Student Policies
Student Handbook
Title IX Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures
MIAD strives to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of all forms of discrimination or harassment. Sexual harassment, including acts of sexual assault, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and sexual exploitation/misconduct, is prohibited at MIAD.
If you are not safe or need immediate help:
On campus: Call Security (414) 847-3300
Off campus: Call 911
Seek medical attention as soon as possible after a sexual assault:
The Healing and Advocacy Center, Aurora Health Care Center. Staff there can address all issues including crisis counseling, injuries, STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) testing and treatment, pregnancy and the gathering of physical evidence, as well as referrals for further care. All contact with SATC staff is confidential. SATC can be accessed in person or by phone (414-219-5555) 24 hours a day.
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Title IX Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures
- MIAD’s Title IX Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures is found on section 3 of the MIAD Student Handbook
Veteran Educational Benefits
Contact the Registrar for policies and procedures related to your Veteran Educational Benefits. MIAD is approved for the Post 911 Yellow Ribbon program, along with other educational programs. In order to qualify, you will need to submit a letter from the Veterans Administration outlining your Certification of Eligibility. Students inquiring about their specific eligibility to receive federal VA education benefits should call the VA Education phone number at 1-888-442-4551 or visit the VA website at www.gibill.va.gov. Electronic applications for federal VA education benefits can be accessed at https://www.benefits.va.gov/benefits/applying.asp.
United States Armed Services Records/Military Learning:
MIAD will evaluate and award credit from the military (Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, and Department of Defense) by applying current transfer policy to the American Council on Education (ACE) credit recommendations. At the time of application, students who are or have been members of an armed services branch should have an official Joint Services Transcript (JST) sent to MIAD for review.
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