UMF Policies

The student shall have the right to cancel the agreement and receive a full refund before the first lesson and materials are received or the third business day after enrollment, whichever is later. Cancellation is effective on the date the written notice of cancellation is made by the student. The withdrawal date is determined with the student providing a written notification to the school. The institution shall make the refund as per the calculation consistent with the Florida Administrative Code. Refunds shall be made within 30 days of determination that the student has canceled or withdrawn (regardless if the institution delivered the first lesson and materials before an effective cancellation notice was received).

In the event the institution does not accept the enrollment, a full refund of all monies will be made to the applicant. An applicant may cancel his/her enrollment within three (3) business days from the student signing of this enrollment agreement and all monies paid by an applicant will be refunded within three (3) business days after the student signed the enrollment agreement. An applicant subsequently requesting cancellation of enrollment prior to the class starting date shall be entitled to a refund of all monies paid. All monies due the applicant will be refunded within 30 days of the date of determination from the cancellation.

The refund policy for students who have started attending and withdraw during the Add/Drop period of the term in each semester, result in a refund of all monies paid, with the exception of the non-refundable application fee. The Add/Drop period is equal to one week. A student may drop and/or add courses through the first week of a course and the tuition will be adjusted for that term. Withdrawal after the drop/add period ends results in a student not being entitled to any refund.

The institution shall pay or credit refunds within 30 days of the date of determination of a student’s cancellation or withdrawal. For purposes of determining a refund, a student shall be considered to have withdrawn from an educational program when he or she withdraws or is deemed withdrawn by the date of determination and in accordance with the withdrawal policy stated in the institution’s catalog.

If an institution has collected money from a student for transmittal on the student’s behalf to a third party for a bond, library usage, or fees for a license, application, or examination and the institution has not paid the money to the third party at the time of the student’s withdrawal or cancellation, the institution shall refund the money to the student within 30 days of the date of determination of the student’s withdrawal or cancellation.

This institution shall refund any credit balance on the student’s account within 30 days of the date of determination after the date of the student’s completion by means of completing all courses required in the student’s program of study, or by withdrawal from, the educational program in which the student was enrolled.

A student must meet the following minimum standards of academic achievement and successful course completion while enrolled at UMF. Student records are reviewed at the conclusion of every semester to determine compliance with the SAP policy. There are two components to the SAP policy: 

a) Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average 

A student’s Cumulative Grade Point Average is based on all courses taken at UMF. Students must maintain a Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Academic records are reviewed at the completion of every semester to determine SAP. 

b) Maximum Time Frame 

Students are given a maximum time frame of 150% of the published program length to complete their declared degree program. For example, if students must earn 64 credit hours to complete their declared program, they must earn (complete) those credit hours while attempting no more than 96 credit hours overall. 

All attempted courses within the student’s program count toward the maximum time frame for program completion. If at any point it becomes evident that a student cannot complete the program within the 150% time frame, the student will be suspended from the Institution. 

As a general rule, any student whose GPA is below the minimum GPA at a specified measuring point of 25% will be counseled by the School and documented in the student’s file.

学生注册后，所需的唯一设备是一台可上网的个人电脑、一部
学生可以在世界任何地方访问电子学习平台。维护隐私和安全、
每个学生都有一个用户名和密码，他们可以通过这个用户名和密码进入自己的个人
Populi 学习管理系统中的页面。
保持学生与教师和学习社区的互动非常重要。在线
平台将使这些互动在时间和空间上更加灵活，但其结果应该是
类似或更好。必须概述以下标准：
1. 教授掌握在线教学技术知识，这样他们不仅可以轻松地
用它来教育学生，同时也帮助有问题的学生。
2. 学生在距离和时间上获得灵活性。根据课程大纲，学生可以
规划和组织他/她的学科学习计划。
3. 在线学习为学习开辟了许多途径；自学的作用得到加强。此外，他们
可以通过论坛、聊天、网络会议等方式与教授和其他学生进行互动。
4.学生按照课程日程，在教授建议的指导下进行学习。学生对学期作业负责。

招生与外联部的工作人员在回复来自 UMF 网站联系页面、电子邮件和电话咨询以及其他营销和广告材料的询问时，会告知潜在的新生最低技术要求。拥有适当的技术是参与和成功完成在线学位课程的关键因素。教职员工会告知学生，并推荐学生参阅 UMF 网站上的大学目录（第 14 页），网址是： http://www.umfonline.education.

