DVM Program Graduation Requirements
To qualify for the award of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from Xavier University School of Veterinary Medicine (XUSOVM), a student must:
- Successfully complete all required coursework and clinical training approved by the Curriculum Committee and Faculty Senate for the DVM program.
- Meet all academic requirements and achieve the minimum standards established by the University for graduation.
- Maintain financial good standing with the University and satisfy all outstanding financial obligations, including tuition, fees, fines, and other charges.
- Demonstrate professionalism and professional conduct consistent with the Professional Attributes and Code of Conduct expected of an XUSOVM student and future veterinarian.
- Satisfy all clinical competency requirements, including successful completion of required clinical rotations, assessments, and graduation competencies.
- Have no unresolved findings of professional misconduct, disciplinary action, or academic integrity violations that would preclude graduation.
- Comply with all University policies, procedures, and graduation requirements in effect at the time of graduation.
The Faculty Senate reserves the authority to recommend the awarding of the DVM degree only to those students who have satisfactorily fulfilled all academic, professional, clinical, and administrative requirements of the program.