Online MPH Student Success
Happy Spring! Spring is officially here! "Spring is all about new beginnings and transformations; it's a season that symbolizes starting fresh and starting over." Start a good habit or a new hobby today!

You are halfway through your Module. Keep it going! You got this. Be sure to take time to take care of yourself!

This curated newsletter is the primary way we relay important events, announcements, deadlines, and opportunities! Please remember that the Student Success Team is here to support you! You can schedule an individual appointment during office hours using the link below.
Academic Information

  • The last day to withdraw from your Spring 2024 Module is April 10. Should you find yourself needing to withdraw and take a leave of absence, please complete the Leave of Absence/Withdrawal Form and email it to the SPH Registrar’s Office at [email protected] and be sure to include us ([email protected]) on your email. If you take a leave of absence by April 10, you will receive a ‘W’ grade on your transcript and are not eligible for a tuition refund. You may discuss these policies with the SPH Registrar’s Office. In addition, feel free to view the Module Offering Schedule for future planning purposes.

  • Minimum Grade Requirement: The minimum grade requirement for the Online (OL) MPH program is a B–. If a student earns below the minimum grade, they will not earn degree credit for the course and they will need to retake the course the next semester the course is offered. OL MPH students who receive a deficient grade will be subject to Academic Probation. OL MPH students who receive two deficient grades will be subject to Academic Dismissal. For full details, please read the complete Academic Standing Policy.

  • Summer 2024: Registration information for the Summer 2024 semester will be emailed to you from the SPH Registrar's Office in April.
Upcoming Opportunities & Events

Coffee Chat
Please join Dean Sandro Galea, MD, MPH, DrPH for a Coffee Chat on Wednesday, April 3 from 11:30am-12:30pm ET. This is an informal opportunity to discuss topics of interest—about the school or the world beyond. Register for an opportunity to connect with the Dean and your classmates.

Join the conversation at the following SPH online events. Please find the zoom registration links below.

Thursday, March 28
1:00-2:30 p.m. ET
Online

Tuesday, April 2
1:00-2:30 p.m. ET
Online
National Public Health Week
Celebrate National Public Health Week 2024!
April 1 - April 7


National Public Health Week 2024 will celebrate the role of collaboration, cooperation and partnerships in improving public health.


Climate Change (Wednesday)