Admissions

1. All program documents, study plans, exams, final products and evaluations must be written in English.
2. Curriculum requirements are subject to change in order to maintain standards and remain current with changes in d of study.
3. Policies and Procedures for assessing the progress of students toward their program objectives will be found ii Handbook.

1. Dorland Illustrated Medical Dictionary - current edition and an edition of 10 years earlier. or/ Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary - latest edition and one or two earlier editions.
2. The Oxford Dictionary (English) - current edition and an earlier edition.

COURSE MATERIALS FOR PROGRAMS OF STUDY

Fees for course materials (such as books, discs, etc.) for each program and course of study vary. This cost can be estimated for each program, and in most cases should be considered additional to tuition and other fees. A complete list of course requirements will be sent to the student prior to the beginning of his/her course of study.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT RESOURCES

The University shall assist students in gaining access to resources needed for completion of their diploma, degree or course of instruction. This includes books, supplies, and relevant materials needed to meet program requirements. An Academic Counselor will be available to assist students in their academic endeavors.

STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Students will be responsible for upholding the Code of Student Responsibility. This code acknowledges the type of education the University offers which attracts students with a strong sense of individuality, motivation and maturity. Thus, the code endeavors to provide respect and understanding for individuals, various points of view and experiences which embody the philosophy of the learning process provided by the University. Students are expected to observe this code along with the faculty, staff and fellow students. The student is responsible to uphold her/his contracts and agreements. The Code of Student Responsibility is in the Student Handbook.

COMPLAINTS AND GRIEVANCES
Students shall receive a Student Handbook describing how students or other parties may register a complaint or grievance, how the University will investigate the complaint, and how the University will attempt to resolve the complaint.

DISMISSAL FROM A PROGRAM OF STUDY
Dismissal from a course of study for reasons such as: academic insufficiency, failure to meet time requirements or non-contact with the University, misrepresentation of information, breaking the Code of Student Responsibility, or any other violation, will be subject to review by the Academic Director. Final appeals of disciplinary actions will be submitted to the Student Affairs Committee.

TUITION AND REGISTRATION FEES
Please see the enclosed insert on current fees accompanying this catalog.

PAYMENT OF TUITION AND FEES

1. All tuition and fees shall be paid and/or financed according to the policies and procedures of financial assistance and/or payment for tuition. Grants may be available in the future. Registration fee shall be paid when the Enrollment Agreement is signed.
2. Registration and Graduation fees are only required for degree programs. These fees are not required for diploma programs.

ADDING / DROPPING / CHANGING A COURSE
Adding, dropping or changing a course after your initial evaluation and Enrollment Agreement has been signed, may be subject to an administrative fee. The student's Academic Counselor and Dean will assist the student in this process.

WITHDRAWAL FROM A PROGRAM OF STUDY
Withdrawal from a course of study is subject to the refund policy of the University as stated in the Enrollment Agreement. The student's Academic Counselor and the Registrar will assist the student in this process.

REFUNDS ON TUITION AND FEES
All fees, including application, assessment, student services, books and materials are non-refundable.

COOLING OFF PERIOD
Any student signing an Enrollment Agreement or making an initial deposit or payment toward tuition and fees shall be entitled to a cooling off period of at least three (3) work days from the date of the Agreement or payment deposit, whichever is later. During the cooling off period, the Agreement can be withdrawn and all payments applicable for a refund refunded.

REFUND POLICY
In the event that a student withdraws or is expelled after the cooling off period, a refund shall be based on the tuition received f courses not yet completed. All refunds are pro-rated from the date on which the instruction period begins which is defined as t that the instruction materials (courses) are handed or mailed to the student from the University. After that date, refunds are according to the amount of time elapsed since instruction began. The instruction period for distance learning at the University is d as six (6) months maximum per course or module. Refunds of tuition paid for courses delivered by affiliated institutions will be according to the refund policies of the affiliated institutions. No refunds will be made for fees paid toward clinical and practical ings. Refunds of tuition will be made according to the following schedule within the instruction period:
within 1 st 10% 90% refund
within 2nd 10% 75% refund
within 3rd 10% 60% refund
within 4th 10% 45% refund
within 5th 10% 30% refund
within 6th 10% 15% refund
thereafter no refund

The refund policy for paying course by course is as follows: each course will be subject to 15 day review from the date of shi from the University. The course must be postmarked and returned within 30 days in order to receive a refund. After 30 days, t no refund for the course received by a student. The 10% administrative fee is non-refundable.

Refunds will be paid within thirty (30) days of the University receiving written notice of a student's withdrawal, or of the Univ terminating enrollment of the student, whichever is earlier. If the studentwishes to reapply, the application and registration fees required. There will be no refund if a student is dismissed for violation of the code of student responsibility or illegal action by dent.