“Welcomes you to the Texas Tech
University Health Sciences Center”
The Office of Student Services
Hours: M-F 8am-5pm
2C400 | 806.743.2300
student.services@ttuhsc.edu
www.ttuhsc.edu/studentservices
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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
TTUHSC Student Handbook
 Student Grievance Procedure (non-academic)
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
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
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.
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
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
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
VA Contact Information:
Email: va@ttuhsc.edu
Phone: 806.743.2300 | Fax: 806.743.3027
Additional Services & Fees
 HSC Writing Center: http://ttuhsc.uwc.ttu.edu/
 Clery Act Information: 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
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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
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
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
TTUHSC dedicated Customer Care line –
855.357.0241
Questions?
Revised 05/2015