Student Commitments and Expectations

 The Key Health Professions Community is based on high standards for academic performance combined with the support and resources students need to succeed. With a limited number of spaces, we want to be sure that the Key Health Professions Community is a perfect fit for both the student participant and the program.

Benefits of participating in the Key Health Professions Community include:

  • Co-registration for cluster classes
  • Group study opportunities
  • Feedback from faculty and mentors on your academic progress
  • Key Mentors serve as guides throughout the year
  • Familiar faces in your residence hall and classes
  • Living with a close-knit group of students who share the values of the community
  • Living on a Key designated floor in a suite-style hall
  • A fall and spring “Key Orientation” program just for Key students
  • Connections with faculty and staff
  • Leadership development programs on campus and in the community
  • Connection with resources and opportunities campus wide
  • Sharing high standards for achievement, an appreciation for diversity, and involvement in campus activities

Program Participation Policy

  • Strive for academic excellence
  • Be actively involved in classes and campus activities
  • Appreciate diversity and possess an openness to learning about others
  • Contribute positively, respectfully, and civilly to the Key Health Professions Community of students, staff, and faculty
  • Fully abide by residence hall and Colorado State University student conduct policies
  • Be a positive representative of the Key Health Professions Community
  • Live on the Key Health Professions Community designated floor in a suite-style hall
  • Enroll in the Key Health Professions designated Seminar class and at least two additional Key Health Professions designated courses
  • Meet with a Health Professions Advisor for pre-professional guidance at least once each semester (fall and spring)
  • Attend at least 3 Key Health Professions Community programs per semester (fall and spring)
  • Take part in the Key Health Professions sponsored service event in Spring 2013
  • Move into a suite-style hall between 8:00am-12:00 pm (noon) on Wednesday, August 15 to participate fully in Key Orientation (August 15-16, 2012)
  • Attend the Spring Semester 2013 Key Health Professions Kick Off Event
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