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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.

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 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