The University of Texas Medical Branch

UT Medical Branch is on a 85-acre campus in the small town setting of Galveston, Texas, not far from Houston.

UT Medical Branch Student Activities

There are many activities and organizations for UT Medical Branch students to join – including a campus newspaper, and more.

Interested in Greek life? UT Medical Branch has fraternities but does not have sororities.

UT Medical Branch has the Texas Medical Association. In fact, more students participate in the Texas Medical Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at UT Medical Branch include American Medical Student Association, American Medical Women's Association, Texas Association Latin American Medical Students and National Medical Student Association.

UT Medical Branch students' favorite campus events are Quest and Orientation, All Sports Day and Primary Care Day.

Does UT Medical Branch Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at UT Medical Branch.

UT Medical Branch offers on-campus housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

UT Medical Branch offers coed housing.

UT Medical Branch Athletics

At UT Medical Branch there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at UT Medical Branch:

Safety at UT Medical Branch

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

The University of Texas Medical Branch is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The UT Medical Branch campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

UT Medical Branch offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students.

Plan a Visit to UT Medical Branch

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit UT Medical Branch, take Interstate 45 to Galveston, TX. If you need to fly, book your flight to William P. Hobby airport.

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Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore UT Medical Branch's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

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