Academic Policies

Residency Requirements

Students in the MPH program must complete 46 credits for their degree requirements. A minimum of 25 credits, including 12 credits of core courses, 9 credits of concentration courses, and 4 credits of the culminating experience must be taken at GPH. Electives may be taken outside GPH¹ but require approval of the Chair or Program Director, unless already on the pre-approved list of electives for that particular concentration. Per the GPH transfer credit policy, students may transfer in up to 9 credits of approved coursework, including 6 credits of core coursework, from an accredited school or program.

Students in the MS Biostatistics program must complete 46 credits for their degree requirements. A minimum of 28 credits, including 12 credits of core courses, 12 credits of selective courses, and 4 credits of the culminating experience must be taken at GPH. Electives may be taken outside GPH¹ but require approval of the Chair, unless already on the pre-approved list of electives. Per the GPH transfer credit policy, students may transfer in up to 9 credits of approved coursework, including 6 credits of core coursework, from an accredited school or program.

Students in the MS Epidemiology program must complete 46 credits for their degree requirements. A minimum of 28 credits, including 24 credits of required courses and 4 credits of the culminating experience, must be taken at GPH. Electives may be taken outside GPH¹ but require approval of the Program Director. Per the GPH transfer credit policy, students may transfer in up to 9 credits of approved coursework, including 6 credits of core coursework, from an accredited school or program.

Students in the MA program must complete 32 credits for their degree requirements. A minimum of 8 credits, 6 credits of required courses and 2 credits of practicum, must be taken at GPH. Electives may be taken outside GPH¹ but require approval of the Chair, unless already on the pre-approved list of electives. 

Students in the DrPH program must complete 42 credits for their degree requirements. A minimum of 16 credits of required courses, must be taken at GPH. Per the GPH transfer credit policy, students may transfer in up to 9 credits of approved coursework from an accredited school or program. Electives may be taken outside GPH¹ but require approval of the Director.

Students in the PhD program who matriculated in Fall 2020 or later must complete 72 credits for their degree requirements. A minimum of 66 credits, including 18 credits of required courses, and 6 credits of concentration courses, must be taken at GPH.  Students in the PhD program who matriculated prior to Fall 2020 must complete 39 credits for their degree requirements. A minimum of 33 credits, including 18 credits of required courses and 6 credits of concentration courses, must be taken at GPH. Per the GPH transfer credit policy, students may transfer in up to 9 credits of approved coursework from an accredited school or program. Electives may be taken outside GPH¹ but require approval of the relevant Concentration Director.

Note: exception to residency requirements may be made in extraordinary circumstances and must be approved by the relevant Chair or Program Director.

¹

Outside GPH, but within NYU.

Graduation

Students at the School of Global Public Health may officially graduate in September, January, or May.

In order to graduate in a specific semester (i.e. the semester in which all degree requirements will be completed), students must apply for graduation within the application deadline period. Students getting certificates must also apply for graduation.

See below for the application deadline for the semester in which you intend to graduate.

If you complete your degree requirements in the Spring 2024 semester: you will need to apply for May Graduation.

• Deadline to apply is: Thursday, February 15, 2024

If you complete your degree requirements in the Summer 2023 semester: you will need to apply for September Graduation.

• The application period opens on March 1, 2024
• PLEASE NOTE: Should you want to participate in the May 2024 Ceremony, you would need to apply for a Dean’s Exception. Kindly refer to Dean’s Exceptions below for next steps. 

IMPORTANT NOTE | Make sure to apply by the deadline listed on this page to be considered as a candidate for graduation.

Doctoral students must also apply for graduation.

Students in dual degree programs must submit an application for each of the Schools in which they are enrolled.

Applying for Graduation

All students must apply for graduation via your NYU Albert Account 

1. Log in to Albert. On the Home page go to the Academics section and click the Apply to Graduate button.
2. Select your Academic Program
3. Select the term you expect to graduate.  If there are no terms available you are not eligible to apply or you have already applied.
4. Verify your information and submit your application.
5. Confirm or change your diploma name, delivery address and method using the Diploma Options link.

IMPORTANT NOTE | Note that if you do not apply for graduation, you will not be able to attend the Commencement ceremony.

Already applied? Check your application status on Albert on the Academics page under Graduation.

Expected Term of Graduation

The term in which you expect to graduate is an important part of your student record, especially if you receive any form of financial aid. 

Make sure to verify or update your expected date of graduation on Albert in the Academics section under Graduation.

