Applicants who were dismissed from the Bellin College graduate program have one calendar year from the dismissal date to apply for re-entry. The ability to re-apply does not stipulate a guarantee, promise or other agreement concerning acceptance to the program, option placement, academic plan, or transfer of credits. Former students who exited Bellin College for reasons other than dismissal will follow the standard admission policy and procedures. All applicants must not have a hold status.
Procedure for Re-Entry – DPT
- Complete a Graduate Re-Entry Application Program form and provide supporting documentation as needed. Submit it to the Admissions office. The re-entry application should include:
- A personal statement highlighting any extenuating circumstances leading to the dismissal, behavioral changes that will contribute to success, etc.
- Contact information including address, home telephone and cell phone numbers and email address.
- Official transcripts from other institutions.
- The application for re-entry is reviewed by the DPT Program Committee and all applicants are interviewed by the DPT Program Committee. A decision to readmit may be contingent on space available in the program.
- The student will be notified of the committee’s decision, which is final. The committee will make one of two decisions:
- Accept the re-entry application
- Deny the re-entry application
- If the DPT Program committee denies re-entry, the students’ opportunities for readmission are exhausted.
- If the DPT Program committee accepts the re-entry, the student will be admitted with the probationary requirement that all program course work must be completed at Bellin College and failure to earn a C in any course will result in permanent dismissal from the College.
- Applicants who are re-admitted will have a plan of study developed according to current policies, procedures, and timelines. It is the responsibility of the applicant to meet with the DPT Program Director to discuss the plan of study. Failure to meet this requirement will result in automatic of the re-entry application denial.
- The date of re-entry is determined by the committee based on classroom, lab, and clinical resources. Students will be bound by the qualifications of The Bellin College Physical Therapy Guide – Handbook and Catalog in effect at the time of re-entry.
- Depending on the circumstances, re-entry students may be required to remediate theory, lab and/or practicum courses as designated by a Personal Assessment for Student Success (PASS) Plan. A PASS plan is designed and implemented to help ensure student success with both course work and certification after re-entry.