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Graduate Student Handbook

Preface

This handbook outlines the policies and procedures of the University of Connecticut Graduate School as they apply here at the Health Center. It serves as a resource concerning the academic requirements and procedures of the Graduate School. I urge you to read and become familiar with the information contained in this handbook. In particular, I draw your attention to Policy A, University of Connecticut Student Conduct Code, and Policy C, Policy and Procedures on Conflicts of Interest in Research, which have had recent changes. For information that pertains to particular programs or areas of concentration you should consult with your program director. If this handbook does not address your specific questions, you may consult your program director; Janice Gilkes, Registrar; or me. I wish you success in your academic endeavors.

Sincerely,
Lawrence A. Klobutcher
Associate Dean, Graduate School

I. Introduction

A. Mission Statement
1. Ph.D.
2. Master of Public Health
3. Master of Dental Science

B. Governance
1. Graduate Programs Committee
2. Interaction with Storrs
3. Student Services Center
4. Area of Concentration (Program Offices)

II. Academics

A. Registration
1. Fall and Spring Registration
2. Summer Registration
3. Permission to Take Courses
4. Continuous Registration
5. Research Credits Requirement

B. Advisory Committee
1. Change of Major Advisor or Membership in the Advisory Committee
2. Master's Degree Advisory Committee Membership
3. Ph.D. Degree Advisory Committee Membership
4. External Advisors
5. Outside Readers

C. The Doctor of Philosophy Degree
1. Timely Completion of Ph.D. Degree Requirements in
Biomedical Sciences
2. Time Limits
3. Residence Requirement
4. Plan of Study
5. Transfer Credit
6. Evaluation of Performance
7. General Examination
8. Dissertation Prospectus
9. Candidacy for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy
10. The Dissertation
11. Copies of the Dissertation
12. Abstract, Microfilming, Copyright, and Other Completion Requirements
13. The Final Examination
14. Application for the Degree
15. Commencement at Storrs
16. Recognition at the Health Center’s Commencement

D. The Master's Degree
1. Time Limits
2. Plan of Study (Plan A and Plan B)
3. Transfer of Non-Degree Credits to the Plan of Study
4. Transfer Credits from Other Universities
5. Joint Degrees
6. Candidacy and Plan of Study
7. The Master's Thesis
8. Final Examination
9. Summary of Master of Dental Science Program

III. Scholastic Standards

A. Grade Requirements
B. Course Grades
C. Grading for Graduate Students Taking Basic Medical Science
Subject Committees
D. Changing a Grade
E. Withdrawing from Courses
F. Termination of Status
G. Academic Dismissal
H. Hearing and Appeal Procedures

IV. Sources of Support

A. Entering Student Research Assistantship Support
B. Continuing Student Support
C. GPC Policy Concerning Graduate Stipend Support
D. The Lepow Fellowship Award
E. The Henderson Memorial Award for the Outstanding Ph.D. Thesis
F. Dissertation Fellowship Awards
G. Training Grant Supplementation
H. Tuition Waivers
I. Health Insurance
J. Other Types of Support

V. Other Programs at the Health Center

A. Combined M.D./Ph.D. Program
B. M.D./M.P.H. Program
C. D.M.D./Ph.D. Program
D. D.M.D./M.P.H. Program

VI. General Information

A. Loan Deferments
B. Emergency Loans
C. Emergency Closing Policy
D. International Office
E. Graduate Student Organization
F. Lyman Maynard Stowe Library
G. Mail Services and Federal Express
H. Office of Health Career Opportunity Programs
I. Counseling
J. Public Safety, Escort Service, Parking
K. Public Transportation
L. Student Lounge
M. Veterans
N. Bookstore
O. Food Court (a.k.a. the Cafeteria)
P. Housing
Q. Change in Residence from Out-of-State to In-state for Tuition
Purposes
R. Leave of Absence
S. Deferral of Admission
T. Local Newspapers
U. Photocopying
V. I.D. Badges
W. Radiation and Safety Training
X. Obtaining an Official/Unofficial Transcript of Graduate Work

VII. Access to Students’ Grades and Academic Record

A. Current Procedure
B. Policy on Confidentiality of Student Records at the University of
Connecticut at Storrs
C. Office of Records/Registration, at the Health Center
D. Special Provisions

VIII. UConn and UConn Health Center Policy Statements

A. University of Connecticut Student Conduct Code
B. Policy and Procedure for Review of Alleged Misconduct of Research (PDF)
C. Faculty Council Data Ownership Policy (PDF)
D. Conflict of Interest in Research Policy (PDF)
E. AIDS and Universal Precautions Policy (PDF)
F. Equal Educational Opportunity for Students With Disabilities Policy (PDF)
G. Prohibition of Sexual Harassment Policy (PDF)
H. Racism and Acts of Intolerance Policy
I. Social Events and Alcohol Use Statement
J. Workplace Violence Prevention Policy (PDF)
K. Computing Policies, Procedures and Standards (PDF)
L. Impaired Students (PDF)
M. Conduct and Compliance

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