Students will be placed on academic probation for the following reasons:
1. receipt of a "D" or "F" grade
2. Cumulative GPA of less than 2.0
Any student receiving a “D” or "F" grade in a course or grade point average below 2.0 (4.0=A) for a semester will automatically be placed on probation. Probationary status may also be given to a student who does not receive an "F" grade or who earns a grade point average above 2.0 if, in the judgment of the faculty, the student has not made satisfactory progress toward the adequate professional development necessary for the proper treatment of patients. Other sanctions may be imposed at the discretion of the Periodic Assessment Committee subject o the Dean’s approval.
A student who receives a semester grade of "F" in any course while on probation or who receives two consecutive probationary periods may be assessed by the Periodic Assessment Committee to determine if they should repeat all or part of a year, or dismissal from the program.
Students on academic probation for two consecutive semesters may be dismissed.
If the course deficiencies are satisfactorily remediated as directed by the course director, and the student receives no further major academic deficiencies for the specified term (i.e. course grade of F, one or more D’s, academic or professional misconduct), the probationary status will be lifted. Failure to satisfactorily remediate these item(s) or continued poor academic performance may lead to an extended probationary period or more severe sanctions, such as limiting ability to receive student aid, repeating a year, or may result in dismissal from the program.
