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

Entry-level SectionTransfer of graduate credits previously earned from another accredited degree granting institution islimited to a maximum of 15% of the total number academic credits for the degree. For additionalinformation see page 16 (Transfer Credit Request).Substitution of Coursework – Pre-requisite coursework onlySubstitution of coursework only applies to pre-requisite admission courses. Applicants may petition theDirector of Admissions to substitute a similar course or group of courses for a prerequisite. The petitionshould include a catalog course description and a syllabus. Approval for substitution depends on courselevel and content as compared to the pre-requisite course. The Director of Admissions, in collaborationwith the Program Director, will determine if the substitution is approved or denied and will notify theapplicant of the decision.Student LoansThe University is concerned about the financial well being of its students. The cost of attendance variesper program and possible accumulation of student loan dept could result in a student borrowing upwardsof $158,153.00 to complete the program. Program cost details and Financial Counseling is availablethrough the Financial Student Aid department and the myUSA portal links, we strongly recommendstudent counseling prior to applying for loans. The purpose of this counseling is to speak about financialmanagement principles and how best to utilize loan options for students.Health RecordsEach student is required to provide a completed Student Medical Record form to be kept on file by theClinical Education Office. Failure to submit the student medical record form will prevent the student’sparticipation in practicum, internship, and fieldwork clinical experiences. Detailed instructions regardingrequired medical records are sent to new students prior to registration. Required medical forms are due tothe Clinical Education office within four (4) weeks of registration.Student Membership in Professional AssociationsAll University of St. Augustine students must be members of their respective professional associations(APTA, AOTA or ASOPA). Dual students will be members of both professional associations (MOTduring first 6 trimesters, DPT during last 4 trimesters). Current students will be asked to show proof ofmembership each term as part of the practicum courses. For the California Campus: MOT students willalso need to provide evidence of membership in the Occupational Therapy Association of California(OTAC).Student AssociationsThe first trimester students will be assessed a one-time mandatory student activity fee of $20.00. This feeis subject to change.Examples of activities covered by the student association fee include but are not limited to:• Authorized University functions• Community Awareness Programs• Miscellaneous pre-approved eventsThis fee is allocated for campus-based student professional associations. Physical therapy students will bemembers in the Student Physical Therapists Association (SPTA) organization. Occupational therapystudents will be members in the Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) organization. Dualdegree students will be members of SOTA in the first half of the dual degree program and SPTA in thesecond half. Orthopaedic physician assistant students will be members in the Student of OrthopaedicPhysician Assistants Association (SOPAA). Student representatives from each class and both programsmeet monthly with Program Directors to share information and discuss concerns.All student events are to be coordinated through these associations with all allocated monies to becontrolled by the SPTA, SOTA and SOPAA organizations. All functions/events involving the Universityor the use of its name require prior review and written approval by (1) the respective Program DirectorUniversity of St. Augustine for Health Sciences 62