Office of Global Health

All TTUHSC students interested in completing a program or elective abroad must complete an application.

In addition, all TTUHSC students selected to participate in a program or elective abroad must complete the mandatory pre-departure requirements, shown below. Prior to applying for an international program, students should contact their school regarding eligibility requirements, academic credit, coursework, and projects/assignments to be completed during the international program.

Application Submission Dates

Please note: Application due dates above are not applicable to faculty-led programs. Application due dates for faculty-led programs are determined by the faculty leading the program abroad and will be listed below.

To be eligible to participate in an International Program for Students, a person must be a student at the University. For the purposes of an International Program for Students, a student is defined as all persons taking courses at the University, either full-time or part-time, pursuing undergraduate, graduate or professional studies, specifically excluding School of Medicine House Staff. Persons who are not officially enrolled for a particular term but who have a continuing relationship with the University or who have been notified of their acceptance may be considered students.

For the purposes of an International Program for Students, a person is considered to have a continuous relationship with the University if the person was enrolled at the University for the preceding semester and:

• Is registered or preregistered for the following semester; or
• If the person has not completed the person’s degree program, is eligible to continue the degree program in the following semester; or
• If the person completed a degree program in the preceding semester and is admitted to another degree program at the University for the following semester.

In addition, persons must be in good academic and disciplinary standing as determined by the person’s school at the time the person applies for an International Program and at the time of the dates of travel. Good disciplinary standing is defined as relating to a student not currently on disciplinary probation; or, a student, whose disciplinary suspension, expulsion or conditions and/or restrictions imposed, if any, have been totally fulfilled in a timely manner.

Per OP 10.29, International Programs for Students, International Programs are part of a degree program. As such, schools will determine course credit being awarded for an International Program in accordance with OP 60.05.

Withdrawal/Refunds

In the event that students are unable to participate in the international program for any reason, TTUHSC will not provide a refund. Any potential refunds must be sought from external entities, such as the airline, third-party provider, or host organization, and will be subject to the specific policies and procedures of those entities.

Students selected to participate in a TTUHSC sponsored international program or activity must complete the following requirements prior to their departure or at the conclusion of their international program:

• Complete a pre-departure orientation through OGH. The pre-departure orientation is two-fold and includes:
  • Phase 1: a set of on-line modules to be completed at your convenience and prior to phase two of the pre-departure orientation,
  • Phase 2: a meeting with OGH. For students located at a campus other than Lubbock, this portion can be completed via Zoom.
• Complete a packet of on-line emergency & liability forms. Completion of the forms is included in the on-line modules.
• Obtain a passport if you do not already have one.
• Obtain a visa if required to enter the host country. Visa information can be found in the country specific information on the Department of State's website. 
• Obtain international health & MEDEVAC insurance. This MUST be purchased through the Office of Global Health unless it is provided by your selected international program. 
• Obtain any vaccinations / immunizations required to enter the host country. Visit the CDC website for additional information.
• Provide course objectives for the international program. The objectives will be dependent upon the course for which credit will be received and should be complied in collaboration with faculty from your school. The objectives will be collected via an online form provided by OGH.  
• Provide two modes of in-country communication. Examples include e-mail, international cell phone plan, iMessage, Skype, Viber, or Internet-based text messaging services/apps (e.g., WhatsApp). This information will be collected through the emergency and liability forms.  
• Complete an exit survey after the conclusion of the program.

Students should also be aware that all curricular aspects of an international program are handled by the schools. Students should direct questions to their school regarding school-specific eligibility requirements, academic credit, course work, and projects to be completed during the international program.

Application Open and Close Dates

To qualify for funding, students must receive academic credit or academic recognition for the international program, and the international program must be approved by the student’s school and the Office of Global Health.

 Programs Occurring in the Fall (August-December):

• Open date: July 1
• Due date: September 15, 4:00 PM CT
  
  Application Now Open

Programs Occurring in the Spring (January-April):

• Open date: December 1
• Due date: February 15, 4:00 PM CT
  • Application Closed
     

Programs Occurring in the Summer (May-July):

• Open date: March 1
• Due date: May 15, 4:00 PM CT
  • Application Closed 

General Information About Funding

Application Due Dates, Disbursement Dates, & Travel Dates
When possible, the Office of Global Health makes every effort to disburse awards prior to departure on an international program. However, we cannot guarantee that awards are received prior to departure. There are occasions when funds are delayed or application due dates fall during travel dates or too close to travel dates to allow for disbursement prior to travel abroad. In those instances, students are welcome to apply for funding and awards will be disbursed as soon as possible.

Disbursement Dates & Payment Due Dates
Applicants must meet all payment due dates and deadlines regardless of date of disbursement of funds. 

Approximate Award Amounts
The Office of Global Health is unable to determine approximate award amounts as the amount awarded to applicants depends on a number of factors including number of applications received each funding cycle, length of program abroad, and location of program abroad.

International Education Fee Award (IEFA)

The international education fee is a $4 institutional fee collected each semester. Monies in the fund are used to assist students who participate in international student exchange or study programs that are part of their degree program.

Disbursements of IEFA are established each academic year for programs occurring in the fall, spring, and the summer. The application for each semester will be distributed on or before the release date through the daily TTUHSC Announce email. It will also be available on the TTUHSC Announcement page for students. For additional information about the application process or upcoming application deadlines, please contact OGH.

Eligibility

To be eligible to receive an award students must:

• Submit an application with supporting documentation to the Office of Global Health by the established deadline. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Be enrolled full time per school/program requirements and be in good academic standing. International students must be enrolled in the required number of credit hours to maintain their immigration status. All students must be able to provide proof of enrollment.