Student Handbook

Leave of Absence ......................................................................................... 55 Involuntary Leave of Absence ............................................................................ 56 Exemption from Course Requirements ................................................................... 56 Auditing Courses .......................................................................................... 56 Examinations .............................................................................................. 57 Statement on Student Use of Educational Materials .................................................... 58 AcademicProgressandDegreeRequirements ........................................................... 58 Examinations .............................................................................................. 59 Grading System ........................................................................................... 60 Grade Submission and Posting ............................................................................ 60 Grade Changes ............................................................................................ 60 Didactic Course Remediation ............................................................................. 61 Student Grievances and Appeals of Final Grade ......................................................... 62 Evaluation of Student Academic Performance ............................................................ 63 Ineligibility to Advance ................................................................................... 64 Academic Dismissal ...................................................................................... 64 Appeal of Academic Dismissal ............................................................................................................ 65 Readmitted Student ...................................................................................... 65 Students Repeating a Year of Study ...................................................................... 65 Disciplinary Action ........................................................................................ 66 Class Ranking .............................................................................................. 66 Dean’ s List ................................................................................................ 66 Non-matriculated Students .............................................................................. 66 Requirements for Graduation ........................................................................... 67 Commencement Participation Policy .................................................................................................. 67 WithdrawalProcess ...................................................................................... 67 Refunds ................................................................................................... 67 Transfer Credit ............................................................................................ 68 Student Coursework ..................................................................................... 68 Degrees ................................................................................................... 68 National Board Examination for the Doctor of Optometry .............................................. 69 State Licensure for the Doctor of Optometry ........................................................... 69 Commencement .......................................................................................... 69

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