KPCOM Student Handbook 2025-2026

NSU Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus Map 396
Appendix 395
Online Course Access, Canvas, and NSU Email 394
Dress Code 394
Winter Institute 394
Continuing Dissertation Services 393
Applied Dissertation 393
Incomplete Grades 392
Retake Policy, Student Progress, Academic Probation, and Dismissal 392
Grading Policies and Procedures 392
Withdrawal from a Course 392
Academic Withdrawals 391
Continuing Services 391
Add/Drop Period 391
Continuous Enrollment 391
Attendance 390
Credit Transfer 390
Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP.D.) 390
Student Organizations 390
Clinical Experience and Placement 389
Photographs, Recordings 389
Telecommunications: SharkMail and Internet Access Account 389
Computer Requirements 388
Course Load and Program Completion Time Line 388
Program Requirements Regarding the SLP Praxis Examination and Capstone 388
Transfer of Credit 387
International Students 387
Student Conduct 387
Dismissal 386
Academic Probation 386
Academic Warning 386
Course Failure 386
Incomplete Grades 385
Withdrawal from a Clinical Course/Placement 385
Withdrawal from an Academic Course 385
Grading Policies, Procedures, and Course Failures 384
Academic Promotions and Progression 384
Dress Code 383
Instructional Delivery System 383
New Student Orientation 383
Program Outcomes 382
Master of Science (M.S.) in Speech-Language Pathology Program 382
Community Relations 382
Student Grievance Policy 382
Textbooks 382
NSU Email Policy 382
President’s List, Dean’s List, and Graduation with Honors 382
Incomplete Coursework 381
Withdraw from Course 381
Add/Drop 381
Transfer Credits 381
Academic Advising 381
Attendance 381
Grading Policies 380
Academic Progression 380
Academic Calendar 380
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Speech-Language and Communication Disorders 380
Department of Speech-Language Pathology 380
Dissertation 379
Comprehensive Examination 378
Incomplete Coursework 378
Academic Promotion 378
Suspension/Dismissal 378
Administrative Withdrawals 378
Grading Policies and Procedures 377
Academic Advising and Administrative Support 377
On-Campus Component 377
Student ID Cards: The SharkCard 376
Travel, Housing, and Parking 376
Computer Services 376
Web Access and Registration: SharkLink, Email/Webmail, Canvas, and Self-Service Banner 376
Textbooks 376
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physical Therapy 376
Course, Instructor, Guest Instructor, and Lab Assistant Evaluations 376
Scheduling of Remediation Examinations After Course Failures 375
On-Campus Institutes for Professional D.P.T. Students 375
Professional D.P.T. Program—Tampa Bay Student Dress Code— Dressing Strategically 374
Communication with Administration and Faculty and Staff Members 374
Academic Progression 374
Attendance 373
Professional D.P.T. Program—Tampa Bay 373
Course, Instructor, Guest Instructor, and Lab Assistant Evaluations 373
Professional D.P.T. Program—Fort Lauderdale Student Dress Code 373
Communication with Faculty Members 373
Academic Progression 372
Attendance 372
Professional D.P.T. Program—Fort Lauderdale 372
Withdrawal 372
Incomplete Coursework 372
Grading Policies and Procedure 371
Academic Promotions and Progression 370
Health and Vaccine Requirements 370
Background Checks 370
Professional D.P.T. Programs—Fort Lauderdale and Tampa Bay 370
Department of Physical Therapy 370
Textbooks 369
Professional Membership 369
Participation in Fieldwork Experiences and Doctoral Capstone Experience 367
Authorship Credit and Order Guidelines and Policy 365
Essential Functions 365
Academic Advising and Administrative Support 364
Student Identification Cards: The SharkCard 364
Travel, Housing, and Parking 364
Mobile Device Use 363
Computer Requirements, Proficiency, and Services 363
Conference Attendance and Service-Learning Requirements 363
Incomplete Coursework 363
Assignment Resubmission 363
Submission of Assignments 362
Tardiness 362
Attendance 362
Participation in Research Project 362
Participation During On-Campus Institutes 361
