NLU MSPAS Student Dismissal Policy

ARC-PA Standard

Policy Evidence

A3.14e

Voluntary withdrawal and NLU Withdrawal and Refund Policy (Sections XIII.C, XIV)

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)

A3.16

Documentation of performance, remediation, and formal actions affecting progression (Section XV; Appendix A)

B4.01

Dismissal based on documented, objective evaluation of student performance (Sections III.D, X)

C1.01/C1.02, as applicable

Aggregate dismissal and attrition data incorporated into program assessment (Section XVI)

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.

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