Student Deferral

A student may be recommended for deferral by the DNAP Program Director if any of the following criteria is met:

The student is on academic probation at the end of the ninth semester.
The student has not achieved minimum case requirements by the end of the seventh semester.
The student is required to meet outstanding coursework/clinical time for an approved Leave of Absence.
The student exceeds the allotted scheduled days off (personal time).

The Program Director will meet with the student. Written objectives will be presented to the student, and the student will sign a contract.

The student shall be advised of the Appeals Process. The student shall incur no additional tuition fee unless deferral goes more than three (3) weeks past the end of semester seven (7). After this three (3) week grace period, the student will be assessed the appropriate tuition fees per credit hour required to complete the program.

PROGRAM WITHDRAWAL

A voluntary withdrawal is a student-initiated resignation under which he/she surrenders all rights and privileges as a student of the University. Students must notify the Associate/Assistant Dean of Student Affairs of their request for a voluntary withdrawal verbally or in writing. To return to the University, students must initiate a new application through the Office of Admissions.

Students who voluntarily withdraw from the University are required to meet with or verbally notify the DNAP Program Director, the Associate/Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, and the Office of Student Financial Services.

DISMISSAL POLICY AND RIGHT TO APPEAL

Dismissal is the permanent termination (involuntary withdrawal) of a student’s academic enrollment. The DNAP Program Director and Associate/Assistant Deans of Student Affairs are responsible for imposing this action. A student who chooses to appeal a dismissal must do so in writing to the Provost within five (5) business days of the date of dismissal. While appealing a dismissal, a student may continue to attend classes and take all examinations pending the results of the appeal. The reasons for which a student may be dismissed from the University or DNAP program include but are not limited to the following:

Circumstances of an illegal, behavioral, ethical, or academic nature that warrant such action;
Failure to meet the Academic Standards; and/or
Determination of factors that would interfere with or prevent the student from practicing and meeting the professional and ethical standards expected of a healthcare professional.

WITHDRAWAL FROM PROGRAM