PCHCS Students Handbook 2024-2025

ED-V1_25-02-32_EMSA_PCHCS Handbook Update Feb 28 2025 3
NSU Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus Map 274
Appendix 273
Online Course Access, Canvas, and NSU Email 271
Dress Code 271
Winter Research Institute 270
Continuing Dissertation Services 270
Applied Dissertation 269
Incomplete Grades 269
Retake Policy, Student Progress, Academic Probation, and Dismissal 269
Grading Policies and Procedures 268
Withdrawal from a Course 268
Academic Withdrawals 268
Continuing Services 268
Add/Drop Period 267
Continuous Enrollment 267
Attendance 266
Credit Transfer 266
Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP.D.) 266
Council of Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) 266
Student Organizations 266
Clinical Experience and Placement 265
Photographs, Recordings 265
Telecommunications: SharkMail and Internet Access Account 265
Computer Requirements 264
Course Load and Program Completion Time Line 264
Program Requirements Regarding the SLP Praxis Examination and Capstone 264
Transfer of Credit 263
International Students 263
Student Conduct 263
Dismissal 262
Academic Probation 262
Academic Warning 262
Course Failure 262
Incomplete Grades 261
Withdrawal from a Clinical Course/Placement 261
Withdrawal from an Academic Course 261
Grading Policies, Procedures, and Course Failures 260
Academic Promotions and Progression 260
Dress Code 259
Instructional Delivery System 259
New Student Orientation 259
Program Outcomes 258
Master of Science (M.S.) in Speech-Language Pathology Program 258
Community Relations 258
Student Grievance Policy 258
Textbooks 258
NSU Email Policy 258
President’s List, Dean’s List, and Graduation with Honors 258
Incomplete Coursework 257
Withdraw from Course 257
Add/Drop 257
Transfer Credits 257
Academic Advising 257
Attendance 257
Grading Policies 256
Academic Progression 256
Academic Calendar 256
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Speech-Language and Communication Disorders 256
Department of Speech-Language Pathology 256
Additional Specific Policies 255
Clinical Rotations 255
Incomplete Coursework 255
Grading Policies and Procedures 254
Academic Promotions and Progression 254
Dress Code 253
Jacksonville 253
Additional Specific Policies 253
Clinical Rotations 252
Incomplete Coursework 252
Grading Policies and Procedures 252
Academic Promotions and Progression 251
Dress Code 251
Orlando 250
Clinical Rotations 250
Incomplete Coursework 250
Grading Policies and Procedures 249
Academic Promotions and Progression 249
Jewelry, Body Piercing, and Tattoos 249
Physical Exam (Physical Diagnosis) Lab Attire 249
Dress Code 248
Fort Myers 248
Additional Specific Policies 248
Clinical Rotations 247
Academic Advising 247
Incomplete Coursework 247
Grading Policies and Procedures 246
Academic Promotions and Progression 246
Dress Code 246
Fort Lauderdale 246
Department of Physician Assistant 246
Dissertation 244
Comprehensive Examination 244
Incomplete Coursework 244
Academic Promotion 244
Suspension/Dismissal 244
Administrative Withdrawals 243
Grading Policies and Procedures 243
Academic Advising and Administrative Support 243
On-Campus Component 242
Student ID Cards: The SharkCard 242
Travel, Housing, and Parking 242
Computer Services 242
Web Access and Registration: SharkLink, Email/Webmail, Canvas, and Self-Service Banner 242
Textbooks 242
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physical Therapy 242
Course, Instructor, Guest Instructor, and Lab Assistant Evaluations 241
Scheduling of Remediation Examinations After Course Failures 241
On-Campus Institutes for Professional D.P.T. Students 241
Professional D.P.T. Program—Tampa Bay Student Dress Code— Dressing Strategically 240
Communication with Administration and Faculty and Staff Members 240
Academic Progression 239
Attendance 239
Professional D.P.T. Program—Tampa Bay 239
Professional D.P.T. Program—Fort Lauderdale Student Dress Code 239
Communication with Faculty Members 239
Academic Progression 238
Attendance 238
Professional D.P.T. Program—Fort Lauderdale 238
Withdrawal 238
Incomplete Coursework 238
Grading Policies and Procedure 237
Essential Functions/Technical Standards 236
Academic Promotions and Progression 236
Health and Vaccine Requirements 236
Background Checks 236
Professional D.P.T. Programs—Fort Lauderdale and Tampa Bay 236
Department of Physical Therapy 236
Textbooks 234
Professional Membership 234
Participation in Fieldwork Experiences and Doctoral Capstone Experience 232
