Optometry Student Handbook 2024-2025

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NSU Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus Map 144
Appendix 143
Changes in the Student Handbook 142
Code of Behavioral Standards 142
Appeals Board 142
Procedure to Appeal Mandated Academic Dismissal 141
The Student Performance Advisory Committee (SPAC) 141
Reexamination and Remediation Policy 141
Readmission Policy 140
Academic Standing 140
Incomplete Coursework 140
Grade Disputes 139
Grade Point Average (GPA) 139
Grading Policies and Procedures 138
Examination Policies and Procedures 138
Requirements for Graduation 137
Curriculum 137
Master of Science (M.S.) in Clinical Vision Research 137
Academic Standing, Readmission, and Remediation 136
Penalty for Late Registration 136
Incomplete Coursework 136
Grade Disputes 135
Grade Point Average (GPA) 135
Grading Policies and Procedures 135
Examination Policies and Procedures 134
Requirements for Graduation 134
Curriculum 134
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Vision Science 134
Article VIII. Revisions 133
Article VII. Procedures for Appeal 133
Article VI. Reporting 133
Article V. Records 132
Article IV. Honor Court Administration 128
Article III. College of Optometry Rules of Conduct 127
Article II. Jurisdiction 127
Article I. Purpose 127
Honor Court 127
Code of Behavioral Standards 126
Externships 126
Class and Examination Schedules 126
National Board Examination 125
Tutoring 125
Student Counseling 125
Advisers 125
Development of Professional Maturity 125
College of Optometry Dress Code 123
Intersession Policies 123
Religious Holidays 123
Attendance 123
Address Change/Name Change 122
Computer-Related Requirements Specific to the College of Optometry 122
Course and Instructor Evaluation 122
Clinical Patient Encounter Log 121
Volunteer Service 121
Requirements for Graduation 121
Notification of the Appeals Board Decision 120
Hearing Process and Protocol 120
Appeals Board Membership 120
Appeals Board Responsibilities 119
Appeals Board Hearing Guidelines 119
Appeals Board 119
Procedure to Appeal Mandated Academic Dismissal 118
The Student Performance Advisory Committee (SPAC) 118
Clinic Courses 117
Didactic Courses 116
Reexamination and Remediation Policy 116
Readmission Policy 115
Clinical Remediation 115
Student Examinations 114
6. Leave of Absence Records 114
5. Return from Administrative Break in Enrollment 114
4. Communication with the CO During a Leave of Absence/Administrative Break in Enrollment 113
3. Course Status During an Administrative Break in Enrollment 113
2. Administrative Break in Enrollment 112
1. Leave of Absence (LOA) 112
Leave from Studies 112
Graduation with Honors 112
Dean’s List 112
President’s List 111
Academic Honors 111
Academic Dismissal 110
Academic Standing 110
Penalty for Late Registration 110
Incomplete Coursework 109
Grade Disputes 109
Grade Point Average (GPA) 109
Grading Policies and Procedures 108
Examination Policies and Procedures 107
Curriculum 107
Honors Program 107
Baccalaureate Degree 107
Academic Affairs 107
Email 106
Grievance Procedures for Nonacademic Disputes 106
Disability 106
Health Care Privacy (HIPAA) Statement 106
Behavioral and Social Attributes 106
Tactile 105
Visual 105
Hearing 105
Strength and Mobility 105
Motor Skills 105
Interpersonal Communication 104
Intellectual, Conceptual, Integrative, and Qualitative Abilities 104
Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progress 104
Fees and Expenses 104
Reservation of Power 103
Accreditation 103
Mission Statement 102
Administration 101
College of Optometry 101
College of Optometry 99
College-Specific Policies and Procedures 99
Visits to Other Institutions 98
Visitors 98
Cell Phones, Computers, Tablets, and Electronic Devices 98
Opt-Out Required 98
Student Insurance Requirement 97
Student Employment 97
Student Assistance Program 96
Social Events and Extracurricular Activities 95
Security Checks 95
Return of University Property 95
Postexposure Policies and Procedures 94
Photographs and Recordings 94
Parking Lot/Garage 94
Notices, Messages, and Posters 93
Email 93
Identification Requirements and Fieldwork Prerequisites 93
Food in the Lecture Halls, Laboratories, and Clinics 93
Dress Code 93
Urine Drug Screen 92
Immunization Requirements 91
Certificate of Physical Examination 91
Health Forms Requirements 91
Background Checks 90
Acceptance of Professional Fees 90
HPD Policies and Procedures 90
Student Lounge/Student Area 89
Computer Laboratories 89
Lost and Found 89
Tampa Bay Regional Campus Library 88
Martin and Gail Press Health Professions Division Library 86
Short-Term Preloans 86
Tuition Credit Policy—Voluntary Drops and Withdrawals 85
Charges and Payments 85
Building Hours 85
Health Professions Division 85
Health Professions Division 83
Division-Specific Policies and Procedures 83
Accreditation 82
Colleges and Academic Units 82
Writing and Communication Center (WCC) 81
Wireless Networking 81
University Libraries 81
Tutoring and Testing Center 80
Title IX/Sexual Misconduct 80
Student Activity Fee Accounts Office 80
SharkPrint 80
SharkCard Services 79
