Administrative Policies
Changes
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Dismissal
Plagiarism, cheating, and stealing will be considered grounds for dismissal. In addition, the School reserves the right to withdraw the privileges of enrollment from any student whose activities or behavior are disruptive to the ongoing educational and professional life of the School, or from any student who fails to meet his or her financial obligations to the School in a timely manner.
Non-Discrimination Policy
The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, or Vietnam-era or disabled veteran status in its employment, admissions policies, or in the administration of, operation of, or access to its academic or non-academic programs and policies. It does not discriminate on the basis of disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. College of Arts and Sciences student and applicant inquiries regarding disabilities and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 may be directed to the dean of students, 73 Tremont Street, 12th floor, tel: 617.573.8239.
Rights and Privacy (Buckley Amendment)
In keeping with the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-380) as amended (P.L. 93-568), also known as the Buckley Amendment, the University will provide eligible students or their parents the opportunity to review the student’s educational records, to seek corrections of information contained in those records, and to limit disclosure of information contained in those records. The University is required to give students or their parents annual written notice of these rights and the right to file complaints with the Department of HEW concerning alleged failures by the institution to comply with the requirements of the act. A written policy governing institutional record-keeping is on file at the registrar’s office. Americans with Disabilities Act The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities. This law assures that persons with disabilities have access to employment, public accommodation, public service, transportation and telecommunications programs, and services.
Policy on Overdue Accounts
According to University policy, no official transcripts or diplomas will be made available until all financial obligations to the University have been met. In addition, those with outstanding balances will not be allowed to register with the Continuing Education Office until their accounts are clear. Reasonable collection costs, including attorney fees, will be added to delinquent accounts.
