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

Entry-level SectionThe University requires that all students enrolled in the professional education programs have a 2.50grade point average (GPA) after the completion of 58 credits for OT and PT, and 54 credits for OPA inthe academic curriculum to continue in the respective program. If a student does not achieve this levelthey are dismissed from the program.Academic Progression Warning1. An emailed letter of academic concern will be issued to any student who has a grade at mid-termbelow a “C” level. The intent of the concern letter is to notify the student of less than satisfactoryacademic progress and the potential for course failure. A student receiving an academic concernemail letter at mid-term must first contact by phone, email or meet with the instructor(s) for thecourse(s) within one (1) week of receipt of the concern letter. The student and courseinstructor(s) will discuss the student’s performance, and the student will develop a plan,approved by the instructor, to improve future performance. The student must then contact his/heradvisor of the plan. If a student does not contact his/her course instructor, a note will be placed inthe student’s academic file noting the failure to comply with this policy.2. An Academic Warning will be given to any student who is not in academic good standing at theconclusion of any trimester. The intent of the academic warning is to notify the student of lessthan satisfactory academic progress. A student receiving an academic warning at the end of thetrimester must contact his/her advisor during the first week of the subsequent trimester anddevelop a plan, approved by the student’s advisor, to improve future performance.Academic Progression Probation1. A student who makes a grade of “D” in any course will be placed on academic probation andmust undergo remediation and repeat the course for credit. Such students will be made aware inwriting that they are “at risk” for failure to complete the program.• A student who is no longer in good academic standing must meet with the instructor and theirfaculty advisor to develop a plan for remediation and monitoring. The plan may allow themto take additional coursework with the approval of the Program Director.• The student must receive a grade of “C” or better on the retake to progress academically.• If the student receives a grade of “C” or better, the student will be taken off AcademicProbation.• If the student receives a grade below “C” when retaking a course, the student will bedismissed.2. Any student who is on probation may not participate in any work-study program unless approvedby the Program Director. Students placed on probation are at risk of not graduating from theuniversity and not passing the national board exams.3. Any student who does not successfully complete the coursework necessary to exit probation maybe at risk of being denied federal financial aid due to not maintaining Satisfactory AcademicProgress.Dismissal1. A student will be dismissed from the program if:• An “F” is received in any course;• Two grades of “D” are received.• A student receiving a failing grade during fieldwork/internship is also subject to this policy(see the Student Policies Related to Clinical Education section on s 100 - 101).• After the completion of 58 credits, the student has a grade point average below 2.5.2. The Registrar notifies the APRC and the Program Director of any students who are beingrecommended for academic dismissal. The student will be notified of their dismissal by theRegistrar.3. A student may appeal the dismissal to the Academic Appeals Committee (see following section).If an appeal is successful, a re-admission agreement between the student and the ProgramDirector (or Dean) is made that documents the conditions for continuation at the University. Re-University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences 69