Statement of University Policies
While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information provided in this catalog, accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Sacred Heart University reserves the right to make changes at any time and without prior notice. Therefore, readers are encouraged to inquire about whether any updates or modifications have been made since publication of the catalog. Similarly, if readers are looking at a PDF version of the catalog, information can be oudated depending on when the PDF was created. The most to date versions of each catalog can be found online at https://www.sacredheart.edu/offices--departments-directory/registrar/academic-catalogs/
The University provides the information in this catalog solely for the convenience of the reader, who may not rely upon it as a promise or legal obligation. Sacred Heart University expressly disclaims any liability based on the contents.
The institution recognizes and complies with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, which protects the privacy of and defines the rights of students' educational records.
Sacred Heart University is committed to the maintenance of a community environment where respect for the dignity and worth of each individual is demonstrated and where diversity and the free exchange of ideas is encouraged. The maintenance of that community requires its members to avoid behavior that creates division, to promote behavior that enhances cooperation among groups, and to encourage the development of each person as a unique individual.
The University is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant aliens as students.
Sacred Heart University is committed to addressing student concerns related to both academic and administrative issues. Students should first address complaints to the appropriate University official to obtain resolution. In compliance with C.F.R. Section 668.43(b), if a student cannot resolve said issue within the University, they can bring the issue to the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) or the Connecticut Office of Higher Education (CTOHE). The contact information is as follows:
NECHE
301 Edgewater Place. Suite 210
Wakefield, MA 01880
Phone: 781-425-7785
www.NECHE.org
or
Connecticut Office of Higher Education
450 Columbus Blvd., Suite 707
Hartford, CT 06103-1841
Phone: 860-947-1800
www.ohe.ct.gov