A. Attendance Policy

Our methods of instruction are based on the assumption that a student will be present in class every day and prepared for active participation in the work of the day. The mode of delivery (face-to-face or hybrid) does not change this assumption. It is the student’s responsibility to view attendance as a professional commitment.

Attendance is mandatory and students are expected to be present and punctual for all class meeting (whether on campus or on Zoom).  On Zoom, this means that students’ cameras are on for the duration of the call, and students are in a location where they can contribute to the discussion.

Rules for All Absences

Regardless of why a class is missed, it is the responsibility of the student to contact each faculty member to discuss making up any missed work. A student is always responsible for written work due the day of the missed class, for any other assignments that day, and for knowing what transpired in class. It is possible that if quizzes or exams are missed student assessments may not be able to be rescheduled and the course grade will reflect as such.

Multiple absences, even if make-up assignments are completed, jeopardize student and group learning and will affect student grades.

Unavoidable Absences

The program recognizes that emergencies arise and that on occasion, an absence may be unavoidable.  In these instances, the student should let the course director and program director know at least 24 hours in advance. If the emergency prevents a student from communicating prior to the session, the student should let course director and program director know as soon as possible.  In all cases, the purpose of this notification is to facilitate communication between students and faculty, and should not be construed as authorization or validation of an absence.

Religious Observances

Some students may wish to take part in religious observances that occur during an academic term. If you have a religious observance that conflicts with your participation in a course, please contact the course director(s) before the end of the second week of the term to discuss appropriate accommodations. Dartmouth has a deep commitment to support students’ religious observances and diverse faith practices.

Other Absences

The policy governing other absences is set by individual faculty members. Faculty are responsible for stating their class attendance policy clearly in their course syllabi or on their Canvas course site. This statement should also make the consequences of absences explicit. Students are responsible for understanding the course attendance policy specific to each course as well as the general policies discussed in this section of the Student Handbook. A student is always responsible for written work due the day of the missed class, for any other assignments for that day, and for knowing what transpired during the class. According to more specific rules governing class attendance, absences may also result in the lowering of a course grade or even exclusion from a course.

Employment/School/Residency Interviews and Conference Attendance

Students are expected to avoid scheduling job, medical or other graduate school, and residency interviews that conflict with class attendance obligations. When such conflict is unavoidable, the student is still subject to the class attendance policies specified in the Student Handbook and in individual course syllabi.

Students often choose to attend or present at professional conferences. When missing class due to conference attendance, the student is still subject to the class attendance policies specified in the Student Handbook and in individual course syllabi.

C. Communication Policy

Communication is the key to success. In all educational settings timely and open communication is critical to creating a collaborative and productive learning environment and demonstrates respect and professionalism. Students are encouraged to reach out to the Education staff, the teaching team, the study group, or classmates as appropriate to get what they need to learn effectively.

Dartmouth email (name@dartmouth.edu) is the expected, primary method used for course-related correspondence. Faculty will communicate to students primarily through Canvas-initiated emails. It is expected that students check their Canvas/Dartmouth email accounts regularly. Delayed viewing of course-related emails is not a valid excuse for late or inaccurate assignments or missed calls.

Students are expected to respond to emails from teaching team members within 24 hours. It is not the teaching team’s responsibility to track down unresponsive students. Non-responsiveness to teaching team emails or other correspondence attempts will affect grades and may prompt collaborative student/faculty reconsideration of participation in the program. Students are also expected to read and incorporate feedback on graded work when it is posted.

The teaching team will likewise respond to student emails in a timely manner. Faculty may be unable to respond to emails sent at the last minute prior to deadlines or class.

D. Consent to Record

1. By enrolling in each course course, students affirm:
   1. Their understanding that the instructor may record meetings of a course and any associated meetings open to multiple students and the instructor, including but not limited to scheduled and ad hoc office hours and other consultations, within any digital platform, including those used to offer remote instruction for this course.
   2. That the instructor owns the copyright to their instructional materials, of which these recordings constitute a part, and any distribution of any of these recordings in whole or in part to any person or entity other than other members of the class without prior written consent of the instructor may be subject to discipline by Dartmouth up to and including separation from Dartmouth.
2. Requirement of consent to one-on-one recordings:
   1. By enrolling in each course, students affirm that they will not make a recording in any medium of any one-on-one meeting with the instructor or another member of the class or group of members of the class without obtaining the prior written consent of all those participating, and understand that violations of this prohibition is subject to discipline by Dartmouth up to and including separation from Dartmouth, as well as any other civil or criminal penalties under applicable law.
   2. Students understand that an exception to this consent applies to accommodations approved by SAS for a student's disability, and that one or more students in a class may record class lectures, discussions, lab sessions, and review sessions and take pictures of essential information, and/or be provided class notes for personal study use only.

E. Laptop and other Electronic Communications Policy

Experience has taught us that use of laptops and other electronic devices during face-to-face class sessions disengages users and distracts other students and presenters. To provide a first-class learning environment, and out of respect for fellow students, visitors, and faculty, We honor the following policy regarding the use of laptops and other electronic devices during face-to-face class sessions:

Laptops and other electronic devices may not be used during class unless during an approved assignment or lab. Students should not be conducting any non-class activities such as texting, emailing, or surfing the web during class time. If laptops or other electronic communication devices are not being used for the current class session, the screen should be closed at all times.

F. Examination Policy

Three kinds of examinations are normally given: a final exam for the course and both announced and unannounced exams or quizzes, including take-home exams, during the term. It is at the discretion of the instructor to determine when and how many exams or quizzes will be given and/or announced. In some courses, final exams will be given on the last day of the class while other courses will use the final exam period, which follows the end of each term. Whether a course has a final exam, the form the exam will take, and the date and time for the exam are left to the discretion of the instructor, who should announce these matters early in the term and in the course syllabus. Please note that not all courses have exams or quizzes.

G. Assignment Submissions

Our academic programs aim to strike a balance between recognizing that life-events happen, encouraging professional communication, and having a response that feels fair to all students. Prompt communication about any issue that might impact your learning and/or ability to submit your best work in a timely fashion is considered a professional norm, demonstrates respect for the teaching team, and facilitates timely collaboration on fair response. Our programs have late work policies that pertain to all courses:

1. Eastern Time zone (ET): All assignments must be completed and submitted on time and meet the learning objectives and requirements of the assignment. All courses operate in the Eastern Time (ET) zone; assignments due at midnight are due by 11:59 pm ET.
2. Technical issues: If a student has technical issues uploading an assignment that cannot be resolved prior to the assignment due date, the student should immediately send the assignment by email to the course director(s) (copying the entire teaching team) with a description of the technical difficulty.
3. Extension requests: Requests for extensions are handled on a case-by-case basis and are granted at the discretion of the course director:
   a. If a student foresees the need for an extension on an assignment, the student should let the course director(s) (copying the entire teaching team) know at least 24 hours in advance. A request does not a guarantee that faculty will grant an extension.
   b. If a student is unable to make a due date/time unexpectedly, they should let the course director(s) (copying the entire teaching team) know as soon as they are able. Teaching teams understand that emergencies and other life events happen. A request does not a guarantee that faculty will grant an extension.
4. Repeated late submissions or extension requests: Repeated late submissions or requests for extension will affect grades and may prompt collaborative student/faculty reconsideration of participation in the program.
5. Resubmission deadlines: Teaching team requests for a student to “revise and resubmit” will be due a midnight one week after the request date unless otherwise stated. For example, if a resubmission is requested on Wednesday, the work is due the next Wednesday at 11:59 pm ET.
6. Grade penalties: Grade penalties for late work are defined in each course syllabus.

