Optometry Student Handbook 2024-2025

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NSU Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus Map 156
Appendix 155
Changes in the Student Handbook 154
Code of Behavioral Standards 153
Appeals Board 153
Procedure to Appeal Mandated Academic Dismissal 153
The Student Performance Advisory Committee (SPAC) 152
Reexamination and Remediation Policy 152
Readmission Policy 151
Academic Standing 151
Incomplete Coursework 151
Grade Disputes 150
Grade Point Average (GPA) 150
Grading Policies and Procedures 149
Examination Policies and Procedures 149
Requirements for Graduation 148
Curriculum 148
Master of Science (M.S.) in Clinical Vision Research 148
Academic Standing, Readmission, and Remediation 147
Penalty for Late Registration 147
Incomplete Coursework 147
Grade Disputes 146
Grade Point Average (GPA) 146
Grading Policies and Procedures 146
Examination Policies and Procedures 145
Requirements for Graduation 145
Curriculum 145
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Vision Science 145
College of Optometry 141
Student Activities 141
Article VIII. Revisions 141
Article VII. Procedures for Appeal 141
Article VI. Reporting 140
Article V. Records 140
Article IV. Honor Court Administration 136
Article III. College of Optometry Rules of Conduct 135
Article II. Jurisdiction 135
Article I. Purpose 135
Honor Court 135
Code of Behavioral Standards 134
Externships 134
Class and Examination Schedules 133
National Board Examination 133
Tutoring 133
Student Counseling 133
Advisers 133
Development of Professional Maturity 132
College of Optometry Dress Code 131
Intersession Policies 131
Religious Holidays 131
Attendance 130
Address Change/Name Change 130
Computer-Related Requirements Specific to the College of Optometry 130
Course and Instructor Evaluation 129
Clinical Patient Encounter Log 129
Volunteer Service 129
Requirements for Graduation 128
Notification of the Appeals Board Decision 128
Hearing Process and Protocol 128
Appeals Board Membership 128
Appeals Board Responsibilities 127
Appeals Board Hearing Guidelines 127
Appeals Board 127
Procedure to Appeal Mandated Academic Dismissal 126
The Student Performance Advisory Committee (SPAC) 126
Clinic Courses 125
Didactic Courses 124
Reexamination and Remediation Policy 124
Readmission Policy 123
Clinical Remediation 123
Student Examinations 122
6. Leave of Absence Records 122
5. Return from Administrative Break in Enrollment 122
4. Communication with the CO During a Leave of Absence/Administrative Break in Enrollment 122
3. Course Status During an Administrative Break in Enrollment 121
2. Administrative Break in Enrollment 120
1. Leave of Absence (LOA) 120
Leave from Studies 120
Graduation with Honors 120
Dean’s List 120
President’s List 120
Academic Honors 120
Academic Dismissal 119
Academic Standing 118
Penalty for Late Registration 118
Incomplete Coursework 118
Grade Disputes 117
Grade Point Average (GPA) 117
Grading Policies and Procedures 116
Examination Policies and Procedures 116
Curriculum 115
Honors Program 115
Baccalaureate Degree 115
Academic Affairs 115
Email 115
Grievance Procedures for Nonacademic Disputes 114
Disability 114
Health Care Privacy (HIPAA) Statement 114
Harassment 114
Discrimination 114
Behavioral and Social Attributes 114
Tactile 113
Visual 113
Hearing 113
Strength and Mobility 113
Motor Skills 113
Interpersonal Communication 112
Intellectual, Conceptual, Integrative, and Qualitative Abilities 112
Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progress 112
Fees and Expenses 112
Reservation of Power 111
Accreditation 111
Mission Statement 110
Administration 109
College of Optometry 109
College of Optometry 107
College-Specific Policies and Procedures 107
Visits to Other Institutions 106
Visitors 106
Cell Phones, Computers, Tablets, and Electronic Devices 106
Affirmative Opt-Out Required 106
Student Insurance Requirement 105
Student Employment 105
Student Assistance Program 104
Social Events and Extracurricular Activities 103
Security Checks 103
Return of University Property 103
Postexposure Policies and Procedures 102
Photographs and Recordings 102
Parking Lot/Garage 102
Notices, Messages, and Posters 101
Email 101
Identification Requirements and Fieldwork Prerequisites 101
Food in the Lecture Halls, Laboratories, and Clinics 101
Dress Code 101
Urine Drug Screen 100
Immunization Requirements 99
Certificate of Physical Examination 99
Health Forms Requirements 99
Background Checks 98
Acceptance of Professional Fees 98
HPD Policies and Procedures 98
Student Lounge/Student Area 97
Computer Laboratories 97
Lost and Found 97
Tampa Bay Regional Campus Library 96
Martin and Gail Press Health Professions Division Library 94
Short-Term Preloans 94
Tuition Credit Policy—Voluntary Drops and Withdrawals 93
Building Hours 93
Health Professions Division 93
Health Professions Division 91
Division-Specific Policies and Procedures 91
Accreditation 89
Colleges and Academic Units 88
University Administrators 86
Writing and Communication Center (WCC) 85
Wireless Networking 85
