LEAD Frequently Asked Questions
Acceptance, application, and eligibility
College students who have just completed year 1 {30-59 hours}, year 2 {60-89 hours}, or year 3 {90+ hours}.
Yes, if your school offers that service, and as long as transcripts are official, please have school send to LEAD@uthscsa.edu.
If you do not have your Science GPA, go ahead and indicate "N/A (see transcript)" for that answer. The Program Director will be reviewing transcripts, so she will be able to see your overall performance in science courses.
Not at this time; only Texas residents/US citizens should apply.
Yes, permanent residents can apply; copy of Permanent Resident Card will be required, please send to LEAD@uthscsa.edu.
Yes; please note you will need to provide a valid driver license number when completing the criminal background check form which you will recieve after selected; if for some reason, you do not have a driver license number to provide, you will be asked to provide your social security number.
Photographs are requested to assist the committee members in identifying and remembering applicants considered for acceptance in LEAD.
Yes, your immunizations should be up-to-date prior to participating in LEAD. See immunizations listed here: Immunizations
Your application will be considered complete and reviewed once you: submit online application/all questions answered (including two names for recommendations), and submit your photo and all official transcripts.
Yes, you will be notified by email in April, whether you are selected or not; you will be contacted at the email address provided in the application.
Accommodations
No. All the hotels in the area stopped offering transportation service after the COVID-19 pandemic. We always ask every year and will update you if that changes.
The hotel has a special rate for us, which is lower than the one posted on their site. Each room has a sofa bed as well. All these rooms are subject to availability upon confirmation you need a room:
Studio Queen (Up to 3 students): $89
One bedroom King (Up to 3 students): $105
Suite with 2 double beds (Up to 3 students): $122
Suite with 2 bedrooms (King and Queen / Up to 5 students): $165
Suite with 2 bedrooms (Queen and 2 doubles / Up to 5 students): $210
No. However, if you are selected for LEAD and have other accommodations, please let us know as soon as possible.
This is up to you. You can request your own room, or you can request to share the room with one or more students, depending on the size of the room. However, keep in mind that the more you split the cost with other people the cheaper it will be for all of you.
Yes. However, this is something that you will work out with the hotel directly when checking in and/or checking out.
The hotel requires a credit/debit card on file for each room during check in. Final payment is charged upon check-out. Then you will have time to decide if the credit card on file is charged or you pay cash after receiving your stipend.
You can leave a cash deposit for the amount the hotel requests. You can also share a room with another student who has a credit card.
The hotel will have a list of the names of the students per room. Please inform the front desk when you order anything personal so they know who to charge it to.
It is recommended that you arrive the day before so you can be on time on Monday morning; especially if you will be staying at the hotel.
Dress code
Meals, breaks, weekend
Yes, Wendy’s, Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, and Jimmy John’s, are located very close by. Starbucks is on campus. Also, you can walk to the University Hospital cafeteria through two buildings (School of Dentistry and University Hospital).
Yes, everyday, at least an hour, sometimes longer.
The LEAD schedule is fairly jam-packed, however, there also will be a few breaks throughout, and when possible, Friday afternoons clear for travel (not guaranteed).
Often the hotel we recommend does offer free breakfaste/dinner, but you will recieve more accommodations information soon!
Laptop
Parking
Yes, see schedule of fees HERE . Please note, LEAD 1, 2, and 3 students will be charged for an entire month even though the program is three weeks; Zone 4 Non Reserved is usually available.
Yes, please be sure the name you provide on the online application and the name on your driver license match exactly; also please jot down your vehicle's VIN, license plate number, make, model, color, and year to present at parking office.
No, except during weekends and after business hours during the weekdays.
Yes, it is possible; please keep all receipts. You will have an opportunity to go to UT Police on the first morning, after Orientation to do a couple of things: pick up your badge ID, and pay for your parking permit. However, before that time, if you park in the visitor's parking or at a parking meter, you will have to pay for that. It should not be signficant, but we suggest having some change or cash available for at least half a day's worth. If for some reason there is a delay in receiving your badge or parking permit, then there could be more charges.
Please note, you will be reimbursed for UT parking and UT parking permits, after the LEAD program is over; receipts will be required.
Stipend
Yes, if selected, a stipend will be awarded by the end of the program, in the form of a check.
Many students opt to use this stipend to pay for their hotel accommodations.
Yes, you must attend all sessions.
It is possible that your stipend could change due to missing sessions.
Yes, at Frost bank; there is one location near the SOD.
No other stipend is awarded, however you will be reimbursed for UT parking and UT parking permits, so please keep all receipts, to turn in at the end of the Program. No other funds are provided; please plan appropriately.
Yes, due to poor attendance/participation or disrespectful/inappropriate behavior. Any issues would be reviewed by the director or committee and dismissal would be determined and approved by the program director, Dr. Pineda.
If you have a question that is not answered on this FAQ, please contact LEAD@uthscsa.edu