Consumer Information Summary
The University encourages all potential students to make evidence-based decisions when selecting a graduate school. Institutions have a responsibility to provide information that will allow potential students to make informed decisions. Licensure and accreditation agencies require that data on institutional effectiveness is disclosed to the consumer and potential consumer. Additionally, The Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, requires Title IV participating institutions like The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences to disclose certain information to its constituents.
The following links provide information on consumer disclosure data and pages containing information or references to additional information.
Catalog and Student Handbook
Much of the information available on the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (“USAHS”) website can also be found in the catalog and the Student Handbook.
The USAHS Catalog contains the following information:
- Academic programs
- Academic Calendar
- State Licensure, approvals, and authorizations
- Accreditations and Approvals
- Student Acquisition
- Records and Registration
- Financial Information
- Policies and Regulations
- Student Services
- Faculty and instructional personnel
The USAHS Student Handbook contains the following information:
- Academic Calendar
- Student Services
- Campus Policies and Procedures that include Tuition Refund Policy, Withdrawal Policy, and more.
- Academic Policies and Procedures
Website and other online resources
The USAHS website contains information and items regarding faculty, staff, learning outcomes assessment, educational programs, financial aid, and much more.
For information on textbooks, login to the Student Portal.
Academics
Descriptions of USAHS’s academic programs and educational cost of attending USAHS can be found at https://www.usa.edu/academics/.
Transfer of Credit Policy
USAHS’ Transfer of Credit Policy can be found at https://www.usa.edu/legal/transfer-credit-policy/.
Complaint Policy
USAHS’ Complaint Policy can be found here.
Current articulation agreements
USAHS does not have any articulation agreements.
Financial Aid Information
General information about financial aid, the way financial aid is distributed among applicants, and the Code of Conduct can be found at https://www.usa.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/.
Enrollment and Loan Reporting
The National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) is the U.S. Department of Education’s (USDoE) central database for student aid. NSLDS receives data from schools, guaranty agencies, the Direct Loan program, and other USDoE programs. NSLDS Student Access provides a centralized, integrated view of Title IV loans and grants so that recipients of Title IV aid can access and inquire about their Title IV loans and/or grant data. Visit NSLDS at www.nslds.ed.gov/nslds_SA/. In compliance with federal regulations under HEOA Sec. 489 amended Sec. 485B (d) (4) (20 U.S.C. 1092b), the University is required to notify you that approved loans will be submitted to NSLDS by the U.S. Department of Education and will be accessible by guaranty agencies, lenders, and institutions determined to be authorized users of the data system as determined by the U.S. Department of Education.
Additional information about federal student loans is provided during required loan entrance and exit counseling. Applicants are directed to the US Department of Education Loan Entrance site at www.StudentLoans.gov.
Student enrollment status data is reported by the Registrar to NSLDS through a third-party servicer, Clearinghouse.
Diversity USAHS student body diversity for fall 2017 as reported in IPEDS. Fall 2017 enrollment was 2,992 students. First-Year Undergraduate Retention Rate and Graduation Rate Not applicable. USAHS is a graduate-focused institution. There are no undergraduate degree-seeking students enrolled at USAHS. USAHS is proud of the achievement of its graduate degree-seeking students and the success of its programs. Please click here for the retention and graduation rates by degree program. Retention Rates as reported to IPEDS University of St Augustine for Health Sciences does not admit full-time first-time undergraduate-level students in the cohort year, therefore graduation rate information was not reported on IPEDS. Federal Pell Grants Not applicable. USAHS is a graduate-focused institution. Federal Pell Grants and Direct Subsidized loans are specifically intended for undergraduate students. There are no undergraduate degree-seeking students currently enrolled at USAHS. Employment Rate and Type of Employment Employment rates within six months after graduation, per California’s Bureau for Postsecondary Education (BPPE) requirements, for 2016 calendar year cohort are provided below. The employment data is collected through various communication methods with graduates. It is self-reported by graduates that gain employment within six months of graduation. Student educational records at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences are governed by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). FERPA affords eligible students certain rights with respect to their education records. (An “eligible student” under FERPA is a student who is 18 years of age or older or who attends a postsecondary institution.) These rights include the following: A student who wishes to ask the school to amend a record should write the school official responsible for the record, clearly identify the part of the record the student wants changed, and specify why it should be changed. If the school decides not to amend the record as requested, the school will notify the student in writing of the decision and the student’s right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing. The school discloses education records without a student’s prior written consent under the FERPA exception for disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by USAHS in an administrative, supervisory, academic, research, or support staff position; a person serving on the board of directors; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee. A school official also may include a volunteer or contractor outside of USAHS who performs an institutional service or function for which the school would otherwise use its own employees and who is under the direct control of the school with respect to the use and maintenance of PII from education records, such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent, or a student volunteering to assist another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibilities for the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. Family Policy Compliance Office In accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), students who wish to permit the University of St Augustine for Health Sciences to disclose the information to specific individuals(s) or agency (ies), must annually complete a release form giving authorization. The authorization to release Information form, can be found here.. Assistance for Students with Disabilities In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to any student with a disability. The University has developed a list of essential functions that a student must possess in order to successfully complete the Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy programs. This list is provided to prospective students as part of the application packet and to newly admitted students as part of the acceptance process. Each student must endorse that he or she has reviewed and understands the list of essential functions. If a student feels he or she is unable to meet any of these essential functions, a request for accommodations must be made to the Director of Disability Services. To request reasonable accommodations, a student must complete the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form available through the MyUSA portal Admissions tab. New first professional full-time and flex students receive this form along with instructions for making a request once they have submitted their tuition deposits. Students should submit the completed form and appropriate documentation to the Director of Disability Services no later than the first Friday after classes begin so that approved accommodations may be put in place as early as possible. A delay in submitting the request may result in not having approved accommodations for the first assignments/test of the term. The Director will review the request and inform the student in writing of the decision. The student will be asked to sign a form indicating his or her understanding and agreement with the accommodations. It is the student’s responsibility to notify his or her instructors of the approved accommodations according to the directions that will be provided. Faculty are to adhere to the accommodations as listed and are encouraged to seek clarification from the Director of Disability Services should there be a question about an accommodation. Should a student request something different than what is approved, the faculty member, advisor, and/or Program Director shall inform the student that only the approved accommodations will be provided. Should the student wish to alter the accommodation, he or she must make a request for changes in accommodations to the Director of Disability Services; the form is available through the MyUSA portal Admissions tab. Students with a disability should expect to maintain the standards that apply to all University students and request only the accommodations approved by this process. Any discrepancy encountered by the student or faculty in the written accommodation plan should be brought to the Director of Disability Services for review and action. Student progress may be reviewed as to his or her ability to perform safely and appropriately in a clinical situation. Students will be advised in writing of concerns regarding clinical performance. Vaccination Policy Clinical Education Required Health Documentation Required health information includes: *A facility has the right to refuse any student who has not completed the required medical documents including an incomplete Hepatitis B series. Voter registration The National Mail Voter Registration Form is the one document that allows you to register to vote from anywhere in the United States. Visit https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote for the form and additional information. Unlawful and Controlled Substances Policy It is unlawful for any person to sell, manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to sell, manufacture, or deliver a controlled substance. Any person violating the provisions of respective state, county, or federal law may be guilty of a felony, or, in some cases, a misdemeanor of the first degree, and may be subject to punishment as provided in the municipal codes. This punishment can include imprisonment, fines, forfeiture of property, and, in some cases, loss of business licenses. It should be noted that under state sentencing guidelines, punishment may become successively more severe for second and third violations. USAHS will impose sanctions on students and/or employees for violation of the standards of conduct consistent with local, state, and federal laws. Sanctions may include disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment, expulsion, and referral for prosecution. Alcohol Policy USAHS complies with appropriate state statutes and city ordinances dealing with the consumption of alcoholic beverages on