2024 – 2025 Catalog & Student Handbook

Message from the President

We are honored and proud that you have selected California Health Sciences University to help you achieve your education and career goals! At CHSU, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion among all of our students, faculty, staff, administration, and all other members of our academic community.

We strive to inspire and prepare you to help advance our mission - to improve the health care outcomes of people living in the Central Valley. To help you and your student colleagues achieve your goals, we are committed to providing a quaint and supportive campus culture, developing a distinctive approach to education, and ensuring our programs are accessible to and affordable for all students. Because only together, can we resolve the dire health provider shortages in the Central Valley and help to support the underserved communities in our region and beyond!

We hope you feel the CHSU pride in being part of our history in the making! We are accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA). We offer a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, the first of its kind in the Central Valley, and a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences program. You’ll benefit from the inter-professional collaboration and learn about our current and future programs as the University continues to expand. We are grateful for the opportunity to help you achieve your career and personal goals to help treat, heal, and serve the precious members of our community.

You will have an amazing impact on our world! From the founders and the board of trustees to the leadership, faculty and staff at CHSU, please know that you have the entire campus community and the local community here to support you. With dedication and compassion, together we can improve the health care outcomes of the great people in our region.

Florence T. Dunn
President
California Health Sciences University (CHSU)

General Information

Catalog and Student Handbook Information

About CHSU & Disclosures

CHSU Governing Statute 1 Mission, Vision and Values

Approval to Operate and Accreditation

Complaints Concerning Approval to Operate or Accreditation Standards

2024 - 2025 University Holiday Calendar

Professionalism & Conduct

University Code of Ethical Conduct

Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Statement

Due Process

Confidentiality of Information Policy

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for Eligible Students

Privacy of Personal Information

Secure Student Recordkeeping Policy

Policy & Procedure for Disease Prevention caused by Exposure to Infectious and Environmental Hazards

California Health Sciences University Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, and Title IX Policy and Procedures

Campus Facilities

Campus Safety and Security

Campus Protocols

ID Cards

Student Parking

Guests and Visitors

Laboratory Safety Procedures

The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Guidelines

Student Injury on Campus Reporting Policy

CHSU Emergency Response Plan

Crime Reporting and Statistics

Financial Services & Financial Aid

CHSU Tuition and Fees

CHSU Tuition Refund Policy

AAMC FIRST Money Management and Student Loans

Payment and Collections of Student Tuition, Fees, and Other Costs

Student Rights Under the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF)

Student Financial Aid Information

Federal Student Loans

Private Alternative Loans

Academic Services & Policies

Global Learning Outcomes (GLOs)

Team-Based Learning Methodology

Academic Freedom, Intellectual Honesty and Academic Integrity Policy

CHSU Academic Records and Transcripts Policy

Official Transcripts and Diplomas

Curriculum Structure and Delivery Policy

Credit Hour, Transfer Credit and Course Load Policy

Student Registration

Completion of Evaluations and Surveys

Health Sciences Library Resources

HIPAA Training Policy

Ethical Conduct in Research Policy

Student Research and Scholarly Activity Policy

Student Withdrawal Policy

Retroactive Withdrawal Policy

Teach Out Policy

Petition to Graduate

Conferral of Degrees and Program Graduation Requirements Policy

Student Services & Policies

Wellness Policy

Accessibility Services Policy

Student Conduct and Professionalism Policy

CHSU Student Grievance Policy

Student Mental Health Policy

Student Health Insurance and Services

Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy

Student Travel Policy

Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Policy

Information Technology Services - Acceptable Use of Technology

Student E-mail and Distribution Lists

Mobile Devices

Emergency Contact Information

Enrollment and Degree Verification Requests

Legal Name and Address Change Requests

Off-Campus Housing

Non-Academic Health Professionals

Programs

Osteopathic Medicine (COM) Program

Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MSBS) Program

University Administration & Faculty Directory

University Administration

College of Osteopathic Medicine

College of Biosciences and Health Professions

Catalog Addendums

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy for Title IV Federal Funding

COM Leave of Absence Policy (Revised)

COM Clinical Learning and Patient Care Policy (Revised)

University Self-Monitoring Policy and Procedures for Ensuring Compliance with Applicable Laws and Regulations (revision for Approval to Operate Policy)

Catalog Disclosure: The information within is accurate at the time of publication. Students are responsible for informing themselves of and satisfactorily meeting all requirements pertinent to their relationship with the University. Students and others who use this catalog should be aware that the information changes from time to time at the sole discretion of California Health Sciences University (CHSU) and that these changes might alter information contained in this publication. Any such changes may be obtained in the addendum to the catalog. CHSU reserves the right, at any time and without notice, to make any changes to all rules, policies, procedures and any other information that pertains to students or the institution including, but not limited to, admission, registration, tuition and fees, attendance, curriculum requirements, conduct, academic standing, candidacy and graduation. This catalog does not constitute a contract, or terms or conditions of contract between the student, faculty and/or staff at CHSU. The information herein applies to the academic year July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025.