Dr. Pallavi Patel School of Rehabilitative Sciences (PSRS)—Department of Occupational Therapy 2025–2026 337 Incomplete Coursework A student may receive a grade of I (incomplete) in a course if the student is passing the course, based on all completed coursework to date but is unable to complete all course requirements due to documented medical reasons or extenuating personal circumstances. An incomplete will be changed to an earned grade upon a student’s satisfactory completion of the course or fieldwork requirements. A change from an incomplete to an earned grade must occur prior to the first day of the next academic year, or the student’s grade will be converted to an F. Conference Attendance and Service-Learning Requirements All O.T.D. students may be required to attend district, state, and/or national conferences or meetings as determined by the program director or as required in certain courses. Participation in these conferences and meetings requires membership to state and/or national associations or societies, and provides membership benefits, as well as contributes to professional development. Failure to complete these requirements may impact the student’s progression in the program, if not the graduation date. Mobile Device Use Cell phones, tape recorders, laptops/cameras, etc. will be turned off during class sessions unless otherwise directed by the class instructor. Use of computer devices or phones for nonclassroom activities during class may result in referral to the CSP, due to lack of professional behavior. Email Students are expected to check their NSU email daily, including during the fieldwork and capstone experiences, Monday through Friday, and respond to faculty members’ emails within 24 hours during the workweek. It is recommended to continue to check NSU email regularly after all components required for completion of degree are met. Student Identification Cards: The SharkCard NSU requires that students wear the NSU SharkCard (ID card) at all times. Students can complete and submit an NSU SharkCard application (available online) after which an email will be sent so they can upload their photo. Students also can obtain the SharkCard on the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus at the SharkCard Services Desk located in the Horvitz Administration Building (open Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.). The SharkCard provides access to all buildings, libraries, and the fitness center located in the Don Taft University Center. All students are given a $75 print allocation at the start of each university fiscal year (July 1–June 30) toward printing costs associated with printing at the computer labs on campus. Academic Advising and Administrative Support The department has a policy and procedure in place for academic advising. The program director assigns an O.T.D. faculty member as the academic adviser to each student; an initial meeting between student advisees and an academic adviser occurs at a dedicated session during orientation. The role of an academic adviser is to provide students with assistance and support to attain the most from their
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