Consistent difficulty submitting assignments punctually or incomplete jeopardizes student and group learning and thus will prompt collaborative student/faculty reconsideration of participation in the program and may put the student at risk of receiving a No Credit (NC) for the course.

H. Grading Policy

Our grading is designed to support learning, professional development, and personal development.  Courses emphasize frequent, constructive feedback, coaching, and peer-to-peer learning.  This helps students maximize learning, take intellectual risks, and develop leadership skills.

Each student is expected to complete each assignment – whether it is an individual or group assignment – at a level commensurate with professional norms for high performing individuals and teams.  The faculty reserve the right to request that an assignment be revised and resubmitted to ensure that work meets quality standards.

The syllabus for each course contains an explanation of how grades for the respective course will be determined. Being aware of performance level during the term is the student’s responsibility. Whenever possible, however, faculty will warn students when performance falls below a satisfactory level.

The Public Health degree programs follow the Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies  grading options, which are considered to be standard for graduate level courses. Most courses offer grades of HP, P, LP, or NC. A few courses have the Credit/No Credit (CT/NC) designation. A temporary grade of Incomplete (INC) may be used for extenuating circumstances and must be approved by the Assistant Dean. A temporary grade of ON (Ongoing) is used for courses that span the length of multiple terms, and will be changed to a final grade once the course is complete. Within this framework, instructors determine how grades are assigned in their course based on the content and level of difficulty.

Policy regarding changing grades

The assignment of final grades is the responsibility of the instructor. Once a course grade has been recorded by the Registrar, it is considered official and may not be changed except in the case of computational or recording error. Any grade appeal is limited to charges of unfair action toward an individual student and does not include a challenge of an instructor’s grading standard or policy. If a student believes a grade has been given unfairly, the student should confer with the instructor.

• If the instructor agrees, they will make a written request to the Program Director and the Assistant Dean for a change in grade. The request must indicate one or more specific ways in which the student was done an injustice. A simple change of mind or completion of extra work will not suffice.

If the instructor declines the student’s request for a change in grade, the student may seek aid in turn from the Assistant Dean and the Assistant Dean of the Graduate School of Graduate and Advanced Studies; it is unusual for such appeal to go beyond the Assistant Dean. All student appeals for change of grade must be initiated in writing before the last day of the term following that in which the course was taken (e.g., by the last day of the Winter term for a Fall term course). No change in grade may be made on the grounds of course work completed after the term in which the course was offered other than in the case of an official Incomplete. No change in grade may be made after a student has graduated other than in the case of clerical, computational or other similar administrative error, and in those cases, it can only be initiated by the Assistant Dean within one year of the student’s graduation.

I. Student Academic Performance

The quality and integrity of our graduate programs depend on the ability of the faculty to expect and maintain the highest standards for student academic performance. However, when students fail to meet those standards, the administration must act upon the evidence and deal with the consequences. At the end of each academic year, the faculty certifies for graduation only those students who have met Dartmouth's standards and requirements for the MPH and MS degrees.

Academic Warnings

Our educational requirements call for a high level of participation and collaboration in all course work. Given that a “team” approach will be needed to make meaningful improvements in health care and the health of the nation, it is expected that  students will participate in class discussions on a regular basis, contribute in a meaningful way to team projects, and learn in a collaborative manner with their colleagues. Failure to meet these expectations could jeopardize a student’s course grade and/or ongoing enrollment in Dartmouth educational programs. Students failing to meet the above expectations, regardless of current grade in a course, will be requested to meet with the Assistant Dean to review the expectations and develop a plan for correction.

Probation

A student who has received a failing grade (No Credit, NC) or up to two low pass grades (LP) will automatically be placed on academic probation during the following term. A faculty review committee will meet toward the end of the following term and inform the Assistant Dean whether satisfactory progress has been resumed. If so, the probationary status will end. If not, the student will be placed in “unsatisfactory standing,” thereby being ineligible for federal loans and subject to suspension or dismissal.

Suspension and Dismissal

Students who receive more than one NC, or more than two LPs, during one term or over multiple terms, may be suspended or dismissed without further formalities. Suspension could be for one or more terms. Students cannot graduate with more than one No Credit grade, or with more than two Low Pass grades on their transcripts without retaking one or more of those courses, regardless of the number of units a course is assessed.

A student may be dismissed from a program if either their academic work or behavior is not up to acceptable standards of a graduate scholar at Dartmouth. For academic integrity issues, dismissal will be determined by the Dean of the Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies. For all other issues, dismissal will be determined by the Assistant Dean and the Dean of Geisel.

Although students may re-take a course in which they have received a No Credit or Low Pass, the No Credit or Low Pass remains on their academic record, regardless of the grade received in a course that is re-taken, and is counted toward any future probationary, suspension, or dismissal actions. If a student retakes a NC course and receives a second NC, the student may be dismissed from the program without further formalities.

Students who are suspended for academic reasons, who withdraw in questionable academic standing, or who withdraw while on academic probation must present positive evidence of the ability to resume satisfactory progress when applying for readmission.

There are various paths for a student with an “unsatisfactory standing” to regain academic progress for financial aid purposes. Students should make an appointment with the Graduate Financial Aid Officer who will provide advice according to the individual student’s record. Students who have special circumstances that may have affected their ability to maintain satisfactory progress and who wish to appeal their non-eligible status may do so by providing written details and documentation to the Graduate Financial Aid Officer, HB 6024. Applicants who are interested in finding out if their situation can be reassessed should make an appointment to see the Graduate Financial Aid Officer by calling 646-2451. (Note: this appeal is for financial aid purposes only. Academic status questions should be addressed to the Assistant Dean.)

Withdrawal

If a student has withdrawn in good academic standing, the student will be eligible for fellowship funds, tuition scholarships, and if qualified, for loan funds upon readmission. A timely application (set by the program) is necessary, however, in order to ensure that funds are available. If a student has withdrawn while on probationary or suspended status, the student must re-apply for admission, which is not automatically granted.

J. Leave of Absence Policy

When a student is not continuously enrolled each term, a Leave of Absence request must be submitted to and approved by the Assistant Dean and the Registrar.

A Leave of Absence request must provide the current date, name, and student ID number of the student, time frame of the leave, and a detailed rationale for requesting a leave of absence.

A Leave of Absence may be taken for up to one year. Except in unusual circumstances, whenever a student is on leave for longer than one year, they will be withdrawn from the program. They may reapply at a later date.

Students failing to file a request for a Leave of Absence with the Education Office may be automatically withdrawn from the Dartmouth student registration system and College e-mail system.

Students on a Leave of Absence are responsible for any charges to their student account (e.g., student health insurance).

K. Student Status

Matriculating Student Status

To qualify as a matriculating (degree-seeking) student, individuals must formally apply to, be accepted, and enroll in Dartmouth’s MPH or MS program.

