College of Allied Health Professions Student Handbook

This handbook provides information about the educational programs offered through the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) College of Allied Health Professions (CAHP). The CAHP faculty and administration, and the University of Nebraska Board of Regents have authorized statements presented in this bulletin as indicating current requirements, practice and procedures for application for admission to the CAHP and UNMC; student policies and procedures; course offerings, including courses available through distance education technologies; general and professional requirements for graduation; tuition and fees; and College and program accreditation.

The University expressly reserves the right to change, phase out, or discontinue any program. To read the University of Nebraska Board of Regents policy in its entirety, refer to the University of Nebraska Board of Regents Policies, RP-5.1.3 University Right to Change, Discontinue Programs. The College of Allied Health Professions complies with this policy, as outlined by the Board of Regents.

Below is the Table of Contents. Click the red section headings to go to that section.

The College of Allied Health Professions

CAHP Organizational Structure
Governance of the College of Allied Health Professions
History
Mission and Purpose
Strategic Plan
Accreditation

Professional Conduct

Responsibilities & Rights of Students
Statement of Non-Discrimination
Statement of Diversity
UNMC Code of Conduct
General Performance & Conduct
Privacy, Confidentiality & Information Security
Dress & Grooming
Professional Address
Alcohol & Drugs
Tobacco Use

Student Affairs

Tuition and Fees
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Residency
Military and Veterans Benefits

Academic Affairs

Grading System
Class Standing and Promotion
Program Curricula

Admission Policies and Procedures

Acceptable Transfer Credit and Course Requirements
Credit by Examination
American Council on Education (ACE) Recommendations
Foreign Coursework Requirements
English Proficiency Requirement

Admitted Student Policies and Procedures

Admitted Students
Compliance and Safety Training
Student Background Checks and Drug Screening
Infectious Diseases Reporting Requirements
Student Vaccinations
Identification Cards
Parking
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Orientation
Registration

Academic Policies and Procedures

Academic Integrity
Attendance at Classes and Clerkships
Clinical Education Experiences
Evaluation of Student Performance
Retention of Evaluation Materials
Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid
Student Appeals of Academic Evaluation
Academic Probation
Leave Time
Absences and Withdrawals
Student Discipline
Students Called to Active Duty in Military Service
Requirements for Graduation
Degrees and Honors

Non-Academic Policies and Procedures

Use of Student Addresses for Commercial Purposes
Sale of Names and Addresses for Fundraising
Student Fundraising Activities
Students Hosting Career Fairs
Student Employment
Personal Use of Facilities and Equipment
Handling of Institutional Property
Student Travel
New Organizations
Fair Use of Copyrighted Materials

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College of Allied Health Professions Student Handbook