is 5-8.99 sem credit hrs; less than half-time range is 1-4.99 sem credit hrs.
The fall & spring definition of a half-time graduate student ranges from 5-8.99 sem credit hrs; less than half time range is 1-4.99 sem credit hrs. The summer definition for a half-time student is 3-5.99 sem credit hrs; less than half range is 1-2.99 sem credit hrs. |
| Health Insurance |
The Board of Regents of The University of Texas System approved mandatory health insurance for students enrolled in the U.T. System health components, including students previously enrolled. The Board of Regents has authorized the assessment of a health insurance fee for each semester to each student who cannot provide evidence of continuing coverage under another approved plan. The waiver form may be obtained from Auxiliary Enterprises, or by clicking on this link: Health Insurance Waiver form. It must be submitted no later than the 12th class day of the Spring and Fall term, and the 4th class day of the Summer term. PLEASE NOTE: If you do not take action by the deadline, you MUST pay the insurance assessed to you.
Students with coverage outside of the plan can contact Auxiliary Enterprises at 713/500-8400 or email: student-insurance@uth.tmc.edu to provide the information needed to waive the insurance fee.
The Board of Regents of The University of Texas System requires all international students holding non-immigrant visas and living in the United States to have coverage for repatriation and medical evacuation while enrolled at component institutions of The University of Texas. The required health insurance fee assessed by the University includes coverage for repatriation and medical evacuation. International students with coverage outside of the plan can contact Auxiliary Enterprises
at 713/500-8400 or email: student-insurance@uth.tmc.edu to provide the information needed to waive the insurance fee and, if needed, purchase coverage for repatriation and medical evacuation.
PLEASE NOTE: It is your responsibility to confirm that the insurance charge has been removed from your bill once you have provided proof of insurance. You may view your bill online at UTLINK.
Insurance verification is required in the Fall term of each year.
Important Information about Bacterial Meningitis |
| International Students |
Health insurance maintained by international students (non-permanent residents) must include repatriation and medical evacuation. Students with comparable policies who wish to have UT insurance waived or need repatriation and medical evaluation coverage only, must complete
a Health Insurance Waiver form and take it to Ronda Gille with Auxiliary Enterprises at the Recreation Center, telephone number 713-500-8402. The waiver form may be obtained from the Registrar's Office, Auxiliary Enterprises, or by clicking on this link: Health Insurance Waiver form. It must be submitted no later than the 12th class day of the Spring and Fall term, and the 4th class day of the Summer term.
Students submitting waivers after the deadline may find the fee can no longer be waived. Major medical coverage in excess of $50,000 may also be purchased from Auxiliary Enterprises during the initial term of enrollment.
New students who are not U.S. citizens must obtain clearance through the International Office, UCT 1.130, prior to attempting to register by UTLINK. Students on temporary 'F' or 'J' visas must be enrolled full-time or will be considered in violation of visa status. |
| Liability Insurance |
| All nursing, dental hygiene, dental postgraduate, genetic counseling students, students enrolled in a nursing course, SHIS and SPH students are assessed a fee for liability insurance. The University is the policy holder. |
| New Students |
Residence questionnaires must be completed by US citizens and permanent residents declaring Texas as their place of residence. Submit the completed form to the Registrar's Office. Forms are available in the Registrar's Office, 7000 Fannin, Suite 2250 or down load the form at this link: Residency Questionnaire.
Immunization forms must be completed by a physician and submitted to Medical School Health Services, Hermann Professional Bldg., 10th Floor, Suite 1010. Forms are available in your student affairs office, the Registrar's Office, and Medical School Heath Services. Contact Health Services at 713-500-5171 by phone and 713-500-0605 by fax. Click here for the form. |
| Official Transcripts - Previous Education |
All applicants to UTHSC at Houston must submit one complete official transcript from each institution of higher (i.e., post-secondary) education attended. This also includes applicants to the MD Anderson Health Science Programs. Applicants to UT medical schools or dentistry (DDS) programs are required to submit transcripts to the campus where they are admitted in addition to the transcript which is submitted to the Texas Medical & Dental School Application Service in Austin.
The transcript should show a record of all academic work completed and must be submitted by the college or university directly to the Office of the Registrar at the following address or sent electronically:
Office of the Registrar
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
PO Box 20036
Houston, TX 77225
Note: Transcripts may NOT be Faxed. Please request the institution to send your transcripts electronically if this service is available. |
| Policy for Texas Resident Tuition |
| All academic students are classified as a non-resident until a Residency Questionnaire is completed and returned to the Registrar's Office for a decision. If you are claiming Texas as your state of residence, click here to complete the required form.
