Resource Guide
Welcome to hsc!
Congratulations on your acceptance to UNT Health Science Center. We are looking forward to welcoming you into our community. Here’s what you need to know as you prepare for orientation and starting classes at UNTHSC.
New Student Orientation is mandatory for all incoming students.
Complete the action items below and learn more about orientation requirements.
Orientation Information
Agendas as well as dress code can be found at the link below.
Pre-Matriculation
Pre-Matriculation workshops are not required but are highly recommended for incoming clinical students. The full schedule, workshop descriptions, pricing and registration information can be found below.
Student Health Insurance
According to UNT Health Science Center policy, all students are required to obtain health insurance to be eligible to register. Insurance may be purchased from any insurance carrier. For your convenience special group plans are available to our students. For more information, please visit the link below.
Housing
The Health Science Center does not offer on-campus housing. Please visit our partner, GradRent, for more information on local housing opportunities.
Online Bookstore
If you need to purchase new or used textbooks, please visit: www.unthsc.bkstr.com.
Student Experience
Looking for ways to get involved at hsc? Please find fantastic opportunities below!
Welcome Week
You are invited! Welcome Week is scheduled after the last incoming student orientation in August. All students starting summer 2020 are invited to attend the events and activities scheduled for August 17-21.
White Coat Information
White Coat Ceremony is a “rite of passage” for our students that encourages a psychological contract for professionalism and empathy. It emphasizes the foundational mission of the institution: education, research, patient care and service.
All clinical students will receive a White Coat prior to the White Coat Ceremony. Information related to white coat sizing can be found below.
Academic Calendars
Academic Calendars for each academic program can be found below.
Important Contacts
Use this handy list to know who to contact for all aspects of student on-boarding at UNTHSC. This list includes contacts for Orientation, Financial Aid, Parking and more.
This page was last modified on February 6, 2020