招生人员在回复从网站、电子邮件、电话或其他形式的营销和广告中收到的咨询时，向未来的学生提供有关最低技术要求的信息。

As a general rule, any student whose GPA is below the minimum GPA at a specified measuring points of 50% and 75% will be placed on academic probation by the School. A standard period of probation is three months. However, if the student’s academic achievement and course completion rate matches or exceeds the minimums described above during the probationary period, the student will be considered to be making satisfactory progress. Any student whose academic achievement or course completion rate is determined to be sub-standard at the end of the probationary period at an evaluation point will be suspended from regular status.

Students who fail to show improvement or achieve the minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 while on Academic Probation will be subject to Academic Dismissal from the institution. The Dean will make the decision on placing students on Academic Dismissal and will notify the affected students in writing. A student who is placed on Academic Dismissal will have a permanent record of the dismissal in the transcripts.

If approved by the Dean, a student may continue as a non-regular student for a period not to exceed one evaluation period in order to re-take courses in which the student was previously unsuccessful. During this period, the student will be charged tuition consistent with normal tuition fees. In no case may a student extend beyond the maximum program length in order to complete the program. A student wishing to extend his/her program must agree to these terms in writing. Credits earned during a period of extended enrollment will count towards the maximum time frame for completion of the program.

If a student demonstrates, after re-taking courses, that he/she is academically and motivationally prepared to continue with the program, the student may be reinstated as a regular student. The Dean will make this determination based upon a review of the student’s academic transcript and an interview with the student. The reinstatement will be based upon the student meeting the normal satisfactory progress parameters that were in effect at the evaluation point at which the student lost regular status. If reinstated as a regular student, the student will be placed on probation until at least the next evaluation point.

A student may repeat a course in which a grade has been earned. However, repeating courses in which a grade of “C” or better has been earned is not recommended. Only the second grade earned in a repeated course will be used in computing the grade point average. Credits for a repeated course are counted only one time in computing the grade point average. Hours for both courses will be used in computing the total course completion hours. Both grades remain as a permanent part of the student’s transcript. However, in no case may a student extend beyond the maximum program length in order to complete the program and receive the original credential. 

An “I” is assigned when course work is not completed in the appropriate times due to circumstances beyond the student’s control. Any “I” not removed by the student will be automatically converted to the otherwise earned grade, typically an “F”. An “I” is not calculated in the GPA but is counted in the course completion percentage. 

The School does not currently offer any pass/fail courses and the School does not issue “W” grades. 

Students who withdraw during the drop-add period and enroll in another course will receive no grade in the original course. Students may not withdraw from a course after the drop-add period without financial penalty. 

The Dean may, in his/her discretion, grant leaves of absence or waive interim satisfactory standards for circumstances involving poor health, family crisis, or other significant occurrences outside the student’s control. These circumstances must be documented and the student must demonstrate that they had an adverse impact on the student’s satisfactory progress. No waivers will be granted for graduation requirements.

The satisfactory progress standards apply to all students enrolled at the School in a regular status.

The School does not currently have a remedial program. All courses attempted at the School affect the calculation of the student’s satisfactory progress.

Any student who feels that a grade has been erroneously awarded, that an action to place him/her on probation or suspension is improper, or that has any other grievance, may appeal that action to the Dean. This appeal must be in writing and must be made within five (5) days of the action in question. 

The Dean will investigate the matter and will provide a response within ten (10) days of the appeal. Actions taken by the Dean may include the following: denial of any change in grade or action, change of grade, removal from probationary status, or reinstatement in the case of suspension. 

Please note that there are no D grades or plus or minus signs. 

Students are expected to participate and actively contribute in class assignments (including discussions), demonstrating knowledge of the concepts and theories studied, and the ability to apply that knowledge when analyzing current events, assigned case studies, or real business questions from their own organizations and communities. 

