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College of Chiropractic Academic Standing Policy AS.039


POLICY NUMBER: AS.039 

EFFECTIVE DATE: 10/1/2018 

APPROVAL DATE: 11/7/201

REVISION APPROVAL DATE:09/07/2023

REVISED DATE: 8/15/2019, 8/1/2023

PURPOSE: Modification of academic restriction designations to allow for the early intervention for students who begin struggling academically.

ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY: N/A

SCOPE: Students, Faculty and Staff of the College of Chiropractic, University Advising

RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY: Academic Affairs

RECIPIENTS: Students, Faculty and Staff of COC, Registrar, University Advisement

PUBLICATIONS: University Catalog, Student Handbook

DEFINITIONS: N/A

POLICY TITLE


College of Chiropractic Academic Standing Policy

POLICY STATEMENT


Good Standing Requirements

In order for students to maintain Good Standing, they must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 and a completion rate equal to or greater than 70%.

Academic Warning (AW):

Students who meet any of the following criteria will be placed on Academic Warning:

•    Cumulative and Quarter GPA of 2.0- 2.49

•    Less than a 70% completion rate

•    Have failed a course.

•    Have not successfully passed national board exam.

o    Part 1 by the end of their 7th academic quarter

•    Successfully completed less than 18 credit hours per quarter

Academic Probation (AP):

Students will be placed on Academic Probation if their cumulative GPA falls below 2.0 and/or they have failed the same course two times.

Academic Dismissal (AD):

A student will be dismissed from the program if he/she fails to meet the conditions of the Academic Performance Contract (APC).

PROCEDURE(S)


    Academic Warning: Students placed on academic warning must complete the following requirements:

•    Register for the number of credit hours determined in accordance with the DCP Progression Policy AS.040

•    Retake failed course(s) the next quarter.

•    Must meet with assigned academic advisor.

•    Must meet with academic advisor to receive a national board plan.

Academic Probation: Students who are placed on Academic Probation must follow the below requirements:

•    Placement on an Academic Performance Contract (APC)

•    Limited to no more than 20 credit hours when cumulative GPA falls below 2.0.

•    Retake failed course(s) the next quarter.

•    Retake failed board(s)

OTHER NOTES


   Approved by Academic Affairs on 11/7/17. Revision Approved by Academic Affairs 8/16/18, 8/26/2018, 8/1/2023