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Degrees and Certificates

College of Rehabilitative Sciences

The University’s College of Rehabilitative Sciences awards graduate degrees in speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. The curriculum, learning outcomes, and expected performance levels of the Residential (campus-based), Flex, and Hybrid Immersion paths are identical in each program while the delivery method, length of program, and number of credits per trimester differ between the Residential, Hybrid Immersion, and Flex programs.

• The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) degree program is offered as a five-trimester program (designed to take one year, eight months to complete) that combines online courses with a residency experience on campus once per trimester in Trimesters 1, 2, 3, and 4.
• The Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) degree program is offered in three formats: (1) Residential: a six-trimester, campus-based program that is designed to take two years to complete, (2) Flex: a nine-trimester, flexible program (designed to take three years to complete) that combines online courses with weekend labs, and (3) Hybrid Immersion: a six-trimester, online program with in-person labs twice per trimester for three to five days (designed to take two years to complete). 
• The Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree program is offered in two formats: (1) Residential: an eight-trimester, campus-based program that is designed to take two years and eight months to complete, and (2) Flex: an eleven-trimester, flexible program (designed to take three years and eight months to complete) that combines online courses with weekend labs.
• The Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (PPOTD) degree is for those individuals with either a bachelor’s or master’s degree in occupational therapy. The PPOTD degree is administered from the San Marcos, California, campus and offered in an online format that includes optional on-campus residencies.
• The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is offered in two formats for students entering prior to the Fall 2024 term: (1) Residential: an eight-trimester, campus-based program (designed to take three years and eight months to complete) and (2) Flex: a twelve-trimester, flexible program (designed to take four years to complete) that combines online courses with weekend labs.
• The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is offered in two formats for students entering Fall 2024 term or after: (1) Residential: a seven-trimester, campus-based program (designed to take two years and four months to complete) and Flex: (2) a nine-trimester, flexible program (designed to take three years to complete) that combines online courses with weekend labs.
• The transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (tDPT) degree is for those individuals with either a bachelor’s or master’s degree in physical therapy. The requirements for this degree vary depending on previous coursework and area of interest. The transitional DPT degree is administered from the San Marcos, California, campus and uses a combination of seminar/distance education and online courses. This program is not currently enrolling students.

These degrees are offered on the following campuses:

San Marcos, California

• Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) - blended learning format
• Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
• Flex Master of Occupational Therapy (Flex MOT)
• Hybrid Immersion Master of Occupational Therapy (Hybrid Immersion MOT)
• Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
• Flex Doctor of Physical Therapy (Flex DPT)

St. Augustine, Florida

• Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
• Flex Master of Occupational Therapy (Flex MOT)
• Hybrid Immersion Master of Occupational Therapy (Hybrid Immersion MOT)
• Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
• Flex Doctor of Physical Therapy (Flex DPT)

Miami, Florida

• Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
• Flex Master of Occupational Therapy (Flex MOT)
• Hybrid Immersion Master of Occupational Therapy (Hybrid Immersion MOT)
• Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Austin, Texas

• Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) - blended learning format
• Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
• Flex Master of Occupational Therapy (Flex MOT)
• Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
• Flex Doctor of Physical Therapy (Flex DPT)

Dallas, Texas 

• Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) - blended learning format
• Hybrid Immersion Master of Occupational Therapy (Hybrid Immersion MOT)
• Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
• Flex Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Flex OTD)
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Distance/Online

• Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (PPOTD)
• Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (tDPT) - The tDPT program is not currently enrolling students.

College of Health Sciences

The College of Health Sciences offers post-professional degrees and certificates through a variety of instructional opportunities, including online learning activities, nationwide seminars, and on-campus residencies. These programs are offered in part or in full as distance education programs and are administered out of the San Marcos, California, campus. The majority of the coursework is offered online, with options to attend face-to-face requirements at a USAHS campus location.

