Discipline/Probation/Penalty Related Issues

The discipline/penalty related issues addressed in this section are applicable whether the issue is academic or general/other in nature.

  • In extreme cases, a student may be dismissed from the program without probation or suspension.
  • Students who are required to spend an extended time in the program will be charged for the extension.
  • Students must give written notice to the Program Administrator if they desire to have a decision heard by the Appeals Committee. The Appeals Committee has the right to review the entire issue and may support the Progressions Committee’s action or may render a decision that may be more lenient or more severe. The student and Progressions Committee are expected to abide by the decision of the Appeals Committee. (See Appeals Process)
  • Any student who has been placed on academic, clinical AND professional probation will be recommended to the Progressions Committee for dismissal from the program. 
  • Students who are placed on probation (academic, clinical or professional) and have a reoccurrence of the same disciplinary type will be recommended to the Progressions Committee for dismissal from the programs.   
  • Upon completion of a probationary period, the student's situation will be reviewed by the Progressions Committee and his or her status determined.
  • Any probationary period, regardless of the type of probation or the reason for the probation, will be reflected in the student’s permanent file.
  • Any probationary period, regardless of the type of or reason for the probation, may negatively affect a student’s eligibility to receive financial assistance.
  • Students receive certain penalties for late documentation. If documentation is not submitted as indicated, the student will not receive a diploma until all documentation is completed.