Optometry Student Handbook 2025-2026

NSU Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus Map 152
Appendix 151
Code of Behavioral Conduct 149
Appeals Board 149
Procedure for Review of Alleged Violations of the CO Code of Behavioral Conduct 148
Procedure to Appeal Mandated Academic Dismissal 148
The Student Progress Committee (SPC) 147
Reexamination and Remediation Policy 147
Readmission Policy 146
Academic Standing 146
Incomplete Coursework 146
Grade Disputes 145
Grade Point Average (GPA) 145
Grading Policies and Procedures 144
Examination Policies and Procedures 144
Requirements for Graduation 143
Curriculum 143
Master of Science (M.S.) in Clinical Vision Research 143
Code of Behavioral Conduct 142
Academic Standing, Readmission, and Remediation 142
Penalty for Late Registration 142
Incomplete Coursework 142
Grade Disputes 141
Grade Point Average (GPA) 141
Grading Policies and Procedures 140
Examination Policies and Procedures 140
Requirements for Graduation 140
Curriculum 140
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Vision Science 140
I. Professionalism Across Settings 139
H. Social Media Guidelines 139
G. Illegal, Inappropriate, and Unprofessional Behavior 139
F. Examinations 137
E. Dress Code 134
D. Behavior 133
C. Attendance 131
B. Academic Dishonesty 130
A. Professional Conduct 129
Code of Behavioral Conduct 129
Externships 129
Class and Examination Schedules 129
Board Examination 128
Tutoring 128
Student Counseling 128
Advisers 128
Intersession Policies 128
Religious Holidays 127
Address Change/Name Change 127
Computer-Related Requirements Specific to the College of Optometry 127
Course and Instructor Evaluation 126
Clinical Patient Encounter Log 126
Volunteer Service 126
Lab Group Assignments 126
Requirements for Graduation 125
Readmission Policy 124
Notification of the Appeals Board Decision 124
Hearing Process and Protocol 124
Appeals Board Membership 124
Appeals Board Responsibilities 123
Appeals Board Hearing Guidelines 123
Appeals Board 123
Procedure for Review of Alleged Violations of the CO Code of Behavioral Conduct 122
Procedure to Appeal Mandated Academic Dismissal 122
The Student Progress Committee (SPC) 121
Clinic Courses 121
Didactic Courses 120
Reexamination and Remediation Policy 119
Clinical Remediation 119
Student Examinations 118
6. Leave of Absence Records 118
5. Return from Administrative Break in Enrollment 118
4. Communication with the CO During a Leave of Absence/Administrative Break in Enrollment 118
3. Course Status During an Administrative Break in Enrollment 117
2. Administrative Break in Enrollment 117
1. Leave of Absence (LOA) 116
Leave from Studies 116
Graduation with Honors 116
Dean’s List 116
President’s List 116
Academic Honors 116
Academic Dismissal 115
Academic Standing 114
Penalty for Late Registration 114
Incomplete Coursework 114
Grade Disputes 113
Grade Point Average (GPA) 113
Grading Policies and Procedures 112
Curriculum 112
Honors Program 111
Traditional, Extended, and Advanced Standing Optometry Programs 111
Academic Affairs 111
Email 110
Grievance Procedures for Nonacademic Disputes 110
Disability 110
Behavioral and Social Attributes 109
Tactile 109
Visual 109
Hearing 109
Strength and Mobility 109
Motor Skills 108
Interpersonal Communication 108
Intellectual, Conceptual, Integrative, and Qualitative Abilities 108
Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progress 108
Fees and Expenses 107
Accreditation 107
Mission Statement and Program Goals 107
Administration 105
Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) Program 105
College of Optometry 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
Student Assistance Program 98
Social Events and Extracurricular Activities 98
Security Checks 98
Return of University Property 97
Postexposure Policies and Procedures 97
Photographs and Recordings 97
Parking Lot/Garage 96
Notices, Messages, and Posters 96
Email 96
Identification Requirements and Fieldwork Prerequisites 95
Food in the Lecture Halls, Laboratories, and Clinics 95
Dress Code 95
Urine Drug Screen 95
Immunization Requirements 93
Certificate of Physical Examination 93
Health Forms Requirements 93
Background Checks / Duty to Disclose Criminal Offenses 92
Acceptance of Professional Fees 92
Policies and Procedures 92
Student Lounge/Student Area 92
Computer Laboratories 91
Lost and Found 91
Tampa Bay Regional Campus Library 90
Martin and Gail Press Library 89
Short-Term Preloans 88
Tuition Credit Policy—Voluntary Drops and Withdrawals 87
Charges and Payments 87
Building Hours 87
General Information 87
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
College-Level Policies and Procedures 85

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