Student Academic Policies and Procedures Handbook: Veterinary Medicine Program

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Overview

Program and clinical placement disclaimers

Section I: DVM Program at XUSOVM

Message from the President

Message from the Chief Academic Officer and Dean

Mission and vision of the DVM program

DVM program competencies and learning outcomes

School Contact Information

The Academic Calendar

Honor code and professional attributes

Section II: Starting Veterinary School

Language Policy

Technical Standards

Admissions policies and procedures

Policy on Transfer Credits

Policy on Readmission

Policy for Diversity and Inclusiveness

Positive learning environment and student mistreatment

International students and clinical placement documentation

DVM Program Graduation Requirements - Cloned

Health Insurance

Immunization requirements

Emergency preparedness and contacts

Attendance and participation

Photography media and publicity consent

Dress code and student identification

Damages to University Property

Non Discrimination Policy and Procedures

Section III: Curriculum

DVM curriculum and course sequence

Examination Policies and Procedures

Section IV: Registration records leave and conduct

Registration and withdrawal

Leave of Absence

Access to Student Educational Records

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Blood borne pathogens and student health

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Section V: Financial Requirements and Services

Acceptable Methods of Payment

Tuition payment plans

Financial Obligation

Late Payment Fees

Jurisdiction of Financial Matters

Student records privacy and disclosure

Administrative and Financial Management

Student Finance contacts

Section VI: Student Resources

Student Support Strategy

Academic support services

Academic support during leave

Student wellbeing and counseling

Library resources and borrowing

Information technology and acceptable network use

Laboratory facilities and safety

Parking and restricted areas

Healthcare services in Aruba

Student Organizations

Veterinary certification and licensure pathways

Section VII: Committees and academic policies

Admissions Committee

Curriculum Committee

Grievances Committee

Research Committee

Promotion and academic progress review

Policy on Promotion and Progress Review of the Students - Cloned

DVM Program Graduation Requirements Policy - Cloned

Extramural electives and externships

Academic integrity and professional conduct

Continuous quality improvement

Infectious and environmental exposure safety

Social Media Policy

Section VIII: Appendices

Appendix A Harassment and discrimination complaint form

Appendix B Suicide prevention and crisis response

Appendix C Student Government Association bylaws

Last Updated: March 2026