Candidates for the residential MPH and MS degrees must spend at least one academic year in residence at Dartmouth; for hybrid MPH candidates the requirement is two academic years. Residence is defined as being enrolled as a student at Dartmouth. However, to prevent unduly prolonged residence, MPH and MS program students are required to complete all requirements within a maximum of five (5) years. Failure to complete the work in the time periods specified or failure to meet the academic standards of the student’s graduate program shall necessitate re-evaluation of the student’s progress and may result in a notice of termination.

Special Student Status

Under special circumstances, an individual who has earned a baccalaureate degree may be admitted to residential-based courses as a Special Student if they meet the course prerequisites. Special students are defined as non-matriculating (non-degree-seeking).

• Special students are not eligible for the MPH or MS degree while they are classified as Special students. Special students may later apply to a degree program, and if admitted, credits earned as a Special Student may be applied to the MPH or MS. There is no guarantee of admission.
• There is a limit of three courses taken under the Special Student category.
• A Special Student application, and its required materials, must be submitted along with a $75 application fee. The application and associated materials will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee.
• Registration approval for Special Students is based on space availability and acceptable transcripts.
• Registration approval may be withheld until after July 15 of each year as priority space for classes is given to matriculating students.
• Special Students must receive a grade of Pass (P) or better in any course or they will not be allowed to register for another course without petitioning the Assistant Dean. Permission to enroll will be granted only with the Assistant Dean’s approval.

Employee Student StatusOpens in a new window

Qualified employees of Dartmouth College are eligible to apply, and if accepted, enroll in the hybrid MPH program and receive tuition benefits to help offset the cost of tuition. Please see the Employee Student Status link above and check with the Office of Human Resources to see who is eligible to receive tuition assistance. Employees are not eligible for tuition benefits for the residential MPH or MS program.

Employees who are enrolled in the residential MPH and MS programs are not eligible for a Student ID or other benefits associated with being a student. Their employee status takes precedence over any student privileges.

International Student StatusOpens in a new window

International students should work closely with Dartmouth’s Office of Visa and Immigration Services (OVIS) to facilitate graduate program enrollment. Click on the link above to access information on the OVIS website.

Audit Status

Given the instructor’s approval and space in the class, people associated with Dartmouth College or Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center may audit up to two courses in the residential programs. An auditor will receive access to course materials on Canvas after filing an approved audit form with the Registrar. The auditor will not receive credit or a grade, and there will be no formal record for courses audited. Teaching teams will not read or grade any of the auditor’s work nor provide letters regarding accomplishment or quality of performance. Auditors may not share any course content with anyone outside of the course. Persons who are not matriculated students in any Dartmouth program must pay a $250 fee to audit each course (up to a maximum of 2 courses before matriculating in a graduate program).

L. Enrollment in Courses in other Dartmouth Degree Programs

Full- and part-time students who are enrolled in the MPH or MS programs and are in good academic standing may enroll in one non-Public Health Dartmouth course during their time as a student. Enrollment in courses offered by other programs, such as at Tuck School of Business, Thayer School of Engineering, Geisel School of Medicine, or Dartmouth College, must be pre-approved and may be limited due to space issues, faculty preferences, program priorities, or other limiting factors. There is no guarantee that students may enroll in a course outside of the Public Health programs. Not all courses in other schools or departments are open to other graduate students. Any courses that are cross-listed between Geisel and another school do not count toward the limit of one course.

If a student does enroll in a non-Public Health course through Dartmouth, approval for receiving credit toward the MPH or MS degree must be requested prior to registration and enrollment in the course. Not all non-Public Health courses qualify as elective credit toward the MPH or MS degree. Students are responsible for ensuring that they are meeting their degree program requirements and minimum # of credits for the degree.

Note: Due to differences in class schedules across schools, it may be challenging to enroll in a non-Public Health course that doesn’t coincide with a required or elective Public Health course. Please pay attention to the course scheduled to ensure that you are not missing class sessions in one program or the other.

Non-matriculating students (Special Students or auditors) are not allowed to enroll in any non-Public Health courses while they carry the Special Student or auditor designation.

M. Financial Responsibility Policy

No student may register or receive credit for any course unless the balance due on their account has been paid off. A monthly late charge will be assessed in instances where the payment deadline is not met, unless other specific arrangements have been made with Student Financial Services. No transcripts or diplomas will be issued until all college financial commitments have been made.

A. Expectations of Student Conduct and Professionalism

The quality and integrity of our graduate programs depend on the ability of students to maintain the highest standards of conduct. These standards include a commitment to carrying out academic and professional responsibilities and an adherence to ethical principles; demonstration of compassion, integrity, and respect for others; respect for the privacy and autonomy of others; accountability to one’s colleagues, society and profession; and sensitivity and responsiveness to a diverse environment. At the end of each academic year, the faculty certifies for graduation only those students who have met the standards and requirements for the MPH and MS degrees.

B. Academic Honor Principle

The life and work of a graduate student are based upon a high standard of ethical behavior. Both in and outside the classroom the student is expected to embody the principles of honor and responsible behavior.

Fundamental to the principle of independent learning is the requirement of honesty and integrity in all academic activities, and an obligation to promote an atmosphere in which honest and creative academic work can flourish.

Each student accepts this Honor PrincipleOpens in a new window upon registering as a Dartmouth student. A student found in violation of the Honor Principle forfeits his/her right to continue in a respective program.

Questions from students concerning the Honor Principle should be addressed first to the Assistant Dean and then to the Dean of the School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.

Student Responsibilities

Students will contact the professor if they are unclear about an Honor Principle interpretation in any class.

Submission of an individual assignment, examination, paper, project, capstone, or other course-related work by a student carries with it the implicit statement that the work is their own.

All work submitted which contains specific material from an outside source (written or verbal) must properly acknowledge the source. This includes one’s own written or verbal material.

In those areas where collaborative efforts are acceptable, the student submitting the work will indicate other sources and the names of those with whom they collaborated.

No student may infringe upon the right of others to have fair and equal access to College resources and to study in an environment conducive to learning and creative research.

Plagiarism, harassment, coercion, disruption, violence, destruction, concealment, or misappropriation of property are examples of unacceptable behavior. When participating in any College-sponsored activities, graduate students are subject to all honor principles and codes of conduct of the College.

In the presence of an undoubted violation of the Honor Principle, to stand by and do nothing is to threaten the spirit and effectiveness of the principle. Students are expected to preserve the Honor Principle by taking action whenever the Honor Principle is compromised. The Assistant Dean or the Dean of Graduate Studies should be contacted for advice about appropriate and equitable action regarding both honor and conduct violations.

A Note About Plagiarism

Plagiarism is intellectual theft. It occurs when you use the words or ideas of others without acknowledging you have done so. This definition and more information can be found here: Sources and Citations at DartmouthOpens in a new window. This site includes critical information about citing sources, avoiding plagiarism, and evaluating the quality of sources.

Faculty Responsibilities

At the beginning of every course the faculty member will explain how the Honor Principle relates to the course. This will be reflected in the course syllabus and within the course site in the Canvas learning management system. The statements should cover such areas as the faculty member’s expectations and policies with respect to student responsibilities, e.g., collaboration permitted prior to independent write-up and submission of work; acceptable procedures on group projects.

