Student Handbook

Leave of Absence..................................................................................................................................... 56 Involuntary Leave of Absence ................................................................................................................. 57 Religious Observances Policy................................................................................................................... 57 Exemption from Course Requirements ................................................................................................... 58 Auditing Courses ..................................................................................................................................... 59 Examinations ........................................................................................................................................... 59 Statement on Student Use of Educational Materials ............................................................................. 60 Academic Progress and Degree Requirements ........................................................................................ 60 Grading System ....................................................................................................................................... 61 Grade Submission and Posting ................................................................................................................. 61 Grade Changes ........................................................................................................................................ 62 Didactic Course Remediation .................................................................................................................. 62 Student Grievances and Appeals of Final Grade .................................................................................... 63 Evaluation of Student Academic Performance......................................................................................... 64 Ineligibility to Advance ........................................................................................................................... 65 Academic Dismissal ................................................................................................................................ 65 Appeal of Academic Dismissal ............................................................................................................ 66 Readmitted Student ................................................................................................................................ 66 Students Repeating a Year of Study ........................................................................................................ 66 Disciplinary Action .................................................................................................................................. 67 Class Ranking ........................................................................................................................................... 67 Dean’ s List............................................................................................................................................... 67 Non-matriculated Students ................................................................................................................... 67 Commencement...................................................................................................................................... 68 Conferral of Degrees.......................................................................................................................... 68 Requirements for Graduation ............................................................................................................. 68 Commencement Participation Policy .................................................................................................. 68 WithdrawalProcess ................................................................................................................................ 69 Refunds ................................................................................................................................................... 70 Transfer Credit......................................................................................................................................... 70 Student Coursework ............................................................................................................................... 71 National Board Examination for the Doctor of Optometry..................................................................... 71 State Licensure for the Doctor of Optometry ........................................................................................ 71

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