• The Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree is for those individuals with either a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited institution, preferably in the health sciences. The MHA degree is offered in an online format and includes an optional on-campus residency. This program is not currently enrolling new students.
• The Master of Health Science (MHS) degree is for those individuals with either a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited institution, preferably in the health sciences. The MHS degree is offered in an online format and includes a 3-day, on-campus residency. This program is not currently enrolling new students.
• The Doctor of Education (EdD) degree is for healthcare providers with either a master’s degree or a clinical doctorate. The EdD degree is offered in an online format and includes two weekend in-person residencies.

Graduate Certificates are for those individuals with a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or higher from an accredited institution, preferably in the health sciences. Graduate Certificates are offered in an online format and include an optional on-campus residency. Students select one of the following certificate options:

• Business Intelligence
• Executive Leadership
• Interprofessional Education

School of Nursing

• The RN-Master of Science in Nursing in Family Nurse Practitioner (RN-MSN-FNP), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (RN-MSN-PMHNP), and Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (RN-MSN-AGNP) degree program is for registered nurses who already hold an associate degree in nursing (ADN), RN license, and one year of prior work experience. The program is offered online with required practicum hours with a preceptor; travel and, on some occasions, relocation may be required.
• The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree is for registered nurses who already hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Specialty roles currently offered include family nurse practitioner, adult gerontology nurse practitioner, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, nurse educator,* and nurse executive. The program is offered online with required practicum hours with a preceptor; travel and, on some occasions, relocation may be required.
• The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree is for registered nurses who already have either a BSN degree or an MSN degree. For nurses who enter the program with a BSN, specialty roles currently offered include family nurse practitioner or nurse executive. For nurses who enter the program with an MSN, role specialization was completed in their MSN program so no role specialization is required. The DNP program, whether BSN-entry or MSN-entry, is offered online with required practicum hours with a preceptor; travel and, on some occasions, relocation may be required.

Nursing Post-Graduate Certificates

• Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Nurse Educator Certificate*
• Nurse Executive Certificate

*The Nurse Educator role specialty and post-graduate certificate program are not accepting new students. 

Methods for Education Delivery

Learning Model

USAHS provides immersive and interactive learning experiences combining digital learning formats with campus-based labs and simulations. The University’s approach to teaching and learning is based on current research and best practices in educational delivery, leveraging advanced technologies and state-of-the-art campus facilities. Curriculum and instruction are designed based on experiential learning strategies that promote innovative problem solving, interprofessional collaboration, evidence-based practice, and clinical and community leadership.

Lecture/Didactic Coursework: Courses that focus mainly on foundational, theoretical, and required knowledge are considered didactic in nature. These lecture courses with no laboratory component are delivered primarily online utilizing the learning management system. Online content and active learning activities, which include collaborative group work, interactive media, and discussion forums, may also be supplemented with face-to-face instruction. All utilize a repository of digital content that constitutes the body of didactic material. Content and active learning activities, which include collaborative group work, interactive media, and discussion forums, may be delivered face-to-face or online via the learning management system.

Seminar/Online: The most up-to-date seminar calendar is available at cpe.usa.edu. After attending the seminar, students must complete the online course that corresponds with the seminar they attended.

Lecture/Laboratory Coursework: Lecture/lab courses combine online materials and interaction with scheduled hands-on lab sessions. Laboratory sessions are held on campus at specified times and incorporate experiential learning experiences. These are designed to deepen understanding of concepts, connect theory to practice, develop critical thinking skills, and practice critical communication and treatment skills.

Simulation: Simulation is a key experiential learning methodology and is integrated across the curriculum to reinforce clinical and interprofessional skill development, as well as provide a bridge from the classroom to fieldwork and internship settings. Simulation activities occur in laboratory sessions or are arranged by faculty in one of the Centers for Innovative Clinical Practice. Simulation exercises and assignments engage students in settings that simulate different types of actual situations and are thus a bridge between classroom learning and real-life clinical experience.

Interprofessional Coursework: Students in all programs take some courses that are specifically designated as interprofessional courses. In these courses, students learn with, for, and about other professions and through a variety of active and innovative learning activities, develop interprofessional education (IPE) core competencies in the domains of values and ethics, roles/responsibilities, communication, and teamwork.

