Graduation Requirements

A candidate for the degree of Master of Clinical Nutrition – Coordinated Program at UT Southwestern School of Health Professions must meet all of the following requirements:

1. The student must demonstrate a high order of scholarly achievement in clinical nutrition, including appropriate research and professional competencies. The program’s Student Progress Committee determines whether adequate mastery has been acquired.
2. The student must satisfactorily complete the minimum semester hours at UT Southwestern School of Health Professions. For the Master of Clinical Nutrition – Coordinated Program, the minimum is 71 semester hours.
3. The student must discharge all financial obligations to the Medical Center. In the event of nonpayment, one or more actions may be taken by the Dean:
   a) readmission may be denied.
   b) a student’s grades and official transcript may be withheld.
   c) the degree to which the student would otherwise be entitled may be withheld.
4. The student must maintain at least a 2.75 cumulative grade-point average, have no academic deficiencies, and have no incompletes. A grade of D or F in any required subject must be retaken to achieve a grade of C or higher prior to graduation.
5. The student must complete any academic deficiencies in prerequisite courses by the times stated in the student’s official letter of acceptance. The student is responsible for submitting
   official documentation of successful completion of the prerequisites to the Office of the Registrar.
6. The student must complete the academic requirements listed on his/her degree plan.
7. The student must successfully participate in a graduate research project.
8. The student must pay a graduation fee designated to partially offset the costs associated with diploma and diploma cover production, regalia, and the commencement ceremony. All students completing a degree or certification must pay the fee without regard to whether they attend the commencement ceremony or not.