Updated October 23, 2024
In addition to the information listed here, please review our general Student FAQs for important updates.
How do I access the SHP application?
If you are applying for one of the following School of Health Professions programs, please complete the appropriate CAS application. Once you start your CAS application, you will receive a personalized email (from the TTUHSC School of Health Professions) containing a link to complete the TTUHSC Supplemental application. You can access your application through the Application Status Portal.
• Doctor of Audiology
• Doctor of Physical Therapy
• Doctor of Occupational Therapy
• Master of Physician Assistant Studies
• Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
• Master of Athletic Training
All other SHP Program Applicants:
If you have submitted your application and are only pending submission of application materials, you can access your application through the Application Status Portal.
If you have started but not submitted your application, you can access your application through the Application Portal.
If you are a new applicant and are ready to start an application, please visit the Application Portal.
When are the application open and close dates for the next application cycles?
| PROGRAM | TERM(S) PROGRAM STARTS | APPLICATION OPENS | APPLICATION CLOSES |
| Rehabilitation Science (PhD RS) | Spring | August 1 | October 15 |
| Summer | October 1 | February 1 | |
| Fall | December 1 | March 15 | |
| Rehabilitation Sciences (ScD RS) | Spring | August 1 | December 1 |
| Summer | January 1 | April 1 | |
| Fall | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Physical Therapy (DPT) | Summer | June 15 | November 1 |
| Athletic Training (MAT) | Summer | September 1 | March 15 |
| Entry-Level Occupational Therapy (OTD) | Summer | July 21 | November 15 |
| Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTDp) | Spring | August 1 | December 1 |
| Summer | January 1 | April 1 | |
| Fall | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Physician Assistant (MPAS) | Summer | April 28 | October 1 verified by CASPA; October 25 for TTUHSC app |
| Molecular Pathology (MSMP) | Summer | October 1 | March 1 |
| Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) | Fall | December 1 | May 1 |
| Medical Laboratory Science, Second Degree BS | Fall | December 1 | May 1 |
| Medical Laboratory Science, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate | Fall | December 1 | May 1 |
| Audiology (AuD) | Fall | September 1 | November 1 (Early) |
| February 1 | |||
| Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) | Fall | September 1 | February 1 |
| Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences (SLHS) | Fall | December 1 | April 1 (Priority) |
| July 1 | |||
| Speech, Language & Hearing Science, Second Degree BS | Fall | December 1 | April 1 (Priority) |
| July 1 | |||
| Healthcare Administration (MSHA) | Spring | August 1 | December 1 |
| Summer | January 1 | April 1 | |
| Fall | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Healthcare Management (BSHM) | Spring | August 1 | December 1 |
| Summer | January 1 | April 1 | |
| Fall | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Healthcare Administration Post-Baccalaureate Certificates | Spring | August 1 | December 1 |
| Summer | January 1 | April 1 | |
| Fall | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Addiction Counseling (MSAC) | Spring | June 1 | October 25 |
| Fall | January 1 | May 1 | |
| Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MSMH) | Spring | June 1 | October 25 |
| Fall | January 1 | May 1 | |
| Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling (MSCR) | Spring | June 1 | October 25 |
| Fall | January 1 | May 1 |
I cannot access my application. Will I still be considered for admission?
Our application systems are restored. October 1 application deadlines impacted have been extended. The new deadlines are in the chart above. All other application deadlines will remain the same.
How can I get my transcripts to you for application review?
Transcripts can be submitted electronically, mailed to the address below or submitted in person. Please review the details below for additional information.
Electronic Delivery
Applicants must submit official electronic transcripts directly from the institution or third-party processing center to shp.application@ttuhsc.edu.
- Applicants must submit official transcripts of college coursework from all colleges attended, utilizing one of the options above. The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is separate from Texas Tech University. Do not send transcripts to Texas Tech University, as this will delay the processing of your application.
- Please note, official transcripts from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center are not required. Official transcripts from Texas Tech University are required.
- Transcripts from any international college or university must have an official course-by-course evaluation from a Foreign Transcript Evaluation Service.
- The applicant’s responsibility is to ensure all required application materials, including updated transcripts, are submitted before the application deadline for each program.
Mail Delivery
Official transcript can be mailed to the following address:
TTUHSC School of Health Professions
ATTN: Transcripts
3601 4th St, MS 6294
Lubbock, TX 79430
In-Person Delivery
Official, sealed transcripts can be delivered to our office Monday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the TTUHSC University Center, Suite 105.
How can I contact the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs?
Please call us at 806.743.3220 or email us at our temporary email address – health.professions@ttuhsc.edu. Our team is committed to providing excellent customer service during this time.
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I am a prospective student. Can I set up a time to speak with an advisor?
Yes, please call 806.743.3220 or email us at health.professions@ttuhsc.edu to schedule an advising appointment.
What degree programs are offered in the School of Health Professions?
Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
- Doctor of Audiology
- Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
- Bachelor of Science in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
- Post-Baccalaureate of Science in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
- Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Science
- Doctor of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences
- Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy
- Post Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy *
- Master of Athletic Training
Department of Laboratory Sciences and Primary Care
- Masters of Physician Assistant Studies
- Master of Science in Molecular Pathology
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science
- Post-Baccalaureate of Science in Medical Laboratory Science *
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science *
Department of Clinical Counseling and Mental Health
- Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Master of Science in Addiction Counseling
- Master of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling
Department of Healthcare Management and Leadership
- Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management
- Master of Science in Healthcare Administration
- Graduate Certificate Options:
- Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Informatics
- Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Finance & Economics
- Graduate Certificate in Health Engineering & Management
- Graduate Certificate in Health Systems Policy & Management
- Graduate Certificate in Long Term Care Administration