Student Background Checks

Policy Number: 5.1.7
Policy Statement: 

All students accepted into a health service program that requires background checks, will be asked to perform a criminal background check with the appropriate designated company identified by the specific program. Acceptance into the program remains provisional until the background check report is received and reviewed.

Policy Rational: 

Verification of criminal offenses is required to determine eligibility of admission to the program and certification/licensure.

Policy Owner: 
Chief Academic Officer
Date Issued: 
August 1, 2008

Last Updated: 


Action: Revision

Reviewed Date: February 1, 2014


Action: Revision

Reviewed Date: August 8, 2016


Action: Revision

Reviewed Date: July 10, 2021