CATALOG - University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Director, will determine if the substitution is approved or denied and notify the applicant of thedecision.• Four reference checklists are required. The forms are included in all application packets sent toprospective students and are also available on the University website, www.usa.edu. Tworeferences should be provided from therapists, respective to the program for which admission issought or medical professionals (MOPA only), one from a previous or current facultymember/advisor, and one from an individual of the applicant’s choice.• Statement of Purpose• Autobiography• Documentation of required observation hours, if required by each program• Current resume• Other supporting information or documents (awards, publications, additional recommendationletters, newspaper clippings)International Students Applying for AdmissionApplicants who completed a degree program outside the United States must also provide the following aspart of the application process:• Transcripts and a credentialing evaluation from an agency recognized by the National Associationof Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) that provide evidence of training at a level equivalentto that of a bachelor’s degree in the United States.• TOEFL score report. The University requires a minimum score of 550 (paper-based testing), 210(computer-based testing), or 83 (IBT – Internet based testing).Application Due DatesApplications and required supporting documentation should be submitted by the due date outlined belowfor priority processing:• December 15th September (Fall Term)• June 15th January (Spring Term)• October 1st May (Summer Term)Applications received after these due dates will be considered on a space available basis.InterviewsThe Admissions Committee evaluates applicants and issues invitations to selected qualified candidates toparticipate in an information exchange and interview session on campus. Qualified applicants haveprovided evidence of academic, professional, and/or personal achievement and promise. The personalinterview provides additional information used by the Admissions Committee to determine the finaladmission status of these applicants.Academic Policies and ProceduresDefinition of Credit HourThis policy provides guidance on the definitions and requirements for establishing and documentingcredit hours. The goal of this policy is to provide for a uniform and common classification system whichis understood and recognized by the higher education community.The Department of Education and DETC define a credit hour in terms of the amount of time in which astudent is engaged in academic activity. A credit hour would be defined as an amount of work representedin intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally28