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ACADEMIC PROBATION POLICIES

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is the baseline standard a student should be performing at academically in any given program. The University recognizes that at times a student may experience academic difficulty due to personal, financial, health, or issues with classroom content that may be temporary in nature. Students failing to meet the terms of SAP for their program may be placed on academic probation to provide them with a defined period to re-establish SAP.

Students receiving financial aid should review the financial aid standards of the satisfactory academic progress policy to understand the impact their academic performance may have on their financial aid eligibility. The financial aid standards of satisfactory academic progress policy are different than the Satisfactory Academic Policy for Academic Standing.

SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP)

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is calculated at the conclusion of each trimester of enrollment.

Students enrolled at Logan University will have SAP calculated based on all attempted courses. Completed programs are not calculated into SAP.

CHANGING DEGREE PROGRAMS AND SAP CALCULATION

When a student changes level of degree, the credits and grades that do not count toward the new degree will not be included in the satisfactory academic progress determination for the new program.

Should a student change their program of study and remain at the same level of degree, the current SAP status will remain in effect, regardless of whether the courses, credits, and grades count toward the new program of study.

QUALITATIVE: CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (CGPA)

DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC

Doctor of Chiropractic Students who matriculated before Spring 2018 and maintained consecutive enrollment must achieve a CGPA of 2.0 or higher at the end of each trimester of enrollment.

Doctor of Chiropractic students who matriculated during or after Spring 2018 must achieve a CGPA of 2.25 or higher at the end of each trimester of enrollment.

DOCTOR OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION, DOCTOR OF EDUCATION & MASTER OF SCIENCE PROGRAMS

Doctor of Health Professions Education (DHPE), Doctor of Education (EdD) and Master of Science students must achieve a CGPA of 3.0 or higher at the end of each trimester of enrollment. Registered Dietitian students must obtain a grade of B or higher in all courses completed.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HUMAN BIOLOGY DEGREE PROGRAM

Undergraduate students must achieve a CGPA of 2.0 or higher at the end of each trimester of enrollment (Exception Bachelor of Science Life Science – see below).

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE LIFE SCIENCE PROGRAM

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Life Science degree program must have a minimum 2.75 cumulative grade point average before beginning courses in the Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) program in order to be accepted. Therefore, at the end of each trimester of enrollment, Bachelor of Science in Life Science students must achieve a CGPA of 2.75 or higher at the end of each trimester of enrollment. Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences students may not be fully accepted to begin the DC program while on academic probation in the bachelor's program.

QUANTITATIVE: MAXIMUM TIME FRAME OR PACE

PACE is the federal government’s definition of Progress to Academic Degree. The maximum length of time to receive financial aid for an academic program is 150 percent of the published length of the educational program. A student must complete (receive a passing grade) in a minimum of 66.66 percent of the attempted cumulative credits each term to maintain PACE.

The following will be considered in a student’s PACE calculation:

  1. Any grade counted as attempted hours on the transcript.

    1. Hours attempted, including withdrawn courses, incomplete courses, and repeated courses.

  2. If a course is dropped within the designated add/drop period, it is not counted toward attempted hours.

  3. Transfer credits are considered credits attempted and completed toward completing the student’s program.

QUANTITATIVE: PACE: FIRST TRIMESTER STUDENTS ONLY

DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC

A student must complete (with a passing grade) at least 50 percent of the total attempted credit hours in the first trimester of the Doctor of Chiropractic program. Total credits attempted is equal to those credit hours the individual student enrolled in during their first trimester as a Doctor of Chiropractic student at Logan University. This policy is for first time trimester one students only and excludes transfer students. If a student fails to pass the 50 percent total attempted hours on the first trimester, they will be placed on Academic Probation I.

ALL OTHER PROGRAMS

For the purpose of monitoring a student’s academic progress, specific to PACE during a student’s first trimester at Logan University, first trimester students (excludes transfer students) will have their PACE calculated as follows:

  • One course:

    • PACE will not be calculated until the second trimester. Second trimester students will be measured on the standard PACE calculation as outlined in the SAP policy.

  • Two or more courses (up to 11 credit hours):

    • A student must complete (receive a passing grade) in 50% of the total attempted courses.

  • Students enrolled in 12 or more credit hours must complete 66.6% of the total hours attempted as outlined in the standard SAP policy.

This first trimester policy outlined above is for academic probation only and does not impact the financial aid policy.

