The University of Minnesota Medical Laboratory Science program develops a Student Handbook each year to guide students in their progression through the degree program. The Handbook is an overview of the MLS Program including goals, policies and procedures, honor and professional codes, as well as policies on academic and non-academic essentials. The Handbook also contains general information for students about the University of Minnesota campuses and the services that are available to assist students during their enrollment in the Center for Allied Health Programs.
As a student is admitted into the program they will receive a copy of the Student Handbook during their online program orientation. Critical areas within the Handbook will be discussed and explained. This Handbook will serve as a reference for policies and procedures for the duration of that student’s time in the program.
Copies of current and previous Handbooks are available below.
This page provides links to some important forms you may need to use during your academic career within the MLS Program.
Your academic advisor will guide you as to which forms you will need and when you will need them. A copy of your submitted forms will be kept in your student file.
One Stop
- Academic Policy Petition form (PDF) (e.g., Late add/drop course registration)
- Incomplete Grade Contract Request Form: The MLS program follows the University's process for assigning incomplete grades. If you need to request an incomplete for any course(s), contact your instructor(s) and complete the request form.
- Complaint / Concern (policy and form)
- Leave of Absence
- Undergraduate (policy and form)
- Graduate (policy and form)
- Return to the University from a leave of absence or being discontinued (Undergraduate students)
- Withdrawing from the University - speak with your academic advisor prior to canceling your enrollment
MLS Forms
- Reference Request Form (Google Form)
- Dismissal Appeal Request Form (Google Form)
- Technical Standards (Google Doc)
- Use of Photographic Likeness Release Form. For non-MLS student participants (Word doc)