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 two grades of C+ during the curriculum, as long as the overall grade-point average remains at a 3.0.
Each semester, 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.
