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 Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD Dept.) 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.

The MGH Institute of Health Professions is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, status as a parent, or national origin. The Institute respects and values the diverse backgrounds of all people and welcomes all students to participate fully in all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to the Institute community.