STUDENT HANDBOOK REVIEW GUIDE
This table represents the sections of the Student Handbook that will be reviewed during the first week
of the Summer Semester. You are, however, responsible for knowledge of the contents of the entire
handbook.
Student Handbook Policy overview
Student Affairs
Nondiscrimination Statement
Title VII, Title VI, Title III, Title II, Rehab Act, ADA, Title IX), it is the policy of Nova
Southeastern University not to engage in discrimination or harassment against any persons
because of race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, national or ethnic origin,
nondisqualifying disability, age, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, unfavorable
discharge from the military, veteran status, political beliefs or affiliations, and to comply
with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws,
orders, and regulations.
NSU Grievance Procedures for Nonacademic Disputes
Code of Student Conduct and Academic Responsibility
Academic honesty
Conduct standards
Sanctions
Appeal Process
Alcohol Policy
Acceptance of Professional Fees
Cellular Phone Policy
Acceptable Use of Computing Resources
Also available at www.nova.edu/common-lib/policies/aucr.policy.html
Consensual Relations Between Faculty Members and Students
Contracting on Behalf of the University
Disabilities
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
of 1990
Academic Accommodation(s) Process
Office of Student Disability Services
Drug-Free Schools and Campuses
Drug Policy—Zero Tolerance (see Controlled Substances Chart in Appendix A)
Falsification of Records
Grievance Procedures for Nonacademic Disputes (must be in writing (i.e., email, regular
mail, or fax).
Terry Morrow, CAHN Assoc Dean of Student Affairs. The Dean’s decision is final and binding
and cannot be appealed.
Immunization Requirements
Medical or Religious exemptions—Must produce a signed letter by appropriate official.
Health Insurance
Hurricane Procedures
Hotline number is (954) 262-7300.
An email message regarding the university closure will be instituted within the NSU email
system. The NSU telephone central switchboard will also be available for direct information.
Identification Cards
Parking and Traffic Policies
Privacy of Records (FERPA)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) specifically protects the
privacy of a student’s educational record and limits the disclosure of personally identifiable
information maintained by the university. www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa
Health Care Privacy (HIPAA) Statement
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) requires health
care providers to abide by the regulations for privacy and confidentiality of protected health
information (PHI).
Sexual Misconduct and Harassment Policy
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title
VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other similar state and federal statutes or
regulations), adopts the policy and fosters an environment where no individual may
threaten the health, safety, and welfare of a member of the university community; or any
person on university property; or at a university-sponsored or –supervised activity, through
the commission of a sexual assault, engaging in sexual harassment, discrimination, battery,
and/or misconduct, including acquaintance rape.
Title IX Compliance Policy
Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, … prohibits discrimination on the basis of
sex in schools, whether in academics or athletics.
The Title IX coordinator at NSU is Gay Holliday, associate dean of student affairs, who can
be reached at (954) 262-7280.
Unauthorized Possession of University Property
Resources
Alumni Association
(954) 262-2118 or 800-541-6682, ext. 22118.
Academic Services (tutoring) (954) 262-8350 or
www.fcas.nova.edu/services/academic_services/tutoring/index.cfm
Located in the Parker Building.
Bookstore
Order online http://nsubooks.bncollege.com
Include the course number
Don Taft University Center
(Shark Dining Services
Enrollment and Student Services
Office of Student Financial Assistance (954) 262-3380 or 800-806-3680
University Registrar’s Office (954) 262-7200 or 800-806-3680
University Bursar’s Office (954) 262-5200 or 800-806-3680
HPD Admissions and Financial Aid Services: (954) 262-1101
One-Stop Shop
University Call Center
Enrollment Processing Services
Transfer Evaluation Services
Help Desk: (954) 262-HELP (4357)
Veterans Benefits ( 954) 262-7236; toll free 800-541-6682, ext.
27236
Libraries (SharkPrint)
Henderson Student Counseling Center
3538 South University Drive, Davie, Florida 33328-2003 (in University Park Plaza, east of the
NSU Bookstore)
Office: (954) 424-6911 or (954) 262-7050
Fax: (954) 424-6915
Hotline: (954) 424-6911 or (954) 262-7050 (available 24 hours, 7 days a week)
Web site: http://hendersonbehavioralhealth.org/studentcounseling
Public Safety
Residential Life and Housing
Wireless Networking—NSU WINGS www.wireless.nova.edu.
HPD
Yearly Fees and Expenses
Tuition Refund Policy—Voluntary Withdrawals
Enrollment and Student Services Contact Information: Student Financial Aid etc
Health Professions Division Library
Microcomputer Laboratories
Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progress
Candidates for degrees offered by the Health Professions Division must have, with or
without reasonable accommodation, multiple abilities and skills including intellectual,
conceptual, integrative, and quantitative abilities; interpersonal communication; mobility
and strength; motor skills; and hearing, visual, tactile, behavioral, and social attributes.
Dress Code
Food in the Lecture Halls
Identification Badges
Immunization Requirements
Email
Email notices to students from faculty and staff members or other students must be sent
via a university assigned email address. It should be noted that forwarding of emails
containing patient health information is prohibited by federal compliance regulations.
Photographs and Recordings
No one may take photographs in classrooms or laboratories without prior permission of the
instructor and student (s) within those facilities.
Student Assistance Program (SAP): to assist students in need of substance abuse services.
Any student referred to the SAP may have his or her clinical rotations or other clinical
assignments suspended or scheduled at sites that will allow the student to be more
appropriately monitored during the course of participation in the SAP.
Student Employment
Due to the intensity of all academic programs, outside employment during regular school
terms is strongly discouraged.
CHCS
Attendance policy
Examination and Grading
Transcript notations
Grade Disputes
Course Failures
Leave of Absence
A student seeking a voluntary Leave of Absence must submit his or her request in writing
Committee on Student Progress
ACADEMIC STANDING
Disciplinary Warning/Probation/Dismissal
A course remediation examination will only be allowed one time per course, at a date
no earlier than three business days or no greater than five business days after the
semester ends.
 A student may only remediate no more than two courses during his or her enrollment.
 A student who fails one or two course in a program will be placed on Academic
Probation. Academic Probation may be lifted when the student successfully completes
the failed course(s) the next time it is (they are) offered.
 If a student is successful on course remediation, the highest grade achievable will be
the minimum passing grade for that course, and an E will be notated after the
remediated grade [e.g. C(E) or 75E], on the student’s transcript.
Academic Honesty Policy and Procedure

Student Appeals in writing within five business days
Entry-Level D.P.T. Program
Academic Promotions: must pass a comprehensive examination given at the end of the
third year of the program.
Grading Policies and Procedures
Pass = 75 percent or above except Medical Sciences courses 70 percent or above
Incomplete Coursework
ACADEMIC STANDING
Chancellor’s List
Students receiving a 3.8 GPA or better are placed on the Chancellor’s List for that semester. A
letter of commendation is sent from the chancellor to the student and the honor is recorded on
the student’s official transcript.
Dean’s List
Students receiving a 3.6 GPA or better are placed on the Dean’s List for that semester. A letter
of commendation is sent from the dean to the student, and the honor is recorded on the
student’s official transcript.
Graduation with Honors
Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.8 or better will receive a diploma inscribed with Highest
Honors. Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.6 to 3.79 will receive a diploma inscribed with
Honors. Students should refer to their program-specific sections of this handbook for variations
on these criteria.
Resources:
http://www.nova.edu/publications/cahn_student_handbook/index.html
http://www.nova.edu/cwis/hpdasa/orientation/index.html