Student Handbook

National Board Examination for the Doctor of Optometry ..........................................................67 State Licensure for the Doctor of Optometry ..............................................................................67 Commencement..............................................................................................................................67 Registration and Maintenance of Matriculation...........................................................................68 Course and Faculty Evaluation ......................................................................................................68 Religious Observances Policy..........................................................................................................69 Policy on Externships Abroad and Service Trips .................................................. 70 Student Support Services ........................................................................................ 72 Academic Advising...........................................................................................................................72 Clinical Enhancement Program ......................................................................................................73 Mental Health Services ...................................................................................................................73 11th Floor Safe Zone.................................................................................................................................................. 74 Mental Health Professional Counseling.................................................................................................................... 74 Tea Chats .................................................................................................................................................................... 76 Interfaith Prayer and Meditation Room ................................................................................................................... 76 Suicide Prevention ..................................................................................................................................................... 76 Pre-Personal Counseling............................................................................................................................................ 76 Career Counseling ...........................................................................................................................77 Minority Enrichment .......................................................................................................................77 Tutoring ...........................................................................................................................................77 Student Housing ..............................................................................................................................77 Veterans Benefits ............................................................................................................................78 Harold Kohn Vision Science Library ................................................................................................79 Records Policy..................................................................................................................................80 Clinical Programs and Policies ................................................................................. 86 University EyeCenter and SatelliteClinics........................................................................................86 Patient Confidentiality ....................................................................................................................86 Examinations of Family Members ..................................................................................................87 Patient Responsibility......................................................................................................................87 Taking Care of Business at SUNY ............................................................................. 88 Tuition & Fees..................................................................................................................................88 Student Instruments .......................................................................................................................90

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