Admissions

Immunizations

Immunization records are only required for applicants who are offered and accept admission. The immunizations form must be submitted at least 10 business days prior to the beginning of the semester.

• Immunization form provided at link below. Immunization documentation must be provided prior to matriculation.
• Required Immunization Form
• All applicants are required to show proof of:
  • two (2) immunizations for varicella (chicken pox), measles, mumps and rubella; 2-step tuberculosis skin test;
  • hepatitis B-series;
  • Tetanus/diphtheria (Td);
  • Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, and Acellular Pertussis):  Adult (one time dose starting year 2005);
  • Meningococcal Vaccine (MCV):  Adults 22 and younger (vaccine within the last 5 years).
• Questions regarding immunizations should be directed to the Office of Institutional Health, Attn: Nicole Hines

Scholarships

• Most new student scholarships do not require a separate application process, and generally students offered admission are automatically considered for such scholarships.
• Competitive scholarships are awarded by the various concentrations and programs within GSBS. It is up to the concentration/program to determine the amount and number of scholarships they will award each year based on the funds available and other factors determined by each concentration/program. All admitted students are automatically considered for competitive scholarships, and no separate application forms or interviews are necessary. The GSBS office notifies scholarship winners at the time of admission to the university or soon afterwards.
• See our Graduate School Scholarships.

Personal Laptop

All students are required to have their own personal laptop. The majority of course lecture notes, daily class schedules, and other curriculum related information are only provided online. These resources include lecture presentations, streaming media and online assignments.

See our recommended Computer Requirements.

Health Insurance

The Texas Tech University System Board of Regents requires all students to have health insurance, and are required to provide proof of health insurance each year. Students who have failed to carry insurance and have suffered illness or injury resulting in high medical bills have often been financially unable to continue their education. Unlike free medical care in some countries, medical care in the U.S. is very expensive.

• A student health insurance plan is available through Academic Health Plans/Unicare. Information regarding cost and coverage is available here.
• A mandatory medical services fee is required of all master's and certificate students. This fee is available as an opt-in for those with a research assistantship. While this fee does not meet the health insurance requirement, physician visits are available at a low cost co-pay. For more information regarding services provided by this fee, please view this PDF.
• Research Assistants are eligible for group insurance plans offered by the State of Texas for employees. See the Summary of Benefits. To calculate benefit enrollment costs, Research Assistants should look at the information under part-time employees, graduate students/teaching assistants, post-doctoral and adjunct faculty
• More information is available on the Student Health Services website. 

Textbooks

The link below contains the most current textbook information provided to the GSBS office:

GSBS Current Term Information

However, students should check course syllabi for the most accurate information.