An instructor who suspects a student may have violated the Honor Principle should observe the following recommendations and guidelines for action:

• The instructor may want to discuss the suspected violation with the student(s) in order to determine that there has been no misunderstanding between the instructor and the student(s).
• The instructor is strongly encouraged to test the validity of his/her suspicion by consulting a colleague.
• If, after consultation, the instructor believes that the suspicion is valid, the instructor should bring the matter to the attention of the Assistant Dean. Under no circumstances should the instructor who suspects a violation of the Honor Principle attempt to resolve the matter independently or in collaboration with the student(s) in question.

Administrative Responsibilities

In the case of a suspected Honor Principle violation that has been referred to the Assistant Dean, the Assistant Dean consults with the parties concerned and determines what further action is appropriate. If there is reasonable indication of an Honor Principle violation, the matter will be brought to a hearing with the Dean of the School of Graduate and Advanced Studies. Consequences of Honor Code violations may result in suspension or separation from the program. For more information read the Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies Honor Principal and Code of Conduct Violation ProceduresOpens in a new window.

A. Scope of Process

This Grievance Process^[1] shall cover all complaints of alleged misconduct (as defined below) by individuals enrolled in the MPH, MS and PhD programs operated at the Geisel School of Medicine (“Geisel”), but shall not cover complaints of sexual and gender-based misconduct or research misconduct. Complaints of sexual and gender-based misconduct shall be covered by the Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct PolicyOpens in a new window and Process for Resolving Reports Against StudentsOpens in a new window, and complaints of research misconduct shall be covered by the Research Misconduct Policy and ProceduresOpens in a new window, respectively. This Process shall further exclude alleged violations of the Academic Honor PrincipleOpens in a new window, which are reviewed through the procedures described above and on the Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies Web siteOpens in a new window.

For the purpose of this Process, “misconduct,” with the exceptions noted above, means: behavior that: (i) causes or threatens physical harm to another person or which would reasonably be expected to cause physical harm to another person, "consensual" or not; (ii) threatens the safety, security or functioning of Dartmouth, the safety and security of its members, or the safety and security of others; (iii) violates the laws of any jurisdiction, whether local, state, federal, or foreign, or applicable Dartmouth policies, rules and regulations; (iv) intentionally disrupts, interferes with, or obstructs teaching, research, or Dartmouth administration; (v) constitutes an intentional failure to comply with the directives of Dartmouth or intentional misrepresentation to Dartmouth officials; or (vi) fails to meet professional standards of behavior. For clarity, references in this Process to “Dartmouth” shall be inclusive of all its schools and faculties.

B. Initial Review

1. An individual wishing to make a complaint of alleged misconduct (the “complainant”) shall submit that complaint in writing to an individual who shall be appointed by the Dean of Geisel in writing to receive such complaints (the “Initial Reviewer”). The Initial Reviewer may also initiate a complaint on the basis of information coming to their attention from any source. Upon initiating or receiving a complaint in writing, the Initial Reviewer will determine whether the complaint alleges credible and specific misconduct covered by this Process (the “Initial Review Criteria”). Should a complainant request confidentiality, the Initial Reviewer will take all reasonable steps to honor that request and to act upon the complaint consistent with that request, but their ability to do so may be limited based on the nature of the complaint and the nature of the request for confidentiality.

i. If the Initial Reviewer determines that the complaint does not meet the Initial Review Criteria, they shall so notify the complainant in writing within one (1) week of receipt of the complaint. If the complaint alleges misconduct that is not covered by this Process but is covered by some other Dartmouth policy or process as described in Section 2 above, the written notification shall include a referral to the appropriate office or individual. All communications following the referral shall be the responsibility of the office or individual to which the referral occurs.

ii. If the Initial Reviewer determines that the complaint does meet the Initial Review Criteria, they shall so notify the complainant and, consistent with any request for confidentiality by the complainant, the person against whom the complaint is made (the respondent), in writing, and shall take one of the following actions:

a) Informal Resolution. Within two (2) weeks, the Initial Reviewer may facilitate an informal resolution with the agreement of both the complainant and the respondent that does not involve disciplinary action against the respondent, and shall document any such resolution in a written notification to both parties.

b) Formal Review. If the Initial Reviewer determines that, if true, the complaint could be the basis for potential disciplinary action against the respondent, or if the parties do not agree to Informal Resolution, the Initial Reviewer shall refer the complaint for a Formal Review in accordance with the procedure set out below, documenting that referral in a written notification to both parties that includes the names of both parties and the allegations in the complaint, including the date, location, and nature of the alleged misconduct.

iii. In the event of actual bias or conflict of interest on the part the Initial Reviewer, the allegation will be referred to the Assistant Dean (or, where the Assistant Dean is the Initial Reviewer, to the Dean of the Office of  Education Affairs) for a final decision on whether the Initial Review Criteria are met and, if so, whether to pursue Informal Resolution or Formal Review.

C. Formal Review

1. The Initial Reviewer shall make any referral for a Formal Review in writing via a notification that shall be sent to both parties with the information described above and to a review panel (the “Review Panel”) to be appointed by the Dean of Geisel. The Review Panel shall comprise three (3) Dartmouth employees free of actual bias or conflict of interest, one of whom should be, if feasible, a Geisel faculty member who teaches in or otherwise has familiarity with Public Health Education programs. All appointments/designations to the Review Panel shall occur in writing.

2. The role of the Review Panel is to undertake any steps the Review Panel determines to be appropriate in seeking to investigate and resolve a complaint, including but not limited to:

i. Consulting with any other campus office on a confidential basis;
ii. Providing all parties with notice of the allegations in the complaint and an equitable opportunity to be heard, including inviting the parties to provide information relevant to the complaint and the names of any witnesses with relevant firsthand knowledge of the alleged conduct;
iii. Meeting with one or both of the parties; or
iv. Appointing a trained internal or external investigator to conduct a confidential, prompt, thorough, fair, and impartial investigation resulting in written findings of fact and determinations of the violation of any applicable law or any Dartmouth policy or standard.

3. Within thirty (30) calendar days of appointment, the Review Panel shall:

i. Determine by majority vote whether, by a preponderance of the evidence, the respondent has engaged in misconduct;
ii. Determine by majority vote an appropriate sanction, up to and including the dismissal of the respondent from the MPH program, should there be a finding of responsibility; and
iii. Notify both parties in writing of its finding of responsibility and notify the respondent in writing of the sanction.

D. Appeal to the Dean

1. Within (1) one week of receipt of the Review Panel’s decision, the respondent may submit an appeal in writing to the Dean of Geisel. The written submission shall seek to appeal the Review Panel’s finding of responsibility, the sanction, or both. The Dean shall issue a decision in writing on the appeal within two (2) weeks of receipt. An appeal may be granted only based on substantial material procedural error or bias that materially affected the finding of responsibility and/or sanction; or new evidence not reasonably available at the time of the Review Panel’s decision. If the Dean finds either or both, the Dean shall grant the appeal and shall decide whether to return the case to the existing Review Panel or to appoint a new Review Panel in whole or in part to reconsider the case. If the appeal is denied, the matter is closed. The Dean’s decision is final. Should reconsideration occur, the decision of the Review Panel will be final and will not be subject to further appeal.

