Optometry Student Handbook 2024-2025

Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook 23 or during NSU-sponsored activities for any purpose. As such, the possession or use of medical marijuana, even if authorized under state law, is prohibited on NSU property and during NSU-sponsored activities. Any NSU student determined to have violated this policy will be subject to referral for prosecution by the appropriate authorities. Other sanctions include evaluation/treatment for drug use disorder (which may include mandatory completion of a drug/alcohol abuse rehabilitation program) or other university sanctioning up to, and including, expulsion. There are serious health risks associated with the abuse of drugs and alcohol. If you, a fellow student, teacher, or coworker has a problem with abuse of drugs and/or alcohol, help can be provided at programs at NSU and in the community. Additional information is available on the Office of Student Conduct website nova.edu/studentconduct. NSU Programs Community Programs Center for Student Counseling and Well-Being For an appointment, call (954) 424-6911 or (954) 262-7050. Student Affairs Building, 3rd floor 3300 S. University Drive Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328-2004 nova.edu/studentcounseling Florida Department of Education, Office of Safe Schools 325 West Gaines Street, Room 1444 Tallahassee, FL 32399 (850) 245-0416 • SDFS@fldoe.org fldoe.org/safe-schools Healthy Lifestyles Guided Self-Change Program For an appointment, call (954) 262-5968 or email gsc@nova.edu. 3300 S. University Drive Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328-2004 nova.edu/gsc Florida Department of Children and Families Substance Abuse Program Office 2415 N. Monroe Street, Suite 400 Tallahassee, FL 32303 (850) 487-2920 myflfamilies.com/service-programs/substance-abuse Broward Behavioral Health Coalition 3521 W. Broward Boulevard Lauderhill, FL 33312 (954) 622-8121 bbhcflorida.org Alcoholics Anonymous: (954) 462-0265 Narcotics Anonymous: (954) 476-9297 When you use or deal in drugs or abuse alcohol, you also risk incarceration and/or fines. The Federal Sentencing Guidelines outline federal penalties for trafficking in drugs. In addition to the federal sanctions, Florida Statutes provide sanctions in regard to the use, possession, and/or sale of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol. Punishment varies depending upon the amount and type of drug and/or alcohol involved. Felony convictions range from one year to life imprisonment. Misdemeanor convictions range from less than 60 days to one-year imprisonment. For additional information, please refer to Chapters 316 and 893 of the Florida Statutes, or consult with a legal representative of your choosing.

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