Dean's Exception

Dean’s Exceptions are students who are permitted to participate in Graduation Ceremonies although they have not yet completed their coursework  (with up to two courses outstanding to be completed in the Summer). Graduating students who are approved for a Dean's Exception and participate in May 2025 Commencement activities will not be eligible to attend the All-University Commencement ceremony in May 2026. Similarly, graduates who requested a Dean's Exception in May 2024 are not eligible to participate in the May 2025 ceremony.

How to Apply for Dean’s Exception

1. Register for your final summer course(s)
2. Submit a Dean's Exception Request via the Google Form. 
3. Once approved, the GPH Registrar will send you an email to confirm you have been approved to participate.
4. If you have not applied for graduation, make sure to apply for September graduation via Albert 2025 (see here for specific application dates).
5. Instructions may be found here. If you've already applied for May graduation via Albert and need to change it to September, please email graduation@nyu.edu and ask them to withdraw you from May, term activate you for summer, and add you to the September graduation cycle.
6. When you are approved for a Dean’s Exception, you will receive an email from GPH, as well an email from University Events confirming your approval. You will also receive instructions for requesting Commencement tickets when the ordering period begins.

Remember: In order to receive a Dean's Exception you will need to be already registered for your final summer requirement(s) first. A Dean's Exception must be approved prior to the start of Summer semester. Please check this webpage in early Spring for a specific deadline.

Transfer and Articulation Agreements

Doctoral Programs

Upon matriculation, students enrolled in the DrPH or PhD program will be allowed to transfer in a maximum of 9 credits of approved graduate courses from an accredited school or program. Transfer of up to 9 credits for will only be approved if:

• a grade of a C- or better was obtained;
• the course(s) was taken at an accredited school or program within the last 5 years;
• the course(s) did not count towards a prior degree or certificate;
• the course(s) is either equivalent to a required course or relevant to the student’s area of focus; and
• the transfer syllabus was evaluated and approved by the relevant core course instructor and chairperson/program director.

students seeking approval for transfer of credits should complete a Doctoral Transfer Credit Form, and send it along with (1) an academic transcript showing course name, dates taken, letter grade obtained; and (2) course syllabus, to the Director of Registration & Academic Services, who will send it to the relevant instructor and chair/program director for approval.

MS Biostatistics Program

Students enrolled in the MS Biostatistics program are allowed to transfer in a maximum of 9 credits of graduate courses from an accredited institution. Transfer credit may not be applied towards Thesis. Transfer of up to 9 credits for core will only be approved if:

• a grade of a C- or better was obtained;
• the course(s) was taken at an accredited school or program within the last 5 years;
• the course(s) was not counted towards a prior degree or certificate; and
• the transfer syllabus was evaluated and approved by the Bioethics chairperson.

Students seeking approval for transfer of credits should complete a Transfer Credit Request form, and send it along with: (1) an academic transcript showing course name, dates taken, letter grade obtained; and (2) course syllabus to the Director of Registration & Academic Services. The Director will review the syllabi and send to the Biostatistics Chair for review, if needed.  If the course is accepted for transfer, the Director will process the transfer and alert the student and their advisor. 

MA Bioethics Program

Upon matriculation, students in the Bioethics program may transfer in up to 12 credits of elective course work.  Transfer of up to 12 credits will only be approved if:

• a grade of a C- or better was obtained;
• the course(s) was taken at an accredited school or program within the last 5 years;
• the course(s) was not counted towards a prior degree or certificate; and
• the transfer syllabus was evaluated and approved by the Biostatistics chairperson.

Students seeking approval for transfer of credits should complete a Transfer Credit Request form, and send it along with: (1) an academic transcript showing course name, dates taken, letter grade obtained; and (2) course syllabus to the Director of Registration & Academic Services. The Director will review send the syllabi to the Bioethics Chair for review. If the course is accepted for transfer, the Director will process the transfer and alert the student and their advisor. 

Advanced Certificate in Public Health

Students enrolled in the Advanced Certificate in Public Health are allowed to transfer in a maximum of 3 credits of approved graduate courses from a CEPH-accredited school or program in public health.

Transfer of credits will only be approved if:

• a grade of a C- or better was obtained;
• the course(s) was taken at a CEPH-accredited school or program;
• the course was taken within the last 5 years; and
• the course was not counted towards a prior degree.

