Dental Medicine Predoctoral Handbook 2025-2026

NSU Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus Map 176
Appendix 175
Combination Courses (Orientation or One-time Sessions, Preclinical Laboratory Rotations) 172
Unexcused Absences from Laboratory Courses 172
Unexcused Absences from Lecture Sessions Only 172
Policy Regarding Attendance in Lectures, Seminars, or Classes 171
Attendance Policy 171
Personal Grooming and Appearance Policies 170
Dress Code 169
Professional Personal Appearance Policy 169
6. Notification of the Appeals Board Decision 169
5. Appeals Board Hearing Process 168
4. Appeals Board Hearings Protocol and Procedure 168
3. Appeals Board Membership 167
2. Submission of Appeals 167
1. Policy and Procedure 167
Appeals 167
Dismissal 166
Readmission Following Suspension 166
Suspension 166
Probation 165
Academic, Behavioral and Disciplinary Actions 165
Good Standing 165
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) 164
Policies for Unsatisfactory Performance 164
Program Policies 164
Academic Remediation 163
Academic Standing and Due Process Policies and Procedures 163
B. Academic Standing 163
8. Leave of Absence (LOA) 163
7. Withdrawal 162
6. Grades 162
5. Library Skills Policy 162
4. Course and Instructor Evaluations 161
3. Course Syllabi 161
2. Academic Records 161
1. Faculty Access 161
A. General Information 161
Academic Affairs 161
C. Fees and Expenses 161
ExamSoft 160
Course Evaluations 160
NSU and CDM Distance and Traditional Education Systems and Processes for Securing Student/Resident Identity and Privacy 159
Distance Education Policy 158
Online Course Access and Canvas 157
Office 365 157
Self-Service Banner 157
B. Technology Resources for Students 157
A. Student Access to Grades 157
Student Affairs 157
Behavioral and Social Attributes 156
Sensory 156
Tactile 156
Visual 156
Hearing 156
Strength and Mobility 155
Motor Skills 155
Interpersonal Communication 155
Intellectual, Conceptual, Integrative, and Qualitative Abilities 155
M.D.S. Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progress 155
Master of Dental Science (M.D.S.) Certificate Program 155
D.M.D./M.P.H. Program 154
D.M.D./M.S. in Health Law Program 154
D.M.D./M.B.A. Program 154
Related Educational Programs 154
6. Notification of the Appeals Board Decision 154
5. Appeals Board Hearing Process 153
4. Appeals Board Hearings Protocol and Procedure 152
3. Appeals Board Membership 152
2. Submission of Appeals 152
1. Policy and Procedure 151
C. Appeals Board 151
B. Grievance(s) Not Related to Grades 150
2. Clinical Course /Rotation Grade 150
1. Classroom (Didactic) and/or Laboratory Grade 149
A. Appeals Policy for Grading Disputes 149
Grievances and Appeals 149
B. Admission Policy for Students Who Have Previously Withdrawn or Been Dismissed 149
9. Dismissal 148
8. Suspension 147
7. Extension of Program Length 147
6. Repeat of Didactic, Laboratory, and Clinical Courses 147
5. Probation 146
4. Academic Warning 146
3. Restitution 145
2. Written Censure 145
1. Verbal Reprimand 145
A. Disciplinary Actions 145
Academic, Behavioral, and Disciplinary Actions 145
General Information 144
B. Policies for Code of Behavioral Conduct Violations 144
10. Guests on Campus 144
9. Illegal, Inappropriate, and Unprofessional Behavior 144
8. Failure to Report a Violation 144
7. Dress Code 142
6. Classroom Behavior 142
5. Predoctoral Student Attendance Policies 139
4. Postings Prohibited 138
3. Plagiarism Policy 138
2. Academic Dishonesty 137
1. Professional Attributes 135
A. Code of Behavioral Conduct Policies 134
Code of Behavioral Conduct 134
B. Title 134
A. Responsibilities and Duties 134
Predoctoral Preclinical and Clinical Education 133
G. Notification Regarding a Student’s Extended Absence or Dismissal from the CDM 133
F. Graduation Requirements 132
3. SPC Meeting Protocols and Process: Academic Deficiencies and/or Behavioral Issues 130
2. SPC Membership 130
1. Purpose and Responsibilities 129
E. Student Progress Committee (SPC) 129
D. Academic Deficiencies (Didactic/Laboratory/Clinical Courses) 129
6. Transcript Notations 128
5. Makeup Examinations 128
