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  • Academic Calendar

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    DayMonthDescription
    3JanuaryRegistration and Fee Payment Deadlines – Spring 2024 (all students)
    4JanuaryClasses Begin - Spring 2024
    15JanuaryMartin Luther King Day - School Closed
    19JanuaryLast Day to Add or Drop a Course by 5:00 pm – Spring 2024 (Census Date)
    11-15MarchSpring Break Holidays (Monday – Friday) - No Classes (Subject to change)
    May not apply to all programs.
    1AprilOnline Registration for Summer 2024 opens at 8:00 am for Returning Students
    1AprilLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a "W" – Spring 2024
    15AprilStudy Day – No Classes
    16-19AprilFinal Examination Period
    19AprilLast Day of Spring 2024 Semester (Diploma date – April 24, 2024)
    26AprilGrades Due by 12:00 Noon for Spring 2024 (All Students)

    Last Updated: 08-DEC-2023

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  • Upcoming Events

    2026 Commencement Ceremony for the School of Health Professions

    -, 2026 - - Moody Gardens Convention Center, Expo B&C - 7 Hope Blvd, Galveston, Texas 77554 United States

    Commencement is a celebratory ceremony held each fall where graduates are honored as they walk across the stage. Surrounded by family, friends, faculty, and the UTMB community, graduates will be recognized by the SHP Dean and UTMB Provost for their academic achievement and the successful completion of their degree.

    Fall 2025 New Student Orientation - School of Health Professions

    -, 2025 - - Levin Hall - 102 Market St, Galveston, Texas 77555 United States

    Begin your UTMB journey with New Student Orientation (NSO)! Whether attending in person or participating online as a distance student, NSO provides a comprehensive introduction to life at UTMB, both on campus and in the classroom. NSO is designed to address your questions, familiarize you with essential campus resources, and help you build a network of support to ensure a smooth and successful transition into the UTMB community.

    2025 Commencement Ceremony for the School of Health Professions

    , 2025 - - Moody Gardens Convention Center, Expo B&C - 7 Hope Blvd, Galveston, Texas 77554 United States

    Commencement is a celebratory ceremony held each fall where graduates are honored as they walk across the stage. Surrounded by family, friends, faculty, and the UTMB community, graduates will be recognized by the SHP Dean and UTMB Provost for their academic achievement and the successful completion of their degree.

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  • SHP News & e-Newsletter

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    Respiratory Care students win at TSRA annual meeting

    Jul 13, 2023, 19:33 PM by UTMB SHP

    A young smiling woman stands in front of her poster presentation.

    The SHP Respiratory Care Masters students and faculty travelled to the Texas Society for Respiratory Care annual meeting in Waco, Texas the week of July 6-9. The students had a team that won third place in the student knowledge competition (Sputum Bowl), Devin Dallas presented a poster entitled “UTMB Disaster Day: RT Support of a Multi-Agency Coordinated Response to a Mock Disaster.” She won two awards: 2nd place and People’s Choice.

    Drs. Daneen Nastars and Brian Walsh also had platform presentations. Daneen’s was entitled “Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Bridging the Gap for the Uninsured Community” and Brian’s was” How Can Ventilator-Associated Event Monitoring Improve Quality of Care?

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University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
School of Health Professions
301 University Boulevard
Galveston, TX 77555-1028


SHP Mission

The mission of the School of Health Professions is to provide excellent and innovative education integrated with high impact research and quality clinical experiences producing healthcare professionals that advance the future of healthcare.

SHP Vision

The School of Health Professions envisions a multi-disciplinary school engaged in diverse, collaborative, and innovative solutions that produces future healthcare professionals and clinicians who provide world class patient care and cutting-edge research.

SHP Values

All constituents of the School of Health Professions practice the values endorsed by UTMB:

  • We demonstrate compassion for all.
  • We always act with integrity.
  • We show respect to everyone we meet.
  • We promote excellence and innovation through lifelong learning