This institution’s policy on attendance is based on the premise that regular communication between the teacher and the student and, also, among students themselves, has significant value in the learning process. To assure this timely communication, the instructor will respond to each assignment submissions or exam submissions within 7 days. To further assure this timely communication, students must respond to each of the instructor’s inquiries within 7 days as well. 

A student must demonstrate regular and substantive interaction with the instructor. Regular and substantive interaction is defined as completing one of the following academically related activities once a week in order to be marked as having attended and actively participating: 

• Post to the course discussion board substantive comments relevant to the subject 
• Substantive exchanges with the instructor about course content, concepts, and assignments 
• Submit a graded unit assignment or exercise 
• Attempt a final exam 

Assignments should be completed timely and within the posted deadlines. Limited extensions of time may only be granted for unexpected business, health, or personal emergencies, whenever those are communicated in advance of missing a due date. Emergencies require a written proof. In the rare occurrence of a technical issue preventing students from submitting assignments on time, the late penalty will not be applied, provided the technical issue is outside of the control of individual students. 18 

It is important that students stay connected to the platform to review the materials, participate in class activities, and actively participate in the forums and all other activities related to the Institutions environment. Students may not be offline from the academic platform for more than seven (7) consecutive days. Students who miss more than seven (7) consecutive days will be administratively withdrawn. 

A student may request a Leave of Absence (LOA), whenever it is necessary to take an academic leave due to individual circumstances. A student seeking a LOA must submit a request to the Registrar. The Leave of Absence cannot exceed 180 days in any 12-month period. 

A student may not begin a Leave of Absence while an active course is in progress, rather a withdrawal procedure must be initiated by the student. The LOA can begin upon the completion of the active course term. Students ready to resume their studies after a leave of absence must contact the Registrar. Upon the student’s return from the leave of absence, the student will be permitted to complete the coursework from where they left prior to the Leave of Absence. If a student does not resume attendance on, before or at the end of an approved Leave of Absence, then the student will be withdrawn from the institution and may need to reapply into the program. 

UMF has and uniformly applies a published Withdrawal policy that complies with all state and federal agency requirements. 

1. A student choosing to withdraw from the school after the start of classes is to provide a written notice to the Dean. The notice must include the expected last date of attendance and be signed and dated by the student. The written notice may be submitted by mail or by electronic transmission. 

2. If special circumstances arise, a student may request, in writing, a leave of absence, which should include the date the student anticipates the leave beginning and ending. If a student does not resume attendance at the institution on or before the end of an approved leave of absence, the institution must treat the student as a withdrawal and the date that the leave of absence was approved should be considered the last date of attendance for refund purposes. 

3. A student will be determined to be withdrawn from the school if the student misses 14 consecutive instructional days and all the days are unexcused. 

4. All refunds must be received within 30 days of the determination of the withdrawal date. 

5. Approval of the withdrawal will allow the student to re-register and continue in the program on a date no later than the beginning of the start of the next class. 

6. A student granted readmission is subject to the tuition rate and fees at the time of re-entry. 

7. A student’s last date of attendance is the last day a student had academically related activity, which may include projects, discussion posts or examinations. The last date of attendance is when the school determines that the student is no longer in school. 

The school does not participate in either State or Federal financial aid programs, nor does it provide financial aid directly to its students. A student enrolled in an unaccredited institution is not eligible for federal financial aid programs.

The President may impose penalties for violations of University of Mid Florida (UMF) academic policies or campus regulations, whether or not such violations are also violations of law or subject to legal proceedings.
UMF communicates directly with students whose conduct warrants disciplinary action.

Cheating is defined as the attempt—successful or not—to give or obtain aid or information by illicit means in meeting any academic requirement, including examinations. This includes falsifying reports, assignments, or documents.

Plagiarism is defined as the use, without proper acknowledgment, of ideas, phrases, sentences, or larger units of discourse from another writer or speaker. This includes unauthorized copying of software and violations of copyright laws.

Faculty Responsibilities

Faculty are expected to:

• Take practical steps to prevent and detect cheating.
• Report suspected academic misconduct to the Program Director.
• Report evidence of plagiarism, exam cheating, or falsification of records to the Program Director.

