Requirements for Graduation
Graduation requirements are listed in the catalog at the time of the student's entry into the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program. Normally, these requirements can be satisfied within 36 consecutive months. Rarely, students may be required to meet additional requirements to meet other regulations of the UNT Health Science Center, Texas or the United States. Students who have met the requirements listed in the catalog, and who have been recommended by the program faculty, may be awarded the Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree, provided they meet the conditions listed below:
- Have completed all academic requirements and achieved grades of C, Credit, Pass, or better in assigned courses.
- Have completed six academic years of credit at an accredited college or university, of which, at least the last three were completed at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.
- Have complied with all legal and financial requirements of the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.
- Have exhibited the ethical, professional, behavioral and personal characteristics necessary for practice as a physician assistant.
- Have completed and returned to the Office of the Registrar, an Exit Questionnaire and a Clearance Check Form.
- Have attended the commencement ceremony at which the degree is to be awarded.
- Have met the following requisites and time limits:
In the event the student withdraws and later re-enters the program, or if a student is granted an extension beyond 36 months, that student must meet the requirements listed for the class with whom he or she graduates.
A student who has been dismissed due to poor academic progress, and later is readmitted to the program, has not more than 36 months from date of re-entry to successfully pass any academic course that was failed, and any subsequent incomplete courses.
A student dismissed due to a failing grade in a clinical practicum, who later is readmitted to the program, has not more than 12 months from their date of re-entry to successfully complete the practicum that was failed and any subsequent incomplete practicum.
The maximum time limit for completing all graduation requirements is 72 months.
If a student withdraws, decelerates, or is dismissed and later re-enters the program, or if a student is granted an extension beyond 36 months, that student must meet the requirements listed for the class with whom he or she will graduate. A student who has been dismissed due to poor academic progress, and later is readmitted to the program, has no more than 36 months from the date of re-entry to pass any academic course(s) that was (were) failed and must also complete any subsequent incomplete courses. A student dismissed due to a failing grade in a clinical practicum course, who later is readmitted to the program, has not more than 12 months from the date of re-entry to successfully complete the course that was failed and any subsequent incomplete courses. The maximum time limit for completing all graduation requirements is 72 months.
* Students who do not fulfill all graduation requirements by the day of graduation will not be allowed to participate in commencement ceremonies without permission of the Dean (or designee). Only in unusual circumstances, and with approval of the Health Science Center President, will a degree be awarded in absentia. Students will not be considered graduates in any capacity until they have successfully completed all graduation requirements.
This page last updated Jul 16, 2009