4. Course Failures, Remediation, and Reexamination 126
3. Incomplete Coursework 125
2. Examination Policies and Procedures 123
1. Student Grades and Performance Evaluation 122
C. Academic Promotion 122
B. Academic Standing 121
12. Leave from Studies 119
11. Withdrawal from a Course 119
10. Withdrawal from the CDM 118
9. Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS) 118
8. Dean’s Letter 118
7. State /Regional Board Examinations 117
6. National Board Dental Examinations 117
5. Library Skills Policy 117
4. Course and Instructor Evaluations 117
3. Course Syllabi 116
2. Academic Records 116
1. Faculty Access 116
A. General Information 116
Predoctoral Academic and Curricular Policies and Procedures 116
2. Student Organizations 114
1. Student Activity Groups 114
F. Extracurricular Student Activities 114
E. Deferral Policy 114
D. Fees and Expenses 113
C. Student Responsibility to Obtain Information and Respond to Program Communications 113
ExamSoft 112
Course Evaluations 112
NSU and CDM Distance and Traditional Education Systems and Processes for Securing Student/Resident Identity and Privacy 111
B. Student Career Counseling 111
A. Student Access to Grades 110
Student Affairs 110
Hearing 110
Strength and Mobility 110
Motor Skills 109
Interpersonal Communication 109
Behavioral and Social Attributes 109
Sensory 108
Tactile 108
Visual 108
Intellectual, Conceptual, Integrative, and Qualitative Abilities 108
Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progress 107
Predoctoral Dental Medicine 107
Vision Statement 106
Mission Statement 106
Administration 104
College of Dental Medicine 104
College of Dental Medicine Predoctoral Degree and Master of Dental Science Certificate Programs 103
Additional Policies and Procedures 103
Visits to Other Institutions 101
Visitors 101
Cell Phones, Computers, Tablets, and Electronic Devices 100
Opt-Out Required 100
Student Insurance Requirement 100
Student Employment 100
Return of University Property 99
Postexposure Policies and Procedures 99
Parking Lot/Garage 98
Notices, Messages, and Posters 98
Email 98
Identification Requirements and Fieldwork Prerequisites 97
Food in the Lecture Halls, Laboratories, and Clinics 97
Dress Code 97
Urine Drug Screen 97
Immunization Requirements 95
Certificate of Physical Examination 95
Health Forms Requirements 95
Background Checks / Duty to Disclose Criminal Offenses 94
Acceptance of Professional Fees 94
Policies and Procedures 94
Student Lounge/Student Area 94
Computer Laboratories 93
Lost and Found 93
Tampa Bay Regional Campus Library 92
Martin and Gail Press Library 91
Short-Term Preloans 90
Tuition Credit Policy—Voluntary Drops and Withdrawals 89
Charges and Payments 89
Building Hours 89
General Information 89
College-Level Policies and Procedures 87
Student Assistance Program 84
Social Events and Extracurricular Activities 84
Security Checks 84
Accreditation 83
Colleges and Academic Units 83
Writing and Communication Center (WCC) 82
Wireless Networking 82
University Libraries 81
Tutoring and Testing Center 81
Title IX/Sexual Misconduct 81
Student Activity Fee Accounts Office 81
SharkPrint 80
SharkCard Services 80
Shark Dining Services 79
One-Stop Shop 79
Office of University Housing 79
Office of Undergraduate Admissions 79
Office of the University Registrar 78
Office of the University Bursar 78
Office of Student Disability Services 78
Office of Student Conduct 78
Office of Student Affairs Marketing 77
Office of Student Affairs at the Regional Campuses 77
Office of Residence Life 77
Office of Recreation and Wellness 77
Office of Pre-Health 77
Office of International Affairs 76
Office of Innovation and Information Technology 76
Office of Financial Aid 76
Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement 75
NSU Public Safety Department 74
Student Medical Center 74
NSU Health 74
NSU Athletics 73
NSU Alumni Association 73
Military Affairs Veterans Resource Center 73
Mako Media Network 73
Center for Student Leadership and Global Engagement 72
Center for Student Counseling and Well-Being 72
Center for Academic and Professional Success 71
Campus Shuttle 71
Bookstore 71
