2011-2012 - College of Osteopathic Medicine - Touro University ...

SECTION III: OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRSThe Office of Student Services, which is under the supervision of the Dean of Students,is located at 1310 Johnson Lane, Vallejo, CA 94592. This office coordinates a variety ofstudent support service functions within the University including the publication anddistribution of the Student Handbook.Student Services interacts with students to develop and offer support programs andservices which enrich students' experiences on campus. The Office of Student Services isavailable to students on a continuing basis supporting student concerns and challenges.Office of the RegistrarServices provided by the Office of the Registrar support every student at the Universityas well as all faculty and staff members who interact with those students. Specifically,the Office of the Registrar is responsible for: the integrity of student records for theUniversity; the planning and execution of registration of students each semester;recording of grades; certification of degree requirements for students; verification ofgraduation; mailing of diplomas to graduates; preservation of student academic recordsand protection of their privacy (FERPA).Leave of absence, petition to return, add/drop and withdrawal forms are processedthrough the Office of the Registrar. The Office of the Registrar also provides continuingsupport for alumni, with services such as verification of enrollment and graduation,completing forms for licensure and providing official transcripts.MATRICULATION AND REGISTRATIONAll students are required to register by the dates that are specified by the office of theRegistrar. Failure to register in a timely manner may exclude the student from attendingclasses. Full tuition and fees and prior debts must be paid in full on or beforeregistration day each academic term. Matriculation and promotion are subject tosatisfactory academic progress and completion of all academic requirements and alloutstanding debts to the University. Prior to registration, official transcripts, including afinal transcript indicating conferral of baccalaureate degree, and transcripts from allcolleges and universities indicated on the student‟s application must be received by theRegistrar‟s office. Failure to comply with providing official undergraduate transcriptswill result in the student being excluded from attending classes.2011 – 2012 COM Student Handbook