Immersion or Residency: Some programs offer required or optional residencies or immersion experiences where students attend a face-to-face learning event, which can consist of experiences such as colloquia or laboratory activities and experiences.

Clinical Education: Some programs require students to spend a designated number of hours, days, or weeks practicing in a setting under the supervision of a certified and/or licensed (healthcare) practitioner. Depending on the program, the title of these experiences can vary. For example, in occupational therapy these courses are called fieldwork, in physical therapy they are called clinical experiences, in speech-language pathology they are called clinical practicums, and in nursing they are practicums.

Course Delivery

USAHS has sufficient facilities and the necessary equipment to support the achievement of the educational objectives of all the courses and educational programs in which students are enrolled. 

Some or all instruction and/or other academic activities may be delivered fully online due to exceptional circumstances that may threaten the safety and security of the campus community. Tuition and mandatory fees have been set regardless of the method of instruction and are not refunded in the event instruction and/or other academic activities occurs fully online for any part of the academic year.

Additionally, by entering a physical campus of USAHS or participating in USAHS activities, students acknowledge that they may be exposed to risks that may result in illness or personal injury, including risk of exposure to COVID-19. USAHS cannot eliminate these risks, and students accept all risks to their health that may result from entering a physical campus.

Types of Course Delivery 

Face-to-Face (Traditional) Delivery: These courses are delivered exclusively in a face-to-face (not online) format in a classroom or laboratory.

Online Delivery: These courses are delivered purely online using a combination of synchronous and asynchronous methods. Students complete learning activities and engage in faculty and peer interactions on a weekly schedule, and in some cases may have synchronous scheduled videoconference meetings. Some online courses may offer students the opportunity to work at their own pace and interact only with the assigned faculty member. All assignments within the online course have specific due dates. In most cases, assignments are graded within 48 hours, but lengthier assignments may take up to seven business days to grade. Students are notified in advance when the assignment/project may take more than seven days to grade.

Blended Delivery: These courses are delivered through a combination of online and face-to-face formats.

All course instruction is provided in English. 

The Campuses

The University’s San Marcos, California, campus and administrative headquarters is located at 700 Windy Point Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069. The California campus location is composed of four buildings, housing more than 93,000 square feet of wet and dry labs, classrooms, a library, a Center for Innovative Clinical Practice (CICP), a recording studio for faculty to professionally record lectures and demonstrations, and student lounge and study areas. 

The California campus is located in San Marcos, California, in San Diego County, approximately 40 miles north of downtown San Diego. Known as the higher education center of North County, San Marcos has a population of approximately 95,000. Tucked along the 78 freeway in Twin Oaks Valley, it is home to California State University San Marcos and Palomar College. There are more than 55 miles of hiking and biking trails, many parks, and a wide variety of housing options. San Marcos is located 20 minutes from the Carlsbad beaches.

St. Augustine

The University’s St. Augustine, Florida, campus is located at 1 University Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32086 on a 26-acre site. The 136,000 square foot academic building houses classrooms, laboratories, a library, clinics, a Center for Innovative Clinical Practice (CICP), an Activities of Daily Living (ADL) apartment, and student lounge and study areas. A 30,000 square foot administrative building houses student services and offices for faculty and staff as well as a recording studio for faculty to professionally record lectures and demonstrations. 

St. Augustine, the nation’s oldest city, has more than 450 years of history reflecting occupation by the French, Spanish, and British. Careful attention to retaining history and archaeological sites reflects the pride local residents have in the city’s heritage. Each year more than 4 million visitors experience the city’s history, culture, and charm.

St. Augustine is a one-hour drive from Jacksonville and Daytona airports and two hours from Orlando. 