Student Responsibilities

Students are expected to:

• Follow faculty instructions for all assignments and exams.
• Understand documentation requirements for papers, exams, and the use of digital tools and content.
• Report concerns about instructional practices that may promote cheating to the Program Director.

Consequences of Academic Dishonesty

Depending on the severity of the infraction, consequences may include:

• A grade of “0%” on the assignment, test, or project.
• A lowered course grade or failure of the course.
• Dismissal from the institution under the standards of student conduct.

The Program Director will communicate directly with students involved in academic dishonesty and make recommendations for disciplinary action. Final decisions regarding suspension or readmission will be made by the President.

PENALTIES FOR MISCONDUCT

The President may impose penalties for violations of UMF policies or campus regulations, whether or not such violations are also violations of law, and whether proceedings are or have been pending in the courts involving the same acts.

If, because of an official appeal, it is determined that the student was improperly disciplined, the President shall, if requested by the student, seal the hearing record and remove any reference to the disciplinary process from the student’s record. The record may only be used in legal proceedings.

Regardless of whether a formal hearing occurs, UMF may provide written notice to a student stating that their behavior may have violated policies and, if repeated, could result in disciplinary action. Prior behavior detailed in this notice may be considered in future disciplinary proceedings.

Types of Disciplinary Actions

Any sanction imposed will be appropriate to the violation, considering its context and seriousness:

• Warning/Censure: Written notice that a violation occurred and further violations may lead to more serious action.
• Disciplinary Probation: Temporary status requiring good behavior. Further violations may lead to suspension or dismissal.
• Loss of Privileges / Exclusion from Activities: Temporary ban from certain activities or privileges.
• Suspension: Temporary removal from UMF with the possibility of return after meeting specific conditions.
• Dismissal: Permanent removal from UMF, with readmission only under exceptional circumstances.
• Restitution: Financial or service-based compensation for damage caused by a student.
• Revocation of Degree: May occur with approval from the UMF Governing Board.

Student Rights

Students have the right to:

• Attend a safe, welcoming school and be part of a community that values learning.
• Expect courtesy, fairness, and respect from staff and peers.
• Expect that property will be respected and protected.
• Express opinions freely through lawful means.
• Advocate for changes to laws, policies, or regulations.

Student Responsibilities

Students are expected to:

• Attend school regularly and follow assigned schedules.
• Follow institutional rules, policies, and procedures.
• Respect the authority of faculty and staff.
• Respect the rights, property, and beliefs of others.
• Avoid using obscene, violent, or disrespectful language or gestures.
• Resolve conflicts peacefully.
• Avoid bullying, harassment, or physical harm to others.

如果任何学生认为中佛罗里达大学的某项决定或行动对其学生身份、权利或特权产生了不利 影响，均可诉诸申诉程序。其目的是为解决学生的申诉提供一个及时、公平的程序。有申诉的学生应首先与相应的课程教授沟通。如果教授无法解决学生的申诉，教授将以书面形式将其提交给教育主任。如果教育总监无法解决学生的投诉，他将把投诉提交给首席执行官。首席执行官将采取措施解决投诉，或将投诉转交给中佛罗里达大学校长。中佛罗里达大学校长的决定为最终决定。
非正式决议
我们鼓励学生直接与其导师或与导致投诉的情况最相关或对其负责的工作人员沟通。如果这种沟通不能解决问题，或认为这种讨论不合适，学生可以登记非正式投诉或提交正式书面投诉。
非正式投诉
学生可在引发投诉的事件发生后三十 (30) 天内提出非正式投诉。越早进行沟通，越有可能圆满解决问题。投诉应向教育总监提出。可以当面、通过电话或电子邮件进行非正式投诉。中佛罗里达大学的相关工作人员将审查学生提出的问题，并决定是否需要采取任何行动。中佛罗里达大学将在非正式投诉后 20 天内通知学生答复。如果学生对该决定和/或解决尝试不满意，他/她可以继续提出正式投诉。
正式投诉
正式申诉必须以书面形式提交给系主任。正式申诉必须在引发申诉的事件发生后六十 (60) 天内提交，并说明申诉的性质和所寻求的补救措施。还应说明之前为解决问题所做的任何尝试。中佛罗里达大学将在十五 (15) 天内确认收到投诉。然后，中佛罗里达大学的相关管理人员将对此事进行审查。在收到投诉后三十 (30) 天内，将向学生发出最终书面决定，包括任何建议的解决方案。中佛罗里达大学相关办公室将保存正式投诉的完整记录。所有正式投诉的结果记录也将保存在中央数据库和学生的电子档案中。申诉程序结束后，如果学生认为申诉仍未解决，可将申诉提交给

