New Student Checklist

A step-by-step guide to get you started

• Within 10 days of accepting your offer of admission
  • Complete theIdentification Management (IDM) processfor network access verification.
  • Complete theInformation Resources User Acknowledgement Form(卡尔led the IT Verification form).

• 2-3 days after IDM process is complete
  • Activate your student email account by contacting the UTHealth Student Help Desk at713-486-4848. Many important communications will be sent to youonlythrough your UTHealth email address.
• Up to three months before class begins
  • Criminal background checkanddrug screening: These are required by UTHealth and our clinical partners. If not completed on time, students must repeat these checks, incurring additional expense. You will be able to order your background check two to three months before classes start.
  • Texas Board of Nursing background check(Pacesetter BSN students only): This separate background/fingerprint check is required prior to enrollment to ensure eligibility to take the NCLEX exam for licensure. Watch for an email from the IdentoGo with instructions and required deadlines for submission.

  
  These process should not be startedbeforefollowing dates:

  • Fall Term – June 1
  • Spring Term – October 1
  • Summer Term – March 1

  
  Without completing these critical steps, you will not be able to access necessary information systems or receive your UTHealth email address.Read these instructions and follow them carefully.

• Before registration (which begins 6-7 weeks before the semester starts)
  • Send final transcripts:Check your admissions letter to determine whether you need to send official, final transcripts showing any outstanding coursework completed after your offer of admission.
  • Health insurance certification: Coverage is required for all UTHealth Houston students. Log in to your MyUTH account to verify your existing coverage or confirm participation in theUTHealth Houston insurance plan.
  • Core Residency Questionnaire: You must complete this questionnaire to determine whether you are eligible for in-state tuition.
  • Degree plan:MSN, DNP, and BSN to DNP students must upload a degree plan in MyUTH.
  • Canvas access:Make sure you can accessCanvas, the online course management system for all classes at Cizik School of nursing. If you have any problems, call the Student Help Desk at 713-500-4848.
• At least 30 days before semester starts
  • Immunization information: Provide your required immunization documents and certification information in the E*Value or EXXAT system.
  • Criminal background checkanddrug screening: Reports must be received by Cizik School of Nursing.
  • Completion ofTexas Board of Nursing background check(Pacesetter BSN students only).
• 15 days before semester starts
  • ID badge:Visit theID badge officeat the University Center Tower (UCT) building, 7000 Fannin, Suite 1.070Q, and present government-issued identification to get your badge, then complete theID Badge Activation Formso that you can enter the Cizik School of Nursing building.
  • 定位所需的视频和阅读-完成这些任务并提交acknowledgement form.