UMMC Updates

Telehealth Hotline:

For any student exhibiting symptoms related to COVID-19 (fever, cough or shortness of breath) and concerned with their level of risk for the disease, a hotline has been established by the UMMC Center for Telehealth. The hotline can also be used if you are returning from traveling either out-of-state or internationally.

Students who wish to be screened for their COVID-19 risk level can call 601-496-6284, M-F from 8AM-5PM, to speak with a clinician.

Clinical Rotations:

Per Dr. Ralph Didlake: "I have directed all UMMC deans to extend the suspension of on-campus student activities through May 1, 2020. This includes traditional lectures, large group labs, and clinical rotations. On-line learning will continue. There will be some officially-approved exemptions to this suspension but only under the direction of Dr. Jerry Clark or the dean of your school."

Additional Information:

For further updates on COVID-19, please refer to the Coronavirus Updates page on the UMMC Intranet or select the red banner at the top of the UMMC homepage.

The CDC’s “how-to” hand washing videos can be found here.

#UMMCStrong

Office of Academic Support

The Office of Academic Support remains available to students, residents, fellows, and faculty in all schools, and services can be provided from a distance. The Office of Academic Support provides oversight to the following support services: Academic Accommodations, Academic Consulting Services, Academic Success Kiosk, Excellent Teacher (Residents and Faculty), University Tutoring Services, and Writing Support Services.

To request services, follow the link and complete the appropriate request for services forms. http://www.umc.edu/academic_support/

The Academic Success Kiosk (ASK) is an online, self-paced resource available to students via Canvas. ASK addresses time management, study skills, and professionalism. To register for the ASK course, follow the link and complete the request form. http://www.umc.edu/ASK

Office of Enrollment Management

If you need to order a transcript click here, download the form, and email it to transcripts@umc.edu which is also listed at the top of the form.

If you need assistance please email the following contacts:

• Enrollment Verification: Hattie Willis – hmwillis@umc.edu
• Licensure Forms: Lauren Nichols – lnichols3@umc.edu
• Questions about VA benefits: Lauren Nichols at lnichols3@umc.edu or call the VA number at 1-888-442-4551

You can also contact anyone with Enrollment Management by clicking here.

Student Counseling and Wellness Center

The Student Counseling and Wellness Center remains available to all students at all schools to provide counseling services and medication management via phone sessions. All appointments can be scheduled by emailing scwc@umc.edu.

UMMC 2020 Farmer's Market

Enjoy farm-fresh fruits and veggies all year long with produce from Foot Print Farms. Purchase your favorites, right on campus, at the UMMC Farmer’s Market. Mark your calendar for these Fridays: June 19 & July 31.

You can choose from: apples, arugula, bananas, broccoli, carrots, cilantro, collards, mustard, onions, oranges, Swiss chard, turnips, and more. Veggie boxes, containing an assortment of fruits and vegetables, are also available in 7-pound and 15-pound sizes. Other specialty items include: Carrot spread, Chicken wraps, Ready-to-eat soups, Sweet potato bread, Sweet potato spread and Veggie wraps.

Cash, check, and debit/credit cards accepted. For more information, contact everydaywellness@umc.edu.

The Murmur

If you have news or events concerning your school or program coming up that you would like to submit to The Murmur, please send them to John Bobo at jfbobo@umc.edu. Please send any news from around campus, important announcements, updates from your organization, class/school events, classified ads, and reports from community service projects. If you have photos, don’t forget to include a them for some visual appeal!

Also, contact John Bobo with any ideas you have for stories, features, columns, or even games.

UMMC Rowland Medical Library

While the Rowland Medical Library is now physically closed, as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, library faculty members are available to assist UMMC students. There is a resource guide which will assist in answering many questions. Here is the link to the resource guide, which will continue to be updated:

http://umc.libguides.com/remote-teaching-learning

You have full access to all of the library’s electronic resources during this time. Remember that it’s important to go through the library website to access resources. You will be asked to log in with your UMC credentials (user name and password; user name is just the first part of your email address, not the whole address) when you first connect to full text. As long as your browser window remains open, you shouldn’t have to log in again, up to 24 hours.

If you have any questions, please contact: Dr. Dean James at ddjames@umc.edu. Additional resources can be found here.

Student Union Fitness Center

Due to recent events concerning COVID-19 the UMMC Student Union fitness and recreation center will be closed from March 16-27.

Office of Student Financial Aid Services

The Office of Student Financial Aid Services remains available to students of all school. The Office is currently working remotely but if you need anything you can reach us by email or by telephone.

• Phone: 601-984-1117
• Emails:
  • Student Financial Aid – financialaid@umc.edu
  • Student Loans – acct-studentloans@umc.edu

Additional assistance with UMMC Institutional Loans is available here or 1-888-549-3274.

The 2020-2021 FAFSA needs to be completed NOW at www.https://fafsa.ed.gov!!

Student Accounting

For student health insurance and insurance waiver questions:

• Phone: 601-984-1062
• Email: rmccright@umc.edu

For third party billing questions such as if your employer or a military sponsor will pay your tuition:

• Phone: 601-815-9702
• Email: ksingleton2@umc.edu

For tuition account inquiries or questions about a financial aid refund:

• Phone: 601-984-1061
• Email: Acct-student-accounting@umc.edu or ssingleton@umc.edu

Account payments may be made one of three ways:

1. Online through the student portal (by credit card or electronic check)
2. By mailing a payment to the address below (please make checks payable to UMMC-Student Accounting and include your student number)
3. By phone to 601-984-1060 (credit card payments only)

Tax Forms (1098T forms) were mailed out in January. If you have not received yours please call 601-984-1060 and we can send you a replacement.