Guide - The University of Texas at El Paso - UTEP

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO

THE GRADUATE SCHOOL

NEW STUDENT GUIDE

1

RECEIVE ADMISSION LETTER

2

CONTACT THE PROGRAM ADVISOR FOR REGISTRATION

3

CREATE UTEP ACCOUNT (IT HELP DESK)

4

COMPLETE NEW GRADUATE STUDENT ORIENTATION MODULES, PART 1

5

REGISTER FOR CLASSES

6

SIGN UP FOR ORIENTATION

7

GET SCHOOL ID CARD (MINER GOLD CARD)

Resuming Campus Operations- What You Need to Know

The University is currently operating in restricted mode. To stay up to date with the latest news and how it may impact certain offices and services, please visit

DETAILED CHECKLIST:

EXPLORE THE GRADUATE SCHOOLWEBSITE Access your acceptance letter, find general information, and familiarize yourself with available services.

utep.edu/graduate

CONTACT YOUR PROGRAM ADVISOR Your advisor can provide valuable information about program-specific requirements and registering for classes. utep.edu/graduate/programs

SET UP YOUR "@MINERS" ACCOUNT Your student email account will serve as an official means of communication for classes and announcements. It will also allow you to access a variety of other services electronically. Call (915) 747-HELP (4357) to configure your account. utep.edu/irp/technologysupport

ACCESS YOUR GOLDMINE ACCOUNT Available through your my.utep.edu portal or the link below, Goldmine is where you can register for classes, view financial aid information, update contact information, and more. goldmine.utep.edu

MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND VIRTUAL ORIENTATION New Graduate Student Orientation will provide information about professional development, available resources and opportunities, and academic success. utep.edu/graduate/new

GET YOUR GOLDCARD Your Gold Card will allow you to access a variety of services, including the Library, the Student Recreation Center, and on-campus printing. about-my-miner-gold-card/how-to-get-minergold-card.html

COMPLETE NEW GRADUATE STUDENT ORIENTATION MODULE, PART 1 With the exception of those in 100% on line programs, all new students must fulfill this requirement. Login with your @miners credentials to do the first part. communityofcare.utep.edu

FINANCES

The Graduate School provides information about paying for graduate school, including budgeting, responsible borrowing, and ways to offset expenses, including details about tuition and fees. utep.edu/graduate/money

Financial Aid U.S. students and eligible residents should complete the FAFSA annually even if you are not planning to take out student loans. The Office of Student Financial Aid manages the dispersal of these loans and grants. utep.edu/student-affairs/financialaid

WELLBEING

A variety of services exists to help you make the most of your graduate education, take care of yourself, and get help when you need it. utep.edu/graduate/pd utep.edu/student-affairs

On-Campus Clinic Located in Union East the Student Health and Wellness Center offers free or inexpensive general health services, including vaccines, STD screenings, and nutrition services. Their on-site pharmacy fills prescriptions and sells common OTC products at a reduced cost. utep.edu/chs/shc

Funding Various internal and external funding opportunities are available to help offset expenses and assist with research and academic travel. utep.edu/graduate/funding

Off-Campus Clinic The Texas Tech Physicians Clinic, suite 340 at 125 W. Hague in the Providence Medical Plaza, offers priority visits for members of the UTEP community. Call 915-215-5800 to schedule an appointment. carecenter.utep.edu

Student Employment Contact your program or department for information about assistantships and other forms of employment. Ask about the title, number of hours employed, duration of appointment, compensation, description of duties, procedure and timing of reappointment, and deadlines. Eligible Graduate Student Employees (GSEs) pay instate tuition and can elect health insurance and other benefits at little or no cost.

utep.edu/graduate/money utep.edu/human-resources/services/benefits

Mental Health Counseling and Psychological Services offers free individual and group therapy to students. Call (915) 747-5302 to schedule an appointment or after hours for crisis care. Walk-ins are also welcome: 202 Union West. utep.edu/student-affairs/counsel

Fitness (Center currently closed) The Student Recreation Center offers a variety of fitness facilities, including an indoor swimming pool, a free weights area, and outdoor fields. Low-cost fitness classes, outdoor adventure experiences, and intramural sports are also available. utep.edu/student-affairs/rsd

HOUSING & TRANSPORTATION

OTHER NOTES

Living On-Campus

Services for People with Disabilities

The Department of Residence Life provides a The Center for Accommodations and Support Services

variety of apartment-style floor plans. All are (CASS) coordinates support for folks with disabilities.

co-educational, and ADA compliant rooms are Email rdugan@utep.edu for information about the

available.

Assistive Tech Lab (ATL).

utep.edu/student-affairs/housing

utep.edu/student-affairs/cass

Living Off-Campus Many housing options are available offcampus, including some within walking or biking distance.