Miami

The University’s Miami, Florida, campus is located at 800 S. Douglas Road Suite 149, Coral Gables, FL 33134 at Douglas Entrance Office Park. The 76,121 square foot campus sits in a well-appointed, upscale office complex that is in close proximity to downtown Miami, retail stores, airport, housing, and other amenities. The facility features administrative offices, classrooms, labs, a wet lab, a Center for Innovative Clinical Practice (CICP), an Activities of Daily Living (ADL) apartment, a learning studio, research and testing rooms, a library, study spaces, and a student lounge.

Douglas Entrance Office Park is a historical landmark completed in 1924 and originally named La Puerta del Sol (The Gate of the Sun) after the central plaza in Madrid. Douglas Entrance boasts a beautiful, expansive outdoor common space for students to enjoy farmers’ markets, eating lunch, and studying. There is plenty of free public transportation in Coral Gables, with trolley services making regular stops at Douglas Entrance.

Coral Gables, Florida, located only four miles from downtown Miami and 12 miles from world-famous South Beach.

Austin

The University’s Austin, Texas, campus is located at 5401 La Crosse Ave., Austin, TX 78739 in Circle C Ranch, a master-planned community in the southwest portion of the city. What is now a 99,000 square foot campus originally consisted of one building with administrative offices, a library, laboratories, and collaborative learning spaces. A second building was completed in 2014 with additional classrooms, wet and dry labs, a student lounge, a recording studio for faculty to professionally record lectures and demonstrations, a Center for Innovative Clinical Practice (CICP), an Activities of Daily Living (ADL) apartment, a student lounge, and study areas. A third building was completed in 2015 and includes a rehabilitation clinic and faculty offices.

As the state capital, Austin provides a wealth of entertainment options and unique attractions. Rolling hills and waterways define the landscape in Austin making it unique among the major cities in Texas. Austin’s temperate climate offers year-round opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.

Dallas

The University’s Dallas, Texas, campus is currently located at 901 W. Walnut Hill Lane, Irving, TX 75038. Only 11 miles from downtown Dallas and 10 miles from the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport, the Dallas campus is centrally located in a new office complex called VariSpace Las Colinas and features 55,000 square feet of administrative offices, state-of-the-art classrooms, dry labs, ADL, library, testing rooms, study spaces, and a student lounge. 

The Dallas campus is as diverse as the city’s citizens, and around every corner, there are opportunities to spend time outside. The Dallas campus is a respite from bustling downtown Dallas yet only a few miles away.

Building Hours

Students may access campus buildings seven days a week from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time, except during holidays and term breaks as defined in the Academic Calendar . Building hours may be extended during midterms and finals. Access to lab space for additional practice outside of regular class time is available to students.

Business Days

The University offers classes seven days per week. Students should refer to the course syllabus regarding due dates for assignments. A business day refers to days that the administrative offices operate, which is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in each respective time zone and excludes holidays.

Commuter Alternatives Program (CAP)

The Commuter Alternatives Program (CAP) is designed to reduce the University’s carbon footprint and impact on local environments. Through CAP, the University provides participants with incentives for carpooling, bicycling, walking, or taking public transportation to and from campus.

Students, faculty, and staff can participate in one of the following options. Registration in the program is required each trimester.

1. Carpooling: Two or more participants who wish to ride together may enroll in CAP under the carpool option. Each participant who chooses this option receives an Amazon gift card each trimester and one CAP Parking Permit hang tag to be shared among the carpool team members. Carpool teams must register together and complete the CAP form with the carpool box checked. Participants who choose to sign up for this option for the first time are required to turn in the previously issued USAHS Student or Staff/Faculty parking permit at the time of registration. Participants who are signed up under this option are required to reenroll for each new trimester. All CAP hangtags/badges should be returned at the end of the trimester.
2. Bike, Public Transportation, or Walk: Participants who rely on alternate methods of transportation may enroll in CAP under the Bike, Public Transportation, or Walk option. Participants who choose this option also receive an Amazon gift card each trimester but are not issued a parking permit to park on campus. Participants who enroll in this option for the first time are required to turn in the previously issued USAHS Student or Staff/Faculty parking permit at the time of registration. Participants who were enrolled in the Bike, Public Transportation or Walk option during the previous trimester are required to re-enroll for each new trimester.

