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

Entry-level SectionStudents geographically distant from the University of St. Augustine campus may be allowed to appearbefore the AAC meeting via phone conference solely at the discretion of the AAC committee.Should the student not agree to the decision of the Appeals Committee, the student has the right of anappeal to the President or appointed designee. The appeal must be submitted, in writing, within five (5)business days to the President. Upon request, the President or designee will review pertinent records;including a review of the process to ensure that it was correctly followed, and may meet with the AppealsCommittee and the student. The President or designee will follow the process as established in thisHandbook and ensure that the process is followed. If the final decision by the president results indismissal, the student will no longer be permitted to remain in any course.Dismissal policies will be implemented as fairly and equitably as possible considering all extenuatingcircumstances.Following the decision of the President or his/her designee, the student has the right to request bindingarbitration. This is the only remaining recourse for the student. The arbitrator will be applied from theAmerican Arbitrator Association or equivalent and the cost will be shared between the student and theUniversity.Once a final appeals decision on academic dismissal has been rendered, the student does not have accessto the appeals process for this same issue again.Program Transfer PolicyAll transfer requests will be considered on an individual basis and are contingent upon space availability.Incoming StudentsIncoming (new) students who want to request transfer of their admission to another degree program mustmake a request in writing (email is acceptable) to the Director of Admissions at least six (6) weeks priorto the start of the trimester. To be considered, the student must have successfully completed all of therequired prerequisites for the program to which he/she is requesting transfer. The Director of Admissionswill notify the student via email of the outcome of the request. Please note: The start and completiondates of students who transfer between degree programs may be extended.First Term StudentsTransfer request forms must be submitted to the student’s current program director by midterm of the firsttrimester. Transfer requests not received by the mid-term deadline will be considered during thesubsequent trimester. To be considered, the student must have successfully completed all of the requiredprerequisites for the program to which he/she is requesting transfer.Second Term (and beyond) StudentsTransfer request forms must be submitted to the student’s current program director by midterm of thecurrent trimester.Transfer Request Process for Current StudentsIn order to be considered for a program transfer, a student must:• Be in good academic standing at the time of the request. Transfer requests will not be consideredfrom students who are currently remediating or retaking coursework, who are under review forappeal or professional misconduct, or who are on academic probation. Transfer requests fromstudents who are on approved leave of absence will be considered.• Complete the Transfer Request form located in the myUSA portal Students tab.• Submit the completed form to:1. His/her current program director2. The program director of the degree program to which the student is seeking transfer3. Student Services office for final review by the Registrar and Director of Admissions.The Director of Admissions will approve only if the student has successfully completedall of the required prerequisites for the program to which he/she is requesting transfer.University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences 71