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[1] While this Process designates time frames with the goal of achieving a reasonably prompt resolution of complaints, Dartmouth may extend any time frame for good cause.

A. Cars and Other Motor Vehicles

Responsibility for the administration of the parking rules and regulations rests with Parking Operations. The Department of Safety and Security assists in enforcement of the regulations. Violation of these regulations may subject an individual to revocation of College driving privileges, fines, vehicle impoundment, or other disciplinary action. Questions on registration and parking should be referred to Parking Operations, 603/646-2340 or their website.

A motor vehicle parked, operated, or driven on the campus shall be solely the responsibility of the owner or operator. The College shall not be liable nor does it maintain insurance for any damage occasioned by or to any vehicle, its operator, its occupant(s), or any other person unless the damage has been the result of an agent of the College acting in the course of and within the scope of the agent’s employment.

During emergencies and special situations, it may become necessary to temporarily suspend or otherwise modify the regulations. Temporary regulations and restrictions shall be enforced accordingly. The College reserves the right to make any changes in parking regulations at any time.

Contact information:
Parking and Transportation Services websiteOpens in a new window
6 Massachusetts Row in '53 Commons
Hanover, New Hampshire 03755
Phone: 646.2204 or 646.2340
email: Parking.and.Transportation.Services@Dartmouth.eduOpens in a new window

Policy for Student Parking
Graduate student parking permits are renewable July 1-June 30 at an annual rate. Payment is expected at the time of permit registration at the Parking and Transportation Services Office. The Dewey Lot, located behind the Class of 1978 Life Sciences Building off of North Park Street, near the Geisel School of Medicine, including the Vail Building, include permits for graduate student parking. Vehicle make, model, and license plate information is required for vehicle registration and can be completed online. Students may park only in the designated section of the Dewey Field Parking Lot on the Dartmouth campus with this parking permit.

Part-time students who work at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and have a valid DHMC parking permit may park in the Dewey Lot and do not need a student parking permit.

Part-time students who are College employees and have an employee parking permit, do not need a student parking permit and may continue to park in the appropriate employee lot.

Please pay attention to the signs in the Dewey Lot at the College to ensure that you are parking in an appropriate area.

Student parking is prohibited in any space other than the student’s assigned lot, with the following exception: Student parking in faculty and employee lots is permitted from 5pm to 2am. Parking tickets may be issued if you park in a non-designated lot.

Use of College Vehicles by Students - Student Driver PolicyOpens in a new window
Please refer to the policy regarding student use of college vehicles by clicking on the link above.

B. Pet Policy

With the exception of dogs that assist the disabled, pets are not permitted in classrooms, libraries, research and/or teaching labs at Dartmouth College and Geisel School of Medicine. The basis for this policy includes health reasons (e.g., some people are allergic to dog or cat dander), educational reasons (e.g., barking, panting, etc. tends to disrupt concentration during lectures), and professional reasons (e.g., some faculty and students and many guests and patients find the atmosphere unprofessional if it includes such pets).

Pets must be on a leash and directly supervised by their owners at all times in other areas of the campus. It is inappropriate to leash pets outside buildings for extended periods of time. The Hanover Police (for the College campus) will be contacted to pick up the pets left unattended for prolonged periods of time (e.g., due to exposure to uncomfortable temperatures) or which are felt to be a nuisance. The pet’s owner will be responsible for all associated expenses. Because of New Hampshire State regulations for health care facilities, pets are not permitted in Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center buildings, including the Williamson Translational Research Building, Matthews-Fuller Health Sciences Library, Rubin, and Borwell buildings.

C. Sleeping Overnight in Non-Dormitory College Buildings

Because of fire safety and security concerns, it is the general policy of the College to prohibit anyone from sleeping overnight in a non-dormitory building or area thereof. In case of fire, we normally assume that no one is sleeping in a general College building. Therefore, fighting a fire in such a building would proceed on that premise.

Exceptions: There may be occasions when students, faculty, or other employees have a justifiable need to remain in laboratories or in their offices all night to conduct experiments or engage in College business, but not for the sole purpose of sleeping. On each such occasion the person must have authorization to remain overnight from a faculty member or administrator responsible for the area. That person should, whenever possible, provide the Facilities Operation and Management Office (FOM) with advance written notice. However, in situations where last minute circumstances do not allow sufficient time to provide such written notice, FOM should be notified by calling 603.646.2923 before 4:30pm.

If a person is found sleeping, and advance notice to remain overnight was not provided, the person will be asked to leave the building unless the person can explain why advance notice was not given and can demonstrate a legitimate reason for remaining in the building overnight. If the person complies with the request to leave, no disciplinary action will be taken unless the violation is repeated. If the person refuses to leave, the Campus Police will notify the person’s supervisor. The supervisor will be responsible for ensuring that appropriate College discipline is taken against the person violating the policy.

Under no circumstances will persons who cannot identify themselves as College students or employees be allowed to remain overnight in non-dormitory buildings. Such persons will be asked to leave, and if they refuse will be removed by any means deemed necessary.

D. Use of Dartmouth College Trade Names and Trademarks

Please click on the link hereOpens in a new window to refer to policies regarding the use of Dartmouth College trade names and trademarks.

A. Administration

Leadership Committee

The Assistant Dean is a member of the Leadership Committee in the Office of Educational Affairs.

Education Programs Staff

Our staff serves students, faculty, prospective students, alumni, various departments across Dartmouth, and others interested in Public Health graduate programs. The staff offices are located in the Vail Building, 7th floor at the Geisel School of Medicine on the Dartmouth College campus.

B. Student Advisory Council (SAC)

The Student Advisory Council is formed yearly to provide feedback on curriculum and faculty, offer suggestions on policies and procedures related to the educational programs, plan social events for Public Health students (as well as in conjunction with other students from various departments or schools on campus, i.e. Medical Education, Tuck School of Business, School of Graduate and Advanced Studies), and serve as liaisons between the Office of Education Programs and the students enrolled in its programs. There is a SAC for the residential MPH and MS programs and a SAC for the hybrid MPH program. The respective Councils meets at least once a month or more often as decided by each SAC. Each SAC is open to all students who wish to have a voice in the continual improvement of our residential and hybrid programs. The SAC also helps coordinate National Public Health Week each year.

The SAC invites students who are interested in leading and facilitating activities in the following areas: community service, new student recruitment, diversity and inclusion, social life, communication, professional development, curriculum, and intramurals. An invitation to join the SAC will be sent once students are settled into their first term. Education taff members work with SAC, as well as sub-committees, throughout the year.

In addition to activities planned by the SAC, students are invited to participate in student activities at Geisel School of MedicineOpens in a new window and the Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced StudiesOpens in a new window. Due to a unique arrangement between the Geisel School of Medicine and the School of Graduate and Advanced Studies, Public Health students have the opportunity to participate in the student councils from each area. Sections C and D provide an overview of each council.

C. Community Service

It is anticipated that students will participate in community service activities throughout their time as graduate students. All Geisel School of Medicine students have a high participation rate for community service. The Student Advisory Council has a community service sub-committee, with a staff liaison, to identify and facilitate community service activities in the area.

Geisel School of Medicine has a Community Service CommitteeOpens in a new window, and Public Health students are welcome to participate on this committee. It is a student-run organization dedicated to the involvement of medical and graduate students in community education and social service. Contact Geisel Student Affairs for 603.650.1594 for more information.