Students seeking approval for transfer of credits should complete a Transfer Credit Request form, and send it along with: (1) an academic transcript showing course name, dates taken, letter grade obtained; and (2) course syllabus to the Director of Registration & Academic Services. The Director will review the syllabi. Any course from a CEPH-accredited institution may transfer in as long as the student earned a C- or better. If the course is accepted for transfer, the Director will process the transfer and alert the student and their advisor.

Transferring Coursework from the MPH to the Advanced Certificate in Public Health

Students who began the MPH program but did not complete it, and would like to transfer in their completed core credits into the GPH Advanced Certificate in Public Health may do so under the following restrictions:

• the student must have taken the course(s) within the last 5 years;
• the student must have earned at least a C-.

Students may submit this request to the Director of Registration and Academic Services who will process the transfer.

Course Waivers

MPH students may waive the requirement to take certain core and concentration courses as indicated below, based on the following conditions:

1. A core course (Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Environmental Health, Health Policy and Management, Social and Behavioral Health, or Essentials of Public Health Biology) may be waived only with a similar core course taken at a CEPH-accredited MPH program/school.

Up to 9 credits of course work may be waived if the following conditions are met:

• a grade of a C- or better was obtained;
• the core course(s) was taken at a CEPH-accredited school or program within the last 5 years; 
• an elective course(s) was taken at an accredited institution within the last 5 years;
• the syllabus for the waiver course was evaluated and approved by the relevant course instructor and/or chairperson/program director.
• Transfer of elective courses may be processed as long as the elective was taken an accredited institution.

All requests for a course waiver must be filed upon matriculation in the student’s first semester of enrollment in the program using the Graduate Course Waiver Form (found here). Students in the Biostatistics MPH or MS programs should use the Biostatistics Course Substitution form found on the landing page of each program.

Course Waivers for Biostatistics Students

Biostatistics (MPH and MS) may choose to substitute the any of following courses upon approval of the Chair:

• GPH-GU 2995 Biostatistics for Public Health 
• GPH-GU 2353 Regression I: Linear Regression and Modeling 
• GPH-GU 2354 Regression II: Categorical Data Analysis
• GPH-GU 2286 Introduction to Data Management and Statistical Computing
• GPH-GU 2182 Statistical Programming in R 
• GPH-GU 2225 Psychometric Measurement and Analysis in Public Health Research and Practice
• GPH-GU 2387 Survey Design, Analysis, and Reporting
• GPH-GU 2480 Longitudinal Analysis of Public Health Data
• GPH-GU 2368 Applied Survival Analysis

After speaking with the Biostatistics Chair, students should complete the Biostatistics Course Substitution Petition form and send it to the Chair, along with a copy to the Director, Registration & Academic Services. 

Grading

Grading Scale

The GPH grading scale is defined as follows:

A: 94-100
A-: 90-93
B+: 87-89
B: 83-86
B-: 80-82
C+: 77-79
C: 73-76
C-: 70-72
D+: 67-69
D: 60-66
F: <60

Incomplete Grades

GPH students are expected to complete all course requirements on time. Under extraordinary circumstances (such as a medical emergency or family crisis), the temporary grade of “I” (Incomplete), may be recorded for a student who is unable to complete course requirements. A grade of “I” does not factor into the GPA, nor do the units for the course count as earned credit toward the degree while the "I" remains on the transcript. The credits do count as attempted credits and therefore may impact financial aid eligibility. Questions regarding financial aid may be directed to financial.aid@nyu.edu.

To receive an incomplete grade, the student should make a formal request using the Incomplete Grade Request form. The form serves as a contract between the student and course instructor and must be signed by both parties and submitted to the Director of Registration & Academic Services. The request will indicate the reason for the incomplete, the work to be completed, and the final deadline by which the work is to be submitted, to be stipulated by the instructor. 150 days after the end of the semester in which the course was taken, the Incomplete will lapse to an “F”.

Pass/Fail Option

Matriculated students at the School of Global Public Health do not have the option to take courses toward their degree on a pass/fail basis (this does not include courses which are always graded on a pass/fail basis, including GPH-GU 3555, 5170, 5171). However, students may take a course P/F if it does not count towards their degree requirements. They must get permission of the instructor and then inform Lisa Kroin (lrk219@nyu.edu) to make sure the grading scale of the course is updated to reflect this.

Grading Components

All GPH courses have a rubric of grading components, indicating the breakdown of how the grade is calculated, as defined by the instructor. The grading components are outlined on the course syllabus.

Course Grade Minimums

The minimum grade required for all courses counted towards any graduate degree at GPH, with the exception of the applied practice related courses, is a C- or better.

