Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Department of Couple and Family Therapy 2024–2025 266 • have a repeated inconclusive and/or diluted drug or alcohol urine screen • refuse to submit to a drug or alcohol urine screen • demonstrate illegal or disruptive actions related to drug or alcohol use • have an arrest for possession of drug paraphernalia or other illegal possession/use of drugs • have a demonstrated dependence to drugs or alcohol will be referred to the graduate Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC) for further action, including the evaluation of potential violations of the KPCOM Code of Behavioral Conduct. Should a student have a valid prescription for the medication, it will be reviewed by KPCOM prior to making the decision to refer the matter to the SPAC. Please note that NSU’s Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Policy prohibits the use and possession of marijuana regardless of whether a valid prescription exists. *In the event of an inconclusive or diluted test result, the student will be required to submit to an additional urine drug screen within 24 hours of the inconclusive/diluted result. Should the repeat test be inconclusive and/or diluted, the student will be placed on an administrative break in enrollment until such time as they can present a negative drug and/or alcohol screen and will be referred to the SPAC for review and possible disciplinary action. As indicated in the HPD Policies and Procedures section of the NSU Student Handbook, students enrolled in the NSU HPD have a continuing duty to disclose any arrest, conviction, guilty or no contest plea, or participation in a pretrial diversion program, or its equivalent, for any criminal offense. Students are required to notify the dean’s office within 10 days of any arrest or subsequent conviction, guilty, or no contest plea, or participation in a pretrial diversion program, or its equivalent, for any criminal offense. While enrolled at NSU, students have a continuing duty to disclose all of the above, along with any arrests or pending criminal charges within 10 days of any arrest or charges being filed. Students must notify the dean and the assistant dean of Student Affairs, or designee, of any arrests or pending criminal charges. A failure to timely disclose any arrests or pending criminal charges may result in disciplinary action, up to, and including, dismissal from NSU. In addition to the background investigation and drug screening(s), immunizations are required prior to entering the program. Students must upload all immunization and physical records to the designated website. These records should not be sent to KPCOM. • The KPCOM Office of Student Affairs will monitor the designated website and track when students have uploaded proof of completing the immunization and physical examination requirements. 2. Registering for Courses Application and enrollment for the Department of Couple and Family Therapy is processed electronically. Following acceptance into the Department of Couple and Family Therapy, students will be eligible to begin enrollment in their courses. Students will be notified via email with the information for courses each term. Students may register via SharkLink at sharklink.nova.edu. Students must complete the Student Enrollment Agreement (SEA) each semester at nova.edu/registrar/services/registration.html or course registration will not occur. Please note that employees of NSU cannot enroll in courses using the electronic system and will need to complete a Student Transaction Form provided by the program director or program coordinator.
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