Participation in the Virtual Learning Environment of the Blended (Hybrid) O.T.D. Program—Tampa Bay 361
Remediation/Retake Policy, if Applicable 361
President’s List and Dean’s List 361
Grading Policies and Procedures 360
Academic Promotions and Progression 360
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.)—Tampa Bay 360
Authorship Credit and Order Guidelines and Policy 359
Incomplete Coursework 358
Grading Policies and Procedures 358
Academic Promotions and Progression 358
Dual-Degree Postprofessional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Dr.O.T.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Program 358
Authorship Credit and Order Guidelines and Policy 356
Incomplete Coursework 356
Grading Policies and Procedures 356
Academic Promotions and Progression 356
(Dr.O.T.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Occupational Therapy Programs 355
Postprofessional Doctor of Occupational Therapy 355
Textbooks 355
Professional Membership 355
Participation in Fieldwork Experiences and Doctoral Capstone 354
Authorship Credit and Order Guidelines and Policy 352
Essential Functions 352
Academic Advising and Administrative Support 351
Student Identification Cards: The SharkCard 351
Email 351
Mobile Device Use 351
Conference Attendance and Service-Learning Requirements 351
Incomplete Coursework 351
Submission of Assignments 350
Attendance 349
Participation in Research Project 349
Remediation/Retake Policy, if Applicable 349
Grading Policies and Procedures 348
Academic Promotions and Progression 348
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.)—Fort Lauderdale 348
Department of Occupational Therapy 348
Retention and Remediation Policy 346
Community Relations 346
Student Grievance Policy 346
Professional Dress Code 346
Textbooks 346
Academic Advising 345
Clinical and Practicum Experience 345
Attendance 345
Grading Policies 344
Academic Progression 344
Academic Calendar 344
National Recognition 344
Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science Minor in Exercise Science Master of Science in Sports Science 344
Department of Health and Human Performance 344
Readmission Following Dismissal 343
Essential Functions of the Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) Student 342
Attendance 342
Affiliation Policy 342
Clinical Experience and Placement 341
Accreditation Compliance 340
Incomplete Coursework 340
Withdrawal from a Course 340
Grading Policies, Procedures, and Course Failures 339
Academic Promotions and Progression 338
Department of Audiology 338
Department of Speech-Language Pathology 337
Department of Physical Therapy 337
Department of Occupational Therapy 336
Department of Health and Human Performance 336
Department of Audiology 336
Student Organizations Officially Recognized by the University 335
Department of Speech-Language Pathology 335
Department of Physical Therapy 335
Occupational Therapy Program—Fort Lauderdale and Tampa Bay 334
Department of Occupational Therapy 334
Department of Audiology 334
Accreditation, National Examinations, and Licensure 334
Drug Testing Policy 333
Drug Policy—Zero Tolerance 333
Drug Screening 332
Netiquette 332
Classroom Behavior 332
Dress Code 331
Behavioral Standards 331
Notification of the Appeals Committee Decision 331
Appeals Committee Hearing Process 330
Hearings Protocol and Procedure 330
Appeals Committee Membership 330
Appeals Committee Responsibilities 329
Policy and Procedure 329
Student Appeals 329
Course Remediation—Applies to Professional Programs Only 328
Course Remediation Cost 328
Disciplinary Warning/Probation/Suspension/Dismissal 326
Academic Honesty Policy and Procedure 325
Academic Warning/Probation/Dismissal 324
Process and Procedure 323
Committee on Student Progress (CSP) 323
Graduation with Honors 323
Dean’s List 323
President’s List 323
2. Administrative Break in Enrollment 322
1. Leave of Absence 322
Leave from Studies 322
Academic Withdrawal from a Course/Program 321
Course Failures 321
Transcripts 321
Academic Standing 321
Student Evaluation of Courses and Faculty Members 320