For the applied practice related courses, students must receive a minimum grade of B.  If a student receives less than a B, the course must be repeated.

These courses include:

• GPH-GU 2359 Applied Practice Experience Seminar/GPH-GU 5359 Applied Practice Experience ¹
• GPH-GU 2360 Integrative Learning Experience Seminar/GPH-GU 5360 Integrative Learning Experience ¹
• GPH-GU 2686 Thesis I: Practice ​and Integrative Learning Experiences ²
• GPH-GU 2687 Thesis II: Practice ​and Integrative Learning Experiences ²

¹

This applies to students in Community Health Science & Practice, Environmental Public Health Sciences, Global Health, Public Health Nutrition, and Public Health Policy & Management.

²

This applies to students in Biostatistics (MPH and MS), Epidemiology (MPH and MS), and Social & Behavioral Sciences).

Course Repeat Policy

Credit will not be granted for courses in which a student receives a D+ or lower¹. If the course is a required course for the degree, including concentration courses, it must be repeated. If a student received a D+ or lower in an elective course, the student may choose to take an alternate elective the following semester¹.

When a course is repeated, both the original grade and second grade will be recorded on the student’s transcript, but only the second grade will be included in the calculation of the student’s GPA. If the second grade is lower than the original grade, or if the student does not achieve the minimum grade requirement upon taking the course a second time, under special circumstances, the student may take the course a third time pending permission of both the instructor and advisor.

¹

Please see the information above regarding course grade minimums.

Grade Appeals

Students who wish to request a change of their final course grade should follow the procedures outlined below. 

Step 1

Within fifteen (15) calendar days from when the final course grade is posted in Albert, the student should consult with the instructor who assigned the grade to discuss the requirements for the course and how the grade was determined. Following this discussion, the instructor will make a determination whether to change the grade and issue a decision to the student via email (the “Step 1 Decision”). 

Step 2

If the student wishes to appeal the Step 1 Decision, they must submit a formal written appeal (“Appeal”) via email within ten (10) calendar days of the Step 1 Decision being sent. The Appeal should include a written statement explaining the grounds for the appeal and why the course grade provided by the instructor should be re-assessed.

Appeals will be decided by the Department Chair / Program Director of the department / program where the course is housed1 or by their designee, who shall be an appropriate academic administrator equivalent to a Department Chair / Program Director. If the Appeal is from the grade in a course taught by the Department Chair or Program Director, the Appeal will be decided by the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs. If the Appeal is from the grade in a course taught by the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, the Appeal will be decided by the Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs.

The Step 2 decision maker will independently review the grade(s), collect relevant information pertinent to the course grade and the Appeal, and will issue a decision via email (the “Step 2 Decision”).

Step 3

If the student wishes to appeal the Step 2 Decision, they must submit a formal written appeal (“Final Appeal”) via email within ten (10) calendar days of the Step 2 Decision being sent.

The Final Appeal will be decided by the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs. If First Appeal was decided by the Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs, the Final Appeal will be reviewed by the Senior Executive Vice Dean.

The Step 3 decision maker will independently review the grade(s), collect relevant information pertinent to the course grade and Final Appeal, and will issue a final decision via email. No further appeals are permitted.

Academic Standing and Progress

A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 is required for graduation from all GPH master's programs. Students are expected to maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 throughout their academic career. Students who fall below the required GPA during any semester are placed on academic probation and monitored closely for academic progress. Students who are on academic probation may be restricted in the number of courses taken during a given semester. A student whose GPA falls below the required minimum for 2 consecutive semesters will be required to petition to remain in the program. Please note that failure to satisfy the conditions of academic probation may result in future academic sanctions up to possible dismissal from the University.

Academic Standing and Financial Aid

Students should know that a cumulative GPA below the required minimum and/or courses that are not completed on time can have implications for financial aid eligibility. Students should carefully read the graduate student information regarding NYU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards.

Withdrawals

Leave of Absence/Term Withdrawal/Total Withdrawal

• A leave of absence is an approved temporary break from University studies for one or more terms with the intent to return for a future term. 
• A term withdrawal means you are withdrawing from all of your classes for a term. A term withdrawal requested after the drop/add deadline of the term will result in W grades on your transcript. 
• A total withdrawal means you intend to stop your studies at the University before completing your program, and do not intend to return for a future term. A total withdrawal requested after the drop/add deadline of the term will result in W grades on your transcript. 

