Student Affairs Office

The mission of the Student Affairs Office is to assist students in successfully attaining their academic goals as a nursing student by providing timely and accurate information, quality service, and personal guidance. The Student Affairs Office serves as the central "hub" for the services that will assist students from the time they apply through graduation. The services and support systems offered include:

  • Recruiting activities for all programs
  • Processing of applicant documents
  • Conducting orientation for all new students
  • Providing financial and scholarship information
  • Planning commencement activities
  • Processing academic affairs and progression issues
  • Providing academic advisors
  • Providing degree plans
  • Clearing and certifying all students for graduation

  • Student Handbook

    • Scholarships

    The University of Texas School of Nursing at Houston offers financial assistance to students by providing resources, information, and scholarship form(s). Students must apply for admission and be accepted before they can apply for these internal School Of Nursing scholarships.

    Scholarship Frequently Asked Questions

    Nurse Traineeship Funds

    Federal Professional Nurse Traineeship funds are available for graduate students on a limited basis.

    The Work/Study/Scholarship (W/S/S) Program

    The Work/Study/Scholarship (W/S/S) Program is designed to allow undergraduate students to work as unlicensed personnel in various institutions throughout the Texas Medical Center.

    Forms

    Newly Admitted Students

    Current Students

    Graduation Forms

    For more information contact:

    Student Affairs Office
    The University of Texas School of Nursing at Houston
    6901 Bertner Avenue, Suite 220
    Houston, Texas 77030
    Phone: 713-500-2100 or 1-800-BE-A-UT-RN (1-800-232-8876)
    Fax: 713-500-2107

    Director and Staff

    Laurie G. Rutherford, MBA

    Director
    Office: SON-216
    Phone: 713-500-2101
    Email: Laurie.G.Rutherford@uth.tmc.edu

    Anne N. Sturm, BS

    Senior Administrative Coordinator, Academic Services
    Office: SON-213
    Phone: 713-500-2181
    Email: Anne.N.Sturm@uth.tmc.edu

    Maggie L. Downey

    Senior Staff Assistant, Front Desk Services and Information
    Office: SON-221
    Phone: 713-500-2108
    Email: Maggie.L.Downey@uth.tmc.edu

    Diana J. Pressley, M.Ed

    Assistant Director of Admissions and Recruitment
    Office: SON-214
    Phone: 713-500-2104
    Email: Diana.J.Pressley@uth.tmc.edu

    Tarsha S. Young

    Administrative Coordinator, Admissions and Recruitment
    Office: SON 212
    Phone: 713-500-2105
    Email: Tarsha.S.Young@uth.tmc.edu

    JoAnn Mendoza

    Administrative Coordinator, Admissions and Recruitment
    Office: SON 225
    Phone: 713-500-2106
    Email: Joann.Mendoza@uth.tmc.edu

    Rhonda R. Richard, MBA

    Administrative Services Officer, Scholarships and Financial Services
    Office: SON 215
    Phone: 713-500-2102
    Email: Rhoda.R.Richard@uth.tmc.edu

    Brandy M. McKnight

    Senior Staff Assistant, Admissions and Recruitment
    Office: SON 223
    Phone: 713-500-2059
    Email: Brandy.M.McKnight@uth.tmc.edu

    Krissy L. Fusilier

    Senior Coordinator, Special Programs, Admissions and Recruitment
    Office: SON 222
    Phone: 713-500-2055
    Email: Krissy.L.Fusilier@uth.tmc.edu