No deceleration. The NLU MSPAS Program does not offer deceleration or a decelerated curriculum option in the didactic or clinical phases. A student who cannot progress with the cohort after unsuccessful remediation therefore cannot be placed into a later cohort as an alternative to dismissal. A student facing circumstances that prevent continued progression may request a Leave of Absence or may withdraw under applicable Program and University policy. The following table summarizes how the Program responds to common performance concerns. Performance Concern Initial Program Response When Dismissal Review Is Initiated
Formative or summative grade (assignment, exam, etc.) < 80%
Remediation plan not fulfil led or remediation assessment < 80% Remediation unsuccessful, resulting in a failing final course grade Remediation unsuccessful, resulting in a failing SCPE grade Terms of the remediation plan not fulfilled Remediation plan not fulfilled, or conduct meets the criteria for immediate referral (Section VIII)
Remediation plan
Remediation plan; grade of (I) Incomplete if the term has ended Remediation in the SOAR course in the same term or during the break between terms
Course grade < 80%
Failure of one End of Rotation (EOR) examination
Cumulative GPA below 3.0
Remediation plan
Failure to adhere to PA Program policies or the NLU Student Code of Conduct Faculty, preceptor, or staff reports that course requirements or learning outcomes are not being met Requirements for graduation not completed within 4 years of matriculation
Remediation plan (professionalism)
Terms of the remediation plan not fulfilled
Remediation plan
Advising and academic planning
4-year limit cannot be met
VII. GROUNDS FOR DISMISSAL
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