Certificates of Completion

After a module has ended and you have completed the online course evaluation, you will be emailed a certificate of completion for the course.

Disability-Related Accommodations and Services

The Summer Institute is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodation to participate fully in this event (e.g., communication access, wheelchair access, alternate formats), please contact sismid@emory.edu

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Canceling a credit card payment for any registered module will incur the following fees and conditions:

  • Cancellations on or before June 14
    • A $50 processing fee per module will be deducted from the refundable amount.
  • Cancellations after June 14
    • No refunds will be issued for any cancellations made after this date.

Please ensure that all requests for cancellation are submitted by the deadline to avoid forfeiture of any refund.

Code of Conduct

All persons — including Summer Institute participants and instructors — are expected to comply with the Emory University Conduct Policy. This includes both in-person and online interactions.

SISMID expects members of our community to actively create and maintain an atmosphere in which personal respect and intellectual growth are valued and the free expression and exchange of ideas are encouraged for all.

Bring Your Laptop

Laptops are required. Module materials will be distributed electronically via the website (lecture notes, datasets, software, resource links etc.) and laptops will be needed in class.

Nursing mothers

A dedicated space for nursing mothers is available on the first floor of the R. Randall Rollins Building.

Dietary Restrictions

We endeavor to accommodate dietary restrictions, but advance notice is essential. Please list any dietary needs in the dedicated space in your registration form.

Photographs

We will be taking photographs and possibly video recordings at this event for use by Emory University in its print and online communications, including social media. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please email sismid@emory.edu

No Smoking

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In 2012, Emory adopted a tobacco-free environment policy, prohibiting smoking and tobacco use on all Emory University and Emory Healthcare properties. The policy includes vaping, pipes, chewing tobacco, hookahs, and e-cigarettes. Learn more about the policy and how it is being enforced on campus.