University Policies

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Program

Salus University is an institutional member of the College Consortium on Drugs and Alcohol and has adopted a Drug Abuse Prevention Program and a policy on the serving of alcoholic beverages on campus.

The use of illegal drugs is prohibited on University property.  Violators, if found guilty, are subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.

The University’s Center for Personal and Professional Development is available for confidential counseling and referral service.

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Use of the University Computer Systems

Authorized Salus University students and employees may use the University’s computer systems.

Any misuse of the University’s computers can result in suspension of the right to use them or other disciplinary action.

Abusive activities are those activities that purposely seek to gain unauthorized access to the network or disrupt its intended use, destroy the integrity of computer-based information, compromise the privacy of users, and/or harass or abuse individuals.

Account access information is for the personal use of the individual to which it has been issued and is not to be shared.

Use of or access to computers for purposes of altering information or obtaining private or confidential information can result in dismissal from the University.

All e-mail transmitted by and stored on University computers is the property of Salus University and may be viewed by the Administration at any time.

The use of CCAL, CPS, lab, library, The Eye Institute and other University computers is solely for academic purposes and reasons.  No software or program of any kind may be installed on University computers whether from disks or from the Internet.

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Record of Immunizations

All entering students are required to provide an immunization record for Hepatitis B to the University Office of Admissions.

Acceptable forms of proof are as follows:

• serological evidence of current immunity to Hepatitis B or
• a signed physician statement that you have completed the three-dose series of vaccinations or
• an informed refusal to be vaccinated

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University Refund Policy   

Matriculants who withdraw from the University on or prior to April 1 will be refunded 100 percent of their paid University matriculation deposit less a $100 administrative fee.  The administrative fee is still required of all matriculants, even if no University matriculation deposits have been paid.

Matriculants who withdraw from the University after April 1 (March 15 for OD Scholar Program), but before the first day of class, will forfeit all matriculation deposits paid to the University.

Enrolled students who withdraw or are dismissed from the University will be responsible for the payment of tuition in accordance with the institutional refund schedule.

Institutional Refund Schedule

The institutional charge is based on the number of days a student is enrolled at the University prior to the date of withdrawal or dismissal date.

The resulting fraction is converted to a percentage; therefore, if there are 90 days in the academic period, the following would apply:

Withdrawal on the 10th day     -    Institutional charge    =    11.1%
Withdrawal on the 25th day     -    Institutional charge    =    27.8%

Any percentage of attended days above 60% results in a 100% charge.

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Salus University is committed to an educational and work environment that conforms to established ethical standards and complies with all governing legal standards.  This applies to all operations of the University and the professional and business conduct of those associated with/representing the University.

To view copies of the University's policies on Non-Harassment and Whistle-Blowing.  

The University strongly encourages anyone who is the subject of illegal harassment or discrimination to contact Maura Alexandra Affirmative Action Officer (215.780.1267) directly or speak to any Officer of the University immediately.  Additionally, all faculty and staff are encouraged to report any activity you believe to be an ethical and/or legal violation.  

Officers and Deans of the University have a responsibility to respond to reports of concerns/violations and further the report to the Affirmative Action Officer or the President.

All reports will be treated with confidentiality.