KPCOM Student Handbook 2025-2026

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Department of Public Health 2025–2026 218 Center; Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing; and Shepard Broad College of Law. Students are bound by the curricula published in the catalog that is in effect the semester they enter the university. The NSU Undergraduate Student Academic Catalog is published by the College of Undergraduate Studies. For questions and comments about the catalog, contact: College of Undergraduate Studies Nova Southeastern University 3300 S. University Drive Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328-2004 (954) 262-7015 • cous@nova.edu The remainder of the information in this section of the handbook pertains to students in the Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) Academic and Curriculum Policies and Procedures A. Graduation Requirements To be eligible for the Master Public Health (M.P.H.) degree, the student must • satisfactorily complete, with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0, or higher, and within three years (9 semesters) of matriculation, the course of study for the M.P.H. degree (a minimum of 42 credit hours, including 27 hours of required core courses and 15 hours of electives) • satisfactorily meet all financial and library obligations • complete an exit survey Upon satisfactory completion of degree requirements, degrees are conferred at the end of the fall, winter, or summer semester. Commencement is held once per year, at which time graduates are invited to participate in the ceremony. Attendance is encouraged, but students who do not plan to attend must notify the program office before the established deadline for the commencement application. All NSU graduates are automatically members of the NSU Alumni Association, which provides many benefits and opportunities for engagement. Information about the NSU Alumni Association can be found at nova.edu/alumni/benefits/alumni-discounts.html.

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