Updated Didactic handbook 10-27-2026

NLU PA Program — Didactic Year Handbook

As an initial provisional program, NLU will ensure that this policy is finalized, approved through the appropriate University governance processes, incorporated into the PA Program Student Handbook, and publicly accessible before the inaugural cohort matriculates in September 2027. Subsequent changes will be communicated to affected students in a timely manner and applied prospectively. XXI. POLICY REVIEW AND REVISION This policy shall be reviewed at least annually and whenever: • ARC-PA Standards change; • NLU policies change; • Applicable law changes; • The Academic Progression and Remediation Policy changes; • Program structure or clinical education requirements change; or • Assessment of dismissal and attrition data identifies a need for revision. Policy revisions shall proceed through appropriate NLU and MSPAS governance processes. The most current approved version supersedes previous versions. XXII. RELATED POLICIES AND RESOURCES NLU MSPAS Program • NLU MSPAS Academic Progression and Remediation Policy • NLU PA Program Student Remediation Documentation, Tracking, and Annual Audit Form • NLU MSPAS Academic Grievance, Student Appeals, Harassment, Discrimination, and Non- Retaliation Policy • NLU MSPAS Leave of Absence Policy • NLU MSPAS Technical Standards • NLU MSPAS Student Employment Policy • NLU PA Program Student Handbook National Louis University • NLU Academic Progress Policies • NLU Standards for Academic Review • NLU Policy on Academic Appeals • NLU Student Guidebook and Student Code of Conduct • NLU Student Complaints and Grievances • NLU Withdrawal from the University and Refund Policy • NLU Policy on Appeals for Refund of Tuition Charges • NLU Anti-Discrimination Policy • NLU FERPA Notification XXIII. ARC-PA COMPLIANCE CROSSWALK This policy is intended to provide documented evidence supporting the following ARC-PA Sixth Edition requirements: ARC-PA Standard Policy Evidence A3.01 Published, accessible, consistently applied Program policy (Sections II, XVI, XX)

Cross-reference to academic standards to maintain enrollment and progress (Section VI)

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