College of Health Solutions policies

The College of Health Solutions translates health research and discovery into practice and prepares students to address the challenges facing people who wish to stay healthy, improve their health and manage chronic disease. Programs are offered in a wide variety of disciplines, such as biomedical informatics and biomedical diagnostics, kinesiology, sports and exercise science, health sciences, health care administration and policy, nutrition, population health, and speech and hearing science. Students, faculty and staff at Health Solutions work together toward a common goal of improving health outcomes by optimizing health and human performance across the life span and addressing systems of health care and health needs of populations. Graduates of the college are distinctly prepared to make an impact in the health workforce and shift the focus of health from sickness to wellness.

Inclusive excellence and health equity
Health Solutions has a mission to improve the mental and physical health of its larger and immediate communities by better understanding the challenges that individuals and populations face, while striving to be part of the solution. The college is committed to the idea that every member of society should have the opportunity for good health and wellness throughout their lifespan. In an effort to actualize this ideal, the college embraces and supports inclusive excellence in everything it does, including teaching, research, service and clinical practice.

Students can learn more about Health Solutions' commitments to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.

Academic integrity

Academic honesty is expected of all students in all examinations, papers, laboratory work, academic transactions and records. The ASU academic integrity policy is strictly enforced, and for students found in violation of this policy, possible sanctions include appropriate grade penalties, loss of registration privileges, disqualification and expulsion.

For more information, undergraduate students should refer to the college's undergraduate student forms and policies site, and graduate students should review the Graduate College's policies and resources for academic integrity.

Notice of nondiscrimination

ASU prohibits all forms of discrimination, harassment and retaliation. Students should review ASU's policy ACD 401: Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation (PDF).

Title IX protects individuals from discrimination based on sex in any educational program or activity operated by recipients of federal financial assistance. As required by Title IX, ASU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that we operate, including in admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX may be referred to the ASU Title IX coordinator or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or to both. For more information, students should email [email protected], call 480-965-0696, or visit the office located at 1120 S. Cady Mall, INTDSB 284. For information on making a report, students should reference the Report It website.

Undergraduate policies

Academic standing

The standards for GPA and the terms of academic warning, academic probation or continuing probation, disqualification and reinstatement are identical to those of the university, as set forth under the retention and academic standards policy.

Academic good standing

For the purpose of retention, university academic good standing for degree-seeking students is defined as maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00. This standard is in effect for all students, regardless of catalog year.

Academic warning and probation

An ASU student who does not achieve the minimum GPA standard at the completion of the first term of study receives an academic warning. If, after one term with an academic warning, a student still does not achieve the minimum GPA standard, they are placed on probation for at least one additional term. If their minimum GPA first falls below the standard in a term that is not their first term at ASU, they are placed on probation. Failure to return to good academic standing after being placed on probation may result in disqualification.

If a student is placed on academic warning or probation, they receive communication from the college indicating next steps and requirements.

Students on academic probation receive an advising hold and are required to complete the academic refresher course UNI 220: Mindset Connections. UNI 220 appears on the student's DARS as a graduation requirement.

Continuing probation

Students are placed on continuing probation when their cumulative GPA is below 2.00 for two consecutive semesters but they have shown academic progress and have not earned lower than a "C" (2.00) in any course in their most recent semester.

Disqualification

Students are disqualified from the College of Health Solutions and ASU if their cumulative GPA remains lower than 2.00 for two consecutive semesters after they have been placed on probation. Students who are disqualified cannot enroll in classes at ASU for a minimum of two semesters (fall and spring). Disqualified students may take courses during the summer to raise their GPA; however, this does not guarantee reinstatement for the following fall semester. Disqualified students must apply for readmission or reinstatement for the semester in which they wish to return to the university. The college does not reinstate students into any major that prepares students for professional school or professional credentialing, nor does the college reinstate students into majors in which they have twice failed to complete a required course at ASU.

eAdvisor tracking

In addition to being in university good academic standing, Health Solutions students must adhere to critically tracked requirements. For more information on critically tracked courses, students should review the My Major Map progress for their degree program, which is accessible through My ASU. Students are off track if they fail to meet one or more critical requirements, as stated in terms 1-4 of their major map, in a given fall or spring semester. All off-track students receive a hold that requires them to meet with their academic advisor and set a plan for getting back on track with their degree program.

Students who remain off track for two or more consecutive semesters may be required to change majors.

Advising

The Student Success Hub in the College of Health Solutions is dedicated to enhancing the academic, social and personal experiences of undergraduate students through high-quality, student-centered academic advising.

Academic advisors are knowledgeable about degree requirements and can assist students with developing a course plan that follows an appropriate sequence and meets their graduation goals. Advisors also help connect students with university resources and opportunities to support their academic and career goals in health and health care.

Students are encouraged to contact their advisor with questions about academic planning or university processes. Advisors are available to meet with students in each undergraduate program in various modalities.

Students can monitor their academic progress in their degree through tools available on My ASU, including their graduation audit (DARS), My Major Map Progress and the curriculum checksheet. Additional guidance is available through the DARS Explainer Experience.

Some students receive an academic advising hold and must meet with their advisor before registering for classes:

• all new first-year and transfer students
• students who have been recently readmitted to the university
• students who are not in satisfactory academic standing status (e.g., probation, continuing probation, off-track status)

Pre-health advising

Pre-health advising at ASU supports students interested in pursuing a wide variety of health-related careers, including medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, chiropractic medicine, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and physician assistant studies.