Grade Disputes 320
Transcript Notations 320
Grading System 319
Policy on Returning Examinations 319
Examinations and Grading 319
Audio and Videotaping 318
Internet Service Provider 318
Computer Requirements and Recommendations 318
Email Accounts 318
Academic Advising 318
Promptness 317
Clinical Rotations, Experiences, Placements, Fieldwork, or Externship 317
Faculty Member Responsibility for Missed Assignments 317
Student Responsibility for Missed Assignments 317
General Guidelines 317
Attendance 316
Requirements for Graduation 312
Academic Affairs 312
Yearly Fees and Expenses (fees subject to change) 311
Program Directors 309
Department Chairs 309
Administration 309
Dr. Pallavi Patel School of Rehabilitative Sciences 309
Curriculum Committee 307
Admissions Committee 307
Program Committees 307
Wallace-Ross Society Award 307
President’s Award 306
Golden Apple Award 306
Graduation with Honors 306
Dean’s Award 306
Honors and Awards 306
Examination Question Challenge 306
Appeals Policy for Grading Disputes 306
Grievances and Appeals 306
Readmission Policy 305
Academic and Behavioral Disciplinary Sanctions 305
F. Cultural Competence 305
Best Practice Guidelines for Online Social Networking 304
Potential Consequences of Online Unprofessional Behavior 303
Online Social Networking: A Brief Definition 303
E. Social Media Guidelines 302
D. Violation of Public Laws 302
2. Makeup Examinations 301
1. Test Day Procedures 300
C. Examinations 300
B. Dress Code 299
A. Attendance 298
Code of Conduct 298
2. Course Reexamination, Remediation, and Retakes 297
1. Grade Calculations 297
B. Academic Standing 297
4. Repeated Courses 297
3. Graduation Requirements 296
2. Matriculation 296
1. Academic Records 295
A. General 295
Academic and Curriculum Policies and Procedures 295
Student Health Services 295
Academic Advising 295
Advising 294
Administration/Faculty Office Hours 294
Academic Services 294
Program Goals 294
Foundational and Integrated Medical Sciences Program 294
Delta Kappa Omicron (DKO) 292
The Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) Club 292
Student Organizations 292
Graduation with Honors 291
Golden Apple Award 291
Dean’s Award 291
President’s Award 291
Honors and Awards 291
Brief Therapy Institute (BTI) Committee 290
Curriculum Committee 290
Admissions Committee 290
Program Committees 290
Institutional Review Board (IRB) 289
Academic Dishonesty 288
Code of Conduct 287
C. Graduation Requirements 286
In Progress (IP) 285
B. Academic Standing 285
3. Academic Progress 283
2. Registering for Courses 282
1. Student Responsibility to Obtain Information 281
A. General 281
Academic and Curriculum Policies and Procedures 281
D.M.F.T. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) 280
D.M.F.T. Program Goals (PGs) 279
Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes 279
Vision 279
Mission Statement 279
Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy (D.M.F.T.) 279
Ph.D. Program Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) 278
Ph.D. Program Goals (PGs) 278
Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes 278
Vision 278
Mission Statement 278
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Couple and Family Therapy 278
M.S. Program Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) 277
M.S. Program Goals (PGs) 277
Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes 277
Vision 277
Mission Statement 276
Master of Science (M.S.) in Couple and Family Therapy 276
Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness Coaching Found in the Undergraduate Student Academic Catalog 276
Career Advising 276
Academic Advising 275
Department of Couple and Family Therapy Office 275
Administration/Faculty Office Hours 275
Academic Services 275
Governance of the Program 274
Accreditation 274
Department of Couple and Family Therapy 274
Outstanding Student Dietitian Award 272
Shining Star Award 272
Service Award 271
Nutrition Research Award 271
Honors Designation 271
Golden Apple Award 271
Dean’s Award 271
President’s Award 271
Honors and Awards 271
Honors and Awards Committee 270
