Disclosures

This catalog is intended for information purposes only for the 2025–2026 academic year. Southside College of Health Sciences (SCHS) has made a good faith effort to avoid typographical errors and other mistakes, changes in requirements, regulatory policies, rules, fees, procedures, courses, and informational statements. SCHS reserves the right to revise any part or section as may be required. Students will be informed of such changes through various methods including current LMS and/or their College email accounts. In any case, erroneous catalog statements do not take precedence over properly adopted policies. SCHS reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant when it is determined to be in the best interest of the College.

SCHS is an equal opportunity affirmative action educational institution. No person shall be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefit of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity of the College because of race, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or handicap.

This catalog provides the programs of study and course descriptions that are available at SCHS and includes information about admission to the College, enrollment, degrees, and academic policies. You are encouraged to use this catalog throughout your academic career at the College. The catalog for the term in which a student enters SCHS is the governing document for requirements for graduation. If a student leaves SCHS and is readmitted, the governing catalog for the student will be the one current for the term of re-enrollment.

Academic advisors and staff members are available to assist students in understanding the requirements and regulations that follow. However, it is the student’s responsibility to meet these standards. Students are encouraged to use this catalog as a reference.

All associates and students of SCHS are expected to comply with all federal, state, and local laws as well as the policies and procedures of Southside Medical Center (SMC), Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH), and SCHS. Any violation may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment or dismissal from the program. In addition to the above, faculty and students must comply with any outside clinical agencies’ policies and procedures when in that setting.
The College services and property, including the College and parent organization’s name are to be used solely for the purpose of College business by students, faculty, staff, and recognized groups. Students are responsible for assuring that College assets and resources are used solely for institutional business. These assets and resources include but are not limited to:

• SMC name badge and student uniforms
• Classroom and clinical supplies and equipment
• Technological resources
• Space

The institution and College’s name or logo may not be used in any announcement, advertising matter, publication, correspondence, or report in connection with any personal or unofficial activities of students, faculty members or staff. Furthermore, the institution/College’s name and logo must not be used in any way that could be construed as implying endorsement of any project, product, or service not officially sponsored by the College/Institution.