1. “Welcomes you to the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center”

2. The Office of Student Services Hours: M-F 8am-5pm 2C400 | 806.743.2300 student.services@ttuhsc.edu www.ttuhsc.edu/studentservices Search for us on Facebook: TTUHealth Sciences Center Student Services Instagram & Twitter: @TTUHSC_Student

3. TTUHSC Student Handbook  Your rights as a TTUHSC Student  Includes: Disciplinary Policies Misconduct Policies Ethical and Professional Standards Registration of Organizations Travel Information General Information  Check www.ttuhsc.edu/studentservices for updates every fall

4. TTUHSC Student Handbook  Student Grievance Procedure (non-academic)

5. TTUHSC TITLE IX Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.” Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law intended to end sex discrimination in all areas of education. Applies to non-discrimination based on gender to all recipients of federal funds, both public and private institutions. Applies to issues of program equity, such as in athletics, and also to sexual harassment and sexual assault. http://www.ttuhsc.edu/studentservices/documents/HSC_Institutional_Student_Handbook.pdf Dr. Gena Jones, TTUHSC Title IX Coordinator gena.jones@ttuhsc.edu Margret Duran, Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students margret.duran@ttuhsc.edu margret.duran@ttuhsc.edu

6. Campus Clarity Training Educational training module - Title IX Mandatory Training – ttuhsc email Hold on registration or transcript Contact Margret Duran – (806) 743-2300 or margret.duran@ttuhsc.edu with any questions margret.duran@ttuhsc.edu

7. Disabilities Services  TTUHSC OP 77.14  TTUHSC complies with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and state and local requirements regarding students with disabilities.  A student must register with the Office of Student Services and file appropriate documentation in order to be eligible for any disability benefits and services described in this operating policy.

8. Program of Assistance for Students  PAS is a program that enhances wellness by providing you and your family the opportunity to manage life’s problems.  Services Include: Individual, couple and family counseling Health and wellness information  24 hour Crisis Hotline 806.743.1327 or 1.800.327.0328

9. VETERANS AFFAIRS  Our Veterans Affairs office is here to assist veterans, services members, and family members with their VA educational programs.  Programs include: Ch. 30, Ch. 31, Ch. 32, Ch. 33, Ch. 35, Ch. 1606, Ch. 1607, Hazlewood VA Contact Information: Email: va@ttuhsc.eduva@ttuhsc.edu Phone: 806.743.2300 | Fax: 806.743.3027 For information on steps to take to have your enrollment certification submitted, please visit our website at: http://www.ttuhsc.edu/studentservices/Veterans_Affairs.aspx http://www.ttuhsc.edu/studentservices/Veterans_Affairs.aspx

10. Additional Services & Fees  HSC Writing Center: http://ttuhsc.uwc.ttu.edu/http://ttuhsc.uwc.ttu.edu/  Clery Act Information: www.depts.ttu.edu/ttpd/clery.php www.depts.ttu.edu/ttpd/clery.php  Athletics: student section at all TTU sporting events  Rec Sports: fitness equipment and more  TTU IDs: necessary for entry to Athletic events and Rec Sports  Notary Services  Barnes & Noble Bookstore  Student Health Services TTUHSC students are required to pay a Medical Services Fee each semester. Lubbock 806.743.2757 Amarillo 806.212.3500 El Paso 915.215.5500 Odessa 432.335.5333

11. Scholarship Opportunities  Thank-a-thon Scholarship (November) Amounts range from $500 to $2500 Based on GPA, Community Service, and TTUHSC Involvement  Double T Scholarship (March) Amounts range from $50 to $500 Random Drawing  Open to all currently enrolled TTUHSC students.  Applications take 5 minutes or less.  Information is distributed via email  www.ttuhsc.edu/studentservices www.ttuhsc.edu/studentservices

12. Student Health Insurance Academic Health Plans BlueCross BlueShield of Texas  Health Insurance is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED for all students to cover major medical, emergency care, specialty care, and pharmacy as these services can be expensive.  Students must be enrolled in 1 or more credit hours to be eligible for Academic Health Plans.  www.ttuhsc.myahpcare.com www.ttuhsc.myahpcare.com  TTUHSC dedicated Customer Care line – 855.357.0241

13. Questions? Revised 05/2015