CHCS Student Handbook 2019-2020

102 Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences 2019–2020 schedules without notice. Classes generally begin at 10 minutes after the hour unless otherwise specified by a particular department or degree program. Any student not seated in his or her assigned seat by the time class begins will be marked absent. Classes finish on the hour. If the student arrives within 20 minutes after the start of the class, the absence will be reduced to half absence. Students will await the instructor’s arrival until at least 20 minutes after the specified starting time, unless notified otherwise by an authorized person. Religious Holidays Absences for major religious and ethnic holidays may be excused at the discretion of the program. Students are required to obtain approval for their absences one week prior to the holiday. Academic Advising Prior to the start of classes, each new entry-level student is assigned to a faculty adviser for academic counseling. Incoming students meet with their adviser during orientation period and are encouraged to meet periodically with their adviser to review coursework in order to avoid any academic problems. Email Accounts Internet-based email is one of the primary communication methods between programs and students at NSU. All students are assigned an email account upon matriculation. Students must maintain and regularly check mail addressed to their NSU email address. NSU faculty and staff members will only use the student’s NSU email address for correspondence. As a convenience to the student, it is possible to have your NSU mail forwarded to an off-campus email address by updating your account forwarding settings located at sharkmail.nova.edu . Further information about email can be obtained from the NSU Help Desk at (954) 262-4357 or at nova.edu /help . NSU mail can be checked from any Internet browser at sharkmail.nova.edu . Computer Requirements and Recommendations All students are REQUIRED to have ongoing access to a computer and an active account with an Internet service provider. Information regarding the minimum recommended specifications can be accessed at https://www.nova.edu/publications/it-standards . Internet Service Provider In order to access the university’s computing resources, all Nova Southeastern University students must obtain Internet access through a suitable Internet service provider (ISP). There are many ISP providers across the country. It is the responsibility of each student to arrange for and maintain his or her Internet connection. You may choose any reliable provider of your choice. Students enrolled in online programs are recommended to access through a DSL or cable Internet connection subscription. Contact the NSU Help Desk with any questions at (954) 262-4357 or at nova.edu/help .