If you are interested in other opportunities besides what the Community Service Committee offers, you may want to contact the Dartmouth Center for Social ImpactOpens in a new window in South Fairbanks Hall on the College campus. They provide a lot of services to the local communities through programs such as Big Brother-Little Brother, nursing home visitations, and Amnesty International, and they will likely be able to accommodate any other ideas you may have for community service.

A. Student Accessibility Services

The Geisel School of Medicine and Dartmouth College are committed to ensuring equal access under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as amended, and Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. We encourage students with disabilities to request and utilize reasonable accommodations to access to our graduate programs, including curricular and co-curricular pursuits.

Rights & Responsibilities

Student Rights:

• Reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to the curriculum, programs and activities, and the programs and activities of Dartmouth College.
• Self-determination regarding disclosure of disability in order to request and receive reasonable accommodations.
• Appropriate privacy regarding disability-related information.
• Engagement of the alternative resolution and/or formal grievance procedure to address accommodation discrimination.
• Non-discrimination by faculty, staff and students.

Student Responsibilities:

• With or without reasonable accommodations, meet the qualifications for and fulfill the essential institutional standards for courses, programs, and activities.
• Self-identify as an individual with a disability and follow published procedures for engaging the interactive process to obtain reasonable accommodations, academic adjustments, assistive technology, auxiliary aids and services in a timely manner.
• Provide necessary documentation to establish disability and the need for accommodation to participate in courses, programs, services, and activities.
• Recognize that accommodations are not retroactive and academic performance prior to disclosing disability and engaging the interactive process may be upheld.
• Request accommodations from faculty, staff, or administration in a timely manner.
• As part of the academic honor principleOpens in a new window, accurately portray accommodation needs to faculty.

Getting Started with Requesting Accommodations

Students are encouraged to begin the process of requesting accommodations immediately upon admission or as soon as a disability is identified/diagnosed. Students who are approved for academic accommodations should be timely in communicating with course directors at the start of the term or as soon as accommodations are approved. It is important to note that accommodations are not retroactive.

Accommodations are determined on an individual basis through an interactive process that includes the student and The Dartmouth Institute and are based on federal law and Dartmouth College guidelines.

To begin the interactive process, please contact the Geisel Office of Student Accessibility Services.

Contact Information

William Eidtson, EdD
Director of Student Accessibility Services
603-646-5559
Email:William.Eidtson@dartmouth.edu

B. Mental Health and Wellness Resources

The academic environment at Dartmouth is challenging, our terms are intensive, and classes are not the only demanding part of your life. There are a number of resources available to you on campus to support your wellness, including your school dean, Counseling and Human Development (https://students.dartmouth.edu/health-service/counseling/about), and the Student Wellness Center (https://students.dartmouth.edu/wellness-center/). We encourage you to use these resources to take care of yourself throughout the term, and to speak with your program director or course director if you experience any difficulties.

C. Study Areas for Students

Vail 7 Space

Students have access to the 7th floor kitchen/study area in Vail 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through their student IDs. The main entrances to the building itself are unlocked between 6:30am-7:00pm on weekdays. When the classroom is not in use for classes or other meetings, students may use the classroom for studying or informal small group meetings for coursework. Vail 716 (next to the kitchen) is available for students 24/7, when not in use for class breakout sessions. During non-business hours, small group breakout rooms in Vail 7 (Vail 702-704) are available for students to use. Vail 701 is a shared space with Geisel and may be reserved through Madison Casale (Madison.Casale@dartmouth.edu).

Other Study Areas Near Vail and Around Campus

Other designated study areas are available at the various libraries on campus, at Geisel School of Medicine, and at DHMC. Dana Biomedical Library on the 3rd floor of 37 Dewey Field Road has great small group conference rooms and quiet study spaces. The Matthews-Fuller Biomedical Library, located at DHMC on the 5th floor, also has student spaces. Other libraries on campus where students have been known to use include Baker Library and the Feldberg Library (at the Tuck School of Business). To access a list of available study spaces around campus, with some spaces reservable, go to https://www.library.dartmouth.edu/spacesOpens in a new window

D. Mail

All residential students are assigned a mailbox for receiving mail in their department. The student mailboxes are located in the hallway by the student kitchen area in Vail 7. U.S. and inter-campus mail is picked up and delivered once a day in the education office at Vail 7. Your inter-campus mail box number is Hinman Box 7252. Student mail received through inter-campus mail will be delivered to the student mailboxes in the student kitchen area. Because these student mailboxes are not secure, we ask that you receive your regular mail (that which is delivered through the USPS) to your home address.

E. Student Travel Support

We recognize the value of student presentations at various conferences across the country and internationally. The purpose of funding student travel is to support students in presenting their work at professional conferences. The goal of the funding is to supplement travel expenses, not to fund completely a small number of individuals. Funding for student travel will be disbursed from funds set aside for student travel. This fund is to benefit students enrolled in the MPH or MS programs. Students who are non-matriculating students, on a Leave of Absence, or in poor academic standing are not eligible for travel reimbursement from this fund. The total amount allocated to student travel is limited and approval for reimbursement should be requested prior to travel plans being made. To apply for funding, a Student Travel Request Form must be completed prior to presenting at a conference.

Funding is available for students who have been invited or accepted to present an abstract, poster, or workshop: students who wish to attend a conference and are scheduled to make a formal presentation are eligible for reimbursement of up to $400, if funds are available.

Students may receive funding only one time per academic year. Reimbursed travel expenses can include the cost of travel to the conference location, hotel accommodations at the location, and the cost of conference registration. Food and alcohol expenses will not be reimbursed. All travel expenses will be reimbursed after the conference attendance and after original receipts are submitted to the Education Program Office. For the official guidelines and for the Student Travel Request Form, please contact Madison Casale, Student Affairs Coordinator.

F. Computing Services

If you need help troubleshooting printer or network connections at the Vail building, please contact the Geisel Computing office. This is the first place to start and depending on the nature of your problem, you may be triaged to other IT support services on campus.

A. Course Selection

Course selections for a particular term usually take place during the middle of the preceding term. Students whose enrollment patterns indicate that they will be enrolled for the following term are sent an email from the Registrar with instructions for choosing courses at the following website: http://www.dartmouth.edu/bannerstudentOpens in a new window

Students with any questions about degree requirements and/or course selection should contact Liz Koelsch, Registrar at elizabeth.a.koelsch@dartmouth.edu

B. Registration Policy

• Pre-registration is very early in the previous term for billing purposes. Summer term pre-registration occurs automatically for students.
• Students will receive an e-mail from the Registrar that contains a notice and instructions to complete pre-registration online at www.dartmouth.edu/~bannerstudentOpens in a new window
• Check-in and registration for MPH and MS students will typically occur the first few days of classes of each new term for the respective programs.
• During the allotted times, actual registration must be confirmed or submitted, and the Check-In process must be completed by each student. If Check-In is not completed within the time frame allowed, a $50 fine will be assessed by the College to the student’s account.
• Students failing to register and check-in may be ineligible to register that term and could be administratively removed. Failure to register on time may negatively affect financial aid awards, tuition scholarships, student bills, Canvas course enrollment, and the student’s ID card. The Dartmouth student registration system, BANNER, is designed around timely registration and accurate information. Its information influences all aspects of Dartmouth accounting and student registration.
• For residential MPH and MS students, signed Directed Reading (PH 187-189) and Directed Research (PH 197-199) proposals should be submitted to the Assistant Dean no later than the first day of registration to allow the student the full term to work on completing the proposal’s objectives and deliverables.
• Students may add or drop courses without penalty during the first week of each term. Courses dropped after that time will usually result in a grade of NO CREDIT. Exceptions may apply in unusual circumstances, but require the approval of the course instructor, the Assistant Dean, and the Dean of the School of Graduate and Advanced Studies. Courses may NOT be added after the second week of the term.
• Students may audit courses with the permission of the instructor and if there is space available in the course. Audits will not appear on transcripts. To audit a course, please see the Registrar to complete a form that requires approval by the instructor. Students who audit a course are responsible for paying course material fees at time of approval.