独立教育委员会 佛罗里达州教育部
佛罗里达州塔拉哈西市盖恩斯西街 325 号 邮编：32399-0400
电话 850.245.3200，或免费电话 888.224.6684，或在线访问 http://www.fldoe.org/policy/cie

Students who have been placed on Dismissal can appeal the decision based on mitigating personal circumstances. The appeal has to be submitted in writing to the Dean, who will make the final determination. If the appeal is approved, the student will be permitted to continue coursework at UMF under academic probation status. The Dean will communicate directly with students whose conduct was deemed to warrant disciplinary action and will make the final decision if a student will not be allowed to be readmitted.

Violations of the Harassment or Discrimination Policy of this institution will become part of the student’s record. Depending on the severity and/or frequency of the violation(s), the Faculty may take disciplinary action, including administrative withdrawal from the institution. A student who has become subject to disciplinary action may submit an appeal to the Dean per the Grievance policy. The Dean will communicate directly with a student whose conduct was deemed to warrant disciplinary action and will make the final decision if a student will not be allowed to be readmitted.

中佛罗里达大学（UMF）致力于通过促进以前获得的学分的转移来支持学生的教育目标。 学分转移的资格如下：
- UMF 接受由美国教育部或高等教育认证委员会 (CHEA) 认可的机构授予的转学分。
- 转学课程必须与 UMF 研究生课程的内容、范围和严谨性相一致。
课程
- 课程必须直接适用于所攻读的学位课程。
- 转学课程的最低成绩要求为 B（3.0）。
- 学生最多可在 UMF 转 50% 的硕士学位所需学分。至少 50% 的学分必须通过 UMF 直接获得，以确保所授予学位的完整性和质量。
- 只有通过认证的院校所提供的研究生水平的课程才会被评估为转学课程。
- 在某些情况下，如果专业证书或执照与学位课程相关，且等同于研究生课程，UMF 可以授予学分。需要提供相关文件。
- 国际课程必须由公认的证书评估服务机构（如 WES 或 ECE）进行评估，以确定是否与美国同等学历。
不包括在内：
- 体验式学习、非学分课程或本科课程不授予转学分。
- 不接受未经认可机构认证的学分。

学生必须提交以前所有就读院校的正式成绩单。评估同等学历可能需要课程描述、教学大纲或其他证明文件。
转学分申请必须在 UMF 入学第一学期结束前提交。教务处负责审查所有转学分申请。最后由研究生院院长批准。如果转学分申请被拒，学生可在收到通知后 30 天内向校长提交书面申请，对该决定提出上诉。上诉必须包括额外的证明文件。
UMF 保留更新本政策的权利，以适应认证标准、机构要求或课程特定需求的变化。

The UMF Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Credit Evaluation at UMF for graduate level coursework is a process that will ensure students have a streamlined method for obtaining credit based on relevant professional and academic experiences, as well as alignment with UMF’s academic standards.

UMF Prior Learning Assessment Credit Evaluation: Graduate-Level

1. Eligibility and Scope

Graduate students may apply for PLA credit if they can demonstrate prior learning that aligns with UMF’s graduate coursework standards. Eligible experiences include:

• Professional work in relevant industries
• Academic coursework from non-accredited institutions
• Certifications, licenses, or professional training
• Research or publications
• Military service and specialized training

2. PLA Credit Evaluation Process

Step 1: Initial Inquiry and Consultation

• Objective: Provide students with an overview of the PLA process, policies, and guidelines.
• Action: Students consult with the PLA Advisor or Program Director to discuss their eligibility and potential credits.

