Mission Statement
"Student Affairs: Fostering Student Success"
About Student Affairs
- Student Affairs oversees issues that are relevant
to all DO, GSBS, SPH, and PA students from pre-enrollment through graduation. The division provides co-curricular and extra-curricular services,
programs, and activities to facilitate students' academic training,
personal growth, and professional development.
- Student Affairs assists
the administration of UNT Health Science Center in interpreting students’ individual
needs. In turn, this creates an atmosphere that not only stimulates
the learning process, but also integrates extra-curricular and co-curricular
experiences into the formal educational programs.
- Student Affairs is comprised of the following departments: the Office
of Student Affairs, Center for Academic Performance (CAP), the Registrar's
Office, the Financial Aid Office, the Student Development Office, the Office of International Students, and the Founders' Activity Center. The division supports the mission of the UNT Health Science Center
by implementing the following goals:
- Manage student enrollment through recruitment, retention, and career
development strategies that result in graduates who possess the ability
to succeed in their chosen profession.
- Promote the professional and personal development of all students.
- Support consistent development, creation, and implementation of
institutional policies and guidelines in order to ensure student
success.
- Promote positive communication that demonstrates a professional,
caring, and supportive atmosphere for prospective students, enrolled
students, and alumni.
Student Affairs Departments
Office of Student Affairs
- Encourages students to participate in a variety of UNT Health Science
Center enrichment programs.
- Provides academic and career counseling services to all students. (Please note that personal counseling referrals for students
are available through the Student EAP at 866-219-1232.)
- Interprets institutional regulations and policies pertaining to
both academic and non-academic student matters.
- Oversees student discipline and intervention programs.
- Assists students in completing the required paperwork and notifying
appropriate faculty regarding emergent issues, such as excused absences.
- For more information, please contact us at 817.735.2505. We are located in EAD-247.
Center for Academic Performance
- Provides services to enhance the academic success of all students; offers counseling on learning strategies, time management, test-taking skills, and specialty workshops.
- Works with faculty to provide direction and support for students
in periods of academic difficulty.
- Develops comprehensive peer-tutoring and supplemental instruction
programs.
Financial Aid Office
- Provides students with financial assistance; helps students manage living expenses and the costs of their educational
program.
- Provides financial planning opportunities, referrals, and resources
to students.
Registrar’s Office
- Oversees student enrollment and registration; issues official transcripts and other educational records, and maintains students records including address and name changes.
- Certifies enrollment and eligibility for veterans’ benefits; coordinates major campus events such as convocation and commencement.
- For more information about these services, please contact us at 817.735.2201 or visit our website for more information.
Student Life Office
- Coordinates programs and activities that promote the intellectual,
professional, moral, social, physical, and emotional development
of all students.
- Coordinates the student activity calendar, assists in student-sponsored
events, helps with the registration process, and assists in fiscal
management of clubs and classes; assists organizations with leadership development and the planning
of activities and events.
- Provides students and prospective students with information on
housing, childcare, and employment opportunities in Fort Worth.
- For more information about these services, please contact us at 817.735.5006 or visit our website for more information.
Founders' Activity Center
- Offers a wide variety of activities to help students remain fit and healthy. Classes include Pilates, yoga, and cardio kickboxing; equipment includes free weights, treadmills, and stationary bicycles.
- Offers
equipment orientation to new FAC members; this is a complimentary service. Please call the FAC to schedule your appointment Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Offers a variety of services including sports leagues, personal training, Weight Watchers at Work, towel service, and locker rentals.
- For more information regarding our services or class schedules, please call 817.735.2209 or visit our website.
International Students
- International students, faculty, and staff make up a significant percentage
of our campus community’s population. The UNTHSC strives to support a culturally diverse
environment that advocates mutual respect for all members of the health
science center as they strive for excellence. International students,
faculty, and staff enrich the UNTHSC community with their varied interests,
skills and experiences.
- Opportunities for interaction amongst international and domestic students,
scholars, faculty and staff through programs and activities with an
international and intercultural focus are offered throughout the year; once enrolled, please contact the Office of Student Development for
programming ideas and suggestions.
- Students may visit our website for more information and required forms.
Career Services
- Provides services to enhance the career propsects of all students; offers counseling on interviewing, resume/CV development, networking, dressing for success, proper etiquette, professional behavior, and many more topics.
- Coordinates the annual Internship & Residency Fair for D.O. students and the PA Job Fair for Physician Assistant students. These events bring employers to campus to promote their programs to interested students.
- Facilitate the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) process for D.O. students.
- For more information about these services, please contact us at 817-735-2501 or visit our website.
Student Activities
Student Organizations
- Many organizations at the UNT Health Science Center represent a variety of interests within the health professions
community. In cooperation with the Student Development Office, the
health science center sponsors programs and activities that promote
the intellectual, professional, social, physical, and emotional development
of all students. These organizations provide students with leadership
opportunities at the local, regional, and national levels. There are
over thirty active student organizations and four student government bodies
on campus.
- For more information about student organizations and student government,
please contact us at 817.735.5006.
How to Schedule Events
- Student organizations are required to schedule events, seminars, programs
and lectures through the Student Life Office. Please contact us at 817.735.5006 for more information or to
schedule a room.
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