QUANTITATIVE: LENGTH OF PROGRAM

DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC

The maximum number of credit hours to receive financial aid as a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree student is 365 attempted credit hours. DC students must finish their degree in 15 trimesters from the date of initial enrollment, and/or within the total 365 attempted credit hours, whichever comes first.

DOCTOR OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION & DOCTOR OF EDUCATION

DHPE and EdD students must finish coursework within seven calendar years from the date of initial enrollment.

MASTER OF SCIENCE

Master of Science students must finish coursework within five calendar years from the date of initial enrollment.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Bachelor of Science students must finish coursework within seven calendar years from the date of initial enrollment. If a student fails to complete a bachelor's degree within seven calendar years, they will be sent to the Student Advancement Committee (SAC) for review and recommendations for a final decision regarding their enrollment status.

ACADEMIC PROBATION I

COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC

In the event one of the following circumstances is present, a student will be placed on Academic Probation I:

  1. A student fails to meet any of the criteria outlined in the satisfactory academic progress (SAP) policy; or

  2. A student fails three or more courses in a single trimester; or

  3. A student has repeated the same course two more times and has not yet earned credit for the course; or

  4. A first trimester student who fails to meet 50 percent of the total attempted credit hours.

Students will receive a letter from the Office of the Registrar notifying them of their probation status. The letter will outline the terms of their probation. The plan may include regular meetings with their ASC, as well as referrals to other resources to assist them in returning to good academic standing. Following the terms of the student’s probation letter is a requirement of enrollment, and failure to do so may be cause for academic suspension.

To return to good academic standing, the student must complete all terms of their probation as outlined, including, but not limited to, earning the required satisfactory course grades in their registered courses to successfully return all measures of SAP to, at, or above the minimum requirements.

The Registrar reviews Probation I students’ performance at the end of each trimester and makes one of the following recommendations: to update academic standing.

END OF PROBATION I REVIEW

  1. The Registrar will send a letter removing the student from Academic Probation I or

  2. The Registrar will send a letter to the students who have failed to meet the terms of their probation and they will be moved to Academic Probation II at Logan University.

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCE

In the event of one the following circumstances, a student will be placed on Academic Probation I:

  • A student fails to meet any of the criteria outlined in the academic satisfactory academic progress (SAP); or

  • A student has repeated the same course two or more times and has not yet earned credit for the course.

Students will receive a letter from the Office of the Registrar notifying them of their probation status. The letter will outline the required terms of their probation. All students placed on probation are required to schedule a meeting with their ASC to devise an individualized success plan and shall follow the plan as outlined. The plan may include weekly or biweekly meetings with their ASC, as well as referrals to other programs and resources to assist them in returning to good academic standing. Following the terms of the student’s probation letter is a requirement of enrollment, and failure to do so may be cause for academic suspension.

To return to good academic standing, the student must complete all terms of their probation as outlined, including, but not limited to, earning the required satisfactory course grades in their registered courses to successfully return all measures of SAP to, at, or above the minimum requirements.

ACADEMIC PROBATION II

ALL PROGRAMS

Any student who fails to meet good academic standing at the end of Probation I will automatically be moved to Academic Probation II. The Registrar’s office will send a letter to these students informing them of their Probation II status.

Academic Probation I and II may not exceed one trimester each.

APPEAL AFTER ACADEMIC PROBATION II

ALL PROGRAMS

Any student failing to return to good academic standing, as outlined under the Academic Probation II policy, may petition, in writing, for consideration of an additional term of academic probation which will be Academic Probation III. Students who are on Academic Probation II will need to submit a letter of appeal to their Academic Success Coach (ASC) within the time frame provided. The (ASC) will then provide the appeal letter(s) and additional academic documents to the Student Advancement Committee (SAC) to be considered in conjunction with student academic performance, behaviors, and compliance with Academic Probation I and II recommendations.

Students can only be on Academic Probation I and II for two consecutive trimesters before they need to appeal to the Student Advancement Committee (SAC) for continuing on Academic Probation III.

In the event a student fails to return to good academic standing at the end of Academic Probation II, the student will be academically suspended from Logan University if they choose not to send in a letter of appeal to the SAC. The SAC's recommendation is sent to the Vice President of the Program for the final decision on whether to move a student to Academic Probation III or academically suspend.

There is no limit or penalty to the cumulative times a student falls out of good academic standing, as long as conditions are met to return to good academic standing in prescribed periods of time. No student will be allowed to graduate from Logan University who is not in good academic standing.

