New Student Checklist
Undergraduate Medical Education
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Important Dates
| Welcome Day (Optional) | Friday, March 27, 2026 |
| White Coat Ceremony Rehearsal (Mandatory) | Friday, July 17, 2026 |
| White Coat Ceremony (Mandatory) | Saturday, July 18, 2026 |
| Orientation Week (Mandatory) | Monday, July 20, 2026 – Friday, July 24, 2026 |
Accept the Offer
Confirmation of your acceptance within the AMP portal is required within two weeks of admission. A deposit is not required to hold your seat in the class. Offers extended after May 1, 2026 require a shorter acceptance deadline; check your acceptance email for information.
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- Class of 2030 GroupMe – coming soon!
Class of 2030 Welcome Day - Optional
Friday, March 27, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Deadline to Register: Monday, March 16, 2026
Register Here
White Coat Ceremony Rehearsal – Mandatory
Friday, July 17, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Detailed Agenda – coming soon!
Family Chat - Optional
Friday, July 17, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
In-Person and Virtual Options
Additional Details – coming soon!
White Coat Ceremony – Mandatory
Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
Detailed Agenda – coming soon!
New Student Orientation and Retreat - Mandatory
Orientation Week:
Monday, July 20, 2026 – Friday, July 24, 2026
Additional Details – coming soon!
UT San Antonio New Student Pre-Registration Handbook
Please review the Handbook’s 9 Required Tasks for all incoming UT San Antonio students.
Immunization Requirements
University policy mandates a full completed immunization profile prior to registration. Proof of all required immunizations must be submitted to SentryMD prior to orientation. Please note immunization holds can be avoided if you act now and begin working on your vaccination requirements.
My Student Center Account
My Student Center allows you to enroll in classes, view your bill, check your financial aid status, view your holds, and much more!
March/April timeframe: Account information will be sent to the email address listed in your TMDSAS application. Unable to locate the email? Check your Spam/Junk folder or call 210-567-7777 (option 1) for assistance.
Veteran Services & Financial Aid
Complete your FAFSA to be considered for student loans and scholarships.
Financial Aid Inquiries: Office of Veteran Services & Financial Aid 210-567-2365
Once your FAFSA is received, you will receive access to the Scholarship Application in My Student Center
FAFSA School Code: 010115
Out of State Students: Both the FAFSA and Scholarship Application must be received to receive your in-state tuition waiver.
Livemail Email Account
All official school emails will be sent to your student email address. Please begin checking your inbox regularly!
March/April timeframe: Email account information will be sent to the email address listed in your TMDSAS application
Unable to locate the email? Check your Spam/Junk folder or call 210-567-7777 (option 1) for assistance.
Criminal Background Check
A successful criminal background check report (submitted via CompuFact) is required prior to matriculation. Do not submit your background check prior to April 1, 2026. Reports submitted prior to this date will not be accepted.
Background check holds will be removed in the order received after April 15, 2026.
Technical Issues: Contact support@compufact.com for assistance.
Registration & Submitting Official Final Transcripts
Class registration is not a competitive registration process, as all new students register for the same placeholder class. Web registration will open on May 1, 2026.
Official transcripts of all colleges/universities previously attended must be sent to the Office of the University Registrar as soon as grades are finalized, preferably by June 1, 2026. Review the Transcript Requirement Policy for additional information.
Prerequisite Coursework & Deficiency Information
Your TMDSAS Prescribed Course Report (PCR) will note any prerequisite coursework deficiencies. Please review your PCR within the TMDSAS portal.
The Office of the University Registrar will send notification of any deficiencies and provide instructions on the Petition for Course Review for Medical Admissions Form. Forms will be reviewed by the Admissions & Outreach Office beginning May 2026.
Computer Requirements & Diagnostic Kit
Information coming soon!
Housing Information
The Office of Student Life maintains a list of housing resources.
Additional housing resources coming soon!
Name Pronunciation File
Deadline: July 1, 2026
Please submit a voice recording file of your correct name pronunciation for White Coat Ceremony.
Tips for Submission:
- Open the voice recording app on your smartphone.
- Use the app to record the proper pronunciation of your full name. Include your middle name please. Speak slowly and deliberately. Say your name three times!
- Save the file as your Last Name, First and Middle Name (Ex: Smith, Daniel Robert)
Email your file by July 1st to LongSOM@uthscsa.edu