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

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 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 myUTH. Insurance verification is required in the Fall term of each year.  Important Information about Bacterial Meningitis

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 appropriate International Affairs office (see below) prior to attempting to register by myUTH. Students on temporary 'F' or 'J' visas must be enrolled full-time or will be considered in violation of visa status.

UTHSC-Houston students:
Office of International Affairs is located at UCT 1.130.
For further information, click here to visit the OIA website.

MD Anderson Cancer Center School of Health Professions students:
Visa and Immigration Services Administration
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
1400 Pressler, Suite 6.5000
Houston, TX 77030
Phone: 713-792-1112
visa@mdanderson.org

All new academic students are required to complete and submit a Core Residency Questions form. A hold is placed on all newly admitted students’ records which must be removed before the student will be allowed to register. If you are claiming Texas as your state of residence, click here to complete the Core Residency Questions form. If you are not claiming Texas as your state of residence, you will need to contact the Office of the Registrar at 713-500-3361 or send an e-mail to registrar@uth.tmc.edu to have the hold removed.

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 myUTH and you will not need to complete a petition. However, after checking your residence status on myUTH, 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.

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).

Click here for web-based information about the Student Health Clinic.

The Student Health Service Clinic is not to be confused with medical health insurance.

To submit your immunization documentation using the Student Immunization System, click here.

Contact Information:
UT Health Services Clinic
6410 Fannin, Suite 510
Houston, TX 77030

ph: 713.500.5171
fax: 713.500.0605

Students who are sponsored by non-UTHSC agencies must submit a funding letter to Bursar’s Office prior to enrolling. The information must be submitted by fax to 713-500-3303. The letter should include address, telephone number, email and name of contact for the organization. This information will serve as a legal contract obligation by the agency to pay the student’s tuition and fees.

Students who are sponsored by the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston or MD Anderson should use one of the online Sponsorship Enrollment Forms listed below to submit to Bursar Office no later than the twelfth (12th) day of the funding term:
- Sponsorship of students enrolled at GSBS
- Sponsorship of students enrolled at any other school

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.

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 or those veterans who declared Texas as their home of record, or entered the service in Texas (even if they were not Texas residents at time of entry).
• Spouses and children of veterans of Armed Forces, Texas National Guard or Air National Guard members who were killed or died while serving, MIA, or became disabled, etc. (Spouses and children must be Texas residents for the term or semester for which they use the benefit).
• 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
• Veterans may transfer their unused Hazlewood hours (up to 150) to qualifying children. Eligible child must be a Texas resident and 25 years or younger, and make satisfactory academic progress.
• 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.tvc.texas.gov/Hazlewood-Act.aspx .