Students will normally complete the veterinary medical program within four calendar years. The maximum time allowable is six calendar years. Students must successfully complete at least 50% of their cumulative credits attempted at the completion of their first two terms in order to maintain good academic standing.
To maintain good academic standing, students must successfully complete at least 67% of their cumulative credits attempted. Grades of “W”, “I”, “F” or “NG” count towards credits attempted, but not credit earned or successfully completed.
Failure to complete the program in the allotted time will result in a recommendation for dismissal by the APRC. Normally, leaves of absence (LOAs) will not be granted for more than a total of 12 months from matriculation to graduation. Only in extraordinary circumstances, and only when approved by the SGU Dean of Students, in consultation with the relevant SVM Deans, a longer LOA may be granted.