NLU PA Program — Didactic Year Handbook
ARC-PA Standard
Policy Evidence
A3.14b
Four-year completion requirement as a ground for dismissal (Sections VI, VII.B)
A3.14c
Remediation as the primary response before dismissal (Sections VI, VIII)
A3.14d
No deceleration; relationship to Leave of Absence (Section VI)
Voluntary withdrawal and NLU Withdrawal and Refund Policy (Sections XIII.C, XIV)
A3.14e
A3.14f
Grounds, procedures, timelines, and notice for dismissal (Sections VII–XI)
A3.14h
Appeal rights and NLU Academic Appeals process (Section XII)
A3.15
Academic standards made available to students (Sections VI, XX)
Documentation of performance, remediation, and formal actions affecting progression (Section XV; Appendix A) Dismissal based on documented, objective evaluation of student performance (Sections III.D, X) Aggregate dismissal and attrition data incorporated into program assessment (Section XVI)
A3.16
B4.01
C1.01/C1.02, as applicable
XXIV. APPROVAL AND CONTROL Policy Owner: NLU Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Program Responsible Official: Program Director Reviewing Body: MSPAS Program Faculty/appropriate NLU governance body Effective Date: 11/1/2026 Next Review Date: 11/1/2027 Version: 1.0 Supersedes: New Policy Related ARC-PA Standards: A3.01; A3.14(a)–(f), (h); A3.15; A3.16; B4.01 APPENDIX A. DISMISSAL DOCUMENTATION CHECKLIST This checklist is completed by the Program Director or designee for each dismissal review to verify that the student record contains the required documentation. Student Name: ___________________________ Student NLU ID: __________________ Cohort/Graduation Class: ___________________ Date of Referral: _______________
Date Verified
Verified By
Required Documentation
Complete N/A
Referral for Dismissal Review with grounds identified (Section VII) ☐
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Supporting performance data and documentation
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Remediation plan(s) and outcome(s), or basis for immediate referral ☐
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Written notice to student and evidence of delivery
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