38 Student Leave of Absence and Program Withdrawal

At any time during the program, a student may withdraw from the program.  Subsequent readmission to the program would be based on the following:

Leave of Absence or Temporary Program Withdrawal

The student must be in good standing in the program at the time of the withdrawal.  The student must arrange, in writing, a continuation agreement with the program director.  This agreement will state the duration of the withdrawal and any conditions the student will be required to meet prior to readmission.  The student will be readmitted in accordance with the agreement.  If the student does not follow the agreement, the student will be reclassified as a student who has permanently withdrawn and will fall under the “Other Withdrawals” identified below.  It should be noted that the timing of the resumption of clinical coursework may depend on the availability of clinical space at the expected time of reentry and may not follow the original clinical schedule given to the student.

If a student wishes to temporarily withdraw from clinical courses but continue with their didactic courses, they will need to follow the Temporary Leave Policy, which can be found in the Program’s Clinical Handbook.

Other Withdrawals

A student who withdraws without a continuation agreement or does not enroll for an academic session will not be allowed further enrollment in the program.  If the student subsequently wishes to re-enroll, the student will be required to file a new application for admission.  The student may request but is not guaranteed advanced standing in the program based on the previous coursework completed.