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Education PhD Student Life
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Parking
All Education PhD students who plan to park a car on campus will need to obtain a BYU parking permit. PhD Graduate students may obtain a "G" parking permit by bringing a valid vehicle registration, proof of an emissions test, and their BYU student card to the traffic office in 2120 of the Jesse Knight Building. More information can be found on the BYU Parking and Traffic Services website
Health Insurance
BYU requires all continuing education PhD students to have adequate medical insurance for the duration of their enrollment at BYU. The university offers a student health plan through Deseret Mutual Benefit Administrators. Education PhD students who do not submit proof of private insurance through the Route Y Website before the deadline each year will automatically be enrolled and assessed the appropriate premium (single or married student rate) for the BYU Student Health Plan. Education PhD students enrolled in the Educational Inquiry, Measurement and Evaluation (EIME) doctoral program may be eligible to receive a scholarship for health benefits. More information about scholarships for education PhD students is available under the financial page of this Website. For more information about BYU's health plan coverage, visit the BYU Health Plan Website.
Student Health Center
The Student Health Center is available to all education PhD students, their spouses, and their children. It is located on the corner of 900 East and University Parkway, near the MTC. Check the BYU Student Health Center site for more information.
Athletics
Cougar athletes provide sports fans with plenty of opportunities to enjoy watching football, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, soccer and hockey, just to name a few. See BYU Sports for ticket and scheduling information.
Technology Resources
PhD students enrolled in the Educational Inquiry, Measurement, and Evaluation doctoral program are allowed access to a computer lab in 150 MCKB with four PC and four Macintosh computers. A wide array of productivity software is installed on these computers for education doctorate student use. In addition, provisions have been made for wired and wireless connection of student laptops to the university network and the Internet. Education PhD students also have access to the School of Education Teaching and Learning Support Center (TLSC) in 180 MCKB. The TLSC offers over 60 desktop computers with applications for word processing, graphic manipulation, spreadsheet design, presentation creation, audio and video editing, Internet browsing, and instant messaging. Course-specific software packages are also available. Education PhD students may check out digital cameras and camcorders, table computers, external drives, and various scientific probes. Wireless laptop carts may be checked out for classroom use within the building. Videotaping services are available to fulfill course requirements and individual projects.
Stakes and Wards
There are 23 student stakes and over 260 student wards, which serve both married and single students. See BYU Stakes and Wards for more information on ward boundaries and meeting times.
Housing
Student family housing is available in both Wymount Terrace and Wyview Park. These apartments come fully furnished and include commons and recreation areas. Rates vary according to the size of the unit. Visit Student Family Housing for more information.
On-campus housing for single students is available in apartment or dorm style. There are numerous locations around campus to choose from. Additional information can be found at On-campus Housing.
Plenty of off-campus BYU-approved housing for singles is available in the Provo area. Family student housing is available off campus as well. Information on vacancies can be obtained at Off-campus Housing.