Optometry Student Handbook 2024-2025

Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook V Mako Media Network........................................ 69 Military Affairs Veterans Resource Center...... 69 NSU Alumni Association................................... 70 NSU Athletics..................................................... 70 NSU Health.......................................................... 71 Student Medical Center...........................................71 NSU Public Safety Department......................... 71 Office of Innovation and Information Technology....................................72 Office of University Housing.............................72 SharkCard Services............................................72 SharkPrint...........................................................73 Shark Dining Services........................................73 Title IX/Sexual Misconduct ...............................74 University Libraries............................................74 Wireless Networking.........................................75 Writing and Communication Center (WCC)....75 UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATORS.........................76 COLLEGES AND ACADEMIC UNITS....................78 ACCREDITATION...................................................79 DIVISION-SPECIFIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES HEALTH PROFESSIONS DIVISION.............81 HEALTH PROFESSIONS DIVISION......................83 Building Hours....................................................83 Charges and Payments......................................83 Tuition Credit Policy—Voluntary Drops and Withdrawals................................................83 Short-Term Preloans......................................... 84 Martin and Gail Press Health Professions Division Library................................................. 84 Tampa Bay Regional Campus Library.............. 86 Lost and Found...................................................87 Computer Laboratories.....................................87 Student Lounge/Student Area..........................87 HPD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.....................88 Acceptance of Professional Fees......................88 Background Checks...........................................88 Health Forms Requirements............................ 89 Certificate of Physical Examination...................89 Immunization Requirements...............................89 Urine Drug Screen...................................................90 Dress Code..........................................................91 Food in the Lecture Halls, Laboratories, and Clinics...........................................................91 Identification Requirements and Fieldwork Prerequisites.....................................91 Email.................................................................... 91 Notices, Messages, and Posters........................91 Parking Lot/Garage...........................................92 Photographs and Recordings............................92 Postexposure Policies and Procedures............92 Return of University Property...........................93 Security Checks..................................................93 Social Events and Extracurricular Activities....93 Student Assistance Program............................94 Student Employment.........................................95 Student Insurance Requirement.......................95 Affirmative Opt-Out Required............................96 Cell Phones, Computers, Tablets, and Electronic Devices............................................. 96 Visitors............................................................... 96 Visits to Other Institutions............................... 96 COLLEGE-SPECIFIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY......................... 97 COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY..................................99 Administration. ................................................. 99 Mission Statement............................................100 Accreditation.....................................................101 Reservation of Power........................................101 Fees and Expenses...........................................102

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