Student Expectations

Students in the Doctor of Audiology (AuD) and Master of Science (MS) in Speech-Language Pathology programs are expected to become familiar with the following guidelines and resources: 

• 2020 Standards and Implementation Procedures for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology 
• 2020 Standards and Implementation Procedures for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Code of Ethics
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Cultural Competence
• West Virginia Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Code of Ethics
• West Virginia University Campus Student Code
• The Mountaineer Creed 

Students should consult the Graduate Student Handbook for additional information regarding graduate student expectations.

Essential Functions

Students are expected to comply with certain essential functions and clinical expectations, explained in more detail here.

Residency Requirements

All students enrolled in on-campus graduate programs within the Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders must be full-time in residence during the program of study with the exception of the semester(s) in which they complete their externship or residency.

Health Insurance Requirements

All full-time WVU students must be covered by some form of health insurance. Students should consult the Student Insurance Office website for more information.