Important information when requesting a leave and/or withdrawal:

• you accept financial responsibility for all charges (including collection of fees) associated with your request according to the University refund/liability schedule. View the Refund Policy.
• Withdrawing can impact your visa eligibility and/or financial aid. It’s important to understand those impacts before you take a leave of absence or withdraw.

International students: contact the Office of Global Services with questions.

Financial Aid recipients: contact the Office of Financial Aid with questions. 

What you need to do before requesting a leave and/or withdrawal:

• Always speak with your GPH Student Affairs Program Advisor when you are considering a leave of absence or term/total withdrawal, or if you are uncertain about any of the information on this web-page.
• Once you have done it, submit your request for an approved leave of absence, total withdrawal, or term withdrawal in your Albert Student Center by clicking the “Request Leave of Absence” or “Request Term/Total Withdrawal” link (on the Homepage of your Student Center, under your Enrolled Courses). An email confirmation will be sent to your NYU email address after you submit your request.

Do not submit a request for leave of absence or term/total withdrawal if:

• You want to drop individual classes but will remain registered in other classes. Instead, submit a class withdrawal request.
• You intend to complete the remaining graduation or research requirements that do not require registration for additional credit-bearing classes. 

Instead, contact your Program Advisor to discuss options for registering for “Maintenance of Matriculation”.

Additional information regarding leaves and withdrawals may be found here: Matriculation: Leaves and Withdrawals

Instructions are outlined on the Registrar's website: Leave of Absence/Term Withdrawal/Total Withdrawal

Course Withdrawals and Refunds

GPH follows the University policy for course withdrawals and refunds. Students who submit a request to withdraw from a graduate course after the add/drop deadline, they will be subject to financial and academic penalty. 

It is the student's responsibility to be aware of the schedules posted on the NYU Bursar's website. 

Information about refunds and deadlines may be found here and the withdrawal schedule may be found here.

Term Withdrawals

Students who want to withdraw from all of their classes after the add/drop deadline must do a Term Withdrawal. A Term Withdrawal results in a W for each course on the student’s transcript and no refund. Students should carefully read all of the information on the registrar’s website regarding leaves and apply for a leave via Albert, as instructed in the link. Upon receiving the request, their administrative advisor from GPH Student Affairs will reach out to them to discuss it and approve the leave in Albert.

Petition for Withdrawals

Standards of Conduct

Academic Integrity

The NYU School of Global Public Health values both open inquiry and academic integrity. Students in the program are expected to follow standards of excellence set forth by New York University and stated in the NYU Academic Integrity Policy Statement. Such standards include respect, honesty and responsibility. GPH does not tolerate violations to academic integrity including:

• Plagiarism
• Cheating on an exam
• Submitting your own work toward requirements in more than one course without prior approval from the instructor
• Collaborating with other students for work expected to be completed individually
• Giving your work to another student to submit as his/her own
• Purchasing or using papers or work online or from a commercial firm and presenting it as your own work

Students are expected to familiarize themselves with the GPH Statement of Academic Integrity and NYU University’s policy on academic integrity as they will be expected to adhere to such policies at all times – as a student and an alumni of New York University.

Student Conduct Policies - Non-Academic

If students have any questions regarding the following policies and procedures they are strongly encouraged to meet with the GPH Sr. Associate Dean of Student Affairs.

Effective August 13, 2018, allegations of non-academic misconduct, as outlined in the University Student Conduct Policy, against a student of the School of Global Public Health, shall be addressed pursuant to the procedures set forth in the NYU Student Conduct Procedures and administered by the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards under the authority of the Senior Vice President of Student Affairs.  Allegations of academic misconduct (plagiarism, cheating) against a student of the School of Global Public Health shall continue to be addressed by the school in accordance with established procedures listed above.

Student Conduct Procedures

While many situations can be addressed through conversational and colloquial measures, other matters may necessitate more formal procedures depending on the severity of the alleged conduct and potential sanctions. Upon receipt of a report, the Office of Student Conduct shall review the matter and determine an appropriate forum for resolution. All forums, as outlined below, are administered to ensure that any student accused of violating University policy (the “respondent”) is afforded a fair and impartial process. 

Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment

New York University is committed to maintaining an environment that encourages and fosters appropriate conduct among all persons and respect for individual values. Accordingly, the University is committed to enforcing this Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy and Complaint Procedures at all levels in order to create an environment free from discrimination, harassment, retaliation and/or sexual assault. Discrimination or harassment based on race, gender and/or gender identity or expression, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or on any other legally prohibited basis is unlawful and undermines the character and purpose of the University. Such discrimination or harassment violates University policy and will not be tolerated.  

