College of Optometry (CO) 2023–2024 117 Notification of the Appeals Board Decision The chair will forward the decision of the board, in writing, to the dean who will forward it to the student via email to the student’s NSU email address, certified mail to the student’s address on file, or via hand delivery with receipt. If a student’s appeal is successful, the Appeals Board will dictate the next course of action for the student’s academic career. All decisions of the appeals board will be final and binding. No further option for appeal will be considered. Requirements for Graduation The degree(s) of Bachelor of Science in Vision Science and the Doctor of Optometry are awarded to candidates who have demonstrated to the faculty their ability to meet the standards of the optometric program. Students from foreign countries may petition to be released from taking the National Board (Part II) examination. The degree(s) will be conferred on all candidates who have satisfactorily completed all course and eligibility requirements. To be eligible for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Vision Science, each student shall • have satisfactorily completed the program of study required for the degree with a minimum overall GPA of 2.0. • have satisfactorily met all financial obligations In order to be eligible for the degree of Doctor of Optometry, each student shall • have satisfactorily completed the program of study required for the degree, including all assignments, as outlined in the catalog with a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 • have satisfactorily met all financial and library obligations • have taken Part I and Part II of the NBEO (international students can be exempted from taking Part II by the dean for Student Affairs and Admissions, or designee), documented by sending a copy of test scores, certified by the NBEO, to the dean, or designee* • have obtained a baccalaureate degree** • attend, in person, the commencement program, at which time the degree is conferred * Students from foreign countries must sign a formal petition to be released from taking the NBEO examinations by the start of the third year, winter term. ** Upon the successful completion of the second year of optometric study, the CO may award a baccalaureate degree to those who do not possess a baccalaureate degree and who have completed 90 credit hours of undergraduate work. Volunteer Service NSU’s CO has a modest service requirement of 10 hours each academic year. As part of this requirement, a student must attend ONE screening or fair per academic year. The goal is to involve students in service activities with the intention of encouraging them to develop a lifelong habit of community service. This
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