Authorship Credit and Order Guidelines and Policy 230
Essential Functions 230
Academic Advising and Administrative Support 229
Student Identification Cards: The SharkCard 229
Travel, Housing, and Parking 229
Mobile Device Use 229
Computer Requirements, Proficiency, and Services 228
Conference Attendance and Service-Learning Requirements 228
Incomplete Coursework 228
Assignment Resubmission 228
Submission of Assignments 228
Attendance 228
Participation in Research Project 227
Participation During On-Campus Institutes 227
Participation in the Virtual Learning Environment of the Blended (Hybrid) O.T.D. Program—Tampa Bay 227
Remediation/Retake Policy, if Applicable 226
President’s List and Dean’s List 226
Grading Policies and Procedures 226
Academic Promotions and Progression 225
Accreditation, National Examinations, and Licensure 225
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.)—Tampa Bay 225
Authorship Credit and Order Guidelines and Policy 224
Incomplete Coursework 224
Grading Policies and Procedures 223
Academic Promotions and Progression 223
Dual-Degree Postprofessional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Dr.O.T.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Program 223
Authorship Credit and Order Guidelines and Policy 222
Incomplete Coursework 221
Grading Policies and Procedures 221
Academic Promotions and Progression 221
Postprofessional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Dr.O.T.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Occupational Therapy 221
Textbooks 221
Professional Membership 220
Participation in Fieldwork Experiences and Doctoral Capstone 219
Authorship Credit and Order Guidelines and Policy 218
Essential Functions 217
Academic Advising and Administrative Support 217
Student Identification Cards: The SharkCard 217
Email 217
Mobile Device Use 217
Conference Attendance and Service-Learning Requirements 216
Incomplete Coursework 216
Submission of Assignments 216
Participation in Research Project 216
Remediation/Retake Policy, if Applicable 215
Grading Policies and Procedures 215
Academic Promotions and Progression 214
Accreditation, National Examinations, and Licensure (Applicant Program) 214
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.)—Fort Lauderdale 214
Department of Occupational Therapy 214
Policy on Examinations Reviews 212
Comprehensive Examination 211
Incomplete Coursework 210
Retake Policy, Student Progress, Academic Probation, and Dismissal 210
Grading Policies and Procedures 210
Withdrawal from a Course 210
Academic Withdrawals 209
Continuing Services 209
Continuous Enrollment 209
Attendance 209
Credit Transfer 209
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Health Science Program 209
Online Student Center 208
Credit Transfer 208
Retake Policy, Student Progress, Academic Probation, and Dismissal 208
Grading Policies and Procedures 208
Continuing Service 208
Continuous Enrollment 207
Attendance 207
Doctor of Health Science (D.H.Sc.) Program 207
Course Requirements for Awarding the M.H.Sc. Degree in the Accelerated Dual-Degree Program 207
Accelerated Dual-Degree Master of Health Science (M.H.Sc.)/Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Health Science Program 207
Course Requirements for Awarding the M.H.Sc. Degree in the Accelerated Dual-Degree Program 206
Accelerated Dual-Degree Master of Health Science (M.H.Sc.)/ Doctor of Health Science (D.H.Sc.) Program 206
Continuing Services 206
Continuous Enrollment 206
Credit Transfer 206
Retake Policy 206
Requirements for Graduation 205
Grading Policies and Procedures 205
Attendance 205
Master of Health Science (M.H.Sc.) Program 204
Online Course Access and Canvas 204
Course Registration and Self-Service Banner 204
Accreditation 204
Training Laboratory 202
Clinical Site Requirements 202
Electronic Communications 202
Clinical Externships and Assignment 199
Dress Code 198
Incomplete Coursework 198
Grading Policies and Procedures 197
Retake/Repeat/Remediation 196
Academic Promotions and Progression 195
Academic Calendar 195
Bachelor of Science—Medical Sonography/Master of Health Science (B.S.—MS/M.H.Sc.) 195
Online Course Access and Canvas 194
Course Registration and Self-Service Banner 194
Accreditation 194
Training Laboratory 193
Clinical Site Requirements 192
Electronic Communications 192
Clinical Externships and Assignment 190
Dress Code 189
Incomplete Coursework 189
Grading Policies and Procedures 188
Medical Sonography Program Clinical Hours 188
Retake/Repeat/Remediation 187
Academic Promotions and Progression 186