Program Advisory Board 270
Curriculum Committee 270
Admissions and Advisory Committee 270
Program Committees 270
11. Student Remediation and Retention 269
10. Program Schedule, Vacations, and Holidays 269
9. Meetings and Conferences 269
8. Emergency Operations 269
7. Student Illness at the Practicum Site 268
6. Transportation and Insurance Coverage 268
5. Site Change 268
4. Completion of SP Hours 267
3. Professional Communication 267
2. Technology Access 267
1. Supervision 266
L. Nutrition Practicums for Supervised Practice 266
K. Student Concerns 265
J. Student Identity 265
I. Professionalism 265
H. Graduation Requirements 265
G. Disciplinary/Termination Procedures 264
F. Background Checks and Drug Screening 263
E. Career Counseling 263
D. Assessment of Student Competence 262
C. Assessment of Prior Learning 262
B. Mission and Goals 261
A. Accreditation Statement 261
Professional Practice Concentration (RDN) 261
3. Professional Online Presence 260
2. Dress Code in the Clinical Setting and on Clinical Rotations 260
1. On-Campus Dress Code 259
B. Dress Code 259
A. Attendance 259
Code of Conduct 259
B. Graduation Requirements 258
Assessment of Prior Learning 257
A. General 257
Academic and Curriculum Policies and Procedures 257
Program Goals 257
Program Mission 257
Master of Science in Nutrition (M.S.) 257
Undergraduate Student Academic Catalog 256
Mission Statement 256
Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition 256
Career Advising 256
Academic Advising 255
Department of Nutrition Office 255
Administration/Faculty Office Hours 255
Academic Services 255
Professional Accreditations 254
Vision Statement 254
Department of Nutrition 254
Golden Apple Award 253
Graduation with Honors 253
Dean’s Award 253
President’s Award 253
Honors and Awards 253
Graduation Requirements 252
Academic and Curriculum Policies and Procedures 252
Career Advising 251
Academic Advising 251
Program Office 250
Administration/Faculty Office Hours 250
Academic Services 250
Mission Statement 250
Medical Education Program 250
Golden Apple Award 248
Service Award 248
Dean’s Award 248
President’s Award 248
Graduation with Honors 248
Honors and Awards 248
Curriculum Committee 247
Admissions Committee 247
Disaster and Emergency Management Program Committees 247
Graduation Requirements 246
Academic and Curriculum Policies and Procedures 246
Career Advising 245
Academic Advising 245
Disaster and Emergency Management Program Office 244
Administration/Faculty Office Hours 244
Academic Services 244
Mission Statement 244
Disaster and Emergency Management Program 244
Student Organizations 243
Service Award 242
Research Award 242
Graduation with Honors 242
Golden Apple Award 242
Dean’s Award 242
President’s Award 242
Honors and Awards 242
Research Committee 241
Program Advisory Committee 241
Curriculum Committee 241
Admissions Committee 241
Program Committees 241
Graduation Requirements 240
Academic and Curriculum Policies and Procedures 240
Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics Found in the Undergraduate Student Academic Catalog 239
Career Advising 239
Academic Advising 239
Department of Health Informatics Office 238
Administration/Faculty Office Hours 238
Academic Services 238
Vision 238
Mission Statement 238
Professional Accreditation 238
Department of Health Informatics 238
Student Organizations 237
Delta Omega Honors 237
Golden Apple Award 237
Public Health Research Award 236
Public Health Service Award 236
Dean’s Award 236
President’s Award 236
Graduation with Highest Honors and Honors 236
Honors and Awards 236
Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC) 236
Research Committee 235
Evaluations Committee 235
Curriculum Committee 235
Community Advisory Council 235
Admissions Committee 235
Program Committees 235
A. Graduation Requirements 234
Academic and Curriculum Policies and Procedures 234
Undergraduate Student Academic Catalog 233
Bachelor of Science in Public Health 233
Vision 233
Mission 233
Department of Public Health 233
Career Advising 233
Academic Advising 232
Department of Public Health Office 232