Due to demand, CAP permits are limited and are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. CAP registration for incoming students takes place during the first two weeks of the trimester. CAP enrollment and reenrollment for returning students takes place before the trimester commences. Registration for both groups occurs online.

Please note, at most campuses, local ordinances restrict off-campus parking on local city streets, at local businesses, and in residential neighborhoods. 

For questions about the CAP, contact the campus facilities manager. 

Parking

USAHS campuses and parking lots are private property, and the University regulates parking on each of the campuses. The University encourages students, faculty, and staff to carpool or take alternative transportation whenever possible.

Depending on the campus, cars must have either a University parking decal or hanging tag, and it must be displayed at all times. This decal/tag is valid for the trimester for which it is issued while the student is enrolled at the University. The decal/tag must be used only by the student to whom it was issued. The Miami campus uses multitenant garages; therefore, badges are used and must be returned at the end of each trimester. The Dallas campus is also a multitenant garage and uses decals to access parking; these decals are not required to be returned at the end of each trimester.

As appropriate to each campus, students are required to permanently affix the decal to the back window on the driver’s side of the vehicle; motorcycle decals must be permanently affixed to the front screen and hanging tags must be hung from the rearview mirror on the windshield. If a valid decal is not displayed, the automobile is subject to ticketing, booting, or towing, and any subsequent charges are the student’s responsibility.

Students are responsible for updating their vehicle type and/or license tag information with the University by completing the appropriate campus parking form when any changes occur. Parking forms are available by contacting the campus facilities manager. Additional information may be available at the MyUSA portal, Student Services tab, Parking page.

The University is not liable for theft or damage to any vehicle, including student vehicles. University staff and personnel make every effort to ensure student safety whenever possible. Reports of damage to vehicles should be filed with local authorities and a copy of the report provided to the Student Services department.

Vehicles parked in violation of University or garage regulations are subject to being booted or towed without notice. The student is required to pay the boot fee or to contact the towing company to make arrangements for retrieving their vehicle and paying the towing fee.

In order to uphold the USAHS guiding principle of being good stewards of the environment, and to prioritize available parking, priority access is given to students who enroll in one of the Commuter Alternatives Program (CAP) carpooling options, such as carpool with two or more participants.

San Marcos Campus

The San Marcos campus is surrounded by residential areas; therefore, students are responsible for any parking tickets received from the city for improperly parking on the street in the residential vicinity.

Students are permitted to park in any of the parking spaces on the perimeter of Buildings A, B, and C, excluding designated visitor, disability, or carpool spaces unless the appropriate parking permit is displayed.

Students who park in unapproved parking spaces in the parking lot may be issued a parking citation by the University. The parking citation money is dispersed to the respective student professional association.

Additional provisions of the University parking policy include the following:

• Parking is not permitted along the curbs of Windy Point Drive, Borden Road, or the streets within defined neighborhoods.
• Parking is not permitted at the red curbs or in handicapped or visitor spaces unless the necessary designation applies.
• Double parking is not permitted.
• Excessive speed in the parking lot is prohibited.
• All automobiles must be locked while on University property.
• All stop signs are to be observed.
• Overnight parking is not allowed.

Because of city ordinances and traffic plans, participation in CAP is encouraged. In addition to the CAP options, North County Transit offers a public transportation system called the Sprinter. The closest station to the campus is San Marcos Civic Center Station (#12). It is about three-quarters of a mile from this station to the campus. There are currently no public bus options to the campus. Students can ride the Sprinter and bike/walk to the campus. For more information about light rail, visit http://www.gonctd.com/sprinter-stations.htm.

SLP and Hybrid Immersion at the San Marcos Campus

Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and Hybrid Immersion students must obtain a temporary parking pass, which is issued to students upon arrival on the first day of campus attendance. The temporary parking pass must be displayed on the vehicle’s dashboard at all times. Local MS-SLP and Hybrid Immersion students who come to campus regularly during the week must register their vehicle and obtain a parking decal.