Academic Calendar 186
Program Objectives—Minimum Expectations 185
Bachelor of Science—Medical Sonography (B.S.—MS) 185
Concurrent Master of Health Science Option 185
Online Course Access, Canvas, and NSU Email 185
Training Laboratory 183
Computer Requirements 183
Electronic Communications 183
Clinical Extension of Program 182
Duties and Expectations in Clinical Externships 182
Clinical Externships and Assignment 181
Dress Code 180
Incomplete Coursework 179
Grading Policies and Procedures 179
Retake/Repeat/Remediation 178
Academic Promotions and Progression 177
Bachelor of Science—Cardiovascular Sonography (B.S.—CVS) 177
Nondegree-Seeking Students 176
Online Student Center—Program and Course Communication 176
Online Course Access and Canvas 176
Course Registration and Self-Service Banner 176
Email 175
Administrative Withdrawals 175
Continuous Enrollment 175
Withdrawal from a Course 175
Add/Drop 175
Textbooks 175
Academic Advising and Administrative Support 175
Assessment of Prior Experiences for Academic Credit 174
Transfer Credits 173
Grading Policies and Procedures 172
Attendance 172
Academic Warning 172
Academic Promotions and Progression 172
Bachelor of Health Science (B.H.Sc.)—Online Degree Completion Program 172
Student Code of Conduct, Academic Dishonesty, Committee on Student Progress, and Student Disciplinary/Appeals Policies and Procedures 171
Incomplete Coursework 171
Textbooks 171
Departmental Policies for All Health Science Programs 171
Commencement Ceremonies 171
Academic Advising and Administrative Support 171
Email and Course Communication 170
Online Course Access and Canvas 170
Course Registration and Self-Service Banner 170
Departmental Policies for Online Health Science Degree Programs 170
Department of Health Science 170
Withdrawal 168
Retention and Remediation Policy 168
Community Relations 168
Student Grievance Policy 168
Professional Dress Code 168
Textbooks 168
Academic Advising 167
Clinical and Practicum Experience 167
Attendance 167
Grading Policies 166
Academic Progression 166
Academic Calendar 166
National Recognition 166
Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science Minor in Exercise Science Master of Science in Sports Science 166
Department of Health and Human Performance 166
Clinical Rotations 165
Dress Code 164
Academic Advisers 164
Course Failures/Remediation 164
Retake/Repeat/Remediation 163
Academic and Clinical Promotion 163
Grading Policy 163
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Respiratory Therapy— First-Professional 163
Online Student Center—Program and Course Communication 162
Online Course Access and Canvas 162
Course Registration and SharkLink 162
Administrative Withdrawals 162
Withdrawal from a Course 162
Add/Drop 162
Textbooks 162
Academic Advising and Administrative Support 161
Assessment of Prior Experiences for Academic Credit 161
Grading Policies and Procedures 160
Attendance 160
Academic Warning 160
Academic Promotions and Progression 160
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Respiratory Therapy— Postprofessional 160
Palm Beach 160
Department of Cardiopulmonary Sciences 160
Readmission Following Dismissal 159
Essential Functions of the Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) Student 158
Attendance 158
Affiliation Policy 158
Clinical Experience and Placement 157
Accreditation Compliance 156
Incomplete Coursework 156
Withdrawal from a Course 156
Grading Policies, Procedures, and Course Failures 155
Academic Promotions and Progression 154
Department of Audiology 154
Electronic Communications 152
Textbooks 151
Advising 151
Incomplete Coursework 151
Grading Policies and Procedures 150
Attendance 150
Graduate Certificate in Pre-Anesthesiologist Assistant Studies (Pre-AA Certificate) 150
Academic Promotions and Progression 150
Graduate Certificate in Pre-Anesthesiologist Assistant Studies (Pre-AA Certificate) 149
Additional Specific Policies 149
Electronic Communications 149
Jewelry, Body Piercing, and Tattoos 149
Clinical Rotations 148
Withdrawal 148
Academic Warning/Probation/Dismissal 148
Retake/Repeat/Remediation 147
Academic Promotions and Progression 147
Advanced Placement and Transfer of Credits 147
Policy on Returning Examinations 146
Grading Policies and Procedures 146
Master of Science (M.S.) in Anesthesia— Fort Lauderdale, Tampa Bay, Jacksonville, Denver, and Orlando 146
Department of Anesthesia 146
Department of Speech-Language Pathology 145
Department of Physician Assistant 145
Department of Physical Therapy 144
Department of Occupational Therapy 143
