2004-06 IUPUI Campus Bulletin

Student Rights and Responsibilities   

Application to and enrollment in the university constitute the student's commitment to honor and abide by the practices and policies stated in the university's official announcements, bulletins, handbooks, and other published materials and to behave in a manner that is mature and compatible with the university's function as an institution of higher learning. The Indiana University Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct is available in electronic format. Students are expected to read this document and, by their enrollment, agree to its contents and additional School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences statements, which appear below.

Academic Advising   The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Student Enrollment Coordinator is available to assist students who are working on the prerequisites for a professional program. Once admitted to a professional program, students are advised by faculty within the program. It is the student's responsibility to seek counseling and guidance. The student is responsible for planning a program to meet degree requirements .

Appeals   The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences abides by the appeals procedures discussed in the Indiana University Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct. Students may obtain a copy of the school's Appeals Policy and Procedure from any of the school's administrative offices.

Attendance   Students are responsible for complying with all attendance requirements that may be established by the program faculty.

Clinical Affiliations   Clinical affiliations (fieldwork experiences) are required in most School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences programs. The program faculty is responsible for the selection, approval, and assignment of clinical experiences. Although individual student needs and desires will be recognized, final placement decisions are made by the program faculty. Students are responsible for transportation, fees, and self-support, and for following the rules and regulations of the center(s) to which they are assigned. In addition, student conduct must be consistent with the standards of the university and the profession.

Degree Applications   Each fall, students preparing to graduate during the following calendar year must file an Intent to Graduate form in the office of the program in which they are enrolled. Program faculty then certify the student's satisfactory completion of degree requirements. If changes in the anticipated date of degree completion occur, students must consult their faculty advisor and file an updated Intent to Graduate form.

Financial Aid   A student may seek financial assistance through the IUPUI Financial Aid Office. In addition, assistance may be available through professional associations and other external groups and agencies.

Costs   Students are responsible for the following costs:

Fees and Tuition   Fees and tuition are established annually by the Trustees of Indiana University.

Books and Supplies   Books and supplies are determined by the program.

Uniforms   During clinical/fieldwork experiences, students must adhere to the dress code requirements of the program and training site. Students are responsible for providing their own uniforms.

Transportation   Students are responsible for travel and lodging costs associated with clinical/fieldwork experiences.

Contact the program of interest for a current cost sheet.

Liability Insurance   All students participating in required fieldwork experience are covered by the university's medical malpractice insurance. When requested, students may be required to purchase and show proof of general liability insurance before being certified to begin the clinical experience.

Health   Before the beginning of the professional program, students are required to demonstrate proof of immunization for tetanus and diphtheria, rubella, rubeola (measles), mumps, varicella (chicken pox), and hepatitis. All students must have had a PPD tuberculin skin test within the last three months. Students may be required to complete a physical examination (see program specific requirements). All students must show proof of health insurance before beginning the professional program.

International Students   Foreign nationals enrolled in the school are subject to the same rights and responsibilities as all other students. International students should consult the IUPUI Office of International Affairs.

Orientation   School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences programs require students to attend orientation programs before the beginning of the professional courses. Students are responsible for attending these sessions and for the program-specific policies and standards distributed and discussed at the sessions.

Professional Conduct   Students are responsible for exhibiting conduct appropriate to their professional training and education. Each program distributes standards and policies of appropriate professional conduct at the time of program orientation.

Registration and Record Changes   It is the student's responsibility to enroll in each required academic session and satisfactorily complete all courses required for the degree. Faculty are available to provide academic advising.

Students are responsible for filing the necessary Student Record Change form with the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Office of Academic and Student Affairs in Coleman Hall 120 as soon as possible following a change of name or permanent address. Additional information regarding degree requirements and academic standards may be found elsewhere in this bulletin.

Credentials/Licensure   

Students completing any of the professional programs are qualified to sit for the appropriate licensure and/or credentialing examinations. Contact the program director for further information.

Allied Health Alumni Association   

The Allied Health Alumni Association, which has an enrollment of more than 700 active members, was officially recognized as a constituent member of the Indiana University Alumni Association in 1976. Active membership is open to all graduates of the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences programs.

For more information, contact the Indiana University Alumni Association, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Alumni Association, University Place Conference Center, room 241, 850 W. Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202-6044; phone: (317) 274-8828.