Registrar

John-Herbert Jaffry serves as the registrar at Logan College of Chiropractic/University Programs. John completed his Master of Divinity at Christ Seminar-Seminex and his bachelor’s degree at Concordia Senior College, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Office Staff:
Registrar: John-Herbert Jaffry, ext. 1756
Assistant Registrar: Joyce Johnson, ext. 1742
Secretary: Jan Valentine, ext. 1740
Academic Coordinator: Susan Dykstra, ext.1746

Office Hours and Location:  7 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Rooms 262 & 263

• FERPA Notification & Directory Information

VETERAN’S BENEFITS: The Office of the Registrar certifies enrollment for students receiving Veteran's benefits. The student should provide a copy of his/her DD214 and a Certificate of Eligibility to the registrar. Once these documents are provided and the student is registered for classes, his/her enrollment will be certified using VA-ONCE, the Department of Veterans' Affairs online program.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: The registrar serves as the Predominate Designated School Official and the Assistant Registrar is also a Designated School Official (D.S.O.). The Office of the Registrar updates the international students’ enrollment in SEVIS each trimester. Address changes are also made in SEVIS as they occur so it is important for international students to notify the Registrar as soon as possible when a change occurs. Optional Practical Training paperwork is handled by the registrar for those students who wish to remain in the United States for one year after graduation. It is up to the international student to make sure his/her I-20 is updated properly and that all paperwork is in order. 

LOAN DEFERMENT FORMS: The Office of the Registrar reports enrollment status information to the National Student Clearinghouse at the beginning of every trimester. The National Student Clearinghouse is our authorized agent for reporting to the NSLDS as well as other lenders and guarantor. The Office of the Registrar will complete loan deferment paperwork for students as needed. Students should complete the top portion of the form, sign and date it. Students should also include their lender’s name and address or fax. The registrar will complete the enrollment verification and send to the lender retaining a copy of the form in the student’s file.

www.degreeverify.org
or: National Student Clearinghouse
2300 DullesStation Boulevard, Suite 300
Herndon, VA 20171

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ADDRESS CHANGES: In order to keep student records updated and receive pertinent Logan communications, it is imperative any address or phone number changes be reported to the Office of the Registrat as soon as possible. These changes will be accepted in person in Rooms 262/263 or though the student's Logan email account sent directly to registrar@logan.edu.

NATIONAL BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EDUCATION INFORMATION: National Board examinations are given every March and September for Parts I, II, III, Physiotherapy and Acupuncture. Part IV exams are given every May and November. The registrar will notify students when the National Board Office has posted the applications onto their website and set deadlines as to when the applications and money is due. Eligible students will type their information into the application on the website and then bring the completed application with passport-style photograph and money in the form of a certified check or money order to the Registrar’s Office to complete the process. The registrar’s deadline date will be earlier than the postmark deadline noted by the National Board because of the extra time needed to process all of the applications. Notary service is available in the Office of the Registrar for students’ convenience.

1. Eligibility of students to take the N.B.C.E. exams is based on the following requirements:
2. An applicant must be enrolled in a chiropractic college.
3. No student on professional or academic probation (based on the cumulative GPA) will be approved to sit for the boards without written permission of the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Part I:  The following items pertain to the student eligibility for Part I:

1. Applicants must have successfully completed all Basic Science coursework through trimester 3, with both a Basic Science GPA and cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher, by the application postmark deadline.
2. Applicants must have successfully completed, or be enrolled in, all trimester 4 Basic Science coursework by the application postmark deadline.

Part II:  The following items pertain to the student eligibility for Part II:

1. Applicants must have successfully completed, or be enrolled in, all trimester 7 coursework by the application postmark deadline.
2. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher by the application postmark deadline.

Part III:  The following items pertain to the student eligibility for Part III:

1. Applicants must have successfully completed all parts of Part I by the application postmark deadline.
2. Applicants must be within 9 months of graduation at the time of the Part III examination administration.
3. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher by the application postmark deadline.

Part IV:  The following items pertain to the student eligibility for Part IV:

1. Applicants must have successfully completed all parts of Part I by the application postmark deadline.
2. Applicants must be within 6 months of graduation at the time of the Part IV examination administration.
3. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher by the application postmark deadline.

