2020-2021 University Catalog & Student Handbook

This catalog and student handbook is an official bulletin of Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCU) and is intended to provide general information. The document contains policies, regulations, procedures and fees effective July 1, 2020. The University reserves the right to make changes at any time to reflect current board policies, administrative regulations and procedures, amendments by state law and fee changes. Information provided in this document is subject to change without notice and does not constitute a contract between KCU and a student or an applicant for admission. The institution is not responsible for any misrepresentation or provisions that may arise as a result of errors in preparation.

Students are responsible for observing any policies or regulations contained herein or in the online policy library; therefore, they must read this document carefully. This document does not contain all institutional rules, regulations or policies for which students are responsible. Other University sources discuss expectations for and policies applicable to students: the Clinical Education (CE) Clerkship Guidelines and the University’s Intranet-based policy library.

The current electronic copies of these publications, as well as other University policies, can be obtained at the University’s intranet-based policy library. Note: Printed versions may not be current; the electronic version will always be current.

Contact Information

KCU-Kansas City
1750 Independence Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64106-1453
816.654.7000
www.kansascity.edu

KCU-Joplin
2901 St. John’s Boulevard
Joplin, MO 64804
417.208.0630
www.kansascity.edu

Admissions
816.654.7160
[email protected]

Campus Security
816.654.7911 - KCU-Kansas City
417.208.0800 - KCU-Joplin
[email protected]

Financial Aid
816.654.7175
[email protected]

Registrar
816.654.7190
[email protected]

Student Services
816.654.7215
[email protected]

Student Accounts
816.654.7050
[email protected]

Administrative offices are open weekdays from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Visitors are strongly encouraged to make appointments before visiting the campus to ensure the availability of the person they would like to see.

Published July 2020.