All students, no matter the major, can be a pre-health student and take advantage of expert advising services. ASU's pre-health advising provides comprehensive support throughout students' pre-health journey, including:

• advising and course planning
• application timeline and preparation guidance
• personal statement reviews and mock interviews, including Multiple Mini Interview preparation
• prerequisite charts, workshops, mentoring programs, and connections to pre-health events and student organizations
• professional development opportunities

Before scheduling their first appointment with a pre-health advisor, students must attend a Pre-Health 101 Workshop, which introduces key resources and information for getting started. If a student has previously met with a pre-health advisor, attending Pre-Health 101 is not required.

Students can access pre-health advising in various locations and formats, with advising available across the Downtown Phoenix, Tempe, and West Valley campuses, as well as through virtual appointments. This flexibility ensures that all students can receive personalized guidance and support in pursuing their health care career goals.

Credit and registration

Course load limit

For fall or spring semesters, a minimum full-time course load for an undergraduate student is 12 credit hours. The maximum course load is 18 credit hours during a fall or spring semester, with a maximum of nine credit hours in session A or B; the load limit is a total of 18 credit hours for any combination of sessions. The summer session load limit is seven credit hours for each six-week session and nine credit hours for the eight-week session; the load limit is a total of 14 credit hours for any combination of sessions.

A student who wishes to register for more than the maximum credit limit per term must petition to obtain an approved overload before registration. Additional instructions and criteria to petition can be found on the college's undergraduate student forms and policies site.

Graduate credits earned by undergraduate students

Undergraduate students interested in earning graduate-level credits while enrolled in a bachelor's degree program must adhere to the university policy for graduate credits earned by undergraduate students. To request permission to register for a graduate-level course, undergraduate students must submit a petition to the College of Health Solutions Academic Standards and Grievances Committee through their academic advisor.

Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs may use a maximum of 12-15 preadmission credits (determined by program), which may include up to a maximum of 12-15 credit hours shared between the programs. Students in accelerated programs should contact their advisors to ensure proper sharing of credit hours. Students who have been accepted to an accelerated degree program do not have to petition the standards committee to take the shared courses.

Late registration

Students who request to enroll in a course after the university's add deadline should note that approval is not guaranteed because this is an exception to university policy. Late registration policies may vary by college, and students are expected to follow the specific policy of the college that offers the course.

To register for a course offered by Health Solutions after the add deadline, students need to obtain authorization from the instructor and the college. The course must have open seats, and the student must meet the prerequisites. Students who wish to request late registration for a Health Solutions course must follow the steps below in order:

1. Fill out an enrollment change request form.
2. Obtain the instructor's signature by having them sign the form, or have the instructor send an email confirming their approval to add the course late.
   • Late add requests are only considered with instructor approval during the following time frames:
     • First week of A and B session courses (end of the fifth business day from the first day of the session)
     • Second week of C session courses (end of the 10th business day from the first day of the session)
     • Any late add requests beyond these time frames are not considered.
   • Many classes and labs have attendance policies. Confirm with the instructor whether adding the class late means that the missed days count toward total absences.
   • Students should ask the instructor if they are allowed to make up any work they missed by adding the class late.
3. Obtain authorization from Health Solutions:
   • Send the signed form and approval, including all pertinent attachments, to the advising office via email:
     • Campus students should email [email protected].
     • Online students should email [email protected].

Degree requirements

Experiential learning

Bachelor's degree programs in the College of Health Solutions require students to complete three credit hours of experiential learning. While most programs offer multiple ways to fulfill the experiential learning requirement, students should connect with their academic advisor to confirm the experiential learning course options for their degree. Students can also take additional experiential learning courses for elective credit, including through research, internships, study abroad, service learning and teaching assistantships.

Concurrent degrees

Students at ASU are permitted to pursue concurrent degrees as long as they meet the requirements for both programs and receive permission in advance from the college or colleges offering their chosen majors. Health Solutions students are required to meet specific criteria before starting the university approval process. Students interested in applying for a concurrent degree should consult with their academic advisor about the feasibility of pursuing a concurrent degree as it relates to their overall graduation plan.

If a student is adding a concurrent major outside the college, the university approval process must be completed for both Health Solutions and the college of the other major.

Students earn a separate diploma for each degree. Degrees may not be too closely related and are reviewed by an academic advisor during the approval process. For a student to add a concurrent degree, there must be a minimum of 30 distinct credit hours of coursework in each degree program.

The Health Solutions minimum requirements to add a concurrent degree are:

1. sophomore standing or higher
2. minimum ASU cumulative GPA of 3.00
3. minimum of 12 credit hours of coursework completed in the first major
4. minimum of nine credit hours of coursework completed in the second major

Readmission/reinstatement

Undergraduate degree-seeking students who previously attended ASU and have not been enrolled for up to seven consecutive fall or spring semesters may be eligible to return through quick re-entry. Students do not need to submit a new application or pay an application fee; however, they must contact an academic advisor in their program to initiate the registration process. Certain exceptions may apply, including students on an approved leave of absence and those who have served in the military.

Students who have been disqualified from ASU and wish to return to a major in the College of Health Solutions are encouraged to schedule an appointment with an assistant director of academic services to discuss eligibility, requirements and recommendations for readmission. Disqualified students must follow ASU’s established readmission procedures.

Please note that the college does not reinstate students into any major designed to prepare students for professional school or professional credentialing, nor into majors in which the student has twice failed to successfully complete a required course at ASU.