Physiotherapy:  The following items pertain to the student eligibility for Physiotherapy:

1. Applicants must have successfully completed 120 hours of physical therapy or be currently enrolled in the Trimester 8 Physical Therapy course.
2. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher by the application postmark deadline.

Acupuncture:  The following items pertain to the student eligibility for Acupuncture:

1. Applicants must have successfully completed 100 hours of instruction prior to the application postmark deadline date.  The acupuncture instruction must be taken at and/or recognized by one of the CCE approved chiropractic colleges whose students are currently eligible to take the National Board examinations.
2. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher by the application postmark deadline.

STATE BOARD APPLICATIONS: The Registrar’s Office is available to assist students with completion of State Board applications and answer questions regarding same.  Notary Service is available in the Registrar’s Office for the students’ convenience.

GRADE CHANGES: An instructor’s final grade(s) may be changed for the following reasons:

• A mathematical error in calculation.
• A transcription error in the grade book.
• Make-up of an incomplete.

Grade changes may be made up until the end of fourteen calendar days from the start of the trimester immediately following the recording of the initial grade. In rare circumstances, exceptions can be granted by the dean of university programs (for university program courses) or the vice president of academic affairs (for all other programs). 

The reason for the grade change must be noted on the grade change form and approved by the instructor, the division chair and the dean of university programs/vice president of academic affairs. 

An Incomplete grade is given when the student has failed to complete a part of the required coursework as described in the syllabus. Incompletes are given at the discretion of the faculty member. Any Incomplete grade must be rectified within the first two weeks (14 calendar days) from the start of the following trimester in which the incomplete grade was received. If the Incomplete grade is not satisfied by that point, the grade will automatically be converted to a grade of F, and the student is required to repeat the course the next trimester. In rare circumstances, exceptions are made through the Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs. Students receiving a grade of incomplete will still be considered as enrolled at Logan during the time period in which the incomplete is rectified. Students will be charged tuition according to the tuition policies of the program for any Incompletes that are allowed to be carried past the date established by the program to resolve the Incomplete. A $25 fee will be applied to the student’s account if the Incomplete was a result a final exam or other work being made up.

REGISTRATION: (Academic Catalog, Page 52)

TRANSFER OF CREDITS/ADVANCED STANDING/PROFICIENCY EXAMINATIONS: (Academic Catalog, Page 62)

GRADING SYSTEM:  (Academic Catalog, Page 65)

ACADEMIC HONORS – D.C. DEGREE PROGRAM: The registrar will determine during degree audit which students will earn an academic honor and who will be the valedictorian. The honor earned appears on the diploma. (Academic Catalog, Page 66)

FAILURES AND POLICY ON ACADEMIC DEFICIENCIES AND CONTINUING ENROLLMENT: (Academic Catalog, Page 67)

ACADEMIC ADVISORS: (Academic Catalog, Page 69

ADD/DROP POLICY: A student in the Doctor of Chiropractic Program may drop a course within the first two weeks of the trimester (14 calendar days) and receive a full refund if the credit hours drop below the flat rate tuition. A master’s student may drop a course within the first two weeks (14 calendar days) and receive a full refund on the course. An undergraduate student enrolled in the Accelerated Science Program has one week (seven days) to drop a course for a full refund. After the add/drop period is over, a student will complete the Course Withdrawal or College Withdrawal paperwork, and no refunds are given unless the student is leaving the college. The student will then be charged a pro-rated amount of tuition based on the number of days attended.

COURSE WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURES: (Academic Catalog, Page 69)

WITHDRAWAL/INTERRUPTION PROCEDURES FROM THE COLLEGE – ALL STUDENTS: (Academic Catalog, Page 70)

ATTENDANCE POLICY: (Academic Catalog, Page 70)

GRADUATION: The registrar performs Degree Audit on each student’s record to determine who is eligible to graduate each trimester in each program. These lists are then forwarded to the graduation coordinators who plan the commencement ceremonies. The registrar also orders all diplomas and certain clinic certificates and prepares a final packet for each student. The Office of the Registrar conducts senior checkout two days prior to graduation for master’s and DC graduates. This is a procedure whereby students can be cleared financially by each office prior to graduation. No student who has any financial obligation outstanding will be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony.