Security - Texas Tech Police Department (TTPD)
TTPD is responsible for maintaining 24-hour security on the El Paso campus. There is also 24- hour security at each of the school’s affiliated hospitals. Students are encouraged to request safety escorts to parking areas at night. Call the campus police department if you would like a safety escort or need assistance. TTPD can be reached at 915-215-7111. There are also Emergency Blue Phones located on the campus.
El Paso Police Department (EPDD)
In case of an emergency please remember that 911 could always be your first option.
Identification Badge / ID Badge replacements
You must wear your TTUHSC El Paso badge at all times while on campus. It identifies you as a member of the TTUHSC El Paso medical community and it also gives you access (Proxy access) to restricted areas such as the student lounge and wellness center in the MEB and the building after hours. Lost photo ID badges will be replaced at no charge for the first two times. A third replacement will not be issued unless Student Affairs is contacted. Proxy access may not be granted upon third issue. Students may contact the Texas Tech Police Department for ID replacements at 915-215-7111. ID badges are made on Monday-Friday from 8:00am -5:00 pm
Lockers
Each student will be assigned a locker within the Dental Learning Center at New Student Orientation. Lockers will also be available within the Oral Health Clinic for use during clinical rotations. Each student will need to provide his/her own lock.
Parking
Students, staff, and faculty on the El Paso campus are required to have valid parking permits on their vehicles and must park in the appropriately designated areas. Violators will be ticketed. It is important that students do not park in visitor and/or patient parking. Students will be able to receive their parking permit during New Student Orientation. Parking permit renewals can be obtained on the following link: https://elpaso.ttuhsc.edu/parking/traffic-and-parking/default.aspx
Student Lounge, Gym, and Study Spaces
Dental Learning Center Lounge: Located on the 3rd floor of the Medical Sciences Building II, there is a lounge area for dental students to study on their own or in groups. The lounge provides 24/7 access to students with their TTUHSC El Paso badge.
J Robert and Sherry Brown Student Lounge: The student lounge and wellness center are located on the 1st floor of the Medical Education Building. The wellness center includes a gym, game room and lounge for student use. They are available to all enrolled students 24 hours per day, seven days a week, by using your ID badge for access. Faculty, staff, and residents are prohibited from its use. For more information regarding COVID-19 changes in this area, please contact the Office of Student Services at (915) 215-4370.
Quiet Room: The quite room is located in the Doris F. Eisenberg Library of the Medical Education Building. The quiet room has lounge chairs and is for students to rest, meditate, do yoga or even take a nap. Reservations to use the space and other study spaces within the library can be made by going to https://elpaso-ttuhsc.libcal.com/
Study Rooms: Study rooms can be found within the 3rd floor of the Medical Education Building and 1st floor of the Medical Sciences Building II. Policies as a result of COVID-19 have limited the amount of student allowed per study room. To view the policies and reserve study rooms, please visit https://elpaso-ttuhsc.libcal.com/
Diversity, Inclusion, and Global Health (DIGH) Lounge: Free services include Wi-Fi, gaming systems, a big-screen TV with DVD player, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a toaster, drinks and snacks are also available. FSB, 5310 El Paso Dr. El Paso, TX 79905
TTUHSC El Paso Food Pantry
The TTUHSC El Paso food pantry to open to all students and is located in the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Global Health (DIGH) Student Lounge. The lounge requires badge access to enter (all students are granted access when they receive their TTUHSC El Paso IDs) and is open 24/7, 7 days a week as students with valid TTUHSC El Paso can enter at any time. Access to pantry is monitored by the DIGH as well as the TTUHSC El Paso Police Department.
There are a variety of foods that are donated to the pantry. Food is non-perishable and does not need to be refrigerated. The food can vary depending on the donation. The food pantry is always available and welcome to any students that need it.
The TTUHSC El Paso Food Pantry is located a couple blocks off campus at 5310 El Paso Dr., El Paso, Tx 79905.
For donations, please contact the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Global Health at 915-215- 4805.
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