St. Augustine Campus

Students are permitted to park in any of the areas designated as “Student Parking,” which are the lots north and east of the Academic building between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. After 5:00 p.m., students may also park in the west and south visitor/staff/faculty parking lots. Students may park in front of the main entrance for a maximum of 15 minutes to deliver items to faculty/staff or pick up items.

Students who park in faculty/staff/visitor parking lots Monday through Friday, may be issued a parking citation of $25.00. The parking citation money is dispersed to the students’ professional organization.

When resident classes are not in session, but the University is otherwise open, students are required to use only the student parking lot so as not to interfere with regular business operations of the University or the surrounding community.

Additional provisions of the University parking policy are as follows:

• Parking is not permitted along the curbs of the student parking lot.
• Parking is not permitted adjacent to University property—that is, access and side roads and other business’ parking lots.
• Parking is not permitted on the extreme northern facing parking spaces “carved” into the Orthopaedic Associates space.
• Double parking is not permitted.
• Excessive speed in the student parking lot or in accessing University roadways is prohibited.
• All automobiles must be locked while on University property.
• All stop signs and stop bars are to be observed.
• Students are not permitted to park in the parking spaces on the driveway entering and exiting the University.
• Access to the student parking lot is via San Bartolo Avenue. Access through the Flagler Hospital Emergency Room entrance road is prohibited.

SLP and Hybrid Immersion at the St. Augustine Campus

Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and Hybrid Immersion students must obtain a temporary parking pass, which is issued to students upon arrival on the first day of campus attendance. The temporary parking pass must be displayed on the vehicle’s dashboard at all times. Local MS-SLP and Hybrid Immersion students who come to campus regularly during the week must register their vehicle and obtain a parking decal.

Flex at the St. Augustine Campus

Flex students may use the permanent University student parking lot on weekends. After 5:00 p.m. on weekdays, students may park in the west and south visitor/staff/faculty parking lots.

This policy is subject to change. 

Miami Campus

Single vehicle badges are distributed on a lottery basis after carpool badges have been distributed based on the available parking badges. Lottery single ride parking badges are currently applicable for the Miami campus only. Students who sign up for the lottery but are not granted a single vehicle badge must find alternative parking or join a currently existing carpool. When joining a previously registered carpool, students must update the corresponding carpool team’s registration.

Students with a valid parking access card are permitted to park in the Douglas Entrance Parking Garage on the 10th to 12th floors from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday. Access to the USAHS-designated floors must take place no more than 10 minutes after the first badge swipe at the garage entrance; otherwise, the badge system will cancel the entry swipe and exiting is impacted in which case the student must pay a fee of $25.00 to reactivate the badge.

Students must not park in any other parking spaces on the lower floors of the garage, especially those marked “Reserved.” Students violating the parking policy risk having a sticker placed on the window, booting, or towing by the garage operators.

Additional provisions of the University parking policy are as follows:

• Parking is not permitted in the surrounding residential vicinity marked for local residents only. Students are subject to local ordinances.
• Double parking is not permitted.
• Excessive speed in the Douglas Entrance parking garage is prohibited.
• All automobiles must be locked while on Douglas Entrance parking garage property.
• All stop signs and stop bars are to be obeyed.
• Requested vehicle information such as plate number, color, make, and model are required if parking in the garage.
• Overnight parking is not allowed.

This policy is subject to change.

Hybrid Immersion at the Miami Campus

Hybrid Immersion students must use the Douglas Entrance parking garage and obtain a parking ticket upon entry, which will be validated by security each day when the student leaves campus. Students should make every attempt to leave campus by 7 p.m. each day; otherwise, they will need to contact building security to exit the garage. Local Hybrid Immersion students who come to campus regularly during the week must register their vehicle and obtain a parking badge.