A non-resident who believes he is eligible to pay Texas tuition rates due to employment, scholarship, military assignment, academic common market, or economic development must complete a "Petition for Determination of Resident Tuition" and submit it to the Registrar's Office each term. If the Registrar's Office is able to verify your Graduate Research Assistant employment prior to registration, a waiver will be entered into UTLINK and you will not need to complete a petition. However, after checking your residence status on UTLINK, you do not see a student waiver for this term, you must complete a petition and have Section II completed by one of the offices listed below. Forms are available in the Registrar's Office, 7000 Fannin, Suite 2250 or down load the form at this link: Petition for Residency. Petitions will NOT be processed the same day they are received by these offices- allow sufficient time for their completion.
GSBS: Business Office, HMC 300 or MDA Office of Education, HMB 16.151
SPH: Administrative Services, RAS W130
All others: Human Resources, UCT 1.150s
For additional information regarding classification as a Texas resident please visit these resources: College For Texans - Residency Information and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. |
| Required Immunizations |
| The Texas Department of Health has issued immunization requirements for students in health-related programs. All students must have completed immunizations prior to registration. STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO REGISTER WITHOUT VERIFIED IMMUNIZATION DOCUMENTATION.
The Student Health Service Clinic offers the following services without charge:
sickness visits, physicals, gynecologic exams, treatment for needle sticks, and immunizations (excluding hepatitis B).
The Student Health Service Clinic is not to be confused with medical health insurance.
Contact Information:
UT Health Services Clinic
6410 Fannin, Suite 510
Houston, TX 77030
ph: 713.500.5171
fax: 713.500.0605
Click here for the FORM. |
| Registration Holds & Priority Groups |
All financial obligations to the University must be cleared prior to registration. Immunization records must be on file with Health Services, Hermann Professional Bldg, 10th Floor, Suite 1010.
To provide ample opportunity for all students to register, a priority registration group has been assigned to each student. These groups are based on the first letter of your last name.Go to the Registration Schedule for your program to determine when your group will be registering. |
| Sponsored Students |
| Students who are sponsored by non-UTHSC agencies must submit billing authorization to the Registrar's Office prior to enrolling. This information can be sent by fax to 713-500-3356. The information needed is a letter in which the association obligates itself to pay for the student's tuition and fees, as well as the address, telephone number and name of a contact at the organization.
Those students who are sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center - Houston or MD Anderson Cancer Center may direct their sponsors to complete the authorization forms located at the following links:
- Sponsorship of students enrolled at GSBS
- Sponsorship of students enrolled at all other HSC schools
Effective Summer 2008, the Registrar's Office will no longer be contacting sponsors regarding payment of the Late Registration Fee. Students will have a HOLD placed on their account and will be responsible for the charge. They will be instructed to contact their department to request payment of this fee, which will be at the sponsor's discretion.
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| Students with Disabilities |
| Students with disabilities, who need registration assistance, please go to the Registrar's Office, UCT 2250 or call (713) 500-3361. |
| Variable Credit Hours |
| Variable credit hours must be entered within the minimum and maximum number of hours listed in the schedule of classes. |
| Veterans/Hazelwood Act |
Veterans who have education benefits must submit certification of their military service (DD214). Those who have depleted their VA educational benefits and are Texas residents may qualify for Hazelwood Act benefits. Veterans must have been residents of Texas at the time of entry into the military and currently must be residents of Texas. Please call the Office of the Registrar at 713-500-3361 for additional requirements and information.
Who can apply for the Hazelwood Act?
Individuals who:
- Are Texas residents
- Were Texas residents at the time they entered the U. S. Armed Forces
- Have served at least 181 days of active military duty, as indicated as "net active service" (the sum of 12(c) and 12(d)) on the DD214)
- Have received an honorable discharge or separation or a general discharge under honorable conditions
- Have exhausted all federal education benefits available for the semester for which he/she is enrolled (PELL and SEOG Grants are not relevant as of fall 2005))
- Are not in default on a federal education loan or a student loan made or guaranteed by the State of Texas; and
- Enroll in classes for which the college receives tax support (i.e., a course that does not depend solely on student tuition and fees to cover its costs), unless the college’s governing board has ruled to let veterans receive the benefit while taking non-funded courses.
The benefit may not be used for correspondence courses unless the courses are part of the student's degree plan.
To date, legislation has NOT been introduced to open the program to veterans from other states. For more detailed information about the Hazlewood Act, contact the Registrar's Office. Detailed information about the Hazlewood Act can be found at http://www.collegefortexans.com/cfbin/tofa2.cfm?id=31.
Application Forms & Instructions - Select the the form and instructions that apply. The links will open PDF files into a separate browser window.
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| Withdrawal from the Institution |
| Dropping all classes is considered withdrawal from the institution for the semester. Process a withdrawal form. These are available at your school, the Registrar's Office, or the Registrar's home page at http://registrar.uth.tmc.edu. Your date of withdrawal is the date the document reaches the Registrar's Office. |
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