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Academic Policy: Length of Time Allowed to Complete Academic Course of Study

Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree program: A student must complete the entire D.C. degree course of study within eight calendar years of matriculation.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree program: Students who graduate from the D.C. degree program have one calendar year from the date of completion of the D.C. degree program, or one year from the date of withdrawal from the D.C. degree program, to complete all coursework and be awarded the B.S. degree.

Students whose progress is such that they will be unable to complete their studies within the number of years indicated above will be dismissed. Dismissed students may appeal, in writing, to the Dean of Programs. The Dean’s decision is final.