Faculty Handbook

2. The cumulative GPA falls below 2.00; or, 3. A grade of "F" is earned for any clinic (third- or fourth-year clinics), whether on or off campus; or,

4. Three grades of "D" or below are earned in an academic term. Placement on probation will appear on the academic transcript.

Ineligibility to Advance The Dean for Academic Affairs, in consultation with the Committee on Course and Standing, may determine that a student is not in good academic standing and ineligible to advance in the Professional OD Program** when they are deemed incapable of fulfilling institutional or academic requirements. Ineligibility to advance in the professional program is immediate when: 1. Two grades of "F" are earned in the same course, regardless of whether the course was remediated or retaken; or 2. Two or more grades of “F” are received in the same term; or 3. Two consecutive grades of "F" are earned in clinic (third- and fourth-year clinics), whether on or off campus; or 4. The term or cumulative GPA is less than 2.00 after having been on probation for two semesters/three consecutive quarters; or 5. The term GPA is 1.00 or less **A student who is ineligible to advance in the professional program is subject to academic dismissal or may be required to satisfactorily repeat portions of the curriculum. Academic Dismissal Academic dismissal is reserved for those situations where the student is deemed incapable of fulfilling institutional or academic requirements in a timely manner. When the Committee on Course and Standing is considering a student for academic dismissal, the student shall be notified in writing by the Office for Academic Affairs that such a recommendation is to be considered. The student shall, at their option, (a) voluntarily withdraw from the program, (b) submit a written statement of mitigating circumstances to the committee for consideration, or (c) appear personally to explain any mitigating circumstance(s) before the Committee on Course and Standing makes its recommendation to the Dean for Academic Affairs. The student will have the opportunity to meet with the Dean to review their case. Appeal of Academic Dismissal A student may appeal the academic dismissal decision by writing to the President of the College within one week of written notification of dismissal by the Dean for Academic Affairs. Readmitted Student For the student who is separated from the College because of academic problems, or voluntarily leaves and then is readmitted, the following will apply: 1. The student’s transcript will contain their complete academic record at the College. A notation will appear indicating the date and the reason for separation e.g., withdrawal, dismissal, etc., as well as the notation and date of readmission.

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