ACADEMIC PROBATION III

A student may be placed on Academic Probation III, based on

  1. The student’s appeal letter being submitted within the required time frame.

  2. The recommendation of the Student Advancement Committee (SAC).

  3. Subsequent approval by the Vice President.

Academic Probation III provides one additional trimester to successfully meet the requirements detailed in their approval letter. At the conclusion of the trimester, the student will be restored to good academic standing or moved to an Academic Suspension status.

Under extraordinary circumstances, the student may be granted an additional trimester after being on Academic Probation III. The same rules apply, and the student would have to submit another letter of appeal to the SAC committee.

ACADEMIC SUSPENSION

Academic suspension occurs when a student is unsuccessful in returning to satisfactory academic progress after proceeding through two consecutive trimesters on Academic Probation I and II. However, students can send an appeal letter to the SAC committee to apply for one more trimester on Academic Probation III. The letter should include the reasons for not making academic progress and any hurdles the student has encountered during the previous trimesters affecting their academic success. If a student does not send an appeal letter in the required time frame, they will be academically suspended from Logan University.

A student who has been academically suspended may not re- apply to the University for one academic year or as otherwise defined in their suspension letter. After one academic year has passed, the student will need to reapply through the Student Advancement Committee (SAC).

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED NUTRITION AND DIETETICS

Students must always adhere to all policies and procedures of the graduate program and those of the supervised experiential learning sites as outlined in the MSAND program handbook.

In addition to the SAP requirements mentioned for Master of Science students, any student may be placed on probation, suspended, or expelled from the MSAND program if:

  • A student demonstrates insubordination, unprofessional, or unethical behavior at any of the experiential learning sites.

  • A student remediates more than two assignments in a course.

  • A student repeats more than two courses, or the same course more than once.

  • A student remediates more than one failed rotation.

  • A student’s work is deemed unsatisfactory despite attempts at remediation.

Upon entering the Supervised Experiential Learning courses, the MSAND Clinical Coordinators will provide the Registrar's Office with updates on the academic progress of students within their experiential learning sites. Suspension recommendations are referred to the Student Advancement Committee for review through the appeals process, however, a failed rotation site or failed remediation attempts may result in immediate suspension or expulsion.

APPEALS PROCESS

The student shall petition in writing an appeal letter to the Student Advancement Committee (SAC) via their Academic Success Coach by the end of Monday on week one of break.

  1. The letter shall outline what led the student to fall below SAP, their plan to return to good academic standing, and any additional mitigating factors the student believes are important for the SAC to know when making their recommendations.

    1. The SAC will meet on Wednesday of week 1 of break to review the appeal letters and the student records to make a recommendation to the Vice President whether to suspend the student or place the student on Academic Probation Level III by Thursday of week 1 of break.

  2. The Vice President of the college will make the final decision and notify the student, the SAC chair, and the Registrar by Monday of week 2 of break.

  3. The student may write a letter to the President for reconsideration of the Vice President's decision only in instances in which  the student believes their denial was granted due to bias, discrimination, administrative error in policy procedure, or to provide additional supporting documentation for an extenuating circumstance that would not have been available to the SAC at the time of the appeal.

    1. The letter to the President must be received by Wednesday of week 2 of break. The student will receive communication from the President by Friday of week 2 of break if the Vice President’s decision stands or is in the process of reconsideration.

STUDENT ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE (SAC)

The purpose of the Student Advancement Committee (SAC) is to consider student appeals requesting additional time to regain satisfactory academic progress (SAP) as outlined in the SAP policy and Academic Probation policy above.

The SAC reviews the written appeal by the student, the student academic record, and the course work remaining in the program to form their recommendations to the Vice President of the college. The chair of the committee may choose to interview the student and reserves the right to verify information presented in the student’s appeal letter if the information is available through Logan University documentation.

In the event a student withdraws from the University prior to be placed on probation and seeks to return to the institution, the SAC may be called upon to participate in the re-entry process as outlined in the re-entry policy depending on how long the student has been separated from the institution.

The committee will review the material in a fair, equitable, and consistent fashion and make a recommendation to the Vice President about the student’s appeal. If a student’s appeal is granted, it should include a plan to get the student back in good standing within a realistic, reasonable, and responsible period of time. The plan should consider future SAP calculations and the likelihood the student can reasonably complete the program given the information before the committee.

The committee chair presents the committee’s recommendation to the Vice President of the college. The Vice President’s decision is submitted to the student via a letter sent to the student using the student’s official Logan University e-mail.

The letter is also sent to the Registrar to be included in the student’s official record.