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.
Lubbock Summer Orientation for Ph.D. and M.D./Ph.D. Students
Summer orientation will be held on May 20th, 2024 from 11 am - 2 pm. The schedule is below.
| 11 am - 11:15 am | General GSBS Overview |
| 11:15 am - 12 pm | Breakout Rooms: M.D./Ph.D., Ph.D. Rotations |
| 12 pm - 1 pm | Lunch, Tour w/ Current Students |
| 1 pm - 2:30 pm | Faculty Presentations |
| 2:30 pm | Wrap-Up, HR |
Current confirmed speakers include:
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. | August 16 | TBA |
| Biotechnology M.S. | August 16 | TBA |
| Graduate Medical Education Sciences M.S. | July 29 - August 2 | TBA |
|
Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ph.D & M.S. Amarillo Pharmaceutical Sciences Ph.D. Abilene |
August 5-9 August 16 |
TBA |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 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.