The Office of Equal Opportunity is the University's neutral unit charged with investigating allegations of discrimination and harassment in the working and learning environments in accordance with the University's Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy and Complaint Procedures for Employees.

Redress of Grievances

The NYU School of Global Public Health follows the University Student Grievance Procedure.

Academic Misconduct Procedures

Introduction

Pursuant to the New York University By-laws and Student Conduct Procedures, the faculty of the GPH School of Global Public Health adopts the following procedures for allegations relating to academic misconduct as defined below (the “GPH Academic Misconduct Procedures”).  The GPH Academic Misconduct Procedures are not exclusive and are not intended to prevent informal resolution.

Allegations of non-academic misconduct, as outlined in the University Student Conduct Policy, against a student of GPH will be addressed pursuant to the procedures set forth in the NYU Student Conduct Procedures and administered by the Office of Student Conduct under the authority of the Senior Vice President of Student Affairs. 

Allegations of sexual assault, harassment, and other forms of sexual misconduct against a student of GPH will be addressed under the New York University Sexual Misconduct, Relationship Violence, and Stalking Policy.

Academic Misconduct

Students of the GPH and New York University have joined an academic community that presumes certain behaviors and norms. As members of this community, students are expected to conduct their academic work with the highest integrity and to avoid any behaviors that jeopardize the well-being of others or disrupt educational activities.

All students are required to review and acknowledge GPH's online Statement of Academic Integrity explaining these policies and procedures prior to the beginning of classes. Each student affirms that they have read the Statement of Academic Integrity, indicating an understanding of the academic code, resources to consult regarding academic integrity, and potential ramifications of violations. Student Affairs administrators maintain date and time stamped records of each student's electronic affirmation. 

Academic Misconduct includes: cheating on exams or assignments, submitting your own work towards requirements in more than one class without the explicit prior permission of the instructors, providing your work for someone else to submit as his or her own, collaborating on work intended to be done individually, using generative artificial intelligence applications without attribution or when the instructor/syllabus indicates it is not allowed, forgery of academic documents, and plagiarism. Academic misconduct is based on actions rather than intent.

Cheating consists of violating the course rules for taking exams or working on assignments including copying others’ work, using unauthorized aids, and using external material on closed book exams. 

Plagiarism consists of presenting ideas or words without adequate acknowledgment of their source.  Any of the following acts constitutes plagiarism:

1. Using a phrase, sentence, or passage from another person's work without quotation marks AND attribution of the source. (Both quotations and attribution are necessary.)
2. Using text from a source that is rearranged, paraphrased, or discussed without attribution to the source;
3. Submitting work where a central idea for a section/paragraph is taken from a source, written in the student's own words, and not cited in the text;
4. Submitting work completed by another (including work that was accessed via the internet) copied in its entirety or modified without attribution to the source.

In addition to the examples of plagiarism noted above, below we provide several websites that discuss plagiarism further. Consult these resources for understanding and avoiding plagiarism:

1. Citing Sources, New York University Libraries,
2. "Plagiarism: What is It and How to Recognize and Avoid It," The Writing Center at Indiana University,
3. "Principles Regarding Academic Integrity," Northwestern University,
4. "Sources," Dartmouth College

Disciplinary Procedures

An allegation of Academic Misconduct (“Complaint”) can be filed by faculty members, students, or administrators (“Complainant”) against a GPH student (“Respondent”).  Complaints should be made to the Department Chair / Program Director where the course is housed (hereinafter the ‘Department Chair’) and the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs (hereinafter the ‘Vice Dean’).

Upon receiving a Complaint, the Vice Dean will determine whether the Respondent has previously been found responsible for Academic Misconduct (“Prior Offense”) and whether there are other pending Complaints against Respondent.

Informal Resolution

The Vice Dean, with guidance from the Department Chair, may attempt to resolve the Complaint informally and by mutual consent between the Respondent and the faculty member responsible for the academic setting of the Complaint.  Where the Respondent admits to Academic Misconduct, the Vice Dean will log the Complaint and the resolution and inform the Respondent. 

If informal resolution by mutual consent is not possible for any reason, the matter will be referred to an ad hoc Disciplinary Hearing Panel for a formal hearing.

