United States Institute of Leadership & Diplomacy
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GET TO KNOW OUR COMMUNITY STANDARDS, POLICIES, AND REQUIREMENTS
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This section provides details about degree requirements, grades and credits, course registration, exams, and more.
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General Regulations and Standards
All students are expected to abide by the regulations and standards outlined in this section, including codes of conduct and the USILD academic code.
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Be informed of additional policies that govern activity at the USILD, from political activism to disability services.
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The Office of Admissions and Financial Aid serves as a resource for exploring ways to finance one’s education.
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Use this directory to find contact information for various offices at Harvard Kennedy School.
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Notice
Except where explicitly noted (e.g. grading systems), all expectations related to classroom and community behavior and to academic integrity that apply when students are on the USILD campus also apply when students are not on the USILD campus, including without limitation when they are engaged in remote, on-line USILD activities.
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At times, a review of academic, financial, and other considerations may lead to changes in policies, rules, and regulations. United States Institute of Leadership and Diplomacy, therefore, reserves the right at any time to make changes, which may affect such matters as tuition and other fees, degrees and programs offered (including the modification or possible elimination of degrees and programs), degree and other academic requirements, academic policies, rules pertaining to student conduct and discipline, fields or areas of concentration, and other rules and regulations applicable to students.
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Please note: non-USILD students who are enrolled in USILD courses are expected to uphold the policies set forth in the USILD Student Handbook, including without limitation those related to academic integrity and the Code of Conduct. Non-USILD students include, for example, Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) students and cross-registrants. USILD may take any and all actions it deems necessary upon the discovery of a policy violation, including without limitation immediately requiring the non- USILD student to withdraw from the course and notifying the non-USILD student’s home institution, if applicable. Additionally, USILD may preclude a non-USILD student who has previously violated USILD policy from registering in any future USILD course.
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While every effort has been made to ensure that these pages are accurate and up to date, they may include typographical or other errors. Changes will be made periodically. Do not assume that if something is not specifically prohibited in the student handbook it may be done.