Add/Drop Policy

Students may add or drop courses without penalty during the first week of the Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring terms. Courses dropped after that time will usually result in a grade of NO CREDIT. Exceptions may apply in unusual circumstances, but require the approval of the course instructor, the Assistant Dean, and the Dean of the Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies. Courses may NOT be added after the second week of the term.

Registration Errors

If you receive a Registration Error in Banner, please contact Liz Koelsch, Registrar, elizabeth.a.koelsch@dartmouth.edu

C. Course Overload Policy for MPH and MS Programs

A full-time residential MPH or MS student may enroll in up to 5.25 units per term. Students seeking to enroll in more than 5.25 units must not have received a prior Low Pass or No Credit grade in any term. Special permission must be sought from the Assistant Dean for any additional credits over 5.25 credits.

D. Transfer Credits

For the residential MPH and MS programs, credit equivalent to three (3) courses may be transferred to the student’s MPH or MS transcript with the approval of the Assistant Dean and the Assistant Dean of the Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies. There is no fee for transferring courses. Students must receive a “B” or better in the course to be transferred, and official transcripts for the course(s) to be transferred must be received by the Registrar before final approval occurs.

Courses which were used to obtain another degree will not be accepted for transfer, though they may entitle a student to a waiver of a required course, at the discretion of the instructor of the course to be waived and the Assistant Dean. Credits are not transferred in this situation, and 12 units are still required for graduation from the MPH or MS programs.

For the hybrid MPH program, up to two courses can be transferred to replace a hybrid MPH course in which the student received a failing grade (NC), or at the discretion of the Assistant Dean.

E. Request for Change in Degree Program

A residential MPH or MS student may request a change in their degree program (e.g. from MS degree to MPH degree or vice versa) provided that (1) the student is in good academic standing, and (2) all requirements for the new degree program can be completed prior to commencement. Changing degree programs requires approval from the Assistant Dean.

F. Student Records

Transcript Requests

Student transcripts identify the student’s name, class, and all courses taken and grades received, as well as citations awarded. Transcripts are updated after each term when grades are received by the Registrar’s Office.

Official transcripts are available to current graduate students using the online ordering system in Bannerstudent. Simply log in to BannerStudentOpens in a new window, select the “Request an Official Transcript” link on your Student Main Menu, and click through to the ordering page. There is no fee for ordering transcripts.

Official transcripts may be delivered in either certified PDF (“eTranscript”) or paper formats. Requests for eTranscripts are generally processed and delivered within one business day of the request being placed. Official paper transcripts are generally processed within 2-5 business days of receipt of your request. Please order an official paper transcript at least one week in advance of the required mailing date.

See http://geiselmed.dartmouth.edu/admin/registrar/reg_transcripts/Opens in a new window for MPH transcripts and https://graduate.dartmouth.edu/academics/graduate-registrar/transcript-requestsOpens in a new window for MS transcripts.

Note: MPH students are assessed a one-time $100 document fee that covers transcripts for life. MS students are assessed a one-time document fee of $50 that covers transcripts requests for life.

Please NOTE: Student accounts must be paid in full before transcripts are released. Transcripts will not be issued to any alumni who owe money on their student account.

Proof of enrollment

Some students require proof of enrollment letters for insurance purposes, financial aid purposes, or medical school or other graduate school applications. If you need a proof of enrollment letter, please see or e-mail Liz Koelsch, Registrar.

Policy on Disclosure of Personally Identifiable Information

The College has a long-standing policy of preserving the confidentiality of student records. In keeping with federal law, the College permits students to review the education records which it maintains concerning them, with the following exceptions:

1. Personal files of members of the faculty and administration;
2. Security files of the Campus Police Department not available for review by any individuals other than security officers and local law enforcement officials;
3. Medical records of the College Health Service that are maintained by medical personnel for the sole purpose of treating a student patient;
4. Employment records, except those pertaining to students employed through the College work/study program and similar programs;
5. Records containing only information concerning a person’s activities after graduation or withdrawal from the College;
6. Financial Aid Office records relating to the financial status of parents; and
7. Confidential letters of recommendation to which a student has waived the right of access.

Students may review their records. It is the student’s responsibility to make an appointment with the Registrar to inspect the record. The student’s right to inspect and review education records does not automatically entitle the student to a photocopy of the records reviewed, although the student may make handwritten notes while reviewing the records. This pertains specifically to transcripts and records from other institutions.

Students may request to inspect their records by filing a written request with the person who is responsible for maintaining the records which the student seeks to review. After reviewing the education record, a student who believes that the record reviewed is incorrect or misleading may ask to have the record corrected or deleted. If this request is refused by the person responsible for maintaining the record, the student may request a hearing in a manner determined by the Dean of the Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies. If the decision not to amend the student’s education records is affirmed after the hearing, the student may have placed in the file a statement setting forth the student’s version of the facts.

The College will not disclose personally identifiable information from the student’s education record to third parties without the student’s written permission, except to the following parties, and in the following circumstances:

1. Directory information may be disclosed without restriction unless the student objects in writing by July 1 in a given academic year.
2. Faculty members and other officials of the College who have a legitimate educational interest in the student’s education record may be permitted to review it.
3. The College will disclose information to government agencies as required by law.
4. The College may disclose information to the parent(s) or guardian(s) of a student unless the student has filed a statement certifying that they are not financially dependent as defined by the Federal income tax laws.
5. After attempting to notify the student involved, the College will disclose information in response to a lawfully issued subpoena.
6. The College may disclose information when necessary to determine the student’s eligibility for financial aid or to enforce the terms or conditions of financial aid which a student has received.
7. The College may disclose information to an organization conducting studies if the organization certifies that (i) the studies will not be conducted in a way which will permit the personal identification of the student; and (ii) the organization’s record of such information will be destroyed when the study is completed.
8. The College may disclose information to appropriate parties in a health or safety emergency in which the health or safety of a student or other individuals is seriously threatened, and the parties to whom the information is disclosed are in a position to meet the emergency.

Copies of the College’s Policy on Student Records, which details the rights summarized above, and any applicable Federal laws, are available in the Office of Graduate Studies. A student has the right to file a complaint concerning alleged failures by the College to comply with applicable Federal law with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office (FERPA), Department of Education, Washington, DC 2020l.

G. Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Costs

Residential Programs

Please see the Tuition & Fees section of the Public Health Website: https://tdi.dartmouth.edu/education/admissions/tuition-feesOpens in a new window.

• If students are full-time for four consecutive terms (e.g. an MPH or MS student starting in July and graduating in June), they pay tuition in four equal installments, regardless of credit load. Full tuition is due on the billing date prior to the beginning of each term in which the student is enrolled, including—if applicable—the term in which the student is off-campus, conducting research or performing an internship.
• Students are expected to purchase all required course textbooks, course materials, and software.
• Students with outstanding balances on their student accounts will not be allowed to participate in Commencement and will not receive their diploma until the balance is paid in full.

Tuition Refund Policy

A tuition refund for on-campus MPH or MS students who withdraw voluntarily or are dismissed during any term is as follows:

• Before classes begin – 100% of tuition refunded.
• During first week of term – 100% of tuition refunded.
• During second week of term – 90% of tuition refunded.
• During third week of term - 75% of tuition refunded.
• During fourth week of term – 50% of tuition is refunded.
• During fifth week of term – 25% of tuition is refunded.
• Thereafter, NO tuition will be refunded.

The term begins on the first day of classes; the first week is the first 7 days beginning with the first day of classes.

Students are responsible for paying back any federal or private loans as required by law for the specific term of withdrawal or dismissal.

After 12-Units Tuition Policy

• After meeting the minimum 12-unit requirement and minimum total tuition payment for graduation, current part-time MPH and MS students may enroll in additional Public Health courses (based on space availability) with their tuition under scholarship, with the exception of those in special programs (i.e., the post-doctoral program). There is no limit on the number of courses that may be taken beyond the 12 units required for the degree. Tuition will be charged and then remitted for any additional courses beyond the first 12 units.
• All MPH and MS students must enroll in, pass, and pay for the required 12 units before tuition for additional credits is provided as a scholarship.
• Students dropping an additional course/credit beyond the 12 units after the standard two-week time frame will be charged a $50 processing fee.

Students registering for additional course/credit beyond the 12 units are charged for material fees associated with the course, and they are required to purchase course textbooks and/or software.

Textbooks and Applicable Software – Estimated Costs

Average textbook costs for full-time academic year: $1,000 estimated
TreeAge software (for PH 119/121) $45 estimated

Program Material Fees

Program material fees cover the copyright, printing, and copying costs of materials prepared for each course, technology support and program materials. The course material fee for each course, regardless of number of credits per course, is $200 per term and will be charged to the student’s account.

Student Activity Fee

$125 for the year which includes participation in activities at the Geisel School of Medicine for all students, regardless of type of enrollment (matriculating or non-matriculating student; full-time vs. part-time) or degree candidacy.

Document Fee

A one-time document fee is charged to each matriculating student’s account to cover an unlimited number of transcript requests over the student’s lifetime. The fee is $110 for MPH students and $50 for MS  students. Fees are set each year by Geisel for MPH students and the Office of Graduate Studies for MS students.

Health Services Access Fee

All Dartmouth students who are active, in good-standing, and making satisfactory progress toward a Dartmouth degree are eligible for the Health Service program. Eligibility ceases when enrollment at Dartmouth College is terminated by withdrawal, separation or graduation. All Health Service-eligible students must comply with the College’s requirements for health insurance.

The Health Services staff is committed to providing high quality care and services for all Dartmouth students. Additionally, the Health Service staff develops and offers health education information and resources to assist students in making lower-risk choices and promoting healthy lifestyles during college and in the years beyond. Dick’s House is home to the Dartmouth College Health Service. The Health Service supports the well-being of Dartmouth students and staff through an extensive program of services and education. Good health is an essential part of a successful educational experience.

Health Service programs are primarily funded through tuition. The College charges all enrolled students a health access fee each term. Students enrolled in only one course in a term are exempt from the fee for that specific term. Eligible leave-term students may purchase the Health Service program for the terms that they are on leave. For more information, go to: http://www.dartmouth.edu/~health/services/patient-accts.htmlOpens in a new window

Student Financial Services and Billing/Student Account information

For more information about Student Financial Services and student accounts, please go to http://www.dartmouth.edu/~control/student/sainfo.htmlOpens in a new window

Hybrid MPH Program

Please see the Tuition & Fees section of the Public Health Programs Website: https://tdi.dartmouth.edu/education/admissions/tuition-feesOpens in a new window.

Tuition Refund Policy

A tuition refund for MPH students who withdraw voluntarily or are dismissed during any term is as follows:

• Before classes begin – 100% of tuition refunded.
• During first week of term – 100% of tuition refunded.
• During second week of term – 90% of tuition refunded.
• During third week of term - 75% of tuition refunded.
• During fourth week of term – 50% of tuition is refunded.
• During fifth week of term – 25% of tuition is refunded.
• Thereafter, NO tuition will be refunded.

The term begins on the first day of classes; the first week is the first 7 days beginning with the first day of classes.

Students are responsible for paying back any federal or private loans as required by law for the specific term of withdrawal or dismissal.

Program Material Fees

Program material fees cover the copyright, printing, and copying costs of materials prepared for each course, technology support and program materials. The course material fee for each course, regardless of number of credits per course, is $200 per term and will be charged to the student’s account.

Fee for On-Campus Weeks

A Room and Board - hotel rate fee is charged to hybrid MPH students to cover accommodations and hotel and most food during the on-campus sessions per year.

A Room and Board - commuter rate fee is charged to hybrid MPH students to cover most food during the on-campus sessions per year.

Textbooks and Applicable Software – Estimated Costs

Average costs for books, software and supplies for the academic year: $600 estimated per year

• Students are expected to purchase all required course textbooks, course materials, and software, and are responsible for travel to/from Hanover, and some meals during the on-site periods.

Document Fee

A one-time document fee is charged to each matriculating student’s account to cover an unlimited number of transcript requests over the student’s lifetime. The fee is $110 for MPH students. Fees are set each year by Geisel for MPH students.

Health Services Access Fee

All Dartmouth students who are active, in good-standing, and making satisfactory progress toward a Dartmouth degree are eligible for the Health Service program. Eligibility ceases when enrollment at Dartmouth College is terminated by withdrawal, separation or graduation. All Health Service-eligible students must comply with the College’s requirements for health insurance.

The Health Services staff is committed to providing high quality care and services for all Dartmouth students. Additionally, the Health Service staff develops and offers health education information and resources to assist students in making lower-risk choices and promoting healthy lifestyles during college and in the years beyond. Dick’s House is home to the Dartmouth College Health Service. The Health Service supports the well-being of Dartmouth students and staff through an extensive program of services and education. Good health is an essential part of a successful educational experience.

Health Service programs are primarily funded through tuition. The College charges all enrolled students a health access fee each term. Students enrolled in only one course in a term are exempt from the fee for that specific term. Eligible leave-term students may purchase the Health Service program for the terms that they are on leave. For more information, go to: http://www.dartmouth.edu/~health/services/patient-accts.htmlOpens in a new window

Student Accounts

Students with outstanding balances on their student accounts will not be allowed to participate in Commencement and will not receive their diploma until the balance is paid in full.

Student Financial Services and Billing/Student Account information

For more information about Student Financial Services and student accounts, please go to http://www.dartmouth.edu/~control/student/sainfo.html