Academic progression, remediation, deceleration, withdrawal, and dismissal are governed substantively by the applicable MSPAS and NLU policies. The Program's: • Academic Progression and Remediation Policy establishes requirements and procedures concerning academic progress and remediation. • Leave of Absence Policy establishes procedures for approved interruptions in enrollment. • Applicable NLU withdrawal policies establish procedures and financial consequences associated with withdrawal. • NLU academic and student conduct policies establish applicable appeal rights. A student may appeal an eligible decision when the applicable policy permits an appeal. The grievance/appeal process does not automatically suspend an academic decision unless suspension is authorized by the applicable policy or an authorized University official determines that interim relief is appropriate.
XI. LEAVE OF ABSENCE A student's request for or use of a Leave of Absence shall be governed by the NLU
MSPAS Leave of Absence Policy and applicable NLU requirements. The MSPAS Leave of Absence Policy shall be used to determine:
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Required documentation; Approval procedures; Expected return date; Academic planning; Re-entry requirements;
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• Effect on the curriculum sequence; and • Relationship to program completion requirements.
The Program's approved Leave of Absence Policy is incorporated into this policy by reference: NLU MSPAS Leave of Absence Policy A grievance or appeal concerning a Leave of Absence decision shall be handled under the applicable University or Program appeal process.
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