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Academic Progression
Academic probation is assigned to a student who earns a quarterly academic grade point average (GPA) between 2.5 and 2.99 (A = 4.0), and/or whose cumulative academic GPA falls between 2.5 and 2.99 at any time. A remediation plan to address probation will be determined by the student and the student's academic advisor and documented. A student must earn a quarterly and cumulative academic GPA of 3.0 or greater at the end of the quarter during which the student is on academic probation, or be placed again on academic probation. A student who incurs academic probation for the third time will be dismissed from the program, even if the cumulative academic GPA is 3.0 or greater.
A student who earns a grade of D or less in a required course must repeat that course or an approved equivalent. In a repeated course, the new grade will replace the earlier grade in the cumulative academic GPA. Failure to receive a grade of C or better in a repeated course will result in dismissal from the program. A student who earns a grade of D or less in two or more required courses, regardless of the grade earned in a repeated course and regardless of the cumulative academic GPA will be dismissed from the program.
A student who earns a quarterly academic GPA of less than 2.5 at any point during his/her course of study will be dismissed from the program.
A student who fails to meet the stated criteria for the comprehensive examination will be dismissed from the program.
A cumulative academic GPA of 3.0 or greater is required for graduation.
Clinical Progression
Clinical probation is assigned to a student who earns a grade of C or less in a clinical practicum, internship, or externship. Although the clinical contact hours may be used to meet CFCC (ASHA) certification requirements, the student is required to repeat the clinical education course before progressing further in the clinical sequence. A remediation plan to address clinical probation will be determined by the student, the student's academic advisor, and the clinical education coordinator, and documented. Failure to achieve a grade of B or higher in any subsequent clinical education course will result in dismissal from the program.
The faculty reserves the right to request the withdrawal of any student whose conduct or performance demonstrates lack of fitness for continuance in a health profession. Any such student not voluntarily withdrawing will be dismissed from the program.
Interrupted Program
Any student who wishes or needs to interrupt their program must fulfill the following requirements:
- Meet with the Program Director and work out a plan of action before leaving the program.
- Complete all degree requirements within four years (master's program) and eight years (doctoral program) of the beginning of the first quarter in which the student is enrolled in the department.
- Follow all appropriate leave of absence/withdrawal procedures and policies as defined by Rush University.
College of Health Sciences/Rush University Academic Policies
Academic policies specific to the College of Health Sciences are located at http://www.rushu.rush.edu/catalog/acadprograms/chs/chsacadpolicies.html. In addition, the Academic Resources and Policies section of this catalog contains Rush University academic policies. |