Schools & Childcare

El Paso has four school districts. The school district that oversees the area near UTEP is the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD). The Paso del Norte YWCA's University Heights Early Learning Academy offers low-cost early childhood education and related programming for members of the UTEP community.

On-Campus Parking



If you are bringing your own vehicle to UTEP,

be advised that you will need a parking permit to park on UTEP property.

utep.edu/vpba/parking-and-transportation

Meningitis Requirement If you are under the age of 22, you must get the bacterial meningitis vaccination. Email your proof of

Public Transportation Sun Metro operates public buses, the Brio

vaccination to meningitis@utep.edu

utep.edu/student-affairs/admissions

rapid transit, and?soon?the El Paso street car.

Connections to county routes and Las Cruces, OTHER RESOURCES

as well as park+ride, bike+ride, and discount

programs are available.

Libraries

utep.edu/library



Need help getting settled?

The Amigo Miner program provides assistance Local Attractions

and information to new graduate students

from outside the Paso del Norte region. Email

amigominer@utep.edu to sign up!



Local News & Events

utep.edu/newsfeed utep.edu/events lcsun-

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

The Office of International Programs (OIP), located in Union East 204, is your first point of contact for immigration processes and related issues for international students. utep.edu/student-affairs/oipsa The Graduate School maintains a guide for visa and employment processes. Review that page, and contact the Graduate School if you experience significant delays or need help with your academic status. utep.edu/graduate/international

El Programa de Asistencia Estudiantil (PASE) es un programa de asistencia financiera para estudiantes mexicanos. Este programa otorga un descuento de colegiatura a los participantes para que puedan pagar la misma colegiatura que los residentes del estado de Texas.

utep.edu/student-affairs/oipsa

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION MODULES

As a new graduate student, you need to complete a variety of compliance trainings. Once you have configured your UTEP credentials, visit communityofcare.utep.edu to get started.

Important note: Depending on your program and role, you may also need to complete other required trainings. These may include IRB, IACUC, lab safety, and/or institutional compliance. Your graduate program may also have other on-boarding or continuing education requirements. Check your email regularly and talk with your mentor(s).

Glory Road Cincinnati Avenue Robinson Avenue

Boston Avenue Kerbey Avenue University Avenue Blanchard Avenue

Hague Road Rim Road

Schuster Avenue Crosby Avenue

Mesita Drive Kern Drive

CAMPUS MAP

WEB VERSION OF THE MAP: utep.edu/map

Mesa Street

Mesa Street

Mesa Street

Rim Road Schuster Avenue

Crosby Avenue Hawthorne Street

Sun Bowl Drive

SB10 93

274-A

MC Helen of Troy Softball Complex

274 MC

98

Student Recreation

Center

Multipurpose Field

251

Miner Canyon Student Housing

University Field

221

SB10

SB9 A

113

B P

Physical Plant Complex

ME1

254

253

90

SB8

Don Haskins Center

GR6 276

GR5

106

Glory Road Transfer Center

and Parking Garage

OR2

201 91

Sun Bowl Drive

SB7

GR4 110

GR3

RA2

Randolph Drive

Glory Field

116

84 GR2

Kidd Field

23

Glory Road

GR1

Glory Road Roundabout

22

Sun Bowl

Stadium 58

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO

Campus Directory

Academic Advising Center ......................................104 Administration Building ..............................................1 Bell Hall ...................................................................... 55 Benedict Hall ............................................................. 28 Bioscience Research Building ...................................16 Biology Building ................................................... 200-B Boquillas Hall.........................................................274-A Brumbelow Building ...................................................91 Business Administration Building .......................... 109 Campbell Building (Inset A) ..................................... 96 Carl Hertzog Building ............................................... 34 Centennial Museum ................................................... 21 Centennial Plaza .......................................................275 Center for Inter-American and Border Studies ...... 95 Central Energy Plant .................................................57 Central Receiving ..................................................113-B Chemistry and Computer Science Building ......... 256 Chihuahuan Desert Gardens ..................................252 Classroom Building ..............................................200-C Cotton Memorial ........................................................18 Don Haskins Center .................................................. 90 Education Building .....................................................47 Engineering and Sciences Complex .....................200 El Paso Natural Gas Conference Center ................ 48 Facilities Services ................................................. 113-A Foster ? Stevens Basketball Center ........................ 253 Fox Fine Arts Center ................................................. 80 Geological Sciences Building .................................. 35 Glory Field ................................................................. 116 Glory Road Transfer Center and Parking Garage 276 Graduate Business Center (Inset B)........................ 258 Graham Hall ................................................................ 3

