University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences 2012 – 2013 Student ...

Applies to all University of St Augustine for Health Sciences StudentsAn entry-level student must earn at least an 80% on the laboratory practical and 100% on all safety issuesto pass the practical examination in professional course. Refer to each course syllabus for additionalinformation on grading criteria.The actual weighting of the percent of the final course grade based upon the written and practical portionsis at the discretion of the instructor in the entry-level programs. The weighting of the written and practicalportions will be printed in the course syllabus.Some courses in the entry-level programs (for example, internships, practicum’s, and seminars) are givenPass/Fail designations as determined by the instructor.The quality of work done by students is indicated on the transcript by the letter of the alphabet as follows:AU Audit NG No Grade ReportedF Fail P PassI Incomplete W WithdrawThe grade of “I” (Incomplete) is used if, for reasons acceptable to the instructor(s), a student has notcompleted required work within a course by the end of a term. This is not used as time granted for extracredit work to raise a failing grade. The length of time granted for the completion of the requirements ofthe course is one additional trimester (15 weeks) after which the “I” grade will be changed to an “F”, ifthe coursework has not been completed. Upon successful completion of the requirements, the studentwould be assigned a letter grade by the instructor. If the “I” is assigned a grade of “D” or “F” theappropriate action will be taken per present written policy on academic standing.The grade of “W” (Withdraw) is used only to denote that a student withdrew (or was withdrawn) from acourse or from the University prior to the deadline for dropping a course as specified on the academiccalendar. Campus Based: The withdrawal date is approximately 9 weeks into the trimester (one weekafter mid-term grades are given) and is specifically noted on the academic calendar. (Special dates arelisted for the 4 th trimester entry-level campus based physical therapy students going out on internship). Astudent cannot have more than one W in any course. After two (2) program W’s the student will benotified by the registrar and reminded of the policy. A third (3 rd ) program W must be approved by theinstructor and the faculty advisor. A student requesting a fourth (4 th ) W will only be approved underextenuating circumstances by the APRC and program director. Students need to be in contact with thefinancial aid office when withdrawing from a course. All appeals throughout the course withdrawalprocess will be heard by the Academic Appeals Committee.Distance Education: A student may drop the course up until the first complete week. The withdrawaldate is one week after the course has started. A student cannot have more than one (1) W in any course,after three (3) program W’s a student will be referred to the Academic Progression and RetentionCommittee.POSTING OF GRADESCampus: The public posting of grades by the student’s institutional identification number without thestudent’s written permission is a violation of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).Accordingly, each student must have on file with the Student Service office a signed consent formpermitting posting of his or her grades. This form will be provided to each new student at the time ofregistration. Students who refuse consent to grade posting will need to make arrangements with each oftheir course instructors to receive their grades. It is in the instructor’s discretion to ask the student to awaitreceipt of any grade until they have received official notification by the University.The student is free at any time to withhold consent to posting of his or her grade or revoke a prior consentgiven by written notification to the Student Services office.Final exam grades will be posted after students are through with all final exams. Final course grades arenot posted. Final grades can be viewed on the myUSA portal Students tab.University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences 21