Step 2: Submission of PLA Portfolio

• Components:

• • Resume/CV: Highlight relevant experience and accomplishments.
  • Reflective Essay: Describe the knowledge acquired, linking it to the UMF graduate-level course outcomes.
  • Documentation: Evidence such as certificates, publications, work samples, or a supervisor’s endorsement.

• Alignment Requirement: Portfolio should map experiences to the learning outcomes of the specific graduate courses for which credit is sought.

Step 3: Faculty Review and Assessment

• Evaluators: Designated UMF faculty with expertise in the subject matter.
• Assessment Criteria: Evaluators will assess whether the student’s prior learning sufficiently covers course objectives, academic rigor, and graduate-level critical thinking and analysis.

Step 4: Credit Award and Documentation

• Evaluation Outcome: Students may be awarded full or partial course credit, or they may be asked to resubmit if additional information is needed.
• Transcript Notation: Credits earned through PLA will be noted as “Prior Learning Credit” on the student’s transcript but will not impact GPA.

3. PLA Credit Limitations and Standards

• Maximum Credits: Graduate students may apply for up to (6) PLA credits toward their degree.
• Course Equivalency: Each PLA credit granted must align closely with specific UMF graduate course objectives.
• Grade Requirements: PLA credit is awarded on a credit/no-credit basis; students do not receive letter grades for prior learning.

4. Fees and Deadlines

• Application Fee: A one-time PLA evaluation fee to cover administrative costs.
• Deadline: Applications should be submitted by the third week of the semester in which students plan to use the PLA credits.

This structure for the UMF Prior Learning Assessment Credit Evaluation ensures a thorough and fair review of students’ prior experiences, while maintaining UMF’s academic standards and integrity at the graduate level.

硕士学位申请者的英语语言能力要求
母语非英语且未在以英语为主要教学语言的认可机构获得学位的准学生，必须通过以下方法之一证明其英语熟练程度：

申请人必须提供以下材料之一

托福 PBT：最低 65 分
托福 iBT：最低 75 分
雅思： 最低 6.5 分
培生学术英语测试：最低 50 分
Duolingo 英语测试：最低分数 100
密歇根英语测试 (MET)：最低 54 分
密歇根州幼儿保育和教育/ECCE：最低 650 分/LP
申请人还可以通过以下方式满足这一要求

Accuplacer ESL 考试：达到以下最低分数：
ESL 语言使用： 85
ESL 听力：80
ESL 阅读：85
ESL 句子含义： 90
ESL Writlacer: 4
综合得分： 350
荣剑考试：至少达到 Pre-1 级
CEFR 标准：最低 B-2 熟练水平，通过认可的 ESOL 考试（如剑桥大学）进行评估。
英语学分：在以英语为教学语言的正规院校至少修满 30 个学期的学分，且平均成绩达到 B 级。
非英语成绩单
以英语以外的语言出具的成绩单必须由经认可的第三方服务机构进行评估和翻译。

中佛罗里达大学致力于在其社区成员（包括学生、教职员工、管理人员、董事会成员和 志愿者）中维护诚信、尊重和道德行为的文化。本《道德规范》概述了所有成员应遵守的原则和标准，以营造一个相互尊重、安全和富有成效的学习环境。

1.正直和诚实
- 大学社区的所有成员都应在学术、专业和个人交往中诚实行事。
- 学术诚信至关重要；严禁作弊、剽窃和歪曲他人作品。
- 教职员工有责任在教学、研究和服务中坚持道德标准。

2.尊重和包容
- 大学致力于营造一个重视多样性和促进相互尊重的包容性环境。
- 基于种族、性别、年龄、残疾、宗教或任何其他特征的任何形式的歧视、骚扰和不容忍都是不可接受的。
- 大学社区的所有成员都应为营造一个相互尊重、相互支持的学习与合作环境做出贡献。

3.责任与问责
- 大学社区成员要对自己的行为负责，并为自己的决定承担责任。
- 我们鼓励教职员工以身作则，在履行职责时表现出专业精神和责任感。
- 学生有责任遵守大学政策，包括学术和行为政策。

4.追求卓越
- 大学致力于在教育、研究和社区服务方面坚持高标准。
- 教职员工应努力不断改进教学和科研工作、 和行政职能。
- 鼓励学生追求卓越学业，展示 好奇心和对学习的执着。