USAHS premises and at any function in which USAHS’s name is involved. Students and their guests who consume any alcoholic beverage on campus or at an event sponsored by USAHS or any entity of USAHS must be at least 21 years of age and must be able to furnish proof of age at the event. USAHS and its agents reserve the right to refuse to serve alcoholic beverages to anyone who is visibly intoxicated or whose behavior, at the sole discretion of USAHS and its agents, warrants the refusal of service. Any individual who arrives at a USAHS function either on or off campus in a visibly intoxicated state may, at the sole discretion of USAHS or its agents, be denied entrance to the event. USAHS Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Program Consequences of Drug Violations for Federal Financial Aid The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences must provide notice advising of the penalties for drug violations under The Higher Education Act (Title IV, Section 484(r)). Suspension of eligibility applies only for offenses that occur while the student is enrolled at the university and receiving Title IV federal financial aid. The suspension applies only to federal aid, and all other aid is subject to policies of the university or other fund source. Section 484(r) SUSPENSION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR DRUG-RELATED OFFENSES (1) IN GENERAL. A student who has been convicted of any offense under any federal or state law involving the possession or sale of a controlled substance shall not be eligible to receive any grant, loan, or work assistance under this title during the period beginning on the date of such conviction and ending after the interval specified in the following table: If convicted of an offense involving the possession of a controlled substance, the ineligibility period is: First offense …………………………….. 1 year For the sale of a controlled substance, the ineligibility period is: First offense …………………………….. 2 years A qualified drug rehabilitation program must include at least two unannounced drug tests and must also satisfy at least one of the following requirements: Annual security report USAHS’ Annual Security Reports can be found at https://www.usa.edu/safety-security/.
Gender
Female 64%
Male 36%
Race/Ethinicity
American Indian or Alaskan Native 0%
Asian 13%
Black or African American 6%
Hispanic/Latino 12%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0%
White 58%
Two or More Races 4%
Race and Ethnicity Unknown 7%
Nonresident Alien 1%
* This is a new program. Therefore, the number of students who graduated and the number of students who are placed are unknown at this time.
Program Number of Graduates (1) Graduates Available for Employment (2) Graduates Employed in the Field (3) Placement Rate - Employed in the Field (3) Type of Employment
Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) 62 60 52 87% Occupational Therapists
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) * 0 0 0 n/a Occupational Therapists
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) 147 147 127 86% Physical Therapists
Doctor of Physical Therapy Flex (DPT Flex) 21 21 15 71% Physical Therapists
Master of Health Science (MHS) <10 <10 <10 100% Health Educators, Community Health Worker
Master of Health Administration (MHA) * 0 0 0 n/a Medical & Health Managers
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) * 0 0 0 n/a Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Instructors and Teacher, Postsecondary
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) * 0 0 0 n/a Medical and Health Managers, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners
Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (PPOTD) <10 <10 <10 100% Occupational Therapists
Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (tDPT) 0 0 0 n/a Physical Therapists
Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) 0 0 0 n/a 'Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Workers, All Other
Doctor of Education (EdD) 0 0 0 n/a Education Administrators, Postsecondary
(1) “Number of Graduates” is the number of students who have completed the program within 100% of the published program length.
(2) “Graduates available for employment” means the number of graduates minus the number of graduates unavailable for employment. “Graduates Unavailable for Employment” means the graduates who, after graduation, die, become incarcerated, are called to active military duty, are international students that leave the United States or do not have a visa allowing employment in the United States, or are continuing their education in an accredited or bureau‐approved postsecondary institution.
(3) “Graduates Employed in the Field” means graduates who, beginning within six months after a student completes the applicable educational program, are gainfully employed, whose employment has been reported, and for whom the institution has documented verification of employment. For occupations for which the state requires passing an examination, the six months period begins after the announcement of the examination results for the first examination available after a student completes an applicable educational program.
(4) “Placement Rate Employed in the Field” is calculated by dividing the number of graduates gainfully employed in the field by the number of graduates available for employment.
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Second offense …………………………. 2 years
Third offense ……………………………. Indefinite
Second offense ………………………….Indefinite
(2) REGAINING ELIGIBILITY. A student may regain eligibility for federal financial aid after the required period of time has elapsed since the conviction, or if the conviction is reversed or set aside, or if the student can certify completion of a qualified drug rehabilitation program.
