NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

70 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 ACADEMIC RESOURCES AND PROCEDURES College of Health Care Sciences and College of Nursing Bachelor of Health Science—Online Program Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Health Science—Online Program may add or drop courses via SharkLink during the first week of the term. No academic or financial penalties will be assessed during that time frame. No grade notation will be entered on the transcript. No classes may be added or dropped after this period. Dropping a course may affect the loans, scholarships, or grant aid that has been awarded prior to the drop. A student may have tuition refunded when dropping a course; however, this may cause a reduction in certain types of financial aid, which can result in a balance due. Sequential Programs The Bachelor of Science—Cardiovascular Sonography Program, Bachelor of Science—Medical Sonography Program, Bachelor of Science in Nursing—Entry-Level Track, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing—R.N. to B.S.N. Track, and the Cardiac Sonography Certificate Program are sequential programs with lockstep coursework.. Bachelor of Science—Cardiovascular Sonography Program Students in the B.S. —Cardiovascular Sonography Program are not allowed to drop classes because the curriculum must be taken concurrently and in a specific sequence, according to the program requirements. Students enter the program, take the common set of courses in sequence, and graduate together. If a student fails a core sonography course, he or she may be dismissed from the program. If the student is otherwise in good academic standing, remediation may be provided or the student may be required to repeat the course in the following year. Students will not be allowed to begin their clinical training unless all B.S.- C.V.S. courses are passed with a C or better. Students who experience extenuating circumstances may request a Leave of Absence (refer to the Withdrawal from the University and Leaves of Absence sections of this catalog). Bachelor of Science— Medical Sonography Program Students in the B.S.—Medical Sonography Program are not allowed to drop classes, since the curriculum must be taken concurrently and in a specific sequence, according to the program requirements. Students enter the program, take the common set of courses in sequence, and graduate together. If a student fails a core sonography course, he or she may be dismissed from the program. If the student is otherwise in good academic standing, remediation may be provided or the student may be required to repeat the course in the following year. Students will not be allowed to begin their clinical training unless all BHS courses are passed with a C or better. Students who experience extenuating circumstances may request a Leave of Absence (refer to the Withdrawal from the University and Leaves of Absence sections of this catalog). Bachelor of Science in Nursing Programs Students completing a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing or enrolled in the R.N. to M.S.N. program may drop a course in the first week of class without financial penalties. Students who would like to drop a nursing course should make an appointment to see the program director prior to processing the drop. The program director can answer specific questions about tuition refunds and policy guidelines. Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy—Online Program Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy—Online Program may add or drop courses via SharkLink during the first week of the term. No academic or financial penalties will be assessed during that time frame. No grade notation will be entered on the transcript. No classes may be added or dropped after this period. Dropping a course may affect the loans, scholarships, or grant aid that has been awarded prior to the drop. A student may have tuition refunded when dropping a course; however, this may cause a reduction in certain types of financial aid, which can result in a balance due. Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy—First Professional Program Students in the B.S.—Respiratory Therapy Program are not allowed to drop classes because the curriculum must be taken concurrently and in a specific sequence, according to the program requirements. Students enter the program, take the