School-specific information is contained within the catalogs of each school.
Academic Fresh Start
An applicant who has earned a baccalaureate degree while enrolled under the “academic fresh start” statute, Section 51.931 of the Texas Education Code, and who applies to a UT Southwestern graduate program will be evaluated only on the grade-point average established by the course work completed after enrollment under the “academic fresh start” statute, along with the other admissions criteria of the applicable school and program (Refer to the Evaluation of Applicants section of the school-specific catalog).
Active Military Service
A student who withdraws from school to perform active military service (not including Texas National Guard training exercises) will not have to reapply for admission but will be readmitted upon request made within one year of being released from active military service. The student may be eligible for the same financial assistance provided before the student’s withdrawal.
Criminal Background Check
Clinical rotations and other educational experiences in clinical settings are an essential element of the curriculum for UT Southwestern clinical training programs. Individuals who cannot participate in clinical activities due to an unsatisfactory background check are unable to fulfill the requirements of the clinical training program. Therefore, it is UT Southwestern policy that all individuals accepted into a clinical training program must submit to and satisfactorily complete a background check within 30 days prior to beginning a clinical training program or returning from a break in enrollment as a condition of admission and continued enrollment. An unsatisfactory background check or refusal to submit to a background check may result in rescission of a conditional offer of admission or disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.
Applicants who have been conditionally accepted into a clinical training program must submit to and satisfactorily complete a background check prior to enrollment. A conditional offer of admission is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background check and may be rescinded.
For safety, security, or regulatory purposes, or as necessary to further the goals of the institution, current students may be required to complete a background check to determine suitability for continued enrollment in a clinical training program. Current students who have a break in enrollment (e.g., an approved leave of absence) must complete a background check as a condition of re-enrollment in a clinical training program. UT Southwestern’s complete policy and procedure for conducting background checks is contained in the Handbook, and is available through the Office of the Registrar.
Drug Testing
UT Southwestern is committed to ensuring that all students perform the clinical duties associated with their education and training in a safe, productive, and effective manner. In accordance with this institutional commitment, it is the policy of UT Southwestern that all students must submit to a drug screen within 30 days prior to beginning a clinical training program or returning from a break in enrollment. For incoming students, verification of satisfactory results must be received by the Office of Admissions prior to the student's first day in the clinical training program. For current students returning from an approved leave of absence, verification of satisfactory results must be received by the Office of the Registrar prior to the student’s first day in the clinical training program.
Students must obtain the required drug screen from the third-party vendor designated by UT Southwestern. Failure to timely submit to a drug screen or to provide satisfactory results in accordance with policy may result in delayed enrollment, revocation of acceptance, or disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal. Students who receive a positive drug screen may also be subject to additional action under other UT Southwestern policies, including but not limited to EDU-151 Student Conduct and Discipline and EDU-117 Fitness for Participation in UT Southwestern Activities.
UT Southwestern’s complete policy and procedure for conducting drug screens is contained in the Handbook, and is available through the Office of the Registrar.