John Sealy SOM Office of Admissions & Recruitment

I got in, now what?

Congratulations on your acceptance to the John Sealy School of Medicine, Class of 2029!

We know that it has taken a lot of hard work and dedication to get to this point and for that, we applaud your accomplishment. We in the JSSOM Office of Student Affairs & Admissions, along with the John Sealy School of Medicine faculty, are committed to working with you to ensure that you succeed in your academic and professional goals. Please know that our doors are always open to you.

You should have received a formal letter of acceptance via the AMP portal. Please carefully read through this letter and complete all of the requirements for matriculation described.

To ensure you matriculation, please use the checklist on this page to complete all requirements by the specified dates, and before you arrive for New Student Orientation.

We look forward to meeting you and extending a warm UTMB and John Sealy School of Medicine welcome.

Sincerely,

JSSOM Admissions & Recruitment Team

Check List

  1. Go to the AMP portal and accept the position.
  2. All final transcripts must be submitted directly to the Enrollment Services office by July 15th. More information regarding transcript requests will be forthcoming from the Enrollment Services office.
  3. Fill out the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Forms — and send as a .pdf to somadmis@utmb.edu by July 1st.
    Please review the sample TDCJ Form to ensure you are completing the form correctly.
    ***Beginning January 2025, we will also need you to include a photo of your driver's license and social security card for verification from the TDCJ.***
  4. All entering students must complete a background check and drug screen within 90 days prior to the start of their term. Students will receive a CastleBranch eVite at their UTMB student email in June, this requirement must be completed by July 15th.
  5. All entering students are required to submit proof of immunizations. Upload supporting documentation using the Immunization Information Tile in mySTAR by August 1st. Please click here for the Immunization Requirements. Please begin this process early to ensure you are in compliance in time for matriculation*
  6. All incoming students must complete BLS Certification and submit proof of their card to somadmis@utmb.edu. The expiration must be August 2026 or later. Proof must be submitted before August 18th, 2025.
  7. All students needing on-campus parking must purchase it before arriving to campus. Purchase parking at utmb.parklpr.com, you will need your UTMB credentials to login. Contact the parking office for questions at parking@utmb.edu or (409) 266-PARK. You may find additional information here.
  8. Complete the Field House Release Form (PDF) and mail it to the UTMB Alumni Field House address listed on the bottom of the form.
    This is only a requirement for students that want to utilize the Field House.
  9. Review JSSOM Student Computer Requirements.
  10. All entering students must complete an online orientation in addition to the in-person orientation activities. You can access the online orientation at utmb.goorientation.com using your UTMB credentials. You will receive an email with additional information. This step must be completed before in-person orientation.
  11. Review Tuition and Fee Payment Information
  12. Find Housing – Although UTMB does not offer student housing, Student Life has created an online forum to assist UTMB students seeking roommates/housing.
  13. Click here for Orientation dates and FAQs.