A progression deferment is defined as a temporary:
- Voluntary suspension of enrollment in a degree program for not more than one year. It is allowed for undergraduate students who need, for various approved reasons, to voluntarily suspend degree progression.
- Students must be in good standing and do not have to follow the standard reapplication process when ready to return to Bellin College, provided not more than one year has passed since the last semester of enrollment.
- Involuntary suspension of enrollment in a degree program for no more than one year due to inability to progress because of course scheduling.
- Students returning will be placed on academic probation.
- Return to Bellin College is dependent on space availability.
Students must meet with the appropriate Academic Advisor to begin the process and access the required paperwork. Students may also need to notify the appropriate Student Services personnel, depending on future enrollment status.
- The appropriate Academic Advisor will assist the student in completing the undergraduate exit form.
- A student must request a voluntary deferment at or near the completion of a currently enrolled semester, otherwise, an elective exit (withdrawal) is required.
- A student is not allowed to be enrolled at any other institution of higher education for credit during the deferment.
- A progression deferment is not considered a leave of absence (LOA), as defined by the U.S. Department of Education.
- A student will notify Bellin College of a projected return date for enrollment. A return to Bellin College must occur within one year pending availability, otherwise, the students will be changed to withdrawn and will need to follow the readmit procedure.
Comprehensive Exam Policy - DScPT Only
DSc students will also have to partake in one pass/fail comprehensive examination. This oral examination will cover biostatistics and research topics. If competency is not shown the student will have the opportunity to study for and take a second examination on the area(s) not passed. Students who are unable to pass the examination in two attempts may be dismissed from the program, audit previous coursework, or may complete independent study or additional coursework. The requirement for an individual student will be determined by recommendation from the faculty and committee members. The fee for taking the comprehensive exam is $250. The comprehensive examination will take place after completion of both DSC751 Biostatistics I, DSC752 Biostatistics II, DSC901 Research Methodologies and Doctoral Project I, and DSC902 Research Methodologies and Doctoral Project II.