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Student organizations and committees are a way for students to perform community outreach and explore career options. The Office of Student Services and Student Engagement oversees all TTUHSC El Paso student organizations and interest groups. For more information regarding the application to establish a new organization, please visit https://elpaso.ttuhsc.edu/studentservices/student-organizations/default.aspx or email the Office of Student Services and Student Engagement at elp.studentservices@ttuhsc.edu.
Campus Connect
TechEngage is a TTUHSC El Paso platform to see all current TTUHSC El Paso student organizations along with their events, meeting times, and members. All established organizations must create their organization profile on TechEngage in order to qualify for institutional funding.
Organizations & Committees
Omicron Kappa Upsilon
Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) is a prestigious national dental honor society established in 1914 at Northwestern University Dental School. Its primary mission is to recognize and encourage exceptional scholarship and exemplary character among dental students and
professionals. The society’s name is derived from Greek words symbolizing the dental ideals of “conservation,” “teeth” and “health.” OKU has grown to include component chapters in over 63 dental schools. Beta Nu Chapter was chartered at the Texas Tech Health
El Paso, Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine in 2024. There are component chapters in every dental school in the U.S. New student inductees are commonly selected from among the top 12% of students in each class.
National Organizations
Academy of General Dentistry Student Chapter (AGD)
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)
American Academy of Women in Dentistry (AAWD)
American Association for Dental Research (AADR)
American Dental Education Association (ADEA)
American Student Dental Association (ASDA)
Asia Pacific Dental Student Association (APDSA)
Christian Dental Fellowship (CDF)
Christian Medical and Dental Association (CMDA)
Hispanic Student Dental Association (HSDA)
Psi Omega Dental Fraternity
Student National Dental Association (SNDA)
Other Organizations
Active Minds
Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity
Community Action, Research, and Engaged Service
Collaboration Muslim Health Professional Society
Ortho Study
Club Oral
Surgery
Society
Pediatric Education Dental Society (PEDS)
Student Council
Student Organization Leadership
Council Student Wellness
Committee
Texas Association of Women Dentists (TAWD)
*Students who wish to hold office or leadership positions in student clubs, organizations, or committees or participate in dental educational opportunities, conferences, or meetings both inside and outside of the continental U.S. must be in good academic and professional standing at the time of participation. Approval must be received from the Associate Dean of Student Affairs. Denial to participate can occur as late as 1 week prior to the event.
Students may participate in no more than two events per calendar year, beginning in the D2 year.
Most travel will be counted as a personal day, with limited exceptions. Please consult the Attendance Policy for details.
Students must be in good academic and professional standing, with no current:
- Remediation plans
- CIP/CIEP status
- Professional misconduct concerns
Student organizations must submit a list of all members attending on behalf of the organization.
Students wishing to participate in travel must submit a request through Maxient in the form of a Letter of Good Standing (LOGS)
For more information regarding an existing organization currently on campus, please reach out the Office of Student Services and Student Engagment at elp.studentservices@ttuhsc.edu.
For more information regarding the various organizations prior to establishing the organization, please contact the WLHSDM Office of Student Affairs at HuntSDM.SA.ELP@ttuhsc.edu.
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