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Visa and Immigration Services Administration (VISA) Office

The university is proud to have a large and active international student body. These students are served by the Visa and Immigration Services Administration (VISA) Office, which strives to create an atmosphere conducive to meaningful intercultural experiences for all students.

Among the services the office provides are:

  • Processing of visa applications
  • Processing and signing of immigration visa applications
  • Coordination and administration of visa programs
  • Maintenance of visa records
  • Education related to visa processes and their requirements

The office is located on Floor 6 of the Pickens Academic Tower, FCT6.500, 1400 Pressler St. Office hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. , with the exception of Tuesday, when the office is closed from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. for staff meetings.

The telephone number is 713-792-1112, and the fax number is 713-792-4792.

For more information contact the office by e-mail at visa@mdanderson.org

Recreation Center

The UTHSC-H Recreation Center offers a wide variety of facilities, equipment and programs designed for health and fitness, as well as for fun and relaxation. Membership is open to all UT students, faculty, staff and families and affiliates, including Texas Medical Center institutions and UT alumni.

The mission of the Recreation Center is to provide facilities, programs and activities that contribute to the improvement and enhancement of the quality of life for our members. A wide variety of activities are offered for your participation. For more information, see Student Wellness.

Hours of operation

  • Monday-Friday 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
  • Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Student Activities

The following student-centered events are available to students of the School of Health Sciences:

Student Interview Sessions

  • Held each year during the admissions season
  • Tours are held on different intervals and are intended to provide prospective students with an opportunity to visit the treatment facilities and clinical laboratories at M. D. Anderson During this period the prospective students for the School of Health Professions meet with SHP faculty, current students, SHP administrators and other prospective students.

Student Orientation

  • Held the day before classes begin each Fall semester
  • Orientation is primarily an academic event designed to provide:
    • A wealth of information regarding SHP policies and academics
    • An opportunity for incoming students to meet with each other and with current students
    • Information on services available to students from different aspects of the UT System

Student Congress Meetings

  • Held the first Tuesday of the Fall semester to select:
    • Student Congress Officers
    • Representatives to the UT System Student Advisory Council
    • Representatives to the Texas Medical Center Student Advisory Council

  •  The Congress continues to meet monthly throughout the academic year to:
    • Consider student concerns or issues
    • Hear reports from the Student Advisory Councils
    • Plan student participation in community outreach projects

Scholarship Award Luncheon

  • Held at the beginning of the Spring semester
  • This luncheon is designed to honor the students who are awarded the various School of Health Professions scholarships

United to Serve

  • Scheduled annually to coincide with National Volunteer Week
  • This joint system-wide event takes place with the combined efforts of students, faculty and administrators

Dean-Student Leadership Luncheon

  • Held each semester
  • The dean meets with the student leadership to discuss student issues
    During an informal lunch students are given an opportunity to bring their concerns before the dean.

Minority Faculty Association Banquet

  • Held once during the academic year
  • This event recognizes outstanding minority students in the System components
    Honorees receive a prestigious scholarship award.

Commencement

  • Held each year on the third Friday of August
  • Commencement involves not only the academic ceremony but also a reception at which graduates and their families can meet with SHP faculty and administrators

Student Government

The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center School of Health Professions Student Congress is an elected student body designed to represent all program disciplines in the School of Health Professions (SHP). 

The Student Congress elects students to represent the School of Health Professions as follows:

UT System Student Advisory Council

  • Two student representatives to the UT System
  • The Advisory Council meets three times a year
    The Council provides input to the UT System Board of Regents working through and with the Chancellor and UT System Administration on issues of student concern.

Texas Medical Center Student Advisory Council

  • Three student representatives to serve on the TMC Advisory Council
  • This council meets five times a year to provide input to Texas Medical Center representatives on better ways for the TMC to serve students during their academic tenure

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