GSBS Orientation
Welcome to the GSBS!
Congratulations on your acceptance into a Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences program! Here you will find more information regarding the Orientation you will need to attend prior to the start of your curriculum. All incoming GSBS students are required to attend their specific orientation. Students will need to bring a laptop with them to orientation.
GSBS Fall 2024 Orientation Schedule |
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Biotechnology MS and Biomedical Sciences PhD, Pharmaceutical Sciences – Room ACB 230, ABSOP 1130, AMSOP 210, TLZoom-06 |
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| 8:30AM-9:00AM | Orientation Check-In, Breakfast & Welcome | Pam Johnson |
| 9:00AM-9:30AM | Introduction to Responsible Conduct of Research | GSBS Sr. Associate Dean - Dr. Blanton |
| 9:30AM-10:15AM | TTUHSC Students Affairs | Financial Aid, Registrar, Student Disability Services, Student Life, Veterans Resource Center, Writing Center |
| 10:15AM-10:25AM | Break | |
| 10:25AM-10:35AM | Title IX | Leslie Collins |
| 10:35AM-10:45AM | Student Business Services | Lisa Weber - Student Payment Agreement, Payment Deadlines, Late Registration Penalties |
| 10:45AM-11:00AM | I.T. Support Services | Ken Jarrell & Michelle Kelsey - I.T.: Privacy & Security, Available Services |
| 11:00AM-11:10AM | Office of Institutional Health | Shayla Ford - SAFE, Covid Protocols |
| 11:10AM-11:20AM | Counseling Center | Kristie Collins |
| 11:20AM-11:30AM | Interprofessional Education (IPE) | Mary Harris |
| 11:30AM-11:45AM | GSBS I.T. Resources | GSBS IT: Tres Boren - LMS (Sakai through Spring 2025, D2L Summer 2025+), MediaSpace for Course Lectures |
| 11:45AM-12:00PM | Campus Safety | Sgt. Clint Jakstas |
| 12:00PM-1:00PM | Lunch and Welcome from GSBS Dean Dr. Brandt Schneider | More info. from GSBS Assistant Dean: Pam Johnson - Academic Calendar, Registration and fees (late), GSBS website |
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Biotech Specific Programming - ACB230 |
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| 1:00PM-1:30PM | Biotechnology Student (Lubbock only) | Dr. Bergeson & Dr. Palle |
| 2:30PM | Human Resources | HSC1B110 |
| 3:00PM | Building Tours by GSA | |
PhD Specific Programming - ACB240 |
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| 1:00PM-1:30PM | Policies, Employment, Research Assistantships | Pam Johnson |
| 1:30PM-2:30PM | Biomedical Sciences Lab Rotations, Mentor Selection | Dr. Rumbaugh |
| 2:30PM | Human Resources | HSC1B110 |
| 3:00PM | Building Tours by GSA | |
ALL: Complete Trainings ASAP |
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Dates of Orientations
The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences has several Orientations depending on program start dates.
Register for orientation here!
| Program | Date/s | Schedule |
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| Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. | August 16 | TBA |
| Biotechnology M.S. | August 16 | TBA |
| Graduate Medical Education Sciences M.S. | July 29 - August 2 | TBA |
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Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ph.D & M.S. Amarillo Pharmaceutical Sciences Ph.D. Abilene |
August 5-9 August 16 |
TBA |
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New International Student Orientation |
August 14 |
Complete Prior to Orientation
Before you come to your Orientation, there are a few things that you will need to take care of so that your Orientation goes smoothly.
You should have received an email from TTUHSC IT with an activation code. This code will come to your application email address. If you have not received this code please contact TTUHSC IT at 806-743-1234. For questions about this process you can also email the Graduate School.
Additional Notes:
- View these instructions for information on how to set up an eRaider and TTUHSC email account - Open PDF Here
- Official communication, including orientation information, will only be sent to your TTUHSC email.
Please complete the documentation below and email to Shayla Ford
TTUHSC GSBS Immunization Requirements
Note: Distance students are not required to submit immunization records
Please contact your Student Affairs Advocate for course registration information. Some programs require registration prior to attending Orientation while others will have your register the day of Orientation.
| Program | Student Affairs Advocate |
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| Biotechnology | Leslie Fowler |
| Graduate Medical Sciences | Leslie Fowler |
| Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. | Terri Lloyd |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | Teresa Carlisle |
Before any scholarships can be awarded by the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences to incoming or current students, the student must have a current FAFSA or TASFA (if international) on file. Please complete prior to attending GSBS Orientation.
Scholarships are awarded throughout the year and cannot be processed until this step has been completed.