5.保密和隐私
- 尊重学生、教职员工的隐私是中佛罗里达大学的首要任务。
- 个人信息应予以保密，只有在必要和获得适当授权的情况下才能共享。
- 所有成员都应遵守与保密有关的法律和大学政策，如 FERPA（《家庭教育权利与隐私法案》）。

6.遵守法律和政策
- 大学社区应遵守所有地方、州和联邦法律以及大学政策和程序。
- 违反大学政策或法律规定的行为将受到相应的纪律处分。
- 成员应向学校相关部门报告任何不道德的行为或违反政策的行为。

7.研究中的道德行为
- 研究人员必须正直地开展所有研究活动，并遵守科学和学术诚信的最高标准。
- 所有涉及人体的研究都必须获得机构审查委员会（IRB）的批准，并按照 IRB 的指导方 针进行。
- 严禁剽窃、篡改数据和其他不道德的研究行为。

8.环境与社会责任
- 大学提倡环境可持续发展和对社会负责的做法。
- 鼓励成员参与支持环境管理和社区参与的活动。

9.报告和解决道德问题

- 学校提供了以保密和无需担心报复的方式报告道德问题的机制。我们鼓励所有成员通过指定渠道举报不道德行为、利益冲突或违反本守则的行为。
- 报告将得到及时处理，并在必要时采取纠正措施。
对于不属于现有大学政策或没有既定报告程序的违规行为或问题，应遵循以下准则：
- 教职员工：教职员工应向分部或系主任或院长报告违规行为或疑虑。
- 工作人员：工作人员应向其直接主管报告违规行为或问题。如果出于某种原因不宜向直接主管报告违规行为，工作人员应向主管的上级报告。
- 学生：学生应向所在学院的院长办公室报告违规行为或疑虑。
- 学生雇员：学生雇员应向其直接主管报告与其工作相关的违规行为或问题。如果出于某种原因不宜向其主管报告违规行为，学生应向主管的上级报告。
- 董事会和顾问委员会成员：董事会成员应向各自董事会的主席或大学联络员报告违规行为或疑虑。
- 志愿者：大学志愿者应向负责协调其志愿活动的大学员工报告违规行为或疑虑。
10.承认和承诺
- 大学社区的所有成员都必须阅读并认可本《职业道德准则》。
- 通过参与大学社区，个人同意维护本《职业道德规范》中概述的原则和价值观。

中佛罗里达大学（UMF）致力于保持学费退还做法的透明度和公平性。正式退出课程或项目的学生可根据以下时间表获得学费退款。所有退学申请必须通过正式退学表格以书面形式提交，并获得批准
教务处。选课/退课期在学期开始七天后结束。第一周后，如果学生希望退课，则适用以下退款政策：
退款金额以学生正式退学日期为准，而非最后就读日期。
申请费、技术费和教材费不予退还。
如果学生用奖学金支付学费，退还的金额仅限于自付的学费。
所有付款和退款均以美元计算。所有退款均按已付学费减去奖学金的金额计算。大学将退还 100% 多付的学费或预付的未来课程学费。

退学时限 - 学费退款百分比
上课第一天之前 - 100%
第 1 周（第 1-7 天） - 100%
第 2 周（第 8-14 天） - 90%
第 3 周（第 15-21 天） - 75%

第四周（第 22-28 天） - 50%
第 5 周（第 29-35 天） - 25%
第 6 周及以后（第 36 天以上） - 0%

示例（美元）：
1.鲍勃是一名新生，他支付了一门 3 个学分课程的学费，总计 $1,585 美元。三天后他退了课。鲍勃将收到 $1,585 的退款，但要扣除 $100 的申请费，因为他是在七天的加/退学期内退学的，退款总额为 $1,485。
2.莎莉是一名新生，她支付了一门 3 个学分课程的学费，共计 $1,585 美元。第 17 天，她决定退学。莎莉将收到 75% 的学费退款，减去 $100 的申请费，退款总额为 $1,113.75。
3.埃里卡是一名返校学生，她为一门 3 个学分的课程支付了学费，共计 $1485 美元。开课前，他们决定退课。他们将获得 $1,485 的全额退款。