ATMs 71
NSU Resources and Administrative Offices 71
E.1 Grievance Procedure for Discrimination Based on Disability 66
E. Additional Grievance Procedures Available 66
D.5 University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Disciplinary Procedures 65
D.4 Administrative Judicial Proceeding 62
D.3 Judicial Conference 60
D.2 Student Judicial Resolution (SJR) 59
D.1 Introduction 57
D. University Disciplinary Procedures 57
C. University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Policy 56
B.48 Worthless Checks 56
B.47 Violation of Disciplinary Status/Conditions 56
B.46 Video and/or Audio Copyright Violation 55
B.45 Unauthorized Recording 55
B.44 Unauthorized Possession of University Property 55
B.43 Unauthorized Entry 55
B.42 Theft or Unauthorized Possession 55
B.41 Fraternity and Sorority Life Manual/Policies 55
B.40 Stalking 53
B.39 Solicitation 53
B.38 Smoking/Tobacco-Free Policy 53
B.37 Retaliation 53
B.36 University Housing and Residence Life Policies and Procedures 52
B.35 Requests or Orders 52
B.34 Removal or Ejection from a University-Sponsored Event 52
B.33 RecWell Center Policies and Procedures 52
B.32 Plagiarism 52
B.31 Parking and Motor Vehicle Policy 51
B.30 Online/Internet Social Networking Usage 51
B.29 Noise 51
B.28 Misuse of Computers or Telecommunications (Technology) 51
B.27 Littering/Projecting Objects 50
B.26 Lake Swimming 50
B.25 Interference with University Investigations, Disciplinary Proceedings, or Records 50
B.24 Identification Cards 50
B.23 Health and Safety 49
B.22 Hazing 49
B.21 Hate-Based Conduct Violations 49
B.20 Harassment or Harm to Others 48
B.19 Guests 48
B.18 Gambling and/or Games of Chance 48
B.17 Fire 48
B.16 False Information (Including Fabrication, Fraud, and Falsification of Records) 47
B.15 Failure to Disclose Criminal Offenses 46
B.14 Facilitating Academic Dishonesty 46
B.13 Emergency Equipment and Procedures 46
B.12 Drugs, Drug Paraphernalia 46
B.11 Distributing or Posting Printed Media 46
B.10 Disorderly Conduct 45
B.9 Dangerous Items 45
B.8 Damage or Vandalism to Property 45
B.7 Contracting on Behalf of the University 45
B.6 Complicity 45
B.5 Cheating 44
B.4 Bribery 44
B.3 Assault/Violence 44
B.2 Animals 44
B.1 Alcoholic Beverages 43
B. Specific Conduct Violations 43
A.20 Demonstration Policy 43
A.19 Bathroom Policy 42
A.18 University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Policy 42
A.17 University Copyright and Patent Policy 42
A.16 University Computer and Telecommunications Use Policy 38
A.15 Stewardship of Student Records 37
A.14 Student Organization Rights and Responsibilities 37
A.13 Off-Campus Residency 36
A.12 Jurisdiction of University Policies and Procedures 36
A.11 International Travel Registration Requirement and Program 36
A.10 Leave of Absence Policy 35
A.9 Indebtedness to the University 34
A.8 Image Use Statement 33
A.7 Student Account Holds 32
A.6 Health Policies 30
A.5 Flexibility in Policies 30
A.4 Excused Absences for Participation in Cocurricular Activities 30
A.3 Drug-Free Schools and Campuses 28
A.2 Appropriate Conduct and Consensual Relationships Policy 28
A.1 Alcohol Policy 26
A. General Administrative Policies and Guidelines 26
NSU Interfaith Work-Restricted Religious Holiday Calendar 24
NSU University-Wide Religious Holiday Policy 23
Conduct Standards 23
Academic Inactivity Policy 23
Academic Standards 21
Code of Student Conduct and Academic Responsibility 20
Degree Conferral Process 20
Healthcare Privacy (HIPAA) Statement 19
Deceased Student Records 19
Conduct Notifications 19
Release of Student Information 18
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 17
Distance Education Student Complaint Process 16
University Equal Opportunity/Nondiscrimination Policy 15
Statement on Student Rights and Responsibilities 15
Nova Southeastern University 13
Policies and Procedures 13
NSU Core Values 12
NSU’s Mission 12
NSU’s Vision 12
University Vision Statement, Mission Statement, and Core Values 12
Reservation of Power 11
Foreword 10
Foreword/Reservation of Power 10
Photographs and Recordings 99

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