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Student Support & Resources

SHSU-COM offers academic, wellness, and career resources to support medical students in every stage of their journey.

Academic Support & Advising

Learning Communities

All first-year students are placed into one of our four Learning Communities – academic and social support hubs led by faculty and staff mentors. These communities foster connection, career development, and team building.

Medical Student Affairs

MSA provides academic and career counseling, tutoring, learning resources, and advocacy to support each student’s personal and academic success. The team also helps with absence requests and navigating campus procedures.

Wellness & Mental Health Support

Medical school is demanding, so SHSU-COM provides resources to help students manage stress, build resilience, and care for their well-being. Services include access to counseling, stress-reduction activities, peer support initiatives, and wellness workshops.

Dean of Students Office

The Dean of Students Office offers assistance with crises, procedural support, and student advocacy. 

Visit the Dean of Students Office webpage

Services for Students With Disabilities 

Supports an inclusive environment through accommodations such as:

  • Adaptive technologies
  • Testing accommodations
  • Alternative-format textbooks

Visit the Services for Students with Disabilities webpage