CATALOG - University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

2. Students who have completed their first trimester must submit transfer requests by midterm of thecurrent trimester. Such requests will be considered on an individual basis.3. Once a student has completed three trimesters, transfer requests will not be approved. However,a student may apply to seek a second entry-level degree upon completion of the first degree.4. Students must complete the Transfer Request form and have it signed by each of theAdministrators listed on the form.5. The Director of Admissions will give transfer approval only if the student has successfullycompleted all of the prerequisites for the program to which they are requesting transfer.6. If a student does not have the required prerequisites, or an appropriate substitute for a prerequisitecourse, the student must successfully complete the prerequisite course(s) before the transferrequest is completed.7. Transfer requests are contingent on space availability.Dual Degree students who elect not to return to the University to pursue the DPT portion of the program,after earning the MOT degree, must submit a program withdrawal form to the Student Services office bymid-term of the last trimester of the MOT program. Dual Degree students who decide to delay beginningthe DPT portion of the program, after receiving the MOT degree, must reenroll in the DPT programwithin two calendar years or they may be required to complete additional MOT or DPT programcoursework in order to complete the second degree.Dual Degree students who want to complete the DPT portion of the program through the Flexible DPTprogram must submit a program transfer form to the Student Services office by mid-term of the lasttrimester of the MOT program.TRANSFER FROM CAMPUS TO CAMPUSStudents who want to transfer from one campus to another must submit transfer requests to their currentprogram director by midterm of the trimester prior to the requested change. Such requests will beconsidered on an individual basis and are contingent on space availability.ACADEMIC PROGRESSION, SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP)Full-time Physical Therapy students have a maximum time frame of 11 trimesters to complete theirgraduation requirements, part-time students have a maximum of 14 trimesters and Flex DPT studentshave a maximum of 18 trimesters. Full-time Occupational Therapy students have a maximum time frameof 8 trimesters and part-time 12 trimesters.The role of the Academic Progression and Retention Committee (APRC), in conjunction with the StudentServices office, is to monitor each student’s academic progress throughout the curriculum. Grades fromeach faculty member are submitted to the APRC at midterm for their review. At the end of each trimester,grades are submitted to the Registrar. The Registrar will notify students who are placed on probation orare dismissed from the respective academic program of their status. The student’s advisor and therespective Program Director are also notified.31