CATALOG - University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
CATALOG - University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
CATALOG - University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
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Once a final appeals decision on academic dismissal has been rendered, the student does not have accessto the appeals process <strong>for</strong> this same issue again.Any student enrolled in the <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Augustine</strong> campus-based programs who feel a grievance is unresolvedmay refer their grievance to Executive Director, Commission <strong>for</strong> Independent Education, 2650 ApalacheeParkway, Suite A, Tallahassee, FL 32301, 850-245-3200 or toll-free 888-224-6684. <strong>St</strong>udents attendingthe San Marcos campus-based programs may refer their grievance to Executive Director, Bureau <strong>for</strong>Private, Postsecondary Education, 1625 North Market Boulevard, Suite S-202, Sacramento, CA 95834.DEGREE COMPLETIONAcceptance into the <strong>University</strong> and payment <strong>of</strong> tuition (on a trimester basis) is not a contract assuring thatthe student will graduate with the degree <strong>for</strong> which they applied. Graduation will depend on satisfactoryacademic progression, pr<strong>of</strong>essional conduct, issues <strong>of</strong> safety, and the satisfactory completion <strong>of</strong> clinicalinternship/fieldwork experiences and exit exams. <strong>St</strong>udents in the entry level DPT program must alsocomplete the courses in their final trimester in order to participate in the graduation ceremony. The<strong>St</strong>udent Handbook and the course syllabi detail what is considered “satisfactory”. Appeals processes arein place and the <strong>University</strong> President is the final point <strong>of</strong> appeal. Wherein the President finds that theprocess was executed in an appropriate manner, the President is inclined to support the process and itsfindings.The following requirements must be met <strong>for</strong> a student to be eligible <strong>for</strong> graduation: Each student must satisfactorily complete all academic and clinical courses and be in good academicstanding. All fiscal obligations to the <strong>University</strong> or its subsidiaries must be paid in full. The student must make application <strong>for</strong> graduation one trimester prior to the proposed date <strong>of</strong>graduation. Should a student be unable to successfully complete part <strong>of</strong> the final coursework but has successfullymet all other degree requirements including the exit examination, the student may be allowed towalk at commencement with the respective cohort class. The candidate will sign anacknowledgement regarding participation in the ceremony. The candidate will be “hooded” duringthe ceremony, but will not receive a signed diploma. The signed diploma will be dated to reflect thesubsequent graduate date <strong>of</strong> degree completion as will be denoted on the transcript. The graduatewill have the option <strong>of</strong> participating in the commencement ceremony subsequent to degreecompletion to receive the signed diploma.CONTINUING EDUCATION POLICIES<strong>St</strong>udents will not be excused from scheduled classes, internship, or fieldwork to attend ContinuingEducation courses.35