Applicants accepted to the health sciences programs must be prepared, within one month of acceptance into the program, to produce documented evidence of satisfactory physical and mental health. Results of a comprehensive physical examination and required immunizations and health history form must be submitted to the Admissions and Registration Office prior to July 15. Health problems which would be hazardous to the students, patients or the staff must be controlled before participating in any health curricula. Information provided in this medical history will be kept confidential. Enrollment in any health sciences program is contingent upon a physician s statement that applicants are free of contagion and possess sufficient physical stamina to fulfill the requirements of the profession.
Students are personally responsible for any charges associated with their physical examinations.
Special Requirements in Health Sciences Programs Students in any of the health sciences programs must achieve an overall grade point average of 2.0 and earn at least a C in designated science courses and appropriate technical courses. Students must also demonstrate sincere, concerned interest in the patients mental and physical health and welfare and achieve the objectives of the clinical laboratory. No more than two such courses may be repeated. Receipt of the first unsatisfactory grade in a designated or technical course will necessitate suspension from the curriculum until such course is repeated successfully if the candidate is eligible for reinstatement. Students who receive a grade of W twice in a technical course within a five-year period are suspended from the program.