Austin Campus

Students are permitted to park in any of the parking spaces except those on the perimeter of the three buildings, excluding designated visitor, disability, or carpool spaces unless the appropriate parking permit is displayed. All USAHS students are responsible for any parking tickets received for improperly parking on the street. Any students who park in unapproved spaces in the parking lot may be issued a parking citation by the University. The parking citation money is dispersed to the respective student professional association.

Additional provisions of the University parking policy are as follows:

• Parking is not permitted at any time along the curbs of the student parking lot.
• Parking is not permitted in handicapped or visitor spaces without the appropriate designation.
• Students should try to avoid parking on the streets surrounding the campus. It is important to be considerate and avoid causing problems for surrounding neighborhoods and businesses.
• Double parking is not permitted.
• Excessive speed in the student parking lot or in accessing University roadways is prohibited.
• All automobiles must be locked while on University property.
• All stop signs and road signs must be obeyed.
• Overnight parking is not allowed.

Flex and MS-SLP at the Austin Campus

Students are permitted to park in any of the parking spaces on the perimeter of the three buildings, excluding designated visitor or handicapped spaces unless the appropriate parking permit is displayed.

Dallas Campus

Students are permitted to park in any of the parking spaces on the P2 level, excluding disability spaces unless the appropriate parking decal is displayed for that space. The P2 level is accessible through the Corporate Drive entrance.

All vehicles must be registered through the Commuter Alternatives Program whether or not students are participating in the program. All vehicles must also display the appropriate building decal on the left dashboard of the vehicle.

Additional provisions of the University parking policy are as follows:

• Vehicle registration information (e.g., plate number, color, make and model) is required to obtain a parking decal and park in the P2 parking deck.
• Students cannot park in any other spaces on any other parking deck, especially not in spaces marked as reserved. Students cannot park in the guest parking lot at the front of the building. VariSpace will tow improperly parked vehicles at the owner’s expense.
• Double parking is not permitted.
• Excessive speed in the parking lot or while accessing the University P3 parking deck is prohibited.
• All automobiles must be locked while on the property.
• All stop signs and other road signs must be obeyed.
• Overnight parking is not allowed.

SLP and Hybrid Immersion at the Dallas Campus 

Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology students and Hybrid Immersion students must park on the University P2 parking deck. A temporary parking pass is issued to students upon arrival on the first day of attendance. The temporary parking pass must be displayed on the vehicle’s dashboard. Local MS-SLP and Hybrid Immersion students who come to campus regularly during the week are required to register their vehicle and obtain a parking decal.

Flex Programs at the Dallas Campus 

Flex students must register their vehicle through the Commuter Alternatives Program. Flex students who register their vehicles may use the University P2 parking deck on weekends without a decal. Flex students who come to campus during the week are required to register their vehicle and obtain a parking decal.

Lockers

On each campus, lockers are not assigned and are therefore provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Students must supply their own locks and remove these locks at the end of each trimester. All lockers are subject to search at any time as they are considered University property.

Lockers can be found in the following locations:

• San Marcos Campus: Hallway by the library and first floor of Building C
• St. Augustine Campus: Academic building in the first-floor lavatories
• Austin Campus: Building A on the upper level near the classrooms
• Miami Campus: Main building in the hallway leading to the administrative offices and in the dressing rooms
• Dallas Campus: Hallway outside of the ADL lab and student lounge

Clinical Sites

The University has affiliations with clinical sites nationwide and internationally for the clinical portion of the student’s experience, but not all sites are available for student assignments each trimester.

The University does not require students to provide or solicit clinical sites or clinical faculty, including preceptors or clinical instructors. Each program’s clinical education coordinators/director and the Clinical Services department are responsible for coordinating all contact with clinical sites for the student. The University does not permit students to contact sites unless directed by the program’s faculty or staff.

The clinical education faculty will communicate with students regarding the protocol for clinical placement. For more information on the clinical placement process, students may see their program’s clinical education handbook, found at MyUSA, under the Clinical Services tab.