As a new graduate student to the School of Public Health (SPH), you are joining a diverse, professional, and caring community dedicated to academic, career and personal excellence. We’re here to equip and support you on your journey.
At any time if you have questions, contact the SPH Office of Student Affairs/Graduate Student Services (OSA/GSS). We are here to assist you as an incoming student and through your academic career at SPH! Refer to the Incoming Student Checklist document (sent via email) as well as the website below for quick links to useful resources. The checklist will provide you instructions on registration, steps to complete the admission packet, upcoming events, FAQs, etc.
Download the Texas A&M app for mobile access to your schedule, bus routes, maps, eCampus, and security information.
We are excited to welcome our new graduate students to the School! You are required to attend mandatory events before starting classes. Click on the link below for details about incoming student events.
Graduate Student Orientation
Students are assigned a unique identification number (UIN) and alias (NetID) to access the Howdy portal, where you register for classes, pay tuition statements and access university resources. All students must obtain an Aggie ID card. This gives you access to the libraries, Rec Center, sporting events, health center, etc.
Additionally, students are issued a "Texas A&M Health" account (HSCID) and provided a SPH building access card. More information will be sent closer to the start of the semester.
Your official university email account is your Texas A&M Gmail account ( NetID@tamu.edu). This account is where official university emails regarding your degree, tuition, deadlines and graduation will be sent.
Use these resources to navigate campus, purchase parking permits, and identify bus routes, visitor parking and housing. If you prefer to live in an apartment, the University provides the Gardens and White Creek apartments. In addition, you can use the Aggie Search feature on the Off Campus Housing Office website to identify apartments in the Bryan-College Station (BCS) area. TIP: If you do not have a vehicle, use the advanced search to locate an apartment on the bus route.
For parking permits, the Student Selectable Parking Map will show you the closest options to the SPH (lots 114, 122, 98, 18 and 73). Lot 100 is typically always available, also consider creating a waitlist with your preferred lots.
Remember to save the links for Student Business Services and Student Financial Aid. To access specific information for your tuition statements and financial aid accounts, log in to the Howdy portal. Below are additional resources to assist you. When contacting these offices, be sure to tell them you are a "Health Science Center" student so they can direct you to our liaisons.
We offer many student organizations to further your experience in public health. Texas A&M further supports students' personal and professional growth through programming offered by the Department of Student Life.
