CATALOG - University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

• Graduate Record Examination scores sent directly to the University by GRE. For those who haveearned a master’s degree previously, this requirement is waived. Transitional DPT and OTDapplicants are also exempt from this requirement.• TOEFL scores sent directly to the University, if an applicant completed his/her education in a countrywhere English is not the primary language or if the applicant is from a non-English speaking country.• References as required by the program• Autobiography and Statement of Purpose, if required by the program• Documentation of observation experience, if required by the program• Professional Resume or Curriculum Vita, if required by the program• Copy of professional license, if required by the programNOTE: The University follows a policy of not disclosing reasons for non-acceptance of a candidate.International Students Applying for AdmissionThe full-time entry-level physical therapy and occupational therapy programs are approved by theImmigration and Naturalization Service to admit international students who require an F-1 student visa.Non-US citizens may participate in all other degree programs if a student visa is not required forattendance. In addition to the items listed above, the following must be submitted prior to issuance of theI-20:• Financial Statement/Letter indicating commitment (from parents, government, etc.) to financiallysupport tuition and living expenses for the duration of the degree program.Records and Documents Submitted for Admission ProcessingAll documents submitted to the University in support of an application for admission become thepermanent possession of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences and cannot be returned to theapplicant under any circumstances. Students are, therefore, urged to make copies of importantdocumentation and maintain their own files.RECORDS AND REGISTRATIONThe main registrar office for all degree programs is maintained at the St. Augustine campus. Anyinquiries or requests for information should be sent to Registrar, University of St. Augustine, 1 UniversityBoulevard, St. Augustine, FL 32086 or registrar@usa.edu.RegistrationCurrent students that are not paying tuition by loan are required to attend new student registration the daybefore classes begin. Dates and times for new student registration are posted on the Academic Calendar.Processes may vary for each campus. Registration for the transitional and post-professional creditcourses is conducted on an ongoing basis.RecordsThe Student Services office is responsible for maintaining the official academic records for all studentswho enroll in academic degree programs. Holds may be placed on students’ records, transcripts, grades,or registration because of financial or other obligations to the University. Satisfaction of the hold isrequired before a release can be given.16