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Academic Policies
Academic Policies
The academic policies of Palmer College of Chiropractic are designed to help create a College environment that is focused on helping our students succeed in their academic and professional careers.

Palmer College has an obligation to ensure that our community conducts itself in a manner that is safe, honest, and centered around our learning objectives. It is our goal to see our students succeed. If you are experiencing difficulties of an academic or personal nature, it is highly recommended that you contact the Office of Student Learning and Development as soon as possible so that assistance and support can be provided.

In the Palmer College of Chiropractic Academic Policies document, you will find the following:

Section A: Process for Policy Development, Approval, and Administration

Section B: Student Policies

1. Grades and Quality Points
2. Academic Standing
3. Posting of Academic Performance Information
4. Maximum Credit Load
5. Length of Time Allowed to Complete Academic Course of Study
6. Re-Admission
7. Transfer Students/Advanced Standing
8. Credit by Examination
9. Financial Aid Eligibility Requirements
10. Technical Standards
11. PCC West Campus Competency Waivers for Visually Impaired Students
12. Non-discrimination on the Basis of Disability
13. Student Religious Observances
14. College Honors
15. Diploma Presentation
16. NBCE Exam Eligibility
17. Military Active-duty Notification
18. Independent Studies
19. Academic Integrity
20. Non-degree Students
21. Student Adjusting and Ancillary Procedures in the Laboratory Setting
22. Course Prerequisites and Maintenance
23. Outside Speakers Sponsored by Student Groups

Section C: Instructional Policies

1. Academic Course Records
2. Course Syllabus
3. Educational Materials
4. Examinations
5. Invited Classroom Speakers
6. Student Attendance
7. Visitors to Classroom