Shark Dining Services 79
One-Stop Shop 78
Office of University Housing 78
Office of Undergraduate Admissions 78
Office of the University Registrar 78
Office of the University Bursar 78
Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement 77
Office of Student Disability Services 77
Office of Student Conduct 77
Office of Student Affairs Marketing 77
Office of Student Affairs at the Regional Campuses 76
Office of Residence Life 76
Office of Recreation and Wellness 76
Office of Pre-Health 76
Office of International Affairs 75
Office of Innovation and Information Technology 75
Office of Financial Aid 75
Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement 74
NSU Public Safety Department 73
Student Medical Center 73
NSU Health 73
NSU Athletics 72
NSU Alumni Association 72
Military Affairs Veterans Resource Center 72
Mako Media Network 71
Center for Student Counseling and Well-Being 71
Center for Academic and Professional Success 71
Campus Shuttle 70
Bookstore 70
ATMs 70
NSU Resources and Administrative Offices 70
E.2 Nonacademic Grievance Procedure 69
E.1 Grievance Procedure for Discrimination Based on Disability 64
E. Additional Grievance Procedures Available 64
D.5 University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Disciplinary Procedures 64
D.4 Administrative Judicial Proceeding 61
D.3 Judicial Conference 58
D.2 Student Judicial Resolution (SJR) 58
D.1 Introduction 55
D. University Disciplinary Procedures 55
C. University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Policy 53
B.48 Worthless Checks 53
B.47 Violation of Disciplinary Status/Conditions 53
B.46 Video and/or Audio Copyright Violation 53
B.45 Unauthorized Recording 52
B.44 Unauthorized Possession of University Property 52
B.43 Unauthorized Entry 52
B.42 Theft or Unauthorized Possession 52
B.41 Fraternity and Sorority Life Manual/Policies 52
B.40 Stalking 52
B.39 Solicitation 51
B.38 Smoking/Tobacco-Free Policy 51
B.37 Retaliation 51
B.36 University Housing and Residence Life Policies and Procedures 51
B.35 Requests or Orders 51
B.34 Removal or Ejection from a University-Sponsored Event 50
B.33 RecWell Center Policies and Procedures 50
B.32 Plagiarism 50
B.31 Parking and Motor Vehicle Policy 50
B.30 Online/Internet Social Networking Usage 49
B.29 Noise 49
B.28 Misuse of Computers or Telecommunications (Technology) 49
B.27 Littering/Projecting Objects 49
B.26 Lake Swimming 49
B.25 Interference with University Investigations, Disciplinary Proceedings, or Records 48
B.24 Identification Cards 48
B.23 Health and Safety 48
B.22 Hazing 47
B.21 Hate-Based Conduct Violations 47
B.20 Harassment or Harm to Others 47
B.19 Guests 47
B.18 Gambling and/or Games of Chance 46
B.17 Fire 46
B.16 False Information (Including Fabrication, Fraud, and Falsification of Records) 46
B.15 Failure to Disclose Criminal Offenses 45
B.14 Facilitating Academic Dishonesty 45
B.13 Emergency Equipment and Procedures 45
B.12 Drugs, Drug Paraphernalia 44
B.11 Distributing or Posting Printed Media 44
B.10 Disorderly Conduct 44
B.9 Dangerous Items 44
B.8 Damage or Vandalism to Property 44
B.7 Contracting on Behalf of the University 43
B.6 Complicity 43
B.5 Cheating 43
B.4 Bribery 43
B.3 Assault/Violence 43
B.2 Animals 42
B.1 Alcoholic Beverages 42
B. Specific Conduct Violations 42
A.18 Bathroom Policy 41
A.17 University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Policy 41
A.16 University Copyright and Patent Policy 40
A.15 University Computer and Telecommunications Use Policy 37
A.14 Student Organization Rights and Responsibilities 36
A.13 Off-Campus Residency 36
A.12 Jurisdiction of University Policies and Procedures 36
A.11 International Travel Registration Requirement and Program 35
A.10 Leave of Absence Policy 35
A.9 Indebtedness to the University 33
A.8 Image Use Statement 32
A.7 Student Account Holds 32
A.6 Health Policies 30
A.5 Flexibility in Policies 30
A.4 Excused Absences for Participation in Cocurricular Activities 29
A.3 Drug-Free Schools and Campuses 28
A.2 Appropriate Conduct and Consensual Relationships Policy 28
A.1 Alcohol Policy 26
A. General Administrative Policies and Guidelines 26
NSU Interfaith Work-Restricted Religious Holiday Calendar 24
NSU University-Wide Religious Holiday Policy 23
Conduct Standards 23
Academic Inactivity Policy 22
Academic Standards 20
Code of Student Conduct and Academic Responsibility 20
Degree Conferral Process 19
Health Care Privacy (HIPAA) Statement 18
Deceased Student Records 18
Conduct Notifications 18
Release of Student Information 18
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 16
University Equal Opportunity/Nondiscrimination Policy 15
Statement on Student Rights and Responsibilities 15
Nova Southeastern University 13
Policies and Procedures 13
NSU Core Values 12
NSU’s Mission 12
NSU’s Vision 12
University Vision Statement, Mission Statement, and Core Values 12
Reservation of Power 11
Foreword 10
Foreword/Reservation of Power 10
Appendix—NSU Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus Map 144
ED-V1_25-02-023_Optometry Update COVER 145
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