Student Handbook

Leave of Absence..................................................................................................................................... 57 Involuntary Leave of Absence ................................................................................................................. 58 Religious Observances Policy................................................................................................................... 58 Exemption from Course Requirements ................................................................................................... 59 Auditing Courses ..................................................................................................................................... 60 Examinations ........................................................................................................................................... 60 Statement on Student Use of Educational Materials ............................................................................. 61 Academic Progress and Degree Requirements ........................................................................................ 61 Grading System ....................................................................................................................................... 62 Grade Submission and Posting ................................................................................................................. 62 Grade Changes ........................................................................................................................................ 63 Didactic Course Remediation .................................................................................................................. 63 Student Grievances and Appeals of Final Grade .................................................................................... 64 Evaluation of Student Academic Performance......................................................................................... 65 Ineligibility to Advance ........................................................................................................................... 66 Academic Dismissal ................................................................................................................................ 66 Appeal of Academic Dismissal ............................................................................................................ 67 Readmitted Student ................................................................................................................................ 67 Students Repeating a Year of Study ........................................................................................................ 67 Disciplinary Action .................................................................................................................................. 68 Class Ranking ........................................................................................................................................... 68 Dean’s List............................................................................................................................................... 68 Non-matriculated Students ................................................................................................................... 68 Commencement...................................................................................................................................... 69 Conferral of Degrees.......................................................................................................................... 69 Requirements for Graduation ............................................................................................................. 69 Commencement Participation Policy .................................................................................................. 69 WithdrawalProcess ................................................................................................................................ 70 Refunds ................................................................................................................................................... 71 Transfer Credit......................................................................................................................................... 71 Student Coursework ............................................................................................................................... 72 National Board Examination for the Doctor of Optometry..................................................................... 72 State Licensure for the Doctor of Optometry ........................................................................................ 72

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