Health Sciences and Nursing Building ................. 255 Helen of Troy Softball Complex................................ 93 Heritage House............................................................ 17 Hilton Garden Inn...................................................... 212 Holliday Hall .................................................................2 Honors House ............................................................ 43 Hudspeth Hall ............................................................ 30 Kelly Hall .................................................................... 50 Key Shop/Hawthorne Building .................................73 Kidd Field .....................................................................23 Kidd Memorial Seismic Lab ......................................14 Larry K. Durham Sports Center ................................22 Leech Grove .............................................................. 118 Lhakhang Building....................................................257 Liberal Arts Building ................................................... 8 Magoffin Auditorium .................................................19 Memorial Gym ..........................................................201 Metallurgy Building............................................. 200-M Mike Loya Academic Services Building .................. 38 Military Science Building ......................................... 110 Miner Canyon Student Housing...............................274 Miner Heights Student Housing .............................. 217 Miner Village Student Housing ................................ 94 Miners Hall ..................................................................32 Multipurpose Field .................................................... 251 North Energy Plant ................................................. 106 Old Main ....................................................................... 9 Parking and Transportation Services

Customer Service Office........................................ 38 Administrative Office............................................ 112 Peter and Margaret de Wetter Center .................... 25 Physical Sciences Building ....................................... 36

SB6

SB5

Prospect Hall ............................................................. 60 Psychology Building ................................................... 61 Quinn Hall .................................................................... 6 Ross Moore Building ................................................. 84 Schuster Parking Garage ........................................ 259 Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center/

Seamon Hall ........................................................... 11 Student Health Center .............................................. 40 Student Recreation Center ....................................... 98 Sun Bowl Parking Garage ....................................... 214 Sun Bowl Stadium ..................................................... 58 Undergraduate Learning Center ............................. 99 Union Building ............................................................ 24 University Bookstore ................................................ 215 University Heights Early Learning Center .............216 University Field.......................................................... 221 University Library ......................................................111 University Police ....................................................113-P University Relations ................................................... 42 University Ticket Center ......................................... 254 University Towers ..................................................... 260 Vowell Hall ....................................................................7 Worrell Hall ................................................................ 33

Dawson Drive Sun Bowl Drive

Oregon Street

OR1 260

HG1 Oregon Street

Oregon Street

94

Hilton

Garden Inn

212

El Paso Street

Rim Road Schuster Avenue

Miner Village

MV

Student Housing

MH

UN4 KE1

40 UN3

47

24

2

3

43

RA1 17

7

KE2

8 104 HA2

RI6 73

SC5

216

Randolph Drive

217 42

Miner Heights Student Housing

CR1

95

9

61

275

Centennial

Plaza

1

Hawthorne Street

36

Hawthorne Street

256

HA1

112

6

257

Geology

25

WI1

C

200

SC4

DA1

14 60

11 80

Sun Bowl Parking Garage

214

19

35

DO2 DO1

18

32 Dormitory Road 33

30

SBG

215

University Avenue

Lawn

118

UN1

21 UN2 252

57

B

M

28

EL1

55

16

WI4

WI3 WI2

111

99

48

Wiggins Way

109

WI5 34

RI1 38

RI5 RI3

RI2

RI4

259

Schuster Parking Garage

SCG

Lawton Drive SC3

SC2 Prospect Street

Heisig Avenue

SBG-V

50

HNG

SB4

SB3

Sun Bowl Drive

SB1

255

Sun Bowl Drive Roundabout

SB2

SB2

Schuster Avenue

Schuster Avenue Roundabout

SC1

SC1

Spur 1966

Interstate 10

Sun Bowl Drive

Kansas Street Campbell Street

Florence Street Mesa Street

Stanton Street

Nevada Avenue NE2

NE1 96 NE3 AR1 Arizona Avenue

INSET A

Franklin Avenue

258

Main Street

INSET B

Legend

Valid University Permit Required

Electric Control Gate Traffic Control Station Emergency Telephones Drop-off/Pick-up Points Temporary Closures Metered Parking

V.1.7 Revised 08/02/2017

Yandell Drive

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO | 500 W UNIVERSITY AVE | EL PASO, TX 79968

DIRECTIONS TO CAMPUS

FROM THE EL PASO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: 1. Exit El Paso International Airport to Airway Blvd. 2. Travel south approximately 2 mi. to I-10 west 3. Take the I-10W on ramp 4. Merge on I-10W 5. Travel approx. 8 miles 6. Take exit 18A, Schuster Ave. 7. Continue access road to Sun BowlDr. 8. Continue on Sun Bowl Dr. 9. Turn right on W. UniversityAve.

FROM INTERSTATE 10 (EAST): Take the Schuster/Sun Bowl exit (18A) to Sun Bowl Drive. Continue towards the roundabout and go straight.

FROM INTERSTATE 10 (WEST): Take the Schuster/Sun Bowl exit (18A) to Sun Bowl Drive. Turn left at the light (Schuster Avenue). At the next light (Sun Bowl Drive) take a left.

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