Student Handbook

Leave of Absence ......................................................................................... 54 Involuntary Leave of Absence ............................................................................ 55 Exemption from Course Requirements ................................................................... 55 Auditing Courses .......................................................................................... 55 Examinations .............................................................................................. 56 Statement on Student Use of Educational Materials .................................................... 57 AcademicProgressandDegreeRequirements ........................................................... 57 Examinations .............................................................................................. 58 Grading System ........................................................................................... 59 Grade Submission and Posting ............................................................................ 59 Grade Changes ............................................................................................ 59 Didactic Course Remediation ............................................................................. 60 Student Grievances and Appeals of Final Grade ......................................................... 61 Evaluation of Student Academic Performance ............................................................ 62 Ineligibility to Advance ................................................................................... 63 Academic Dismissal ...................................................................................... 63 Appeal of Academic Dismissal ............................................................................................................ 64 Readmitted Student ...................................................................................... 64 Students Repeating a Year of Study ...................................................................... 64 Disciplinary Action ........................................................................................ 65 Class Ranking .............................................................................................. 65 Dean’ s List ................................................................................................ 65 Non-matriculated Students .............................................................................. 65 Requirements for Graduation ........................................................................... 66 Commencement Participation Policy .................................................................................................. 66 WithdrawalProcess ...................................................................................... 66 Refunds ................................................................................................... 66 Transfer Credit ............................................................................................ 67 Student Coursework ..................................................................................... 67 Degrees ................................................................................................... 67 National Board Examination for the Doctor of Optometry .............................................. 68 State Licensure for the Doctor of Optometry ........................................................... 68 Commencement .......................................................................................... 68

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