Fall 2025 Course Registration Now Open
Regular registration for Fall 2025 is currently open and ends on in myUTH. If you have questions regarding registration, please email the Office of Academic Affairs at [email protected].
For fall 2025, McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston courses will be taught both in-person and online. Students registered for in-person classes are expected to attend the on-campus sessions during the scheduled time and day each week. Students enrolled in web-based classes will complete all coursework 100% online.
The fall 2025 semester will begin on Monday, Aug. 25. For a full list of courses offered in the fall, visit the Semester Schedule webpage.
McWilliams Bragging Points
Members of our McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics Community have recently achieved noteworthy accomplishments. We want to recognize and applaud these individuals.
- We are proud to announce that Morgan Foreman successfully defended her dissertation on July 3. She will become a PhD Graduate this coming August so join us in congratulating her!
- Congratulations to DHI Candidate Aiman Alrawabdeh as he successfully defended his Translational Project on July 10 and will earn his degree next month.
- McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics Senior Administrative Manager Martha Shumaker recently received an employee spotlight award at the University Classified Staff Council’s Annual workshop. Martha is the heartbeat of the Office of Academic Affairs and does an incredible job keeping our office running smoothly. Please help us congratulate her on this well-deserved award.
Unique Opportunities for Students
DSHS Internships for Fall 2025
- Interested in an internship with the Texas Department of State Health Services? There are numerous opportunities located across the state. Click here for more: https://www.dshs.texas.gov/internships-at-dshs/internship-opportunities.
2025-2026 SIC Applications
- Student Intercouncil (SIC) at UTHealth Houston is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. We invite all qualified students to apply by the August 1st deadline. The available roles include SIC International Representative and SIC Member-at-Large Representative.
AMIA Career Webinar – Pharmaceutical Industry
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Aimed at emerging, early-career, and transitioning professionals, this webinar series highlights diverse career paths across the informatics industry—from commercial and AI firms to consulting, government, public health, and standards organizations.
- Biomedical Informatics Career Journeys in the Pharmaceutical Industry
- August 13 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CT
McWilliams In the News
Federal Trade Commission data from March of this year shows that consumers reported losing more than $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024. Professor Jim Langabeer, PhD, EdD, MBA, EMT, recently wrote an article for Psychology Today exploring why people fall for fraudulent schemes.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Important Dates
| Aug. 8 | PhD - Last day to defend proposal |
| Aug. 8 | Last class day for summer 2025 semester |
| Aug. 11 - 14 | Final exams & evaluations for summer 2025 |
| Aug. 14 | Electronic copy of capstone paper, translational projects or dissertations due via Canvas |
| Aug. 22 | Fall 2025 regular registration ends in myUTH |
| Aug. 22 | Fall 2025 tuition and fees due |
| Aug. 25 | First class day for fall 2025 semester |
| Aug. 25 - Sept. 10 | Late Registration & Add/Drop for fall 2025 open in myUTH |
| Sept. 1 | Labor Day Holiday – University is closed |
Visit our website for a full list of research seminar dates and access to recordings for past seminars.
Office of Academic Affairs
7000 Fannin, Ste. 650 Houston, TX
Phone: 713.500.3591
Email: [email protected]
7000 Fannin, Ste. 650 Houston, TX
Phone: 713.500.3591
Email: [email protected]
