Sanctions for Violations of Standards for Academic Social or Professional Conduct

A student’s failure or inability to satisfy the DPTE’s standards for academic, social, or professional conduct (including technical standards) may subject the student to sanctions up to and including dismissal from the program. The procedures for the sanctioning process depend on whether the sanction is identified a “lesser sanction” (e.g., written concern, academic warning or professional warning) or a “serious sanction.” (e.g., probation, suspension, or dismissal). The terms and provisions set forth below apply.

Academic Standing: Good academic standing implies that a student has not been dismissed and is not on academic probation or suspension. Good academic standing includes students who are on academic or professional warning and who are continuing through the program.

All grading and evaluation is based on the student’s ability to attain the competencies within the objectives outlined for each area of study. A student whose performance falls below the minimum acceptable standard(s) for any area of study will be notified of such deficiency by the professor of the course.

Academic Progression is defined as progression from one module to the next. The DPTSREC reviews student standing and makes recommendations for student progression to the Program Director/Associate Chair.

1.   A student with any outstanding grades of Incomplete (I) or Unsatisfactory (U) on the student's academic record or with a cumulative grade point average of less than 3.0 may not be recommended for progression.

2.   When considering a student for progression, it is appropriate to consider professional, ethical, and personal conduct.

3.   A student shall not progress if any legal and financial requirements of the University have not been satisfied.