University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences 2012 – 2013 Student ...

Applies to all University of St Augustine for Health Sciences StudentsTable of ContentsIntroduction ........................................................................................................... 1University Mission Statement ............................................................................... 1Licensure ............................................................................................................... 1Accreditation and Approval .................................................................................. 2Campuses .............................................................................................................. 2Teach-out for Degree Programs ............................................................................ 3Student Services .............................................................................................. 4 -15Contact Information ............................................................................. 4 - 5Records ................................................................................................ 6 - 7Tuition and Fees .................................................................................. 7 – 9Payment ................................................................................................... 10Registration ............................................................................................. 10Financial Assistance ................................................................................ 10Registration and Start of Classes...................................................... 10 - 11Tuition Payment ...................................................................................... 11Tuition Refund ........................................................................................ 11Textbooks and Course Materials ............................................................. 12myUSA Portal .......................................................................................... 12Student ID’s ............................................................................................ 13Passwords Issued..................................................................................... 13Library .............................................................................................. 14 - 15Policies ......................................................................................................... 16 - 50Academic Policies and Procedures ........................................................ 16Transfer Credit Request .................................................................. 16Advanced Course Standing by Examination ............................ 16 - 17Examinations ............................................................................ 17 - 20Grading System ........................................................................ 20 - 22Degree Completion ......................................................................... 22Confidentiality and Release of Student Information ................ 23 - 24Privacy Policy .......................................................................... 24 - 25Assistance for Students with Disabilities ................................. 25 - 26Complaints ............................................................................... 26 - 28Student Code of Conduct ................................................................ 29 - 31Off-campus Personal Conduct and Standards ................................ 30Student Rights .......................................................................... 30 - 31Student Responsibilities.................................................................. 31Specific Student Conduct Policies .................................................... 31 -34Classroom and Laboratory Conduct and Standards ........................ 31Professional Dress and Appearance Code ............................... 31 - 32Lecture Attire ........................................................................... 32Guest Lecture Attire .......................................................... 32 - 33Laboratory Attire ...................................................................... 33Clinical Affiliation Attire ......................................................... 33Attendance ............................................................................... 33 - 34Religious Holidays.......................................................................... 34Student Attendance at Professional Misconduct ............................ 35Professional Misconduct .......................................................... 35 - 36Disciplinary Acton ................................................................... 36 - 38Academic Integrity Policy ............................................................... 38 - 39Other Policies .......................................................................................... 39Non-Discrimination and Harassment Policy ................................... 39University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences