Introduction

The academic policies of the MGH Institute of Health Professions are published in the Catalog, which is available online at the Institute’s website (www.mghihp.edu). Academic policies of the Graduate Program in Communication Sciences and Disorders’ Certificate of Advanced Study in Language and Literacy (CAS) are presented in this Policies and Procedures Manual (the Manual). Students are required to familiarize themselves with and adhere to the policies and procedures contained in both the Catalog and this Manual.

It is important to note that the MGH Institute of Health Professions is committed to ensuring a welcoming academic community for all. Our inclusive environment is enriched by our differences including age, color, disability, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, national and ethnic origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent, socio-economic background, veteran or active military status.

The Institute prohibits discrimination in admissions, financial aid, employment and administration of its programs and activities.