Department of Health Science 143
Department of Health and Human Performance 143
Department of Cardiopulmonary Sciences 143
Department of Audiology 142
Student Organizations Officially Recognized by the University 142
Department of Speech-Language Pathology 142
Department of Physician Assistant 141
Department of Physical Therapy 141
Occupational Therapy Program—Tampa Bay 141
Occupational Therapy Program—Fort Lauderdale 141
Department of Occupational Therapy 141
Department of Health Science 140
Department of Cardiopulmonary Sciences 139
Department of Audiology 139
Department of Anesthesia 139
Accreditation, National Examinations, and Licensure 139
Drug Testing Policy 138
Drug Policy—Zero Tolerance 137
Drug Screening 137
Netiquette 137
Classroom Behavior 137
Dress Code 136
Behavioral Standards 136
Notification of the Appeals Committee Decision 136
Appeals Committee Hearing Process 135
Hearings Protocol and Procedure 135
Appeals Committee Membership 134
Appeals Committee Responsibilities 134
Policy and Procedure 134
Student Appeals 134
Course Remediation—Applies to Professional Programs Only 133
Course Remediation Cost 133
Disciplinary Warning/Probation/Suspension/Dismissal 131
Academic Honesty Policy and Procedure 130
Academic Warning/Probation/Dismissal 129
Process and Procedure 128
Committee on Student Progress (CSP) 128
Graduation with Honors 128
Dean’s List 128
President’s List 127
2. Administrative Break in Enrollment 127
1. Leave of Absence 127
Leave from Studies 127
Academic Withdrawal from a Course/Program 126
Course Failures 126
Transcripts 126
Academic Standing 126
Student Evaluation of Courses and Faculty Members 125
Grade Disputes 125
Transcript Notations 125
Grading System 124
Policy on Returning Examinations 124
Examinations and Grading 124
Audio and Videotaping 124
Internet Service Provider 123
Computer Requirements and Recommendations 123
Email Accounts 123
Academic Advising 123
Promptness 122
Clinical Rotations, Experiences, Placements, Fieldwork, or Externship 122
Faculty Member Responsibility for Missed Assignments 122
Student Responsibility for Missed Assignments 122
General Guidelines 122
Attendance 122
Requirements for Graduation 112
Academic Affairs 112
Reservation of Power 111
Yearly Fees and Expenses (fees subject to change) 110
Program Directors 108
Department Chairs 108
Administration 107
Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences 107
Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences 105
College-Specific Policies and Procedures 105
Visits to Other Institutions 104
Visitors 104
Cell Phones, Computers, Tablets, and Electronic Devices 104
Opt-Out Required 104
Student Insurance Requirement 103
Student Employment 103
Student Assistance Program 102
Social Events and Extracurricular Activities 101
Security Checks 101
Return of University Property 101
Postexposure Policies and Procedures 100
Photographs and Recordings 100
Parking Lot/Garage 100
Notices, Messages, and Posters 99
Email 99
Identification Requirements and Fieldwork Prerequisites 99
Food in the Lecture Halls, Laboratories, and Clinics 99
Dress Code 99
Urine Drug Screen 98
Immunization Requirements 97
Certificate of Physical Examination 97
Health Forms Requirements 97
Background Checks 96
Acceptance of Professional Fees 96
HPD Policies and Procedures 96
Student Lounge/Student Area 95
Computer Laboratories 95
Lost and Found 95
Tampa Bay Regional Campus Library 94
Martin and Gail Press Health Professions Division Library 92
Short-Term Preloans 92
Tuition Credit Policy—Voluntary Drops and Withdrawals 91
Charges and Payments 91
Building Hours 91
Health Professions Division 91
Health Professions Division 89
Division-Specific Policies and Procedures 89
Accreditation 88
Colleges and Academic Units 88
Writing and Communication Center (WCC) 87
Wireless Networking 87
University Libraries 87
Tutoring and Testing Center 86
Title IX/Sexual Misconduct 86
Student Activity Fee Accounts Office 86
SharkPrint 86
SharkCard Services 85
Shark Dining Services 85
One-Stop Shop 84
Office of University Housing 84
Office of Undergraduate Admissions 84
Office of the University Registrar 84
Office of the University Bursar 84
Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement 83
Office of Student Disability Services 83
Office of Student Conduct 83
Office of Student Affairs Marketing 83
Office of Student Affairs at the Regional Campuses 82
Office of Residence Life 82
Office of Recreation and Wellness 82
Office of Pre-Health 82
Office of International Affairs 81
