School of Health Professions - Student Handbook 2023-2024


School of Health Professions Policies

The School of Health Professions expects students, faculty, and administration to adhere to TTUHSC institutional and School of Health Professions’ policies and procedures in order to enhance learning and promote a professional environment conducive to meeting the institutional and school mission, vision, and values. The following sections detail policies to support students’ academic achievement in the School of Health Professions. https://hscweb.ttuhsc.edu/health-professions/current/policies.aspx
Academic Advising - SHP OP ST.01
Academic Dismissal - SHP OP ST.02
Academic Grade Appeal - SHP OP ST.03
Academic Probation - SHP OP ST.04
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities - SHP OP ST.05
Campus Assignment  Reassignment - SHP OP ST.06
Credit Hour Definition - SHP OP ST.07
Grading Criteria- SHP OP ST.08
Immunizations
Students in the School of Health Professions must meet certain immunization requirements.
SHP Immunization requirements- https://www.ttuhsc.edu/institutional-health/
It is the student’s responsibility to obtain and maintain proof of all required immunizations. The cost of immunizations is also the student’s responsibility.
Inclement Weather - SHP OP ST.09
Incomplete Grade - SHP OP ST.10
Health Insurance - SHP OP ST.11
International Student Policy - SHP OP ST.12
Non-Degree Seeking Students - SHP OP ST.13
Prerequisite Course Statute of Limitations - SHP OP ST.14
Residence Credit - SHP OP ST.15
Student Course Evaluations - SHP OP ST.16
Student Honor Roll Policy - SHP OP ST.17
Thesis and Dissertation Policy - SHP OP ST.18
Non-Grade Grievance Policy - SHP OP ST.19
Blood Borne Pathogen Infection Policy - SHP OP ST.20
Student Drug Testing Policy- SHP OP ST.21
Identification Verification Policy - SHP OP ST.22
Student Ethical Standard
As a student of the School of Health Professions at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, I will use my knowledge and skills responsibly to improve the quality of life for those we serve. I will seek in all academic, professional, and personal endeavors to demonstrate ethical behavior, honesty, integrity, and respect for others.
Recruitment Application Admission - SHP OP ST.23
Readmission for Former School of Health Professions Students - SHP OP ST.24