Welcome new students!
Welcome to the Loma Linda University (LLU) School of Public Health’s (SPH) orientation page. We are so happy that you chose us to be a part of your academic journey. Throughout Orientation, you will learn about the culture and community at LLU. This orientation process is for you to meet your advisers and staff, who are here to support you throughout your academic journey. Here you will find tools and resources to help you transition to SPH.
Welcome new students!
Location: Dr. Nelson’s Zoom - https://llu.zoom.us/j/8761364765
All academic forms are typically submitted to the Academic Programs Office. Please allow sufficient processing time as there are several layers of approval; beginning with the student sign-off, then program approval, School approval, and lastly University Records.
Sign the Student Orientation Acknowledgement Form and review the Student Handbook.
Please fill out the Orientation Acknowledgement form and email it to Debbie Paley at sphacademicaffairs@llu.edu.
Please read and review the student handbook.
Find how to access your email, student ID, and set up your multi-factor authentication.
The Student Services Portal is where students can access all of their personal account information for both academics and finance.
Canvas is an online course platform. All SPH courses, communities, such as field practicum, culminating experiences, and more are housed in Canvas.
Adorée Hatton is your Library Liason, see how she can help you access the millions of resources available to you through the LLU Library.
LLU onTrack tracks your degree progress and includes your academic program plan.
ZOOM is an LLU supported and licensed application for conducting online meetings and presentations.
Students enrolled in on-campus programs will see immunization holds on their Registration Portal. Visit the Student Health Service website for instructions on how to clear these holds.
On-campus students are required to attend chapel if enrolled in courses that begin before 3 p.m. on days when there is chapel. Chapel meets on Wednesdays. The second week of the quarter is “Week of Renewal” where chapel will meet Monday through Friday that week. Check email for altered morning schedule to accommodate chapel. ID badges are required to record chapel attendance. If you have any further questions, contact Debbie Paley at dpaley@llu.edu.
Loma Linda University offers residential housing for students in Lindsay Hall and Daniells Residence Complex.
Visit the Registration Dates webpage for more information.
For more information about Independent Study Plans and Load Validation Information, visit https://llu.edu/academics/registrar-records/registrar-records-faq.
You can view Course Withdrawal Deadlines at either of the following:
You may contact Marina Bravo (mbravo@llu.edu) at the School of Public Health Finance Office for:
* Academic years begin in the summer quarter.
FAFSA applications are available on Sunday, October 1, 2023. Students are recommended to submit their FAFSA application four weeks before registration. If you have any questions, please contact the Financial Aid Advisor for the School of Public Health at (909) 558-4509.
Students are encouraged to submit the School Scholarship Application during the Fall term of each year in the program. The criteria for eligibility vary. For a comprehensive list of awards and scholarships in the School of Public Health, please visit pages 284-287 of the Student Handbook. NOTE: The determination of the amount of scholarship and award dollars at LLU is influenced by FAFSA data. Some students may be eligible to receive only a portion of their scholarship award. Please contact your financial aid advisor if you have any questions.
If you have any further questions about awards and scholarships at SPH, visit https://publichealth.llu.edu/finances-0.
For more information about Financial Life, visit LLU's Financial Life page at https://llu.edu/campus-and-spiritual-life/student-services/financial-life!