Academic Misconduct Hearing

If the Vice Dean, with guidance from the Department Chair, determines that the Complaint warrants proceeding with a formal hearing, the Vice Dean will notify the Respondent in writing of the Complaint(s).  The notice shall specify the alleged misconduct and policy violation.

The Department Chair will create a Hearing Panel to consider the case.

The Hearing Panel will be ad hoc and composed of:

• the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs (as the Presiding Panelist)
• one faculty member (not the course instructor); and
• the Department Chair in which the course is housed.

If the Department Chair or Vice Dean is the course instructor, the Disciplinary Hearing Panel will be composed of two faculty members and one senior administrator (i.e., Vice Dean for Academic Affairs or Senior Executive Vice Dean), who will serve as the Presiding Panelist.

The Complainant(s) and Respondent shall be provided the names of the Hearing Panel members at least three days prior to the hearing and may challenge their participation on the basis of conflict of interest or bias.  Hearing Panelists should recuse themselves if they have a conflict of interest or bias.

The parties may request the presence of a reasonable number of witnesses on their behalf and shall submit the names of all witnesses that they would like to testify at the hearing at least one week prior to the Hearing. The Hearing Panel has the discretion to limit the number of witnesses appearing at the hearing or to request that additional witnesses appear and testify.  The Hearing Panel does not have the authority to compel the attendance of any witness.

In advance of the hearing, the Presiding Panelist will present the case materials to the Hearing Panel. 

Hearings

The Hearing Panel shall control the conduct of the hearing proceedings, which are not governed by formal rules of evidence. Hearings are confidential; hearings will not be advertised publicly and members of the hearing panel will only discuss the hearing findings in compliance with FERPA guidelines.  An audio recording of the hearing shall be made.

Following the hearing, the Hearing Panel shall meet in closed session. The Hearing Panel shall first vote on whether the Respondent has committed the alleged disciplinary infraction.  If a majority of the Hearing Panel determines that the Respondent has committed a disciplinary infraction, the Hearing Panel will decide the disciplinary sanction to be imposed. A majority vote of the Hearing Panel is necessary for a valid decision.

The Hearing Panel shall prepare a written decision which shall include:

1. A short statement of the charge against the Student;
2. A summary of the findings of fact and conclusions made by the Hearing Panel;
3. A statement of the decision of the Hearing Panel; and
4. The penalty imposed by the Hearing Panel.

The Presiding Panelist shall inform the Dean of the Hearing Panel's findings. The Dean shall promptly provide the Student with a copy of the Hearing Panel's decision, and all appropriate notations in the Student's record shall be made.

Rights of the Respondent

The Respondent has the right to be informed in writing of the charge(s) against him or her and the name(s) of the person(s) who filed the complaint.

The Respondent has the right to consult with an adviser or counsel of their own choosing (who may be an eligible and consenting faculty member) to assist them in the preparation of the defense. No member of the Hearing Panel or Dean shall be eligible to serve as an adviser under this section. The adviser or counsel may assist the Respondent in the preparation of the Respondent’s case for the initial hearing and any appeal. The adviser or counsel may also appear at any pre-hearing conference or at the Hearing and shall have the right to examine witnesses by putting questions directly to the witness directly, or by asking questions through members of the Hearing Panel. The method shall be determined by the Hearing Panel and may be altered by it at any time.

Disciplinary Sanctions

Academic penalties may be imposed by the faculty member in whose course or assignment the infraction was made if the Hearing Panel find the Student responsible. These may include failing the assignment, failing the course, requiring additional academic work, lowering the student's overall grade, or some combination.

At the discretion of the Hearing Panel, additional sanctions may be imposed beyond the academic penalties — whether the case was heard by informal resolution or through a formal hearing. Such decisions based on current findings and any record of prior infractions, may include any one or more of the following disciplinary sanctions:

• Warning: Notice to the Student, orally or in writing, that continuation or repetition of the conduct found wrongful, or participation in similar conduct, within a period of time stated in the warning, shall be a cause for disciplinary action.
• Censure: Written reprimand for violation of specified regulation, including the possibility of more severe disciplinary sanction in the event of conviction of another violation of a University regulation within a period of time stated in the reprimand.
• Disciplinary Probation: Exclusion from participation in privileges or extracurricular University activities as set forth in the notice of disciplinary probation. Notification that a more severe disciplinary sanction may be imposed if the Student commits a second disciplinary offense while on disciplinary probation.
• Suspension: Exclusion from classes and other privileges or extracurricular activities as set forth in the notice of suspension.
• Dismissal: Termination of student status for an indefinite period. The conditions for readmission, if any permitted, shall be stated by the panel in the order of dismissal.
• Expulsion: Permanent termination of a student's status.