Administration/Faculty Office Hours 232
Academic Services 232
Professional Accreditations 232
Department of Public Health 232
6. Notification of the Appeals Board Decision 230
5. Appeals Board Hearing Process 230
4. Hearings Protocol 229
3. Appeals Board Membership 229
2. Appeals Board Responsibilities 229
1. Appeals Board Hearing Guidelines 229
C. Appeals Board 229
B. Appeals Policy for Grading Disputes 228
A. Nongrade-Related Grievance 227
Grievances and Appeals 227
D. Dismissal 226
C. Suspension 226
B. Probation 225
A. Reprimand 225
Academic and Behavioral Disciplinary Sanctions 225
Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC) Academic/Behavioral Standards Meeting Protocols and Process 224
Policies and Procedures for Alleged Code of Conduct Violations 224
G. Drug Screening Policy 222
F. Authenticity/Plagiarism 222
E. Illegal, Inappropriate, and Unprofessional Behavior 222
D. Failure to Report a Violation 222
C. Classroom Behavior 220
B. Attendance 220
A. Academic Dishonesty 220
Code of Conduct 220
5. Remediation Examinations and/or Coursework 219
4. Repeat Course/Grade Replacement 218
3. Incomplete Coursework 218
2. In Progress (IP) 218
1. Student Grades 217
B. Academic Standing 217
21. Concurrent Degree Programs 217
20. Student Support Services 217
19. Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC) 216
18. Academic Progress 216
17. Readmission 216
16. Withdrawal from Program 216
15. Leave from Studies 214
14. Withdrawal from a Course 213
13. Drop/Add Period 213
12. Tuition Payment 213
11. Registering for Courses 213
10. Student Files and Information 212
9. Student Concerns 212
8. Student Responsibility to Obtain Information 212
7. Student Identification Numbers and Email Accounts 211
6. Library Skills Policy 211
5. Student Health Insurance 210
4. Disabilities and Academic Accommodations 210
3. Course and Instructor Evaluations 210
2. Addresses 210
1. Academic Records 210
A. General 210
Academic and Curriculum Policies and Procedures 210
Foundational and Integrated Medical Sciences 208
Couple and Family Therapy 207
Nutrition 207
Medical Education 207
Disaster and Emergency Management 207
Health Informatics 207
Public Health 206
Administration 206
Graduate/Professional Degree Programs 206
Student Activity Groups 204
Student Organizations 204
Technology and Innovation Committee 203
Student Progress Committee (SPC) 203
Strategic Planning Committee 203
Scholarships, Honors, and Awards Committee 203
Research Committee 203
Quality Improvement Committee 203
Policy Review Committee 202
Peer Review Committee for Promotion and Continuing Contracts 202
Patient Safety Committee 202
Medical Outreach Programs Committee 202
KPCOM Connect Committee 202
Infectious Disease Committee 202
Gold Humanism Honor Society Committee 201
Faculty Credentials Committee 201
Faculty Interview Committee 201
Faculty Council 201
Dean’s Council 201
Continuing Education and Faculty Development Committee 201
Appeals Board 201
Admissions Committee 201
Academic Curriculum Committee 200
College Committees, Councils, and Boards 200
KPCOM Awards and Scholarships 199
Senior Awards 197
Graduation with Honors 196
Academic Honors 196
Student Honors, Awards, and Scholarships 196
6. Notification of the Appeals Board Decision 196
5. Appeals Board Hearing Process 195
4. Hearings Protocol 195
3. Appeals Board Membership 195
2. Appeals Board Responsibilities 194
1. Appeals Board Hearing Guidelines 194
C. Appeals Board 194
3. Rotation Grade 194
2. Course Grades, Including Examination and Assignment Grades 193
1. Examination Question Challenge 193
B. Grievances Related to Grades 193
A. Grievances Not Related to Grades 192
Grievances and Appeals 192
E. Readmission Policy 191
D. Dismissal 190
C. Suspension 190
2. Professional/Behavioral Probation 189
1. Academic Probation 188
B. Probation 187
A. Warning 187
Academic and Behavioral Disciplinary Sanctions 187
B. Student Progress Committee Meeting Protocols and Process 186
A. Alleged Violations and Complaints 186
Policies and Procedures for Alleged Violations of the Code of Behavioral Conduct 186
