Additional Consumer and Compliance Information
Accreditation and Program Approval
- Notre Dame of Maryland University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
- The School of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
- The School of Nursing is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. Detailed information on The School of Pharmacy is accredited through the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. More details can be found on the School of Pharmacy's website.
- Degree and certificate programs across the University are approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC).
- The Maryland State Department of Education and MHEC collaborate on the approval of education programs, and the Maryland Board of Nursing and MHEC collaborate on the approval of nursing programs.
Copyright Policies and Related Sanctions
Copyright laws protect the rights of creators of works of music, visual art, texts (artistic, informational, scholarly, editorial etc.), plastic arts, architecture, software, multimedia works, dance, drama, or other activities and products covered by federal copyright law (U. S. Code Title 17). Students, faculty and staff of Notre Dame of Maryland University are expected to follow fair use guidelines of copyrighted material.
Extensive information on copyright in academia is provided online by the Copyright Clearance Center. Loyola-Notre Dame Library also provides information to help students, faculty and staff understand fair use with respect to materials accessed through the library.
Fair use guidelines govern photocopying as well as other means of utilizing copyrighted material. Style manuals such as The Chicago Manual of Style, the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), and the MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing provide guidance on how to cite sources within various academic disciplines.
Violations of copyright law include plagiarism, which is an honor charge. Information on the NDMU Honor Board may be found in the Student Handbook.
Unauthorized downloading or illegal distribution of copyrighted material of any kind is strictly against the NDMU honor code and federal law. Any breach of this policy is considered illegal, and any member of the NDMU community involved in such a violation will be subject to disciplinary action. NDMU uses network software to actively detect and shut down illegal music downloads and certain classes of peer-to-peer file-sharing activity; however, individuals are responsible for using network software within approved guidelines.
Voter Registration
Voting is essential to the operation of a healthy democracy. In the United States, voters must register prior to an election in order to be eligible to vote. NDMU is committed to making voter information and online registration forms available.
How to register to vote in Maryland
If you are not a Maryland resident, you can register to vote in your home state through the National Voter Registration Form.
Other useful links:
Maryland State Board of Elections
United States Election Assistance Commission
Teacher Preparation Program Reporting
Teacher preparation programs are required by federal law to submit a report annually to the state that describes its goals, pass rates on certain exams, and certain assurances. Each state submits to the U.S. Department of Education a report that contains state-level and institutional information. These reports are available to the general public. For more information, see the Title II reports.
Textbook Information
All NDMU Students can access the course schedule through WebAdvisor under sections. Students are directed from the course schedule through a web integration program to the bookstore site where students can find by course the ISBN numbers and retail prices of both required texts and recommended supplemental material. The bookstore staff and website offer cost-saving strategies for students when it comes to purchasing textbooks.
Book Advance funds are available to students who anticipate a refund from financial aid.
Bookstore staff and students can find the number of students enrolled in a course and the maximum enrollment allowed for a course through WebAdvisor. The Registrar’s Office also has this information.
Information Security Policies/Standards and Acceptable Use Policy
Acceptable Usage Policy
Data and Information Security Policy, Standards, Guidelines
NDMU Information Security Policy
Vaccination Policy
- Student Health Center
- Residence Life Handbook
- Pharmacy Catalog
- Student Handbook
Study Abroad Information
Office of International Programs offers a variety of study abroad programs for students.
Disclosures to prospective and enrolled students where program is designed to be offered by another entity:
Financial Aid Information for Radiological Science Program
Transfer credit information and articulation agreements for undergraduate students:
Women's College transfer students
College of Adult Undergraduate Studies transfer students
College of Graduate Studies transfer students