Resource Guide
Welcome to HSC!
Congratulations on your acceptance to the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth! We are looking forward to welcoming you into our HSC community.
New Student Orientation is mandatory for all incoming students. Find invaluable resources below as you prepare for New Student Orientation!
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 HSC policy, all students who have in-person classes 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.
COVID-19 Information
Student Experience
White Coat Information
The 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 and the ceremony can be found below.
Academic Calendars
Academic Calendars for each academic program can be found below.
Resources for Family Members
Important Contacts
Use this handy list to know who to contact for all aspects of student on-boarding at the HSC. This list includes contacts for Orientation, Financial Aid, Parking and more.
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