University Libraries 84
Title IX/Sexual Misconduct 84
Shark Dining Services 83
SharkPrint 83
SharkCard Services 82
Office of University Housing 82
Office of Innovation and Information Technology 82
NSU Public Safety Department 81
NSU Health 80
NSU Athletics 80
NSU Alumni Association 80
Military Affairs Veterans Resource Center 79
Mako Media Network 79
One-Stop Shop 79
Office of the University Registrar 79
Office of the University Bursar 78
Tutoring and Testing Center 78
Student Activity Fee Accounts Office 78
Office of Undergraduate Admissions 78
Office of Student Success 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 77
Office of Residence Life 76
Office of Recreation and Wellness 76
Office of International Affairs 76
Office of Financial Aid 75
Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement 75
Center for Student Counseling and Well-Being 74
Center for Academic and Professional Success 74
Enrollment Management and Student Affairs (EMSA) 74
Campus Shuttle 74
Bookstore 73
ATMs 73
NSU Resources and Administrative Offices 73
E.2 Nonacademic Grievance Procedure 72
E.1 Grievance Procedure for Discrimination Based on Disability 67
E. Additional Grievance Procedures Available 67
D.5 University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Disciplinary Procedures 67
D.4 Administrative Judicial Proceeding 64
D.3 Judicial Conference 62
D.2 Student Judicial Resolution (SJR) 61
D.1 Introduction 57
D. University Disciplinary Procedures 57
C. University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Policy 56
B.48 Worthless Checks 56
B.47 Violation of Disciplinary Status/Conditions 56
B.46 Video and/or Audio Copyright Violation 56
B.45 Unauthorized Recording 56
B.44 Unauthorized Possession of University Property 56
B.43 Unauthorized Entry 56
B.42 Theft or Unauthorized Possession 55
B.41 Fraternity and Sorority Life Manual/Policies 55
B.40 Stalking 55
B.39 Solicitation 55
B.38 Smoking/Tobacco-Free Policy 54
B.37 Retaliation 54
B.36 University Housing and Residence Life Policies and Procedures 54
B.35 Requests or Orders 54
B.34 Removal or Ejection from a University-Sponsored Event 54
B.33 RecWell Center Policies and Procedures 54
B.32 Plagiarism 54
B.31 Parking and Motor Vehicle Policy 53
B.30 Online/Internet Social Networking Usage 53
B.29 Noise 53
B.28 Misuse of Computers or Telecommunications (Technology) 53
B.27 Littering/Projecting Objects 52
B.26 Lake Swimming 52
B.25 Interference with University Investigations, Disciplinary Proceedings, or Records 52
B.24 Identification Cards 52
B.23 Health and Safety 51
B.22 Hazing 51
B.21 Hate-Based Conduct Violations 51
B.20 Harassment or Harm to Others 50
B.19 Guests 50
B.18 Gambling and/or Games of Chance 50
B.17 Fire 50
B.16 False Information (Including Fabrication, Fraud, and Falsification of Records) 49
B.15 Failure to Disclose Criminal Offenses 49
B.14 Facilitating Academic Dishonesty 49
B.13 Emergency Equipment and Procedures 48
B.12 Drugs, Drug Paraphernalia 48
B.11 Distributing or Posting Printed Media 48
B.10 Disorderly Conduct 48
B.9 Dangerous Items 47
B.8 Damage or Vandalism to Property 47
B.7 Contracting on Behalf of the University 47
B.6 Complicity 47
B.5 Cheating 47
B.4 Bribery 47
B.3 Assault/Violence 46
B.2 Animals 46
B.1 Alcoholic Beverages 45
B. Specific Conduct Violations 45
A.18 Bathroom Policy 44
A.17 University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Policy 44
A.16 University Copyright and Patent Policy 44
A.15 University Computer and Telecommunications Use Policy 40
A.14 Student Organization Rights and Responsibilities 39
A.13 Off-Campus Residency 39
A.12 Jurisdiction of University Policies and Procedures 39
A.11 International Travel Registration Requirement and Program 39
A.10 Leave of Absence Policy 38
A.9 Indebtedness to the University 37
A.8 Image Use Statement 36
A.7 Student Account Holds 36
A.6 Health Policies 34
A.5 Flexibility in Policies 34
A.4 Excused Absences for Participation in Cocurricular Activities 33
A.3 Drug-Free Schools and Campuses 32
A.2 Appropriate Conduct and Consensual Relationships Policy 32
A.1 Alcohol Policy 30
A. General Administrative Policies and Guidelines 30
NSU Interfaith Work-Restricted Religious Holiday Calendar 28
NSU University-Wide Religious Holiday Policy 27
Conduct Standards 27
Academic Inactivity Policy 26
Academic Standards 25
Code of Student Conduct and Academic Responsibility 24
Degree Conferral Policy 24
Health Care Privacy (HIPAA) Statement 23
Deceased Student Records 23
Conduct Notifications 22
Release of Student Information 22
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 21
University Equal Opportunity/Nondiscrimination Policy 19
Statement on Student Rights and Responsibilities 19
Nova Southeastern University 17
Policies and Procedures 17
NSU Core Values 15
Mission Statement 14
Vision 2025 Statement 14
University Vision Statement, Mission Statement, and Core Values 14
Reservation of Power 13
Foreword 12
Foreword/Reservation of Power 12
Message from the President 11
Charges and Payments 93

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