1. Take Your Celebratory Photos in the Courtyard!

The courtyard of the quadrangle on the Memphis campus has just wrapped up a beautiful renovation. We welcome all students to take their celebratory photos (such as graduation or first day of school!) in front of the historic arches on Union, at the UTHSC sign below the flagpoles, on the pavers leading to the Mooney Building, or anywhere else in the courtyard. 

Congratulations to our Class of 2021!!!

2. Updated Campus COVID-19 Guidelines

Given the recently updated CDC guidance, along with the new health directives from the cities, counties, and state, the UT Health Science Center has updated the campus COVID-19 guidelines as follows:

• Masks are not required while outdoors on campus
  • Masks are encouraged for groups when the vaccine status of everyone is not known
• Masks are not required for COVID-vaccinated individuals while indoors on campus
  • Vaccination is defined as:
    • Pfizer and Moderna: 14 days post second dose
    • Johnson & Johnson: 14 days post single dose
  • Social distancing will be maintained in lecture halls, study spaces, and testing facilities with occupancy of every other seat 
  • Social distancing will be maintained on elevators and in other confined spaces
  • Masks may be required in confined spaces where social distancing cannot be maintained, such as labs and simulation suites where posted, at the discretion of UTHSC Campus Safety and Emergency Management
  • Non-vaccinated individuals are expected to wear masks on campus in compliance with CDC guidelines
• Masks are required for clinical care facilities on campus, including waiting rooms
• Temperature checks are not required for buildings on campus, except for clinical care facilities
  • Individuals with fever or viral symptoms are expected to not come to campus 
• Students are required to report immunization/vaccination status  
  • When vaccinated, students must provide proof of vaccination status, including COVID-19, so UTHSC can certify their status for the clinical, education, and research rotation partners
• UTHSC will honor immunization vaccination policies of clinical care, education, and research partners when in those facilities
• Vaccination is strongly encouraged for faculty, students, and staff!

3. Security Preparedness and Response (SPAR) Survey

The Office of Cybersecurity welcomes you to SPAR, our Security Preparedness and Response initiative. As we plan engagements and training material around cybersecurity-related topics, we would like to know which areas of security interest you the most. Please take this quick two-question survey about cybersecurity-related topics: https://forms.office.com/r/aNgSTcmF9q. 

4. UTHSC Fitness Center Re-Opening on Weekends

Welcome back to weekend fitness! The Fitness Center, located on the bottom floor of the Student-Alumni Center (SAC) on the Memphis campus, will re-open on weekends beginning Saturday, May 22. 

• Fitness Center weekend hours are Saturdays, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm and Sundays, 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
• Exercise sessions are by reservation only, same as weekdays, and are available for students, faculty, and staff
• All Fitness Center COVID-19 precautions apply
• Reservations and precautions can be found at https://www.uthsc.edu/campus-rec/reservations.php 

5. Students: Summer 2021 Fee Payment

For students beginning June 1, 2021:

• Fee payment deadline is June 1, 2021
• Late fee of $100 will be assessed on June 2, 2021
• Re-enrollment fee of $500 is due June 22, 2021

Beginning May 17, 2021, if you have registered in Self-Service Banner, you will be able to view and pay your bill online. 

If you have an outstanding debt, you will not be able to register online until this matter is resolved.  Please contact the Bursar’s Office at cashier@uthsc.edu or call Deborah Williams at 901.448.5552 for assistance.

NEW REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Effective prior to your registering, you are required to complete the UTHSC Student Authorization form in Self-Service Banner. The Student Acknowledgement of Financial Obligation requires your acceptance before you can complete your registration, as you will not be able to receive a refund until this is completed.

STUDENT LOANS
If you are receiving Health Professional or other institutional loans, and never previously had this loan, you will receive a notification from our loan servicer, ECSI, directing you to their website to complete an entrance interview and sign your master promissory note.

REFUNDS can be automatically deposited into your bank account. Sign up for Direct Deposit Refunds if you have not already done so and receive your refund faster. You must log into your TouchNet at least once a semester in order for your information to remain in the system. Please review your information to make sure no changes are needed.

If you choose to receive a paper check, please make sure your current address is correct on the Self-Service Banner, as this is where your check will be mailed if you have completed all necessary registration requirements. Please note:  PAPER CHECKS are normally disbursed 14 days after direct deposits.

If you have questions regarding your paper refund checks, email studentloans@uthsc.edu or call 901.448.6773.

IMPORTANT LINKS

• Direct Deposits: http://uthsc.edu/finance/bursar/pdfs/direct_deposit_refund.pdf
• Installment Plan: http://www.uthsc.edu/finance/bursar/pdfs/install_plan.pdf
• Online Bill Pay: http://www.uthsc.edu/finance/bursar/pdfs/online_bill_pay.pdf
• View E-Bill: http://www.uthsc.edu/finance/bursar/pdfs/view_my_ebill.pdf
• Important Dates: http://uthsc.edu/finance/bursar/conf_attendance.php

Please refer to the Bursar’s website for updates, additional registration and payment information at: http://www.uthsc.edu/finance/bursar/.