Office of Innovation and Information Technology 81
Office of Financial Aid 81
Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement 80
NSU Public Safety Department 79
Student Medical Center 79
NSU Health 79
NSU Athletics 78
NSU Alumni Association 78
Military Affairs Veterans Resource Center 78
Mako Media Network 77
Center for Student Counseling and Well-Being 77
Center for Academic and Professional Success 77
Campus Shuttle 76
Bookstore 76
ATMs 76
NSU Resources and Administrative Offices 76
E.2 Nonacademic Grievance Procedure 75
E.1 Grievance Procedure for Discrimination Based on Disability 70
E. Additional Grievance Procedures Available 70
D.5 University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Disciplinary Procedures 70
D.4 Administrative Judicial Proceeding 67
D.3 Judicial Conference 64
D.2 Student Judicial Resolution (SJR) 64
D.1 Introduction 61
D. University Disciplinary Procedures 61
C. University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Policy 59
B.48 Worthless Checks 59
B.47 Violation of Disciplinary Status/Conditions 59
B.46 Video and/or Audio Copyright Violation 59
B.45 Unauthorized Recording 58
B.44 Unauthorized Possession of University Property 58
B.43 Unauthorized Entry 58
B.42 Theft or Unauthorized Possession 58
B.41 Fraternity and Sorority Life Manual/Policies 58
B.40 Stalking 58
B.39 Solicitation 57
B.38 Smoking/Tobacco-Free Policy 57
B.37 Retaliation 57
B.36 University Housing and Residence Life Policies and Procedures 57
B.35 Requests or Orders 57
B.34 Removal or Ejection from a University-Sponsored Event 56
B.33 RecWell Center Policies and Procedures 56
B.32 Plagiarism 56
B.31 Parking and Motor Vehicle Policy 56
B.30 Online/Internet Social Networking Usage 55
B.29 Noise 55
B.28 Misuse of Computers or Telecommunications (Technology) 55
B.27 Littering/Projecting Objects 55
B.26 Lake Swimming 55
B.25 Interference with University Investigations, Disciplinary Proceedings, or Records 54
B.24 Identification Cards 54
B.23 Health and Safety 54
B.22 Hazing 53
B.21 Hate-Based Conduct Violations 53
B.20 Harassment or Harm to Others 53
B.19 Guests 53
B.18 Gambling and/or Games of Chance 52
B.17 Fire 52
B.16 False Information (Including Fabrication, Fraud, and Falsification of Records) 52
B.15 Failure to Disclose Criminal Offenses 51
B.14 Facilitating Academic Dishonesty 51
B.13 Emergency Equipment and Procedures 51
B.12 Drugs, Drug Paraphernalia 50
B.11 Distributing or Posting Printed Media 50
B.10 Disorderly Conduct 50
B.9 Dangerous Items 50
B.8 Damage or Vandalism to Property 50
B.7 Contracting on Behalf of the University 49
B.6 Complicity 49
B.5 Cheating 49
B.4 Bribery 49
B.3 Assault/Violence 49
B.2 Animals 48
B.1 Alcoholic Beverages 48
B. Specific Conduct Violations 48
A.18 Bathroom Policy 47
A.17 University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Policy 47
A.16 University Copyright and Patent Policy 46
A.15 University Computer and Telecommunications Use Policy 43
A.14 Student Organization Rights and Responsibilities 42
A.13 Off-Campus Residency 42
A.12 Jurisdiction of University Policies and Procedures 42
A.11 International Travel Registration Requirement and Program 41
A.10 Leave of Absence Policy 41
A.9 Indebtedness to the University 39
A.8 Image Use Statement 38
A.7 Student Account Holds 38
A.6 Health Policies 36
A.5 Flexibility in Policies 36
A.4 Excused Absences for Participation in Cocurricular Activities 35
A.3 Drug-Free Schools and Campuses 34
A.2 Appropriate Conduct and Consensual Relationships Policy 34
A.1 Alcohol Policy 32
A. General Administrative Policies and Guidelines 32
NSU Interfaith Work-Restricted Religious Holiday Calendar 30
NSU University-Wide Religious Holiday Policy 29
Conduct Standards 29
Academic Inactivity Policy 28
Academic Standards 26
Code of Student Conduct and Academic Responsibility 26
Degree Conferral Process 25
Health Care Privacy (HIPAA) Statement 24
Deceased Student Records 24
Conduct Notifications 24
Release of Student Information 24
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 22
University Equal Opportunity/Nondiscrimination Policy 21
Statement on Student Rights and Responsibilities 21
Nova Southeastern University 19
Policies and Procedures 19
NSU Core Values 18
NSU’s Mission 18
NSU’s Vision 18
University Vision Statement, Mission Statement, and Core Values 18
Reservation of Power 17
Foreword 16
Foreword/Reservation of Power 16
ED-V1_25-02-032_EMSA PCHCS Handbook Update COVER 275
Blank Page 2

RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy NDE4MDg=