Foreword

FOREWORD

The purpose of this handbook is to provide academic and nonacademic information about study at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School and the Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing.

The contents of this handbook do not, in whole or part, constitute a contractual obligation on the part of the University of Massachusetts, its employees or agents, nor does any part of this Handbook constitute an offer to make a contract. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this Handbook, the University reserves the right to make changes at any time with respect to course offerings, promotion, graduation requirements, services provided, fees or any other subject addressed in this Handbook. The information in this Handbook is provided solely for the convenience of the reader, and the University expressly disclaims any liability, which may be otherwise incurred.

This book is intended to be used in conjunction with the Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing catalog. This document goes into effect on July 31, 2022 and is, in its entirety, reviewed and approved by the Academic Standards and Admissions Committee and the Faculty Assembly annually. The most up to date version is posted on the Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing website http://www.umassmed.edu/GSN/

All students are responsible for complying with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures contained in this publication as well as those in other official University publications and announcements which may be issued or revised from time to time. All matriculated students sign an “Acknowledgement Form” indicating that they are aware of how to access the handbook, the purpose of the handbook, and the expectation that they will adhere to the policies, procedures and regulations noted in the handbook.

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