2021–2022 Student Handbook COLLEGE OF PHARMACY Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist, and doctoral degrees. Policies and programs set forth in this handbook are effective through the academic year 2021–2022. Changes in the content of the student handbook may be made, at anytime, by the university, division, or college administration. Adequate notice of anticipated changes will be given to the student, whenever possible. This student handbook supersedes all previous handbooks, documents, and directives where they may be in conflict. The student handbook is the governing document for all program-related information. Please become familiar with the policies and procedures listed within. Failure to read this handbook does not excuse students from the rules, policies, and procedures contained in it. The university recognizes that individual programs require different times for the completion of academic studies leading to a degree. Therefore, the time frame is a matter within the discretion of each academic program. All program/center catalogs, bulletins, and handbooks carry this information. Students should refer to their individual program’s or center’s catalog and/or student handbook for further information about academic programs, policies, and procedures. 0377-2021-NOM 0376-2021-NOM 0395-2021-NOM Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook I CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) Due to the evolving nature of COVID-19, updates to academic and safety protocols will be reflected on the following web page: nova.edu/coronavirus. Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook III Table of Contents CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) .................................III A.7 Indebtedness to the University ....................25 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT .........................1 Force Majeure .......................................................26 University Fees .....................................................26 FOREWORD/RESERVATION OF POWER ............2 A.8 International Travel Registration Foreword ...................................................................... 2 Requirement and Program ...........................27 Reservation of Power ...............................................3 A.9 Jurisdiction of University Policies UNIVERSITY VISION STATEMENT, and Procedures ................................................27 MISSION STATEMENT, AND CORE VALUES .........4 A.10 Off-Campus Residency ................................27 Vision 2025 Statement .............................................4 A.11 Student Organization Rights Mission Statement .....................................................4 and Responsibilities ........................................28 NSU Core Values ........................................................4 A.12 University Computer and Telecommunications Use Policy .................28 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES A.13 University Copyright NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY ..................7 and Patent Policy ............................................32 STATEMENT ON STUDENT RIGHTS A.14 University Title IX/Sexual AND RESPONSIBILITIES ........................................9 Misconduct Policy ..........................................32 University Equal Opportunity B. Specific Conduct Violations .........................33 /Nondiscrimination Policy ......................................9 B.1 Alcoholic Beverages .........................................33 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ...................................... 10 B.2 Animals ................................................................33 Release of Student Information ........................12 B.3 Assault/Violence ............................................. 34 Conduct Notifications .........................................12 B.4 Bribery ................................................................ 34 Deceased Student Records ...............................12 B.5 Cheating ............................................................. 34 Health Care Privacy (HIPAA) Statement ...........12 B.6 Complicity ......................................................... 34 B.7 Contracting on Behalf of the University ... 34 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT AND ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITY......................13 B.8 Damage or Vandalism to Property .............35 Academic Standards............................................... 14 B.9 Dangerous Items ..............................................35 Conduct Standards ................................................. 16 B.10 Disorderly Conduct ........................................35 NSU University-Wide B.11 Distributing or Posting Printed Media .......35 Religious Holidays Policy....................................... 16 B.12 Drugs, Drug Paraphernalia ...........................36 NSU Interfaith Work-Restricted B.13 Emergency Equipment and Procedures ..36 Religious Holiday Calendar ................................17 B.14 Facilitating Academic Dishonesty .............36 A. General Administrative Policies B.15 Failure to Disclose Criminal Offenses ........36 and Guidelines ............................................... 19 B.16 False Information A.1 Alcohol Policy .................................................... 19 (Including Fabrication, Fraud, A.2 Appropriate Conduct and and Falsification of Records) .......................37 Consensual Relationships Policy ..................21 B.17 Fire .......................................................................37 A.3 Drug-Free Schools and Campuses ..............21 B.18 Gambling and/or Games of Chance ..........38 A.4 Health Policies ..................................................22 B.19 Guests ................................................................38 A.5 Holds on Student Records .............................25 B.20 Harassment or Harm to Others .................38 A.6 Image Use Statement .....................................25 B.21 Hate-Based Conduct Violations .................38 Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook V B.22 Hazing ...............................................................38 E. Additional Grievance B.23 Health and Safety ..........................................39 Procedures Available ....................................53 B.24 Identification Cards .......................................39 E.1 Grievance Procedure for Discrimination Based on Disability ...............53 B.25 Interference with University Investigations, Disciplinary E.2 Nonacademic Grievance Procedure ...........59 Proceedings, or Records .............................40 NSU RESOURCES AND B.26 Lake Swimming .............................................40 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES ............................... 60 B.27 Littering/Projecting Objects .....................40 Alumni Association ................................................ 60 B.28 Misuse of Computers or ATMs ........................................................................... 60 Telecommunications (Technology) .........40 Bookstore .................................................................. 60 B.29 Noise .................................................................40 Campus Shuttle ....................................................... 60 B.30 Online/Internet Social Division of Student Affairs and Networking Usage .........................................41 the College of Undergraduate Studies .............. 61 B.31 Parking and Motor Vehicle Policy ...............41 Office of Undergraduate Admissions ............ 61 B.32 Plagiarism ..........................................................41 Office of International Affairs .......................... 61 B.33 RecWell Center Policies Office of Orientation ...........................................62 and Procedures ...............................................41 Center for Academic B.34 Removal or Ejection from a and Professional Success ..................................62 University-Sponsored Event .......................42 Tutoring and Testing Center .............................62 B.35 Requests or Orders .......................................42 Office of Student Academic Service ..............62 B.36 Residential Life Policies and Procedures ..............................................42 Office of Residential Life and Housing ..........63 B.37 Retaliation ........................................................42 Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement .................................63 B.38 Smoking/Tobacco-Free Policy ..................42 Office of Recreation and Wellness .................63 B.39 Solicitation .......................................................43 Office of Student Leadership B.40 Stalking .............................................................43 and Civic Engagement .......................................63 B.41 Fraternity and Sorority Office of Student Conduct ............................... 64 Life Manual/Policies .......................................43 Office of Student Disability Services ............ 64 B.42 Theft or Unauthorized Possession ............43 Office of Student Affairs Marketing .............. 64 B.43 Unauthorized Entry .......................................43 Student Activity Fee Accounts Office .......... 64 B.44 Unauthorized Possession of University Property ................................. 44 Office of Student Affairs at the Regional Campuses ................................65