Academic Standing, Warning, Probation, and Dismissal
All students are required to attain a grade-point average of 3.0 (B) or
higher throughout the physical therapy curriculum. In all courses that
require laboratory practical examinations of patient assessment skills,
students must earn a grade of at least B in each practical examination
in order to pass the courses. Courses designated as Pass/Fail require
the equivalent of a B grade to pass. Students may earn one grade of
C+ during the curriculum, as long as the overall grade-point
average remains at a 3.0.
Each term the faculty reviews the
scholastic record of all enrolled students and makes recommendations to
the director for warning, probationary status, or dismissal of
students. The graduate program director notifies the student in
writing of any action taken.
Student Appeals
Academic decisions are not appealable. An academic review may be
granted if the student presents written evidence of technical error or
the existence of extenuating circumstances that were not taken into
consideration at the time the academic decision was made. Students
should consult the Student Handbook of the University of Medicine
and Dentistry of New Jersey-School of Health Related Professions for
further information.
