Nursing Student Handbook 2012-2013

70 NSU Student Handbook 2012–2013 Veterans Bene ts Department of Veterans Affairs educational bene ts are designated to provide eligible individuals with an opportunity for educational and career growth. Eligible veterans and their dependents should contact the Veterans Benefits Office at (954) 262-7236; toll free 800-541-6682, ext. 27236, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., at the William and Norma Horvitz Administration Building. You can visit the Veterans Education Bene ts Web page at www.nova.edu/ nancialaid/veterans/ as well. If you have any questions concerning eligibility, you may also contact the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) at 888-442-4551 or visit their Web site at www.gibill.va.gov . Standards of Progress A student receiving veterans education benefits must maintain satisfactory academic progress (SAP). Standards for SAP are published at www.nova.edu/sap . A student who, at the end of the SAP evaluation period, has not met satisfactory academic progress may file an appeal based on extenuating circumstances. With an approved appeal, a veteran student may be certified veteran education benefits on a probationary basis. If the student does not meet satisfactory academic progress by the end of the probationary period (one evaluation period), the student’s veterans education benefits will be terminated. For VA payment of benefits purposes, an I (Incomplete) designation for a course must be converted to a credit grade counting toward graduation, or a failing grade, by the end of one calendar year, unless permission for a delay is granted by the academic program office and/or dean for that program. Grade/Progress Reports for Students Receiving Veterans Bene ts Nova Southeastern University furnishes each student with a Notification of Posting of Grade with instructions on how to view an unofficial transcript that shows current status of grades and earned semester hours for all courses completed and/or attempted, and grades for courses in which the student is currently enrolled. At the end of every evaluation period (e.g., term, semester) each veteran can request an official transcript that shows the current status of grades and earned semester hours for all courses completed and/or attempted. This transcript can be obtained from the One-Stop Shop at the William and Norma Horvitz Administration Building or Terry Administration Building or online at https://sharklink.nova.edu/cp/home/displaylogin . Conduct Policy for Students Receiving Veterans Bene ts All VA students are expected to comply with the legal and ethical standards of Nova Southeastern University. Academic dishonesty and/or nonacademic misconduct will result in disciplinary action. Speci c instances of misconduct include, but are not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, knowingly furnishing false information to the institution, and forging or altering institution documents and/or academic credentials. The institution reserves the right to require a student to withdraw at any time for misconduct as described above. It also reserves the right to impose probation or suspension on a student whose conduct is determined to be unsatisfactory. Students who feel their rights have been denied are entitled to due process. Students should refer to the Appeals and Grievance Procedures listed in this student handbook.