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1 1 VOLUME 18 | NO. 1 2 2018 -2019 keiser university 3 keiser university , Ft. Lauderdale 1500 NW 49th Street Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309 (954) 776-4456 Toll Free (800)-749-4456 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS keiser university , Clearwater 16120 US Highway 19 North Clearwater, FL 33764 (727) 373-1380 keiser university College of Golf and Sport Management 2600 North Military Trail West Palm Beach, FL 33409 (561) 478-5500 keiser university , Daytona 1800 Business Park Boulevard Daytona Beach, Florida 32114 (386) 274-5060 keiser university Flagship Campus 2600 North Military Trail West Palm Beach, FL 33409 (561) 478-5500 keiser university , Ft.

2 Myers 9100 Forum Corporate Parkway Ft. Myers, Florida 33905 (239) 277-1336 keiser university , Jacksonville 6430 Southpoint Parkway Jacksonville, Florida 32216 (904) 296-3440 keiser university , Lakeland 2400 Interstate Drive Lakeland, Florida 33805 (863) 682-6020 keiser university , Melbourne 900 South Babcock Street Melbourne, Florida 32901 (321) 409-4800 keiser university , Miami 2101 NW 117th Avenue Miami, Florida 33172 (305) 596-2226 keiser university , Naples 1336 Creekside Blvd. Suite 2 Naples, FL 34108 (239) 513-1135 keiser university , New Port Richey 6014 US Highway 19 North, Suite 250 New Port Richey, FL 34652 (727) 484-3110 keiser university , Orlando 5600 Lake Underhill Road Orlando, Florida 32807 (407) 273-5800 Online Division 1900 W.

3 Commercial Blvd. Suite 100 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309 Local (954) 351- 4040 Toll Free (888) 4- keiser (US only) keiser university at Patrick Air Force Base 1020 Central Avenue Patrick AFB, Florida 32925 (321) 430-0748 keiser university , Pembroke Pines 1640 SW 145th Avenue Pembroke Pines, Florida 33027 (954) 431-4300 keiser university , Port St. Lucie 9400 SW Discovery Way Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986 (772) 398-9990 keiser university , San Marcos Gasolinera UNO, 2 c al sur San Marcos, Carazo, Nicaragua Local (505) 2535-2314 / 2535-2312 Toll Free (800) 969-1685 keiser university , Sarasota 6151 Lake Osprey Drive Sarasota, Florida 34240 (941) 907-3900 keiser university , Shanghai Guanhailu Road No.

4 505, Pudong Shanghai, China 201300 +86 (21) 6836 9850 keiser university , Tallahassee 1700 Halstead Boulevard Tallahassee, Florida 32309 (850) 906-9494 keiser university Tallahassee Annex 1276 Metropolitan Boulevard Tallahassee, Florida 32312 (850) 692-0100 keiser university , Tampa 5002 West Waters Avenue Tampa, Florida 33634 (813) 885-4900 keiser university , West Palm Beach 2085 Vista Parkway West Palm Beach, Florida 33411 (561) 471-6000 university -Wide undergraduate catalog and Announcement Bulletin August 27, 2018 , VOLUME 18, No. 1 keiser university publishes an electronic catalog annually with periodic updates in an effort to provide updated information to students on an ongoing basis.

5 In spite of this desire and intention, keiser university reserves the right to make changes in its programs and the content of this catalog as necessary on an ongoing basis in accordance with institutional policies and procedures. The university makes every effort to provide current and prospective students with the most up-to-date and current information available, and will continue this practice as a matter of policy and practice. Students also may access the university web site at or call the main campus at 954-776-4456 for specific information if desired. 5 Table of Contents GENERAL INFORMATION.

6 14 Mission Statement .. 14 Philosophy .. 14 Strategic Directions .. 15 History .. 16 Accreditation .. 18 Americans with Disabilities Act .. 21 Equal Opportunities Statement .. 22 Memberships and 22 Governance .. 24 DESCRIPTIONS OF FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT .. 25 ADMISSIONS .. 36 General Admissions Requirements .. 36 Academic Placement Determinations .. 40 Program-Specific Admissions Requirements .. 40 Associate of Science in Nursing Admissions Policy EFFECTIVE MAY 24, 2017 .. 40 International Students .. 41 High School Students .. 42 undergraduate Transfer of Credit Policy .. 42 College Level Examination (CLEP) Policy.

7 46 International Baccalaureate (IB) .. 50 Policy on Transfer Credit for Military Training and Education .. 51 Credit for Life Experience Policy .. 52 Florida s Statewide Course Numbering System .. 52 FINANCIAL SERVICES .. 55 6 Consumer Information .. 55 General Information .. 55 Grants .. 56 Loans .. 56 Scholarships .. 57 Financial Aid Procedures .. 60 Student Rights .. 60 Student Responsibilities .. 61 Satisfactory Academic Progress .. 62 Specific Standards for Allied Health Programs .. 64 TUITION, FEES, AND OTHER COSTS .. 67 Costs .. 67 Required and Optional Fees for Programs .. 68 Cancellation and Refund Policy.

8 76 Return of Title IV Funds (R2T4) .. 76 Cancellation/Withdrawal Calculation .. 77 STUDENT SERVICES .. 78 Orientation .. 78 Career Services .. 78 Student Organizations .. 79 Alumni Association .. 81 Counseling .. 81 Housing .. 82 Health Insurance .. 82 Graduation .. 82 DISTANCE LEARNING .. 83 83 Admissions Requirements for Enrollment in Online Learning .. 83 7 Faculty/Student Interaction .. 84 Facilities and Equipment .. 84 Student 84 Academic Advising .. 84 Testing .. 84 Delivery of Books .. 84 Learning Resources .. 85 ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES .. 85 General Information .. 85 Effective catalog 86 Official Communication with Students.

9 86 Bursar s Office .. 86 university Bookstore .. 86 Fire Precautions .. 86 Campus Safety .. 86 Annual Security Report .. 87 Parking .. 87 STUDENT CONDUCT POLICIES .. 87 Academic Honesty Policy .. 87 Professional Behavior Policy .. 90 Academic and Administrative Dismissal .. 91 Anti-Hazing Policy .. 92 Conflict 92 Student Disciplinary Procedures .. 92 Standards of Appearance .. 93 Firearms Policy .. 94 Grievance Procedures .. 94 Drug Policy .. 95 8 Medical Marijuana Policy .. 95 Arbitration Clause for keiser university .. 95 Intellectual Property Policy .. 95 Privacy of Student Records .. 96 keiser university Transcripts.

10 97 Sexual Harrassment .. 97 Title IX Compliance .. 97 ACADEMIC POLICIES .. 98 Credit Hours .. 98 university Hours .. 98 Special Tutoring .. 98 Academic Advising .. 99 Library System .. 99 General Education Courses .. 100 The Writing Studio .. 100 Gordon Rule .. 100 Average Class Size .. 100 Field Trips .. 101 Guest 101 Schedule Changes .. 101 Course 101 Attendance .. 101 GI Bill Attendance Policy .. 101 Honor Code .. 102 Leave of Absence Policy .. 102 university Withdrawal Policy .. 103 Military Deployment Policy .. 103 Policy on Class Absences Due to Military Service .. 103 9 Policy on Military Stipends.