UTHealth University Housing is located near the heart of the medical center. Shuttle services run along 4 stops around the complex, with routes that run directly into the medical center, and to other UTHealth institutions for convenient pick-up and drop off. It's also located a short walk away from NRG Stadium which hosts the Houston Texans, and the Houston Rodeo, as well as many popular conventions!

The UTHealth Recreation Center is located directly next to university housing with gate-key accessed entry.

More information about University Housing.

Each year the GSA surveys the current students regarding housing. View the 2023 results.

The MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences is committed to providing equal opportunities for qualified students with disabilities in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations. See the UTHealth Handbook of Operating Procedures, Policy 101, for the complete policy and links to the required forms.. The intent of the law is to ensure equal access to individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to meet the essential demands of the program.

A student seeking accommodations must self-identify and is responsible for initiating a request in writing to the school’s Section 504 Coordinator as soon as practical. This typically occurs during the first semester of enrollment or following a new diagnosis. The 504 Coordinator will meet with the student to acknowledge the request, gather information, and explain the process. The student will complete the Request for Accommodations, and also submit the Medical Inquiry Form completed by his/her doctor or other medical professional, where appropriate. The 504 Coordinator reviews these documents with the UTHealth EEO Coordinator resulting in the Reasonable Accommodations Response Form. Once received by the student, it is up to him/her to share this information with faculty and instructors well in advance of requesting accommodations in any classes. This information remains confidential, and not part of a student’s academic record.

A student should not request accommodations directly from a faculty member. If that occurs, the faculty member should refer the student to the school’s Section 504 Coordinator and/or this policy. Faculty should not be routinely granting extra time or other accommodations to students that may claim they have a disability, rather documentation is required.

The GSBS has two Section 504 Coordinators:
Dr. Natalie Sirisaengtaksin, academic accommodations ([email protected]; 713-500-9870);
Cheryl Spitzenberger, facilities-related accommodations ([email protected]; 713-500-9875).

It is recommended that the following statement be added to all syllabi: 
If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Section 504 Coordinator. 

Please see the Handbook of Operating Procedures (HOOP) for further information about the policy as well as links to the application and certification forms:

HOOP Policy 101

Disability Accommodations and Forms