Academic Policies Doctor of Optometry Degree Requirements Degrees and diplomas awarded by the college are presented at scheduled commencement exercises, which fourth-year students are required to attend. In qualifying for a degree, the curriculum requirement for any year-level of study consists of the courses currently offered for that year. The curriculum published in this catalog is projected only for the year of publication. Modifications may be made from time to time to ensure that the curriculum remains up-to-date. Each student is required to accomplish the following in order to become eligible to receive the Doctor of Optometry Degree. 1. Fulfill all academic and clinical requirements, including having at least a 2.00 cumulative average for all courses attempted at the college, and having no unresolved or failing grades. 2. Receive passing scores on both the Applied Basic Science (Part I) and Patient Assessment and Management (Part II) examinations administered by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry. 3. Satisfy any probationary condition, whether for academic or other reasons, and not be subject to any pending academic or disciplinary action. 4. Discharge all financial obligations to the college. 5. Receive the recommendations of the Faculty, the Vice President for Student Services and the Vice President for Academic Affairs, and the approval of the President with respect to satisfactory completion of the above requirements. Specific licensure requirements vary from state to state. Prospective students should become familiar with the requirements of states in which they desire to practice prior to entering the college and should remain abreast of changes during their enrollment. The college undertakes no obligation concerning any changes which might be made by any board of optometry or comparable agency in its requirements for licensure.
2 0 2 0 –2 0 2 1
S T U D E N T
C ATA LO G
17
