UAGM DPT Student Handbook

What is the purpose of the Academic Advising policy in the department?

• To ensure fair and equitable academic advising for all students

• To assign academic advisors randomly to students

• To prioritize certain students for academic advising

• To limit the number of academic advisors available

1. What is one of the general attendance expectations for students?

• • Students are expected to arrive late for all classes

• • Students are expected to take personal days on exam days

• • Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes, including labs, clinical assignments, and off-site events

• Students are allowed a total of 10 personal days per academic year.

1. When are students expected to submit faculty and course evaluations?

• Never, faculty do not need feedback.

• • At the beginning of each course

• • At the conclusion of each course

• • Once a year

1. What happens if a student does not attain a passing outcome on the third attempt of a skill check?

• • The student is given another chance

• • The student is given a lower grade

• This is not a possibility because there are only two attempts for a skill check.

• • The student will not fulfill the requirements of the course and cannot progress in the course

1. What happens if a student earns less than 80% on a practical examination attempt?

• • The student passes the exam

• • The student must retake the exam

• • The student gets an automatic “A” grade

• The students is dismissed from the program

1. Within how many business days are examination scores and results typically communicated to students (i.e., posted on Blackboard)?

• • Within 3 business days

• • Within 5 business days

• • Within 7 business days

• Within a week

1. What are the three components for maintaining good academic standing in the DPT program?

• • A minimum cumulative GPA ≥ 3.0, earning ≤ 2 Cs, and successful completion of all DPT courses

• • A minimum cumulative GPA ≥ 2.5, earning ≤ 1 C, and successful completion of half of the DPT courses

• • A minimum cumulative GPA ≥ 3.5, earning no Cs, and successful completion of some DPT courses

• • C. A minimum cumulative GPA of 4.0, earning no Cs on some DPT courses

1. Who is responsible for reviewing students’ academic status and making decisions regarding progression?

• The student's mentor

• • The university’s administration

• • The student’s peers

• • The Department Chair in collaboration with the Student Progression Committee

1. What happens when a student receives their first final grade of “C” in a course while maintaining a GPA at 3.0 or higher?

• • The student is dismissed from the program

• • The student is placed in Academic Probation

• • The student is placed on Academic Warning

• There is no consequence because they maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher

1. What is the immediate response when an accident or injury occurs on the campus premises?

• • The individual or a witness must immediately call the Security Office

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• • The individual or a witness must go to the local police department

• • The individual or a witness must inform the Department Chair

• • The individual or a witness must call

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