M. Drug Testing Policies 184
L. Interprofessional Collaborative Practice 184
K. Cultural Competence 184
Best Practice Guidelines for Online Social Networking 183
Potential Consequences of Online Unprofessional Behavior 182
Online Social Networking: A Brief Definition 182
J. Social Media Guidelines 181
I. Failure to Report a Violation 181
H. Violation of Public Laws 181
G. Illegal, Inappropriate, and Unprofessional Behavior 181
6. USMLE Examination Guidelines 181
5. Board Examinations 177
4. Emergencies During Examinations 176
a. Late Arrival to an Examination 175
3. Makeup Examinations 175
2. Examinations Administered Virtually 175
1. In-Person Test Day Procedures 173
F. Examinations 173
3. Zoom Meetings/Remote Testing Dress Code 171
2. Dress Code in the Clinical Setting and on Clinical Rotations 171
1. On-Campus Dress Code 169
E. Dress Code 169
5. Practicing of Medicine 169
4. Title and Salutations 169
3. Student Involvement on Clinical Rotations 168
2. Student Behavior on Clinical Rotations 168
1. Classroom Behavior 168
D. Behavior 168
3. For Medical Outreach Trips 167
2. For M3 and M4 Rotations 164
1. For M1 and M2 Courses of Study 163
C. Attendance 163
B. Academic Dishonesty 163
A. Professional Conduct 162
Code of Behavioral Conduct 162
2. Withdrawal from a Course 162
1. Withdrawal from the College 161
I. Withdrawal 161
6. Leave of Absence/Administrative Break in Enrollment Records 161
5. Return from a Leave of Absence or an Administrative Break in Enrollment 160
4. Communication with KPCOM during a Leave of Absence or an Administrative Break in Enrollment 160
3. Course Status during an Administrative Break in Enrollment 159
2. Administrative Break in Enrollment (ABE) 159
1. Leave of Absence (LOA) 159
H. Leave from Studies 158
7. In Progress Rotation Policy 158
6. Rotation Failures, Reevaluation, Remediation, and Dismissal Appeal Process 158
5. Rotation Failures 157
4. NBOME COMLEX Examination Failures 157
3. Eligibility for Remediation 155
2. Course Failures 155
1. Course Examination Failures 155
G. Academic Deficiencies 155
3. Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) 155
2. Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE) 154
1. Match Participation—National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) 154
F. Transitioning to Graduate Medical Education 154
8. Meals at Clinical Training Sites 154
7. Housing for Rural Rotations 153
6. M3 and M4—Rural and Urban Heightened-Need Medicine Rotations 152
5. Virtual Rotations 152
4. M4 Selective and Elective Rotations 151
3. M3 and M4 Core Rotations 150
2. Core Campus Site/Clinical Training Site Selection Process 149
1. Clinical Rotations/Core Clinical Campus 149
E. Clinical Education 149
11. During M3 and M4 Years, Predoctoral Osteopathic Principles and Practice and Research Fellowships 148
10. Learning Outcomes Assessment Plan During M1 and M2 Years 148
9. Matriculation into M4 Year 147
8. Course Completion and Promotion 147
7. Clinical Rotation Reporting on Transcript 147
6. Clinical Rotation Grading 145
5. Preclinical Course Remediation 143
4. Preclinical Course Reexamination 143
3. Preclinical Grade Calculations 142
2. Student Grades 141
1. Recusal of Academic Assessment 140
D. Grading and Academic Promotion 140
4. Satisfactory Academic Progress 139
3. Matriculation and Continuous Enrollment 139
2. M3 and M4 Course Years of Study, Predoctoral Osteopathic Principles and Practice and Research Fellowships 139
1. M1 and M2 Course Years of Study 138
C. Academic Standing 138
3. Degree Conferral/Graduation 138
2. Commencement Ceremony Participation 138
1. Requirements 136
B. Graduation 136
9. Shadowing 136
8. Tuition Payment 136
7. Funding of Student Travel to Represent the KPCOM 135
6. Library Skills 134
5. American Heart Association Certification Requirements 134
4. Course and Instructor Evaluations 133
3. Academic Records 133
2. Student Responsibility to Obtain Information 132
1. Student Contact Information 132
A. General 132
Academic and Curriculum Policies and Procedures 132
D. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) 132
2. For Clinical Training 132
1. Prior to Matriculation 131
C. Background Investigation and Screening 131
6. Anatomy Lab Personal Protective Equipment 131
5. Incidents of Exposure to Contagious Diseases 131
4. Student Behavioral/Mental Health Counseling 130
3. Student Health Services 130
2. Student Health and Safety Requirements for Clinical Training 129
1. Immunizations and Physical Examination Requirements 127
B. Student Health 127
3. Administration/Faculty Office Hours 127
2. Career Counseling/Advising 126
1. Academic Advising 125
A. Advising 125
KPCOM Office of Medical Education 124
KPCOM Office of Student Affairs 124
Academic Services and Student Support 124
Sensory 124
Tactile 124
Visual 123
Hearing 123
Strength and Mobility 123
Motor Skills 123
Interpersonal Communication 122
Intellectual, Conceptual, Integrative, and Qualitative Abilities 122
Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progress—Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program 121
Accreditation Standards and Grievance Procedures 121
Professional Accreditation 121
Program Goals 120
Mission Statement 120
Office of Graduate Medical Education 120
Office of Clinical Education 120
Office of Preclinical Education 119
Administration 119
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program 119
Yearly Fees and Expenses 118
Mission Statement 118
Administration 115
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine 115
Dr. Pallavi Patel School of Rehabilitative Sciences 113
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine 113
Additional Policies and Procedures 113
Visits to Other Institutions 111
Visitors 111
Cell Phones, Computers, Tablets, and Electronic Devices 110
Opt-Out Required 110
Student Insurance Requirement 110
Student Employment 110
Student Assistance Program 108
Social Events and Extracurricular Activities 108
Security Checks 108
Return of University Property 107
Postexposure Policies and Procedures 107
Photographs and Recordings 107
Parking Lot/Garage 106
Notices, Messages, and Posters 106
Email 106
Identification Requirements and Fieldwork Prerequisites 105
Food in the Lecture Halls, Laboratories, and Clinics 105
Dress Code 105
Urine Drug Screen 105
Immunization Requirements 103
Certificate of Physical Examination 103
Health Forms Requirements 103
Background Checks / Duty to Disclose Criminal Offenses 102
Acceptance of Professional Fees 102
Policies and Procedures 102
Student Lounge/Student Area 102
Computer Laboratories 101
Lost and Found 101
Tampa Bay Regional Campus Library 100
Martin and Gail Press Library 99
Short-Term Preloans 98
Tuition Credit Policy—Voluntary Drops and Withdrawals 97
Charges and Payments 97
Building Hours 97
General Information 97
College-Level Policies and Procedures 95
Accreditation 93
Colleges and Academic Units 93
Writing and Communication Center (WCC) 92
Wireless Networking 92
University Libraries 91
Tutoring and Testing Center 91
Title IX/Sexual Misconduct 91
Student Activity Fee Accounts Office 91
SharkPrint 90
SharkCard Services 90
Shark Dining Services 89
One-Stop Shop 89
Office of University Housing 89
Office of Undergraduate Admissions 89
Office of the University Registrar 88
Office of the University Bursar 88
Office of Student Disability Services 88
Office of Student Conduct 88
Office of Student Affairs Marketing 87
Office of Student Affairs at the Regional Campuses 87
Office of Residence Life 87
Office of Recreation and Wellness 87
Office of Pre-Health 87
Office of International Affairs 86
Office of Innovation and Information Technology 86
Office of Financial Aid 86
Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement 85
NSU Public Safety Department 84
Student Medical Center 84
NSU Health 84
NSU Athletics 83
NSU Alumni Association 83
Military Affairs Veterans Resource Center 83
Mako Media Network 83
Center for Student Leadership and Global Engagement 82
Center for Student Counseling and Well-Being 82
Center for Academic and Professional Success 81
Campus Shuttle 81
Bookstore 81
ATMs 81
