Expectations and Responsibilities of Students
Throughout their educational experiences at UT Southwestern, students are held to the ethical and professional standards of their School, program of study, and corresponding profession. All students are expected and required to obey federal, state, and local laws; to comply with the UT System Regents' Rules and Regulations and all policies, procedures, rules and regulations of The University of Texas System and UT Southwestern; to follow directives issued by an administrative official of the UT System or UT Southwestern in the course of his or her official duties; to observe standards of conduct appropriate for an academic medical institution; and to accept full responsibility to pay all tuition, fees and other costs associated with enrollment.
In addition to the policies contained in this catalog, UT Southwestern has established institutional policies and procedures outlining students’ responsibilities in the Handbook of Institutional Policies and Operating Procedures. Chapter 10 of the Handbook is dedicated to students, postdoctoral scholars, residents, and fellows. Handbook policies address student conduct and discipline; fitness for participation; leaves of absence; academic decisions; complaints and resolutions; payment of tuition and fees; reasonable accommodations due to disability; and student rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
The Handbook details requirements for admission and enrollment, including insurance coverage, immunizations, background checks, and drug screening requirements. The Handbook also outlines UT Southwestern’s commitments to ensuring that its working, educational, and training environments are free from discrimination and to providing equal opportunities for qualified applicants and students with disabilities.
The Handbook is in electronic form and accessible to enrolled students via the UT Southwestern intranet site. Copies of policies may be obtained from the Office of the Registrar or the Dean’s Office of the applicable school. Additional policies and expectations apply within individual schools, programs, and courses.