Student Handbook

Leave of Absence .................................................................................................................................... 57 Involuntary Leave of Absence................................................................................................................. 58 Religious Observances Policy .................................................................................................................. 58 Exemption from Course Requirements .................................................................................................. 60 Auditing Courses ..................................................................................................................................... 60 Examinations........................................................................................................................................... 60 Statement on Student Use of Educational Materials ............................................................................ 61 Academic Progress and Degree Requirements ....................................................................................... 62 Grading System....................................................................................................................................... 62 Grade Submission and Posting ................................................................................................................ 63 Grade Changes ........................................................................................................................................ 63 Didactic Course Remediation ................................................................................................................. 64 Student Grievances and Appeals of Final Grade ................................................................................... 65 Evaluation of Student Academic Performance........................................................................................ 66 Ineligibility to Advance........................................................................................................................... 67 Academic Dismissal ............................................................................................................................... 67 Appeal of Academic Dismissal ........................................................................................................... 67 Readmitted Student ............................................................................................................................... 68 Students Repeating a Year of Study ....................................................................................................... 68 Disciplinary Action.................................................................................................................................. 68 Class Ranking........................................................................................................................................... 69 Dean’s List .............................................................................................................................................. 69 Non-matriculated Students................................................................................................................... 69 Commencement ..................................................................................................................................... 70 Conferral of Degrees ......................................................................................................................... 70 Requirements for Graduation ............................................................................................................. 70 Commencement Participation Policy .................................................................................................. 70 WithdrawalProcess ................................................................................................................................ 71 Refunds ................................................................................................................................................... 72 Transfer Credit ........................................................................................................................................ 72 Student Coursework............................................................................................................................... 73 National Board Examination for the Doctor of Optometry .................................................................... 73 State Licensure for the Doctor of Optometry ....................................................................................... 73

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