Student Handbook - College of Pharmacy - Nova Southeastern ...

licensure examinations
Applications for licensure may be obtained online from the Florida Board of Pharmacy. Applications
for the board exam of any other state may be obtained in writing from the respective state board of
pharmacy. The college will certify to the board the candidate’s graduation, as well as internship hours
completed during experiential courses. This documentation will not be provided by the Office of the
Dean until after degree conferral.
STuDenT ConDuCT
Conduct
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible manner, which will reflect well on
themselves, the college, and the university, in terms of morality, honor, truth, and good citizenship.
Students are also expected to abide by the regulations of the division and the university.
Furthermore, students are expected to conduct themselves in a professionally ethical fashion and
to maintain and observe high standards of conduct so that the integrity of the university may be
preserved. A student should avoid impropriety and the appearance of impropriety in all activities.
Attendance
At Nova Southeastern University Health Professions Division, attendance at all scheduled
instructional periods is mandatory. Failure to fulfill this requirement is considered in the evaluation
of a student’s academic performance and professional attitude and may result in a failing grade for
the course and/or other disciplinary actions. Requests for excused absences must be submitted to the
Office of Student Services within 24 hours of the occurrence. Students are also required to notify
course coordinators/course facilitators if they will be absent from classes within 24 hours following
the absence.
Students whose reasons are unacceptable will be subject to disciplinary action. In the event of an
emergency absence, the request for an excused absence must be made to the course coordinator/
facilitator or the Office of Student Services or designee.
Excused Absences
Illness—for absences due to illness, the course coordinator, the course facilitator, or the Office of
Student Services must be notified as soon as possible. Absences will be evaluated on an individual
basis. Extended absences (i.e., three consecutive days or more) or absences on test/exam or lab days
will require the submission of a doctor’s note, or other supporting documentation.
Religious holidays—absences for major religious and ethnic holidays may be excused at the discretion
of the course coordinator or the Office of Student Services. Students are required to obtain approval
for their absences one week prior to the holiday.
Special circumstances—unusual circumstances resulting in absences—e.g., death in the immediate
family—must be cleared with the course coordinator or the Office of Student Services on an
individual basis, preferably before the student is absent from class.
Excused absences do not entitle students to have the opportunity to make up in-class quizzes or
assignments. Assignments and examinations missed due to excused absences will be made up at the
discretion and convenience of the course coordinator. Each laboratory assignment or examination
missed may be made up at the discretion and convenience of the instructor. Procedures for absences
are outlined in individual course syllabi. If, in the judgment of the dean, or program director if
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