NSU Resources and Administrative Offices 81
E.1 Grievance Procedure for Discrimination Based on Disability 76
E. Additional Grievance Procedures Available 76
D.5 University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Disciplinary Procedures 75
D.4 Administrative Judicial Proceeding 72
D.3 Judicial Conference 70
D.2 Student Judicial Resolution (SJR) 69
D.1 Introduction 67
D. University Disciplinary Procedures 67
C. University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Policy 66
B.48 Worthless Checks 66
B.47 Violation of Disciplinary Status/Conditions 66
B.46 Video and/or Audio Copyright Violation 65
B.45 Unauthorized Recording 65
B.44 Unauthorized Possession of University Property 65
B.43 Unauthorized Entry 65
B.42 Theft or Unauthorized Possession 65
B.41 Fraternity and Sorority Life Manual/Policies 65
B.40 Stalking 63
B.39 Solicitation 63
B.38 Smoking/Tobacco-Free Policy 63
B.37 Retaliation 63
B.36 University Housing and Residence Life Policies and Procedures 62
B.35 Requests or Orders 62
B.34 Removal or Ejection from a University-Sponsored Event 62
B.33 RecWell Center Policies and Procedures 62
B.32 Plagiarism 62
B.31 Parking and Motor Vehicle Policy 61
B.30 Online/Internet Social Networking Usage 61
B.29 Noise 61
B.28 Misuse of Computers or Telecommunications (Technology) 61
B.27 Littering/Projecting Objects 60
B.26 Lake Swimming 60
B.25 Interference with University Investigations, Disciplinary Proceedings, or Records 60
B.24 Identification Cards 60
B.23 Health and Safety 59
B.22 Hazing 59
B.21 Hate-Based Conduct Violations 59
B.20 Harassment or Harm to Others 58
B.19 Guests 58
B.18 Gambling and/or Games of Chance 58
B.17 Fire 58
B.16 False Information (Including Fabrication, Fraud, and Falsification of Records) 57
B.15 Failure to Disclose Criminal Offenses 56
B.14 Facilitating Academic Dishonesty 56
B.13 Emergency Equipment and Procedures 56
B.12 Drugs, Drug Paraphernalia 56
B.11 Distributing or Posting Printed Media 56
B.10 Disorderly Conduct 55
B.9 Dangerous Items 55
B.8 Damage or Vandalism to Property 55
B.7 Contracting on Behalf of the University 55
B.6 Complicity 55
B.5 Cheating 54
B.4 Bribery 54
B.3 Assault/Violence 54
B.2 Animals 54
B.1 Alcoholic Beverages 53
B. Specific Conduct Violations 53
A.20 Demonstration Policy 53
A.19 Bathroom Policy 52
A.18 University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Policy 52
A.17 University Copyright and Patent Policy 52
A.16 University Computer and Telecommunications Use Policy 48
A.15 Stewardship of Student Records 47
A.14 Student Organization Rights and Responsibilities 47
A.13 Off-Campus Residency 46
A.12 Jurisdiction of University Policies and Procedures 46
A.11 International Travel Registration Requirement and Program 46
A.10 Leave of Absence Policy 45
A.9 Indebtedness to the University 44
A.8 Image Use Statement 43
A.7 Student Account Holds 42
A.6 Health Policies 40
A.5 Flexibility in Policies 40
A.4 Excused Absences for Participation in Cocurricular Activities 40
A.3 Drug-Free Schools and Campuses 38
A.2 Appropriate Conduct and Consensual Relationships Policy 38
A.1 Alcohol Policy 36
A. General Administrative Policies and Guidelines 36
NSU Interfaith Work-Restricted Religious Holiday Calendar 34
NSU University-Wide Religious Holiday Policy 33
Conduct Standards 33
Academic Inactivity Policy 33
Academic Standards 31
Code of Student Conduct and Academic Responsibility 30
Degree Conferral Process 30
Healthcare Privacy (HIPAA) Statement 29
Deceased Student Records 29
Conduct Notifications 29
Release of Student Information 28
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 27
Distance Education Student Complaint Process 26
University Equal Opportunity/Nondiscrimination Policy 25
Statement on Student Rights and Responsibilities 25
Nova Southeastern University 23
Policies and Procedures 23
NSU Core Values 22
NSU’s Mission 22
NSU’s Vision 22
University Vision Statement, Mission Statement, and Core Values 22
Reservation of Power 21
Foreword 20
Foreword/Reservation of Power 20
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