All courses require a final grade of 77% or better.
When a final grade of less than C is earned, the course facilitator is to notify both the student and DPT Program Director in writing (an email is acceptable) within one week of assigning the grade. The student will then receive a letter from the DPT Program Director informing them of the Repeat and Progression Policy. The student must retake the course and achieve a successful score.
A student receiving a final grade of less than 77% in a Physical Therapy course should be aware:
- A student may be allowed to continue in their program while on probation.
- A student’s curriculum plan may be altered and likely extend the student’s graduation date.
- Any failed course may be repeated one time only, when the course is next available (following year).
- Each student situation will be reviewed on an individual basis by the Program Director and the Dean of Students and Allied Health.
The student will be notified in writing of their individual situation and must complete the requirements outlined in their Student Performance Notification (SPN) to avoid dismissal from the program.
An incomplete status must be addressed in order for students to progress in the curriculum. (See Incomplete Policy).
Repeat and Progression Policy
Two DPT courses can be repeated once in an effort to remove the unsatisfactory grade from the individual’s GPA computation. Students requesting to repeat a course (second attempt at the same Bellin College course) must submit a written appeal to the DPT Program Director.
Repeating a course will require a modification to the student’s plan of study and will result in a delay of anticipated graduation date (possibly by one year). Subsequent course enrollment will be dependent upon meeting prerequisite or co-requisite requirements of the course.
Students who receive a final grade below a C in a repeated course will be dismissed from the program. Appeal for readmission after dismissal may be done per policy.
A course repeat related to ethical, legal, moral, or competency standards violations will be reviewed on an individual basis by the DPT Program Director and the Dean. The decision is final.