CHCS Student Handbook 2019-2020

134 Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences—Department of Cardiopulmonary Sciences 2019–2020 Program Leave of Absence A student desiring a voluntary leave of absence must first submit a written request to the program director, who will determine if the leave is granted and conditions under which the student may reenter the program. Military Leave of Absence Students in the military—whether active, reserve, or National Guard—who are required to take a leave of absence because of military deployment or changes in orders may request a leave of absence for the duration of the time indicated in their orders. To request military leave of absence, the student must contact and supply the BSRT Program Office with a copy of his or her orders. Because the BSRT Post-Professional Program is distance based, students are encouraged, if at all possible, to continue their studies. Students who are in progress of coursework and request a military leave of absence will be given a grade of I (Incomplete) for the duration of their deployment. Upon the completion of military duty and return to the program, the student will have 90 days to complete the incomplete coursework. Dress Code When on the NSU campus during regular business hours (M–F, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.), students are to comply with the Health Professions Division’s dress code previously outlined in the Health Professions Division section of the student handbook. Computer Use The Department of Cardiopulmonary Science defers to the controlling NSU university-wide policy on acceptable use of computing resources. Email Since the BSRT Post-Professional Program is an online program, students must check their email at least once per week. Course Registration and WebSTAR Students must register for classes online. Once students have been accepted into the program, they will be issued, or can apply online for, a WebSTAR personal identification number (PIN) that will give them access to register online. The PIN also provides access to account information. Students can apply for their WebSTAR PIN by going to the NSU Office of Innovation and Information Technology PIN Request Form webpage at https://www.nova.edu/webforms/help/pinreq and following the directions. BSRT students may only take BSRT classes during fall, winter, spring, and summer terms. However, BSRT students may take any missing general education during any term in which they are offered. Online Course Access and Canvas All of the BSRT online courses which a student has registered for will be accessed through Canvas. Students must use their NSU email login and password in order to log in to their courses posted on Canvas. The Canvas login can be accessed through the following sharklink.nova.edu .