20. Calculation of Graduation Honors

Policy Number: 20
Date Developed: 06/00
Date Revised/Reviewed:

Doctor of Chiropractic Program:

The individual(s) selected for graduation honors will be determined by the cumulative grade point average at the end of the academic term prior to that of the graduation term. Credits or grades earned during the academic term in which the student graduates will not be considered in determination of these honors.
The individual(s) selected for Valedictorian will be the member(s) of the graduation class maintaining the highest cumulative grade point average at the end of the term prior to that of the graduation term. In addition, this individual(s) must have completed all academic and clinical requirements of Palmer College. The student(s) must meet the following requirements:

1. Have the highest cumulative GPA
2. Cannot have withdrawn from any core course
3. May not have repeated any course at Palmer College
4. Shall have no “blemish” on his or her record.
   This includes:
   1. A grade of no credit in any course during the student’s chiropractic education
   2. Being placed on probation at any time during the student’s chiropractic education
   3. Receiving a disciplinary sanction at any time during the student’s chiropractic education

The individual(s) selected for Salutatorian will be the member(s) of the graduation class maintaining the second highest cumulative grade point average at the end of the term prior to that of the graduation term. In addition, this individual(s) must have completed all academic and clinical requirements of Palmer College. The student(s) must also meet criteria 2 through 4 listed above.

The receipt of these awards for academic excellence shall be placed in the student’s permanent transcript. Individuals receiving these honors will also be recognized at their graduation ceremony.

The designation of the Valedictorian and/or Salutatorian for a graduating class is the responsibility of the Faculty Marshal.