DVM Years 1-3 Student Handbook
DVM Years 1-3 Program Handbook and Policy Manual
The policies and procedures for the classroom component, also referred to as the first and second teaching times, of the DVM program are included in this handbook. For policies and procedures governing the clerkship experiences please refer to the Clerkship Student Handbook. These policies and procedures are applied during the current Academic Year. By accepting a seat in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (VMCVM), you will be held to the policies and procedures included in this handbook. Minor changes to this handbook may be made regularly without notification. If significant changes are made, students will be notified.
Updated August 2023
2.1 Curriculum, enrollment, drop/add, auditing
2.1.1 Curriculum
2.1.2 Enrollment
2.1.3 Drop/add of 3rd elective courses
2.1.4 Adding an elective after the add deadline
2.1.5 Dropping an elective after the drop deadline
2.1.6 Dropping an animal/cadaver/capped elective after the early drop deadline
2.1.7 Auditing courses
2.2 Attendance and excused absences
2.2.1 Attendance
2.2.2 Excused absences
2.2.2.1 Process
2.2.2.2 Excused absences involving illness
2.2.2.3 Excused absences for professional purposes
2.2.2.4 Excused absences for laboratory classes and exams
2.2.2.5 Rescheduling missed required activities
2.2.2.6 Unexcused absences for required activities
2.3 Canceled classes and non-appearance of instructors
2.3.1 Cancelled classes
2.3.2 Non-appearance of an instructor
2.4 Student evaluation of courses
2.5 Guidelines for Assessment
2.5.1 Date and length of exams
2.5.2 Exam procedures during the semester
2.5.3 Use of electronic devices during exams
2.5.4 Late submission of exams/assignments
2.5.5 Exam accommodations
2.5.5.1 Procedures for those with approved accommodations
2.5.5.1.1 Exams with accommodations provided within the college
2.5.5.1.2 Scheduling and administration of accommodations
2.5.5.1.3 Students with accommodations responsibilities
2.5.6 Exam reviews and posting exam results
2.5.7 Grading system
2.5.8 Calculation of class rank
2.5.9 Submission of grades, including “incomplete” (I)
2.5.10 Appeal of a final grade for a DVM course
2.5.10.1 Assignment of grades and criteria for grade appeals
2.5.10.2 Grade appeal policy
2.5.10.3 Appealing a grade resulting in dismissal
2.5.10.4 Progression to clerkships and grade appeals
2.6 Policies for academic progression
2.6.1 Standards for academic progression
2.6.1.1 Pass/fail
2.6.1.2 Progressing through the curriculum
2.6.1.3 Automatic dismissal for academic cause
2.6.1.4 Advancement exams
2.6.1.5 Repeating courses
2.6.2 Reinstatement after voluntary or involuntary withdrawal
2.6.3 Proactive support and intervention program (PSIP)
2.7 FERPA waiver
3.1 Classrooms
3.2 Laboratories
3.2.1 Safety Considerations within Laboratories
3.2.2 Student Responsibilities within Laboratories
3.3 Class Listservs
3.4 Class leadership
3.5 Administrative Requests
3.6 Study Spaces
3.6.1 Process for using study spaces
3.6.2 Spaces available for student study: CVM and University
3.7 Pet animals
3.8 Service animals
3.9 Motor vehicles and parking
3.10 Electronic and printed materials distributed in courses
3.11 Consensual relationships
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