Appeals

Appeals of the Hearing Panel's decision shall be brought to the Dean of the School. The Student may appeal from any adverse determination but only on the grounds that (i) the procedure followed at the hearing deprived the respondent of a fair opportunity to respond adequately to the complaint or (ii) the evidence in the record taken as a whole does not substantially support the Hearing Panel's action. 

The appeal must be in writing, must state the basis for the appeal, and must be sent by electronic mail to the Dean within 20 working days of the date on which the final report of the Hearing Panel was given to the Student. The appeal shall be limited to a review of the record of the Hearing, including the Hearing Panel's decision, and of any materials presented as evidence at the hearing. 

The Dean's decision shall be made within 20 working days of the date on which the Student's appeal was received. The Dean has the discretion to stay the sanction imposed by the Hearing Panel pending the appeal. The Dean shall prepare a written decision on the appeal and may affirm the Hearing Panel's action, modify it in any respect (including the imposition of a more or less severe sanction), reverse it, or remand the case for further proceedings by the Disciplinary Hearing Panel. 

Any decision by the Dean, other than a remand, shall be final and binding.

Criminal Investigations/Convictions

The GPH recommends that students receive degrees upon the faculty's certification to the President that students are qualified to earn them. The President recommends qualified candidates to the Board, which ultimately confers all degrees. GPH reserves the right to withhold, delay, or rescind its certification of qualification in the case of any student who has not complied with GPH's academic integrity and conduct standards, University rules, or federal, state or local law while enrolled as a student at GPH. Where the facts are beyond legitimate dispute, such as when a student has committed a crime as evidenced by the student having entered a guilty plea, plea of nolo contendere or similar plea, or having been convicted of a crime, GPH may withhold, delay, or rescind a degree following a faculty vote without further proceedings. In other cases, the student may request a hearing under the procedures set forth above before the faculty considers whether to withhold or confer a degree or rescind its prior recommendation to confer a degree. If there is insufficient time for the hearing prior to the date the degree would otherwise be awarded, the GPH may, at the discretion of the Dean, withhold the degree pending the completion of the disciplinary process and the faculty's consideration of that process. Similarly, where a student is involved in a matter that is expected to be resolved, such as judicial proceedings that are expected to result in a judicial resolution of a charge of crime or fraud, the GPH may, at the discretion of the Dean, defer consideration of whether to withhold or confer a degree or rescind its prior recommendation to confer a degree, pending the resolution of such charges, even if this may delay the faculty's consideration of a candidate beyond their expected graduation date.

All students are required to advise the Dean of any criminal investigation or conviction, or any investigation or legal judgment for civil fraud. Students need not advise the Dean of misdemeanor offenses. Notice must be given in writing, no later than two weeks after the student learns of the investigation, conviction, or legal fraud judgment. A failure to provide such notice may itself constitute grounds for withholding, delaying, or rescinding a degree.

Recording/Record Keeping

The records of all Academic Misconduct allegations, preliminary assessments, and Hearings shall be kept and maintained by the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs. Student files, at a minimum, shall reflect any affirmative findings of a disciplinary infraction made by a Hearing Panel (and, where appealed, affirmed by the Dean) for conduct during the Student’s enrollment at GPH.

The Vice Dean will maintain a log of all instances of Academic Misconduct.

The Vice Dean shall be responsible for preparing an annual reporting summary to ensure that the GPH community is made generally aware of the outcomes of Academic Misconduct proceedings. Annual reports shall omit Personally Identifying Information.

Adapted from NYU Wagner.

Internships

Placement Exams

The computing requirement for MPH and MS students in Biostatistics is the successful completion of GPH-GU 2182 Statistical Programming in R OR GPH-GU 2286 Introduction to Data Management and Statistical Computing. This requirement must be completed in the first year of the degree program. Students who feel they know the material in GPH-GU 2182 Statistical Programming in R sufficiently well are eligible to take an online exam to waive one the course. The exam is offered shortly before the start of the Fall semester and students will be emailed with exact dates, along with a form to sign up for the exam. The material covered in this course includes R objects, data visualization, data import & export, and data manipulation, organizing and modifying data, operating on various data object types, creating functions and iterations for statistical simulations, and writing high-quality reports with R Markdown.

Questions about the exam may be directed to gph.bsadmin@nyu.edu.