Disciplinary History
During the application process, applicants must disclose any disciplinary actions at previous educational institutions that led to probation, suspension, removal, dismissal, or expulsion. Those with a disciplinary record should provide a detailed written account of the events to the Office of Admission. Not providing this information can lead to the rejection of the admission application or, if already enrolled, expulsion from the Doctor of Chiropractic Program.
Misdemeanor or Felony Convictions
A graduate's eligibility for a chiropractic license might be affected by prior misdemeanor or felony convictions. It's essential for applicants to acquaint themselves with the regulations of their desired practicing states by checking www.fclb.org or the specific state board websites. It's mandatory to report any arrest or conviction histories during the application process. All applicants for the Doctor of Chiropractic program must complete a background check. Not disclosing any arrest or conviction could lead to severe consequences, including possible expulsion from the Doctor of Chiropractic program.
Applicants with arrest records and/or misdemeanor or felony convictions may be denied acceptance to the Doctor of Chiropractic program without further reason.
Should an applicant with a criminal record be granted acceptance, the applicant acknowledges that they may be unable to obtain licensure in a/any state upon graduation. The applicant will be required to sign a waiver agreeing that Texas Chiropractic College is not liable in the case of failure to obtain licensure.
Students currently enrolled in the Doctor of Chiropractic program are continuously obligated to notify of any post-matriculation arrests, charges, or convictions. This information should be promptly reported to Student Services. A student's legal record might influence their continued participation in the program. Not disclosing any subsequent criminal activity or inaccurately representing information regarding an arrest, charge, or conviction could lead to dismissal from the program.