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. However, if you are selected for LEAD and have other accommodations, please let us know as soon as possible.
Yes, Embassy Suites can provide shuttle to and from UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry. Embassy Suites can arrange for a sign-up sheet with dates and times through the front desk.
Embassy Suites requires a credit/debit card on file for Student’s portion of the room, which will be closed out at check out. Either credit card or debit is required upon check-in. With a credit card – a pre-authorization is taken upon check-in and closed to final amount upon departure. With a debit card – the bank will remove the money from the account and place it on a hold. Final payment is charged upon check-out. Any extra money will be returned to the account by the bank. The time is different with each bank as to how quickly it is returned but usually within one business day. If there is a payment at check in, is this the full amount or a percentage of the total stay? Full amount. But if the client is staying longer than a week (i.e. 30 days), we can charge weekly vs all 30 days up front.
Yes, at the Embassy Suites, in most cases, you will room with another same-gender student; if for some reason you need to room alone, please let us know as soon as possible. Students who choose to room alone will be responsible for the full nightly rate.
If you have a roommate preference who is also selected for LEAD, please let us know right away; only same-gender students can room together.
Student can leave cash for their room and tax. Cash is required for the full amount for the amount of days they are staying. If students are staying for an extended time, Embassy Suites can process on a week-to-week basis.
Yes, a valid credit/debit card or cash.
Yes, please let us know of ANY hotel issues immediately.
Each student will have their name on the hotel account and can let Embassy Suites know who they are and what to charge, such as room service. Let the staff know Student’s name and Embassy Suites will charge their account.
Embassy Suites is currently providing a grab-n-go for breakfast; please check their website for updates.
Please see hotel website for cancelation information.
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