Student Handbook

Student Leave Requests from Courses and Clinic ................................................................................... 52 Leave of Absence .................................................................................................................................... 53 Involuntary Leave of Absence ................................................................................................................. 54 Exemption from Course Requirements .................................................................................................. 54 Auditing Courses ..................................................................................................................................... 54 Examinations........................................................................................................................................... 55 Statement on Student Use of Educational Materials ............................................................................ 56 Academic Progress and Degree Requirements ....................................................................................... 56 Examinations........................................................................................................................................... 57 Grading System....................................................................................................................................... 58 Grade Submission and Posting ................................................................................................................ 58 Grade Changes ........................................................................................................................................ 58 Didactic Course Remediation ................................................................................................................. 59 Student Grievances and Appeals of Final Grade ................................................................................... 60 Evaluation of Student Academic Performance........................................................................................ 61 Ineligibility to Advance........................................................................................................................... 62 Academic Dismissal ............................................................................................................................... 62 Readmitted Student ............................................................................................................................... 63 Students Repeating a Year of Study ....................................................................................................... 63 Disciplinary Action .................................................................................................................................. 64 Class Ranking........................................................................................................................................... 64 Dean’ s List .............................................................................................................................................. 64 Non-matriculated Students................................................................................................................... 64 Requirements for Graduation ............................................................................................................... 65 WithdrawalProcess ................................................................................................................................ 65 Refunds ................................................................................................................................................... 65 Transfer Credit ........................................................................................................................................ 66 Student Coursework............................................................................................................................... 66 Degrees................................................................................................................................................... 66 National Board Examination for the Doctor of Optometry.................................................................... 67 State Licensure for the Doctor of Optometry ....................................................................................... 67 Commencement ..................................................................................................................................... 67 Appeal of Academic Dismissal .............................................................................................................................................. 63

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